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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-08-12, Page 8lights on even though I've got the dog in with me." I was on the next bus. Well, that was ten days ago and we've finally got over our inhibitions about living alone together. It's been hard but we're beginning to enjoy quiet little intimate suppers and drives to the beach late at night to swim in moonlit lake. It's been rough but somehow we've made the transition of listening to dreamy music on FM instead of head-pounding rock and roll. We're still not used to not having to hurry home in the evening to make sure where our youngest is, and we're still baffled by a full refrigerator, Sometimes the peace and quiet is a little much but we're bearing up, Later this week the sibblings start to return and in less than two weeks they'll all be back. The little old house will be bouncing off its foundations again and we won't be able to hear ourselves think above the din, It will be good to be back to normal, But we'll look at each other and grin wickedly as we remember our shameless, lovely summer affair. photo by Doerr through unexpectedly, We begged them to stay. "No, no," they smirked as they drove off again, "We don't want to spoil your second honeymoon." The man winked while his wife smiled slyly. We felt as indecent as Adam and Eve must have just after they'd eaten the apple, One day in that strangely quiet, sinful house was all I could stand, MR, AND MRS. MOSE BECKLER For a while this summer I've been a wicked, wanton woman. I've had an affair with a married man and I'd been planning it for weeks. Life plays strange tricks and like many another wayward woman I found it wasn't all sweetness and romance when it actually happened. I was ridden with guilt, The fact that the man was married to me seemed in no way ' to reduce my sense of shame and discomfort. With four youngsters growing up in our house we've had a fairly normal situation where activity boomed all day and sometimes most of the night. To conduct some kind of communication my husband and I have learned to holler above the racket of the combined blastings of TV, radio, telephone and record player. Many times we resorted to gestures and sign language and have gone for a day never hearing the sound of the other's voice. Even early morning con- versation was often curtailed to whispers so as not, to waken the wall-to-wall sleepers who may have drifted in and decided to stay the night. Insatiable appetites kept the fridge barer than Mother Hub- bard's cupboard; the house was in constant need of being 'picked up'; the telephone jangled in- cessantly, and there were times we had to make an appointment to use the car. Then came this summer. With one child already away and married, another out west, one more up north and still another preparing for a camping trip it looked like a glorious few weeks of rest and peace and quiet. We waved the littlest guy off, went back into the house, turned off the blaring cartoons and settled back to drink in the solitude of silence, Somehow the clock's tick, which I had never heard before, seemed insufferably loud; the drip at the kitchen sink was like Niagara Falls and I could even hear the beat of my own heart. The whole room began to look morbid. I pulled myself together. "Well now," I thought cheerfully , "now, we can have some stimulating conversation." I looked at my husband, who was fiddling aimlessly with his shoelaces and I couldn't think of a thing to say. Finally I blurted out, "Nice day isn't it?" "Yes," he answered formally, "it is." Then silence again... nothing but silence. Furtively our eyes met and fell in mute embarrassment. Fortunately, someone knocked on the door old friends passing WILL RESIDE IN CRFPITPN: The wedding of Wilma Dalrymple and Kenneth Bender took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Dalrymple, Exeter, July 31, 1971. Rev, Nelson Ernst officiated and the attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Alan Becker. The groom is the son of Mrs. William Bender, Crediton. After honeymooning on Manitoulin Island the couple took up residence in Crediton. photo by Doerr I phoned our married daughter. "Can't you come home for a few days?" "You know I can't," she said. "Then, 1'11 come and see you," Torn between the guilt of leaving and the guilt of staying I threw some things in a bag, left a note on the kitchen table and fled. Two nights later I had to phone. "Come back," he pleaded, "so I can get some rest, The house is so spooky I have to sleep with the Mr. & Mrs. M. Beckler celebrate anniversary #.> ly Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, California and Michigan, A pleasant surprise was a telephone call from a cousin, S. Grant Saunders, Boca Raton, Florida. A telegram was received from Premier William Davis, as was a plaque from the Rt, Hon. Charles MacNaughton, both expressing congratulations and well wishes. 11011111401111111111 I iiii MI1011111111111 lllll 1 ll 11 lllll ill$14 /11F.,44 iiiiii 1.WIIIIII.1014111111111, iii I i ii iiiiii gi iiiii The Correct Support Makes you feel better as well as look better. That's why most women like the entirely different principle of design used in Spencer-Spireli a supports. Let your Spencer-Spirella corsetere show you how these foundations can help you. MRS. V. ARMSTRONG 89 ANNE W. EXETER, ONT. .11.$1110.111.11.11-1 iiiiiii1f Iti111f14,14th""iiIII1ltllllll ll llllllll11111iitill11111111111111111 iiiii 1111111111111111111111111111111111 ,rf photo by Engel Mr. and Mrs. Mose Beckler held Open House at their home on Huron St., Exeter, Sunday afternoon, to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary, Both Mr. and Mrs. Beckler are active and enjoy good health. The couple have two children, Mrs. Wm. (Grace) Ballantyne, London, and Cal, of North Bay, who with his wife and family were present for the celebration. Many local friends arid relatives called during the af- ternoon as well as a large number of relatives from distant places, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Iowa, Teacher: Did your father write this composition, Gary? Gary: No, he started it, but my mom finished it! MR. AND MRS. T. DAM MOORE Phone 235-0212 T. David Moore takes Susan Allen as bride '"°P A H It's A Homemaker's At st Delight Arrangements of shasta daisies, snapdragons and baby's breath, flanked by candelabra with pale green tapers formed the summer setting at Elimville United Church, July 17, 1971, when Thomas David Moore took Susan Elizabeth Allen as his bride. The Reverend Stewart Miner officiated for the ceremony throughout which soft music was played by Mrs. Freeman Horne at the organ and Mrs. Philip Johns at the piano. While the soloist, Donald McCurdy, sang the 'Wedding Song' the bride was escorted down the aisle by her father . She was lovely in a gown of white silk organza styled in empire lines. The bodice and bishop sleeves were of re-embroidered Swiss lace. Her cathedral train, edged in chantilly lace, draped from her shoulders and the short illusion veil fell from a garland of silk flowers. Her bouquet was of white daisy mums and baby's breath, Joan Allen, the bride's sister, was maid of honor, while Mrs. Bernie Welch and Marilyn Calder were bridesmaids. They wore dresses of flowing georgette complemented by white picture hats and white baskets of yellow daisies and baby's breath. 2 lb. Jar 85 Big Buys from Colgate Palmolive York Smooth Peanut Butter Chicken, Pork & Veal Shake & Bake 23° $129 51b. Fab Detergent Colgate Toothpaste Pruf Spray Starch 1% lb. $139 tins Colemans Guaranteed Lean Canned Picnics 2/29' 59' Personal Size Delsey Bathroom Tissue Sani Flush Puss in Boots Cat Food All Flavours Jello 18 oz. 69 49 ° 4 Roll Pack Ajax Window Cl eaner large 20 oz. Bomb 34 oz. 59 3 /900 3 /900 1-2-3 bf Stuart House Foil 18" x 25' 69' 63' Javex 128 oz. Jugs 20c off FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Golden Ripe lb 59 Fresh Ground Beef lb. Buy of the Week 12 19 59' lb. But, Pork Chops or Roast lb. Bananas Ontario Field Tomatoes Local Grown Corn on Cob lb. 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Fancies By GYvyn Junior bridesmaid was Carol Allen, also a sister of the bride, who wore a gown identical to the adult attendants but wore a garland of yellow daisies in her hair, Attending his brother as best man was Philip Moore, Dundas. The guests were ushered by Dennis Passmore, Clifton Webber, and Gordon Jones. Susan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, William L, Allen, RR 1 Woodham, while the groom is the son of Mrs. Moore, Dundas, formerly of Exeter, and the late Reverend Earl G. Moore. After the reception, held in the church basement, the couple left for a wedding trip, the bride wearing a smart lilac pantsuit with white picture hat and matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are residing on Andrew Street, Exeter. Mrs. Moore teaches at Stephen Central School and her husband is employed at N. T. Monteith Limited, Mrs. Moore was entertained at several events prior to her marriage. Showers were given by Mrs. Arthur Whilsmith, Elaine Johns, and friends and neighbors in the community of Elimville and Winchelsea. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Monteith also entertained at a staff dinner for the bride and groom. Marilyn Calder of Ancaster was hostess at a shower for relatives in that area. Mrs. Allen held Open House in her daughter's honor, while the groom's mother entertained the rehearsal party at a dinner at Oakwood Inn, Grand Bend, *W.r. Miss Florence Down of Lakefield formerly of Exeter visited this week with Mr. & Mrs. James D, Smith, Waterloo Street. Rick Beveling and two friends returned to Fort Francis after spending two weeks with Rick's mother, Mrs. Bill Haigh and other friends. Home Economics Clothing Course Centralia College of Agricultural Technology Basic Clothing Construction Aug. 16 - Sept. 2 Cost $10.00 9:00 - 11:30 Daily For further information Home Economics Division write or phone — Centralia College of Agr. 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