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The Brussels Post, 1973-01-24, Page 10In scanning the Goderich Signal-Star we note that police in the town are urging parents to warn their children of the dangers of grabbing car and truck bumpers and sliding behind them. - - - A history of the lumbering industry in the Auburn district was interestingly told at the January meeting of the Auburn Horticultural Society by William L. Craig, owner and operator, along with his son, Allan, of the James T. Craig sawmill at Auburn. - - - Mrs. Margaret Jane Taylor, a former Auburn district resident, now of'Huron- view, marked her 90th birthday last Sunday. - - - - New officers were named recently at the Huron Presbyterial of• the WMS when it held its annual meeting in Goderich. 4 Those on the executive from Seaforth are: Mrs. R. Kers- i i lake , recording-secretary; afternoon and evening groups, Mrs. Dale Nixon and Miss Jean Scott, supply. - -.=- The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 109 added two new members at their regular meeting. Total membership now is over 100. S The Mitchell Advocate reports that one of the main projects to be undertaken by Fullarton Township council as stated by Reeve Lloyd Morrison would be the Kraemer bridge construction during this council's term of office. - - - The Kirkton-Woodham area community committee were informed Tuesday by Robert McKinley, M.P. for Huron, that approval of a federal grant of $23,517 for the construction s of a community centre building. This will replace the i present fair building at the community grounds. - - - Earl i Oppenhauser, Monkton, was elected chairman of the Perth County Board of Education. - - - While helping to dis- mantle the interior of the Collison House, Gary Clarke s ' found an old one cent-piece near the staircase. Dark with $ i age, one could, nevertheless, see the date - 1891 - so i its vintage is 82 years. Mr. and Mrs. Mansell Mason of Grand Bend, according 1 to the Zurich Citizens News, celebrated their 50th wedding I anniversary recently. The. Blyth Standard relates that it will be full speed ahead for Blyth Little Theatre for the production of at least one play this year.. Meeting Monday night, the group agreed to go ahead, with production of their first play. The group also decided to continue to push for completion of necessary repairs to Blyth Memorial, Hall which would once again put the 500-seat thealre into operation. - - - Mr. and Mrs . Alfred Machan, Blyth, marked their 61st wedding anni- versary recently, when nieces and nephews held a surprise party for the couple. It was held at the home of their daughter and son-in-laW, Mr. and Mrs.Harry Gibbons. - - - A memorial amplifying chime system has been installed in Londesbo.rough United Church, will' be dedicated Sunday i i morning at the 10:30 a.m. service. I • The Listowel Banner reports that Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Treitz marked their diamond wedding anniversary, January s 14th at a family dinner. Mr. Treitz is a native of Crediton, I s moving with his parents to the Listowel district at the age , of 16. - - - An investigation byListowel police is continuing S after cut telephone wires leading to the About Town Cab Co. I were discovered on the week end. This is the third time S in two months telephone wires leading to the cab company A , have been reported tampered with, said Chief William Sachs. Three other properties in the area were affected by the cut wires. S The Wingham Advance-Times reports that for the past six months the Town of wingham has been giving a practical trial to the idea of retaining a municipal supervisor to co- ; ordinate the work of the various town departments. Last s week, in a special meeting called by council to 'consider this and other personnel matters, the position was abolished,' with effect from January 31. According to the Tees's/rater News a large crowd turned out Saturday night to a benefit, dance for Mr. and Mrs. Alex Schiestel who lost their home by fire recently. over $500 was realized. Other donations included $125 from the Roman Catholic Church; $125 from the Teeswater Creamery and $20. from neighbors . - - - Frank Field, Teeswater, was A recently named "Lion of the Month" for District 9. He was i instrumental informing the new club at Tiverton and District. i The Teeswater Lions have sponsored two new Lions Clubs, Ripley and Tiverton, in the space of one year which is a real achievement in LiOnisin, - -, - One hundred and ferty- one skaters took part in the Teeswater Figure Skating Club Skateathon and raised '$1,137. After more than two, years of liearings and delays, according to the Exeter Times-Advolc* .. residents 'in the westerly end of Stephen • Township are Close to getting a. Water system. A hearing' held by fthe`Ontarici Municipal Board in Crediton Tuesday morning WaS optiriiiStie ' of the system becoming: Of reality thi8 sumnier. The overall estimated cost. of the project to supply water from Lake 'Huron pipeline to summer property owners on the west Side of. No. 21 highway, north of Grand Bend and immediate owners on the east side 18 $252,000.: ,, - Councils of Bay, stephen i Usborne and. Exeter will be asked to give serious consideration towards the purehase of a new fire truck for the Exeter area fire beard: E Stithated tbSt is aretifid $35,600 Of which Exeter's' share would be apprOkiiriately$18,000. - i Mr. and Mrs. Russell McAlpine marked their 60th wedding anniversary recently With a faintly gathering and an ''Open House".. .,‘ ., - Mrs: Clayton Smith, R.R. g',, zutidh, was 9.6 1 On January 25th. 1 . Scanning the Weeklies By Lee Hee ( For And About Teenagers • REAL ESTATE BROKER — GENERAL INSURANCE , Agent for Howick Farmers' Mutual Fire InSuiance , FIRE AUTO LIABILITY . Phones: Office 887-g100 • Residence 887.6164 McGavin's Farm Equipment We Specialize in 'a Complete Line of FARM EQUIPMENT SALES and SERVICE 'BRUSSELS SEAFORTH 887-6365 WALTON, ONTARIO 527.0245 WALLACE' BELL TRANSPORT PCV. CLASS FS. &F. — PHONE 887-6829 — Local and Long Distance Hauling of All Liirestock. Hogs Shipped :Mondays and Wednesdays J..E. LONGSTAFF —OPTOMETRIST-- SEAFORTH — 527.1240 BY APPOINTMENT: CLINTON (Monday Only) — 4827010 AFISTETT JE1NELLERS LTD. Watch and Jewellery 'Repairs — We Sell and Servie,e, BULOVA, ACCIXTRON WATCHES 3 Stores — SEAPORT' cLitrrow viALkintrou Suggest changes for '73 Seaforth Fall Fair M 10.-THE' BRUSSELS JANUARY 24, 1973 Alfred Ross Jr. of RR 2 Staffa was elected president of the Seaforth Agricultural Society at the annual meeting. Wednesday at the Seaforth District High School. He succeeds Earl Dick, also of RR 2, Staffa. Other officers are: vide- president, JOseph Devereaux of RR 4, Seaforth; secretary- treasurer, Mrs. Wilmer Cuthill, Seaforth. Directors electedare: Robert; Broadfoot, Douglas Wilson and Stuart Wilson,' all of RRI, Bruce- field; Kenneth Campbell and Oliver Pryce, both of RR 1, Dub-' lin; Robert Fotheringham, Ken- neth Moore, both of RR 3, Seaforth; Joseph Gibson and Oliver:Wright, both of RR2, Sea- forth; Robert Gemmell, RR 2, Kippen; Stanley H filen, RR4, Wal- ton, Kenneth Stewart RR 5, Sea- THIS WEEK'S LETTER: I am 13 and in the 8th grade and I have a very difficult problem with my parents. The trouble is they stilt treat me like a baby - I get whaLover I want; just like a baby does. When 'I call a friend of mine to go some place with me, I can hear her mother asking her where she's going, what time she'll be tack and other questions like that. It seems like her mother cares for her and loves her, be- cause they are concerned. What should I do to get my parents to ,care for me' like, that? OUR REPLY: Mogt of the, letters we receive complain about just the opposite thing you are. complaining about. Most teens write us saying their parents are always so nosey and trying to find out all the details of their lives. Your letter is proof that parents who ask questions and want to know what you are doing are ask- ing because they really care about you and they are truly concern- ed. Unfortunately for you the table is turned the other way. Of course, 3,Jur parents still love Senior citizens hold second 'Get together' Over seventy turned out to the second senior citizens' get together held in the 'Royal Cana- dian LegiOn Hall on Wed. p.m:, Jan. 17. Mrs. Leona Armstrong; on behalf of the Majestic W.I.„ wel= es:Med them all and hoped they would have an enjoyable after noon. • Bingo was played first, with the winners being, John Shell, 'Clarke Matheson; Ralph rtowland, Shirley•JohnStbn„Hatel -Mtheitsh, ftalph Rowland,-84firley Matheson, Berva ,.Dennis,. Elinor Heinin ingwaStni erria,ThOtina8, Ida COOPer, Annie 8ngel. Seventeen tables of euchre Were in play. High Lady; Julia ketney; high Man ttedrMiS8 S. Johnston, Mrs. Joan Taylor; „Low. lady, Mrs. SeiWyti Baker, low man, Amy Speip (playing AS a man); lone hatidS, MrS. Wm. Petrie. At the ,conclusion Of the euchre a delicious hindli was served. Nike. Leona Armstrong thanked the Legion for letting us use their hail and her committee for the lunch and their help. She also ounced that the, vebtioty :teeth* WOhid, be held in the United Church 'easement on the kat at 2 pain.. The March meeting wilt be back at the Legion Hilt, forth, Mr. Dick, Mr. Ross and Mr. Devereaux. The Seaforth Fall Fair date set for September 20 and 21 for 1973. In 1972, $7,857.20 was paid out in prize money. Reports were given. by the directors on the sections of the Fair for which they were res- ponsible. Joseph Devereaux on 'the Beef Cattle; Robert McMillan for the pigs. Mr. McMillan spoke of the junior barrow •show at the Royal Winter Fair that has been initiated similar to the Queen's Guineas for the calves. It is being worked out through the Pork Producers and .the 4-H clubs. He 'would' like to see some young people from Huron County participating in this event at the Royal. Stanley Hillen re- ported for the Grain and Oliver Pryce for the light horses. Mr. Pryce recommended changes in you, but ask them why they don't seem to care witat you do or where you go .Tell them honestly how much this bothers you and we, are' sure they will show more interest and concern. the prizes and that it be updated. Douglas Riley on the Light Horse Committee also spoke, saying this section has not moved up with the times and asked for a study to, be made to get it off the ground. He suggested a separate day for this event. With lots of saddle horses in the district, Mr. 'Riley said, a successful show could be put on that would draw a big crowd. Alf Ross reported the Fair Queen a successful 'event, with local business men supplyingex- cellent prizes. Ken Moore reported the Penny Sale made a good profit. Arthur Bolton reported the twO dances spd nsored by the Society were successful, netting a profit' of $913. and $700. each.. Mrs. John McCowan, presi- dent of Women's Section, District 8 of Ontario complained that the accommodation provided at the High School for the District 8 meeting in November hadnot been satisfactory, with no provision made for two separate meetings, one for the men's and one for the women's sections. Elgin Thompson, Kenneth Stewart, James Doig and Russell Bolton each reported on their committees. The president and the sec- retary -treasurer will attend the convention in Toronto February 21 and 22, with vice-presidents as alternate delegates. Arthur Bolton showed pic- tures of prize-winning slides taken at, different fairs in On- tario that were entered in the Fair Competition. He said he would like to see some entries sent .in from 'the Seaforth area. to ever n the n $1 .00 gars 45.0( time 00 fol on we is tra. K n Fr .M. Hal Gal alth; $10C atior. CAE ENT: DA' Ti: Ada mar Evi 62nd CI ron ounc , e sda 00 lly men nt Ad a vert 641.1 Business Directory Wingham Memorial Shop. QUALITY SERVICE CRAFTSMANSHIP' Vier+ 'Weekrlay Your Guarantee for Over 35 Years of — CEMETERY LETTERING — BOX 156, .WINGHAM JOHN MALLICK JIM (...17ARDIFF Ch nul Wq F11 SU Fl IN No