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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1963-03-14, Page 6SE.APORTH UPHOLSTERY Centre Street Telephone 446 For all -kinds of upholstering Brussels Representati v e SELWYN BAKER Phone '263J Brunel* a.4•41CP frgritS.DAY, MARGE: 14th, 3.96 THE BRU)SSWLS POST, 1341ppELs, ONTARIO The Evening Circle of the United Church UCW BAKE SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 16th 3 p.m. to 5 pan. BRUSSELS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1411§AMMWHOWwsrerpoimmiwog -mbaaatitam.gesw:di.gelaammalles:r . AMA —Elik a re d VARIETY NIGHT c e ming 17 R:. DA MARCH 29th rus$els Public ;Sq:1-1.ocil Auditorium At 8 p.m. MARCH' IS RED CROSS MONTH IN CANADA Bch is Red Cross month in Canada. This year marks the hundredth anniversay of the founding ,of the Rel Cross in, Geneve, !Switzerland. From very small beginning, this organ!. zation has grown to fantastic proportions in those 100 years, It all stared back in 1850 when Eienri Dunant, a. Swiss banker witnessed a furious battle between.. the France-Sardinian forces and the. Austrian a.t ,Solferino, The violence of the fight had caused untold thousands of dead and wounded on both sides. So dismayed was Diluent at the lack of medical facilities that he organized a Small group of Lombardian 'peasants to comfort the wounded 'until they could be given medical aidor until death mercifully took them from their misery. Henri Dunant recorded the : events-eat Solferme —in a book 'nailed "A Memory of Solferne" 'which he published at his own ) expense and circulated to tha ITeads of State of all Enropean countries. The influence 'of this book led to the formation of the 'International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863. Lees,., than a year later, 14 Statee were signatpries to the first Geneva Convention "for the. amelioration of the conditions the wounded in. armies in the In 1.864, several national Red Cross Societies were formed • in, Europe and by the turn of the century were undertaking hu- manitarian tasks in time of peace (fii Canada, the first fled Gross wos flown by Colonel Ge S. Ryoreon during the tine - of the Eiej Rebellion. Colonel. Ryerson, an, army surgeon, later formed a Branch of the British Red Crone )Society in. ev:Hada. The Canadian Red Cross Society was ecta- blished by an act of the Canadian Pialiament in 190'1.) Subsequent Geneva Conventions cit'ait. With the protection of service personnel at sea prison- ers of war and enemy civilians. All Conventions are now em- bodied in the Geneva, Convent- ions of August 12. 1.949—und most ceentries are signatories to them. The supreme governing body of the Red Cross is The Inter- net ism e1 Creee , „ gonfere,n ce which comerises representatives of all Notional Societies, the, nternational -Comnaittee' of the 'Raid Ciross, the , League of Red Cross Soeipiies and official eeleglites of Slates signatory to the rIc,i1c,va - The teternntional 'Red "Cl'as C5071- •py.rn four veers. Th e International Committee of the Rea Cro'se is `an autonomous and neetral body oil 25 S\Vi$S- citzens whose' services are Stri- ctly 'voluntary, It is the complete. neutrality ' of this body.' that, enables it to act as intermediary between nations in, conflict, Dar- ing the, second world war, this organization promoted the health and welfare of millions of ens' of 'ivar end Iceet the channels of communication open to them. The League of Red Cross Soeieties Is a federation. of 88 National Red Cres, Red Creecent nod. Rea Lion and Sun Societies dlvi wus originally .created to proMote Red Cross activities In. Peacetime. The League repre- seuts over" *157' million people around the World. It is through the League of fled Cross Societies that nations help to build together an ever-growing world-wide community of men, women and young people, Inspired by the high hinnanitarian ideals of the Red Cross; the establish- ment of closer ties, true nrder- etanding and a spirit of brotherl service among, all,nations. The Red. Cross.. idea, originated with one man and has now grown in one hundred years to unite millioneof people Of varied ,characters and beliefs. Thts, in itself, must be an idea worthy of FOR SALE — Good 50 acre farm on black top road, one Mile frrnn tordWich, bank barn, litter carrier, silo, and house with all modern conven- iences. Two 60 acre farms. Two good 150 acre farms with 'modern conveniences. Also houses with baths. Elmer Ellacott, Brussels, Eight Classes To Be Judged Instrumental (Piano, Guitar etc.) 1. Classical Solo 3. Group 2. Modern Solo Selection (Duet, Trio (Ace 2. Modern Solo Group (Duet, Quartet etc) vocal 1. Classical Solo 3, Singing Square Dancing Open Class To include Comedy Numbers, Dancing, Readings, Skits please Mall Entries No Later Than March 15 To; Mrs. J. Valiance, Secretary Brussels, ont. ADMISSION 50e influencing the destiny of man on Public School Children Admitted Free If Accompanied, By Parents this earth. Pee,...melTmeteerrettEeeeerzlne April irthe day that the $3.00 premium for Grade "A" hogs will be reinstated Today is the day to plan to produce MORE Grade "A" hogs by using better 'boars. 'Service'from top-rated boars' is now available through your farmer- owned, farmer-conteelled breeding co-operative, the Irlf11.00. • ,,, • , aVi Every step of the way • • • ..•.RED CROSS • SE ES YOU WATERLOO CATTLE dREEDING ASSOCIATION Offices in Waterloo, Arthur ;Formesa, Guelph, Clinton, 'kincardine, and Tana. Phoning hours 'fill 10 a,m. 00111001111111101***Ivkcoleft*or,4 g All ages,...all stages...everY step of the way through life your Red Cross serves yon The infant; the' Adolescent; the adult and the aged all benefit from the services and programrae3 •being Carried out in your community. Help yew' lied Cross to continue its humanitarian work—think of the many Ways the Red Cross Serves you and your neighbour—then plan your donation or pledge to the best of your ineans. A generous donation will do so Much for so many in 1063.'• • rrPs OSS Women's 'Organizations of the churches will conduct the canvass the kat twos' woalt5 i.ti rlf14I:cht cOnjunction will) the 5russelIs i.,icvas Club. Pleo,s9 Teadi to Fikee geoerOnely Wbon they call,