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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1970-06-25, Page 1$2.50 A Tear In Advance $3,50 TO U.S,A. THE BRUSSELS POST .THURSDAY,. TUNE 25th, .1970 SURPRISE PARTY ON!. NE.I.CJI-LBOURS GATHER . • SILVER ANNIVERSARY' FOR SOCIAL EVENING . • On Saturday evening,. June' 13th On Friday evening about thirty Doug and. Gail MeTaggart held a neighbeurs gathered at the home - Surprise party in honor ,of their 'of Jack .ttna :wary Bennington, for parents. Air. nett. Mrs.. Ross Ate.• a social. evenin. • Taggart, on the occasion Of their • • • tr . • TIle• evening WaS spent 'playing h edding tinniversary, at Cranhrook Hall. The hall WAS 'cards. A delicious lunch n'as ser. gaily decorated with pink. end 'lied by the ladies. Jessie Engel white streamers, blue bells ands and ,Gerald Miller had the lucky baskets of pink and white oeozies.. cups. The table decorated in wilite, and. Jack anti Mary were presented pink. with silver bells, was. centred, •• • - • by Alice Deigal, bridesmaid, with with a pole lamp and Bonnie and a beautiful wedding cake in white Marlene With a lamp each of their rein fined with blue and silver,. with, aw a 21th anniversary heart-shaped sr. Al..veii' (nth:Table Lima was had novelty on top of white bells. by all, Miss Gail AicTaggart presented the wedding party with eorsages — and boutoniers. The bride's flow- ers were white roses, brides- PIANO 1ECITAL maid's, sister of the bride, Mrs, Henry Deigal, yellom mums; best AT BRUSSELS /liar', Elwood SicTaggart, brother of the. groom, crud ercaon, white carnation bontoneirs: mothers of the bride and groom, Mrs. John Invert/tan, yellow mums; Mrs. lion, AleTaggart. blue tinted mums. POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Miss Mary ph isHospital, weekend at parents, McCall Reunion The annual McCall reunion was held Sunday at the home of Air. and Mrs. Walter -Bewley when 65 sat down to a delicious smorg- ashorg dinner. The table was centred with a beautiful decorated cake in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snell's 23rd Wedding An- niversary. Congratulations were also expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Frain of Brussels on their recent 50th anniverary and Mr. And Mrs, Alek Speiran of Stret- ford -Who had celebrated their 40th anniversary this year. Mr, Yentas McCall expressed his thanks on behalf of all present to the Bewley's for their hospit- ality. Mr. and Mrs. Prank Burke at Wingharri Invited all to their hone for the gathering -hex year. Guests were present from Guelph, Listowel. Stratford, Wingharn, Carleton Place,'-'..Clinton, Londes• born, Blyth, Tartissels and Walton. Bride-Elect Showered Miss Bonnie 'Uhler was honored at a, shower Saturday evening in the basement of, Duff's Church by the ladies Of the Walton Com- tunnity, hisses Linda a nd Shirley Johnson were in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Roy 'Williamson wercomed everyone and opened their program with a piano aoin by June Williamson. Mrs, Don Achilles gave several humor:ma readings. Peggy Dennis delighted the audience with her tap donn- ing number. Mrs, John Air's con- ducted two contests whir'], proved yen- interesting. The bride-elect Of this month was seated in a den- crated chair with a.ttached stream• tics of pink and white. ,.she was accompanied by her sister-in-taw and bridesmaid from Burlington, they had heee given beautiful cor- sages earlier in the evening, Mrs Marf.in Bann read a suitable ad- dress of cotoseattilations and; Best wishes from the neigh bra tr8 nnd friends and she was presented With many beautiful giftSt Bonnie Made a fitting reply with her thanks for sue]] a lovely evening. She said she would he living in Tiitchener and invited anyone to come and see her. A delicious lanch was served by the ladies of the 17th and Boundary lThits Cubs Attend Camp-Out A number of the local Crib Pack along with their leaders, Doug Kirkby. Nelson Marks. nro-i Howard Ilackwell attended the eamp-out Saturday night et "Para- dise Lake Camp Site" when 124 cubs front other districts part! OI,Pated In the on tletivitlem. 011804' tho Poilt tor torgAttiO, Ma and Sys. Joe Stiles, Lain bah, celebrated their 250. Wed, ding Anniversary over the week. end, , They have one son, Michael, And one ,daughter, Joanne. Among those present for the happy occasion were Miss Alice Stiles, Toronto, Mrs. Ionise Easter, Shirley, and Randy, Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Knight, and Mr. and Mrs, Gordon Stiles and Donelda of Brussels,' Joe is; a teacher at Saint School, London. WATERING LAWNS We inl:ve• been requested by the P.II.C. to ask for the co-operation of 'Brussels, residents in refrain- ing from using an excesive amount yeiter on. lawns and gardens to assure a sufficient supply of watea in an emergeney. Without vo ntary- co-operation they will he forced to put a. curfew on the use el' water. CRANBROOK • . We are -.pleased.. to see Mrs,. Douglas Purdy is home .• from Wingham. Hospital: .• Mrs. Earl Dunn is confined to tistowel Hospital where she underwent surgery. on Monday, Her many friends - bepe fee a sneedvreeoveay. "Fred Smalldon and Mr. anti Mrs, Ken .tsrav end Shirley qnf.`11' a few Clays. at 11-011 Eino rr>r'nn t r. 1 \•I1^rte thoV enioyed a holiday with Mr rnil Mass 'Ross S'peiran a nri fa 11111V. Sa Ela W. Mrs. Ken. Miller and d 11.Edl ten Tar-onto, visited Mrs. iSylle Gar dire, Airs, Norman Pfeifer received the 'sad news of the death of her mother. Mrs. 'Roadway. Nee- T.iskeard., and aittenciecl the Nueval. there. Mr. and Mrs. BO .1 )1'1 " P"' sons. PariG. visited at Gordon Eas'el's on Saturday. Mr, and Airs. Joe Stuart, Lin& six-. Airs- Stuart Sr.. Bobcayg,en. end Mr. and Mrs. John Bondi, Stayner spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Denglas Purdy and Susan. Mrs. Caivin cameron spent a 4,-ew clays lust week inn ("et:est:sea and Waterton Honored By Communisy ,\ leree number' of relatives and friends met in rho 1nesahrook Comunity Centre on Tuesday even- ing, junta 10 to • honor Mrs, Grace Evans and Dortglas and Mrs. Evans and 'girls. The evening was spent playing progressive euchre with sixteen tables playing, High scare was won by Mrs. Alex Steiss and Mac McIntosh and eonso- Bitten went to Mrs. Vritan Ducharme and Mrs. Clem Steffler, riddress of good wishes was read by Kenneth MarDonald and a presentation 01' 0 swiv el chair, a cushion and set of glasses iri holder was made to Grace. Thaws- and Jean were given two redwood lawn chairs, wall Menne and stocking stools. The girls Cindy and. Ronnie received figdrines. All joined in singing "Iser they icrlly good fellowfanti lunch towed, If.rtVe It safe holidny July ilitf After an enjoyable evening spent (lancing to tire music. of the 'Royal A i rea, Ross a rid Audrey :ere asked to the platform when. in address was read by Mrs. Geraldine Siemon. Alany beauti- ful gifts and nt purse, of money. were presented. Ross and Andres made a fitting reply for the lovely gifts and cards, and special thanks was extended to all who helped with the evening's activit- ies. A delirious inneh Was serVed. About 201 auests signed the guest book, present !inane, Coder: Lenulon. 13as-fields Seaforth, Ati tcli'P-AT .11 Wellesley, Lislowel Winthrop Walton, Mon, crieff. 'Slither Dublin Brodlutesens tied thstssels. LISTEN ALL V')U PEOPLE AND YOU WILL HEAR WHAT'S DOING 'IN BRUSSELS SCHOOL THIS YEAR On Friday, June 19, we had a field des- at tile, Brussels; Public School, The clay was very eold, but the Brussels students Still went on with. field days in shorts, slacks and long underwear and snuggles, The schools that com- peted were Myth. Brookside, East WIEWEI ash., Cat orn e and Brus- sels. The trophy Winners were Senior lloy, Andy Adams of :Brus- sels 14 points; Senior Girt. Lynda Hamm, of Blytir with 12 points .. intermediate 'Boy, David Dren- nan of Brookside with 20 peintS; Intermediate Girl, Maxine Watts, of Brussels with 20 points; Junior Boy. Murray Dllcharme of Bru,S- sets with 13 points; Junior Girl. Lori Ann Hesselwood of Plyth with. 18 points, There were. 14 events which were; High juntp. shot Mit, long jump, volleyball throw, triple jump, running long jump, stand- ing long -jump, ball throw, 100 yd. dash, 22n yd dash, !In yd dash, S80 yd. dash, shuttle relay and 440 track relay, Brussels Pit blie Scheel Wen with 152 points, Brookside second with 17,9 POititH, Myth third with 141 giot Witwomidi hoilvflt with 68 P0111.t, nOlhOrne fifth. with 40 point :S. • viyono Gordott. .T11(13, TADrew, tIttirgt, brin 'Worktmin COUPLE CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY A memorable occasion took place in the Brussels Legion Hall. on June 20th when and Mrs. Bevan Illltiott celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Air. and Mrs. F,T1Rott were mar- ried in Harristen, going to Tor- onto on their honeymoon trip, They returned to their farm in Maryborough Township later moving to Morris Township where they farmed until purchasing a grocery store in Brussels which they operated for 30 years. They are now living retired in their Brussels home. They have five :children, three sons, and two daughters. ROSS of Clarkson, Bert and Ted of Morris Township, Mrs. Norman, (Evelyn) PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bryans have returned herne from a trip to. Eu rope. Mrs. Clarence White :is a patient in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. .[toss White of London is a pat- ient in the same. Hospital, Sympathy- is extended to the lemily of Mrs. Harold Cardiff of Brussels, whose death occurred in 'Victoria Hospital, London, on Tuesday afternoon. Air. and Mrs.' John Hanna are home from a month's vacation in the British Isles. :\a vi irssi ,lances to1.NN rit11 S iirssr.,,4 st n w*o!logarruitlaigs of Wroxeter over the weekend. Lester 'Meehan, Toronto, son Of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Meehan, is vacationing- for six weeks in the British Isles and Enrope, We are glad to report that 'Harold Thomas is now out Of the, intensive care unit of Victoria Hospital, London. Mr, and Mrs. Al Gibbs of Los Angeles, Alr. and Mrs. Robert Murray, Toronto and Mrs. Adorn Steiss of Matitoha spent the weekend with George and sirs. Eva es. Dennis Ducharme. R.R.2. Brus- sels suffered extensive bruises when trampled by El. steer at the Brussels Stockyards. Allen Breckenridge. son of MI', and Mrs. Lee' Eireekenridge, suf- fered a. severe injury to an nipper arm Friday evening in a farm aveident. While fencing with Ken Johnston his arm wa badly torn Wh6n ohught by n power %Ito oft digor, WALTON RELATIVES ATTEND Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. ShOrtreed 2$th. ANNIVERSARY visited on Sunday with relatives' at ildertoo. Misses Gail Trams, Dianne FraSer, Beverley McCall, Dena and Debbie Nc'ey spent is couple Of days last week at Camp MeneSe- tung, Goderich. Mr. and Mrs, Herb KirkbY and. family of Woodstock spent the :Weekend at the home of Mr. Prank Kirkby. also visiting with Mr. and Mrs. i)oug Kirkby and family, Mrs. Allan Searle is a patient in Stratford hospita], having undergone surgery last Wednes- day, Her many friend wish her . s(seorge .11111)11'c a speedy recovery, Bewley of St. ;lose- - London, spent' the the home of ner GO EASY WHEN A piano recital was held in Brussels, and Mrs. George (Marieji Lucas of Lucknow, also 72 grandchildren and one great Brussels Public School on hSyetttiil f*, day evening 'June 0,2 pupils of Mrs. A. Edwin Martin. gr'andellild, delicious dinner was served. The stage was artistically (le A -' to -the immediate family by the ()rated with white picket fence, backed by potted ferns, baskets Ladies to the Royal Canadian of peonies and roses. Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Around seventy parents. Canadian Legion followed by tea Lives and friends assembled n and dance with music by Lamb- hear o Pupils from Grades I to IX kins orchestra, Many lovely cardS: and gifts play piano solos, 14 duets and a trio. were received.'A beautiful chime The chairman for the evening clock was presented to the couple by the Royal Canadian Legion and was John Brent of lu ave.! e, who very ably made suitable cam- Ladies' Auxiliary, of which they ments throughout the program, are charter members. Friend were present train. Tor- Those taking part were Brian onto, Caledonia, Orangeville, Armstrong-, Davis Watts, Heather Brent, Scott Wheeler, Annette Kitchener, Bayfield, Hanover and Boneschaireker. ' Mary Bernard, the surreunding area. Andrea. Bridge, Jeffrey Cardiff, Dorothy* Boneschansker, Maureen Sullivan, Linda Mardian. Deris Miller, Lynne Bridge, Mary Ire- land. Gwen Bernard, Donelda. Stiles, Tom Miner, Carol Ray- mond, Carol. Wheeler, Michelle ATcCutcheall, Coleen Raymond., Stephanie Watts, Keith Raymond, Susan Bndnark. Shirley Pipe, Mary Ellen Knight, Lori Ales Cutcheon, Joyce Ireland, Nancy Brent, Joan Stephenson, Connie M c'Whi rter. and Vonn e c- Cutcheon. At the close on: the program Mr. Brett thanked all those taking part, thanked the guests for conn- ing, and the caretaker. He called, Mrs. Martin to the Platform where Vance McCutehs ,eott read a touching address and Donelda Stiles presented Mrs. Martin with a, beautifIll gold shoulder pin with hand set atones. Mrs. Martin, taken by surprise, thanked the ptipils, and the par- ents for bringing their children in for lessons, She :presented the chairman With a small gift the pupils with ban's. and rereteMbered the caretaker. Piano reeitals help children to perform in public, and they also see how they can advance ,throttgh tbo years ahead.