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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1972-08-03, Page 8COMPLETE CONCENTRATION — Mrs. Helen Jermyn, Exeter, was just one of the several area adults who participated in the Art Trek program in the Exeter arena last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Jermyn was so caught up in her work with acrylics that she decided to return to finish the product Friday afternoon. T-A photo Kestle family reunion Eillill1111111111111111111n11111111111111111111111111011111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111M111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111U SUMMER NEEDS NEEDS SA CONFESSED LITTERBUGS Litterbugs joined many other characters in Saturday's Fundays parade at Granton. Shown after the parade are Debbie and Scott Wissel and Betty Jean Cronkite. T-A photo ill111111111111IiillitillIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiial1111111111111111111111111IIIIIIIIiiiii1111111111118111111111Iiiiiiiiiilas: . = .7s. 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Like an amateur Sigmund Freud, I would look at someone and try to figure out what his problems were: whether he had hated his father or if he had been toilet trained right. Not really, but it is a very easy subject to get interested in. But this week, I learned a few extra lessons in psychology; the main ore being that even if the scientists' predictions are par- tially true, there are definite exceptions to the rule This great revelation came to me at home, and the occasion was my parents 25th wedding anniversary. Mansfield is a small village, much like hundreds of others in Ontario. It is predominantly a farming area, and many of the people have lived there all their lives, as did their parents before them, Perhaps this is why it is such a close-knit community. Oh, we have our petty quarrels, and downright feuds, but on the whole, the atmosphere is one of friendly informality. So when it comes to something like a 25th anniversary, the couple in question is usually honored in some way by the community. A silver wedding anniversary is not especially unusual, but at home, it is sufficiently special to warrant some kind of com- munity, as well as family recognition. Most people have travelled through parts of the United States at one time or another, but usually these visits are limited to the tourist regions — the east and west coasts, the southern states, and perhaps New England. But Richard Ottewell, Exeter, recently took the opportunity to visit a different part of this continent, what he calls "the other America", and he said it opened his eyes to a'lot of things which are taken for granted. Richard lived for a week on the 2,000 acre farm of Marvin Sch- wertfeger in the southwestern part of the state of Kansas. Kansas is right in the heart of the U.S., and life varies a great deal within the state alone. Where Richard stayed, the land was very flat, with some big farms. The eastern part of the state, however, is much like this area — rolling in parts, with forested areas and relatively small prosperous farms. Irrigation plays a big part in farming in that area. Over 850 And when you think of it, it is a pretty big deal. Twenty-five years — that is a quarter of a century of living with one person. And against such formidable odds as my brother and sister and I, that is quite an ac- complishment. That 25 years has not been without its fair share of joy and tragedies though. In fact the first few months of my parents marriage were bad enough. They didn't have to get used to living together. They had to get used to the idea of living apart. Just a few days after the wedding, my mother got pneumonia, and was so sick, she had to stay with her parents until she was well again. My Dad had to commute to see her. Hardly a great way to start a marriage! Nevertheless, they have weathered the storms and squabbles very well, with a minimum of effort, and a maximum of enjoyment. And you can collect an awful lot of friends in that amount of time, I really found that out in the last week. Ocier ei We would like to welcome four new members to the Over 80 Club. Best wishes are extended to: Mrs. William R. Parsons, RR 1, Staffa, 80, July 25, 1972. Bert Rivers, RR 3, Exeter, 80, August 5, 1972. Mrs. Minnie Elliott, RR 7, St. Marys, 80, June 19, 1972 Mrs. George Lawson, Whilsmith Apartments, Exeter, 90, August 15, 1972. Typical anti-American feelings in Canada are often expressed in criticisms of American control of Canadian economy, involvement in Viet Nam and the great ghettos found in most of the cities. Richard said, however, that it is not fair to criticize the average citizen for such conditions, because it is almost impossible for him to get actively involved in the government. But Richard did not entirely blame American disrest on the government. "A lot of people in the U.S. are still very prejudiced", he said. "But it is not a blind prejudice — they feel it is very logical, and I suppose that type of thought-out bias is the hardest to combat." Generally, Richard's trip to what is not exactly a tourist mecca of the States, made him realize that no matter how much Canadians think they know about Americans, there are still a lot of things that must be learned and experienced in order to combat any prejudice — be it anti-black or anti-American. ( HEAD & SHOULDERS Regular Size JAR, TUBE OR BOTTLE Usually, the onus is on the family to initiate some kind of plans fol the celebration of the occasion. But about three weeks ago, when several people began to ask me what I had in. mind, I had to admit, rather shame- facedly, that I hadn't really planned anything. But within 24 hours, the ball was rolling. More plans were made and carried through in one week than I had even considered, and they all came to fruition. The hardest thing was trying to keep a surprise from someone who was sort of half expecting it. Mom and Dad had said they didn't want anything too special, but by the looks and feelings they have expressed this week, I know they would have been disap- pointed, had we ignored the whole thing. It started off with a surprise party last weekend. Their closest friends gathered at our place when Mom and Dad weren't home, All they could say was "I don't believe it". Then my father's family gathered in honor of the occasion and the night of the anniversary, we went out for dinner with Mom's only sister and family. The whole week's festivities will end tomorrow night, when we are going to a dance, at the com- munity hall, sponsored by the community, to honor my parents. The thing that amazes me is that so many people have gone to so much work to tell Mom and Dad how they feel, When Mom expressed similar feelings, one of her friends answered jokingly that if they didn't have so many friends, this never would have happened. At any rate, it is a pretty acres of corn on the Schwertfeger farm were irrigated from five different wells, all about 500 feet deep. The fields are levelled off by large earth moving machines, to permit such extensive irrigation and the water is changed about every 24 hours. In the fall and winter, cattle are fattened on the corn and wheat stubble. "Beef factories" or feed lots were also quite common — and big. Being a corporation affair, they would fatten 30,000 cattle at a time to be shipped to nearby slaughter houses. But apart from the different life-style, Richard also learned a lot about the people themselves. He said he feels we have come too much in contact with the wealthier and sometimes more aggressive Americans of the east, and that this has given us a "wrong impression of the whole country". He was amazed at the frien- dliness of the people. "I had complete strangers stop and talk to me in towns the size of Goderich", he said. Allen Reunion. The Allen, McLachlan and Hoggarth reunion was held at Seaforth Lion's Park recently, with 45 present. Sports were conducted in the afternoon with the following results: Boys and girls 8-10, , Murray Laing, June McKenzie; boys and girls 10-14, Andrew Laing, Gloria McKenzie; wheelbarrow race, Frank Allen and Gloria McKenzie, Andrew Laing and June McKenzie; candy guessing, Vera Ross; men's kick the slipper, Frank Allen; ladies' kick the slipper, Margaret Laing; lady with most buttons, Dorothy Taylor; man with most buttons, Gordon Hoggarth; threading needle with oven mitt on, Ada Hoggarth; taking clothespins off line with one hand, Robert Laing; bag of clothes relay Bill McLachlan's team; ball of string relay, Harold Coleman's team; paper cup relay, Bill McLachlan's team; oldest person, Mrs. Mary Allen; youngest person, Rick Thomp- son; longest married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Ross, Sr. A peanut and candy scramble was held for the children. After a picnic supper, Colin MacDougald conducted the business meeting. The executive for 1973 are president, Colin MacDougald; vice president, Alf Ross, Sr.; secretary-treasurer, Marion Allen; lunch committee, Marian and John Wallace, Eva and Gordon Laing; sports committee, Margaret and Ivan McClymont, Arlene and Eric McIntosh, Gunning Picnic Last Sunday, the annual Gunning picnic was held at Riverview Park, Exeter with an attendance of 95. It was an ideal day for the occasion. After a minute's silence was observed, all sat down to a noon meal. An afternoon of fun and games was enjoyed by all with the following winners: pre-school race, Lisa Parkinson; girls 5-7, Susan Jaques; boys 5-7, Karl Heather; girls 8-10, Kim Heather; boys 8.10, Brian Parkinson; girls under 12, Kim Heather; boys under 12, Steven Jaques; boys and girls over 12, Evelyn Neeval; three-legged race, Steven Jaques and Dennis Keller; wheelbarrow race, Steven Jaques and Dennis Keller; ball in basket, Randy Parkinson; boy's kick the slip- per, Mark Parsons; ladies' kick the slipper, Margaret Parsons; men's kick the slipper, Jack Constable; gum unwrapping race, Frayne Parsons; articles in purse, Donna Heather; one who came the farthest, Mabel Statia; mystery parcel, Garry Parkinson; guessing macaroni in jar, Garry Parkinson. After the sports a short business meeting was held to elect the officers for 1973. They are: president, Jim Miller; vice president, Gordon Docking; registration, Ada Waddell and Myrtle Dodd; secretary- treasurer, Edythe Read; table and tea committee, Frayne and Alice Parsons, Bill and Donna Heather, Wilson and Reta Morley.; sports committee, Darlene and Beth Passmore, Margaret and. Murray Parsons. Page 8 T.Ime$-AdY0cote, Augpst. 3, 1972. .... : . ... FOC is N 'Ecincies By Susan Wat deeafte aged oee? By MRS, SUE EDG I NT0111 C 7,AN pEBOYE Lucan Lions Park was the setting for the Kestle Family Reunion, The picnic was in honour of Mrs. Emily Kestle's 83rd birthday. Among the family was Mrs. Kestles brother, David Hall from Detroit. There were 50 attending and enjoyed games and nice lunch. The families at- tending were from Dresdan, Windsor, Michigan, London. Mrs. Ron Morgan had her parents visiting from Oakville, Tom Kestle and Larry Arm- strong returned home Monday sobering thought to realize that my parents are married 25 years. I can only hope that the next 25 are as happy as the last. And I wish those psychologists had been at our place this week, if they could have stood the pace. after a months vacation in Newfoundland. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Mason, London, visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Harry Murless. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Murless visited Saturday with Mrs. Max Bloye and Tracy and Vicki Boggs. Mrs. Bloye and girls were leaving Sunday for Washington D.C. to see Mr. Bloye who has been in University of Washington for the summer months. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Edginton and Daryl visited with parents Mr. & Mrs. John Edginton of Lon- don and later to the Dearness home to visit Mrs. Ivy Dorman. Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Carter and family, and Mrs. Bill Walden visited with Mr. & Mrs. Mervin Carter and Ian. Mrs. Carter was celebrating her birthday. Bill Northgraves is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. SCOPE Mouthwash 12 oz. 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