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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1976-05-06, Page 6Pilee Titres-Advocate, May 6, 1976 BY E.Aed14E• TOWNSHENO Crank Calls. The annual meeting of Hurondale W.I. was held in Usborne Central School April 28. About 50 members sat down to a delicious pot-luck dinner, after which the identity of the secret pals were made known and gifts exchanged. Following this business of the meeting was conducted by the president. Mrs. Harry Dougall, several announcements. were made. l'he I3lossom Tea at Huronview is June 9 and Spring Tea at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, is May 15. The district annual will be held at Crediton, May 20, and the noon meal will be pot-luck. There will be a display of quilts and the speaker for the day will be Mrs, Harvey Houston, the Public Relations Officer for F.W.I.O. Mrs. Roylance Westcott, president of South Huron District spoke a few words, and Mrs, Harry Strang was called upon to conduct the election of officers which resulted as follows: President, Mrs. Harry Dougall; Vice president, Mrs. Glen Stewart; Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. John Pym; Assistant secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Charles Kernick; District director, Mrs. Carl Mills; Alternate district director, Mrs, MR. & MRS. JOHN Ruth Finkbeiner, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Finkbeiner Crediton was united in marriage to John Timmermans, son of Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Timmermans, Kippen, at Zion United Church, Crediton, March 12. The officiating minister was Rev. Bruce Pierce. Bridal atten- dants were Ruth Ann White matron of honor, Elaine Timmermans & Helen Finkbeiner bridesmaids and Lori Jane Lamb, flowergirl. Best man was Peter Timmermans, while David Timmermans and Rodger Finkbeiner ushered the guests. Lennie Timmermans was ringbearer. The soloist was Reinie Van Arkel accompanied by Audrey Bender. After a wedding trip to Florida the couple will take up residence at 1732 Confederation Rd., Sarnia. photo by Brian K. Richman. TIMMERMANS 50 members attend Hurondale pot luck supper April 28 Mrs. Harry Strang; Committee, Mrs. Wm. Lamport, Mrs. Hugh Love, Mrs. Andy Carter; Branch Directors, Mrs. Wm. Dougall, Mrs. t.ee Webber, Mrs. R. Garnet Hicks; Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Arthur 'Rundle; Press reporter,, Mrs. Jack Thomson. Tweedsmuir History Curator, leaders, Mrs. Wm. Dougall, Mrs. a clrievernent day for the 4-11 Cann. The installation Clubs will be held May 15. ceremony was conducted by Mrs. The meeting closed by 1, Webber. repeating the hymn "Hymn of It was announced that All Nations.- Keller; Auditors, Mrs, Lorne Porter, Mrs. N. Stanlake; Nominating committee, Mrs. J. Kirkland, Mrs. L, Oke; Pianists, Ann Brodie, Mrs. N. Brock; Song 1 difficult to undo stand how the agency obtains it By the way, she hasn't been curious enough to dial the number the bubbly voice gives her. Wrong numbers are also an- noying, but they're as frustrating for the caller as for the person who answers, We all dial wrong numbers now and again, they're exens able because they're unintentional. A Goderich lady recently received a call for a Windsor radio station, CKLW. "You're -a long way from Windsor when you reach me", she told the man. Like most of us. he hated to give up. He persisted in dialing the same number and continued reaching her. Each time she advised him to dial "0" and ask the operator to place the call, but her advice almost became a threat before he obliged. Wrong numbers, sales' lines and crank calls are annoying, but obscene calls cause more than irritation. They're the worst kind of telephone abuse. , If you receive an obscene call, Bell Canada advises you to hang up immediately, and if the call is repeated, contact the business ot lice. The company is authorized to remove the phone service of anyone making such calls, Furthermore, Canada's Criminal Code provides prison sentences up to six months and $500 in fines for placing indecent or repeated harassing calls. Using the telephone to dish out. obscenity and harassment, points out another quirk of human nature the tendency to abuse a good thing. The lady's phone rang about 11 p.m. She sounded a little startled when she picked up the receiver and said hello. "Is your fridge running?" asked a cocky young voice. "Who's calling?" the lady inquired. "Is your fridge running?" repeated the voice. "Who is this?" she demanded. The only response was, "Is your fridge running?" She finally gave in and snap- ped, "Yes, my fridge is running." "Then why don't you catch it?" came the punch line with a snicker. In disgust, the lady slammed down the receiver. During the next hour, she received three similar calls and was driven to leaving the phone off the hook. Some kids thought they were having a good time. Maybe they didn't realize the anxiety their crank calls caused, or maybe they didn't care. Crank calls are an abuse of an otherwise vital convenience, and kids aren't the only culprits. Some adults, when they over- imbibe, do things they wouldn't ordinarily do; others have a warped sense of humour that convinces them crank calls are jokes. Sometimes the numbers are chosen at random from the phone book; other times the callers choose someone they know will be most effected. The targets are often women who live alone, and' the favourite time for such calls is late at night. New Year's Eve is a special night for the pranksters. After the midnight horns subside, other bells begin ringing and continue until dawn. Anyone who thought they'd sleep the New Year in is rudely awakened. Because it's a holiday, though, most of them take it goodnaturedly. Although some crank calls are harmless, they are nevertheless an abuse. Other uses of the telephone may not be classed as abusive, but they are irritating. For example, have you received a sales' pitch lately via the telephone? "Congratulations!" bubbles a cheery voice. "You have been selected as one of the lucky • winners in our draw. Dial this number immediately — 432-1122 — to find out what you've won. That number again is 432-1122. Call now! A wonderful surprise is waiting for you!" What is probably waiting for you is another smooth-talker selling, magazines or en- cyclopedias or cookware that you don't want. My sister has received several of these calls. 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