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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1975-01-16, Page 10 (2)Page 10 Times -Advocate, January 16, 1975 • Odds n' Ends By ELAINE TOWNSHEND Zee,�Qa�ed I'm one of those. senitmental people who horde keepsakes. Sometimes it's a practical idea: a few of my mementos serve useful purposes years after they were stowed away. However, when I open a closet door to see boxes rolling at me and when. my dresser drawers jam because they're too full. I realize my collection has sur- passed the limits of practicality. Then it's time to separate the trivia from the irreplaceable keepsakes. • During a recent cleaning bee. I unearthed some curious objects. My reasons for storing them pos- ed mysteries. For example. a plastic bag protected a red heart -shaped box, which once contained delicious chocolates. The candies were a Valentine gift from my brother-in-law. before he became my brother-in-law. Sav- ing a pretty box isn't unusual, I suppose, but he and my sister were married thirteen years ago. I was the junior bridesmaid at their wedding. The necklace and the blue ribbon I wore that day were. of course. tucked away in a drawer. In another -corner. carefully wrapped in white tissue paper was a peculiar glass ornament. which I received in an exchange of Christmas presents in public school. - I forgot the name of the child who gave it to me. At the time. I didn't know what the object was, and 4 still don't. Perhaps I kept it, hoping someday I would solve the puzzle. Would you believe I possess a twelve -year-old transistor radio that still works? They don't manufacture many products like that anymore. In addition,. I found an ear jack which plugged into the radio to provide private listening. Unfortunately the plug was missing. In the same box lay a cassette for my recorder- Strands of tape dangled from the case, and the chances for rewinding the tape seemed slim. Remaining op- timistic. though. I stuffed the cassette back into the carton. For an old record player. 1 dis- covered two broken needles and -six plastic discs. which fit in the holes of 45 RPM .records. However, I discovered no 45 RPM records. and the machine was traded in several years ago. A large cardboard box in the closet bulged with greeting cards. which I had accumulated since 1960. Each year's birthday. Christmas. St. Patrick's Day. Valentine and Easter cards were neatly tied in a bundle. Among the packets, crinkled letters were tossed. Someday. when I have more time. they will supply interesting and possibly humourous reading. I discovered my favourite slippers in a corner of the closet. Once upon a time their colour was pale yellow: they felt soft and fluffy:gradually, they became tattered, worn, 'amd dirty. Someone presented me with a new -pair, but I postponed discar- ding those faithful old yellow ones. When I completed my cleaning chore. the majority of my keep- sakes were returned to the closet and the drawers. Why do most of us treasure souvenirs of the past? They serv- ed their original purpose; now they gather dust. But they haven't lost their importance. 'Our keepsakes spark our memories; they conjure up chuckles and wistfulness. They help us to relive tiny portions of our past, that remain too precious to discard. SCOTT'S LEATHER SHOP 120 Sanders St., W. Exeter 235-0694 * Karmen Lee and GWG Jeans * Western Tack Boots * Horse Health Centre * Western Shirts * Children's Winter Coats and Boots immol 000loonnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnn0ununnnnnnunnnnnunnniumir NOW HAPPY — — Thanks to the March of Dimes Ability Fund, Mrs. Helen Banks is now a happy mother, housewife -and wage-earner. Your support of the March of Dimes Ability Fund provides hope and help for adults with o physical disability. Evening UCW put on skits hear about thoughtfulness • The Exeter Evening UCW met Monday night with an attendance of 25. President, Mrs. Carol Willard and Mrs. Verla Russell were in charge of the program. Future meetinp4 were an- nounced. Mrs. Alma Godbolt will be in charge of the February meeting assisted by the ex- plorers. The first general meeting of the year will be February 10 with the afternoon.AJCW playing host to the a (ening group to a smorgasbord supper at 6:30 p.m. Carol Willard read an in- teresting poem on how the small but thoughtful things we do for others are so important to our daily lives. A reading was given by Mrs. Verla Russell on how the rich get richer and the poor get poorer as Herbert Jones, Hensall, will be 82 on January 18. Mrs. Nancy Riley„ Zurich, will be 98 do January 15. Mrs. Murray Neil is a patient in South Huron Hospital. usrattNE '� AweEE�TEo J,, ting VOSIEtrar Listerine Mouthwash 18 oz $1 .57 $ave On SUPER PLENAMINS 288 Tablets 814.95 Plus 144 'value 58.69) FREE 144 Tablets '8.69 36 Tablets (Value 52.69) FREE 72 Tablets '4.98 Ultra Bari Spray Deodorant 9 oz. 90c 18 Tablets ;Value SI 49 FREE Clairol Herbal Essence Shampoo Boz. 99c Close -Up Toothpaste llOOmI 88c EFFERVESCENT ANALGESIC AiyA1iLNG TABLETS Alka-Seltzer CONTENTS tS TASIEUS 25' Tablets Lady Patticia Hair Spray 10 oz. 67c 83° EXETER PHARMACY LTD. 373 Main St. Phone 235-2070 our modern mechanization takes more jobs away from the everyday laborer. An interesting half hour followed when the ladies were divided into four groups and each group put on a skit called "Games to play in our homes with family and loved ones", expressing why we like you, examples of the good samaritan the reasons for jealousies in the home and the examples •parents set for their children. Lunch was served by Mrs. Willard and Mrs. Russell. March of Dimes Ability Fund /' Giri newIifethr�ygh. Fe Why me? was the question that ran through the mind of 14 year old Helen when she became paralyzed from the waist doytn after a farm accjdenl. For Helen, the world had stopped and life had little meaning. It was only after a heart-to-heart talk with her father that she realized she must fight back. Helen Banks is now 35, and the mother of two boys. She has learned book -binding, dressmaking and is ' presently employed at the March of Dimes Ability Centre . in London, Ontao. 11'henriMrs. Banks moved to London, she applied for a job as a bookbinder at a local business, but was turned down because of herhandicap. She madedressesfor a short period of time, but had difficulty collecting the money for her work. Then there was a period of sitting around the house with no a ay of, escape without help, because of the front stairs. She had to rely on her husband for assistance in getting up and down the steps in her wheelchair. During this period in her life, Helen's nerves were on edge and she began to feel unimportant and helpless. Then, through a conversation, with a woman who came to visit her to repair her wheelchair, she learned about the March of Dimes Ability Centre - then called a Workshop - which happened to be just around the corner from her home. Helen went to the Centre and talked to the Director, Mrs. . Margaret Elliott. Mrs. Elliott offered her work at the centre, and with March of Dimes funds. had a ramp built atthe front door .of her home. After the minister performed the marriage ceremony for two hippies - both wearing long hair and long pants - he said, "Now, one of you may kiss the bride?' Now with a job and a ramp that allows her to leave and enter the house without help, Mrs. Banks' nerves are back to normal and the sense of being useful has returned. Helen Banks is grateful to the Sorority sees slides of India, SW Asia Xi Gamma Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held their regular meeting at the home of Sally Lou Raymond on Tuesday, January 7. Following the business meeting which was conducted by President, Elaine Bogart, June Essery introduced the speaker Mrs. Verna Hicks of Centralia. Mrs. Hicks showed pictures and gave an interesting commen- tary on a trip she had made through India and South West Asia. Lunch was served by Maude Connon and Carol Reid. Caven women hear of trip - The Presbyterian Church Women held their first meeting at Caven Church with a dessert luncheon Monday, January 13. Mrs. C. Ersman presided and Mrs. A. Moir had the devotional. Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Iles reported on the Annual meeting of the Stratford Presbyterial held at St. Andrew's Church, Stratford on January 7. Mrs. John Corbett told of her trip to California in the fall. The ladies reported that they had served at the Senior Citizen's club meeting this month. A quartet of Mrs. Silley, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Murray and Mr's. Merkley with Mrs. Iles at piano was enjoyed. March of Dimes Ability Fund for making all this possible. You can help other people like Helen — by contri uting generously to the March of Dimes Ability Fund. It's an nvestment in people. Ability Fund (March of Dimes) Blitz night in the area is Monday, January 27. If you would like to be a Marching Mother please contact Mrs. Dorothy Pfaff at 235-2013. All Winter Fashions Clearing at Boyle's Ladies' Wear MAIN ST. 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