When Agnes Clark (born 1900, now deceased) was a girl growing up in Austinville, Pennsylvania, there was a house in town called "the hat house." The hat house stood three houses west of the Oldroyd road intersection, and has long since burned. It received its name from the big, black silhouette of a hat fastened up in the gable. Of course it was actually a millinery shop (hat store), but "hat house" was good enough for the kids growing up in town. I expect its presence in a small town just goes to show how hats have always played an important part in American culture. It's not at all unusual to walk into a home today and find a huge cap collection. We talk about "wearing different hats." In my own community, when someone puts on a Sylvania Lion's Club hat it can mean only one thing --he or she is ready to sell barbecued chicken! A hat can make you a different person.
By Rev. Kenneth Marple, M.A. Hats Off to "The Hat House"
When Agnes Clark (born 1900, now deceased) was a girl growing up in Austinville, Pennsylvania, there was a house in town called "the hat house." The hat house stood three houses west of the Oldroyd road intersection, and has long since burned. It received its name from the big, black silhouette of a hat fastened up in the gable. Of course it was actually a millinery shop (hat store), but "hat house" was good enough for the kids growing up in town. I expect its presence in a small town just goes to show how hats have always played an important part in American culture. It's not at all unusual to walk into a home today and find a huge cap collection. We talk about "wearing different hats." In my own community, when someone puts on a Sylvania Lion's Club hat it can mean only one thing --he or she is ready to sell barbecued chicken! A hat can make you a different person. By Esther Butcher Memorial Day turned out to be a beautiful day. Families could have lots of fun with picnics and such.
Congratulations to the new Dairy Princess, Granville’s own MaKenna Martin. She looked very lovely in her red gown in the paper. Cindy Putnam and Brian Crandell camped at the home of her daughter Jami Park for the weekend and went to Buttermilk Falls, NY. It was beautiful and grandkids loved the playground. They cooked out and had bonfires with other family members. It was a great weekend. Finally it has gotten a little warmer and light breakfast, lunches, dinners, and snacks are the main ideas for children who are now going to be home from school is essential. Here are some ideas for one of the kids favorites: PEANUT BUTTER.
NOTE: These recipes do contain peanut butter in every recipe. If you have allergies, DO NOT EVEN TRY THEM! Also if you are going to have children around your house, don't use these either. Last Sunday after the episode at the Sayre mega-store we drove on up to Lowman, NY to visit Rod & Shelly Sherwood. They have a mini-ranch where if the wind is less than 40 mph then it is just a breeze. Rod told me they have had problems with the hawks stealing a chicken now and then, but I think maybe they blew away.
They also have some pigs but I didn't go out to admire them because I know what their fate will be. (Chickens I could care less.) We are fortunate here on Sister Street to have a qualified bridge inspector on the street - qualified translates to anyone willing to go down under the bridge and look it over. By Lorelei Colton I have decided that May is one of my favorite months. It is so refreshing to see lush, green leaves on the trees, and, yes, even those pesky – yet pretty bright yellow – dandelions spotted on lawns everywhere. I picked a big bouquet of lilacs from the back yard, only to be reminded of many, many years ago when friends Ginny Case (now deceased), Carol Bastion, and Peggy Bulkley and I tripped off to Rochester to their annual “Lilac Festival”. I am sure one of the bushes I now have is from there, the other one from my Aunt Maude Foust’s back yard when she lived right up the hill from us in Cowley.
With Memorial Day being celebrated on May 25, this is the perfect time to print recipes for a great picnic lunch, with just a little twist. You have to try these to see if they become your families' favorites.
Dear Readers,
This weekend we celebrate the great Solemnity of Pentecost. It is often referred to as “the birthday of the Church” because it was the day when the disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit. But what actually happened on that first Pentecost as recorded for all of history in the Book of Acts? The Gospel is preached; the Spirit descends; and people come to faith! This is remarkably simplistic, but that is the entire point. When the Spirit is a-moving and active there is no need for added special effects and flashy promotions. Pentecost is a human encounter with the power of God’s Love in the person of the Holy Spirit. The class of '56 held their lunch on Tuesday at the Midway. Attending were Dick and Sheryl Groover, Dwayne Buchanan, Jane and Ed Moore, Ann Griswold, Virginia McDonald, Lois and Steve Ribovich, Woody and Pon McKenzie.
I've been out and about checking for news here on "The Ridge". Also to see what's on the menu for dinner this afternoon. Yeah, it's time for pot luck again. There's always lots of good food and time for catching up with neighbors making for a nice evening, every third Monday.
Jeannette May was getting ready to keep her appointment at ProCare this morning when I stopped, so I went on to see Pauline Watts. Pauline didn't have news, but she did get her daily paper this morning. Her paper didn't arrive on Sunday, so Jeanette and I waked to the Dandy where I bought one. We can't go with out the Sunday news on the third floor. Back in the thirties when "THE Sage" Started school,all the teachers had the same first name. It was "SISTER". They all dressed the same way and their last name was someone's first name. They all live together in a big brick building next to the school called "The Convent". The first one I met,was Sister Joan in Kindergarten. The boys sat on the right side and the girls on the left side. By Jim Lewis When is the last time you had an argument, fight, or heated discussion with your spouse, friend or child? If you are like most of us, it probably wasn’t too long ago. It happens to the best of us and is just part of life. Turns out we are human. Usually the greater and more heated the disagreement, the greater the separation and the longer the period before reconciliation, (If any) occurs. Emotions and pride cloud our judgement and we say and do things that we often regret. Then when we get apart from one another, we can regain our calm, think about it, and gain a better perspective.
By Evangelist Eric Smith “Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? 17 But thanks be to God that, though you need to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you were entrusted. 18 You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.” Romans 6:16-18.
By Rev. Kenneth Marple, M.A. Could You Draw Me a Picture?
Place part "C" at a right angle to flange "L." Position the appropriate 2 5/16 inch fastener at location 12-A, then tighten loosely. Forget it; I say, go straight to the picture! The best teachers are the ones who "show us" how it's done, rather than tell us. In many cases, a "picture really is worth a thousand words." At least, for me it is. We would all agree that many things are taught better by demonstration and illustration. By Elaine Gee Well, I guess it's time I got around and started my news.
Edie and Laura called on me one day last week. I have some news they had. A lot of friends and family were at Ruth Manley's memorial service on Saturday. Her daughters came in from California and Florida and Sue came down from Apalachin, NY. Phyllis lives in Florida and Ann and her family are from California. My daughter-in-law is back in the Sayre Hospital. Get well Evelyn. Hazel and Roger were over to Wal-Mart on Sunday afternoon. She has been spending a lot of time up here with Roger. Visitors came up and saw me on Monday. This is short but I hope to have more next time. By Richard & Joyce Pratt It's been a beautiful week, sunny and nice with some much needed rain over the weekend. The flower gardens are beautiful with Iris and many other spring flowers in bloom. Mary's vegetable garden is looking good as well. Birthday best wishes go out to Betty Chamberlain celebrating a birthday May 24th: Georgia Pepper on the 26th; Doris Havens who will be celebrating her 91st birthday on May 31. Happy birthday ladies! Sincere sympathy from all her friends here at Hillcrest to Jean Randall in the loss of her sister Janice Wrisley. Pastor Richard Noggle had the Sunday night service this week with a message from Acts Chapter 1 verses 2 to 11 "Ascension of Jesus to Heaven" and the promise of His return some day in the future. Shirley Young played the piano. After the service a time of fellowship and snacks of cookies, brownies, popcorn, and punch for the Pastor because he is leaving Troy in about four weeks. We have enjoyed having him to fill in on Sunday nights and he will be missed by many. |
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