Times Advocate, 1984-10-31, Page 7MR. AND MRS. JEFFREY ALLEN
Margaret Ellen Laing and Jeffrey Lee Allen were mar-
ried September 15 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church,
Guelph. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Laing, RR 2 Staffa, and the groom's parents are
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen, Toronto. Marilyn Zimmer,
Stratford, was matron of honour, and the bridesmaids
were Eleanor Leasa, Carlingford, and the groom's
sister, Jennifer Allen, Toronto. Brian Tanti, Guelph, was
best man and the ushers were Eric Marx, Guelph, and
Andrew Laing, Toronto. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Dr. Peter Darch. The organist was Mrs. Lois
Lanneval. The St. Andrew's choir surprised the young
couple who are both choir members, by singing an an-
them, A Benediction of Praise, following the marriage
ceremony. A reception was held at the Col. John
McCrae Legion, Guelph. Following the honeymoon
motor trip through the eastern United States to
Williamsburg, Virginia, the bridal couple are residing
at 100 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph.
Photo by Dorothy Taylor Studio - Guelph
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"IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VARNA"
482-7103
Provincial president at area rally
Women teachors make gain.,
"We are today's women,
born yesterday, dealing with
tomorrow", was the theme
when Edna Parker, provin-
cial president of the Federa-
tion of Women Teachers
Association of Ontario spoke
to more than 100 members of
the Huron Women Teachers
Association gathered at the
Pine ridge Chalet for their an-
nual dinner and meeting.
Mrs. Parker, on leave from
her position as vice principal
of Bayview Public School in
Midland to serve as Federa-
tion president for a year, gave
a brief history of the organiza-
tion. The Women Teachers
Association was begun in
Toronto 100 years ago by
eight women determined to
improve conditions for their
sister teachers.
Class sizes ranged from 50
to 100 pupils. Salary was bas-
ed on the grade taught, with
kindergarten teachers at the
bottom of the scale. A salary
increase was only possible if
someone in a higher bracket
died and a teacher was given
that position.
Girls were not encouraged
to continue their education
beyond age 16.
A quote of an early board
member, reproduced in a
history of the Association,
summed up the prevailing at-
titude: "Women's opinions
are neither asked for nor
needed."
In the '40s the practice of
asking pregnant teachers to
resign was discontinued, and
two decades later worhen won
the right to equal pay.
Three years ago women
were allowed open admission
to principals' courses.
Mrs. Parker stressed three
areas of present concern. The
importance of the classroom
teacher, affirmative action
and funding are prime targets
for the future.
Addressing the first, Mrs.
Parker said the classroom
teacher is the backbone of the
education system. Today's
children seem less secure in
a rapidly changing world. For
many, school is their anchor.
Mrs. Parker said her greatest
personal gratification as a
teacher comes from working
with a child who needs to
believe in himself, and seeing
that child come alive with the
realization he is a capable,
worthwhile person.
Funding, especially of
government -mandated pro -
but more needed
grams, is another concern of
the Association president. She
would like to see the two-tier
grant system replaced with a
uniform grant equalizing fun-
ding from kindergarten to
grade 13 "sufficient for every
child to receive the education
needed and desired:"
Turning to the imbalance in
top administrative positions,
Mrs. Parker said men com-
prise 33 percent of Ontario
teachers, and hold 90 percent
of the principalships. As more
and more women teachers
are seeking leadership roles,
the Association will continue
to press for mandatory affir-
mative action to correct this
situation.
The Federation is providing
many opportunities for
women to upgrade their
qualifications. It actively
sponsors subject -oriented
conferences on topics such as
French, special education and
computers. Forty workshops
on a variety of subjects are
available, as well as summer
courses.
Mrs. Parker would like to
see more girls being en-
couraged to take the science
courses in high school, and
women teaching computer in
the classroom.
iones-Advocate, October 31, 1984
EXCHANGING VIEWS — The Huron Women Teachers Association held their an-
nual meeting at the Pineridge Chalet. Event organizer Sandra Newton, (left) chats
with guest speaker Edna Parker, provincial president of the Federated Women
Teachers Association of Ontario and Exeter Public School teachers Grace Brine and
Jo -Ann Hayman.
Saintsbury ACW meet
By MRS. HEBER DAVIS
Saintsbury
Tuesday evening, Mrs.
Viola Atkinson was hostess to
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the October A.C.W. meeting.
There were 11 members pre-
sent and one visitor.
Marguerite Greenlee open-
ed the meeting with all
repeating the members'
prayer followed by prayers
led by: Rose Cunningham,
Linda Labrache, Eileen Car-
roll, the Meditation by Mary
Jefferies.
Plans were made for the
fall dessert euchre to be held
Nov. 14. Roll call will be a
remembrance verse and a
donation for"St. Monica's
House." Monies were voted to
the budget and the ACW
Treasurer, London. The date
for the congregational pot
luck dinner and Christmas
party was set for Dec. 9
following the morning
service.
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NOVEMBER 13,1984.8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,STRATFORD KNIGHTS INC.. STRATFORD
An I.A.P.A. representative will instruct this seminar on
"Noise Control and Hearing Conservation"'
sponsored by
PERTH -HURON SECTION, WESTERN ONTARIO DIVISION
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION ASSOCIATION
For registration and further information on this and other events, please contact
Mrs. Stella Bannister — (519) 473-9450
Participate
To reduce injury
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Mrs. Hazel Eaton invited
the ladies to her home for the
November meeting. All en-
joyed a delicious lunch serv-
ed by the hostess.
Personals
Rev. Derrick was in charge
of Holy Communion Service
at 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Sheryl Car-
roll provided music. Rev.
Derrick took his text from 2nd
Thessalonians, Chaper 2:1-8.
Service next Sunday is plann-
ed for 8:45 a.m.
Mrs. Lela Abbott, Mrs.
Mabel Needham, Mrs. Myrna
O'Neil, Mrs. Murial Cobleigh,
Mrs. Greta Gibson, Lucan
and Mrs. Alma Godbolt, Ex-
eter, were dinner guest Sun-
day evening with Mrs. Mary
Davis. Mrs. Abbott was
marking a November
birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tindall
spent the weekend with their
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ron
Cunningham and children,
Mar.
Crediton East
By MRS. STAN PRESZCATOR
Mrs. Harold Patterson,
Dashwood, Miss Brenda
Glanville, London, and Mrs.
Stan Preszcator attended the
Christmas bazaar in London
on Sunday and the Patter -
son's returned to the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Preszcator
as supper guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glan-
ville, London spent Saturday
with Mr. and Mrs. Nick
Lansbergen and girls.
Mrs. Stan Preszcator was a
dinner guest with Mr. and
Mrs. John Elliott, London, on
Friday.
Irving Stahl has just recent-
ly returned home from St.
Joseph's Hospital, London,
where he was a patient for
almost five weeks, having
surgery on his hip for the se-
cond time.
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MR. AND MRS. ROBERT W. OSGOOD
Doris Betty Stephen and Robert William Osgood ex-
changed vows on September 28 at Peace Lutheran
Church, Exeter with Rev. John Obeda officiating. The
bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C.
Stephen, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Osgood are the
parents of the groom. The matron of honour was Joan
Anderson, sister of the groom. The bridesmaids were
RuthAnn Osgood, sister-in-law of the groom, and Deb
Rubach, friend of the bride and groom. The best man
was Phil Anderson, brother-in-law of the groom. The
ushers were Doug Osgood, brother of the groom and
Dave Stephen, brother of the bride. The organist was
Marion Obeda and John Obeda Jr. was the flutist. After
a two week honeymoon in Florida the -couple is now
residing in Exeter.
MR. AND MRS. IRA MOODY
Ira, son of Mrs. Margaret Moody, Exeter and the late
W.O. Colvin Moody, and Mary, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Glen Foster, Birch River, Manitoba, were married
September 21, 1984. Ira and Mary are residing at C.F.B.
North Bay, where both are serving with the Canadian
Armed Forces, Ira in Administrative Services, Mary in
Supplies Services. Welcome to the family, Mary.
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