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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1967-06-29, Page 1grttfise POST PUriLISHING HOUSE ,o To THE BRUSSELS POST TIII•RSDAY, JUNE 29th. 1.967 $2.00 A Year In. Advance 0 elcome, ome Home Visitors CENTENNIAL COMM ITTE HONORS SENIOR CITIZENS The Senior Citizens of Brussels were honored Sunday when Mrs. AV. G. Leach and Mrs, Gus Eider, of the Centennial Senior Citizen- ship Committee, visited them in their homes, and at the Callander Nursing Home. to preSent each Citizen over SO with a citation and gift. Those over 90 received, also, a copy of a letter, in the form of a scroll, from Prime Minister Pearson. The citation reads as follows: The, Prussols Centennial Com- mittee honours you as one of our Senior Citizens and wish you to accept this token for past favours 'in Community Work and. Welfare, Archer Grewar. Chair- man, Mrs. W. G. Leach. Mrs, tus Eder. Committee of Senior Citizenship. Those honored were; Mesdames R. Hamilton, lames Ballantyne, Robert Thompson, McLean, Noble. Doig-, Mend Steph- enson, Forsyth, Ida Davis, Wes Jormyti, Stan Speiran, Win. Little, Carrie Dunbar, Archie McDonald. Florence Russell, Tiros, Miller (Sr.), Rach el Wright. Dona Minter, inn Bryans, Mabel Turn- bull, Fntma Zurbrigg, Margaret Hoy, re. Pollard. Blanchard, Pearl, 7effer, ;LockrIdge, Len Armstrong, ,Tames ("Tart. Misses TT. 'Downing and Margaret Mc- Nabb, T:ev, W. Williams, Messrs, John T,ogan, Robert Davidson:. McDonald, Frank R. Smith, John Evans. Wm. Minx. Paul San- /hie-1r Duneen, P1 ward Pollard. Sylvester Fox, D. M. MacTavish, Harvey Bryans. Chas. Draper, Coo, Rutledge, T.en Arm- strong, Stan Wheeler, Tames Rhodes. PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs, P.W. T3ratten of Denver, Col„ is a visitor with her brother Jolin and Mrs. Thynne. Mr. and Mrs, R. 13, Cousins, attended the wedding of their nethe in Woodbridge. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Catilphell also attended, Mrs. Campbell provided the wedding Music and ac,certiPtinied her daughter Jtille who was the soloist. Mrs, Alex Steiss, who is Con, VateScing at the home of her &righter, liftS, Gordon Stilea,, Awls one of the honored guest§ at the SurpriSe Parf,Y prepared for M. and Mrs. Geo. EVans, MAIL SERVICE DOMINION DAY The wickets are closed rill is -, 1st, The lobby will he open from 4.10 psn. to 5 p m No mail is received but Tnii,il Postal. Will be dispatched 'at 5 P.m., AS natial., All rural Service is ett$116tidad: COUPLE MARK GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. George EVa0$ receiyeet their guests in a setting bright with 'cards, gifts ap.01, tele- grams that brought congrat ulations on the golden anniversary of their wedding. About 150 friends, neighbours and relatives called at their home on Tuesday afternoon and evening to extend their heartiest congrat- ulations and good wishes on the happy occasion, Tbe couple, both life-long resi- dents of Grey Township before, retiring to Brussels, were Mar. ried et the home of the bride, thG former ElSie jZvans. The attendants of fifty years ago, Addle 'Grant and Roy SteisS, cousins of the bride, are bOth deceased, Sister members of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge were in charge f the "At Home" Those pouring tea in the after- noon were Mrs. Jean Little, Mrs. Walter Williamson, in the even lug Mrs. Jas. S. Armstrong, Mrs, Florence Backer. Attending the door Mrs. George McCuteheon in the bffernnon and Miss Beth Doover, Curt book. Mrs Darold Thomas, in the afternoon and Mrs. John Thynne in the even- ing, Mrs. .George Davidson In- invited guests to the tea room in the afternoon and Mrs. Norman Hoover in the evening. Mrs. AlViej Higgins and Mrs. Jack Low& serTd in the afternoon and Miss Jessie Tittle and Mrs. Dick Steph- enson !7, the evening, :Assisting in the kitch en. afternoon. W. Edgar, Mrs. Rae Crawford, Mrs. D. A. :Minn and Miss Annie Pal.or, evening,. yrs, w Mrs. Jack McCui oil or, M rs. nominal and 7,trs. Pave Hastings Sr. A 1,,,y ryripr:r ISTNr.SS L-7 A ITIn.r T-TANDS Elliott's Grocery, after being in business 30 years has changed hands , and Will be krioWn as the jarvis Grocery in: the tature. S, B. Elliott and Son thank their many customers for their Patronage throtigh the years and hope they patrOnite their stir. Cessors. Airs Jarvis is a fIrtISSelS girl, formely Elliott. We Wel , come the family and wish them every sticceas. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mit. William Dobson. Fi thel, wish to announce the. forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Donnie Blanche to James Rodger Smith. Preston, youngest son Of Mr. and Mrs, Allen SMith. RR 3. BruSSels. Wedding to take place July 22; 111(11. at p.M. in Ethel United Church, A SALUTE AND PRAYER ON CANADA'S BIRTHDAY Land of 11w fair - and the beautiful Lana of the midnight sun, Land of the fir and tile maple Land of Freedom Won. Tall and mighty heir lrrountains, Strong as the oaks - her cions, It matters not what color or breed Por Canada they a re one. Dear Lord Their 'children's children's hearts itlstil Pride of their noble birth, Giye them strength and peace - thy gracious gift And glory in tasks fulmied. Lord guard and guide and bless her, 'Give her the strength she needs, Through all her trials shield her And blesS the path she leads. Amen Like wings outspread her sons are spread Beyond the sea and shore. Protect and bless them where're they are until they are home once more. Jean M, Leach SURPRISE PARTY HONORS ANNIVERSARY COUPLE A surprise party was held, at Ilia Immo of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stiles. oil Saturday evening, for Mr, and Mrs, George Evans In: honor of their :,0th wedding anniversary, The dinner. which was provided by. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Murray of Scarboro, was attended by set` era] relatives and friends, The wedding cake was docornted with a minature bride and groom and five candles, and placed in the centre of the table. A toast Was proposed to the bride and groom by Miss Enid Arkin, of Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Evans replied with a few chosen words. The remainder of the evening Was spent in earths. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs, Toni. Phillips,. R.R. 1, Dung,atinon, Wish to nonnce the engagement of their daughter BeVorley ,lean to Mr. Lewis Elston Cardiff, Anil of Mr. and Airs, Ross Cardiff, Lit 4. Prussets. the tnurrbme will take niece nt Christ Church, Pcnit Albert, on Saturday itnly '22nd, ',t. m CAFrq OF TI4A NKR Roy Sellers wishes In thank all s friends for being so kind rlOWer, cards and letters while lie. was a nations in St. Tte,;91; t el *rid slime coin- home with pnocial to Stepli s, and tiles., who holned of borne. tt. Was all so appreciated. COUPLE CELEBRATE DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY hap py- 11,.miories of 1heir wed- day were recalled by Mr ana Mrs. Robert Davidson on. Monday as they received con- grainlatiOns and best wishes from many friend anti neigh hours, on: their Diamond Wedding day, Members of their family gath- ered from many points to be with their parents for a family dinner SaturdaY, June 24. They hate a famly of six' George of Brnssels, Charles Wingliam, Mrs, Fred (Agnes) Glassier, New Liskeard, Mrs. Chas, (,Tenn) Robinson, Bloom- field. TM, Mich., Scott, Clarkson, Mrs. George (Gladys) Lott, Ot- tawa. They have nineteen grand- children and seven great, grand- children. Mr. Davidson. son of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Davidson was born in Markham,, Ont. and as a child moved to 'Grey township, lie has one brother, Dave, living at sot- British Columbia. Davidson. who was form- erly Gertrude Hollenbeck, was horn in Clifford and moved to Or ey Township with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Jacob Holletbeck, Tier sister, Mrs Lester ('flladVs) Adams of Detroit. and her MIS- band, were present for the balmy event, They members of Melville Presbyterian Church and Mrs. Davidson, a member of 'the Wonien's Institute, 3\11' end Mrs. Davidson recaliod driving by horse and buggy, to Atwood, where they were married bye Mr, Mt...Vicar. a Presbyterian minister, lent, the most of ihelr life, they farmed on Concession 12, Ivey Township. then retired to Brussels it 19311 and are still in good health and take prideful care of their home and fine hig, garden. Mr. and Mrs. Da vidsop received in their living union: surrounnded by c:ifts. flowers, cards and telegrams of good wishes. Many happy ni,P111 017)0S were recalled While chid tying over a cup of tea SerVed bv f.Tauddaughters and the family', CARD OF THANKS. Words cannot OxPreSS My sincere thanks to neigh, bents and friends. for there kindness, cards, visits. treats, while in the hog- Mint. rnitod Church groups PP of Brussels and Bluevale, also both Women's Institutes. Thanks in the ladies who cleaned up the house. your kindness will never he forgotten, also for transport- ation Weehonds. Special thanks to Rev. Johnston and Mr. end Mrs. Harte-.- Dennis, and anyone who helped in tiny way, Only God in heaven knows what it. meant to me and may De bless you all Tdrt Fttrftim "COME .HOME WEEK" CENTENNIAL HI-LIGHTS Open House At School Saturday July 1st. In Conjunction, with centennial celebrations the school will be open to the Public on Saturday. moriung July 1st, 10 to 11.30, &al- Everyone welcome. Old Time Methodist Service The morning service at the lit'ussels Rutted Church will tae the form of an old time Methodist evangelistic service, rousing and informal. Parson Johnston, with his wife and another couple will arril et at the church in a horse drawn carriage, litembers of the chon. and congregation will, when possible, attend the service in period costume appropriate to th.e occasion, Singing will be without the music of piano or organ. Listen To The Wolf Whistles! The forty shapely Senior Tigerette Baton. Twirlers of Hamilton, will doubtlessly bring forth a veritable chorus or. :wolf whistles from the male speal.afors at the July 1st, parade. These young ladies are not only attractive in appearance but are also accomplished baton artists and their performance is a delight to watch. "Come Home Week' Activities?' Friday daytime, .Tune 30, is given over to registration of visitors at Centennial Head- quarters. Activities get under Way with a. hang on Friday evening. Ent eel a itim ent is in the cap- able hands of our' local show- man. Jack Thynne. Sports and the Parade committee have all been hard at work assuring an interesting celebration. There were over 75 entries for the parade farly this week. Chairman of the Centennial COMInittee is Archer Grewar, Public Parking Free Dubuc parking is avail- able on Elizabeth Street, One block WOO of Mehl street, opposite the arena. Centennial Projects A 'number of worthwhile cen- tennial projects have been under= taken by a, timber of grotips, Ainlav Grave Marker The one of most historic inter- es t is the ' preservation of the gravestone of WilliamAinl ay, pioneer settler of Brussels, which in the early days he named Ain- 'flit gentleman. was a. native of Yorkshire, •Tilnegland. who conic to Canada with his Parents. John and Anne Ainlay, when eight' (tottinued oft Inside two)