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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-09-09, Page 7EARL M. SOMERS Earl Maxwell Somers, died Sept. 1, 1981 in his 88th year, at the Wingham General Hospital. He was the hus- band of the late Dora Somers (1974), nee Watson and was preceased by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by sons Paul Somers, Kitchener and Ar- chie Holmes, Brantford, grandchildren Suzanne (Mrs. Daniel Welsby) and Dale, (Mrs. Gilbert Melloway) of Brandford. He is also surviv- ed by four great grandchild- ren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Somers was a retired mail courier, serving 49 years with the Brussels Post office. He started October, 1928 and finished 'October, 1977. He was presented with a medal from the Canadian govern- ment for his outstanding service. . The late Mr.,,Somers rested at the M.L. Watts Funeral Home "Brussels Chapel." where funeral service was held at St. John's Anglican Church at 2 p.m. on Friday Rev. John Swan - officiated. Interment followed in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Emerson Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Car- son Watson, Reg. Watson, Pal Somers and Vern Hupfer. r Septic Tanks. Cleaned • Phone i:ouis Bloke. R.R. 2, Beussels, Ont. 887-6800 rt-to5Z),IC r..) 3 CO C!:;) Lf ,x j`-' L.3 -za)..... 0 -;\ C-3 k•-, 31 u--• "Tavel guide for the disabled" will answer all your questions. What's the parking situation like? Will you be able to manoeuvre through entrances? Are there convenient washroom facilities? These kinds of queStions are answered for more than 100 major tourist attractions in Ontario in "Travel Guide for the Disable& You'll also find out about: accessable accommodation; Canadian Hearing Society offices; Canadian National Institute for the Blind district offices; provincial parks with comfort stations for the handicapped; transportation contacts and Highway 400/401 service centres. Make sure your surpriset are pleasant ones when you travel in Ontario. Get the "Guide" by writing: Ontario Travel, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario 'M7A 2E1. Tel: (416) 965-4008 (collect) Ministry of Industry and Tourism Ontario Larry Grossman, Minister William Davis, Premier THE BRUSSELS POST, SEPTEMBER 9, 1981 — A7 Lectern dedicated in Belgrave Correspondent MRS. LEWIS STONEHOUSE A brass lectern for the Memorial Book was present- ed to Knox United Church, Belgrave on Sunday, in mem- ory of the late Leslie Bolt, by the family. Following prayer, Rev. John G. Roberts dedi- cated the stand to the glory of God. A family dinner was served at the Bolt residence after the service. MARK ANNIVERSARY Members of, the Knox Presbyterian. Church, Bel- grave are celebrating the 117th anniversary of their church on Sunday, Septem- ber 13 at 11 a.m. Rev. John Honeyman of Toronto will be the guest speaker. He at one . rime was the former minister at Blyth, Auburn and Clinton. The choir of Melville Pres- byterian Church, Brussels will be assisting at the ser- vice. Everyone is welcome. Vincent Makas of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler. W.M.S. HAS MEMO The W.M.S. meeting was held on Monday afternoon August 31 at the home of Mrs. Garner Nicholson. Mrs. Ivy Cloakey presided and read a poem on "Prayer." The scripture was. read by Mrs. Mac .Scott from Mat- thew 6. MRs. Nicholson led in prayer and Mrs. Joe Dunbar gave a meditation on prayer. 3 guests were present. 4 sick and shut-in visits were recorded. Obitu ary Secretary's report was read by Mrs. Dunbar and 'Mrs. Victor Youngblut gave the treasurer's report. Collection was received and dedicated. Mrs. Youngblut introduced the special guest Ms. Grace Richardson, on holiday from Zombis,, where she teaches the children of Missionaries and other Europeans. There are over 100 childen staying at the school including some Native children. The school is , situated in a remote area called Kolene Hills and she showed some very interesting slides of the area and told of the work that she has been involved in since 1972. The fall rally will be held on October 14, in Belgrave. For the October meeting each member is to bring a story or poem on "Thanksgiving" to read. Mrs. Cloakey closed with prayer and lunch was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. William Black returned home last Wednesday after visiting with her sister and brother-in law Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sholdice of Parksville B.C. and other relatives in Sask- atchewan and Manitoba. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood. Fitch, Jason and. Jeremy visited on Sunday evening with their aunt, Mrs. Leslie Bolt. Mrs. LArry Mayberry of Londesboro visited with her mother Mrs. Robert Procter on Tuesday, September 1. Friends and neighbours of Sam Fear, who is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth MacDonald were supper guests at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse on Sunday. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanna, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson returned home last Monday after a 5 day trip on the Golden Age bus to Dutch. Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hanna and boys of Palmerston visit- ed on. Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson. Midweek visitors with Mrs. Robert Procter were Mrs. Howard Zettler of Chepstow and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill, Jeffery, Richard and Robbie, of R.R. 1 Tavistock. Mrs. Dennis Ensom of Sar- nia also visited at the same home and spent a couple of days with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Stone- house visited with their sister-in-law Mrs. Norman Stonehouse of London on Wednesday and Thursday of last week and also called on Rev. Hugh and Mrs. Wilson of Exeter. Jeff and David McKee and StevenMichie returned home on Friday August 28 after attending Hockey School in Kitchener for one week. Misses Trudy Taylor and Cindy Campbell returned home recently after visitng with Trudy's brother Dr. Ronald Taylor of St. John's, Newfoundland. Mr. and Mrs. George Michie have just returned home from a two week trip to the Atlantic provinces. Dinner guests last Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston were Mr. and Mrs. Don Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fullarton of Bright- Homemakers p dinner to raise The Board of Directors of Town and Country Home- makers held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Gwyn Whilsmith where members enjoyed lunch on the shores of Lake. Huron at St. Joseph. Tickets were distributed to each member for "Japanese Cuisine" to be held in September. It was reported that the spring bulbs should be available for sale at this event. The committee from the north end of the county reported plans are underway for a variety concert featuring good local entertainment to on, Rev. Ure and Mrs. Stewart of Seaforth, Mrs. Isabel Hunt of Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McDon,- ald of Brussels. Danny Thompson of God- erich spent a few days last week with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnston. Ian Japanese funds be held in October at the F.. E Madill Secondary School in Wingham. This "may be an annual fund-raising event with everything from music to comedy" says Bev Brown, chairman of the board. Executive Director, Jean Young informed the board that to date, $16,002 has been raised for thd building fund, for the office on Victoria Street. In an effort to hold its meeting on a rotation basis throughout the county, the next regular board meeting is tentatively planned for Sep- tember 23, in Exeter.