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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1977-09-22, Page 6ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Coates celebrated their 50th wedding anniver- sary Saturday with an Open House attended by 278 guests at their Ex- eter home. Mr. and Mrs. Coates were married September 21, 1927 at the Exeter James Street United Church Parsonage by Rev. Duncan McTavish. They farmed on the Coates homestead on the St. Marys Road until moving to their present home in Exeter in 1967. They have three children, Mrs. R.H. (Shirley) Doherty, Mt. Clements, Michigan; Wilma, London; and Keith, Usborne township and six grandchildren. The couple was also treated to a dinner by the family at the Bedford Hotel in Goderich, Sunday and received gold electric watches. A granddaughter \Susan Coates was in charge of the guest book for Saturday's Open House. Mr. Coates served as president of the Exeter Agricultural Society for two years and has been involved with showing his Hi Lea Farm Herefords at the CNE, Western Fair and local fairs for about 25 years. Guest attended the celebration from Mount Clemens, Michigan, London; Alberta, Strathroy, Lambeth and Arva. Photo by Haugli Top quality Regal latex interior products by Benjamin Moore. Your choice of decorator finishes. * easy to * fast * soap and water * over 1200 apply drying clean-up colors C Moore's Regal latex eggshell flat enamel NOT :///sAr KNOTS Do Your Christmas Shopping NOW Where we have Great Gift Ideas or Sign Up For MACRAME LESSONS Starting Oct. 3 For More Information Phone 235-0105 Knitting & Macrame Supplies Ceramics by Joyce 235 Andrew St., Exeter, Ont. WILSON'S JEWELLERY Beside Bank of Montreal WATCH SALE Starts Today - Sept. 22 High Quality Enicar Watches With Swiss Movement TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SAVINGS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS Here Are Just A Few Examples Of The SUPER SAVINGS Ladies 14K Gold Case With Diamonds Reg. $165.00 $ 1 1 0 IF2 Gents Automatic Day Date • Reg. $130.00 $ 8 7 911 PRICE Ladies Automatic Calendar Reg. $110.00 $ 7 3 91E) PRICE Gents Automatic Calendar Reg. $95.00 $ 6 3 09 PRICE Gents Calendar Watch Reg. $79.95 $ 5 3 9A9 PRICE PLEASING YOU PLEASES US Ladies Wrist Watch Reg. $75.00 n SALE PRICE JUG I . MILK '1 --t----.. 1 is. .-'- f- 1 3 sQi zu ea r t 11,$139 ti le GVOR.D'St 41-all y Main St.EXETER Open Until 11 P.M. .-- lk 7 Days a Week \1/4 'N.$71:emeeeseseseesi \ 4(\s,4' \ HIS I LVER2W0/00D111 K>tx enseemmiir /31),..41(, Page 6 Times-Advocate, September 22, 1977 4....5212a1 Seniors start season with music program By ELAINE TOWNSHEND One of the top songs on the country charts last year was a tear-jerker called "Teddy Bear." The song was a story told by a trucker. He was rolling through a small town one day, when he Teddy Bear heard the voice of a young boy on the CB, The boy identified himself as Teddy Bear. He admitted that his mother warned him not to bother the truckers, because they were busy, but talking on the radio helped him to pass some time. Talking was about all he could do because he was crippled and couldn't walk. His father, who had been a trucker, was killed in a crash a few months earlier. Teddy Bear used to ride with his dad, and he Odds n' Ends planned to be a truck driver when he grew up. But he guessed he wouldn't ride anymore, now that his dad was gone, and he would surely never drive a truck. His mother had to work to take care of the two of them; there was nothing Teddy Bear could do to help with his "two crippled f eet," 'the trucker drove to the boy's house. By the time he arrived, trucks were lined up for a block. A lot of truckers had heard the call, and all of them took Teddy Bear for a ride. As soon as one carried him back in, another would carry him out again. Before they left, they took up a collection for "little Teddy Bear," and when they drove away, each trucker had a lump in his throat. The song is a typical tear- jerker, and I see red every time I hear it. Why? The story is filled with negative attitudes concerning the handicapped. These ideas are gradually changing, but, be- ing handicapped myself, I realize that they still exist among sbme disabled as well as non-disabled persons. I also know how damaging they can be. Pity from others can be harm- ful; it can lead to self-pity, which is devastating. 'if a handicapped child grows up feeling helpless and hopeless, what kind of a future will he have? Will he strive to fulfill the potential that is inherent in all human beings? Is it not better for him to grow up with the positive knowledge that he can lead a useful and meaningful life? In the hypothetical story of Teddy Bear, the truckers were kind; they helped the boy to pass an afternoon, and they gave him something to remember. But, as he grows older, he will need more than this to retain his dignity. Hopefully the money they contributed could be used for his education and job train- ing. He can do more than "talk just to pass the time." His goals need not be any lower than those of a non-handicapped boy. He might take longer to reach his goals; he might be required to spend more 'energy and money, because he would have more to prove to himself aridlo others. But Teddy Bear should not sell himself short. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brophey, McGillivray township celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday with an Open House at the home of their son Ron in Parkhill. The couple has five children. They are sons Ron and Paul and daughters Mrs. Malcolm (Jean) Gibbs, Mrs. Gary (Ella) Gibson and Mrs. Clifford (Inez) Fraser. Mrs, Brophey is the former Elsie Young, Photo by Haugh. CELEBRATE 55 YEARS - Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Pfile of Dashwood celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Tuesday, September 20 at the home of relatives in Saginaw, Michigan. Mrs. Pfile is the former Matilda Kuntz. They have lived in Dashwood for all of their married life where Mr. Pfile operated a show store for more than 50 Photo by Haugh Must be fair time! By PAT DOWN ,and,rainier. It must be Exeter President Ladies' Division Fair time, The days are shorter, cooler Preparations for this year's fair started almost as soon as last year's was over. Our classes have been revised. We have a brand new section for junior arts and crafts. As usual we will be crowning a sewing and' baking queen as well as our two junior princesses Friday night during the variety program. A special fun bread cutting contest will be held there as well. Again this year our feature "Focus on Hobbies" will add interest Friday and Saturday. Mrs. John Stephens will demonstrate Cone Wreath Making and Mrs. Kay Penhale will demonstrate wood refinishing. An added feature Saturday will be a demonstration of wrestling by the high school team under the supervision of Doug Ellison in the new hall Saturday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. OpponentS are travelling from, Stratford. If you ever wondered what high school wrestling was like, now is your chance to find out, As the Ladies president, I would like to thank all the directors, especially the heads of the various departments who have given so freely of their time. We have done our best to provide adequate display areas in our brand new buildings. All exhibits will be in the arena proper. But all our work would be in vain if you the 'exhibitor 'didn't support us. No one is too inex- perienced, too old or too young to add to our fair. There's a place for everyone and almost anything. Let's fill our new building to the brim. See you at the Fair. They were Percy Merkley and. Thos Walker on accordion,guitars Mr. & Mrs, Clifford Blanchard, Exeter, and Mr. & Mrs. George Rockola, Guelph, returned recently from a trip to Hay River, Northwest Territories. They attended the wedding of their niece Jane Ostler and Richard Groenewegen in the Pentecostal Chapel, Hay River. They returned through Jasper and Banff National Parks and visited with Mr. & Mrs. James Cann and family at their cottage near Footes Bay. Other guests attending the wedding were Bruce Cann, Exeter, and his daughter, Mrs. Gerald McMillan, Stratford. Jul and Ila Strand, Flin Flon, Manitoba, Mr. & Mrs. Wilber Cave and Mrs. IVIyrtle Dunlop, Battleford, Saskatchewan, visited last week with Mrs. Thelma Neil and relatives. (In labours of love, everyday is pay day). Be Sure To Visit Our HOMEMAKING CENTRE •zippers. •Threaci 'Buttons 'Wool 'E mbroidery Cotton •Patterns, etc. BUTLER'S Dept. Store 397 Main St., Exeter years. The senior citizens opened their and also piano numbers by both Fall season of monthly programs members. Also Mr. & Mrs. Wm. September 7 with a pot luck Westlake's granddaughters from supper and a very good response. Tables were Set up for 80 and there were some more had to be set up. Food was plentiful and everyone enjoyed the evening, also the program provided by different musical numbers. Myth entertained with step dances, The evening was enjoyed by all. The next meeting will be in the first week of October, Please enquire about the date.