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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-07-15, Page 8MITCHLER HILTS Susan Elizabeth Hilts, daughter of Floyd and Patricia Hilts of R.R. 2 Brussels, and Wayne Eric Mitchler, son of Eric and Hazel Mitchler of R.R. 4 Brussels were married June 27 at the United Church, Brussels. The maid of honour was the bride's sister, Jennifer Hilts and the best man was Brian Mitchler, brother of the groom. The couple plans to reside in Alberta. • (Photo by Harvey McDowell) Barbecue and family picnic held at Belgrave H & N DAIRY SYSTEMS LTD. Sales, Service 8 Installation of U. A.• 887-6063 pipelines & milking parlours R.R.4 WALTON A8 — THE BRUSSELS POST, JULY 15, 198. Bible schoo a success in Walton Correspondent MRS. ALLAN MCCALL -Daily Vacation Bible School was held last week at Duff's United. Church when nearly 70 children,_ four to thirteen years participated in stories, songs, games and crafts each morning from 9-11:45._ On Friday evening parents and friends were invited to see what they had done and to view their crafts. An hour of entertainment was _held in the auditorium of the church. All classes went up. to the front seats of the church with their-teachers. Each class sang a number then_the teachers.handed out certificates to each one pre- sent. Mrs. Good told a very interesting story about a bird "Fanny's Nest" while Pastor Correspondent MRS. GEORGE BROWN Former members, their families and friends joined the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church, Gorrie, on Sunday, June 28 to cele- brate the Centennial of the Church Building. Baskets of peonies and bouquet of roses adorned the sanctuary. Rev. Hugh Nugent, minis- ter of the pastoral charge of Ripley and Ashfield was the guest minister at the morn- ing service. He chose as his subject "A Church for this Age". He demonstrated how people to-day could learn from the early church to be open to fellow Christ- ians, to outsiders and to God and stressed the need for the church to provide channels where people could express their faith. Music for the morning service was provided by con- gregational members, a duet by Mrs. Gordon Moir and Mrs. Jas. Robinson and a solo by Hugh Deighton ac- companied by Mrs. Deigh- ton. Rev. Vernon Tozer, minis- ter of Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel, was the guest minister at the evening service He challenged the congregation to get "Back to Basics",-to have respect for God and his laws, to profess faith in Christ as Saviour, and to prepare to follow the Lord and serve him whatever the cost. "An anniversary is a good time to renew Christ- ian commitment", he con- cluded. The ministry of music at the evening service was cap- ably filled by The Howick Municipal Quartet, consist- ing of Harold Robinson, Wes Ball, Ken Dettman, and Gordon Kaster, with Mrs. Jno. Freeman as accompan- ist. Following each service re- freshments were served so that all might enjoy a time of fellowship. Greeting from former ministers were read, expressing regrets that they' Good showed pictures on a screen. It told of the foundat- ion on how we build our lives, Martin Baan -spoke a few words of appreciation to all the workers who had helped out during the week; to Rev. Swan,4'reading the- opening scriptures in music, Marie McGavin, sports, Judy- Lee, and Pam. Clark, and assistant Oierly Fraser,-- snack and offering, - Vickie Tanner, crafts-director, Brenda Hen- ry and assistant r Pastor Good and Audrey Hackwell, story teller, Mrs. Good, nursery teachers, Joan Clark, and assistants Judy Emmerich, Sharon Dalton, and Carol- anne Williamson, pre- primary, Dianne McCallum and Mary Baan, middle could not attend. REV. LLOYD MARTIN ARRIVES Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd Mar- tin and family of Kapuska- sing have arrived at the Gorrie United Church Manse. The Induction Ser- vice was held Friday evening in the Wroxeter United Church. Joint services will be held in July alternating between Wroxeter and Gorrie. Next Sunday July 12 service will be held in Wroxeter United Church at 10:30 a.m. July 19 in Gorrie United Church and July 26 in Wroxeter. PERSONALS Miss Bernice Brown and Mrs. Ivy Abbott of Hamilton visited Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Free- man R.R. 2 Gorrie and attended the Fordwich Gar- den Party. Mr. and Mrs. George Keil have returned from a trip to Texas. Mrs. Ken Hastie has re- turned home from Wingham and District Hospital. A number from Gorrie attended the Carrick Camp Meetings near Deemerton. Rev. Wesley Ball of Thames- ford was the speaker. Mr and Mrs. Jas. Stewart and Jason of Mayne Corners visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart and attended Knox Presbyterian Centennial Service on Sun- day. A number attended Ford- wich United Church Garden Party on Tuesday evening. The Auction Sale sponsor- ed by the Gorrie Park Board was held at the Gorrie Town Hall on Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs. Thos. Edgar and Miss Faye Edgar of St. Thomas attended Knox Pres- byterian Centennial Service on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Snell of Labrador City, Newfound- land; Mr. and Mrs., Wm. Behrns visited last Sunday with Mrs. Mac Newton and Brian. Mrs. Edward Bolander class,. Dianne Baan, junior class, Dave Baan. - An offering was received and dedicated by Mr. Baan. The benediction was given by Pastor Good. SECOND PLACE _ The Walton Pee Wee Boys came _ second_ when they participated in the Blue Division tournament with Teeswater, _ Mildmay and Bluevale recently in Blyth. Walton_Boys team, was Jeff McGavin, Mark Jones, Brent Robinson, Blaine Shannon, Richard love, Steven_ Ryan, Ron Pryce, Craig Hackwell, Bill Gulutzenr Ken. Axtmann, and Ron Vercruyssen, In the consolation champ- ionship game Brent, Robin- son led Walton with two home runs to give Walton a 16.4,- victory over Ripley. Correspondent MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE 887-9487 Seventy-five descendants were present at the Edgar reunion July 12 at Riverview Park, Wingham. The games were in the charge of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ireland of Teeswater and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jacques Of Walkerton. Kenneth MacDonald of Teeswater gave Grandpa Edgar's blessing and all enjoyed a smorgasbord supper. After the supper the pres- ident, Elva Jacques of Gorrie conducted a short business meeting. Mrs. George Gibson of Wingham, secretary-trea- surer, read minutes of last year's meeting, and officers were appointed for 1982. The president is Elva Jacques, Gorrie, vice president, David Ireland, Teeswater, secre- tary-treasurer, Mrs. George Gibson, sports committee, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jacques, Walkerton and Mr. and Mrs. Bellanger, Wingham. A moment of silence was observed for those who had passed on during the year. Those attending were from Teeswater, Bluevale, Lon- don, Wingham, Clifford, Walkerton, Goderich, Sar- nia, Gorrie, Blyth, Wroxeter, Lucknow, Woodstock, Rip- ley, and Belerave. PROCTER REUNION The 50th Annual Procter Reunion was held at the Belgrave Women's Institute Hall with a record crowd of 94 signing the register. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent visiting, checking Charles and Abrahani Proc- ter's family trees and vievir, ing named pictures, ances- tor's tools, hand made crafts, Bibles, etc. with written notations Of interest. All enjoyed the sports for Mark Jones from Walton was Oxen the most valuable pitcher award for the tourn- ament. Congratulations boys. PERSONAL VISITS Dr. Jean and Gerd West- ermann of Burlington spent a recent weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mills. On Friday Mr. and Mrs- Bruce Scott of Don Mills visited at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moffett and Brett of Guelph spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Traviss. Lester Machan of Toronto spent the _weekend with his mother Viola Kirkby. _ Mrs. Larry (Helen) Dun- can and son Corey of Russell, Manitoba_ are home for a holiday with her parents, Mr. young and old before a delicious chicken barbecue supper was served with all the trimmings. The president, Ross Proc- ter, and Ruth Alton, the secretary, conducted a-Short business meeting on the lawn where everyone could enjoy the great outdoor s. George Howson of Wing- ham was the oldest person present. Mr. and Mrs. George Howson were the longest married couple and little Laura Thomas, Brussels was the youngest in atten- dance. Each received a gol- den spoon. The officers for the 1982 reunion were chosen as follows: president, John Spirey, Ingersoll; vice presi- dent, Cam Procter, R.R. 5 Brussels; Secretary-Treasur- er, Arnold Spirey, London; Spjorts committee, Mr. and Mrs. James Stephens, List- owel and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grain, Listowel; lunch, Mrs. Ron Hill, Tavistock, Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler, Belgrave, Helen McBurney, Wingham and Beth Procter Relgrave., A large group s able to stay for the evt;.uing when Ross Procter showed slides he had taken on a tour to Kirkby Overblow, Yorkshire, England where the Procter descendents lived before coming to Canada in 1850. Tapes were also played back of former older members who had been interviewed by Ross regarding the early settlers. Guests were present from Sarnia, London, licler- ton, Ingersoll, Tavisiock, Kitchener, Hamilton, Toron- to, ListOwel, Chepstow, God. erich # Lucknow, Toronto, Lis- towel, Godetich hicknow, Wingham, Bel- grave, Blyth Brussels• and Seaford', A Post Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels , 887-6641, and Mrs. Allan Semi, Sun- day visitors at the same home were other daughters, Gail. Searle of Brampton and Earl and Mary Pennington of Goderich. On July 8 those taking in the day bus trip to .the Cullen Gardens and Nursery at Whitby were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schade, Mr. and Mrs. Torrance Dundas, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Stevens, Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs. Harold McCallum. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Achilles of Hearst accompanied Mr. and Mrs.-Rolly Achilles on a The weatherman co-opera- ted this year for a successful family Picnic which was held at the Belgrave Ball Park on Sunday. Between 250 - 300 hungry folks found the pork barbe- cue to their liking and the cool lemonade and cookies made a hit with the small fry. The Belgrave and Belmore Midget Girls teams battled to a 14-14 tie while the Old TimerS were a real crowd pleaser with Jim Coultes on the mound for the 1963 team and John McDowell doing two week motor trip to the East Coast. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coutts held a-birthday party Sunday at their home for the latter's aunt, Marie Burgess of Brus- sels. Those present were Ethel Long of Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Long, Brussels. Gary Long, Burlington, -Mr. and Mrs. Merton Hackwell and boys, McKillop, Mi. and Mrs. Allan Carter and girls, Clinton, Connie Ingram, Mississauga, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon _ Wey, Livermore, California and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Bennett and Nancy, Walton. the honours for the Make- shifts. McDowell's boys won out 3-2. By the way, broken bats are not redeemable. The frog jumping contest was a big hit with the kids and while Mark Coultes had the biggest, Jim Coultes' frog turned out to be the fastest moving, and he won the championships. The proceeds from the day go to help pay some bills at the arena. Thanks to all those who worked so hard and to those who came to make the day a success. Wingham Memorial Shop QUALITY SERVICE CRAFTSMANSHIP Open Every Weekday Your Guarantee for Over 35 Year*. of CEMETERY LETTERING BOX 1584 WINGHAM JOHN mAILICK Gorrie marks church centennial spent a weekend recently Donald Kestle of Palmer- with her sister Mrs. Nellie ston. Dredge and Mr. and Mrs. Classified Ads pay dividends , Big crowds attend Belgrave reunions