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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1965-06-24, Page 1t2.00 A Year iu Advaa THE 71Aif88AL8 POT, THURSDAY, III briS 24th, On POST P1411443k1ING HOUShi HURON-BRUCE PC ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS The annual meeting and election of Officers of the Huron-Bruce Progressive Conservative Assoc- iation will take place in the council chambers of the Wingham Town Hall at 8:30 p.m on Friday, June 25, 1966. The special speaker for the Oc- casion will be Ronald K. McNeil M. L. A. for Elgin. Mr. McNeil has been elected to the legi- slature on three occasions and is very prominent in farm organ- izations and is himself an out- standing farmer in Elgin county. Spin. Around The Track (By Prod) Due to a bad cold racing was very dull for Jack McCntcheon last week. He managed to get a second and fourth Friday and Saturday. He got. the fourth in the feature at Flamboro, on Saturday night, Where he started in. 20th posit- ion. The cold is over now so he should be in full swing this week. PEOPLE WE KNOW • Mr. Bernard TenPas returned 'home from Listowel Hospital last Week but will be bedfast for some time Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kerr spent the weekend in Guelph, And attended the Gaynor Graham wedding Mrs. J. C. Baelter, who spent the past several months in ton don, Ont. and California, had returned tc her home here. Mr, and. Mrs. Ian McDonald and faMily left last Week Or their 1101110 tttP, Utttlitogi tool Children Baptised At Melville Church The sacrament of baptism was. Administered at Melville PresbY. terian Church on Sunday morn- ing by Rev. W. J, Morrison. The children baptised were Pamela Joy Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and Lloy Anne King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Wm. H King. Brussels Man Severely Burned Victor Hinton, of the M. & H. Auto Wreckers of ;Brussels was rushed to Wingham. and District Hospital on Satourday after re- ceiving extensive burns while engaged in burning off copper wire. Mr. Hinton's one hand was severly burned. He also suffered burns on one side or his fate and neck and to his other hand. He was able to come home from hospital on Tuesday but it will be several day before it will be known if skin graft is MOW sary. WILFRED E. WILLIS Wilfred, 4 Willis, a prominent l3russels business man, widely known throughout the area, died. Sunday in the Wingham and District Hospital following a length illness. He was in his 68th year. Mr, Willis came to Brussels from. Haileybury when. he return- ed from active service in the. First World War, He established. the Willis Bakery here and has operated it for the Past 40 years, He was a sports enthusiast and was a familiar figure at all sports events in this village. He Rasa member of the local branch of the Royal Canadian, Legion and of St. John's Masonic Loge, Brussels. He served for several years as a member of the BI.ussels Council. He is survived by his wife, the former Grace Thompson; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh (Donelda) Pearson, Brussels and Mrs. Glen (Mary) Bone of Morris Town- ship; five sons, GibsOn, Jack and Thomas of Brussels, and Donald. of Toronto; one sister, Mrs. Lola Sanderson, Wingham. The funeral service Was held at the D. A. Rann funeral home at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, con- ducted by the Rev. Allan John- ston of Brussels United Church. A Royal ' Canadian Legion service was held at the funeral home at 9:30 p.m. Monday and was followed by a Masonic service at 10 p.m. Burial was. in Brussels ceme- tery. Pallbearer were George Baeker, Glen Smith, W. H. Bell, Reg. Sullivan, Alvin Logan and Jack Whirtcr. Legion members were flower bearers. CROP REPORT Dry conditions exist over most of the county but scattered, showers did however satisfy some areas as to immediate requirements. crops suffering the most ate white beans, , flax and late sown grain crops. Haying is progressing rapidly With a below average crop. Several bean fields have been bit with seed corn maggot. How- ever. this damage is mostly over and beans twill likely make re. covery by rooting above injured roots._ ,There it some cutworm, injury corn fields — these are more noticeable becapse of the slow' growth.,of crops. ,Tlie overall crop picture in the Cotlttty is. favourableg D, .H. Affibliibbigi 4400.004* #44014. &MVO New Legion Hall To Be Officially Opened Legion members and their wives are asked to Attend the opening of the new Legion Hall, on Friday. June 25th at $ AM- Parade at 7:30 p.m. An official opening for the, general public will. be held at a later date" 'Newlyweds Presented With. Purse Of Money A. large number of friends and neighbdurs gathered at the new Legion Hall on Saturday night to honour Mr. and Mrs. Jim Logan, newlyweds, now of Wind- sor. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of the Ian Wilbee orchestra. The guests of honor, were pre- sented with a purse of money by Ted McLean. Jack Davidson read an address extending congratul- ations and good wisnes to the young couple. Both expressed their thanks. Lunch was served and Cerol and Jim, served wedding cake. MRS. MARTHA LEWIS Mrs. Martha Anne (Marks) Lewis, 91, a former resident of Morris Township. died Monday Wingham and District Hospital. She was predeceased by two husbands, Wilson Marks, of Morris, and Jonathan Lewis of Listowel. She is survived by four sons, Russel. Walton; Roland and Clifford, Morris Township; Wel- lington, Fast WaWanosh Town- ship; one daughter, Mrs. Kath- leen Ellacott, Listowel; 23 grand- children, and 24 great-grand- children. The funeral service was held from the D. A. Rann funeral home, Brussels, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial was in 'Brussels oeme tery. Pallbearers were Gordon Work- man, Thomas. Miller, Jack Clark, Mervyn Pipe, Wm, McArter and Jack White. BRUSSELS LADIES TAKE OPENER FROM GODERI.CH The Brussels Lacnes WOAA Softball Team won their opening game here on Tuesday night when they defeated the Goderich teatn, by a score of 12• The home •team, after trailing by six *its in the first inning, scored nine runs in the last to open their season with a spec-I tactilar win, Keep it up girls and We hope the fans will be out in, ei;v6 oto yew ttk.6 ttleoltri4re 4:011 451E641 Ethel Couple Honored On 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Speixan, Brantford, and Mr. ann Mrs, Bruce Speiran of Ethel entertained at a surprise family dinner in Ethel Community Centre, on Saturday evening in honor of their parents, Mr. and. Mrs. Stanley Speiran's 40 anniversary, Later in the evening about 140 relatives, friends and neighbours were invited to a social evening of dancing, and a 'programme. After opening of gifts congrat- ulations and best wishes were be- stowed on the bride and groom of thirty Years ago. Lunch was served. Guests attended from Saginaw, Mich., Toronto, Guelph, Brant- ford, Wingham, Listowiel, Brus- sels, Atwood, and community Mrs. Speiran was the former Margaret Stevenson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Stev., enson, Grey Township. They were married at the Pres- byterian manse, Listowel, June 24th, 1925 by the Rev. Mr. Nichol , TO STUDY IN QUEBEC Miss Gwendolyne Martin has successfully completed her year at Westenn University, and has .received a bursary for French. She will take a Summer Course in French in Quebrec. QUEEN'S HOTEL SOLD TO KITCHENER COUPLE' Mr. and Mrs. Fred' Becker of Kitchener have purchased the Queen's Hotel here from Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Leek and took possession on Monday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Becker and son are welcomed to Brussels. Mr. and Mrs. Leek have pur- chased an apartment building in Listowtel and will live there. BRUSSELS LADIES WOAA SOFTBALL SCHEDULE '" JU 11 Vi Brussels at • Godericb 29 Goderich at Brussels July 2 Brussels at Brucefield G Brussels at Winthrop 8 Winthrop at Brussels 14. Brussels at goderich 15 Ilensall at Brussels 20 Brussels at Exeter 22 Exeter at Brussels 6 Brussels at Winthrop 27 WinthreP ,ttt Brnssels *110004 l0 *gook; WA LTON June Meeting, 8th And 16th Unit. Of Duff's UCW, Walton The June meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Don Fraser, on Wednesday, June 16th, The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Bert Bockart and, 'the singing of hymn 309, Faith of Our Fathers. Mrs. Bockart read the scrIpieire from Snd. John, 5th chapter, 1-12. The topic "if you ask me, man is as old as his soul; if you ask me, he is greatest who serves best; if you ask me, christianity answers the riddle of life" by padre Yqung, was read by Mrs. Clarence Martin. Mrs. Harold Bolger conducted the business. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary and the ,roll call was fy answered by 14 ladies and one pruest. Copper collection was taken. Mrs. Doug Fraser and Mrs. Clarence Martin are to loot after flowers for the church June 20th, and Mrs. McDonald and Mrs, Jim Stnith tor Tune 27th. Hymn 376 Blest Be.The Tie Binds was sung. " Mrs. Bockart led in prayer and the meeting was closed by repeating tne Lord's Prayer in unison. ;,* (brace, was sung and bin:ill Was stared by Mrs.. Wm. Ten-, blyli, :agtvi=! (110.140t4O0 :0611104 ni,;(i 410 ftitAtkii: