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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1971-01-28, Page 1ISM A Year in Advance -- ;3,50 TO U.S.A. '1'H/31 Istt()SwiliA. •Ttsilliettel-)A.Y, JAN. eSth, 1971 POST Pings1S-EflAv 1401.70, .•••••14.••••••*,..1,141.1. .r.17 • . WALTON puff's United Cherish Unit Meelenge. Walton Unit. The Waitsm -Quit, of the .1.1,0N, held their etimearY meeting, Wed- nesditY evening in the church basleent with 16 members preS- one ivlrs. W; Cl. Hackwell opened the Meeting with the Call to Worship. Hymn 403 was sung with Mrs. WI C. Haekwell acting as pianist for the hymns. This was i7olloWed by the scriptere'reading from Romans. Mrs. Howard. Hah well led in prayer and Psalm 703 was read in unison. Mrs. W, C. Red.tkWelI gave the meditation. Mrs. Mac Sholdiee received the offering which was dedicated by Mrs. W. C. Rackwell. Hymn 405 was sung. Mrs. Gerald, Watson gave the topic on "Human Being Rumati", It was stressed the portance of becoming as persons, they emphasized that the real point of our existence as we see it, is the creating and those others whom. we intluenmce in theirs; we might reflect on the affir- mation In ;Genesis I that Gott brought. his creature prograsn to itg climax With the making. of persons. It Is a mistake however to regard God's person-making as completed in the dawn of cre- ations. the words of the new creed "God has created and is Cresting" persons, We also parti- einate In the creation of persons lintti'hiteingerrelited i'm more 'Piny,. ourselves and by building ottters up in belpfal. ways until we all attain inarth.00d to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. It scarcely needs to he added that the main spring We need, ieSto be participants in the creative work of love. When we regard 3-nati as a. creator we are thinking of us. as organizing and utilizing. in creative ways what hes been provided bY God. God re- eteives praise for making it pee- Ale when we speak of a garden- err and his -garden but the garden er crakes actual what is possible and completes the creation of the garden. Whether or not this should be called creation you must. judge. The meeting was turned over to the President, Mrs: ti\nierson 'Mitchell. who was in charge of the business. Mrs, W. (7, Fraol.Well -read the minutes of the November and December meet, Ings, 'The roll call was answered with "Your New Year's Resolu Hon". Mrs. James Clark and Mrs. Ron. 'Bennett are the 1971 Copper Contest leaders. Mrs. Mac Std- (Bee gave the treaenyeres report. Announcements for future events were given out. The Pregbyterial Annal meeting Is to held at. Mitdie ell United Church on Wedne8d.ay, Febrnary 17, The amend meeting a.t the Walton church. on Monday (contintied on inside page) 1971 :RECREATION. COMMITTEES APPOINTED At a recent. meeting of the B)'eseels Mertes and Grey Reeve- atioe Association the following committees were formed: Chairman flax 01(itield Secretary-Treasurer .Dare McCutcheon New committeee were appointed to deal with arena probleme; Property and Caretaking Jack. McDonald .Tim Roy Williamson Hank TenPa;i Ice Machine Don Bray, jack. McCutcheen Scheduling Watts Don 'Martin Dave Me(eutcheon AGRICULTURAL 'SOCIETY ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The annual meeting of the Brussels Agricultural Society was held in. Brussels United Church, Friday evening, January 22nd. A del-ft:ions banquet was served by the ladies' group of the church. President .Tan van 'Viet presid- ed. Reports proved that Brussels Fall Fair in 11)70 was a decided success, Many people in this com- munity still enjoy their fair and wish to continue with this project. The dates set for the l`.)7 t. Fall Pair are Septerober•23rd and 24th. David Bann was presented with, the • Can 0.(1i211,. Bank et Commerce award. for the highest standing in Club work in. this district. The Brussels Society will again. sponsor the 4-H Calf Club in this district. Bruce McCall., guest ,speaker, spoke on the topic "Our Changing World", Don Pullen informed the gath- ering on courses being conducted by the Department of Agricul- ture, Clinton. This year field CtO1) compe- titions will he coudeeted in (a) tiMsilage corn, (b) Grain corn. (e) Barley-. (d) 2-way rnieed grain, (e) away mixed grain, Also the Commercial feature will be eon: tinned. Officers and Directors for .1971 are ae follows: President. Murray Hooter 1st Vice Pres. Harold Bolger 2nd Vice Pres. Gerald Smith See'y Treas. Edwin. Martin 'Directors Lloyd Wheeler Harry Coll, Laurie Black, Emerson Mitchell, W, Hewitt, Gramm Craig, Bob Higgins, Peed Uhler, Hugh Pearson, An executive, trying to impress a client, flipped the intercom key' and ordered his. Secretary: "Miss Primrose. get My broker on the phone," Came the pert response', "Which one. stock or pOWn?" HORTICULTURAL 1971 OFFICERS INSTALLED The January 1peeting of the Brussels norticelturel Society was held Monday January 18th at 8 tete, in the Brussels Library. Mrs, \Vin. Miller presided snit the teeetihg opened. with 0 Can- ada. Thts, Koveraber Minutes were read and approved. Correspoed- once, annual treasurer's report, and. roll wail followed. We spent $544.15 on town improvemeute, The Society maintains, the park, Legion hods, menicieni beds. library, Medical 'imilding, fair gates, as Well as six flower boxes and six small beds. The secretary read a letter re. Begonias, Geed and Dahlia, bias and it was `decided to order beg- onia, glad. and dahlia. blithe • if desired. • Would members and others, wishing these please, ttee- tact secretary, Mrs. G. Mitchell entertained with toe tapping music on the violin nceompairied by Mrs, W. Kerr at the piano. Mrs. C. Hein- ingwaY reed the news letter. Mr. Fielding then installed the officers for 1971, The nominating committee's report was read and on a motion from Mrs. Davis, sec- onded by Mrs. L. eleCutcheou, it W113 ac cepted. :Past Pro e. Mrs. Wee _leliller President Mrs. Wm. Campbell 1st Vice Mrs. C. Herniugweet 2nd Vice ........ .„ Mies L. Luca:; 3rd Vice Mr, A. 'Knight. Sec.-Treas. Mrs. Cudesore Asset Mrs. N. MeLarty Directors: Directors for 2 Years: Mrs. Doug ,,liachan, Mrs, :Jas. Ma,ir, Mrs.. A. McCall. nee Plain, 'Airs. Cleo, Wheeler'. Directors; for 1 Year: 'Mrs. john ICehly, Mrs, N. MC- 'arty. 3ir1,.i. L. McCutelteon Mrs. :P. Shaw. :MKS N. Skelton. Auditors 'Mrs, Johe Speir Mrs. Gee. Davis Pianists rs. %Vali er Kerr, Mrs. ffj. Cunningham Mr. Fielding then showed slides of flowers, scenes and English and Scottish eountryside. These were much enjoyed. Mrs. .Cod.more thanked Mr. Fielding sad present- ed a gift. The Queen closed the meedeg. The door prize was won by ells Vieldfne. A delicious: lunch was served Mrs. le, Mitchell, dirs. A. McCall and Miss A. Lucas. DEATH LOGAN -- John Logan in Wing: ham and .Dietriet Hospital on Monday, January 25th, 1971. in his 95th ;seer, Resting at the M. 1, 'Mitts Eteneeal Honie. Brnesels. Funeral postponed due to storm, until Friday. .Jenuary . 29th,- at 2 p.m. Ternporay entombment 1311ISSOth Burial Chapel. Rev, C. A. McCarroll officiatine_ ZONE CH:AIRMAN PAYS CLUB OFFICIAL VISIT Maurice:Jenkins of. Goderich, Zone aN Chairman, paid en official visit to the :Bruseels Wow; Club at tb(,:ir regular supper meet- ing on Monday night,. He was ac- companied by several members ut the Goderich Limes Club, Lion President Jim Armstrong presided, arid welcomed the guests, A sing song was led by Lion Tamer .Gerritt van Veen. with Miss C. McWhirter at the piano, Lion Tatil Twister Albert TEmPas wielded ..the fine box with persis- tent energy assisted by the Tail Twisteteof the Codeeich Club. Lion. Secretary Cecil .McFadden called the roll arid read /ninnies anti correspondence. Mr, Jenkins in speaking con- gratulated the Brussels Club on their .25th anniverary this year. He said the Goderich Club, one of the oldest in Ontario, will cele- brate their 59th. anneeeesary next year, He complimented the local club 'else. on the number of new members and said that each member gets omit of the club what hi? himself puts into It. leach one should get net and get new memb- ers. retie sped. her was thanked anti presented with •tseift by District Deputy .(Tovernur George. Multee of Brussels. . Lion Selwyn Belzer. fthairman of the 25th Anniversary Charter Members Conimites, reported or, plans being matte for that oceesion. Tile said there. 'will be a . banquet held on Monday. March 29th. at the Royal Canadian Legion Bali, Brussels, The guest speaker for that eigibte will be Trite Coffin, 1st Vice President of. Lions Intei, national. PEOPLE WE KNOW Mr. and Mrs, Orville :Harrison aceompanied by Mr, and Mrs. Allan McTaggart of riederich, telt this week On a motor trip to California, Fred Thnell. Whe had been a patient: in Win gh m and District returned home Times- day of last week, Mr. and Mrs. Min Tooth of Toronto speet the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and, Mrs, Tedwirt Martin. Among those from this corn- menity enjoying a winter vacation In Florida are Mr. and Mrs. R. Cousins. Mr. and Mrs. George MeCutcheon and Air. and Mrs. Rosati "Knight. Clifford Marks is still a patient in Winehain and District Hospital whore he underwent. surgery last Week. Ste and Mrs, Bruce McCall moved this week from the lembro reentnenity to their reeidenee here, occur pled prey to y by Tom Pleteh and family. AREA PARALYZED BY WINTER STORM Our lovely, nouleratt,, weather is no loeger anything but 4 Memory. As in the the reet of western Ontario Old Mon Winter blew up a wintery blast, on Tues- day with gusting wines from 50 to tai miles an hoer, and below zero temperatures, The storm core' tinued through Wednesday end shows little' sign of abatement in the earlier hours of this Thursday morning. Brueeels has been inote, kite than minty of the sUir#,%110.11( communities • in that there:',4'as been no hydro power interuptiOnts here, Parts of Grey Towestip- in- cluding Ether and C.ranbrook were without. power for several hours 011 Tuesday. Wroxeter and Gorrie Turnberry Township, were hard- er hit with power off from 12 to 20 hours. Some people were iso- lated without power and a mirth- bad costly food spoilage in freez- ers, burst water pipes and other problems arising out of the lack of power. Roads were Meeker. or unsafe for travel heeftese of nil visibility. School buses were unable to oper- ate and hundreds of pupils were stranded and cured for in schools ur billeted in private homes le towns and eillagee. Country pupils of Brussels Public School were billeted in 1101)1E?ti in tho villfLge• Motorists in the area were sirend ed and were taken into pyi V.11 tO lionics or soughs: ;1(!elMILICiatiOn cm- rome when 7)tIcalfle iMpLIS- Sfl 1)1 e SnOwl3i0bil0 tipOrhtorii liaVO most helpful throughout: the area. giving assistanee to stranded motorists, getting needed supplier: to people linable to get. about. etc. There has heen lin mail service for the past two day e n (1 it 3F„ most 111115:01y ti11•1"-• will It any to- dey, end schools will remain doe- mid. 1.t will be ,some time before things tire time& to normul. Reads tht be cleared. people digging their evey out through bege erifts that have lieen swirled around tu iicl ingp, and vehicles to be relaaaol from 'their entrapment of snow. Storey your "Post.' will peach you so late but we haze Ito cen- tre], ever the elements. No 0110 os-. peas men to rise their lives to deliver mail in conditions such as those existing this week. NILE TIME TO SAVE! Due to the inclement westher. nett a number of inquiree received es- telephone. time to subseriles the Brussels Post at per year. and save r-;0e, has been .4setelided to Saturday, lechrneey 6.