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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-04-20, Page 6By ELAINE TOWNSHEND I’ve heard that the philosophy of merchants used to be “the customer is always right." Of course, the customer wasn’t always right, but. if the proprietor could make him feel as though he was right or make him feel as though he was getting away with something, the happy Pleasing you pleases US Free Annual Insurance ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Mr. and Mrs. Allan Crerar, RR 2, Hensall are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Beth to Mr. Gary Jennison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jennison, Grand Bend. The wedding will take place at the Hensall United Church on Saturday, May 20, 1978 at 3:30 p.m. Wilson's Jewellery Beside Bank of Montreal Exeter Ladies hold J REGULAR BANDAGES 100 ONE SIZE THIS WEEK WE'RE OPEN FRIDAY DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS * AVAILABILITY At TIME Of SALE • ITEMS SHOWN MAY NOT ALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS, SPECIAL ROLL PRICES Main Street GUARD vDuA Tamil*-, HEALTH AND ttuDGP G GUARDIAN DRUGS Daffodil sale is successful The Beta Theta Sorority chapter met at the home of Elaine Bogart, Tuesday evening. Plans were made to attend the annual Founders Day banquet at the White Car­ nation in Holmesville, April 25. The Exeter chapters will be guests of the Goderich chapters. Other chapters from Clinton and Seaforth will also be attending. It was reported by the committee that Daffodil Day was a huge success. All the 720 bunches were sold by all three Sorority chapters. President Donna Jones conducted the election of officers. The officers to be installed, May 16 are: President - Sally Lou Raymond; Vice-President - Bev Delbridge; Recording and Corresponding Secretary - June Essery and Treasurer - Pat Fletcher. A programme on Sorority traditions and procedure was held by Elaine Bogart and June Essery followed by a silent auction. Lunch was served by June Essery and Elaine Bogart. PURCHASE A FINE QUALITY \\d/////BR,DAL-KNOT DIAMOND Times-Advocate, April 20, 1978 Arguing with computers Aim not to hold the fort, but rather storm the fort customer would keep com­ ing back. Bantering about the price was just part of the buy sell game A sales’ clerk took time to say more than a monologue about a certain item he was trying to sell. When the customer walked out the door, the cashier’s “Thankyou. come again" or “Have a nice day" didn’t sound mechanical.* In many modern businesses, especially in small towns, we still find friendly, personalized ser­ vice. but in some larger businesses, we note a change. In today’s sophisticated yet often fran­ tic business world, there isn’t always time for the lit­ tle things that make a customer feel like “a somebody.” We notice another change, too. The customer is no longer right; for that matter, neither is the merchant. It is the com­ putor that is always right. We have moved into a wonderful world of com­ putor stubs and numbers. I don’t mind trying to memorize my insurance number, licence number, bank account number and postal code. It’s those funny looking little dots, dashes and punch-outs between some of the numbers that bother me. I know they refer to me, but what do they mean? It’s the language of the computor, and I’d sure like to know what it is saying about me. Nevertheless, thanks to the computor, business has become streamlined and ef­ ficient. But why do I have trouble diciphering some cash register tapes? Should I start at the bottom and add up or start in the middle and subtract down? Bills are doled out by a computor, and it should be reassuring to us consumers to know that a computor never makes a mistake. If an occasional error occurs, we are told it is the fault of the human hand that feeds the computor. But let’s not forget it was the human hand, brain and ingenuity that made the computor what it is today. Part of me admires the computor. because it signifies the tremendous technological progress man has made. Another part of me resents the computor. because I feel I’m being dic­ tated to by a machine. How can I communicate with a computor? How can I argue with a computor, when I think it’s wrong? One man tried a com­ promise. A computor billed him for l<f. He sent a penny. The penny didn’t compute and was returned. Before the computor would give him any peace, the man had to write a cheque for lip. A farmer near Ottawa tried ignoring a computor, when it sent him a bill for $00.00. He grinned, threw the bill in the garbage and forgot it. A week later he received a reminder from a steadfast computor that he still owed $00.00. The reminder also landed in the garbage. In a few days, a se­ cond curt reminder arrived, and it was followed by a The annual pot luck lun­ cheon of the Women’s Auxiliary to South Huron Hospital was held with 72 in attendance Tuesday. The workers at the rum­ mage sales were invited. Mrs. Kemp Thompson, chairman of District two, and her secretary, Mrs. R. Musselmann, of Waterloo, were guests. Mrs. Roylance Westcott was in the chair for the business meeting following the luncheon. The rummage sale takes place April 20 and Mrs. J. Taylor reported for her committee. The annual tag day is to be held in September as usual. Mrs. G. Godbolt reported there are 26 Candy Stripers at present. Clinton Hospital Auxiliary invited members to a tea in May. Mrs. Thompson spoke briefly on “Responsibilities” for the members of Hospital Auxiliaries. Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Musselmann were presented with small gifts. Odds 'n Ends third note that was down­ right insulting. By this time, the farmer was angry and frustrated, but he was also curious. He wrote a check for $00.00 and mailed it to the company The computor sent him a receipt. I’m in favour of efficiency in the business world, but sometimes computors go a little too far. and I hope they never completely replace the personal touch. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Versteegden of Parkhill attended the Sunday Chapel Service at Huronview and were present for the Dedica­ tion of the Cross they had given to Huronview and placed in the Chapel. Chester Archibald, Ad­ ministrator, accepted the gift on behalf of the Home and the Chaplain, Rev. McWhinnie, conducted the service. 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Also, in future, meetings will commence at 2 p.m. instead of 2:30 as for­ merly. The program was in charge of Mrs. Leslie Thomson and her group. Poems - “God Bless You Friend,” and “O God Forgive me when I Whine” Armstrong Help your home come out of hibernation! Wake up your home with a bright, new Armstrong Carpet! To help you do it, we’re now featuring special values on a wide selection of Saxonies, two-tones, patterns, tweeds and plushes... all in the latest and most fashionable colors. And they’re available in the fiber names you know best for quality and value. So, visit us today to choose one of our extra­ colorful, extra-soft, extra-durable Armstrong Carpets. They’re all priced "just right” for homes coming out of hibernation. ON FACTORY SELECTED ITEMS. PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW AND SAVEUPTO $8°° DON'T FORGET ... WE ALSO CARRY AN EXCELLENT SELECTION OF DRAPERY & BEDSPREADS. UNTIL MIDNIGHT 1 were read by Mrs. Thomson and Mrs. Robert Cann, Piano and mouth organ duets by Mrs. Dorothy Bullock and Mrs. George Frayne were much enjoyed. Worship service was taken by Mrs. Ralph Batten assisted by Mrs. Charles Snell and Mrs. Wes Witmer. The Church’s Mission is not to “Hold the Fort,’’ as an old hymn advises but to “Storm the Fort,’’ Mrs. Grant Mills spoke on “World Outreach.” She gave a break-down of the Missionary dollar showing percentages spent in Canada, and outside of our own Country. k F The United Church han­ dles such money with less administrative expense than any other organization so that a greater portion goes directly to the project, for which it is designated. They also keep a reserve fund, so that emergency relief can be dispatched immediately. During her talk, articles were read McKee, Hamilton, Thomson Grainger. 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