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The Brussels Post, 1981-05-27, Page 13ANYONE FOR A SLICE — Mrs. Hazel Procter cut the cake to celebrate Beglrave WI's 70th Anniversary. The WI Hall' in Belgrave was filled with well wishers from other units in the area Tuesday evening. Guest speaker was Louise Marritt from the Rural Development Outreach Project. (Photo by Hamilton) BC visitor in Belgrave N\kl/TLAND BRUSSELS 887-6663 MONKTON 347-2241 MURRAY SIDDALL STRATFORD — 2714522 AUTO INSURANCE —Stable competitive rates —10% discount EACH CAR two or more cars sAFEC0 —Loss of use — collision, coverage —40% farmers discount Call Us For Afore Information We Also Sell Homeowners, Farm, Life & Business Insurance ALLEY INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD. AIRCRAFT SPRAYING by Jim's Flying Service Ltd. on Grain - Beans - Corn SFLYIN6 SER The loss of 2 bushels of grain by ground equipment, even under dry conditions, pays for our service. "PLUS" Thousands of hours of crop spraying experience to insure the job is done right, ask your neighbour, chances are we have sprayed his crop. Call now to have your fields looked at, as we anticipate another busy season Contact MILTON L DIETZ UMW Seaforth, Ontario Phone Collett 519-527-0608 •IIIIIISIIIII•1111111111111111 111111111111111111111111 THE BRUSSELS POST, MAY 27, 1981 A13 Belgrave WI is 70 Correspondent MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE 887.9847 The Women's Institute Hall, Belgrave was filled to capacity on Tuesday evening when former members and friends as well as members from W.I. branches from the surrounding area gathered to celebrate the 70th anniver- sary of the Belgrave Wo- men's Institute. Seated at the head table were the President, Mrs. Ross Higgins, the secretary- treasurer, Mrs. James Hunt- er, Hazel Procter, Mrs. Wil- liam Porter and Louise Mer- ritt. Mrs. Norman Coultes provided piano accompani- ment for the singing of the Institute Grace. A birthday cake, decorated by Olive Balt was cut by Hazel Procter, who has been a member for the longest period of time. Cake and ice-cream were served to everyone followed by a pro- gram which began with a quartet, Mrs. Bill Coultes, Mrs. Glenn Coultes, Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. George Johnston accompan- ied by Mrs. Howard Morton. Mrs. William Porter, the President of the Huron. West District brought greetings. The secretary read letters from former members who were unable to attend. The president reported on sever- al events coming up soon, including the District Annual Metting in St. Helen's on May 25, the Historical meet- ing in the Wingham Town Hall on may 27, the Birthday party at Callendar Nursing Home, Brussels on June 10 and the East Wawanosh Public School Grade 8 Grad- uation Banquet n June 22. Plans are being made for a bus trip to the Agricultural Museum at Milton during July. Mrs. John Anderson con- ducted the In Memoriam for the members who passed away since 1976. Mrs. Dan Hallahan, Mrs. George Michie, Mrs. Herb Wheeler, Mrs. Gordon Higgins, and Mrs. Jack McGiel. Mrs. Glenn Coultes introduc- ed the guest speaker, Mrs. Louise Merritt who has charge of the Rural Develop- ment . Outreach Project, studying the quality of life in rural Ontario. This project, began in 1976, was funded by -the Kellogg Foundation and dev- eloped by the University of Guelph. The town of Wing- ham and the Township of Turnberry were chosed for the survey and it has been found that there is a high Calvin - Brick U.C.W. met May 20 at the home of Mrs. Doris Taylor. Mrs. John Jamieson began the worship service. Mrs. Leonard Pal- mer gave a reading. A business portion follow- ed with a discussion of a special meeting,,Rine 8th at 8:15 p.m. The speaker will be Wesley Bell, Juvenile Pio- bation Officer for Huron and Bruce. Arrangements were made for a cold meat supper to be held May 30 on the Women's Institute Hall, Bel- grave, being served from 5 to 7 p.m. percentage of people the age of 65 in this area. The information gathered by talking to these seniors has been contributed to cab- inet and has raised the awareness of urban people to the living condit- ions of seniors in a rural area. This project will be finish- ed by March 1982 and will then be taken up by the Schoolof Rural Planning and Development, a new school at the University of Guelph. Mrs. Norman oultes thanked Mrs. Merritt for her talk and presented her with a gift.. The Roll Call was answer ed by a picture of clipping of interest for the Tweedsmuir History. Mrs. Garner Nichol- son read two poems. The history of the Belgrave W.I. was prepared and pre- sented' by Mrs. Walter Scott. On February 16,1911 about 50 women gathered int he Orange Hall to form a W.I. Mrs. Gordon McBurney showed slides of her son Hlugh's trip to Africa. Mrs. John Jamieson clos- ed the meeting with the benediction and Mrs. Doris Taylor and her group served lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Arm- strong, of Thorndale and Mrs. George Martin were Sunday visitors with Mr. and • Mrs. Jim Coultes of Wingham. Mr. and Mrs. Maitland Edgar, Brenda, Dianne and Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Barry under the direction of Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. James Ander- son was the first President and the meetings were held in the member's homes. Over the years the women worked along with the Red Cross to help in both. World Wars, they raised money to help improve the community. They' published a cook book worked at improving Brandon Cemetery and help- ed the Wingham and District Hospital. Mrs. Earl Ander- son reviewed the activities of recent years including spon- soring the 4-H Clubs, sup- porting the Cubs and Boy Scouts and purchasing the Forester's Hall in 1975. Everyone enjoyed looking over the display of the Tweedsmuir book the School Fair book and Hunter farm history. The members wish to thank all who attended and contributed to the success of their 70th birthday celebrat- ions. Edgar, Christopher and Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Park all of Petrolia, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Edgar of Brigdew, Mrs. Roger Bie-• man, Kent, Blair and Susan of R.R. 2, Lucknow, Mrs. Niel Edgar, Kim and Todd of R.R. 3 Wingham, Mrs. Edgar of „Wingham, Murray Edgar of Aylmer, Miss Tammie McGlynn of London, Miss Edna Henshaw of New Westminister, B.C. Miss Debbie Fincher of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Charles John- ston, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Craig, Debbie, Douglas and David of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daer, Terry and Patricia of R.R. 5, Wingham, Gary Ross of Harriston, Tracey Kennedy of,Teeiwat- er, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse spent Victoria Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar, Dow and Joanne. Supper guests at the home of Mrs. Irlma Edgar of Wingham were Miss Edna Hensaw of New Westminist- er B.C., Mr. and Mrs. Char- les Johnston of Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Edgar of R.R. 4 Wingham, this being the occasionof Harvey's birthday. noon visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston. Mrs. Monica Burgess of York, England is visiting with her friend Miss Lillian Patter. Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Potter of Beamaville visited on Sun- day with her sister Mis Miss Lillian Patter and her friend Mrs. Monica Burgess. This community extends sincere sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Black in the sudden passing of her broth- er Wesley Burkholder. We are pleased to hear that Bert Johnston was able to return to his home on Friday after being a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Han- na, Mr. and :Mrs. Lorne Jamieson of Wingham and Mr. and Mrs. David Lennox of Listowel enjoyed a four day bus trip from Tuesday to Friday last week, to the Rochester Lilac Festival in New York State. Mr, and Mrs. Clare Van Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Camp, Mr. and Mrs, Ken Johnston of Wing- ham and Miss Nora Van Camp of Brookhaven Nur- sing Home Wingham at- tended the funeral of Ronald Van Camp from the Mac, Kenzie Funeral Home of Lucknow on. Monday. Mrs. Velma Blatchford of Sudbury visited on Friday with her cousins Miss Edna Hensaw of New Westminist- er B.C. and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse at the latter's home. Miss Edna Henslia kof New Westminister B.C. spent a few days at the home of her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse and also spent a week with her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston of Blyth. Mr. and MRs. Alvin Mc- Donald were Sunday after- UCW to hear probation officer