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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1964-04-02, Page 1SUN A Year in Advanoe $2.50 To U.S.A. THE. BRussna POST, TI-I:U1.15DAY, APRIL 2nd, 1964 POST PUBLISHING. HOUSE 1st Ice e Wondettu urld of Music", 3~ms Arens. Business Rate `Telephone Rental May Be Increased Oining 1964 The annual meeting of the sub- scribers of the Brussels Morris and Grey Municipal Telephone 'System, held in the puolic library at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 30th, was poorly attendel with only 14 persons present. Roy Cousins was appointed (chairman for the meeting. Minutes or the last annual meeting were read by the sec- retary, Ray Bronson, and adopt- ed as read, The. Auditor's and Annual re- Potts were read and after a 'brief question period were adopt- ed. George Michie, Chairman of 'the Commission, gave a brief 'outline of the re-construction work done the past year and what is hoped to have done this year. Eje also stated that the business Tate for the telephone rental may have to be increased this year to raise more revenue and also to come into line with sur- ;rounding exchanges, This would -include 'businesses on multi- 'Party lines, not previously 'charged a business rate. Mr. llichie also stated that the 'Ontario Telephone Service Corn- 'mission had advised them to go 'on quartely billing in 1955 in -order to stop borrowing from the Villiage, taus, cutting down' interest charges. In regard to going dial he thought it should be looked into now but it would be approximately four years before it could be installea, Lloyd Workinaln, 'Plant Man,- ager, said all lines west of Brus- sels on the 5th concession of Morris Township to No. 4 High- way and Belgrave are to be buried owing to the County Road widening program; a section, of line to Walton will be burled this year; some sections of cable in Brussels are becom- ing overloaded and new lines or extra pairs will have to be in- stalled. He also said it will re- glare study and preliminary planning before actual work can commence on the dial system. Election of Commission A motion was passed that the present Commission remain in office for another term. Mr. Cousins congratulated tne commission on their re-election. Business being concluded a motion of adjournment brought the Meeting to a close. NOTION The Honie and. School AsSocisit- ion meeting will be held on Tite0- day, April 7th at 8:30 p,tri. at the Brussels RehtiOl. iiiblia 4,443 440 At( tototo 4tt1 Prompt Action Of Fire Dept. Saves. House Prompt action by the Brus- es firemen saved the house occupied by John Cousins from being destroyed by fire in a blaze that levelled the garage and its contents, including a sow and litter of pigs. The siren sounded in the early hours of last Friday morning during a snow storm and high winds. The firemen, unable to save the garage, directed their efforts to preventing the house from also being consumed: in the blaze. The west wall suffered' heavy damage. The property is owned by R. A. Bennett of Listowel, a forrner, Brussels resident. Brussels Minor Hockey Tournament Brussels Minor Hockey Tour- nament, held here April 1st, was a successful venture in every. aspect. Play was enthusiastic and competition wars keen. Good crowds, approximately 300 were in attendance. Following are the resuls: Semi-Finals Squirts 13luevale 1 Brussels 1 (Bruhsels won on shots en goal) Atwood 13 Blyth U. Pee Wees Altwood 10 ,Wroxeter 1 Brussels 3 Belgrave Bantams Belgrave 2 Gorrie 1 Jamestown 4 Brussels 2 Finals Saul rts Atwood 7 Brussels 1 Pee Wees Brussels 6 Atwood 5 Bantams Belgrave 2 Jamestown 2 (Belgrave won on shots on goal) Midgets Belgrave 3 Brussels 1, Those responsible for the or- ganization and manageiment of the tournament, merit thanks for their interest in, and en- couragement of, these young hockey players. Bowling Notes March 23rd The Whirlwind s won !strikers 2490 to d472. High. Ladies Rath Huether 353 'Karen Coleman 283 Betty Bronson 282 High Men Dave Hastings 397 TenPas 378 Ron littether 333 o.fo 4404 iose 411 • "The Wonderful World of Music", the first Ice Revue to be presented by the Brussels Figure Skating Club, attracted a crowd 'that packed the arena here on Saturday night. The PreSentation delighted the 800 spectators, Over 700 paid admissians, the re- mainder being those partici- pating in the program and those assisting them in various capa- cities. The ice surface reflected a gala "showtime" appearance from the colored lights with which the Recreation Cominittee bad festooned the :wards sur- rounding it. This provided a glowing setting for the perform- ance of the skaters. The 75 skaters of the local club, from the youngest ones, many still somewhat wobbly on their skates, to the more accomplished young ladies, with only ten periods of instruction under the direction of. Miss Faye Love, pleased their audience from the opening numb- er through the various groups of numbers to the finale. The 'costumes, animals, bees, ponies and other imaginative creations inspired by the music to' W1i1Ch they skated, made It a colorful evening. The guest figure skaters, Mary Jean Neilons and Mary Jean 'Walsh of Ilhceteit, skating solo and pair, and Mary *Sills and Bruce Brady of Seafortn Western Ontario novice pairs champions, who also skated solo and as a pair. gave polished perit rmancet in the graceful art, Terry Browne the Flying. Fireman from Detroit, who held the 'Barrel Jumping record for four years, as well as a speed record, added a thrill of excitement with his daring dis- I pl ay of spectacular barrel jumping. and during an intermission. At the conclusion. presentat- ions were made to Miss Love and the guest skaterS. Miss Love, the skaters ,the mothers of the . club, . the ,R- efeation Committ;,e,, ..a,re all to tie tnligiatiSted On. the suCehel of 01$1g fife #iJQ 4'f0.0# PI! "0 after organization of the Figure Skating Club. Following are those who appear- ed in the various numbers; Animals -- Rodger Humphries, Cathy McDonald, Joan Bennett FranceS 'Mel, Joyce Pearson, Marie Nolan, Doreen Cardiff, 'Cathy Cousins, Cathy Bone, Anita Brigham, Shirley Raynard, Bren- da Speiran Fancy Pants — Linda Raynard, Beverley ,Speiran, Betty Lou Brown, Beckie Nolan, Donna 1 Worikman, Karen Mutter, pant-4 ine MeCuteheon, Rosemary Ryan, Beverley McCall, Joan Elliott, Nancy Peaxson, Cathy McArter, I Shirley Pipe, Nancy Adams, Sharon Willis, Debbie. Speir, Kathy Ebel, Kim ;Grenke Bees• — Leader - Penny Lowe, Ann Stratychuk, Susan. Budna,r1t, Joan Huether, Joyce Ireland, Susan Humphries, Kim Hum- phries, Beth Valiance, Moon River r---- Gail MeTaggart, Linda Martin, Debbie Callender, ' Ann Oldfield, Mary Gibson, Vann e 1VIcCutcheon„ Dorothy ' Elliott, Lois Storey, Joyce Euether, Bonnie Pletch, Rath- been, 'Krauter, Gail. MeWhIrter, Ponies — Debbie McCall, Kathy Blake,• Doreen Storey, Gail 'Travis, Headi'e'r McDonald, Cheryl McCutcheon, Connie Me- Whirter, Joan Stephenson, Julie Valiance, Linda Wilson, Cathy il‘tc,A;rter, Nancy Pearson Cowboys — John ,Wayne Mc- Donald, Michael Kernaghan, Brian Stratyalnik Liii Marlene -- Sylvia Hoover, Rosemary Blake, Judy Marlett, Linda Lowe, Ann. Lowe, Susanl McDonald,, Marni Bronson, Mary 'Watson., Marlene Smith, Barb Mar la tt Snowflakes Linda Wilson, Debbie McCall, Kim Grenke Doreen Storey, Kathy Ebel, Gall Travis, I-Ieaf.her McDonald, Cheryl McCntcheon, Debbie, Speir, Connie 1VIcWhirter, Sharon Nandy Adams, Joan Steph- enson, Julie Valiance, Shirley Pipe. Frosty - Gail McDonald Jingle Bells — Joan nufatt, Mutter, Donno Workman, Beckie Nolan, Betty Lou Brown, Bever- toy. Speiran, Ltn.da Raynard, ;Gail Me Whirter. Bonnie Pletch, Vonne McCntcheon, Debbie Cal- Wider, 'Gail MeTaggart, Kathleen Kratiter Christin as Medley — t;'..6614(rj ttt-i041fiNtV 41 •! Anti tift 'Susan McDonald, Alsip,' Bron- son, Mary :Watson, Marlene Smith, Barbara Marlatt, Linda. Martin, Ann Oldfield, Mary Gib.• son, Dorothy Elliott, Joyce Huether, Gail McDonald, Penny Lowe, Lois Storey. AT HOME Mr. and Mrs. George Bone will be at home to their friends on Wednesday aftlernoon, April. eighth from two to four in the afternoon, and from seven to nine in the evening, the occasion being their fittJeth wedding anniversary. HOLIDAY VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Jack McCutcheon with. :friends in Kingsville. Lester aNiacha,n Toronto, with. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Machan. Mr. and Mrs. rercy Currie of Listowel with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Elliottt. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hemingway, Listowel with Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Hemingway. Mrs. Bill Hutchinson, Ham- ilton, with' her husband at the New American Hotel. Mr. and. Mrs. John Edgar and family of Georgetewn, with his mother, Mrs. W. Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Holmes of Brantford with Mr. and Mrs. Earl, Somers. Miss Louise Parish, Toronto, and. David Kennedy, 'Ottawa, with his parents, Mr. and, Mrs. R.W., Kenney. Mrs. George Ohidlow with 'flea pier friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lahn, Hanover, with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W, W. Sniith. Miss `Anne Croslie of 'Water- ford, and Miss G-wendolyne Martin, of London. with the latter's parents, Mr. and. Mrs. A. Edwin Martin. Mr. and ivirs. Cecil 'McKenzie of Brownvale, Alberta., and Mrs. John Taylor and daughter of Mitchell with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Perrie. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Schlueter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller and family, all of Galt, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd. 'Cooper and family of 'Kipper, arid Mr. and Mrs. Ger- al Miller and Joanne of Grey Twp. with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Miller of Grey Twp. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Kennedy and children returned to Ottawa tin 'Sunda* after spending a weak tistitstits: Mts. 'e0; over the The Rev. Allan Jonston an- nounced the, numbers and the program proceeded smoothly without undue delay or confus- ion. ginn pipe Band pm. Be t tl verley McCall, Rosemary Ryan, The Le vided music to open the revue McCutcheon, 'Karen