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Times Advocate, 1984-08-01, Page 20► a• dA Tlmss-Advocate, August 1, 1984 READY FOR DINNER — Among those attending a Flying Farmers fly -in at the Elder farm were Ken Elder, wife Kay, co -host and organization's Woman of the Year, On- tario president Ron Fenton, Kincardine and Marion Eskritt and husband Albert, co- host and Man of the Year, Merlin. v FLYING FARMERS — Andy and Marion Dougall (left) Henry and Sandra Gackstet- ter, Shirley and Pe er Simpson, St. Marys and Ross Kercher stand beside Dougall's Cessna 173. All were attending a fly -in at the farm of Ken and Kay Elder on Sunday. ensall and district news Mrs. Bertha MacGregor, Phone 262-2025 Decoration Sunday observed There was an excellent at- tendance at the United Church on Sunday morning after a two-week vacation period. Mr. McDonald spoke on the subject "Where Are We Headed Now He stressed that we need to he a caring, sharing community; each one of us has a vital part to play in God's plan and purpose. Ushers for the day were Donald Wareing, Travis Beaver and Bill Stebbins. The flowers at the front of the church were placed in loving memory of Milton Lavery by Clara; in loving memory of Irene Harvey by Mrs. Dick and in loving memory of Mrs. Ida Munn by her family. Next Sunday Ken Scott and Christie of Londeshorough will be the guest musicians for the service and during the month of August Junior ('on- gregation will he held for the children of the congregation. A most successful Memorial and Decoration Service was held on Sunday at the Hensall Union Cemetery with a large attendance. Graves were decorated with flowers and (he Legion plac- ed flags on all former members' graves. The 1.O.O.F. of llensall also plac- ed flowers on their former members graves. Rev. McDonald conducted the service with Robert Cameron at the organ Robert McGregor. chairman of the Cemetery Board. brought greetings to the people assembled and told some of the history of the cemetery. Mr. McDonald spoke on the subject of Our World of Memory; we must constant- ly link with the past to know who we are; remembrance of the past preserves our identi- ty, he said. Many of us will go broken-hearted to some lone- ly grave and remember those who were very near and dear to us. But rather than just look at our losses. we need to look at our possessions That we have been privileged to share in a life, a life that Iov ed us, and we them. During the service Nelson Howe played the very beautiful Amazing (:race on the bagpipes. Following the service the people enjoyed fellowship through J remembrance. The Couples' Club of the United Church enjoyed an evening of swimming and a barbecue on 'Thursday even- ing at the home of Mervin and Joanne Fields with Tom and Leslie Bailey as co -hosts. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald. Jeanette and Brad of Brampton were weekend visitors with their grand- parents and attended the Keys -Parker picnic at Hen - salt on Saturday. Mrs. Brian Radii men of Timmins has been spending a . few clays with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Carl Payne, and cousin Mrs. Garry Merritt. She was join- ed on Sunday by her husband Brian and daughter Karen. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Fitch of Fingal visited on Sunday with the latter's cousin Carl Pay nc and his family. Mrs. Jack Corbett and Mrs. Elizabeth Riley were among the prize winners who won several prizes for baking, fan- cy work and floral• ar- rangements at the Zurich fair on Saturday. Residents al the Northcrest apartments enjoyed a delicious pot luck dinner on Thursday evening. Visiting with Mrs. Dorothy Munroe (luring the past week was her sister Mrs. Rona Smythe of Perth. Mrs. Hazel Luther, who has been confined to her room for several weeks, is improving and able to be out again. Carmel Presbyterian Rev. Kenneth Knight con ducted service in Carmel presbyterian Church on Sun- day. His sermon subject was from Matthew 2:18. "Come to me all ye who are weary and i will give you rest" Mrs Dorothy 'Taylor presided at the organ The church will be closed while Rev. Knight is nn vaca- tion in August and will reopen September 2 at I I'30 a.rn The flowers in the church were placed in loving memory of 11rs .Irene Harvey by her sister Mrs Myrtle Dick Keys -Parker picnic About 45 attended the Keys - Parker picnic held at Hensall WELCOME Andy Dougall greets Don Wilson, Wabash, a member of the Flying Farmers of Ontario who dropped in to the July fly -in on the farm of Ken and Kay Elder. 0 Community Park on Satur- day. Following a delicious smorgasbord supper, sports were enjoyed with the follow- ing prize winners: four years and under race, Ryan Parker: five to eight race, 'rim Parker; 10 and over, Scott Keys; kick the slipper, four and under. Erin Parker; five to eight kick the slipper, Tiro Parker; 11 and under, Lori Parker; 11 and over, Rod Parker and Tim Parker: balloon throw. Marg and Ron Parker; sack race, Rod Parker and Scott Keys; wheel -barrow race. .Jamie Parker and Tim Parker: pickle on a deem relay. Craig. Cudmore. A peanut scramble completed the sports. Kippen church closes for month By .tai garet 1loggarlh On Sunday July 29 Paster Don Moffat presided 'in the pulpit at St. Andrews with Barbara Livermore at the organ. The pastor's sermon was based on "The Fear of Man - Are you Afraid of what People Think''" Kippen church will he clos- ed until September 2 1984, when church services will resume at 11:31) a.m. A vaca- tion Bible School will be held a1 Brucefield Church on August 13-17, conducted by Rev. Wilen,r Brown. The minister on call for the month of August will be Rev Stan McDonald who can he reached al 262-2933 or 262-3145. 1-11 Poultry Club The .fuly meeting of the Huron County Poultry Club was held on Wednesday .July 25 at the home of Barry ('leave. Vice-president Fred Peel opened the meeting and the minutes were read and adopted \Ir (leave then pro- ceeded to inform the members of dressed poultry judging techniques. All members with Fancy Pro- jects practised their bird handling. For the business section of the meeting. the club trip and the Rural Youth Connection al Stratford were discussed Fred Peel led the club in the 4-11 pledge and the meeting was adjourned Press Reporter (reg lloggarth. Personals Rena Caldwell spent a week with Mrs Carrie Graham at her cottage in Turnbull's (:rove Edna Caldwell joined them for a few days A well attended shower was held on Monday July 23 at Kippen United Church for Lori Lovell. daughter of Janet and Leonard Lovall. The ad- dress was read by Mabel Kyle. Lois Jones conducted a short program, with _a con- test, and piano numbers were given by Chrystal Jones Lori opened up the lovely gifts an graciously thanked everyone. New wool The centuries-old art of knitting is currently enjoying a great revival in popularity according to Tove Bell, pro- prietor of Hensall's newest main street business The Spinning Wheel. Her next order will even include pat- terns for the intricately pat- terned Argyle sock so popular in the '50s and '60s, and now making a comeback. The native of Denmark has been knitting ever since her handij, ere dextrous enough to hold • it of knitting needles. Her other made everything from socks to Icelandic sweaters for her family, and passed her knit- ting skills on to her children. The years since emigrating to Canada in 1957 have been busy and fulfilling - marriage, children, farming near Hen- sall. Now that the farm with its demanding strawberry and raspberry operation has been sold, and the children are emerging as self- sufficient young adults, Tove has time to do what she has always wanted to do, manage her own wool shop. The open- ing of The Spinning Wheel on June 19 was the culmination of a life-long dream. "I've learned an awful lot in the last two months", Tove commented. Eighty percent of the vast rainbow -hued array of yarn displayed in shelving built by husband Jack is Canadian, primarily from Spinrite in Listowel and the White Buf- falo mills in Manitoba. Some English wool is purchased through a Canadian supplier. Tove is still experimenting with a recently purchased knitting machine that can knit one row per second. Garments take longer to sew up than to knit on the versatile machine, which can turn out lacy socks, snowflake sweaters, - place mats, afghans and baby shawls in one-tenth the time they would require by hand. The machine does require time to draw up and set the pattern, and cast on the stitches. Tove maintains she gets a greater sense of accomplish- ment from the articles she makes with her needles, but enjoys the challenge of seeing all that can be done with the machine. Business so far has been satisfactory, Tove said. There shop opens in Hensall are numerous knitters and other craftspeople in this area who use wool. A walk around the craft tables Centennial weekend was a voyage of discovery. "1 didn't realize so many talented people lived around • MACHINE MADE OUTFITS - Wool shop proprietor Tove Bell displays a sweater and baby outfit made or. her knitting machine. here", Tove said. Tove expects the demand for wool will become more brisk as the temperature drops. Not even the most dedicated hobbyist wants to knit when the thermometer registers in the 80s. She has noted a discernible increase in customers on cool, rainy days, and says she can predict the day's business after hearing the weather report. Tove is glad to help when someone runs into a knitting problem. "That's howl learn- ed", she said sympathetically. Future plans of Hensall's most t'ecent business person include expanding her stook to add cross stitch, needle- point and candle -wicking kits. Tove will be looking for new ideas in knitting and other wool crafts during a visit to Denmark next month. Tove Bell is very optimistic about the continuing prosperi- ty of both The Spinning Wheel and the village in which she chose to establish her business. AR Discount Prices Beehive Brands Ron's Health Centre Hensall . TRUST COMPANY GUARANTEED CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Representing many trust com- panies, highest rates usually available. For more information contact John R. Consitt at 236-4381 or 236-4560 Mr. WHEAT PRODUCER per metric tonne delivery incentive * Fast efficient service * Honest weights * Fair grades * Patronage Dividends Your farmer owned business Keasall Hensall Zurich Brucefield Seaforth 262-3002 236-4393 482-9823 527-0770 1