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who live in
Today, I raise my glasses
in a toast to all my friends
who are bespectacled. We
are a fine bunch, those of us
who view the world from be-
hind storm windows. Nobody
knows the trouble we see, or
do not see.
Like all people who wear
glasses I often wish I didn't.
A while back, I invested in a
tether arrangement which
meant I could `wear my
glasses or not. When I need-
ed to consult a menu or my
horoscope it was simply a
matter of lifting the frames
into place and pressing on.
When the reading was done,
I simply dropped them, and
they sat chained on my
chest, like an eccentric neck-
lace.
This appliance would, I
hoped, delude folks into
thinking I wore glasses only
for reading. The truth is that
I wear glasses for actual see-
ing, and for not falling down
open manholes. But we all
know that glasses are not
glamorous or youthful. The
only models who wear glass-
es on television are the ones
who keep dipping them into
soapsuds for some reason. I
wanted the tether to give me
facial freedom, to relieve my
nose of its loathsome burden
and to look like Mrs. Pyn-
chon on the old Lou Grant
show.
Most people who wear
glasses have this complex
about how much better they
look without them. I blame
Dorothy Parker, an Ameri-
can writer who penned those
d
HEY KIDSI LEARN TO DRAW
WITH DANNY COUGHLAN
deathless lines about men
not making passes at girls
who wear, glasses. This is an
untrue observation of course
and Dorothy Parker only
made it because of the way
"glasses" and "passes"
rhymed. I'm a writer and I
know how her mind worked.
In fact, Ms. Parker would
be surprised to know how
many passes have been re-
ceived, intercepted and com-
pleted by girls who wear
glasses.
What Dorothy Parker may
have meant was that people
with glasses may puzzle, on
the most effective way to
nuzzle. For it is a fact that
when two bespectacled
people attempt to hug and
kiss, they sort of lock' frames
and it's just one click after
another unless they take the
things off and go at one
another blindly.
My boyfriend Walter took
me to a movie when we were
both in grade nine. What a
conundrum. Should I let him
put his arm around the back
of the seat and hug me a
little'? With glasses on, this
was awkward since every
time I inclined my head to-
ward his, the frame of my
glasses stabbed him in the
acne.
On the other hand, if I took
the glasses off there went the
movie and Walter would
have wasted his money.
I'm a practical person. I
left the glasses on, enjoyed
the movie and lost Walter.
I continue to be practical.
The tether was \only margin-'
ally successful and has in
fact been stowed in the left-
hand top drawer of the china
cabinet which is where we
keep useless valuables like
chopsticks and expired driv-
ers' licenses.
Now I wear my glasses for
life's daily hurly and burly.
On those wild and crazy
evenings when I want facial
freedom I leave my glasses
at home and hope that no-
body will ask me to read the
minutes of the last meeting
aloud.
Why did .I give up that
tether which allowed me to
wear my glasses on an on -
again off -again basis? The
tether itself hung down from
behind my ears and tickled
me and nearly drove me
nuts. This of course explains
the second couplet in
Dorothy Parker's famous
rhyme about glasses; "But a
lass who is spectacled, may
get her neck tickled."
DOPY a 103-
1.
03
1. Here's Danny's complete drawing.
2. Finish what Danny started.
3. Now try it yourself!
Vase is
one -of -a -kind
By James G. McCollam
Member, Antique
Appraisers Association
of America
Q. 1 have a blue vase with a
crab design. It nine inches
tall and has the enclosed
mark on the bottom; it is
also signed "S.E.W."
I would appreciate any-
thing you can tell me about
it.
A. This was made by the
Newcomb College pottery
around the turn of the cen-
tury. It was decorated by a
student named Sabrina
Wells and would sell for at
least$800.
The products of the New-
comb College pottery in New
Orleans are quite valuable
due to the relative scarcity of
these one -of -a -kind vases.
COPY for Crossroads Classi,
fieds must be received by 5
p.m Thursday of week prior
to publication.
FOR SALE
ANDERSON fertilizer: Spe-
cial prices on present stock
of 46 per cent Urea, 6-24-24
and 16-16-16. Other analysis
available. Discount for
quantity. T -rail duals in
stock. Delivery available.
Nuffield 1060 with power
steering. Weed Sprayer; 30
ft. Versatile cultivator $1375;
4,5,6 and 7 furrow semi -
mounted plows. ABM Farms
Ltd., near Molesworth,
Elmer Martin, Brussels, 887-
9043; Alvin Martin, Listowel,
291-3770.
RAWLEIGH Products avail-
able from Marg Heinmiller,
Palmerston, phone 343-2347.
1976 CLASS 'A' motor home,
25', 440 motor, Michelin
tires, cruise control, tilt
steering, AM -FM tape deck,
spare tire and wheel. Phone
356-2220.
MORRY'S Trailer Sales.
Prowler, Golden Falcon,
Park models, Starcraft
hardtops, truck campers and
caps, 5th wheels, parts, ac-
cessories, repairs and rent-
als. Consignment selling.
Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 5 p.m.
Saturday, closed Wednesday
and Sunday. Highway 4 be-
tween Hanover and Walker-
ton. Phone 364-3748.
CONSOLE TABLE—Sheraton style, made in first
quarter of 19th century.
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DUTCH windmills. Phone
357-1403.
Q. This inlaid mahogany
table has a marble top. It has
been in our family for over
100 years.
I would appreciate any-
thing you can tell me about
it.
A. This is a Sheraton con-
sole table and was made in
the first quarter of the 19th
century.
It is a beautiful and choice
antique that would probably
sell for at least $2,000.
Q. You use so many words
in your column that I don't
understand. Would you
please explain what
"moriage" means?
A. Moriage is a method of
decorating china with a
series of small raised dots.
The results are similar to
decorating a cake. Most
moriage was made in Japan.
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FARMERS, before you buy
your hog slats check with the
Lahman line of farrow to
finish reinforced concrete
hog slats. Paul Lahman 699-
4501, after 6 p.m. 699-4173.
2,9,16,23
Actress Helen Hayes was
born at Washington, D.C., on
Oct. 10, 1900.
OVERHEAD doors of all
types for car garages to
extra Large farm buildings or
shops. Free estimates, also
cash and carry. Save money
buy, direct„,GARge Doors of
Ontario Li i ci., ,Phone
Guelph 1-821'-768
Apr.25-Julyll
1" OR 11/4TUBING gates,
10, 12, 14, 16 and 18' gates in
stock. Feed carts 10, 12 and
16. bushel. Self locking cattle
head rails. E. S. Martin
Welding, RR 1, Linwood,
Ontario. 519-698-2283.
- Mar. 7 -May 30
FOR SALE
TRS;) Model 4 Computer
complete with two disc
drives., 4 mos. old, 6 software
packages plus games. Phone
323-1604.
WE HAVE Progressive
Euchre score cards; Court
Whist tally cards; and
Bridge score pads at The
Listowel Banner, 188
Wallace Ave. N. Listowel.
WANTED TO RENT
PROFESSIONAL couple
with two children wishes to
rent house in the country,
starting July or August. Ex-
cellent references. Could
share farm work. Phone col-
lect (613) 628-5731.
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE
ONE OWNER 2 bedroom
bungalow, 26 years old in
Molesworth, new aluminum
siding, new roof, paved
driveway, large lot for
garden. George Hayden
(519) 335-6293. 2, 9, 16, 23
MORTGAGES
WE BUY and arrange first
and second mortgages on
residential property and
farms. Phone Bill Currie
now at 291-3800, 8:30 to 5:00
p.m., Monday to Friday.
CARS AID'
=MKS E
1. 0 DODGE Ompit4,0y11, 4
speed, dance xIIKK Patio
fied, needs pai..rlt, .$8,000 or
best offer. Phone 3574048,
9-16
1973 TOYOTA Corolla 1600; 2
door, good condition, 65,000
miles, $600 or best offer.
Phone 338-2943.
1972 FORD F 100 pickup, 360
automatic $80.0 or best offer,
also many new parts. Phone
335-3177 after 6 p.m.
2, 9,16
THE BOUNTY HUNTER
WANTED
Used cars - trucks
-motorcycles - motor
homes - estate vehicles
-repossessions - con-
signments - etc.
REWARD
On the spot cash (bonus
money paid for clean, low
mileage vehicles of any
year) NOTE
20 - 30 cars and trucks in
stock for immediate release
from $150 as is (dead) or
$1,000 and up (alive).
Allan Caudle
343-2803
Used Car Country
Highway 23 N. between
Listowel and Palmerston.
Bonded and Licensed
Dealer for 18 Years.
11 Years Same Location.
Se
Bennett
for ss
BenY P,
h' ?k '1'
tt,
(ri)pttli,3+t' ° lluie!r - CMC
$14 - 10ttr St
HANOVER
Open Mon -wed
9.hpn1
Thurr, -Fr, 9 9
:oat 9.5: pm
364.140
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Spring installation
now being taken.
291-3197
in Listowel.
Also in Kitchener
5C Paulander Dr.
(519) 744-3325
TENDERS WANTED
FOR MOT MIX H.L. 4
Sealed pander's. plearly - marked "H.ot Mix"' will
be received until 4.00 .p.m. Monday, May 14,
1984, for supplying arid placing approximately
765 tonnes of H.L. 4, on Albert Street and
Helena Street, Lower Town, in the Township of
Turnberry.
Tender must be submitted on Forms that may
be obtained at the Township office, Bluevale,
or from the Road Superintendent.
Tenders are subject to M.T.C. approval.
Lowest or any tender not necessarily -,ac-
cepted.
Ross Nicholson, Rd. Supt.
Twp. of Turnberry
Telehone 357.2991, shed 335-3323
'Pa PN,K.
OUT LEASING
Instead of borrowing the money to buy
the car . , why not just borrow the car?
Look at these low rates:
1984 Ford Ranger 'S' Pickup
Built Ford tough this truck is equipped
with a vinyl bench seat, black rear step
bumper, paint stripe package.
1984 Ford Escort 4 Dr. Hatchback
Equipped with 1.6 litre 4 cylinder engine,
automatic transmission, power steering, to
tone paint/stripe treatment.
$994
month
only
1984 Ford Tempo 4 Dr. Sedan
Front wheel drive, automatic, power steer-
ing, power trunk lid release, tinted glass,
dual mirrors, power front disc brakes, rear
window defroster, cloth seats and much
more!
$113'
only month
1984 Ford F-150/Pickup
With 5 x 50 GVW package, 4 speed
manual transmission, power steering, bright
low mount swing away mirrors, rear step
bumper, 5-P215 x 75 15" tires.
only
X11
month
° All lease prices are based on a 48 month
lease, 18000 km. per year allowance.
$3,000 down payment or equivalent trade.
in is required. Tax and license are extra.
only
X85'
month
1984 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
4 Dr.
With automatic transmission, power steer-
ing and brakes, AM/FM stereo, rear win-
dow defroster, quartz electric clock, body
side moulding and lots more!
$190'
only month
1984 Ford LTD 4 Dr. Sedan
Classic Ford comfort with economical 6
cylinder engine, bench seat, electric rear
defroster, remote control mirror.
LEASING
only
$132'
month
RECEIVE $350 OF FORD
TRAVEL VOUCHERS
ABSOLUTELY FREE!
(Offer good until May 31, 1984)
These vouchers are good towards a
discount on a one week or longer
Iandlair vacation package for two
adults travelling together. Vouchers
valid until March 31, 1986.
Harvey Krotz Ford
Wallace Ave. North 291-3520
Listowel Car City
Attention
Mr. Farmer
We are now paying
3 cents per lb.
(500 lbs. and up)
for FRESH, DEAD or
DISABLED clws, horses, steers &
heifers
For immediate pickup call
BRUSSELS PET FOOD
SUPPLIES
DEAD STOCK DIVISION
Small animals picked up FREE
of charge.
One of our 4 -wheel drive radio
dispatched trucks is in your area
daily.
Dial Toll Free 1-800-265-42.67
or Kitchener 749-7004
24 HOUR SERVICE - 7 DAYS A WEEK
For same day pick-up
call before 10:00 a.m.
Proprietor: Gordon .Johnston
1 ,i.i: ir,u: n:r,: 1h,
'Amer
CLEARING FARM
AUCTION SALE
Of 220 acre farm, full line of farm machinery
and misc. items to be held at Lot 34, Con.
10, North Easthope Township, 10 miles
south of Milverton or nine miles north of Strat-
ford on Highway 19 on
Friday, May 11
at 1:00 p.m.
PROPERTY: This property consists of 220
acres of which 130 are workable and balance
is bushland. The five bedroom 1'/2 storey brick
home heated with oil, is fully carpeted with TV
room, dining room, living room, modern kitchen
and washroom. Bank barn is set up for 70 sow
farrowing operation, 36' x 16' silo with roof us-
ed for storing mixed grain, 40' x 80' implement
shed, (six years old), 20 x 23 chicken barn,
and a 24 x 24 tool shop. ,
NOTE: This is a good productive farm on a
highway location with buildings in excellent
state of repair and have been well taken care
of.
TERMS: Property will be offered at approx.
2:00 p.m. Selling subject to a very reasonable
reserve bid with 10% down on day of sale and
balance in 30 days or when possession is
given.
MACHINERY: MF No. 205 self-propelled com-
bine with cut bar, reels, pick-up and straw
chopper`, MF 165 tractor with cab, multi-
power, 2400 hrs.; MF 50 gas tractor with
Freeman loader, hydraulic bucket, 1400 hrs.;
MF 34 10' swather; MF 33.17 -run seed drill
with fertilizer; MF 10 baler; MF 37 side rake;
MF 31 haymower; MF 130 manure spreader;
MF 74 4 -furrow plow; MF 43 3 -furrow plow;
George White 32' bale elevator; Kongskilde
10' cultivator; 100 gallon 3 point hitch weed
sprayer; George White wagon and flat rack; 6'
single auger back -in snow blower; 12' culti-
packer; Case power unload grain box; MF 6'
scraper blade; 8' John Deere trail cultivator;
36' 6" auger; 10' 4" auger and motor.
°` NOTE: This machinery is all in like new condi-
tion and has been well looked after. Anyone
looking for good clean machinery should plan to
attend.
MISC. ITEMS: Modern Mill Chopping system,
like new; 1000 bales of straw; feed carts; heat
(amps; litter carrier and bucket; 7 hp electric
motor; forks; shovels; tools; and normal farm
items.
TERMS: Cash or cheque with proper ID.
Auctioneer or proprietor not responsible for
accidents on day of sale.
Lunch booth available on grounds by
Kuhryville Women's Institute.
Proprietor:
MATHIAS CHRISTMANN
273+1029
Auctioneer:
JOHN NICHOLSON
Milverton, Ont., 595-9596