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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-11-09, Page 12Forme, and I imagine for most members of my generation, Remembrance Day hes always had a sort of ambivalence. On one hand it is a day in which we feel compelled to take part. It is an integral part of our heritage, and commemorates events which, in part, have shaped the patterns of our lives. On the other hand, Remem- brance Day has always seemed so far removed from anything we know, or have known, atrocities which we could not even begin to imagine. It is like sitting in on a conversation with people you don't knew very well, You want to take part, but feel rather un- comfortable and out of place, I was a product of the post-war baby-boom. The Second World War had been over for several years before I was even born. My father was in the Air Force during the war, but I don't even remember him talking about it much. He was one of the lucky ones - stationed in Fredricton, working as an air controller for most of the war so he really didn't have any stories to pass on to us about the sorts of things Remembrance Day signifies. The only things I even remember seeing around our house, connected with that earth, shaking event, were his old duffle-bag, a few pictures of the air base, and some greeting cards he had sent my mother from New Brunswick. They were engaged then, and weren't married until a couple of years after the war. There were a few other reminders of the wars around, but they too, were only distant indications. On one wall of the church, there was a Roll of DON'T MISS IT . . • "E.F.V." SUNDAY NOV. 19 SPONSORED BY EXETER UNITED CHURCH FOUR GENERATIONS — Two-month old Scott is now the fourth generation of the Hodgins family of Stephen township. Scott is shown above with his great grandfather Roy Hodgins. At the back are Glenn and Harvey. The newest member of the Hodgins family has 10 grandparents. T-A photo French Gift Basket Harmony of Blue Grass color and fragrance for the bath: a preciout trio Of Flower Mist, Hand Lotion, Travel Pak Powder, $1,50 Also available in MernOire Cherie, $8,00 Facts N' Fancies By Susan Pop 2A Tim.sAdvecatt, November 9 1971 ,ie„iL&.;.1,7•.741111.47,4.‘.,.%-rffirdERSTEA'ralr r.17.2n2717e-0777:— 3everlv Swarm had never even heard of 1,:xeter before she took a position as teacher with Exeter Public School. but she really likes the town and finds everyone very friendly. 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King Size Detergent 494 3/99$ 4 4 14 Stokeleys Canada No, 1 Carrots Tang Orange Crystals 7 oz. 2's 69 '01 Honor listing all the men who had enlisted. I remember sitting in the choir left every Sunday and reading a little plaque on the organ which read "Dedicated in memory of those gallant men who fell in World War I and World War II", Then it listed three names which were not even familiar to me, Then, every Remembrance Day, when I was in public school, we all used to go to the cenotaph by the park. All the Legionnaires would be there, and after a few words and a prayer, each school child would file past the small white cloth cross in front of the cenotaph and place his or her poppy on it. This would be' followed by a usually shakey ren- dition of Taps and we'd all march back to the church for a service. It was a day to remember, but I always felt slightly guilty because I didn't have anything to 'remember, I think what made me realize, more than anything, the effect of the war, even on the people of the area where I lived, was when I started to go to high school. I could never understand why the nice, attractive but middle-aged lady who taught us physical education had never married. Then I heard one day that she had been engaged once. to a local fellow, but that he had died in the war.I was stunned to think that the war had had such a great effect on someone I knew fairly well and liked. And as I got older I heard of other, similar situations. So although places like Vimy Ridge and Ypres are just names to me, I had some inkling of what the day was supposed to com- memorate, That was why I became so angry last year when Remem- brance Day was approaching. If you recall, Prime Minister Trudeau was to come to London to lay a wreath on Remem- brance Day. There was quite a fuss, however, from many people who thought the Prime Minister was not entitled to place a wreath , because he himself did not fight during the Second World War. I thought to myself that they all A donation of $50 was made to the Children's Aid Society at the Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge meeting recently. N.G. Mrs. Whitney Coates Sorority plans float for parade Zi Gamma Nu chapter held their meeting at the home of Diane Wooden. Pat Fletcher and Bev Delbridge were chosen to look after a float for the Christmas Parade. The program was in charge of Diane Wooden and Donna Jones with Diane showing slides of her trip to Europe. Rollande Duffy and Maida Gaiser assisted the hostess with the lunch. had the wrong idea. We're not just doing this as a memoriam to the people who died, but as a tribute to their reasons for dying and to their contribution to their country. Who then, I thought, is more fit to take part in a Remembrance Day service, than the man who is political leader of the same country? I didn't realize just how close I had come to a feeling of personal commitment on Remembrance Day until I read the following. It is the statement of three men who were together for the first time since they fought side by side in the trenches of battle-torn France during the First World War: , "We went to war because we were convinced it was a war to end all wars. We believed that, by going, our sons would not have to go", In that one statement is con- cluded the essence of Remem- brance Day. For the old, it is a time to remember their relatives, and comrades who ac- tually did go to fight, But for those who are too young to remember, it is a fervent prayer that we, and our sons will not have to go to war; will not have to make the sacrifices made by so many Canadians. Remem- brance Day is a prayer for peace on earth. Starting next week, November 15-22 is Young Canada's Book Week. Sponsored by 33 national organizations, and by the Depart- ment_ of Education in every province, it is a community ef- fort to bring better books to more children. Its purpose is to arouse interest in good books for boys and girls and to encourage the reading of worthwhile books. It is also designed however, to remind adults of the important place good books have in a child's life and to make adults aware of the children's books available, So to quote another organiza- tion relating to children: don't send your children to the library. Take them. welcomed all including Mrs. Catherine Carrington who was transferred to Pride of Huron from Emerald Lodge in Parkhill. Mrs. Cora Smith and Mrs. Leona Hern were presented with their 20 yr, jewels. It was reported a memorial table was purchased with the gifts of money received at the birthday party. The Stratford Rally will be held in the Northwestern S.S. November 18, and the Christmas Party will be held December 6. The CPT reported a euchre will be held on November 14, Wear a poppy grade two at the school. She just graduated from Brock Teacher's College in St. Catharines in the spring, so this is her first job. Because she was hired very late in the summer, she didn't have much time to develop a complete schedule ahead of time. Conse- quently, a great amount of her time is spent planning from week to week, In addition to the actual lessons she teaches, she has set up eight interest centres for her pupils. The small groups of children rotate each day to a different centre, including number works, science centre, social studies and creative art. She teaches 32 children, and, says her biggest problem is space. She said she really likes working with children of this age, though. because they are still children, and they still like school, "It's hard to reach some of them though," she said, "They can tune you right out. I think it's because of the influence of television," she added. Before attending teacher's college, Bev graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.A. in psychology. Her family lives in St. Catharines, and she likes to go home as often as she can - usually about once a month. She has just one brother, Kevin, who is 14, Bev had a very interesting job for the summer. She worked as a Red Cross Homemaker in St. Catharines, This involves general homemaking duties, such as cooking, cleaning and looking after chilren, usually for ladies who are recovering from an Good Size illness. In some cases, she also had to help with. a variety of simple physical therapy exer- cises. She said although the job wasn't very lucrative, it was very interesting. When she has spare time from her work, Bev likes baking,. sewing, and reading; "just about Anything domestic,". she said, She also likes to go visiting; but doesn't know too many people in town. except the people she works with. 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