Mystery Solved

In case you don't read my comments, my friend Allison solved the mystery of the spoon with the hole:

"Spoodle
This style of stirring stick originated from Holland in the 1800?s. It is a perfect spoon.
The flat edge glides across the bottom of the pot while the pointed edge gets into the corners. The hole aerates as it mixes. An absolute must for your wooden spoon collection"

Very interesting. I didn't even know what I was missing out on. Thank goodness I have one now. My soups will never be the same. :)