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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1971-12-02, Page 11Elastic straight stitch holds where an ordinary straight stitch breaks. Invaluable for all stretch materials, sportswear and children's clothes. Knit stitch. The special I Iusq‘arna o‘crlock stitch joins and overcasts in one operation. Stretches with the ma- terial. Permits you to sew the modern knit fabrics. 711110t IOU Blind hem stitch. The Husqvarna blind hem stitch is quick and easy to sew. Gives neat, strong and ,iro,isible , hems on skirts, dresses, curtains, etc. Elastic blind stitch. Ideal for hemming tricot, jersey and other knit and stretch materials. The straight stitches are replaced by small rigrag stitaes, which make the seam stretchable. III 111 GUEST FROM ARGENTINA Mrs. Ward Fritz and her guest this week from Argentina, Countess Joan van Limburg-Stirum, renew their friendship which started in Zurich,Switzerland in 1955. 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It was the sixth time the countess has renewed her friendship with the Exeter couple which began back in 1955 in Zurich, Switzerland, Mr. & Mrs, Fritz and their daughter, Mary Lou, were vacationing there and Mr, Fritz had an official letter to deliver from the reeve of Zurich, Ontario to the burgomaster. He was trying to find someone to direct him to the mayor's of- fice but was having little luck getting anyone to understand him.. According to the countess, she was driving down the street when she saw "this man, obviously in trouble, trying to talk with both hands and feet." Since she speaks six languages she stopped to inquire if she could be of assistance, Indeed she could, After Mr. Fritz had explained his mission, his rescuer quickly got him in touch with the proper authorities and his mission was ac- complished. The countess and her husband, Menno, were attending univer- sity at Zurich at that time and they invited the Fritzes to their home. From this first chance meeting grew a friendhsip that has blossomed ever since. Countess van Limburg-Stirum is Dutch and her 82 year old mother still resides at and manages the family castle and estate which has been in the family for over 1,000 years at Maarsbergen, Holland. In 1958, the van Limburg- Stirums decided they wanted to get away from Europe, and since the countess was interested in a large-scale farming operation, they settled on Argentina where they purchased a 2,500 acre run down ranch which hadn't been worked for 13 years, The countess, a singularily vibrant and strong woman, went into that remote section of country, not knowing the language, to commence the mammoth task of whipping the ranch into a once again prosperous and beautiful estate. She established two herds of cattle, one dairy and one beef, got the land under cultivation, and made extensive repairs to the building and grounds, Being an expert horsewoman, she was able to ride with her gauchos to boss the many and varied operations, The big farm now requires 14 full-time hands to keep everything running smoothly. At harvest time, specialized har- vesters, who move from property to property, come in to combine the crops. Because of the mild climate, farms in Argentina are able to produce three crops in two years if properly managed. To see that things are managed properly, the countess rises at 5 a,m, every morning, If she isn't travelling to the nearest town to purchase seed, she may be selling her beef, or overseeing the crop spraying, or vaccinating or dipping the cattle or doing any of the hundred other jobs that must ne done. Each crop season her farm produces about 8,800 tons of corn, 1,100 tons of wheat, 1,320 tons of soybeans, 52,600 gallons of milk, and 300 beef cattle which are bred and grazed on the property. Most of the help is paid on a commission basis. "The dairy help recieve 30 percent of production; the grain workers receive 10 percent of the produce, and the people who help with the beef herd get $60.00 per month, plus 2 percent commission," explains the countess. All other help on the farm receive $60 per month plus housing and board. The laws of Argentina require that em- ployees receive 10 days vacation with pay every year, and when they leave someone's employ they must be given one month's pay for every year they have worked for that person. At the moment, inflation in Argentina is running rampant. Eleven months ago 350 pesos were equal to one American dollar. Now it requires 1,015 pesos to make a dollar, "We are making no gain for all our work," says Countess Joan as she shakes her head. "It is very bad." `She sold her last crop at the following prices: 100 kilos (220 pounds) corn, $1.50; 100 kilos wheat, $2.00; 100 kilos soybeans, $4.00; 100 kilos sunflower seeds, $5.00. At the present time, 40 quarts of milk fetch $1.00, and top quality live beef brings $1.00 for four kilos (that's approximately 12 cents per pound.) "If things don't get better soon we will have to get out," she says. Although there is little time for social activities, she states, "I love the life." She may manage two trips a year to Beunos Aires and admits she looks forward to the trip back to Holland every two years where she visits with her mother for a few months. It is on her way to Holland that she has made it a practice to stop over with her friends,the Fritzes. She holds a degree in the History of the Arts and is ex- tremely interested in church art. Angela Armitt, director of summer school and extension courses at Western Ontario University, spoke to the ninth graduating class of South Huron Hospital's registered nursing assistants,Wednesday evening. In her witty and off-the-cuff delivery on the subject of Humor, Miss Armitt regaled the graduates and their guests. She stressed the need of humor and laughter in everyone's life, She left two serious thoughts for the graduates: "Remember, you never stop learning, and there isn't one thing you can't do if you make up your mind to do. it." Dr. J.C. Goddard who in- troduced the speaker also ad- vised the graduates to continue on with courses to keep their nursing knowledge up to date. In her valedictorian address, Sandra Errington stated that learning was a continuing process. She thanked the graduates' parents and all others who shared the graduating classes success. Administrator Alice Claypole said she was very proud of the 1971 class. "You were chosen from over 200 applicants and you have all turned out to be good nurses." Miss Claypole paid tribute to nursing instructors, Mrs. J.H. Delbridge, R.N. and Mrs. B. Horton, R.N. for their work with the girls. Mrs. Delbridge and Mrs. Horton presented the graduation diplomas while James Kneale, vice chairman of board of directors, gave them their graduation pins. Other presentations were made by Dr. W. Reid, on behalf of the doctors; Mrs. W. Bentley, R.N. and Mrs. I. Bennewies, R.N.for the hospital supervisors, and Mrs. R. Bailey and Mrs. R.C. Dinney for the Women's Auxiliary. Duets were sung by Laura Lee and Jane Lynn Stewart, ac- companied by William McHugh on guitar. Mrs. W.M. Wilson, R.N. Her face lights up when she discusses some of the magnificent churches in South America and Mexico. She was in Mexico for a few days before she came to Ontario, "My friend there gave a tea party for me and I was laughing to myself the whole time," chuckles the countess. "I am used to talking with men about crops, and spraying and foot and mouth disease and things like that, and here I was at a party with ladies who were discussing their new diets, the latest fashions and their card games. I couldn't talk their language at weseemed to have no common interests." No one can be in Countess Joan van Limburg-Stirum's company long without being charmed by her vitality and her wit. If she feels more at ease talking with men, it's definitely the women's loss! March Break Spain $289.00 includes return fare '10 Md logo 7 nights accommodation breakfasts The Coach House 59A Hamilton St. GOderith 524.8366 Playmate Transistor Radio '4.99 Christmas Cards 50 per box 99' 4: Supreme ts 5 rolls 99' Gift Wrap $2,1 al Smiles 'N Chuckles 411 Turtles Sugg. List $2.50 g C.S 1146 ocizz. 99 1 Agora! , Sugg. List $1.69 a A Hankscraft $6.99 D. 0 0 Vaporizer Tame Sugg, List $9.95 A $1.44 Hair Rinse ,p. Sugg. 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