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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-01-17, Page 10the weekend with Mr. and Mrs Douglas Purdy. Douglas Becker and so, Kerry, Kitchener were Sunda visitors with Mrs Melvi Becker. Reeves ready for next year Already there are three ven positive candidates for the 19rit Warden's seat...and a possibly fourth. Three of the candidates in thi" 1973 race will be back. They, are Reeve Ev. McIlwairi of Gode, rich Township; Reeve Harck Lobb of Clinton; and Reeve Hugh Flynn of Hullett who will be malt. ing his third bid for the post, The undecided candidate is Reeve Ed. Oddleifsqn who says that his wife will figure strong') in his decision to run or not to run. Remember! It takes but a moment to place a Brussels Post,;; Want Ad and be money in pocket,. To advertise, just Dial Brussels 887-6641. OBITUARIES News of Bluevale News of WMS installs officers Correspondent Mrs.. Joe Walker Mrs. Bernard Thomas pre- sided for the dedication of the 1973 officers when the Women's Missionary Society of Knox Pres- byterian Church met at the home of Mrs. Burns. Moffatt. Mrs. Thomas, in dedicating the new officers to their tasks, read scripture' from I Corinthians C ha.pter13. Mrs. Glenn Golley,president, then opened the meeting with the call to worship and a hymn. Mrs. Moffatt read Scripture from Psalm 118 and gave comments on the reading. Mrs. Glenn McKercher offered prayer. , Minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. McKercher, and the roll call was answered with suggestions for the 1973 meet- ings: Mrs. Gordon Mundell gave the treasurer's report and the offering was received and dedi- cated by Mrs. Golley. The ladies packed a box for an Indian mission by filling pill boxes with raisins, brown sugar and coffee creamer. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE • The Ethel women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Carl McDonald in Ethel. Roll call was answered by "name a talent of one sitting next to you". Mrs.. Archie 'Jacklin gave the • motto" "Scatter seeds of friendship, as you travel day by day, They will blossom into flowers, next time you pass that way". Mrs.Harold Wallace, District President was guest speaker and gave some interesting points on the W.I. She was introduced by Mrs. L. Weber and thanked by Mrs.Ralph Keffer, Lunch was served by Mrs. Archie Jacklin and Mrs. Elmer Downey. EUCHRE PARTY Eight tables were in play at the euchre party for the hall board on January 8th. Ross Stephenson was in charge. The next euchre is on January 22nd. Funeral services were held Thursday for Mr. LeVerne Vodden, of London, a former resident of Ethel. Burial was in Ethel Cemetery Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Les Crozier are proud to announce the birth Of a grandson. Parents are Mr: and Mrs. Garry Crozier of Kit- chener: Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith of Stratford visited Mrs. L. Smith on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lampkin of Kitchener visited Mr. and Mrs. Les Crozier. Mrs: LOS Crozier returned home with therri to spend a few days with Mr: and Garry Crozier and baby. ReV. Stanley McDonald of LOndesboro visited hiS parents; Mr o and Mrs. Carl McDonald on ktinclay and Mr. and MrS, A. Bkmrier. • Mr. Clifford Stevens had the misfortune to break his leg. ARY. 17 1973. NORMAN WILLIAMSON The death of Norman William- son of Walton occurred in Seaforth Community Hospital on Saturday, January 13th in his 58th year. The son of the late Thomas William son and Gertrude Forbes, he was a farmer who was also a horseman being keenly interes- ted in race horses. He, had been in failing health for some time. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Watson; three sons, Ronald of Seaforth, Kenneth of Walton and Gerald of Weston; nine grandchildren; one brother, Roy of Grey Township; five sis- ters, Mrs. Albert (Olive) Clark, Of Atwood, Mrs. Russell (Olda) Jervis of Clinton, Mrs. Lorne (Evelyn) Carter of Seaforth, Mrs. George (Florence) Nesbitt of Clinton and Mrs. Michael (Ina) McGrath of Egmondville. A daughter, Alexene prede- ceased him in 1963 and a brother Herbert, in 19'71. Funeral services were held from the M..L. Watts' Funeral Home, Brussels, at 2 P.M., Mon- day, January 15th. Rev. D.Docken of Walton United Church officiated. Temporary entombment took place in Brussels Burial Chapel. Pallbearers were Kenneth Forbes, Charles Williamson, Donald Nolan, Stuart Humphries, Wm. Laverty, Jack Hamilton. Floral tributes were carried by Donald Carter, Tom William- son, Wayne Williamson and Bert Clark. LAVERNE D. VODDEN Laverne D. Vodden of London, passed away in St. Joseph's Hos- pital, London, on Tuesday, January 9th, _1973 in his 47th year. The son of Mrs. Velma Vodden and the late Robert Vodden of London, formerly residents of Ethel, he was a Graphic Art photographer and partner in the H. Bach & Co. and was forced to retire approximately one year ago due to ill health. . He is survived by his mother ,,and two brothers, Murray and Ross of London. His father predeceased him in 1961. Funeral services were held from •the M. L. Watts Funeral Home,Brussels,at 2 P.M.Thurs- day, January 11th. Rev. C. A. McCarroll of Melville Presby- terian Church, Brussels, offic- iated. Temporary entombment took place in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery ,Chapel, Ethel. Pallbearers were Robert Martin, Brett Kirouski, Donald Dunbar, wm. Eckmier, John Prins and Bruce Speiran. HAROLD JACKSON For many years a widely known auctioneer J. Harold Jackson died in Seaforth Manor on Friday following a long illness. He was 66. Born in West William Twp., Middlesex, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson of Parkhill. Coming to the Seaforth area in 1927, he carried on a success- , ful farming operation until his retirement to Seaforth in 1955., Establishing an auctioneering business he was in wide demand as an auctioneer and appraiser throughout Huron and Perth counties. For a number of years' he served on the Tuckersmith . Township council. He was a member of Egmond- ville United Church. He is survived by his widow, the former Lila Chapman of Tuckersmith to whoni he, was married in 1933 at Brucefield, a brother Stanley of R.R. 2, Kippen and a sister, Mrs:Harold (Ethel) Smaildon of Walton. The body was at the d: A. Whitney funeral home in Sea. forth where a largely attended funeral service was held Sunday at 2 p.m. with ReV. J. C. Britton,. officiating, Temporary entorrib,• ment folloWed in the Pioneer MausoleumWith burial la in the Mattlatidba.nk, cemetery. Pallbearers were R. S:Ma.b. • bOn;i1d, bate Nixon; D'Orleari Sills, Robert Patrick; Robert Tyndall and A. W: Dunlop. BRUSSELS POST; JANU (Continued frionl Page 1) The Board approved arecom- inendation that the staff of the Wingham Public SChOol park their Cars on Frances Street beside the school. This recommendation f011OWed a petition to the Wing- ham Council frOin ratepayers On. John Street south of the school objecting to cars blocking their walkways to their hOmes in the Wintertime. • The Board endorsed areso- lution from the Elgin COMity BOard of Education supporting the theory that increases in dollar amounts per pupil over the previous year's ceilings will produce a declining percentage rate and Boards already in trouble with the ceilings, will have difficulty in staying within the limits set if expenditure per,. centages increase and income percentages decrease. Mrs:.—Wallate invited her fellow trustees to attend the public speaking contests Mary) to be' held in Wingham on January 30; in dlintoiionitarivary 31 and at Our Lady of MOtint Carmel SChOol at R.R. 3, bash, w ood, February 1, all begin. thing at 1t80 p.m.; with the finals two weeks later in Clinton. Remember! It takes but a rtiouient, to plate d. Brussels POSt Want Ad and be money in pocket. TO advertise,. just .Dial- Brussels 88146414 CRANBRO.OK Correspondent Mrs. Mac Engel. Ten members and two guests were present at the January mee- ting of the Cra.nbrook Women's 'Institute held at the home of Mrs. Ross Knight. Members answered the Roll Call' by naming a city or town in Australia. The Institute will be hostess for the Historical Society meeting in September. Interesting current Events on Australia were given by Mrs. R. Knight. ' Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Knight conduc- ted a short study on life in Australia.. Mrs. Mills, a guest at the meeting showed colored slides she had taken when on a trip to Australia a few years ago. Mrs. W. Strickler, Mrs. D. Perrie, Mary Ellen Knight and Mrs. Knight served lunch. Mrs. Stuart Stevenson, Mrs. Stanley Fischer and Mrs. Mac Engel attended the Annual Mee- ting of the Presbyterial held in St. Andrews Presbyteria,n church Stratford, on January 10th. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Purdy and daughter Cathy, CoOkstown, and Mr. and Mrs. John Bouch and Danny, Stayner, visited on BEFORE YOU NVEST NVESTIGATE DATSUN Good Selection of Brand New: DATSUNS 1200's 1600's — 1800's !lb SOME A-1 USED MODELS AVAILABLE All used units carry our 60-day or 6,000 mile Warranty. 1970 WPL 510 Stationwagon 1970 PL 510, 4-door Sedan, radio, console 1970 PL 510, 2-door Sedan, radio 1971 1200 Mazda, only 18,000 miles 1969 Fastback Volkswagen 1969 Plymouth, 4-door Sedan 1968 Falcon, 6-cyl. automatic See the. Fantastic - HARLEY-- DAVIDSON. ..SNOWNIOBILE NOW ON DISPLAY GERALD'S DATSUN LTD. HOME OP EcoNomr CARS' P trine 5274010 SEA:FORTH W.I. Notes Mrs. Ken Chambers was hos- tess for the January meeting of • the Bluevale Women's Institute on Wednesday afternoon.Twen- ty-two adults and three children attended. Mrs. Mel' Craig pre- sided for the meeting. The secretary, Mrs. Wm. Peacock, read the minutes and financial statement. The 4-H project for spring is, 'Sportswear from Knits' and any girl in the community wishing to take this should contact Mrs. Chas. Mathers or Mrs. Mel. Craig. The Roll Call was answered by nam ing a food from another country. Mrs. Karl de Koei- jer gave the motto "The peace. NEWS • OF ETHEL Correspondent Mrs.Chester Earl of the world, depends on food." Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Bert Garniss chose as their topic "The Gift of Sight." Mrs. Cham- bers told of the life of a young man, Stewart Hayter, formerly of Varna who lost his sight and worked for the Canadian National , Institute for the Blind in Toron- to. Mrs. Garniss explained the Artificial Eye and her ex- periences with it, Lunch was served by the hos- tess, assisted by Mrs. Harvey Timm, Mrs. Wendell Stamper and Mrs. Chas. Mathers. Euchre The Bluevale Recreational Euchre party was held in the Community Hall Thursday, Jan. 11 with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Les Greenaway in charge of arrange- ments. There were 5 tables playing. High Ladies' prize was won by Mrs. Doris. Adams; Low Lady Mrs. Carl Johnston; High Man Eric Ross, Low Man, Wes Under wood; Lucky Draw, Danny Camp- bell. The next euchre party wil 1 be held January 25 with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sellers and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, Warwick in charge. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Snell on the birth of their son in Listowel Memo- rial Hospital. Mrs. Jim Darling, Phyllis and Cathy of Belmore visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fraser Haugh and Eileen'on Saturday evening. Mrs. Arnold Lillow and Mrs. A.D. Smith visited with Alvin Smith and Ross Mann in London Hospitals on Sunday. Mario Zenvra of Western University, London spent the week-end with Brian Moffatt in Bluevale, who was home from University of Guelph for the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker and family of Blueyale were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wiltz and Dianne of Walkerton on Sunday. Miss Gemma de Bruyn spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walker and family. Gemma de Bruyn, Marie and Kathy Walker attended .a shower for Miss Gwen Press in the Behnore Community Centre. David Wheeler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wheeler has his tonsils removed in Wingham and District HoSpital on•Wednesday. Mr. Bill Hooper$im coe, vi- sited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nicholson. B of E names IN STOCK CARS WAGONS -- TRUCKS 1 CI Bt P m at vbr4 an E is fa V