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The Brussels Post, 1971-10-14, Page 1• $3.00 A Year in Advance — $4.00 to U.S.A. — Single Copy 10c THE BRUSSELS POST, '.psaURSDAY, OCT. 14th, 1971 POST PUBLISHING :KU CROWNED QUEEN OF THE FURROW Mrs. 'Gordon Pryce of R R. 4, Walton, was crowneed Queen of the Furrow at the Huron County Plowing Match at Carloy on Saturday October 9th. • . She won over four other con- testants, Mrs. Pryce is the former Irma Bernard, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thomas B'ernard of Morris Town- ship. She will be the representative for Huron County at,the• Inter- •national Plowing Match at Maria. coke, Ontario. GREY TOWNSHIP- COUNCIL MEETING Grey Township. Council, meeting was held on October 5th. Resolutions passed as follows: That the minutes of the last meeting be s.dopted as read. That the hours of disposal of .garbage at the Walton Site be n.in: to 5 p.m. commencing Octob- er 20th, 1971. changed and dump open from 10 That C. M. Dennis be given all mangement authority con- cerning the Waste Disposal Site as directed by council. That By-law No. 31 of 1971 for the operation of the Waste Dis- posal Site at Spt. Lot 4,,•Core 18 be paseed a s read a first, second and third times. That we purchase a truck body from Brussels Motors, Brussels, for the price of $200.00 to be de- livered to the waste disposal site. That the Council of the Town- ship of Grey endorses the County of Huron Official Plan as present- ed to Huron County on Thursday, September 23, 1971 for submission to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, That the Road Superintendent be authorized to make application. tenders for snowplowing for the 1971-72 season. Tenders to state Size and make of equipment and price per hour. Tenders to be in• by 1 p.m., Monday, November 1St,. 1971. That, the Reeve and Treasurer he authorized to mak application to the Department of Transporta- tion .and • Commtinieatiots for In- terim, •Sitbsidy on road eXpendi- That the Grey Township Celin- a endorses the project by the Federation of Agriculture regard ing toll free service of;. Bell Tele- phone. That the Clerk and Councillor Roy Williamson be given author- iey to consider and approve Land Division appliczaams. That ten applications for loans under The Tile Drainage Act be accepted. That Roy Williamson be ap- pointed commissioner on the Bar- ron Drain and have the requested repairs and imrovements com- pleted. That George Wesenberg he ap- pointed commissioner on the Close Drain and have necessary repairs completed. That all approved accounts be paid. .••• That Meeting be adjourned to meet again November 1st at 8 pan.. or at the call of the Reeve. Accounts paid: $11,697.60 General Roads & Bridges 3,604.51 Charles Titbit as dythe M, Cardiff STEvENON. Yellow potted niums and yellow and white streamers and bells formed the background for the marriage of Beverly Jane Only daughter cif Mr. and Mr;:. Allan McCall, R,R. 3„ Walton and Ronald Thomas Stevenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Stevenson R.R. 2, Brussels, which took place at the home of the bride"s parents September 25, 1871 at 3 p.m. with Rev.' Derwyn Docken officiating. Traditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Ray Huether. Dur- ing the signing of the register, Wedding .Prayer and 0 Perfect Love was played. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a white floor-length gown of batiste with a raised design in white... velvet. The empire Waist was accent- ed with a band of satin ribbon with a large bow and streamers at the back. The billowing long sleeves had satin cuffs and a stand-up collar of satin were decorated with tiny white flower- ed trim. The bottom of the hem was also decorated with the same trim. Her Veil was scalloped in tiers and draped softly to the waist. The attached 'headpiece was of tiny pearls, flowers and crystal sprigs in a filagree design. She wore pearl earrings and a keepsake breach of ame- thyst and tiny pearls. Her boquet was a cascade of sweetheart roses and white carnations. • • Her attendant, Susan McCall, P,lyth, cousin of the bride, wore a blue brocaded gown with a slight raised design. The style was princees with long fitted sleeves. She wore blue earrings, a gift from the bride, and blue Paper rosettes in her hale: • Her bouquet was a cascade of yellow shasta daisies accented 'with, • a few pinochio blue mum's.. Fred Stevenson, •Kitchener, brother of the groom, was the best man and the guests were 'ushered by Barry Currie, cousin of the bride.. The groom's gift to the bride was a Community Chest of cherry wood. The bride's mother received the guests wearing. a 'gold .• polyester crepe dress accented with a black fringe around the hem. A match- ing stole was also trimmed with the black fringe. The style was A-line with no sleeves. Her cor- sage wa s of orange delight roses and a gold ribbon. Her accessor- ies were- black and white. She was :assisted by the groom's mother Wearing a coral and brown crimp- lene dress. It was a straight sheath with full sleeves and cuffs. Self covered buttons were for cuff links. Her corsage was orange delight roses and a. yellow ribbon. Her accessories were brown. A smorgasoora uuta.et supper followed at 5:30 p.m. Felends of the bride serving were Becky Nolan, Faye Blake and' Wilma aWesterweld. A reception follow- ed: The wedding cake was. decorat- ed With yellow .ros es and bells, Two spiral yellow candles were at the sides of the cake. For the wedding trip to North- ern Ontario the bride wore a tun;ei fen of jersey in a mulitcoiore,d print to match her wineberry fortrel pants. Her going away cor- sage Wa s of white Mains. trimmed with a ribbon, Her nocessorlea Mrs. R S. Hamilton • Honored on 97th Birthday Friends and neighbours gather- ed last Wedeesdey at the home. of Mrs. R. S. Hamilton to honour her on the occasion of her 97th birth- day. She was presented with lovely cards, flowers and gifts, . Her sister, Mrs. J. A, Smith, will be travelling from.Edmonton this week for a visit, Huronvielw Resident 'Honored ON HER 90th Birthday Miss Margaret Grant, Toronto. entertained at a lovely luncheon held at the Candlelight Cafe, Goderich, in honor of Mis s Jessie McLachlan of Huronview, Clinton. on her 90th birthday.. Also present were Mrs. Muriel Kelly, Seaforth, Mrs Stewart Mc- Call, Walton, Mrs. Ross 'McCall, :Brussels and Mrs. Frank Burke of Winghain. Miss McLachlin received con- gratulations and good wishes from Prime Minster Pierre Elliott Trudeau and the Hort. Charles McNaughton. She also received a lovely plaque from the Province of Ontario on behalf of Premier Davi s along with many cards and gifts from friends and relatives. PEOPLE WE KNOW Mrs. R. • W. Joyce and family were Thanksgiving vistors with. Mr. and Mrs. W. James Arm- strong and family. Mrs. Ruth Gander of Windsor spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Julie Kerney. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Chapman and son Bruce of Vanderhoff B.C. were visitors with his father Elijah Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston, Woodstock, were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Shaw on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. David Kennedy and son Michael visited with their patents Mr. and Mrs,* R. W. Kennedy -during the weekend, ' Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rutledge took in the bus trip to NashVille over the Thanksgiving weekend, taking in the Grand Ole Opry and the scenic caves. in Mammoth National Park, Kentucky. CORRECTION The newly installed Noble Grand of Western Star Lodge i 5 Mel McCutcheon tot Mel McArter as reported last week, NOTICE The Women's Institute a-re hold- ing a Sewing Course "The 'Mack of Sewing With Knits," Anyone interested in the course should contact either Mrs. Leona Arm- strong or Mrs. Alberta. Smith by •October 18th. (reel. Londeshoto, 'Bleth and Brussels. Prir to her marriage the bride bnilOreel tlyn cliowerF4. nlle at the groom's sisters' Sharon and Anna Lee Stevenson. .arid the other at Duff's United Church, 'Walton. I- Giving a yomei;ster au allow, mice) is really not. good, Notes he going to foal when ho $11n1°1 iltd 000611t, itifft4 000 .0•1111.. GEORGE EDWIN. POLLARD George Edwin Pollard, a former resident of the Brussels commun- ity, died Tuesday, October 5th, at his home in Monkton, Ile was in his 64.th year. Tie was horn ig Morris Town- ship and fumed on the home- stead until 1950 when he began a chainsaw business in 'Brussels, He moved to Monkton in 1906 and was employed as a salesman for a. farm products company. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Craig of Brussels; two daughters, Mrs. John (Yvon- ne) Irvine of London and Brenda. at home: three sons, Kenneth of Kitchener,. and Douglas and Brian at home. Also surviving are two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. E. (Mary) Hollinger of Fruitland and Mrs. W. J.' (Mildred) Perrie. of Grey Township. The body rested at the M. T,. Watts Funeral Home, Brussels, until Friday when funeral service was held in St. John's Anglican Church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. K. Stokes officiating. • Burial was in Brussels ceme. tery, Pallbearers were George Blake, Elmer Heinz. Donald Perrie. Charles Hollinger, Larry Schnell and Rev. James Perrie, SAMUEL BURGESS Samuel Burgess of Brussele eased away on Tueday, October 5th in Stratford .General Hospital, in his 78th year. Son of the late James Burgess and Mary Ellen Taman, He was born in Grey Township where he farmed for many years before moving to Blyth where he lived for 17 years. Seven years ago he moved back to Brussels where he retired. Surviving are his wife, the former Marie Long; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Cox of Wingharn. Mrs, Jim (Thelma.) McCallum, of Toronto, Mrs. John (Greta) Milligan,Of Clifford. He was predeceased by three sisters and one brother. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. C. A. McCarroll, Was held from the M. L. Watts Funeral Home at 31,30, p.m. Friday, Pallbearers Were Eat.] Somers, Murray Long, Leotard Lamont, Jack Cox, George Mutter, Rees Bennett. Plower Bearers Were Carry Long; Larry Cox, -Kenneth "'err Jim Lamont. DIET GRADUATE LOSES 75 POUNDS The Cranbrool Naughty Nib- blers Club honored Jo:ree jones of Milverton last Thursday night. Joyce lost 75 pound s over a two Sear period. She received :San which she put toward a wrist watch. During the program President Wilma. Rathwell and Pauline Patterson conducted a couple of interesting contest and a enestion and answer period featuring Joyce _regarding her dieting- and what changes it has made in her life. The Sarno evening Wilda Baillie was presented with $10 in the three Month competition. Fern Matheson was second. She receiv- ed $5 .There was a tie for Queen of the Month. Dorothy Cox and Della flood each winning a silver dollar. Wilma Mahe-fell and Paul-, ine Patterson tiervOd 13.. delicious lunch; tO '4 'NA pmetawei.oreafrIIII. RECREATION- COMMIT"( HOLD SOAP BOX RODEO Forty-one entries participated in the 7 categories of the Brussele Recreation Commitee's Anneal Soap Bex Rodeo, The crowd on hand witnessed the twenty-seven races , it took to decide the winners, There were only two upsset during the day. The first one occurred when Wayne Lowe lost control of his vehicle. near the finish line and Mary Tenpas skidded sideways when she was leaving the ramp. Both drivers were uninjured. Many fine vehicles in a variety at designs were on hand and obviously a great deal of work has gone into their construction. It is anticipated that next year's rodeo will be held in conjunction with the centennial celebrations in. the village, so you can have all winter to net your vehical per- fected. Rodeo Results Boys (Ss and under) First Heat: 1,Kenny Cousins, 2. Jimmy Scott. 2nd Heat: 1. Terry McCutchoon, 2. Michael Watson.' • 3rd Heat: Michael Watson, jimmy Scott. 4th Heat: 1, Terry MeCutcheon, Kenny Cousins. Final Standings: Terry McC- Cutcheon. 2. Kenny Cousins, 3 Michael Watson. Boys (9 - 11 years) 1st Heat: Gary McWh irter, Kevin Nichol, Brian Scott. 2nd 'Heat: Keith McLean, David Watts, Doug Cousins, 3rd Heat; John Adams, John Richmond. 4th Heat: Dear I-Teat, Darwin Mcentcheon, Tim Prior. 5th ITeat: Darwin McCutcheon, Tim Prior. 0th Heat: Keith. McLean, Gary McWhirter 7th Feat; John Adams, Darwin Meet: teheon 8th 'Heat: Darwin MeCtitcheon, Gary cWh 9th Heat: Keith McLean, Sohn Ad.arn s Final Standings: Keith McLean, John 'Adams, DarWin MeCtitcheon Boys (12 - 14 years) 1st Heat: Glenn McLean, Randy Fischer :2nd Heat: David Stephenson, Bob Bridge, Larry Scott 3r1 Heat; Paul Mutter: Laurie Campbell, Greg Cardiff 4h Heat: Glenn MeLeAtti„ David Stephenson, Paul Mutter Final StandingS: Glenn Mc- Lean, ' David Stephenson, Paul' :NBrollytstel(•"15 and over) • 1st Heat: Roy Fischer, Don Laurie, -Wayne Lowo 2m1 Heat: David Hastings, Max Watts, John Cousins 3rd T-Teat: Doug McLean: Albert 'I'onPas Final Standings:* Deng McLean, David Hastings, Roy Fisher Mena Grudge Match Ike Raeu, Ca1orge Mutter Girls (9 - 11 years) nun). Heat: Shelley Fischer, Gail- White, Mary Lynne Cardiff' Girls (12 - 14 yeart) Final Heat: Jackie McWhirter, Coleen Rayniond Girls (15 and over) TI:011,td PflItlezei Zquttor, Pow) Oti(ttlftlig tiAdit $15,302.11. Reeve. 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