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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-09-16, Page 8There's never been a better time to save! Let the Royal Bank , say can do to all your banking needs. Ask our staff today which of our savings accounts is best Tor you. When you succeed ...we succeed. ROYAL BANK VANS OUNTRY ST Specials for Sept. 16 - 23 Thompson & Sultana Raisins 155 Fancy Barbados Molasses Soup Mix Sweetened Cocoanut . Mixed Nuts 2.30, .451b. 1.491b. COWAN'S COUNTRY STORD," I E N.Turnberes, St, BrUssels Ont. (519) 891-6969 AVG A8 — THE BRUSSELS POST, SEPTEMBER 16, 1981 Lorries church celebrates125 Correspondent MRS. GEORGE BROWN 335.3424 Rev. W. J. C. Buchanan of New Market, a former Gorrie United Church minister spoke to the congregation Sunday on "The Path of Life". He told us that, if you go through life with a dream in your mind, a voice in your ear, a sword in your hand, and a song in your heart, these are what you need to get from nowhere to some- where. Harold Robinson and Wes- ley Ball favoured with two duets, "Whisper a Prayer" and "Life's Railway to Heaven", accompanied by Mrs. John Freeman on the piano. The choir sang the Anthem, "Precious Memor- ies" with Mrs. Sheldon Mann accompaning on the organ. At the close of the service, the congregation was invited to the church hall to share in a time of refreshment and fellowship. St. Stephen's Anglican Church also had special ser- vice on Sunday morning con- ducted by Rev. George And- erson of Grand Bend, a former minister now retired, Rev,, Anderson based his sermon Il Cor. 3, and also spoke on the history of Howick. Township. Rev. Harry Jennings of Wroxeter assisted. Holy Communion was observed. The Howick Legion Drum- head service was held at the Community centre conducted by Rev. Lockhart Royal of Goderich and Padre George Anderson of Grand Bend. The Brussels Pipe Band was in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hock- ridge of Scarborough were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hyndman. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Austin and Peter of Tillsonburg spent the weekend with Mrs. Wm. Austin Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Jas Austin and Derek of Elmira visited Saturday at the same home. Mr. and Mrs. David Gow- ing, Amy and Matthew of Mitchell visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Johnston and attended the The 125th Howick Town- ship Anniversary celebrat- ions were well attended. They started Wednesday with a Variety concert and the choo- sing of the Queen and Prin- cess. There were approxi- mately 16 in each class. Eleanore Gibson of Ford- wich was chosen Queen while the Princess was Linda Merk- ley, R.R. 1, Wroxeter. The. contest was held in the Ethel Correspondent MRS. CLIFF BRAY 887-6086 Mr. and Mrs. Greg Roy of Sudbury and Mrs. Velma Vodden of London visited Winners of the August draw of the Wingham and District Association for the Mentally Retarded were Josephine Cronin, Box 188. Brussels Carol Wheeler of R.R. 5, Brussels has a new career - teaching figure skating in Labrador. She will be staying in Labrador City and will also be teaching at the Wabush figure skating club about two miles away and the Sermont figure skating club in Que- bec. Carol got the call for the job from the president of Labrador City Skating Club. Although she has just finish- ed studies to become an executive secretary, Carol thought she might as well try the skating position while it 125th Howick parade. Mr. Jas. Parnan of Florida visited Friday at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Strong, Mrs. Hartwell Strong, Mr. Roy Strong, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bennett. Visitors on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Robinson were Mr. and Mrs. Telford Seip, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huth of Waterloo. Mr. Alvin Huth of Guelph; Mrs. Jean Killinger of Fergus; Mr. Arnold Krel- ler, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Werner Con. 12 Howick Twp. Community Centre with ap- proximately 800 attending. Bingo was held on Thurs- day evening. Friday registra- tion was held in Fordwich and Gorrie Halls. Friday evening dancing was to the Chapar- alle. On Saturday morning from 9 - 12 noon the former pupils of Howick met in the Howick Central School with rooms to register in from each school Section. with Mrs. Wardlaw. Mr. Howard Ellis is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gord- ing and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blyth - winner of $1,500 trip draw to destination of their choice. Barry Holliday, Box 680, Durham - winner of $100 weekend trip package to destination of their choice. skater was offered. Although she was supposed to start her job on September 21, that's' an impossibility because she is representing Morris Town- ship in the Miss Midwestern Fair contest in Lucknow on the 19th. She will be leaving on September 21, however. As a pro, Carol will be teaching everyone from pre- schoolers to juniors and- seniors. "The clubs out there are really competitive," she said. IT's going to be a seven day week. job where Carol could put in anywhere bet- ween 45 and 50 hours. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nickel spent a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stefan of R.R. 1 Glenburnie. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mulloy and Kristie of Paris attended the Howick 125th Anniversity and visited Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. Mrs. Hugh Switzer of Conn also called at some home. Mr. and Mrs. George Gregg and Geordie of Toronto were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hayden during the 125th Howick Anniversary celebrations. The Parade's many entries approximately 250 assembl- ed in Fordwich on the various streets prior to travelling to Howich Community Centre for official ceremonies follow- ed by a Pork Barbecue enjoyed by approximately 1600 people. A capacity crowd attended the dance on Saturday even- ing' at the Centre. Veroaman, all of Rockglen Sask., visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Bray and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gowing. A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Bray on Sunday, Sept. 6, in honour of Mrs. Annie Bray's 85th birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bray, Mr. and. Mrs. Ken Bray and Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bray. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Pearson, Mrs. Florence Cardiff, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bremner and Doris attended a retire- ment party for Miss Margaret Vipond of Atwood held at the Upper Thames Public School at Mitchell on Sunday. Robert and Isabelle Brem- ner spent the weekend at their cottage at Amberly and attended the barbecue for the ball Club at Belfast. Mr. and Mrs, Hugh Miller of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Grant Miller, Vikki, Kevin and Krista of Sudbury spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Bev. Brears Brian, Karen and Paul of R.R. 3 , Palmerston; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baldwin and baby Mark of Paris were dinner guests Saturday even- ing. On Sunday evening, dinner guests were Misses Florence Riddell and Jean Laing of New Hamburg. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Town- send of Stratford visited Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Rae Pinnell of Baden; Mrs. Ernest Harris of Wingham, Mrs. Dorothy Keller of Guelph and Mrs. Hugh Switzer pf Conn called on Mrs. Cameron Edgar and other acquaintance in the village. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nolan of Aylmer, Que., and Roy Haskins of McIntosh , visited Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Haskins. Amy Gingrich of Hollyrood spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robin Bolander. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Under- wood of Newmarket and Wes. Underwood of Bluevale visited Sunday with Mrs. Bert Hubbard. Mrs. Irene Osborne of Moosomin, Sask. and Mrs. David Moore of Esterhazy, Sask. were recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Dickert. The ladies are cousins.mr. Wm. Huth of Kitchen- er. visited Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Robinson and attended the Lutheran Memorial services in Howick Twp. on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walmsley of Orillia; Mrs. Barbara Beachy and Ronald Walmsley of Toronto attend- ed the services in the United Church and called on Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Edgar. Mr. Bruce Edgar and son Robert of Toronto also visited at the home. Mrs Mervyn Grainger of Exeter and Mr. Bruce Grain- ger of Montreal, Que, were Labour Day weekend guests of Mrs. Cecil Grainger. Wingham winners off to Labrador Frito-Lay Chips 200 gr. .99 Pepsi qt. bottles 3 for .99 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 aim, to 10 p.ini Friday and SaturdaV 8 aim. to 11 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m, Brussels Howick's 125th a blast Mrs. Bray celebrates 85th