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ANN LANDERS An Example Hits Home Where _ Dear Ann Landers: I'll bet no Other 16-year-old girl in the world has ever had my problem because nobody has a mother as kooky as mine. Don't get me wrong. I love Mom, but she does some crazy things. We look alike to begin with, features and coloring and like that. But last night she ap- peared at the dinner table with her hair combed like mine -- very straight, the bangs cover- ing the eyebrows. Only she hrought the bangs down to her nosé to get the point across. She couldn't see, in fact. She wore my white lipstick and really went to town with the black eyeliner. My false eye- lashes (which I only wear on special occasions) made her look positively goofy. Her only comment was: "How do you like yourself?" Well, I am sure I don't look that: bad and I said so. She an- Swered, "Oh, if God the gift could gi' us to see ourselves as 6thers see us." I would like your opinion of a} mother who would do a wild Words Won't Should we sav our grace when we entertain? Should we select a more universal prayer? Should we pray in our own way before the guests arrive? Or should we skip the prayer alto- gether when we have company? --Mrs. Q. Dear Mrs, Q.: Since grace is a part of your daily lives I see no reason to skip the prayer or to say it before the guests ar- rive. .. The best solution would be for you and your husband to bow]. your heads and say a silent prayer. Those who want to join you will do so. In this way each one can pray in his own way-- or not at all if that is his choice. Dear Ann Landers: Almost 49 years ago I married my first wife. The marriage lasted 13 years. I left her and our three children to chase around. Two years later I married a woman who was eight years my junior. We stayed married until 1960 when she was killed in an ac- cident. Several months ago I started to go with my first wife again. thing like this.--Sore |She remained single and has Dear Sore: I think she has a\done a fine-job of raising the delicious sense of humor and/children. I find her more attrac- made excellent adaptation of|tive now than when we first met the quote from Robert Burns.|}more than half a century ago. Take the hint, Doll. We have both learned a lot Dear Ann Landers: I need an answer: because my husband and I are in sharp disagree- ment. Bart and I were reared in families where grace was said every night before dinner. We have continued this custom in our home. Often we give dinner parties for 10 or 12 people. Some of our friends are of our faith. Others belong to a different faith. Still athers have no religious beliefs and I am sure we could find happiness together in the years left to us. We want your an- swer so we can celebrate our goldn wedding anniversary next year. What do you say? --Second Time Around Dear Second: If you two want to remarry, go ahead. According to my calculations, however, you will not soon be candidates for.a golden wedding celebra- tion, You are shy about 36 years of living together, my friend. HOLDING THE gift of pearls and wearing her new wrist-watch and mink stole, Mrs. Mary Telford is en- circled by associates at at all. CHILD GUIDANCE Parents Can Stimulate Creativity In The Child By GARRY C. MYERS, PhD |concerted plea is for teachers Recently in this column we|t® allow children to create and fave discussed the urge in the|to stimulate them to create ifttle child as young as two,| More. three or four to create with all) | | Former director of nursing at Oshawa General Hospital, Mrs. Mary Telford gvas honored at a | presentation tea on Wednesday | afternoon. Well over 250 guests filled the recreation lounge of McLaughlin Hall and were received by Mrs. Mildred Gulliver, acting director of nursing. Mrs. O. D. Friend, assistant director of nursing service, and Miss Gladys Hill, associate director) of nursing education. However, we hardly can place ; | The gala occasion, given by sorts of playthings. Often we_| all the blame on teachers. There ave written here of the child|@T Many factors in the school the board of directors, the ander six spinning all sorts of|Setup with so many children to- |gether, and the desirability and in evitability of considerable regimentation. |MAY IMITATE Yarns out of his little head. We have noticed that he is more likely to do this if he has often been read to. If you want to see creativity) at its best, watch the little child from two to six. See how much he creates without being taught te do so. However, he may create still more as we, his parents, enjoy his creations. In case you have closely ob- served your child before he en- ters school, you might have seen him creating more than he will create after he enters school. This we observed with our own children, COMPARED YARNS We took down scores and scores of fanciful yarns they made up voluntarily long. before beginning school. We checked these yarns against the written compositions they wrote while in the elementary grades. The latter were painfully inferior in originality and forcefulness of expression. Dr, E. Paul Torrance, one of the giants among investigators into creativity of children, wrote recently that, "Creative imag- ination. during early childhood! seems to reach a peak between four and four-and-a-half years and is followed by a drop at about age five when the child enters school for the first time.| . There ere.now-indicati | t tions asm, of the unusual ideas and Moreover, while children of any age are often stimulated by other children of the group to create, many of them incline to imitate the group when not dis- agreeing with them. Often you have heard a teacher tell with great enthusi- creations by her children. She reports. what they said or did. From her remarks we might suppose that many of her chil- dren, even all of them, were the creators when, actually, one or only a few of them were. Her remaining problem is to increase the number of young creators. Of course, -in---a-greup--and teamwork in which a goodly number of children participate, many of them may evince some creativity. But, as a rule, creation is an individual matter, which means more significance in individual- ized or personalized instruction, a goal not easy for any teacher nursing staff, medical staff, hos- pital departments, student nurses and former staff mem- bers was in honor of. Mrs. Telford's retirement after 25 years of continuous service in| Oshawa General Hospital. Bowls of daffodils and tulips betokening the hospital's colors of gold and red, decorated the tables. Pouring tea were Mrs. R. C. Ross, Mrs. E. G. Storie, Mrs. W. A. Holland and Mrs. Wilburt Bulmer: Mr. W. A. Holland, adminis- tator, called the gathering to order and introduced Mr. E. G.| Storie, chairman of the board of directors, who paid a glow- ing tribute to the guest of honor and presented her with a per- sonal gift from the board mem- bers, a delicate wrist watch. On behalf of the Nurses' Com- munity Registry, Mrs. J. H. Halliday presented a pearl necklace and representing all hospital departments, the medi- cal and nursing staffs, and friends, Dr. R.-C. Ross, -Dr. E. M. Culp, Mrs. Mildred Gulli- ver and Miss Connie Crossman ANSWERING QUESTIONS child overcome his fears by ridicule? a 1OnS;)-- | 0 attain. | STOP CRACKED PLASTER Next time you hammer a nail into plaster to hang a picture, first apply a small cross patch of tape over the spot to prevent the plaster from cracking. Q. Can we hope to help a A. No; nor anybody else, as rule, however, that this drop in five-| year-olds is man-made (or cul- ture-made) rather than a nat- ural phenomenon." Practically all the researches | in creativity say or assume that most children of all ages would create much more than they do but for the hampering influence of parents and teachers. Their HOUSEHOLD HINT | Use aerosol shaving cream to | remove spots from rugs. It's ready to use and drier than whipped-up soap or detergent REDUCTIONS 50% UP TO COATS -- COAT SETS -- DRESSES BOY'S PANTS and T-SHIRTS JUMPERS -- HATS YJOUINIGHAIGIE|S OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE suds. SURGICAL ® FITTED BY QUALIFIED FITTERS @ SUPPORTS ® LUMBO-SACRAL ® SACRO-ILLIAC ® DORSO-LUMBAR © OBESITY © MATERNITY ® TRUSSES ELASTIC STOCKINGS DICAL PHARMACY LTD. 300 KING STREET WEST, OSHAWA, ONTARIO MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING Oshawa General Hospital who made the presenta- tions. Seated left is Mrs. Mildred Gulliver, acting director of -nursing, and 'Presentation Tea Honors 'Retired Director of Nursing presented a handsome stole in} natural ranch mink. Wearing a corsage of red; roses on her blue dress and obviously moved by this demon- stration of affectionate regard, Mrs. Telford expressed her| sincere thanks. | "This is a momentous occa-| sion that fills. me with great joy," she said. "I shall miss) you all. It is with deep appreci-| ation that I recall your loyal! co-operation and willing assis-| tance through the years. We! (12 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, January 21, 1966 Miss Beryl Bassingthwaighte, executive director, White Cross Centre, Simcoe street south and executive secretary of the Cana- dian Mental Health Association of Ontario County was the guest speaker recently at the regular meeting of the Business and Ptofessional Women's Club of Oshawa. In introducing Miss Bassing- thwaighte, Miss Grace Ander- son stated that she had received her early-education in England and that she had spent some time in the navy during the war. There are four Menta! Health Centres in Ontario, at Ottawa, Toronto, Oshawa and the latest in Middlesex County. The Cen- tre at Oshawa was established in 1962. | Two kinds of homes have been} prepared for the patients who really do not need to be in a mental hospital (1) intense care (2) lesser care homes. It these homes the patients ean ~ = 'find an interest in life by dis- | covering that they can do some- B&P Women Lear Purpose -- Of Mental Health Centres thirty volunteers help with the work, among them being a group of young men from the four city collegiates who wish the public to receive a better image of the Oshawa teenagers. The centre is not open.on Sat- urday nor Sunday but is open every Monday night even though that day might be a holiday. Each year a bazaar is held as some of the patients do very good craft work, They are en- couraged to develop their tal- ents and make articles to give to their relatives and friends. In this way they build confi- dence in themselves so that per are able to meet the pub- c. By relating a particular inci- dent, Miss Bassingthwaighte stressed the effect that a care- less word could have on a pa- tient who tries to take his place with others in doing a day's work. In this case the patient lost his job because he was too THE ST right, Miss Connie Cross- man, senior student. The admiring gentlemen are Mr. W. A. Holland, administra- tor; Dr. R. C.. Ross, chief of staff; and Mr. E. G. Storie, chairman of the board of directors, Oshawa General Hospital. imes Photo ARS SAY. By ESTRELLITA timid to defend himself against thi th t h -- pes Bi an al ey ele a sarcastic remark made by a |peaple who have been in hospi- \tal for ten or fifteen years have |fellow worker. 'been rehabilitated through the| Mrs. M. I. Telford expressed Centre and lead normal lives. {the sincere appreciation of the The White Cross Centre on|members to Miss Bassing- Simcoe street follows a program'thwaighte for giving such a for the week, Monday night be-|clear insight into her work jat jing the social evening. About ithe White Cross Centre. Tomorrow's Bride, Brenda Flegg 'Honored At Showers And Parties Friends .and relatives have | honored Miss Brenda Louise Flegg at several showers and A miscellaneous shower given by Mrs, Richard Benson, Downsview, at the home of the FOR TOMORROW Saturday should be a pleasant day. Among many favored ac- tivities are: Domestic and 50-| cial interests, outdoor pursuits,| entertainment of any type.| Those with a creative bent of mind should find this period a highly inspiring one. «| Orono, aunt of the bride-elect. FOR THE BIRTHDAY | Fellow General Motors office | If tomorrow is your birthday,|employees attended a miscel-| parties prior to her marriage to Mr. Donald Gordon Bruce, Osh- awa, tomorrow, at St. George's Memorial Anglican Church The Flying Dutchman, Bow- manville, provided the setting for a cup and saucer luncheon given by Mrs, Kenneth Gamsby, future beide's mother pvas at- tended by friends and relatives. Mrs. J. A. Gilbert, Mrs. Ron- ald Gourley, and Mrs. William Manning, all of Oshawa, gave a coffee party at the home of Mrs. Gilbert. at which a card table and chairs set was presented. Fellow employees of the Sales Department at General Motors have seen many changes and|your horoscope indicates that,|laneous shower at the home of| presented the bride-to-be with weathered many frustrations to achieve so much. When I came to the hospital, December 2, 1940, we had 115 beds and 40 students. Today there are 540 beds and 125 students with a relative increase in staff. "Through this period of ex- pansion everyone has been call- ed upon to do more than individ- ual duty and has responded to the demand. I want to thank the medical staff for its pati ence and understanding and to compliment the teachers and students of the School of Nurs- ing which is a _ continuing strength and inspiration. "TI am proud of the reputation established by the school and by the hospital and I thank you all sincerely." Pages of signatures filled the guest book and among those from out of town were Jane Cole, Patricia Black, Dorothy M. Brown, Mary Ann Wickham, Albert Wedgery, all of Toronto; Winnifred Astley, RR No. 1, Pickering; Mary J. Chese- brough, London, Ontario; Doro- thy Paul, Peterborough; Eunice Stocks, Brooklin; Mabel Spen- cer, Marie Turney, Bowman- ville, and Bernice Hawkes, regardless of any financial gains you may have made in the past} few months, it would be well to} consolidate now and start think-| ing of the future. Even though starts predict some small mon- etary advances in late April, mid-May and-or mid - August, you will not have much further} opportunity to rack up profits} before the end of November. A} good trend, beginning then, will last for several months. Best 'periods for occupational ad- vancement: Early May, Sep- tember and, again, the first three months following Novem- ber's close. Personal matters will occupy the celestial spotlight during most of the 12 months ahead, so it will be up to you to capi- talize on influences which can strengthen ties pvith family and friends and win the favor of superiors: and co-workers. Just be careful to avoid friction in June 22d mid-November and all Miss Lillian Martin, Oshawa.|an automatic coffee percolator, Assisting were Miss Frances electric carving knife and a Gibbs and Mrs. John Temple-| matching set of sani-can, bread ton. box and cannister set. A miscellaneous shower at-| A presentation of a clock tended by neighbors of thejradio was made by co-workers future bride's parents was given|of the Sales Department. at the home of Mrs. Lionel F. Hind N. Oshawa. A vacuum cleaner and vari- ous kitchen gadgets were pre- sented to the bride-to-be by members of the Thunderbird Golf and Country Club, at the Oshawa home of Mrs. Jack Bawks. Co-hostesses for the shower were Mrs. John Liston, Mrs. Edwin Drinkle and Miss Grace Wilson. | (PE Mrs. John Preston entertain- ed at a dinner party held in the Rib Room, Hotel Genosha, at WIFE PRESERVER which a personal presentation} To keep short curtains from was male by friends of the| blowing out windows or against bride-elect. Miss Adeline|/screens, attach rods to window Goheen~ tater --eritertained--the} sash--above- glass-so-they--raise group at her home. 'with wifdow. Mrs. T. D. Thomas was the guest speaker at the 45th anni- versary meeting of the E. A, Lovell Home and School Associ- ation this month. Mrs. Thomas showed many Slides of some of the African countries which she and Mr. Thomas visited last year. She also gave an interesting and in- formative word picture of the conditions, as she saw them, in these countries. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas had gone to Africa to look into its problems. These problems date back many years to 1791. Mrs. Thomas reminded everyone that Africa was the. second largest continent ahd was made up of fifty nations. The trouble was not between black and white races only, but also between the two differing white groups; EA. Lovell 3. Taken On Slide satsmen 5 Associ Givi Tour of Africa The educational system was described, as were the govern- ments of some of these coun- itries, The slides were varied ,and showed aspects of both urban and rural Africa -- the mountains, sea. city streets. government buildings, muse- ums, parks, animal life, and the diverse living conditions of the people. The presi : Mrs, Thomas Tipton, presi for the busi- ness. Mrs. E) Barker, treas- urer, reported on the success of the dollar drive. Mrs. Murray MacKay reported on the mem- bership drive and non-members were encouraged to join. ' The nominating committee will be Mrs. Richard Lack, chairman, Mrs. Bruce Walker and Mrs. E. H. Heavens. Plans have been made for the and there was disagreement among the three groups of color- ed people. | Many of the restrictions re- garding association with the, black people were described, | and mention made of the 90-day detention law. Some people had been imprisoned for years with- out benefit of legal aid due to the use of this Jaw. Comparison was made with the freedom enjoyed in Canada. Guidance Talks Held By H & S | The theme of the January meeting of Conant Home and School Association was "Guid- ance'. Pupils of Grades 7 and 8 were invited to the meeting to hear Miss Margaret Pellow, head of the Guidance Depart- mént of Central Collegiate. Miss Pellow stated that times ice carnival, which will be held when the weather permits, Names of students who re- ceived the Home and School Council awards last year, were announced, It was announced that the Ontarjo Federation Home and School Convention would be held at The Inn-on-the- Park, Toronto, on April 5, 6 and Special mention was made of the program. planned for the Home and School Council meet- ing to be held Tuesday, Janu- ary 25 at 8.00 p.m. at E. A. Lovell School. A panel will dis- cuss "Sex and Our Children." Mrs. Lack presented Miss Aileen Found with a gift as a token of appreciation of her assistance to the Home and School Association during her years as a teacher at E. A. Lovell School. Refreshments were served and. a social time enjoyed. were always changing, for ex- ample: one third of last year's commercial graduates had not been able to find employment in that field. Employers now pre- ferred academic students with one year commercial training. After the courses were out- lined, the students were advised to consider the following points: what they liked to do; what they were good at; don't think about the money or how short the hours were or how long the vacation; consult parents, teacher and principal; then choose the course which suits the best, weighing the advan- tages against the disad- vantages. Miss Mary Ellen Peddle, a Grade 8 student, thanked Miss and parents. The principal, Mr. Peel, announced that open house would be held this year on March 7 to coincide with education week. Mrs. Fred Pesarchuk, Mrs. William Hurst and Mrs, Wil- liam Foreman were appointed to head the nominating commit- tee. It was announced that a bake sale would be held at the next meeting. Mrs. Warren Brooking's class won the attendance banner. Re- freshments were served by the executive. CITY GETS FACE-LIFT PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. (CP)--This prairie city has seen about 110 buildings demol- ished since war was declared on delapidated premises in 1962. Within another two or three yars. the campaign - willbe complete, said an official. should go well. Best periods for} romance: Late April, late June) and late July;- for travel: Late) April, Tune and August. A child born on this day will) be highly talented and ambi- tious, but will have to curb a Grimsby. tendency to go to extremes. | JANUARY CLEARANCE Outstanding Fashion Values now in Winter REG. TO $30.00 $16.99 ANNUAL JEWELLERS 20 SIMCOE NORTH Open to 9 p.m. Fridays marked down for savings. See next Wed- nesday's paper for full details . . . it's worth waiting for! BURNS JEWELLERS IN OSHAWA TORCH SALE STARTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 27th It's the sale you've been waiting for... terrific savings in every department, purses, odds and ends, jewellery, watches, rings, dishes and many, many more items Pellow on behalf of the students | Donald | | Cosy quilted rayon tricot || dusters designed for re- || three | Sizes S-M-L. ZELLER'S SPECIAL PURCHASE LADIES' | DUSTERS YOUR CHOICE 3.97 REG. 5.99 laxing hours. .One pocket, quarter length sleeves with lace trim- ming in plain colours only in pink, blue or yellow. ZELLER'S Oshawe Shopping Centre Downtown Simcoe St. S.