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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1966-03-10, Page 1se to' 12.00 A. Year in Advance — $2.50 To U.S.A. 'VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS COUNCIL MEETING THE BRUSSELS POST, THURSDAY, MARCH 10th, 1966 The regular meeting of the Village Council was held in the Nifuncipal Office on March 7th All members, being present, The .following motions were carried. Moved by C. L. Cousins, sec- onded by H. J. ten. Pas that the minutes of Feb. 7th and Feb. 21, 1,966, as read be adopted. Moved by I, Campbell, sec- onded by J. IVIcOutOheon that a grant of $75.00 be given to the Brussels Horticultural Society. Moved by H. J. ten. Pas, sec- onded by I. G Campbell that the accounts as presented •for pay- ment be paid. Brussels Coad Yard snow plowing 92,50 Frank Cowan Co. Ltd., insurance premium 791.55 Ron Zimmer, running radar 45.00 Jack Warwick, fox bounty 12.00 Geo. Mutter, furnace fuel 54.53 Callander Nursing Home nursing care '208.50 Provincial Treasurer insulin 4.14 MacLean's Fina, Service gas 11.25 Oldneld Hardware, batteries, key 5.08 McOntceon Motors, gas and repairs 12.96 Post Office, U.L. 8.00 Receiver General, tax deductions 31.90. Art Henry, labour 45.00 Grand River Office Supply,, supplies ..... P.E.C., streetlights Post Office, stamps 5.00 Bernard ten Pas & Sons labour R. material 6.00 Jack McCutcheon, sem- inar for council 25.00 1-1, ten Pas, seminar for council , 25.00• Ivan Campbell, industrial conference 10.00 ,Lawrie Cousins, industrial conference 10.06 Mrs. Earl Cudmore, horti- cultural grant 75.0f . Moved by .T. McCutcheon sec- onded by H. ten Pas that the meeting be adjourned to meet again. April 4, 1966 or at the call of the reeve. J. Calvin Krauter Edna. Procter Reeve Clerk FASHION SHOW Walton W. I, will Sponsor a ITashisan Show On 'March 31st. Keeti thi# date open and Tiritt011 tor fmrtber Partimtiorg, Mr. and Mrs R. B. Cousins have returned from a Florida vacation. Gerald :Axel is a patient in Clinton Hospital, where he was taken on MOnday morning. Keith Turnbull, SVho is .station• ed with 'the' ,ROAP,.Baffin. is spending a two. Welc. leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, James Ray Bronson is a patient '• the Wirigha,m .•and District 1-losie pital. Thos. Pierce, who spent twe weeks with Mr. and Mrs. B. Macdonald, Georgetown, after being hospitalized has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. John Rowland attended the wedding of their neice. Shirley McCall, to Mr. Torn Hanlon; in -Embro on Satur- day, . • AT HOME Mr. and 'Mrs. James T. 'Willianson of R.R. 3, Walton, are celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday March 12th, and will be at home to friends, neighbours and relatives, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from -30 p.m. on. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. ,Harold Harvey, Burgesville, announce the engage- ment of their youngest daughter, Carolyn, to Mr. Douglas Logan, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Logan 'of Brussels. The wedding will take place in Burgeswille United. Church on April 17th, at two o'clock. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Cassio 'Thompson wish to extend their thanks and appreciation for the many nets of kindness, floral tributes and messages of syra- Pathy received from neighbours and many friends, in our sad bereavement of our dear siSter. Special thanks to the Rebekah Lodge and the Rev. Mr. McLean. CARD OF THANKS I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their visits, cards, and treats ' while T was a patient in Wingnam Hospital. Special thanks to 'Br. W. A. McKibben and staff on ist, floor. Your thoughffnineaS is greatly appreeiated, ;NO( Trgotig MORRI$ TOW NSHU" SCHOOL BOARD All members of the Morris School Board were present, in 13lyth, School for the regular monthly meeting March 2. MinnteS of the February meet- ing were approved on a motion by pert Elliott and John Stewart Representatives of Hood School Sapplies, Stratford, an of educators Supplies, London, were present, Motion C. Haines and a. Elliott, that Educators Supplies be auth- orized to make a survey of sup- plies necessary for the next school year, date to be arranged. 'Motion C. Haines and Carl Gowing bills be paid; Vonne McCutcheon, -Murray Award,: $4.5•(); Bridge Motors, ,82,70.; D. A. Rann, $2.83; Idea Sup- ply P2.68; Menmership Trustee Association $75.90; Detto of Canada, $61.56; Meehan Hdw. $13.20; Alexander Hdw. $3.96; Hood Supplies, $24.47; J. Smith, $28.50; London Soap Co. $13.33. Motion of Alltott and Gowing that membership in O.S.T.&R. be renewed. Final plans for construction projects at Brussels and. Blyth were studied and discussed with Architect Donald Snider. 'Motion Elliott and Stewart that the plans as submitted be presented to Inspector Kinkead for his approval, TrUstees will meet with. Morris Coupon March 7th. Secretary was instructed to write Ryerson Press and Elliott Insurance Agency. Next regular ,meeting will be in Brussels, Sehool April 6th at 8 p.M. Motion to adjourn , C. Cowing and J, Stewart. Gee. MeCtitcheon Ralph Shaw Chairman Secretary PLEASt BE CONSIDERATE The public toilets in. the Muni, einal building have been re- deeorated. It is honed that those Who use these conveniences will restrain their destructive im- ptilSOS and refrain from damag- ing 'public property. '7RED-cRoss • IS ALWAYS THERE ;;....WITH YOUR. HELP VICTOR B. SPARLING Victor S. Sparling, son of the late George and Mary (itathwell) Snarling of ;Grey Township, passed away in hospital at Liv- onia, Mich., on February 271.h, in his 72nd year. He is survived by his wife the fernier Eva Leitch of Cranhrook, and two 44110-item Mrs, Ernie, Nyland (Dleanor), Mrs, 4E10 Downey (Dolly), of Livonia and. Tour grandchildren; MSc) by five sisters, Mrs. Ray Fear, Clinton; Mrs, Myrtle Rathwell, wood; Mrs. MUriei Collett, Niagara Falls; Mrs. Walter Mon- day, Sim City, Cal.; Mrs. A. H. Arnold. 'Willowdale. Two sisters and one brother predeceased him. Mirs, Alec Sparling and son John of St. 'Marys and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fear of. Clinton attend- ed the funeral at Livonia, March end. LETTER TO THE EDITOR In regard to..that crack about the Brussels Fire Brigade in the Gentlemen's Club I would like to have something to say about it. You can tell that neither the writer or the man's name men- tioned. had ever served on the Fire Department. Do you rememb- er a few years back when there were two very bad fires that claimed four lives? Do you think you would Dave taken their places on, those nights? Then there was a fire: on. the main bus. iness section. What, would be left of that block if You hadn't had prompt Fire Brigades? I've seen these men, fight fires and come home soaked to the skin, and vomiting because of smoke in their lungs. These; men are risking their lives for you people in this -village and how mirth do you appreciate it, The Firemen are holding a dance in April. Do you suppose Some of you citieris could come out and support them? If you want a good fire department in town yott MSc) expect good equip- ment. They need money to buy this with you. know. Last year they put on a dance to raise thuds for the new Legiou, All who were there Were the old faitliftils plus the Firemen and their wives. Ralf of the town people were at a dance just a few' Miles out of town. The other half were sitting at ionic, watch= big television. too lazy to get dressed. Why not get out and support. Your local Fire Brigade. It would he far -,vorse i,C YOU had to wait ro a fire brigade to travel 15 folios hofore they even get to the Tire andwhat Weald you have ft hy that tine. Vita Seaforth Couple Honored On Their 50th Wedding Anniversary Air. and Mrs. James Coutts or Seaforth held open house on. Saturday afternoon and evening when many friends and relatives called to wish them many more years of health and happiness on the Golden Anniversary of :heir wedding. Mr. and 'Mrs. Coutts farmed in MoKillop township before retir- ing to Seaforth seven yearS ago. They are both enjoying very good, health. They have a family of four, 'Mrs. Jim (Marie) Cameron of Sarnia, Mrs. Glenn (Isabel) Huether, RR 3, Brussels; Bill or Walton and Mrs. Bill (Jean) Wilnee or Seaforth. There are• seven grandchildren. Mrs. -Chas. Geddes, Seaforth; Gerald Huether, London;. Ted, Allan and Joan. I Wilbee, Seaforth; Karen and. Connie Coutts, Walton. and five great-grandchildren, Shelia, Pam, Gordon, Doug and Paul Geddes, of Seaforth. Receiving the guests and serving, tea in the afternoon were Mrs. Jim Cameron, Mrs. Bill Wilbee I and Mrs. Glenn Huether, Karen Coutts, Joan Wilbee, Shelia. and Pam 'Geddes. Connie Coutts attended the guest book. In the evening. MIT.. Bill Coutts. Eliza- beth Tinettier and Carol Geddes. The families of Mr. and MTs. Coutts honoured them at a dinner t the Contrnercial Hotel, Seaforth. The bride and groom, of fifty years ago received many lovely gifts and flowers. THANK YOU The Brussels Lions Club, and the Brussels, Morris and Grey Recreational Committee, wish to convey their sincere thanks, to the citizens of tne district, who gave to the canvassers to help pay off the Arena debt. Your generous coutributien8 are gratetfully acknowledged. • The total donations to date re- ceived are $2,328.50. The sum realized is snort of the objective. if a.nyOne has been telephone Mr. Calvin Smith, (Sr missed 3n the canvaCS. please leave your donation at theCantid- iati imperial Bank of •Cominerce. Sincerely, Brussels Lions Club, Brussels, Morris and Grey corer! firms 1 Committee BAKE SALE AND TEA The Ladies* Aid of Melville wilt hold a Bake Sale and Tea in TIrktilSel# Library on PEOPLE WE KNOW