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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-04-30, Page 164A OODE SIONAL;StAlt,: THURS A Consumers' news and views;i .' 7°, -�r by Consumers' Association of Canada ' ot'tredit cards have been the debt of ire, >E charged when 1 should have retreated," Are those innocent -appearing' Xltt o cards which promoters, claim will "uncomplicate" our lives a blessing or a curse? Are they an acid to keeping track of Our finances, or an opera Invitationto disaster? Frurn At lather slawi qtArt less built •1.0 • years ago, these „plastic ..cards are' today bulging wallets r across : the , entire continen r - onsumers' Association of Canada beeamee-concerned when hundreds ofletters flooded in to protest the receipt of unsolicited credit cards through the mail. Their efforts to control this by legal'. means or ,through . post' office' regulations were Unsuccessful. " So now the Association advises you to destroy or deface, at once, any pard you do not wish to Asea, A useful follow-up is a letter to the issuer, stating, your objections to ,this means of lo advertising ,and encsing the mutilated card. But if you feel you need such. cards, •to help you live with them and stay solvent Consumers Association o.f Canada suggests the following precautions: ' . Guard your credit cards well; never leave them in glove -conipartments -aor -other spots z:... from- a�vhich..they. may ...beaeasily. stolen. • Check frequently, to make sure -they have not been lost if you make limited., use of your credit cards and . if you find they've disappeared; -be- sure- to notify the' issuer at once -by registered trail. Most companies will not charge for purchases - made on an unsolicitedd card if you -have • never used it,' but, once you have used or signed the card, , you" are completely responsible for all purchases made with .it, unless . the issuing. company is notified. Keep a record of your card -numbers and the address to notify. r. HARBOIIRLITE INN +EODERtCH ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAIS BUFFET DINNER 5-7:30 P.M. Sunday, May 10 Reservations: -• 524-9371 or 524-9264 111il11tIRIl Nulifll�fllNlA!L$I!HHm1IMM11i1NM. QIB OWN", F� • , y r If you nice many purchases at a' store which promotes the use of credit cards you may wish to obtain and use. one. You are paying . for credit on° each puischase and by Using a card will gain a month's interest onthe money you have on deposit in the bank. Use itfor large purebase"s. You gain" riot _only a month's use of your money, but the' opportunity to inspect -the purchase and have .any defects remedied before you are required to make payment. The wise use of a credit card will also help you establish a good credit rating. ' Never impulse -buy r just_ because it is so easy to charge a purchase. 'Remember the bill will always arrive with the first of the month. Don't let your credit cards become the "debt" of you! To prevent unpleasant surprises at the end of the - month, try keeping a list of the amounts charged. This way you can be more certain that you - have not charged more than you can pay when the bills come in. Check your bilis when they, are received to make sure they are accurate listings of your purchases. Even,computers make mistakes! • If you have questions regarding your account, or if •charges -are- recorded -after a -card --has-been tpien,, get in -touch with the issuing company immediately to state your case 'and have an investigation made. One of the greatest dangers of credit ,egds is ' that the hoiden mustas.me legal responsibility for all debts incurred in their uses, whether or not authorized. To avoid mistakes in billing,. notify all companies of your change of address immediately when you move: Whether credit cards are good or bad depends on the uses- to which you- the consumer- put them. Consumers' Association •of Canada ` 'suggests that,' you remember that careless use of credit cards can lead to serious personal debt. It may be a factor in continuing inflation and can be a severe -shock at the'end of :-thee- month. But; .--.-eare€ully� employed -to make the best use of your money, they can be .a useful family financial look So it's up to you- don't let credit cards become the "debt" of -you!. " To add a rich colour and flavour to meat soups, always melt a teaspoon of- granulated sugar -until browned in the soup kettle, before putting in -the meat. A(' Incidence of common measles is almost five times as great in Canada this year as in the corresponding period of 1969. Common , or red measles, ;-which • Might have* harmful after-effects to children, can be controlled by a one shot vaccine 'called Lirugen. Parents are urged to consult- their family physician. Traditionally, measies cases peak during the spring molls. Urge parents to have children vaccinated • • Despite the distribution of 55 million doses of one-shot Lirugen measles vaccine - throughout the world, "an` estimated 1,000,000 Canadian -children still remain unvaccinated," a spokesman for a lead'i.ng Ca'n adian pharmaceutical company said lir Toronto recently. - Robert Wight, of the Pharmaceutical Division of 'Dow -Chemical of Canada, Limited;• Was referring to recent press reports on - the spectacular increase in measles since"Ja 1uary "-Y:'' The federal department of -.'health .reported- = the incidence. ,was almost five times greater - than in the corresponding period of 1969. • "It would appear that children are simply not getting their vaccinations. as they, should," he said. "It is difficult to unde `land why parents are not hying their children immunized when vaccine is available." It is estimated that more than 1,000,000, children have already been vaccinated in Canada with the one-shot vaccine, but an estimated 1;000,000 others -are unvacei.niated--- _ ..a nd susceptible. , . Medical authorities point out that many parents are unaware of the possible harmful effects of common, red, 19 -day measles (rubeola). Encephalitis or mental retardation can result. • Dr: C. S. Anglin, associate professor of pediatrics at the University- of Toronto and associate physician . at the Hospital for $ick Children was 'recently quoted as saying that measles vaccine is one of the safest and most effective vaccines available, In Huron County, immunization against the red measles has beengoing on since 1966. 'It is offered to every child who comes for immunization and- is given onlywith parental consent. Dr. G. P. A. Evans, MOH for Huron, expects that the Health Unit will also be • beginning immunization against German measles just as soon as the -serum is approved, probably this fall. To begin, the serum will be available to youngsters in Grade; 1. _ and 2. The vaccine will _ be - given only once and will providE lifetime„,unity. �. . The annual meeting of H4ron" District' No, 23 of The Rebekah of Ontario was held April 22 in MacKay Hall. Mrs. Margaret Bowra, District Deputy President, presided and welcomed about 70 •Past 'Noble Warning.! Read labels before using. There's an -old saying about taking horses cold water but. not being, able to make them drink. Today that., proverb could be altered to read "You can put a label on a pesticide bottle, but you !can't make people read it.” Which :is a pity, because those labels should be read. Professor R. Kelly, Department of Brotany, University of Guelph; points out that it's just plain commonsense to read the instructions on a pesticide container . before the contents are used. It is the user's responsibility to, read the label and protect his family and his operation from possible harm. • The information on the label, .> says Professor Kelly, must be.. approved by the Canada Department of Agriculture before the product can bre offered- for sale and registered -L for Fuse. • The manufacturer must provide proof that the product is „ effective for the 4 purpose' claimed, ` -and-=- that it may • be safely used v‘i•lien the instructions are followed. - 'irands from the Rebekah. Lodges, , 4f Seaforth, Glintor>t�.. Brussels, Exeter, . Hensadl and, Qoderich, - ° Excellent reports w. given of the ' year's activities „of each Lodge - with a great deal of benevolent work, carded on and cash donations made to,- most charitable organizations. Mrs. Gerald. iVieFalls, Exeter, was elected to of ice of District Deputy :President 'f next term commencing in Ju A program followed with readings,' contests, skit and comic hat parade. A salad supper 'provided by the Past Noble Graukds Club and served by Mrs. Edith Craig, noble grand, and several officers of Goderich Lodge.. F1Qwer arranoernents were tiro courtesy of :Flower Fashions. 'Phan* fy U32 DAY �. "NIGH'i" iQR wQ*� Agent frir 2fir`. F1:, DEVELOPING • WELCOME SERVICE - .A wool liketo calLonoyou with - "housewarming gifts"' ' • and, Information about' your new location: The Hostess will be glad to ,arrange , 'your 'subscription to the SIGNAL. -STAR. Call her at 524-9525: IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIli11111111IIII1111111111111IIi111Qiiliill It's time to telephone us for BOX STORAGE Whata joy to know that all your precious. wool- lens are stored Away ...' safe from moths ' and ...dust . :. all summer long! And ' think of* all the ' closet -space - you'll have for your spring and strinmiei-Mothest t��OLL�R: SKATING CLINTON COMMUNITY CENTRE WEDNESDAY — 7:30-10x30 FRIDAY'- 7:30-10:30 SATURDAY:- 7:30-10:30. . SUNDAY - 7:30-10;0: Call us . today for as many boxes as you need. Fill them, then ca11- for, a, pickup. All woollens will be delivered clean and fresh when you call us for. there next fall. Stor- age casts PER - BOX, BLUEWATER CLEANERS 38 WEST STREET Dial 524-8231 +wr 4. /••,*, ,,,"4:04,4 " •• ,5(R/ n - r 44,/,•lr•/ % r• . :., lfflq' rrr .YYl.-• - r}.r rrr`j • A A dollar still goes a bng way. A dollar may buy a lot Tess these days— but it doesn't buy IessVolkswagen. We .still stamp the famous "beetle shape out of a heavier gauge' meta( than even most WI cars use. And our paint lob is still the envy of the industry, 28 pound§ worth, 4 coats°.. , 1 o'ut of ev rely 8 VW`empioye§es ins• an inspector. They inspect every part of evety,,Volkswagen 3 times. And th'en•give the finished bug a. going over cars cost- ing twig,e as rnudli don't get. „ How much do you have to pay for b n all th'itt'" Only $.1,979 * ..,. And right away you can- start saving, 0 money, Because a VolksV4-6gen will never cost you more for upkeep than you can kelp up with. Which is only right. After all, if you're buyln2 a small car ,•to''fight inflation, we thin you should buy one that wort't fight bock. `iy r:Pii%i : •'r}lrr.'i:r/.{C':}:JCi • %`... ,ii A This man had nothing to do but wait for the end-of..a long life. He didn't want to -wait alone. Now he won't have to. The Salvation Army will provide hirci with a l ole, friends, comfort, and security. The Salvation ArtYi' never refuses assistance to those in need. - To provide the homes, h•ospi als, clinics, and other services • necessary for the dignity of humanity,' The Army needs your help. Local Headquartert' '18 WATE111.00 ST. 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