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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1970-10-01, Page 1r.144, 12.50 A Year In Advance — $3.50 TO U.S.A. TH4 BRUSSELS POST, THURSDAY OCTOBER 1st, 1970, POST PIAILIS11114G HOUSE DOOR. WEATHER FAVOURS 'BRUSSELS FAIR, EXCELLENT INSIDE 'EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY TWISTER WINDS CAUSE HAVOC IN THE 'BRUSSELS AREA Mister; Saturday, swept froini take Hilton; in the Bay, field urea, 'leaving a trail of havoc iii its path; -ripiiing off roofs, tearing iniart bailie and uprooting trees as it dipped -through Huron ideality, The tornado, with heavy rain, Wrecked 'buildings and doWn- ed hydro and telephone lines. It hit the Brussels community about 3:30 'Lilt While the village itself escaped serious cleanse, there were uprooted trees, lifariCh- es torn from others, TX: aerials blown down and dhiMneys aged. Hydro power was cut off in a portion of the north east seCt- ibo of the village for several hourg. The. bard on the feria Of Murray Cardiff, northeast of Brus- sels, was torn aPart, killing one cattle beast and injuriiig another seriously enough that it had to be destroyed. Thirty-five feet of the eighty foot high concrete silo crashed to the ground. Farm machinery was overturned or blown about. Mr. Cardiff, Douglas Machat and Allan Walker, were Working in the garage when the steel gat, age door appeared to explode out-- ward. Thirty three trees in the immediate area were uprooted while others only a short distance .away,, were left intact. Debris, in- cluding large chunks of heas;y Steel roofing . and siding, was strewn 'across field and roadside for a quarter of a mile. Mrs. Cardiff and their three children were in the house which fortunately, had only a window broken. Neighbours, friends and rela- tives, in large numbers, were on hand the following days to lend a hand in cleaning away the dehri left in the wake of the brief but violent storm. Cornfields were flattened. Other damage reported was that a new double garage of Wm. Adams was torn from the rear of the house and scattered over a field. A tree fell on the garage at Jack Pipe's and crushed it. The roof was torn from Vhe driving shed at Graham's Work's and a tree fell smashing a white fence. There was no loss of life or serious injuries reported. Family Moors Couple On 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs., C. A. Morrow, of $, Brussels and Mr. and Mrs, Bill Young, R.R. 1, Blyth, enter- tained at the former's home at a family gathering or relatives and friends on Sunday, September 20th, to honor their parents Mr. aiid Mrs. Ed Morrow, Ethel, on the occasion of their'40th wedding anniversary. The home was decorated with autumn flowers and a three tier Wedding cake centred. the dining rdoin table. Clifford Morrow read an address and the couple were pre- sented with many lovely gifts. A airiorgaShoid supper *as ser- ved. Mrs. MorroW Was the former Evelyn Reid of North Morning= ton. They have one son Clifford, and one daughter, Marion, Mrs. Bill Young Of Biytb, and seven. grandchildren. Guests were present from Lond- on, Fergus, :Listowel, ,Brussels, Blyth and Ethel. District ..Goveraor PayS Official Viait. TO. The Brussels Lions Club ' The . District Governor Lion Frank -Barnes of Arthur paid .0, official visit to the Brussels Lions Club on 'Monday night. ...Lion president James Arm- strong presided over the meeting. • Lion.. Tamer Harold Wilson led the singsong with Miss Connie McWhirtea.at the piano. Lion Tail Twister • Max Watts levied fines with 4eefin --extiberanee. A "new .member, Lion Jack Knight, waaawelcorned into the club. Lion 'Secretary Cecil Mc- Fadden dealt with. the roll 'call and correspondence. • Lion George McCutcheon intro- duced the District Governor who said it was a Pleasure to attend their supper meeting. He gave an interesting and informative talk on Lion Projects.. Lion Win. Turnbull thanked the speaker and presented him with a gift. Lion Maurice Jenkins, Zone 3N Chairman, who was also preSent, spoke briefly. Lion Hank TAxel reported on the Friday Teen Dance. Lion Cal Krauter spoke on Scouting,. Con- siderable discusston took place on this Project. ,It was left in the hands of Ross McCall. Members of the Club will con- duct a Bingo at the Paycliiatric Hospital, Goderich, for the resi- dents there. Lions Max Watts and Jas. Prior reported regarding plans for the Lionel Thornton Dance. Lions 1-14B, Cousins, Jack' McDonald and Geo. McCiitcheou spoke on the financing of an icing machine for the arena. Lion C. McFadden won the dra \vs NOTICE Subscribers who have received notice of evetdae subscriptions have until Oct, 19th for payment of same. After that date we Will be ferried to remove their names from the mailing Het. Stileiter on a. l30101 oar! ARCHIE McDONALD,- son of 'Mr. and Mrs, Ian McDonald graduates Friday from University of Guelph with his honour S.A. in History. 1-le is currently ..studying towards h is M,A. VARIETY PROGRAM. PRESENTED AT' PALACE Thursday evening a number of people visited the palace to view the exhibits and to .enjoy the pro- gram presented. Jack Thynne was the M.0, and ihtersaersed the following numbers with jokes, recitations, songs accompanied by his violin. Grades. • 5, 6, 7 and 8 BruSsels students, led by Mr. K. Scott with his guitar sang to open and close the program, Step-danc- ing, Stisan Langlois accompanied by Jack Warwick on violin; Debbie and janise Van. Vliet, in costume songs accompanied, by Mrs. S. Steiss; John Adams and Scott Bridge, gaiter; Joan Elliot and Julie Valance, played and sang; Eddie Peters sang ac- companied by Marie McGavin. SEAFORTH RESIDENT LUCKY Al BRUSSELS FAIR Mrs. Lucy Murphy held the winning ticket on the Majestic W. Vs quilt 'which was on display at the Fair. Mr. Murray Gaunt M.L.A, for T-Turon-Bruce riding made the draw in the Palace on Friday afternoon at four o'clock. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rice of Weston announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Judy Ann, to Mr. Bruce Hahn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Hahn, Ritcha crier. 'Wedding to take place ea Saturday, October 10th, at four o'clock, Brussels United Church, ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Smith, RR. 1, Monkton., wish to announce the engagement of their daughter,- Elizabeth Ann, to Mr. Gary Arnold Earl; son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Earl. althea The marriage to take , place on October 9th, 197a, at 7:30 p.m. in Momirief Church. strOct pantS and MIS Ipng ll€i.it, it'y Il 6.11•16 to tits either a boy a .3, gitii • The -weather for the. day being' favourable, tor the .first time in scene years, the Brus.sele Fair attracted good crowd OD 'Friday. While entries were down some- what particularly in the indoor exhibits, there were many a ttrac- tise displays and exhibits of exce]- lent quality. The crowd was estimated at approximately 2,81)0. 'The afternoon proceedings got under way 'with large school parade. 'Led by a car carrying officials and guests, students, and teachers, marched froin the community park to the fair grounds to the music of the Sea- forth High School Trumpet Band and the Brussels Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band. They were joined in the parade by floats, clowns, horses and riders and .decorated bicycles. Robert E. Cunningham was the capable M.C. for the afternoon. Fair President Jan van Vliet spoke briefly welcoming visitors to the fair. tie introduced D. S. Pullen, Huron County Agricul- tural. Representative, who offic- ially opened the fair. Mr. Pullen congratulated fair board officials, workers and people of the coin- inanity saying that with a. fair that had coninued for more than a hundred years thy had achieved something that spoke well of their efforts and he hoped for its con- tinued existence. R, MeTainley M.P. and Hurray Galant M.P.P. . apoke bringing .greetings and _entplias- izing 'the importance of agricuai trivet fairs - to the community.. At. the conclusion of the official opening parade winners were announced. Prizes for marching were awarded to 1. Grey Central, Brussels, 3. Walton. Floats: a 1. -Brussels School Cheer Leaders, 2. Paul Mutter, 3. Lions Club. Decorated Bicycles: Brian Ten Pas, 'Kenneth Higgins, Murray Nichol, Stephen Martin Children's knees Boys . Under 8: Kevin l)eitner. Dar- win McCutcheon, John Huether. 9-11: Brian Cox. Jerry Bremner, Brian Tel , '1244 Leslie Smith, Doug Gay, - David Stephenson. Girls 8. Carol Wheeler, Cathy Deltaer, .D.Ifizaheth Exel. 9-11: Gail White, Joan Huether. Di a n n e, Stephenson. • 12-14: Maxine Watts, Laureen Barbour, Sandra Boomer. The fair closed Friday evening with a, monster dance at the Leg- ion ball. The younger set enjoyed roller skating and dancing at the arena sponsored by the Brussels Lions flan, PRIZE WINNERS CART RACES 1.. .George.Galbraith. Norman Wilriamson, Terry Rutledge, Dave Kirkby. Brian Rutledge. 2. G, Galbraith, N, T. Rutledge. Gordon Jacklin, D. Kirkby, 13. Rutledge. $10 for fastest race. donated by W. A: McQuarrie, $10' for beat looking outfit donated by Hugh Pearson. Fair Board donated '120 each. Winners of Agricultural Draw 1. Wm. James, Kitchener. elec.- talc saw. 2, Maisalce Cameron, eliftase kinnSi), atuu.,.1.1 ajatria Grade Cattle Pen of 8 feeder steers under Wt.' lbs.: Clarence McCutcheon, Brian Work, Graham. Work Pen of 3 yearling heifers under 300 lbs.: C. MaCatcheen, G. Work. al" Work. Dairy Cattle Holsteins Heifer calf Jr.: Bradley Speir- an, Doro thy .BOneschansker. Heifer Calf Senior; David Bean, Bill Boneschansker. Trophy Winner David than for Beat Showman- ship in 4-H Celt Club donated by Bruce McCall, Brussels Stock- yards Limiter',. Jerseys J. T. van Egmond Clinton, took all awards. Beef Cattle Shorthorns Frank Falconer, Clinton, and Andrew Gaunt, Lucknow, took all prizes. Herefords Geo. Kennedy, Lucknow, took all prizes. Aberdeen Angus Carman Kaye, Palmerston, all prizes but three. Robt. E. Scott, Plattsville took first for Bull 1 yr. old, first for cow, 3 yrs. old, first for heifer 1 yr. old Sheep Dorset and Cheviots All prizes went tO P. Deering, Exeter, Ed Jackson, Harristoa and Glen Paine, Kerwood, OXford Downs and auffolks All aWards to E. Jackson G. Paine. Shropshire Downs' and' Southdown John Kelly, Elora, all awards, Leicester &,'DotswOld John Kelly and Jim Snell took all awards. Swine Yorkshire Turnbull, all awards 'Landrace Bert French, pulMOrston. alt prize$ Lacombe Wilbur Turnbull, all prizea Hampshire Boar under 1 yr: B„French. Boar, 6 mons. & under: • Jan van Vliet (1 and 2). Champion Boar: Jan van Vliet. Sow under 1 yr.: .Tan Van Vliet, Neil Hemingway. Sow, 6 mos. or under: B, Fren cb (1 & 2), Jan Van; Vila. Champion Sow: B. French, Pen,: John van Vli et. Children's Pets Persian Cat: Matirice Beirnes.' Cat; any breed: Clarence and Arnold van Dekker, Bluevale, Brenda. McCutcheon, .Tacquie Workman, Dianne Adamson. Rabbits: T3,liza.beth Jacklin, . Lawrence Machan. Darwin Du- charme, Gary MoCutheori. Best Dog in show: Guy Stroup, Chuck Lynn, John Stroup. Dog least resembling any breed: Wally Mason, Ricky *ern- aray, Jacquie Workman, Evelyn Strong. Homer Pigeons: Lawrence Meehan, Maurice Beirnes. Fantail . Pigeons: Lawrence Machan, Harvey Beirnes. Pair any other bteed. Ken Beirnes. Pair Bantaansi Victor Daniel. Ken Beirnes. Lawrence Machat, Elizabeth Jacklin. Fancy Fowl: Victor Daniel, Maurice Beirnes, Harvey Beirnes, Elizabeth Jacklin, Most unusual Pet: Yvonne Blake, Bradley Draper, Elizabeth Judilin Ted Elliott, icomplete lf8t on inaid6 pages) PRIZE WINNERS AT BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS Brussels Stockyards had a record number of stockers On offer, 1350 head. First Prize lot of stockers was won by Lloyd Wheeler and Son of Brussels. Second Prize lot went to George Woelfle of Paisley. • Judges were Don Pullen, Huron County Agricultural RePressenta- tite and Harold MoCue Of Canada raokerfi, " lift ARM Mit 3 aft dergb,`' e..