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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1972-09-06, Page 14 BRUSSELS ONTARIO 101st Year Issue No. 36 Wednesday, September 6, 1972 It was a tense moment as contestants waited on Huron piowme.n's Association presment, Ken Stewart, Tuesday afternoon of last week to announce the name of the Queen of the Furrow. (Left) Irma Pryce, Walton, last year's Queen, Mr. Stewart, Helen Brindley, Colborne, a con- testant and the new Queen, Marilyn Robertson of East Wawanosh. Runner up was Beth Pass- more of Usborne. (Staff Photo) Area plowmen vie for furrow honors A The farm of William Steckle, 'R.R.3, Bayfield, inStanley Town- ship, was the site of the 45th annual Huron County Plowing Match and farm machinery dem- * onstration. The match held on Tuesday was under the auspices of the Huron Plowman's Assoc- iation. a By Evelyn Kennedy This village has been exceed- ingly quiet during the past week. No doubt, because the sunny, dry weather we had was giving the farmere the opportunity to get their all-important harvesting taken care of while favourable weather permitted. Business places were finding customers unusually scarce. * * * * * * *** The Brussels Business Association received a note from Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wood of (Continued on Page 10) Mr. and Mrs. George Hart, R.R.4, Brussels who cele- brated their 50th wedding anniversary at a gathering in the community centre at Cranbrook on Wednesday. (Staff Photo) New style enumeration begins for municipal vote An enumeration of area resi- dents which begins next Tuesday,: will identify a new kind of local voter in the province. The enumeration involves the gathering of basic information for municipal voters' lists. Eighty percent of Ontario municipalities will hold elections on Monday, December 4. In the past, property quali- fications, with some exceptions, have established eligibility for local electors. Now for the farst time, the right to vote in municipal and school board elec- tions has been expanded to include people who are neither property owners nor long term tenants. A Canadian citizen or British subject who is 18 years of age or older and a resident of the municipality between September 5 and October 10 now can vote in local elections. Area enumerators include: Brussels - Mrs. Wm. King Jr. Miss Isobel Smith Morris - Mrs. Marlene Yuille Mrs. Bonnie. Wilson Grey - Harry Bolger, Mrs. Joan. Bateman, Mrs. Robert Har- riston Seaforth - Mrs,RobertCampbell, Mrs. Ruth Ribey, Mrs. M. Maloney. McKillop - Mrs. Greta Hoegy, Mrs. Marie Johnston. Hibbert - Mrs. Joy Ross, Mrs. Marjorie Moore, Mrs. Ber- nice Armstrong. Hullett - Herbert Beacom, Wm. Dale. Tuckersmith - Mrs. Alice Boyes, Mrs. Jim Nott, Mrs. Jane McClinchey. For many years municipal enumeration has been part of Mr. and Mrs. George Hart, R.R. 2, Brussels were at home to their friends and neighbors on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary which they celebrated in the Community Centre, Cranbrook, on Wednes- day August 30th from 2 -4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Hart were mar- ried at the manse, Cranbrook, on August 30, 1922 by the late Rev. T. E. Kennedy. Mrs. Hart was the former Susannah Ellen Carmichael, daughter of the late Angus and Mrs. Carmichael. Mr. Hart is the son of the late John G. Hart, The couple farmed for two years in McKillop Township fol- the assessment process carried out by each municipality. With (Continued on page 4) WILLIAM D. BEACOM Named manager Wm. D. Beacom has assumed his duties as Manager of the Brussels. Branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Mr. Beacom comes to Bru- ssels from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont- ario. He is married with one daughter who lives in Kitchener. Originally from Listowel he has served as manager of four branches and prior to the period in Sault Ste. Marie had spent all of his banking career in rural areas. Mr. and Mrs. Beacom are anxious to obtain a house in Brussels and take up residence here. lowing their marriage and then moved to Grey Township. They have two daughters (Etta) Mrs. Fred Buchanan, Kin- burn; (Jean) Mrs. Ross Anderson, Bornholm and four sons, John and Robert at home, Charles at. Goderich; Jim, Grey Township. One son died a number of years ago. The couple also have 17 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Hart were the recipients of many beautiful flowers and gifts, including chairs from neighbors and friends. Rev. James Perrie read an address and both Mr. and Mrs. Hart replied and expressed their thanks and appreciation. The Cranbrook W.I. catered for the occasion. Grey Twp. couple celebrate 50th wedding anniversary While attendance was good president Ken Stewart said un- doubtedly the bright warm wea- ther had kept many farmers home at work. "You can't afford not to take advantage of good weather like this at this time of year", he said. Marilyn Robertson, 17, of R.R.5, Wingham won the title Queen of the Furrow. She is a student at the F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. In second place was Bess' Passmore, 18 of R.R.3, Exeter, and in third place was Helen Brindley, 20, of R.R. 6, Goderich. Special prizes were awarded as follows: Esso Champion Special prize was awarded to Barry Gordon, 18, R.R.1 Seaforth, for the best plowed land in two furrow tr- actor utility classes. The Eaton's of Canada Junior Championship trophy went to Marty Becker, 14 of Dashwood for the best plowed land by a junior competitor using a mount- ed plow, with two or more furrows. The International Harvester Company of Canada Ltd. prize was won by Bill Armstrong, 14 of R.R.4, Wingham. The Gordon McGavin prize for the best corner in Class 11 was won by Elmer Hayter of R.R. 1, Varna. In the tractor class for boys and girls under 19 years, the winners were: David Turnbull, 12, of R.R. 1, Dashwood: Bill Armstrong, 14, of R.R.4, Wing- ham: and John Hickey, 17, of R.R.3, Auburn. In the open class for all comers, using a tractor draw- ing as many plows as wished, the winner was Leonard McNeil, 21, of R.R.7, Alvinston, for crown and finish. In the open class for tract- ors, mounted, semi mounted or trail plows, the winner was Ru- bena Brindley, of R.R.6, Goder- ich, for crown and finish. In the green class for boys and girls, 15 years and under, who have never won a first prize at any match, the winners were: Joanne Hickey, 15, of R.R.3, Auburn, for crown: Bob Leem- ing, 10, of R.R.4, Walton, and George Hickey, 14 of R.R.7, Au- burn, for finish. The special class for senior high school pupils, 19 years and under, was won by the team of. Barry Gordon and John Leeming for the Seaforth District. High School. The special class for junior high school pupils, 16 years and under was won by the team of (Continued from Page 5)