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Times-Advocate, 1978-10-12, Page 6Times-Advocate, October 12, 1978Page 6 Odds 'n Ends Finally got to the match “What’s this thing called an International Plowing Match?” some of my city friends asked. Because 1 was raised on a farm, they expect me to know about things like that. I answered confidently, “There are plowing com­ petitions with tractors and with horses, and there are displays and demonstrations of farm machinery, old and new. There are all kinds of exhibits, and lots of things of interest to women like fashion shows and hor­ ticultural displays. It all takes place on somebody’s farm, and the exhibits are housed in what is called the ’tented city.’” When pressed for more details, I was embarrassed to admit I didn’t know because, for one reason or another, I had never at­ tended a plowing match. MR. AND MRS. GRAHAM TRUEMNER Cynthia Bernice Desjardine and Jeff Graham Truemner were united in marriage September 16, at the Grace Bible Chapel, Parkhill with Rev. Bob McLaren officiating. Cynthia is the daughter of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Leeland Desjardine, Grand Bend and Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Truemner, Parkhill. The maid of honor was Glenda Desjardine, sister of bride and bestman was Marty Steiner, cousin of the groom. Other attendants were Janice Truemner, Parkhill, Wendy Barber, Windsor, Ed Snider, and Don Gray. Rob Desjardine was ringbearer with Michelle Desjardine as flowergirl. After honeymooning in Northern Ontario the couple will reside, in Parkhill. Photo by M.E. Barber The closest one I remember was held near Seaforth in 1966. Neighbours came home telling tales about losing their boots in the mud, and Idecidedto pass up the match for another year. But this year with the location in Wingham, just twenty-three milesfromhome (sorry, I mean thirty-seven kilometers), I decided I’d find out what a plowing match was all about. Prior commitments kept me aw’ay until the last day, but on Saturday morning two London friends and I wan­ dered around the tented city. I suddenly became aware of how little attention I had paid to the progress being made in agriculture in recent years. Standing at a farmhouse window and watching a tractor work on the ‘back eighty’ is one thing. Lining up for a parade and seeing a $70,000 monster pulling a six, seven or eight furrow plow past me is another. I felt like an ant only worthy to be scrunched under the massive tire. Behind the tractor came teams of heavy work horses and a pair of oxen to take our thoughts back to bygone, times. Before and after the parade, my friends and I trudged up and down the seven temporary streets that remained firm in spite of rain on Wednesday and the unceasing tread of boots. We saw environmental displays and machinery demonstrations, heard honky-tonk pianos, church organs and merchants boasting about their wares and smelled Ontario pork and beef cooking. In the United Church tent, we noticed a table laden with cups of hot coffee and home­ made cookies. “Surely those aren’t free!" whispered my girl friend. But they were free, and delicious too! One of the things that most impressed my friends was the abundance of resting- places conveniently located around the grounds and the free coffee, apple cider, cookies or other treats that were usually supplied nearby. I was a little surprised to learn that each year the plowing match draws many visitors from cities. Farmers used to be characterized by their coxeralls and checkered handkerchiefs, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish the rural people from the non- rural ones. My friend found a clue, though. “You can always tell the farmers by their white foreheads," she observed. Call it intuition, providence or just plain luck, but we left the grounds shortly after two o’clock when there was no traffic problem. Rain and hail began falling around four o’clock, and one worker described the grounds as a “foot bath”. Maybe some of you were among the frustrated folks who spent two-and-a-half hours trying to leave the parking lots. After hours of walking, my friends and I realized we had seen less than a quarter of what the Plowing Match had to offer, but at least we understood why people boasted about it. Beside Bank of Montreal - Exeter WILSON'S JEWELLERY The Place To Purchase Your Beautiful BRIDAL-KNOT FINE QUALITY DIAMONDS Choose a distinctive Bridal-Knot Diamond you will be proud of all your life. MR. AND MRS. WAYNE PRESZCATOR Marsha Elizabeth Pressey and Wayne Richard Preszcator ex­ changed marriage vows September 22 at the Exeter United Church with Rev. James Forsythe officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Elva Pressey, RR 2, Kippen and the late Keith W. Pressey and Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Preszcator are parents of the groom. The maid of honour was Paula Underhill and bridesmaids were Bev Preszcator, Bev Branderhorst, Ruth Noels, Karen Pressey and Tanya Underhill. The best man was Steve Preszcator and guests were ushered by Brian Hicks, Gary Wein and Murray Preszcator. The flower girl was Michelle Batkin and Paul Pressey was ring bearer. After a honeymoon to northern Ontario, the couple has taken up residence in Centralia. Photo by Jack Doerr> Registered aid Insured Nationaly Advertised Only Whole Diamonds are Used on the Shoulders, Never Chips We also have an excellent selection of GENTS' & LADIES' RINGS IN ATTRACTIVE STYLES Pleasing You Pleases Us ATk THE LOWEST FOOD PRICES IN TOWN OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK — THURSDAY & FRIDAY TILL 9 P.M. MR. AND MRS. RAYMOND SNELL MR. AND MRS. BRENT CLARKE Shirley Noreen Morrison, daughter of Mrs. Marjorie Noble, Exeter and Raymond Geddes Snell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Snell, Huronview were united in marriage at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Harold Snell, Exeter on September 21, 1978. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Snell were the attendants. They are are now residing at Bucklyn Acres, RR 1, Hay. Lori Rowe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rowe and Brent Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Clarke, of Exeter exchanged vows of marriage on September 23 at Exeter United Church. Rev. Harold Snell officiated. Soloist was Vicki Miller and organist Ann Muller. Kathy Mustard, sister of the bride was matron of honour, and bridesmaids were Deb Ford, Robin Dony and Lynn Clarke. Best man was Larry Clarke and ushers were Bob Rowe, Jim Rowe and Brian Clarke. Jeff Rowe es­ corted hiSssister. After a wedding trip to Ottawa the couple are residing in London. Photo by Jack Doerr.> Home decorating courses offered The Home Economics Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food is offering a one-day Interior Home Decorating short course. Topics include: Guidelines to good design, colour in the home, choosing wall coverings and window treatments. This one-day program will be held in the following places from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 25 — Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Board Room, Clinton. Thursday, October 26 — St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wingham. and Tuesday, Oc­ tober 31 — South Huron Recreation Centre, Exeter. A “mini” version of the course for people who can­ not attend during the day will be held: Thursday, Oc­ tober 26, at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Board Room, Clinton from 7 to 10 p.m. Questions concerning the course can be directed to Bea McClenaghan, Home Economist, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Clinton — phone 482- 3428 or Zenith 7-2800. /* Decorate your home with beautiful CUSTOM DRAPES Choose the fabrics and the styles you want and Barb Whiting will custom make your drapes for you. You can also choose matching bedspreads and pillow shams. WHITING'S WAREHOUSE Thanksgiving weekend was the annual executive meeting of the Royal Canadian Naval Association held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, hosted by the White Ensign Club. Harry Cole attended along with delegates from coast to coast. Main St. Exeter 235-1964 THURS. 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