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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-08-29, Page 5MEI By SHIRLEY COON* The weather Wednesday forced the United Church, Women to hold their picnic In the church basement..Follow- ing a bountiful meal a short business meeting was held. The exhibits for Kirkton and Exeter fair were discuss- ed, as well as the meal to be served to the Thames Road United Church Women. Mrs. Jerry Grupb, Mrs. Ron Fletcher and Mrs. Donald Kerslake conducted a good variety of sports and games for both the young and old. A number from the com- munity attended decoration services at Zion and Exeter cemeteries, Sunday. Several attended the 25th anniversary for Bob and Marg Johns at their home, Sunday afternoon. it's neat to Pitch -In! Ferguson t Apiaries For all your wed- ding needs We decorate Wedding cakes. Inquire about our wedding rake rentals at a WHITE BEAN TALK -- Soil and crop specialist Pat. Lynch holds the portable speaker while Hill and Hill employee Peter Rowntree explains what has been done in a field of solid -seeded white beans during an OBPMB-sponsored research tour. Hill and Hill employee Bill Chipchase waits his turn at the mike. Piano graduates at Varna By Mary Chessell Congratulations to th piano students of Marjor Hayter, who did very well the Royal Conservatory Music exams. In grade 6 Lori LeBeau and Juli Webster (honours) ; grade 2 Krista Rathwell (1st etas honours), Nancy Webste Sherry McLachlan, Myr Postill and Vicky Upsha (honours). Marjorie ha received a first class honou standing in her Teachers Pedagogy exam. Dianne Consitt was the rec pient of many lovely gifts a a community bridal showe held in Huron Centennial School at Brucefield on August 20. June Cooper was the program chairman and welcomed all present. The comedy talents of Debbie Rathwell and Sandra Col- eman were evident in a hilarious skit portraying Bill and Marjorie Consitt early Wednesday morning the week of the wedding. Gail Turner gave a reading "What a Wife' Is". The Huron Centennial Uke Group entertained musically. Girls in the group are Joanne Consitt, Mavis, Michelle and Melody Turner, Cheryl Turner, Jeanette Keys, Nancy Webster, Faye Love and Lori DeWys, along with Julie Webster at the piano. Dianne was assisted in opening her gifts by her mother Marjorie, and Gladys Peck decorated an apron with bows. Dianne announced here will be an Open House t her mother's home on Mon - ay September 3. The Brian McAsh family ad an enjoyable holiday ecently. On August 3, Brian nd Joan attended the wed- ing of Joan's aunt in Port olborne, then Joan accom- panied her mother, Mrs. Bert hiasson, back to Ottawa to pend more time with her. On he 13th Brian and the hildren attended a Blue Jays ame in Toronto, then joined oan in Ottawa for a couple of ays. Following this, they all ent camping in Algonquin Park and had a great time e swimming and canoeing. A 1Q couple of days were spent in in Fairbank Lake Provincial of Park near Espanola, and - home by way of the Chi - e Cheemaun. While waiting to - board the ferry, they spotted s Floyd McAsh's car in the r, lineup. a Two babies received the sacrament of baptism on Sun- s day in Varna church. They rs were Jason Allan, son of Wayne and Joan Beierling and Graham John, son of Joe and Willi Laurie. Chris t Vossen and Nancy Fisher - r Vossen were Graham's spon- sors. A large number of relatives attended. The Var- na Singers provided special music and Julie Webster join- ed Marjorie Hayter in piano and organ duets. Rev. Wilena Brown gave two short talks on "Why We Come", noting that baptisms draw the Largest congrega- tions in most churches, and "How We Go", challenging members to take their com- mitment to nurturing the children who belong in the faith seriously by serving in the Sunday School and other groups. Bill McAsh, Clerk of Ses- sion, presented Marjorie Hayter with a giftin apprecia- tion of her four years as organist, alternating monthly with Mildred McAsh. Mar- jorie has resigned in order to spend more time in teaching and other pursuits. Next Sunday there is an ecumenical service in the Stanley Township Complex at 11:00 a.m. Bob Elliott is the guest speaker and Floyd McAsh is directing the choir. Anna Keys reports a good response to her request for choir members; there should be at least thirty. Julie Arm- strong is going to sing a solo, and Leona McBride will play her trumpet. On September 9 regular services and Sunday School will resume. Rev. Craig Railton, Communications Minister for London Con- ( .lke top ;d I 5.00 t& up l'oly film for rnakin q Pom Poms 3.99 pkg A(( c''.()ric's tor the Bride anti Groom Bulk or pre packaged fruit m for (Takes '-. Mon. -Sof. Thurs., Fri. 9-9 Clewed Sunhy tiX17/ '7r r' or. . • • ApiariN `.' Hwy. S4 between *Hensel! £ Zurkh 36.4979 • Of 4AVI;0 Best Interest Rates Debentures, G.I.C.s, R.R.S.Ps 8. Canada Savings Bonds o Fees - • ates 12% YEAR u . ect to ange 123/4% YEARS Contact Joan Love RR 3 Parkhill, Ontario, NOM 2K0 Phone Grand Bend 238-2644 ference will be guest minister. David Kalbfleisch graduated in June from a three-year course in Ad- ministrative and Commercial studies at Western Universi- ty, and. is enrolled in Wilfred Laurier University in Accoun- ting. Paul is entering his se- cond year at Western in the same course. Henty gathering For the second time in as many years, Marg and Ivan McClymont hosted a Henty Gathering on August 18 that brought together collectors of G.A. Henty books and articles. Roy Collett from Rich- mond, B.C. flew down for the gathering and spent the weekend • with the McClymonts before returning to Vancouver on Monday evening. Professor Fran Wil- ly and his wife Ellie drove up from Connecticut to attend and stay over until Sunday to research the McClymont col- lection. Local members atten- ding were Tom and Wilma Greenlees from London, Milt and Shirley Kovac from Woodstock and Ian and Wen- dy Thompson from Milton The afternoon was spent trading books, examining the McClymont collection and discussing Henty and the many companies who published his books. Fran Willy was most interesting as he spoke of his research on the historical and sociological aspect of Henty's writing. Professor Willy has what is probably the largest collec- tion of U.S. editions and is helping to write the new Hen- ty bibliography being prepared by the Henty Society. Despite the four-hour hydro interuption, Marg managed to serve a hot meal for supper and all those attending were in favour of another gathering next year. Craig and Doreen Douglas and daughters Katherine and Jo-anne of Somerton, England visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McClymont two weeks ago. They had driven through the Canadian Rockies, visited friends and relatives, and then came east to renew acquaintenances. The Taylor family reunion was hosted by Bill and Helen Taylor and their family on Sunday with about 80 in atten- dance. Their girls looked after the games and races - d a great time was held by g -CI DISCOUNT Package of 4 Tung -Lok Covers 994 Press Board 1" Binder Poly 1" Binder $1.19 $1.19 Vinyl Binder 1" $1.29 Finder -Binder $4.29 Note -Tote Binder $4.29 "Encore" 9 Stick Pens 994 Eraser -Mate 11 - 3 pak. "Laurentian" 12 pkg. Coloured Pencils "Encore" 12 Coloured Pencils "Encore" 12 Fine Point Markers Hi -Liter Twin Pac 994 200 pg. 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Hyland Seeds research director Don Littlejohn pointed out three new varieties developed through his company's research pro- gram that are being tested for yield, maturity and stan- dability. Westland, a potential replacement for Kentwood, has a comparable maturity, high yields and excellent seed quality. The beans are smaller than the Kentwood. Midland, which Littlejohn termed "intriguing and ex- citing, matures earlier than Kentwood, has good yields, and appears to maintain good colour quality better than Seafarer. The Northland is the earliest -maturing in Ontario. All three varieties are licenc- ed and recommended in OMAF publication 296. Some commercial sales were made on an introductory basis this year. If the varieties fulfill their early promise, seed will be generally available in 1985. The next stop was the CCAT test plots further south on the Bill Rowcliffe farm. CCAT researcher Bob For- l'otd'n 61ktripieJ The Zurich Bean Festival which everyone plans and looks forward to is now a thing of the past until next year. On behalf of the Aux- iliary we thank all who patronized the food booth at the Bean Festival and bought tickets on the quilt. Con- gratulations are in order for Mrs. Audrey Christie of Hen- sall who won the quilt. All pro- ceeds from the Auxiliary go towards comforts for the residents throughout the year. Mrs. Matilda Tetreau, who celebrated her 99th birthday on Saturday, attended the Bean Festival as she has done since its inception. Thanks to the people in charge of the program for singing happy birthday for her. We welcome Mrs. Mabel Glenn of the Blue Water Rest Home Apartments who is a new resident in the home. Residents enjoyed a video program on Wednesday even- ing. provided by Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Alexander. Residents who are presently in hospitals are Mrs. Florence Gould, Vic- toria Hospital, London, and Mr. Perce Johnston and Mrs. Mary Ravelle, patients in South Huron Hospital. Exeter. We thank McKinley Farms for treating the residents to fresh corn on the cob and the Bean Festival Committee for donating enough beans for the residents to enjoy a bean din- ner on Saturday. On Sunday September 2 Mrs. Olive Andrew will he celebrating her 101st birth- day. Friends and relatives of Mrs. Andrew are invited to open house here at the Home from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sun- day afternoon. Residents who were out during the week were Mrs. Mary McLay, Mrs. Jessie Brock, Mrs. Violet Huntley, Mr. Loftus Denomme, Mrs. Matilda Tetreau and Mr. Aaron Gingerich. On Friday afternoon. Mr. Marc Chalut took the residents out for a bus ride while Mrs. Chalut stayed at the Ilome doing manicures for those ladies who enjoy that extra service. Bingo was played on Friday evening followed by refreshments. The Sunday e' ening chapel service was conducted by Rev Jim Sutton of the Grand Bend and Exeter Anglican churches. Lay charge One person has been charg- ed following a rash of van- dalism in lfensall during the early morning hours on Sunday. Numerous stop signs were damaged and knocked down in the village. Times -Advocate, August 29, 1984 to make bean. more profltable, rest's concern is uneven ripening. Some of the college plots were planted to four dif- ferent depths, with and without Patoran. The effects of uneven emergence carried right through to harvest, when a compromise had to be reached between harvesting while some pods were still green, or waiting and risking a higher percentage of splits. No visual difference in emergence was apparent bet- ween those receiving Patoran and those that didn't. Another plot was testing the effects of micronutrients on uniformity of maturity. Jim O'Toole, head of CCAT's agronomy division, pointed out the experiments in row widths. This year all varieties were planted in seven, 14, and 28 -inch rows. In the two preceding years this test has been conducted, seven inch and 28 -inch widths were compared. The results have been uneven. The first year a 40 to 50 percent higher yield was obtained in the wide rows. White mold was a pro- blem, and the narrow rows showed a reduced yield. Last year, with dry weather and little mold, the narrow rows produced slightly better than the wide ones. Soil and crops specialist Pat Lynch intervened to say direct harvesting of conven- tional narrow rows on the farm leaves behind 100 to 150 pounds per acre depending on the type of combine used. Hill and Hill employees Bill Chipchase and Peter Rowntree were on hand on a farm north of Brucefield where that company has solid -seeded Ex Rico and Cumulus white beans for the second year. Cumulus, an upright variety developed in Michigan, has proven to be no better in this area than varieties presently grown in Ontario. The Cumulus at the front of the field were noticeably short -stemmed. Chipchase noted beans in wide rows were up a day earlier than those in narrow rows. The solid -seeded acreage will be sprayed with Region by helicopter six or seven days before the beans would ripen on their own. This was also done last year. A 30 -bushel per acre harvest is expected from the Ex Ricos. Next time, another variety will be substituted for the too - short Cumulus. Hill and Hill is still adapting and experimenting in the research for a system giving consistent depth with the seed drill. After lunch at the Seaforth Community Centre, the tour continued to the Canadian department of agriculture test plots on the Jim Harper farm at RR 1 Mitchell near Kirkton. Dr. Tom Michaels explained experiments being carried out to control white mold, which is a problem in the Mitchell area. Some plots were sprayed twice with Benlate, and others received no spray. Results showed white mold was well controll- ed in the sprayed sections, and the untreated plots also had a low incidence of the disease. Ex Rico seems to stand up quite well'against.whits mold. Researchers are subjecting new plant breeding material to infestations to determine their tolerance to the mold. A concern of seed growers is bacterial blight, which is primarily a , seed -borne disease. Heavy infestations this year have raised a number of unanswered ques- tions, according to Dr. Mike Tu. It can be spread by rain, but this year it spread during the dry, hot weather. Resear- chers speculate that perhaps insects are the culprits. Dr. Soon Park outlined the work being done at Harrow to breed - earlier -maturing, upright types of white beans that would grow like the soy- beans and be easier to direct - combine. Some third and fourth generation plants look very promising. Dr. Bob Hall, from Guelph University, told the group of his endeavour during the past year to adapt a scheme originating in New York which is attempting to predict when white mold will hit, and how severe it will be. The American system was developed for snap beans, which can tolerate only two percent occurrence before yields are affected; white beans can tolerate 30 percent. Scientists know the factors contributing to white mold - rainfall, canopy density, flowering, previous history of white mold in a field; now they are looking for the numbers. Unfortunately, of 47 fields monitored this year, on- ly two showed severe infesta- tion, and two were moderate- ly affected. Hall hopes to soon have predictions honed to the Pog. 5 Tess risky same fine science as orchar- dists have perfected for spraying fruit crops so that bean producers will get their full money's worth when they spend 225 to $30 per acre to,, have their crop sprayed. 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