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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1965-01-14, Page 1z+.4meammr-- U.00 A Year in Advan THE BRUSSELS POST, THURSDAY, JAN. 14th, 1965 old POST Pp-BLUSHING HOUSE 52.50 To U.S.A. Legion Auxiliary Officers Installed Mrs. Wm. Dobson of Ethel was installed as President of Brussels Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal. Canadian Legion Branch 24.8 at , their January meeting in the new Lgion Hall. Other officers installed were; Vice Presidents Mrs, Frank Rutledge, Mrs.. Leonard Lamont, Secretary Mrs. Jack Lowe Treasurer Mrs. Ross Duncan Sergeant-at-arms Mrs. Dave. Hastings Executive Mrs. Joe Brewer, Mrs. Jack Pennington, Mrs. George Somers, Mrs. Archie Willis Sunshine Mrs. Frank Shaw, Past President Mrs. Char. Storey It was planned to hold a mer- chandise Bingo in the Legion Auditorium on January 22nd, aka a euchre party on January. 29th. MACDONALD — LOVE Rev. Arthur Higginbotham officiated at the double-ring ceremony in Duff's United Church, Walton, on Saturday afternoon, when Miss Faye Luella Love and John Donald G'raena e MacDonald exchanged ma -riage vows. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Love, Wal- ton and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mac- 'Donald, Brussels. Given in marriage ny her father, the bride wore a gown of bridal taffeta embroidered with seed pearls. A pearlized crown, of orange blossoms held in place her double French illusion veil.' She carried a boquet of miniature red roses. Miss Ruth. Ennis, Toronto, was bridesmaid, wearing a crimson' velvet dress and carrying red and white miniature roses lcOnneth MacDonald, Brussels was iii brother's groonisman. Mrs. i-Tarvey Brown, Blyth, played traditional wedding imiSic. For travelling the bride chose a White wool ensemble with a, t-orsage of red hilniatere roses' .80 voiniot ill ,y,w4#11. 1965 Officers Installed At Melville WMS Meeting The W.M.S. of Melville Presby- terian Church met in the church. parlour on January 8th at 2.30 pin. The ceremony of the installat- ion of new officers for 1965 was conducted by Rev. W. P. Morri- son followed by a New Year mes- sage on the subject of prayer in the lives of Christian people. Three causes Were given for unanswered prayer. First, un- repented and unforgiven sin; second, selfish requests to benefit ourselvei; third, "You recieve not because you ask not". A hymn was sung and the meet- ing closed with prayer. The new president, Mrs. James Mair was called to the chair and conducted the business part of the meeting. The Secretary's report by Mrs Matheson- Treas- urer's report by Mrs. J. Spear. The roll call WAS responded to by pay- ment of membership fees. The offering was taken. A life membership certificate, which is presented at the clos- ing of the year, was given to Mrs. George Evans. The following elected for 1966; Past President President Vice Presidents Mrs Mrs. W. C- King Miss Bessie Moses Secretary .... Mrs D. C. Matheson. Assistant .,.. Mrs. Harvey Dennis Treasurer Mrs. John Speir Assistant Mrs.john Turn Secretaries — Welcome & Welfare Mrs. George Evans Mrs. John Campbell Glad Tidings Mrs. John Yuill Mrs. W. R. Little Supply Mrs. Harvey Dennis Miss Millie McFarlane Mrs. C. Davis Social Committee Mrs. Frank Shaw Mrs. Roy ThirreY Mrs. Harold Cardiff Mission Band Leaders: Mrs. Jas. Ireland Mrs. Gordon Stiles Mrs. W. J. Armstrong Pianists Mrs. W. C. King Mrs. W. C. Kerr' Auditors Mrs. Jacob Fischer Mrs. G. Lowry Press Reporter Mrs. D. C. Matheson The helide cat is believed td be a OP0911 tyld Ji IMO Oka *Si 'lid ilv#04111 GREY TWP. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The inaugural meeting of the Grey Township School Area ;which now includes Grey Area No. 1, Grey Area No. 2 and S.S. No. 3, Grey, Was held in the Grey Township Clerk's office on Tues- day, January 5th, at 2 p.m. The following trustees were present and took the oath of office: George Pearson, Allan MCTagg'a7t, Sam Sweeney, Donald McDonald, and Wilfred Shortreed Inspector Kinkead convened the meeting and conducted the elect- ion of officers which resulted as follows: 'Motion of Shortreed and McTaggart that. George Pearson be chairman for 1965. Motion or sweeney and McTag gart that Donald McDonald be vice-chairman for 1905 These two declared elected, by the chairman. George Pearson now assumed the chair and carried on the bus• iness of the meeting with Mr. Kinkead acting as secretary. Motion of Shortreed and' Mc- Taggart that Norman Hoover be secretary-teasurer of the Board for 1965 at a salary of $600 — Carried Motion McDonald and Short- reed that the school account be kept in the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,. Brussels, that the chairman and Secretary- Treasurer he the signing officers and that 'they ,be instructed to sign the proper forms in the bank — Carried Motion of . Sweeney and Mc- Donald that monthly payments be made as per contract. to teachers, caretakers, bus drivers, secretary and Hydro accounts when render- ed — Carried Motion of Shortreed and Sweeney that the following accounts be paid: T.)obson's Store, caretakers supplies 1.53 Brussels Coal Yard. coal ,... 1,32.f6 Mrs. Margaret Sweeney, general books 3.75 The meeting adjourned on motion, of McDonald to meet' in the Clerk's office, on February 4, at 1.30 p.m: or at the call of the chairman. Norman. S. Hoover, Secrettry THANKS! Our thankS to all those who have renewed their subscription to The Post and to those Who have written to say- row' fnuch they efijOy receiving it, often with. Particular reference to the March Of Dimes Goal Far 'Brussels is $200 The March of Dimes goal for 1965 is $780,000..00 and in BRUSSELS we hope to raise $200,00. Funds are very badly needed to carry on the vital work. of rehabilitating the adult die- abled of this district. Brussels is Part of the South Western Ontario Branch and there are 317 disabled persons already known to the Ontario March of Dimes in this Branch area. No doubt there are many more who have not yet come for help, not realizing that something might still be done for them in spite of long-standing disability. If our readers know of such persons, please suggest to them that they write to the District March of . Dimes office at 3'59 Dundas St. London, and the easeWorker will call on them. There are some people who can- not be rehabilitated, for various reasons but the March of Dimes is anxious to be sure no one is missed who calf be helped. The March of Dimes this year is being sponsored by Morning Star Rebekah Lodge No. 315 of Brussels, please watch your paper for further information and the date and time it will take pla ce Thank You. PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. and Mrs. W. C. King were holiday visitors in Ansa. Craig last. week, Word has been received here of the sudden death of John ThompsOn, in ill. U.S.A. He was a brother of Mrs. W. r, Willis, Miss Cassie Thompson and M. Thompson of BruSsels. Peter Hemingway, D.C., LW- owel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Doug- las Hemingway of Brussels, was elected chairman of the newly appointed Listowel Retarded Children's Education Authority at the group's inaugural meet- ing on Monday tight. Mr. Hem ingway worked wild retarded children while attending Chire- nraetic College In Toronto, David ,1<ennetlY, younger sou of Mr. and Mrs, R.W. Ken. nedy, is the recipient of a, Prov- ince Of Ontario Departtnent of Education Bursary. This ,is the second bursary lie-figs re- co.ived since caroling last Sept- anther at the University of Toronto for post gradtiate Studies, Watch The Iroranasters, CBC-TV, Sunday Night Friends of Lester Machan might be interested in watch,- ing The ironmaSters on. CBC-TV network on Sunday night at eight o'clock, replacing the Ed Sullivan show. This is one of the CBC-TV's Centennial series, Canada 98. Mr. Machan, who is on the CBC staff in Toronto, did research for The Tronniasters, Lions To. Sponsor Public Speaking Competition The regular meeting of the. Lions Club was held in the Library on Monday evening with Lion PreSident Charles Thomno in the chair. The guessing contest won by Lion. K. L, Ashton. Business included roll call and minutes by Lion secretary Hank TenPas. Correspondence and "Thank You" cards from those who received a turkey at Christ- mas, were also read. Plans for sponsoring a Public Speaking e. iietntse.egt competition were discus- sed. Ralph Pearson was named chairman of the Public Speaking. Cons Lion treasurer Cecil Parker a report on the club's tai The Suit of the Month Draw, was made by Mrs. D. Hastings. The lucky winner *as Lion Cecil McFadden. The Lions meeting place 'was brought under discusSion and 'the conclusion was that they would continue to meet at the library, the president and secretary to meet with the ladies, who cater to arrange for the improvement of the I ibra.'”v kitchen facilities. Tickets for the Lions NHL Hockey Draw are now on gale. The proceeds from the sale of these tickets will be used for community welfare work. Lions D. A Rann, Jack Mc- Donald asd Harold Thomas were appointed a Curling Committee to arrange for a Lions bonspiel. Lion Jack McDonald reported on the District A. convention to be held in St. Catherines and the International convention in. Los Angles. Lions Selwyn Baker, George McCutcheon and Cecil McFadden will attend the Dist- rict A. Convention, one more from the Brussels club also to attend. Lion S. Baker brought . up the subject of only one mail going out of Brussels daily and suggest- ed the Lions take action regard- ing the matter. BRUSSELS MIDGETS DEFEAT RIPLEY The Brussels Midget Hocke.y . team played on. Friday night ,n Brussels arena defeating Ripley 'by a score of 9 to 4. Goals were scored by David' Htiether, Neil Cowing, jim Dun- can, John Rock and Brian Hueth- or, all with one goal each. Larry Duncan and Dale Machan scored 2 goals apiece, Congratulations to our boys. 001,611 614 ttAto. *poi No: iso 01 *mow officers were Mrs. W. W. Smith Mrs. Jas. Mair Gerald Gibson, ttitOttf.h0