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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1981-11-11, Page 3Ship your Livestock with Art Heffron Blyth SHIPPER FOR United Co-operatives of Ontario Livestock Marketing Division Octane Stockyards Toronto 8y 8 a.m. Monday 523.4221 44:1111#140, Stockers & Feeders also available E. LONGSTAFF -OPTOMETRIST- SEAFORTH 527-1240 Monday to Friday 9 5:30 Saturday 9-12:00 FREE PARKING ON PREMISES Closed Wednesdays By Appointment FIRST WORLD WAR VETERAN — Fred Thuell of Brussels, a veteran of the First. World War reminsced about the First World War H & N DAIRY SYSTEMS LTD' Sales, Service 8 installafion of pipelines & milking parlours WALTON Bushes Wanted Buying Bush Lots or `Selected Trees FREE ESTIMATES TOP PRICES • CASH Craig .HardwoOds Ltd. Auburn Bill Craig Al Craig 526-7220 526-7512 Daily Bonus Draw Win a Gift Certificate Equal to your Purchase (Winner every shopping day) LAST WEEK'S WINNERS: Nov. 2 - Dianne Wasson - $59.98 Nov. 3 - Glenyce McClinchey - $12.00 Nov. 4 - Dulcie Mero, Goderich - $51.00 Nov. 5 - Florence Johnston, Bluevale - $11.98 Nov. 6 - Betty Moon, Londesboro - $40.00 Nov. 7 - Sharon Wilson - $10.80 Val's Fashion Fare •Blyth 523-4351 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK CHIARGEX WELCOME MAN *AS OUNTRY STO Specials Week of November 11 - .17 Butterscotch 1.490. .601). 1.68th. 1.99th. QCOWAN' , Brussels S COUNTRY STORE' Chips Medium Macaroni Shells 1Prunes Peanut Butter Brazil Nuts VoiTurnberry St., Ont. (519) 887-6060 •••• THE BRUSSELS POST, NOVEMBER 11, 1981 — A3 Win Menzies award 'here. Four former Brussels Pub- lic School students were the (recipients of tlia• George 'Menzies Endowment award when commencement exek- cises were held at F.E. Secondary SchOol on Friday night. The George Menzies award was established 11 years ago and the money is interest from an amount set aside by George Menzies, who was a , Grey Township farmer. The award benefits grad- , uates of Brussels Public School who are going on to further their education and who have received top marks. In the past 11 years, an amount in excess of $32,000 has been given out, benefit- ing 58 students. The awards were presented by Mrs. Dor- een Raymond, a teacher at the Brussels Public School. MENZIES AWARD WINNERS — From left, Karen Johnston, Paul Johnston, Sherry Robertson and Pauline McLellan were this year's Menzies Endowment award winners. The Menzies awards are presented each year by Doreen Raymond, a teacher at the Brussels Public School, to former Brussels Public School Continued from page 1 his right lung, severed a nerve in his spine and rendered him a paraplegic. His other brother Joe was wounded at Arras, France and had a crippled right arm when a piece of shrapnel went through his forearni. Fred himself escaped with a dose of stomach ulcers and was slightly shell shocked in the spring of 1918. Of course being in the war put Fred in a lot of dangerous situations, but one of the most dangerous he remembers was when they moved up to the Amiens Front, between Amiens and Villers, Breteneau in France. This was known as Death Valley. Their colonel unwisely set them up on the edge of the valley where they pitched their tents. The enemy spotted their tents and immediately opened artillery fire on them and blew them off,the edge of the cliff. DIG IN TO CLIFF That forced the battalion to evacuate and dig into the side of the cliff for protection. As a result of the colonel's move, several troops were lost. That taught them a lesson so that they never pitched tents where they could come under artillery fire from the enemy again. students with top marks who plan to further their education. The awards presentation took place at the F.E. Madill commencement exercises in Wingham on Friday night. (Photo by Ranney) Upon Fred's discharge he joined the Great War Veteran's Association from which the Legion sprung. This year the Brussels Legion is celebrating its 50th anniversary and Fred Theull is one Legion member who has been given the honorary title 'iof Life Member which is bestowed upon those who have given exemplary service as Legionaires. In his civil vocation, Fred was a tool and die maker. He got his experience in Detroit and upon his return to Canada in 1932 was engaged as a top executive in the plant management industry. He spent his last 15 years of work with the Department of Reforms Institution in an executive man- agement capacity in charge of Industry. He worked out of Guelph. He is a professional life member'of the Society of Manufactur- ing and Engineers. He retired to Brussels in 1966. Continuing his thoughts on Remem- brance Day, he said, "I believe more history, mainly in the form of lectures, should be administered in our educational system to keep sacred in the, hearts of our young people, the sacrifice given by their ancestors in both the First and Second Great Wars Bluevale WMS hears of mission of the topic, saying, "You shall be servants of one another". Faults divide bet- ween those that serve and those being served. She told us of Matte, who had epilepsy for 6 years with no medical help, who lived with her family of 12 in a very small Mrs. Lola Mann read Scrip-, shack. After she made friends ture from St. Matthew, fol- with a missionary she receiv- lowed with prayer by Mrs. ed medical help which con- Alba Mundell. trolled her seizures and she Mite box money was collected was able to learn to read and and a letter of appreciation j write which changed things was read from Rev. Trites ' for her. There were daily commenting on the service defeats in life but she learned taken by the W.M.S. on to know and love Christ. God October 18. Sixteen members meant for blacks and, whites answered the roll call with a to love one another Lunch was verse mentioning "Iternem- served by the hostess, Mrs, brance". Mrs. Golley was in chargerry Elliott, Mrs. Mann and Mrs: Mundell. Remembrance Day is sacred Ghosts, old ladies, bagmen plain clothesmen and many other scary monsters met at St. Stephen's Church Hall, Gorrie on Friday, October 30 to celebrate Hallowe'en. The Choir, Sunday School pupils and interested family members helped to make an exciting afternoon of fun and laughter. Craig King suppl- ied a cut-out lighted pump- kin. Numerous games includ- ing apple bobbing, musical chairs, travelling suitcase and craft-time were enjoyed by the juniors while the seniors enjoyed numerous games of 'Bingo. The lucky number was won by Barb Bennett while the Hallowe'en birthday was won by Evelyn Zimmerman. Carolyn Strong drew the children's attention when she "Remembrance" was the theme of the November 4 meeting of the Bluevale Women's Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian church. Mrs. Golley read a poem and the hymn chosen was "Give me the wings of faith". Case adjourned read a Hallowe'en Story. A supper of hot dogs, home baked beans, witches brew, cupcakes and treats conclud- ed a thrilling Hallowe'en The Gorrie Seniors "Come Alive Club" held their Games evening in the Town Hall on Tuesday. with over 35 attend- ing. Euchre winners were Ladies - Mrs. Jos. Simmons, Mrs. Harold Robinson: Men - Martin Scott and George Brown. Birthday nearest Hal- lowe'en Mrs. Margaret Adams, Wroxeter. Crokinole - Jasper Farrish. The case of a Fordwich man charged with attempted mur- der was adjourned for a week 'at Provincial Court in Goder- ich Monday. Frank Stroop, 160, is scheduled to appear again at\the' court Monday ' (Nov. 16). He is in custody at a psychiatric unit. Mr. Stroop •Vbak cluxged after a shooting ik\Morris Township (lot 22, concession 9) Sept. 4. Rene Vercruyssen, 45, of R.R. 2 Blyth was good condition at Wingham . and District Hospital the following Monday, with bull- et wounds to the hip and shoulder. Gorrie Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ste- vens, Kim and Ken of Brama- lea • visited Mrs.A.L. Step- hens on Sunday. Mrs. Jos Simmons spent last weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Freiburger R.R. 3, Walkerton. St. Stephens Hallowe'en party a success