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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1965-02-04, Page 11.2.00 A Year in Attrance THEi BRUSSELS rOST, THURSDAY, FEB. 4th, 1965 POST PUBLISHING HOUSE .eallIneopoplopr—e- Brussels Stage Minor Hockey Night WALTON Shower Honors Bride. Krs. Graeme McDonald was the guest of honor at a bridal shower held in the schoolroom of Duff's United Church, Walton. The room had been appropriately decorated for the ocelot= by tha MeKillep unit or the UM. Atm* Merton HackWell Oh- filleted an enjoyable Prograin presented by Mr's. tririerson Mitchell, Mrs. Wni6 Coutts, Mrs. Ray Hfiether, Mrs. Wesley Hack- Welt, Mrs. Jack brown, Mrs. H, Travis, Mrs. Nelson Marks, Mrs. Geo. Hibbert, Mrs. Ronald Ben- Uett, Mrs. Allan McCall, Mrs, W. Bewley, Mrs. Gerald Watson, Mrs. Allan Searle, Mrs. Jas. Clarke, Mrs. Laverne Godkin, Mrs. Harold Smalldo,n Mrs, Martin F3aan, Mrs„Tan van VIlet Br., Mrs. Wm. Dennis, Mrs. Chas. McCutcheon, Mrs. Ray Houston, Mrs. an van Vliet Jr, Mrs. Harold Bolger, Caroline and Dianne Fraser, Mrs. 'Kenneth McDonald, Mrs, Neil MeGavin, Mrs. Donald McDonald, Mrs. Ian Wilbee, Mrs. Harvey Craig, Mrs. Wm. Humphries, Mrs. IL Williamson and Mrs. Wilfred Shortreed. The address to ~ the bride was given by Mrs. Gordon. McGavin and the. Many lovely and use- ful gifts Were presented by Miss Shirley Bolger, Miss Donna Reid and Mrs. Wm. Dinsmore. Lunch was served. Talk On Cheesemakaing Heard. At Walton W.I. The story of cheesemaking 'Was told to Walton W.T. by Peter Cutter, manager of the UDP Co- operative, Wingham, at a meet- ing in the Community Hall. At the conclusion the members were served with various varities of cheese. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Kenneth McDonald with Mrs. Herbert Traviss at the piano. Mrs. George Hibbert read the report of the secretary- treasurer. A card from the W.I.'s foster child in Hong Kong was received. Six dollars is to be forwarded to the International Scholarship 'fund. The committee members for the card parties, to be spon- sored by the W.T,, are Mrs. ;Andrew Coutts, Mrs. Allan 'McCall, Mrs. Ronald Bennett, Mrs. James Clarke, and Mrs. Earl Watson, for the first party; Mrs. Glen Corlett, Mrs. Jan van Vliet„Tr., Mrs. W. E. Turnbull, Mt% Oared Watson, kind Mrs, 61011116lig OS 111011 Library Board Elects Officers The 'Wessels Public Library Board met at the Library on Thursday, January 28th, light applications for the position of Librarian were read and one for Library Caretaker. The Ficaria inspected the new washroom facilities for the nee iof the Librry patrons. Plane were made for new front doors, better reference, reading room facilities, and new hooks of actioa and student reference, among which are The Finest Hotirs, the Churchill, story, and the 'Uncomfortable Pew, by Pierre Burton, The County Library will place a book in the. Library in memory of the late Mrs, William Speir, former Librarian. An election resulted in the following slate of officers: C,hairman Ed. Martin Treasurer Roy Cousins Secretary .... Rev. H. L. Jennings Other members of the Board, Cal. Kreuter, Reeve, Ex Officio, Mrs. R. W.- Stephens, Louelli Mitchell, and Cecil McFadden, Mrs. C. Long was appointed Librarian and LlOyd Kernaglian, caretaker. AT HOME Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vincent will be at home to their friends and relatives, on Sunday, Febr- uary 14th, at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Bel- grave, from two until five and seven to nine, it being the occas- ion of their 68rd, wedding anniver- sary, Please no gifts. WALTON Personals Neil. Hackwell, Exeter, With hie moelier, Mrs. 'Wesley 1-lackwell• NUS'S Eitene ,Witithanson„ Brampton With her parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Herbert Williamson, Mr. and Mrs. Ployd ;Jenkins, and Jeffrey. of Ingersoll, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin. and Mrs. James Lamont and fancily, Of Leitidefi, with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Porter. Mrs. Andrew` Coutts visited for several days at the home of tier daughter, Mrs. eieward McCreath, and Mr. McCreatii, in Clinton. Mg's, Simpson. McCall of Strat ford has been.' a -Visitor- With gee Peter McDonald: Mr. and Mit'. bail McGavie and son Brian were recent visit. Oil With Toronto tion4s, Keep Your Porch Light On Friday Night, .February bth. Mrs. Ross McCall, chief of the Marching Mothers, will have them, call on you on Friday even- ing,• sterling et 7.00 p.m., so you can make your contralution to The March of Dimes, a very worthy cause. Leave your porch light on to welcome theni: WILLIAM L. 3AEKER William L. Backer, a Brussels businessman for almost GO yearS, died Wednesday, January 27th, in \\'ingham and District Hos- Born in BruSsels en October 5th, 1877, he Was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. (1.eurg(‘• Backer. After learning his trade in Lis towel he moved to the United States where lie worked for sev- eral years. On April 10th, 1901, he married Annie McNichol; of Cranbrpok, in Shoshone, Ida. They resided in Bonnes Ferry and Spokane, fOr a time, returning to Brussels in 1.904, where he opened the Buteher store. He Was a member of St. John's Lodge & A.Iy1,, Western S!ar Lodge :t.O.O.F. and a life long member of the United Church. Me is survived by his wife, Annie, son George and daughter Pearl, all of BrusSels, also one brother, elart., of Fort Francis, Ont. Funeral service was held from the D. A. Bann runeral home on Saturday, January 30th, at 2 P.n.„, conducted by Rev. A. M ; Johnston of aarssele" United Church. In- terment was in Brussels cemetery. Pallbearers were Archie :Engel, Galvin. Kreuter, Gerald Gib- son, James Edgar, Gordon Steph- enson and Ralph Pearson: Ladie4 .Auxiliary'", Merchandise Bingo The winners of the Ladies Aux- iliary Merchandise Bingo' were as folloWs: Mrs, C. Fischer Mr. Irwin Wayne Ward Mrs, Wilton Mr. Irvin Debbie McCall Mrs. :Emit Mrs. Elsie Shaw. Mrs. Parrish Chas. Shaw Mrs, Parrish Mrs; Pearl Lowe Irwin Mrs, Jean Bridge Mrs, Vera nesting% 110.00 Cash Special Mrs. ado. Bridge Mrs, mos. Shaw !poi Mott 'Horne Teams CURLING NOTES The first Bonspiel of the newly organized Brussels Curling Club was in the Brussels arena on Wednesday. A large number Of spectators on band to witness the games. Despite the inclement weather 1G rinks participated in the spiel. 'Ohe trophies and other prizes were donated by the Briteklels Curling Club and the Grand Champion Trophy by the. Brus- sels Livestock Sales Yards. All these attractive awards were well worth fife efforts of the following enthusiastic curlers. 11 O'clock. DraW 'tat — Sam Johnston, Britton 3 wins plus 12 Also winner of the Brussels Livestock Sales Yard trophy. 2nd — jack Shiells, Beigrave 2 wins plus 9 3rd — Roes 'Purvey, Bluevale 2 wins plus 6 Ceneolettien Geo: McCutcheon 1st Jas. Coultes, Belgrave 9. O'cloCk draw 3 wins 5 2nd — Young 2 wins plus 12 : rd Jas. Adams. Wroxeter 2 wins plus g r F, 0 a a C I; Bowman Attention Ladies ! The, Maestic Women's Trietittite meeting will be held in the Brus- sels Library on Thursday, Febr- uary 11th at 2:00 p.m, The guest speaker will be Mrs. George Michie, on Rights". There will be, a demonstration by Mrs, George Mutter on rolls and bread. Mrs. L. Nichol has the mofto. Everyone Welcotne, TAKE PRECAUTIONS We have been informed that it have been several cases of parked cars in Brussels being rrnsaOked and articles stolen by a sneak thief. You Should lock your car when parking it. The gttilty party, or parties, are warned to deeiet, or be pre, pared to take what's noinitg to them, A Word to the Wise is, slit- ficient. MIRTH KING TO Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. King of Brussels, in Winghain and 'District T-Ioseital, on Wed- needay, retruury Brill 4filightOr PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs J. C. Pegelow, who under went major surgery in Victoria Hospital, London is improving. Mr. and Jack McCutcheon at- tended the annual Stock Car banquet in Hamilton on Friday, 20 Jan., accompanied by friends, Mr, and Mrs. Donald Plyley of Stevensville. with Whom they' spent the Weekend. Louise Alcock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alcock, who has been a patient in Wing,ham 'Hos- pital suffering with pneumbnia, was able to return home on Saturday. Mrs. Adah Smith was winner of the last Saturdy night Mont NHL hockey dray. Miss Judith Parker R.N., daughter of Mr; and Mrs. O F. Parker, is eliending a few days With her parents before leaving', by plane on February 10th, for HaWail where she has accepted position in the emergency de- partment o f the Kanikedlani Children's hospital, Honolulu. Congratulations are extended to I3arry Watson; a: former eleetric• inn in Brusssels. Tie and his wife and family went to Saskatoon last summer. He now works In a. potash mine as an electrician. He Was recently: promoted to fere- OVee several other Mein, for 111 1 ) I/gtOWVO eleettie Win 3 Games, Tie A large crowd of spectators turned up at the Byussels arena on Friday to observe Minor Hockey Week in Canada. Rev, Allan Johnston was corn- mentatoe for the evening, an- nouncing the games, goals, IVA!. alties, etc., on the P. A. system. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., a full slate ofactivities were enjoyedl by young and old,. In the first VA- counter the Brussels Squirts edged the Atwood Squirts 2 to lim Beirne$ canto vat, of his scoring slump to score nine goals out of ten for the Brussels Pee Wee Club which trounced. Monk-, ton ten to one. In the Bantam: division a hard fought battle between Brussels and Monkton ended in a. 1 - l tie. The Midgets wound up the night's entertainment with the Brussels Boys edging Stone School by a score at 4 • 3 The emetics and managers of these teams are very pleased to see the people turn out to watch the boys play so let's have your support all the way, Play-offs are starting soon so watch for particulars.