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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1965-01-28, Page 1$2.00 A Year Advance — !i2.50 To U.S.A. THE BRUSSELS POST, THURSDAY, JAN. 28th, 11165 POST PUBLISHING HOUSS Duff's United Church Hold 'Annual Meeting Members of Duff's United Church held their annual meet- ing Thursday evening. Rev. A. Higginbotham led in devotions, with Mrs. Martin. Bean as plan- iBt. Mrs. Harvey Craig was: AP- pointed secretary for the evening and read the minutes of the !apt annual Meeting. The annual financial statement showed favourable reports from all organizations. Mrs. lmerson Mitchell, UCW president, explain- ed some of the work done and Mrs. Campbell Wey, secretary, rePorted on the Year's activities. Mrs. Nelson Reid Ontlined the work of the Sunday School. Mrs. Roy Williamson gave the. Mission. Band report end Mrs. Ronald Bennet the work of the Boy Scouts with their leader Barry Marshall and George Hib- bert, also the newly formed Cubs. with William Humphries as leader and Emerson Mitchell, Howard Ha elm el 1 and Douglas Kirkby assistants. Jan, van Vliet, Barry Marshall, Mac Shoklice and Laverne Godkin were appointed to replace the 19(15 retiring stewards. Board of Trustees for 1965 include Wm. teeming, Andrew Contts, John McDonald, Roy Ben- nett, Donald McDonald, and Gordon Murray. Jas. Smith and Douglas Fr,aser were appointed auditors. Church representative to United Men's Council, Alvin McDonald, alternative, Allen Searle. A decisjpn was reached to hold the church centennial in Sept- ember. W. R, Sholdice, James McDonald, Mrs. Wes. Hackwell, Mrs. Nelson Reid and Mrs. Douglas Ennis were appointed as a centennial committee. Mr. Higginhethare: thanked all church officers and leaders for 'heir work. Clarence Martin, clerk of the session, moved a vote of thanks to the minister, his wife and fam- ily for their splendid work throughout the year. PEtIPLE WE KNOW W, L. Backer is a patient in Wingharn, Hospital. Briati Pollard, sun of Mr. and Mrs. George Pollard, was admitted to Clinton Public flospital. Mon- day, -for an appendectomy. Mr, and. Mrs. Win. MacDonald end Mr. Arthur Pox attended the golden wedding anniversary on January 20th, of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bryce, et their home in TurnberrY, Go to the erena, Friday' Melt. Ralph Shaw is Sec.,Treas. Of New School Area hoard Morris Township School Board met in .the Public School, Brus- sels ..Tanuary -20th, All mew- here were present. Trustees J, Elston G, McCutch- eon and B. Elliott were elected, for a term of two years, J, Stewart and C. Haines for one year. Motion Haines and Oliott that the application of Ralph Shaw as secretary be accepted. There were seven applications for this position. Motion McCutcheon and Elliott that the accouht be kept in the Canadian Imperial Bank of Com- merce, in Brusse18, and that cheques be payable at par ire Blyth and Winghaln. Motion Stewart and McCutch- eon that Secretary order a minute book, a cash book and six sub- ecriptions to the Municipal World. Motion Stewart and Elliott that caretakers be appointed for the anal schools. Motion Stewart andk Elliott that the village of Brussels be allowed to use the school snow blower for sidewalk snow removal on a trial basis for one month at the rate of one dollar per hour, the village to' supply gas and oil and he respon- sible for breakage, Motion Stewart and Haines that the use of Brussels School for dances he discontinues until such i.inIrt as the question of Insurance •• investigated. Motion Haines and McCutch- -.on authorized the payment of Brussels Hydro $ 43.70 Blyth Hydro 29.22 McFeven's Grocery 2.34 McDonald Lumber 29.61 Snell's Grocery 7.35 ,Las. Smith 30.00 Brussels 1Telephone 14.45: Druesols Post ,,,,,,,, .... 3,00 Coal Yard, fuel .... ..... 10912 alcifienl Hardware _ 12.56 Meehan. Hardware 4.71 GI. Mutter, fuel 89,96 Blyth Standard 3.35 Alexander Hardware 11.11 Ad van oe Times 3.93 1-Tood School Supplies 21.90 The Secretary was authorited to issue cheques to pay Teachers' and caretakers' Salaries and hydro hills when dire. The next Board, meeting will he held, on February 3 when the Trustees plan on visiting the scboOls. The regular meetings of this Board will be on the first. Wed- nesday of each. month. :Lathes Elston Relnt Shalt elmirmaT fieOretal W.'1, Have Panel 'Discussion At Their January Meeting The January meeting of the Majestic W.I. was held in the Public Library on January 14th p,m. The, Ode, Mary Stewart Collect, opened the meeting. The presi- dent, Mrs, J, Lowe, wai in the. chair. The minutes and t seas- urer's report were given. There is a balance of $51,77. The com- mitte e reported 17 Christmas. Cheer boxeS were sent out. It was moved to send two of the members in hospital, cheer cards. Miss Deptude stated Achieve- ment Day for Club Girls will he held in HoWick Central School on February 6th. It Was decided to have a Dutch Auction at each meeting. Mrs. George Davis, and Mrs. A. Engel to bring articles for Pebruary. A discussion followed on Ways to add to our finances. A bake sale will be held February 13t.1t Each memb'e'r to help as much aS possible. A committee to see about a quilt to be made and tickets sold on are to be Mrs. L. Nichol, Mrs, 11 Hemingway and Mrs. E. Parrish. A card party will be held on it 12th, Mrs. Wm, Eivans, convenor of Resolutions then took the chait. Community singing, led by Mrsi. D. Hemingway, followed. A panel discussion on Resolutions was conducted. Mrs. D. C. Matheson, Mrs. Robert Raymond, Miss Mae Skelton and. Mrs. E. Cudmore were the members of the panel Mrs. H. Devntes gave current events. Mrs. A. Engel gave the motto "The rung of a ladder was never meant to stand on, but just to rest your foot on". The roll call brought out some interesting suggestions. A con- test was followed by a delicious lunch served by Mrs. E. Wilson, Mrs. W. Bell, Mrs. E. Cudinore. Mrs. Devries helped in Mrs, 'Wilson's absence. The Queen closed the meeting, CARD OP THANKS We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to tin our friends and relatives Who gave gifts or helped in any way to' Make our recent Preeent- atioh an onioyable occasiOri. Reath and Wayne Weed BIRTH TF,NT'AS — To Mr. and Mrs Albert TeeiPas. Brussels. in Lis- towel Hospital, on Weclnesdny, ,Taininey 21th, — daughter, Brenda, a sister for Brian. o to FrilltiT night, Why Not Lend A Hand` This is Minor Hockey Week in Canada. The local managers of hockey teems here have slated a full night of hockey, or Friday night at the Brussels Arena, So come out and help the lade along. Don't send take your boy to the arena and stay and watch him, play. Show' that you are behind sports in Brussels:. FM. further particulars see ad en inside page, Melville Presbyterian 'Women's Guild The first meeting of 1965 was was held in the church parlour on Tuesday evening, January 1.8th. Winnifred Fidgar presided for the opening exercises and read an tinspieational poem after which "St.andiiig at the Portal of the, Opening Year" was sung. Jean Higgins led in prayer and the scripture Luke t ; 141. was read in unison. A helpful mesectise en- titled 'New' Year Thoughts" was delivered by Kate Wilson. The business part of the meet- ing was in charge of the new president, Aileen Mutter. The Secretary's and Treasurer's re- ports were read and joining fees accepted The books to be used for the year were discussed and it was agreed to continue with "Inspir• admen Talks For Women" and 'Thumb Women At Worship", which are very satisfactory. It was decided to form sides with Leona Armstrong and Jean Snles as captains. The Guild would be more than. pleased to -welcome new members to the group. The February ineetingwill take the form of a Pot Luck Supper. Charades were enjoyed at the Mose of the meeting and tasty sandwiches, served by the Comm mittee, Winnifred Edgar, Kate Wilson, and Jean Higgins. NeW Brownies Etirofled On Tuesday night seven new Thownies were enrolled by Capt- ain Kellington. They Were Kira Sullivan, Susie Speir, Julie Hanna, Lori McCutcheen, Joyce Pearson, and Dianne Therilati. One Brownie, . Joan Simpson, walked up, and one Breernie, Joan Elliott, flew up, to Guides. They were presented with their certificates by Brown Owl Stephenson of the 1st Brownie Pock. Brownie Pauline MCCutcheon flew up to the Guides and Was presented with her dertificate by Brown Owl Bone of the 2nd P'in't. Horticultural Meeting Accept Slate Of Officerse The annual meeting of thEe Horticultural Society was held in.. the Library on Monday iBilliary- 1.8tft. Mrs. H. Smalldon took the- pianist place for 0 Canada, follow- ing Mrs. C. Hemingway, vice- president, in the chair, read, a lovely verse on January. Minutes of the last meeting• were read and adopted. Correa- ponden.ce followed. Suggestions- were given for next year's pre, grams. Moved by Mrs. Rann, seconded by Mr. Knight that suggestions be written on paper, first. for a name, then ideas of landscaping the corner plot given. by Mr.. Oldfield as a Horticultural project. Mrs. Rann. as head of the nom- inating committee. read a list or directors. The president and- vice president were chosen at the meeting. The officers for the coming year are: President • 1st Vice Mrs. D. A. Rann. 21nd Vice Mr. A. Knight Sec.-trees Mrs. E. Shurrie Directors (for 2 years) Mrs. W. Edgar Mrs. 'Wes Kerr Mrs Leonard Meehan Mrs. PPrt Hemingway Mrs. Harold Smalldon Directors (for 1 year) efts. Ross Bennett Mrs. Don Dunbar Mrs. R. Gemmell Mrs. Wm. Miller Mrs. George Wheeler Auditors Mrs. John Speir. Mrs. Marie Davis Pianist ........... Mrs. Walter Kerr Assistant —. Mrs. Fe Ourtingham Press Reporters ..... .......„.. Mrs. E. Cudmore. Mrs. E. Shurrie Moved by Mrs. Rann seconded by Mrs. L. Machan the slate of officers be accepted. Mrs. McCall won the door prize. Hostesses were Mrs. Rae Craw- ford. Mrs. Harold Spell'. Mrs. Clarence Yuill, Mrs. Pletch. Conveners were Mrs. R. Clem- , men, Mrs. F. Shaw. The, next meeting, in March, .Mr. C. Epps of Clinton is to be the guest speaker. New members are always made welcome. Come tie the meetings and learn about. flowers. WINS TROPHY Congratulations to Miss Dere- thy Elliott, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. O. Elliott of Brussels, who won filtt place In the grade seven and eight class in the public speaking competitions sponsored, by the Wingham Branch of the Royal Canadian Legiort, end te- . eetved the Dr. W. A. Motilbbon trophy, Mrs. Cart Hemingway