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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-06-20, Page 12Edward James Pollard was born on June 17, 1880. On Sunday he celebrated - his 90th birthday With his family at the home of Mrs.Mervyn pipe in Brussels. Young Edward grew 'up in Grey Township.He married Margaret Ann Cantelon, now deceased, in 19Q6. Together they farmed in Morris Township with their three daughters; Esther May, Mrs.- Leslie Braddock, Vancouver, de- ceased; Margaret Lauretta, Mrs. Chester Rintoul, Seaforth; and Frieda Irene, Mrs. Mervyn Pipe, Brussels. Mr. Pollard has six grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Ed. Pollard was the first mail carrier out of Brussels in 1913, and served the village in that capacity for 15 years. First in a horse and buggy, then a bicycle and the last few years in a Model T. "The route Was twenty-two and a half miles long and we worked every day except. Sunday", said Mr. Pollard. The Pollards retired to Brussels in 1950. He now lives at the Cal. landar Nursing Home, Brussels. "It's a nice place and I enjoy the companionship of the other residents very much", he says. Will attend leadership conference During the week of June24th- 30th, over ninety 4-H members from all parts of Ontario will he participating In the Provin- plat. 4-H Leadership Conference held at the University of Guelph, Attending from the County of Huron will be: Joe Phelan, #g, Blyth from the Blyth 441 Dairy Calf Club; Glen McNeili #6, Gederich from the Dunga.nnon4-B Calf Club; Barry Gordon, fa, Sea.forth from the Seaforth 4-1.1 Calf Club. The objective of 4-H is the personal development of young people. The conference is par- ticularly designed to help dele- gates develop their leadership potential through participation M leadership seminars, social re- creation and program planning workshops, and daily program committees for the duration of the week. Presentation is feature of luncheon Mrs. Isabel Adams invited the choir• of Melville Church with their wives and husbands and friends to lun'ch at her home on Sunday after church. At the close of the meal, Gerald Gibson spoke briefly of the faithful work of Mrs. Nora. Moffatt as organist and choir leader for the past sir years and she was presented with a corn flower relish dish, Also speaking on behalf of the choir, Jirn Mair expressed their good wishes to Miss Mary Gibson, a bride of this month whose future home will be in Woodstock. She has' been a faithful choir member for many years also a Sunday School teacher. She was pie- sented with a relish server, Mrs. Moffatt, who has had many years as a church organist in Ingersoll, Bluevale and Brus- sels, will accompany her sister on a trip to Hawaii in July. Friends gather as long time courier has 90th bidhday SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF! 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A single application of CIL Ammoniurn Nitrate at 160# per atre (abOut $6 worth on 9 Ontario farms in 1972; increased protein yield bY an average of over $30 per acre. AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL Agroinail thatir4Seit.L-- 887,010. Ysiult find a lbt rtibre Utah-. fertilizer At-the AgrOrtlart • News of Huronview The South Heron Christian Women's Club/ held their. Monthly song service in the chapel Sunday evening with special music supplied by a group of young people. Marie Flynn, of Clinton, joined Norman Speir and Jerry Collins to provide the music for Monday's aetivi- ties. A new resident, Mr. Sharp of Goderlch, was welcomed to the Home, The Country Drive, sponsored by the men of E'xeter United Church, took place Monday evening. Well over one hundred residents took adVantage of the two-hour drive through the country and with ideal weather conditions was rated as one of the highlights of the year. ' Twenty-six adopted Grandparents of the Clinton Kinette Club were treated to a smorgasbord supper Tuesday evening in the Clinton Public SChool cafeteria. Each of the residents received a corsage when they arrived and following supper were entertained at a social hour on the school lawn. The ladies of North Street United Church, Goderich, entertained their senior citizen and shut-in members Wed- nesday afternoon to a picnic supper at the Church Camp. One hundred and twenty-five people attended the picnic, which included nine from the Home and all report a lovely afternoon. Twenty-four residents having June 'birthdays were honoured on Wednesday at a Birthday Party provided by the liurondale Women's Institute. The President, Mrs. Carl Mills, introduced the program which included a sing-a-long led by Mrs. Cann, an accordian solo by David Rundle, vocal solos by Cheryl Cann and susan Spence, a' piano solo by Sandra Stewart, instrumentals by Mrs. King, Maurice Quance, Cecil Skinner arid Norman Speir. Gifts were presented to the celebrants following the singing of Happy Birthday and lunch was served by the ladies. Mrs. Shapton, who this month celebrated her 97th birthday, expressed the appreciation of the residents. The Rhythm Band from the Goderich Psychiatric Hos- pital entertained the residents at the family night program. Gordon Harrison, leader of the band, arranged an hour of variety numbers. Miss Pearl Gidley filled in with, some piano instrumentals until the entertainers"arrived. Mrs. Hackwell thanked those taking part on behalf of the residents. News of Walton McCall clan picnics Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall The annual picnic of the Mc Call Clan was held on Sunday June 17th in the Seaforth Lions' Park when approximately 60 signed the guest book, with the hosts, Betty and Allan McCall in charge. Following a noon -meal the afternoon was spent visiting. Jim McCall was clhairman and election of officers resulted as follows:, President, Jim Mc Call, Blyth; Vice:President, Ross McCall, Brussels; Secre- tary-treasurer, Frank Burke, Wingham; Sports Committee, Marion and Bill --Young; Lunch Committee, Jean and Walter Bewley. It was decided to change the date ' of next year's picnic to the second Sunday in June, and it will be held again at the Seaforth Lions' Park. Guests were present from Blyth, Brussels, Londesboro, Cranbrook, Ethel, Clinton, Pus- linch, Toronto, London, Listowel, Wingham and Walton area. Calf club Leonard MacGregor talked about the 4-H exchange between OntatiO and United States at their Meeting at the home of theleader Fred Uhler on Wednesday evening. Ann McKay told. of her visit to Michigan and., reported lots of fen, saying more members are needed to go. Ann will be the youth representative for the Youth Cdtindi. It was dedided to have a hue trip in August, With plans to be made later.. uix bboka were taken up. A eetriarnittee will Meet Monday., night to, plan entertainment, the next meeting. will be held at the home Of the secretary, Keith 'Clark, Jain Van VlietekpreSted thanka to Mr. and Mrs., Uhler for the use of their home, Mr. and Mrs. Ray fluetlier Steven and John attended the Webster Sunday in the Carlow 146.11,. With over 100 of the descendants ,preaent i, Watson Webster, Clinton entertained during the afternoen. direotirig hits Bag,Pipie. The Pitgt Brownie rack MOtiktott. camped at the WatOlh P UMW School daring the Weekend, SWirrittiing at :Farnily Paradise' 11,414E BRUSSELS tiOtti JUNE 101 Park, Saturday afternoon and at- tended the Sunday morning services at Duff's United Church. Next ...Sunday, June 24, the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will. be celebrated, then the church will close for the next four Sundays in July as Rev. Docken will be on vacation. James McDonald Sr, is under- going a series of Rabies shots. He was bitten by a pet cat at his home.