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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1966-03-03, Page 112.00 A Year in Advance — $i:.50 To U.S.A. POST PUBLISHING HOU BE THURSDAY, MARCH 3 Women's World 'Day Of Prayer Service The Women's World Day or Prayer Service -was observed here on Friday afternoon in *Meiville Presbyterian Church, with members or all the congre- gations of the village in attend- ance. Leaders from the various churches were James Mair, 'Melville Presbyterian, Mrs. Carson Watson, United, and Mrs. George Davis, St. Jonn's Angli- can. Mrs. D. C. Matheson was the speaker and gave a paper based, on the theme of too service "Ye Are My Witnesses". Others who participated in the service were Mrs. 0. Elliott, Mrs. D. RellAngwe3a Miss: Ella Pear- son, and Mrs. Clarence Mc- Cutcheon. Mrs. Miarga,ret Thompson con- tributed a vocal solo with Mrs. W. C. King at the organ. The attendance this year was smaller than had been anticipat- ed. Flashion Show Walton W.T. will sponsor a Fashion Show on lVfarch 31st. Keep this date openand watch for further partipilars. /Walton Man Heads Milk Producers Board A 115i-man milk marketing board for Huron County was elected Saturday at a six-hour meeting in. Seaforth. Representatives from the 16 townships of Huron County who were in attendance at the meet- ing, norniated 38 men for the positions. Charles Milton, of Princeton, general secretary-manager of the !Ontario Milk. Marketing Board, told the gathering that, separate boards for shippers and producers of fluid, concentrated and cheese milk had proved unsuccessful. He said the ultimate goal is to establish an over-all committee for Ontario. Those elected /were: William. Allen, RR 1 Woodham; Jack Armstrong, Auburn; Martin Bann, RR 3. Walton; Edward Bell, Blyth; Fordyce Clark, RR 5 Goderich; Ray Cox, RR 2. Pay- Harold Elliott, 131u eval e ; Harold Erb, Zurich; Harold 'Gannt, RR 2, ‘Lucknow; Simon Hallahan, RR 1, Tielgrave; John r. MacLennan, RR 3, Goderich; Clifford Neil, RR: 6, Goderieh; Murray Siertsema. RR 2 13lyth; Ross Smith, ER 3, Ethel; Boyd T9171 Or. RR 3, Walton. 'Mr. Bean av'as elected chair- Irian; vice-chairman is Clifford VeNetl: and A6(11tfitirMtiqrill/ifif Titlytt TROfifl CARDS OF THANKS Sincere thanks is here expres- sed to the Girl 'Guides of the 1965 croup for the lovely squares they knit -for the " Saxe The Children. Fund" afghan. Mrs. John Rowland ' Our sincere thanks is given to our relatives, friends, and neighbours. for their many acts- of kindness and expressions of sympathy, floral tributes and cards, at the time of our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. A.. .Tolin stela and the ladies of the ITCW for serving lunch after. Your thoughtfulness was deep- ly appreciated. Mrs. John Spivey and Family ETI-if Mr. and Mrs. A. Bremner; and Doris Were Sunday visitors with. 'Mr. and Mrs. Bert Beacon of -• Londesboro. Mr, and Mrs. Jim. Catdiff and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Minke of Port Elgin on Sturidasa Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Morse of 13ruSaels and Mr, and Mrs. John Conley aaere Sunday 'visitors with Mr. and Mrs. 'Carl McDonald. Lawson Ward, Robert Bremner. and Carl McDonald Were among those who attended the Meeting of the Huron 'County Milk Mraaltetthra posferit §firtiftiff Brussels Student Wins. Legion Speaking Contest Miss Linda Wilson, student of Drusaela iniblic school, and daughter of Mrs. Idella Wilson of Brussels, was the winner of the senior elementary class in the speaking contest, sponsored. by the Royal Canadian. • Legion 13ranch 130 of Witighana.- • Congratulations To Miss Ann. McKerchcr, of Bluevale who has obtained First Class Honours in the Gr. Harmony Examinations of the Western Ontario Conservatory of Music, London. Ann is a pupil of Mrs. Margaret Thompson of Brussels. To Those Still In Arrears We ask those who have neglected to settle their account of subscription in arrears to con- tact this office immediately to Make some arrangement for pay- merit before we are forced to hand them in for collection. To our many loyal subscribers who have been most co-operative we again say "Thank You". • . OPEN HOUSE Mr. and Mrs. James Coutts, Seaforth, will hold Open House on, March 5th, 1966, from two to four in the afternoon and seven- thisty to nine in the evening on. the occasion of their. ii0th Wedding Anniversary. No gifts. please, PEOPLE WE KNOW Fred Williamson of ' Toronto was a visitor with his aunt, Mrs. George Davis. Mr. and Mrs. D. A, Rann have returned from a vacation in the Western States. Mr. and Mts. W. J, Turnbull have returned from. a trip to the Canadian west coast. W, S. Scott. who has been a patient in Wi.ngha.m Hospital was transferred to the Kitchener- Wat orlon Hospital on Tuesday. Mrs. George Davis, accom- panied her son Jim anti Mrs. Davis of Liman. to Lisiowel to attend the funeral Of her cousin. haat week. Mr. G. Taylor, who has been the game Warden for this area for the past, few years has been transferred. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and family Moved to Kitchener 7;ist week, Mr. end Mrs. .Tames Smith wore Su n (Inv visitors with Mr. ;Ind '3.Tr PI III pp noir of "wrox. March Of Dimes Surpasses Objective The members of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge of Bruasels, wish to thank the citizens of Brussels for their generousity and, co operation in the. recent March of Dimes Campaign. Our objective• was $240.00 and the canvass, realized a•55.9„09, which we were very pleased. with. Again 'Tbenir. You. Morning Star Rebekah Lodge Brussels Defeats. Mildmay Midget Playoffs .1;russels Midgets defeated Mildmay 7-3 to win the Western Ontario Athletic Association. midget "D" hockey playoff in. Mildmay on Monday night. Brussels took the best-of-three series in two games straight. Dave Huether, an0 Neil Goring led Brussels with two goals each while Dave Machan, Bob Corrigan and Dave Crowing added one Bill Dosman; Denny Strauss am! Doug HaeIzle were the Mild-- may marksmen, Brussels lost their first game in the group final to Ripley in Ripley on Wednesday night. These teams meet again in the Brussels arena on, Friday night, Mrirch 4th, at 8.30 So let's be there to give the boys our cheers and support. SUPPORT THE CANADIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY During the past several years, there's been an increase in foreign aid by "have" govern• ments to the "have nots". While this foreign aid may appear on tine surface to be an outright gift, tbrro may be overtones of political significance. The Red 'Gross has been active in foreign ;lid for !many years, But when the Red Cross sends material. medical or technical assistance abroad. it's atrietly humanitarian reasons. The Canadian Red Cross fun- ctions through voluntary action by Canadian citizens. It is free to carry on its hu Mani tari an programmes without pressures from governments, 'religious, political or racial groups, It is because the Rea Cross is a, Volati- IPIT organization of indiVidtials that we should do everything possible to support it in whatever way we can. By keeping the voluntary hu- manitarian principles of the Red Cross alive. we help to preserve human freedom, dignity and _ 1lTitjXtIt 4.4 Bo4 rtoqo `pion t Hob BM&G AND 'BLYTH TELEPHONE SYSTEMS PLAN AMALGAMATION The Commissioners of the Brussels and Blyth Municipal. Telephone Systems have held, several meetings to consider the idea of the amalgamation of the two locally-owned systems. Officials of both systems feel it is a sound idea for thee• good of both systems. Better, service could he given, a trained staff kept on year round, and rural lines in time, would all be under- ground. This would ensure a continuous service, regardless of weather. There are other ad-vant- ages to be, gained with amal- gamation, and changing from. ;municipal systems, to a stock company. It is imperative that as many subscribers as possible attend the annual meeting of the Brus- sels ,System to discuss this merger further before the sub- scribers vote on the matter. All subscribers interested in better communications are urged to attend the annual meeting of the Brussels. Morris and Grey Telephone System• on Wednesday, March 9th, at p.m. in the Brussels Library. Seven. New Brownies Enrolled "Thinking' Day" The 1st and 2nd Brownie Packs held their "Thinking Day" meet- ing on,Tuesday. Debbie Sanderson. Jackie Mr.Whirter, 'aoleen Ray- mond; Ferne Elliott, Beth Valiance, Patty Beirnes' and. Janet Pearson were enrolled, by 'Captain Gert Kellington, assisted by Brown Owl Nora Stephenson. Service Stars for perfect at- tendance 'Were presented by Tawny Owl Rhea Valiance. Julie Hanna, and Mori Rooney receiv- ed their second year star. Lori McCtitcheon. Joyce PearSon; Dianne Thomas, Frances Exel, Kim Sullivan, and Susie Soler, received their first year Star. HI-T NEWS February 26th, the Brussels 1-1-1-17 held a prosperous dance at the Brussels Legion. .I-Tall, with the swinging Beaumonts. Sincere thanks is extended to the chaperones, Nre, and Mrs, Jim Armstrong (Jr.) and -Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCuteheon. Mr`. and Mrs. Ray Bronson also re. CeiVed thanks for watching over 'out' enchanted Go Go Clang. The'next &Mee will be a St. 'Patrick's Dance. Therefore. you. woo Talah, falle-Ws oriole rind Wit MAU Milli . MISS KATHERINE THOMPSON Miss Katherine (Caasie) Thomp- son, a lifelong resident Brus- sels, died Sunday in Wringham and District Hospital. She was in her Gard year. .A daughter of the late Mr, and Mrs, Archie Thompson, she had served this community as a telephone operator with the Brussels, Morris and Grey Tele- phone System here for the past .• • • 40 years. She retired one year ago. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. W. E. (Grace) Willis, Brus- sels; Mrs. Cecil (Anna) Cook, London, and Miss Mayme Thomp- son, Toronto; and one brother, Mwsavin, of Brussels. Funeral service was held from the D. A. Rann funeral home on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. R. TT, McLean of Clinton Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Brussels ceme- tery. Pallbearers were .Tack Willis' Archie Willis,. Glen Bone, Archie Thompson. C. L. Workman, Miller McArter.