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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-07-04, Page 24Higgins Ecipa.r reunions held News of Belgrave, Mr., Mrs. -Russell .Sholdice celebrate 40th. wedding Mrs. Harry Rinn received word from her brother, Bruce Scott of Toronto, last week that he had the misfortune to fall on an esculator in Toronto and is -now a patient in Toronto General Hospital. He received a badly crushed leg and a fractured - shoulder. Mrs. Wilfred pickell of Van- couver is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Herb Wheeler. Mrs. Goldie Wheeler visited at the same home on the weekend. There will be no women's Institute meeting in the month of July. Mrs. Carey de Vries and Cora of Goderich, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Plumb, Amsterdam, Holland were last Wednesday visitors with Mrs. Cora McGill. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill and Jeffrey of Tavistock visited with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter on Sunday and attended the Proc- ter reunion in Belgrave . Com- munity centre. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Smithson of Downsview visited on Friday with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter. The Coultes Sister's sang two numbers at the Wingham Pres- byterian Church Service on Sun- day morning. Miss Elizabeth Klerks of Owen Sound visited with Miss Karen Coultes last week and at- tended the Baton Seminar in Wingham. Miss Debbie Z ippel of Walkerton , one of the teachers at the Baton Seminar in Wing- ham spent her three days with Miss Marjorie Nixon. Last word Mr. and Mrs. John Nixon had from their son, Steven was from France and they were going on to Italy. Mr. and Mrs. George Michie and Mr. and Mrs. ROSS anderson and family attended a Michie family picnic in Milton on. Sun- day. ' Mrs. Claire Rainer of Scar- borough spent the weekend with her parents Mr. arid Mrs. Clar- ence Chamney. Mr. and Mrs. Don. Walker and Shelly Anne of Schromberg spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Case Pletch. OBITUARY Edward Daer; Child with 'most working at Stimmerland Farms, freckles, Jackie Lamont; Gues-, and Mrs. Robert Helm of sing candy in jar, Mrs. Charles Lucknow visited on Sunday with Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Clare VanCamp Kevin VanCamp is spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Harold. Jardin and Michael of The A.C.W. met at the home London. of Mrs. jack VanCamp with 12 Miss Rose Marie White is a members and 1 visitor in atten- Patient in the Wingham and Dis- dance, Miss Mary,Isabel NetherY trict Hospital having undergone opened the meeting and Mrs. surgery the early part , of the Clare VanCamp read the minutes week. and Mrs. Cooper Nethery gave the financial report. The rep call was itWhere would you like to spend your vacation?" A picnic for the congregations of Blyth, Auburn, Brussels and Bel- grave will be held on July 29 at Seaforth Park. It was deci- ded to hold Hobo Teas in Sep- tember and. October. The raffle was won by Mrs. Robert Higgins. An article on "Fprests" was read by Mrs. Robert Procter, a poem entitled liDarerin's Mistake," by Mrs. Clarence Walker and two poems "Fairy Tales" and "Amazing Grace" by MrS. Robert Higgins. Honor I3osmans CHARLES?' S TANLEY WHEELE1i, Charles Stanley Wheeler passed away in Wirighain. and District Hospital on Wednesday, July 4th, 1973, He was, in his 88th. year. 'Born in Morris Township, son of the late Lawrence and Gert- rude Ann Wheeler, he moved With his faintly to Grey Township es young man, in 1017 he was married to Jennie Rands and they ra.tmed on the 8th concession of Grey Township until 1948 when they Moved to BilieSelSelvir. Wheeler was a niettiber of Brussels ted ChUrCh. Re was prodeceaSed by his wife. in 1087. $is sister; Mrs, Wni.. "Bell, and his brothers Sensoti,-Hutsell and AUghStits also predeceased hitt; surviving are two sons, Lloyd of Grey TOWtiShip and Merin A, of Londoh. lie Is also 'stir- 'dyed by sit gratidChiidteh. • Funeral- services Were' held altZ Watts Funeral Horne Conducted by itet, 't, tetirew., turtai took PIM* in the Brussels deitieteryo Pallbearer* were licks nett; Vim. :Ring Jr, John -Wheel.* dr, Win. Witeelet4editeWheel.6' et and Robert Wheeler, Plower., heatiera were (5Weri St lth. and Gordon Wheeler.- Correspondent Mrs. Lewis Stenehotise On Sunday, July let, 1973 the 50th anniversary of the Hig- gins Reunion was held at Catlyow Park in St. Marys. with 96 sign.: ing the register. The president Frank Graham, St. Marys welcomed everyone before dinner was served.Seated at the head table with a cake decorated with the '4 Higgins' Coat of Arms" were the older members of the Clan. They were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higgins, Belgrave, Mrs. Lena Higgins, RR 5, Brussels, Mrs. Margaret Higgins, Blyth, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Higgins, RR 5, Brussels, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walker, Wingham. A short history of the previous reunions was given by Mrs. Margaret Higgins and Mr. Robert Higgins as well as a few words from each member at the head table. Mr. Larrett Higgins, Toronto, spoke a few words of appreciation on behalf " of his father, Larry. Mrs. Lena Higgins the oldest lady present, had the honour of cutting the 50th anniversary cake with a decorated knife that had cut Mrs, Frank Graham's mother's wed- A reception and dance was ding cake 59 years ago. held in the Women's Institute Special prizes were given as Hall,. Saturday evening in honour follows - Oldest roan, Mr. Rob- of Mr. and Mrs. David Bosman bert Higgins; Oldest lady, Mrs (nee Linda Snowden). Music Lena Higgins; youngest child, was supplied by the. Alley Cats. Julie Ward; Coming farthest, Before lunch was served; Mr. Mr. • Larry Higgins, Toronto; and Mrs. Bosman were called to Lady closest to 50th birthday, the front and an address was Mrs. Jack Higgins; ,Man closest read by Donald Vincent and a gift to 50th birthday, Mr. Alvin. Rig- of money was presented to them. gins; Grandparent with most by Harvey Black. children present , Mrs. Lena Both Linda and David thanked Higgins. A short business meet- everyone for their reception. ing was conducted. The secretary treasurer's report was read by Hail stones fall Mrs. Hilda Higgins and the slate of officers for 1974 were read as High winds, heavy rain and follows; President, Charles Rig- large hail stones on Wednesday gins, RR 5, Brussels; Vice Pres.- afternoon severely damaged ident, Joseph Higgins, Mitchell; gardens in the village and vicinie 2nd Vice President, Robert Hig- ty. Broken windows and fallen gins, RR 5, Brussels; Sports, trees were reported. The talk Mr. George and Robert Higgins, among the residents of the v11- RR 5, Brussels, Misses. Carol age is that it was the most and ,Colleen Farrier of Long severe storm Belgrave has had Branch.. Invitations,Mrs. Marg- for a long time: aret Higgins, Blyt and .Mrs. Jack Higgins, RR 5, Brussels. HEAR REV. S.' McDONALD Lunch Committee, Mr. and Mrs. The tr.c..w met TUesday even- Mrs. Alvin Higgins, Wingham, Mr. and i Rod McLeod, Toronto, Mr.ng June 26th and opened with and Mrs. Elwood Fetch, RR 1, a worship service conducted by Wroseter, .Mr. arid Mrs. Jack . Mrs. Leslie Bolt, Mrs. Robert Coultes, and Mrs. Helen Martin. Warwick, RR 2, Bluevale. Mias Lenore Higgins, London, thanked tU4to the hills, around" was sung Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham and followed by a prayer. his executive for a very well Business was conducted by the p planned and enjoyable day. The president, Mrs. James Coultes. It was decided to reimburse Mrs. rest of the ,afternoon was spent James Lamont-and Mrs. Thomas in sports, games and visiting,. Guests were present frOm Tor- Cameron for cleaning and onto, Etobitoke, London, tong refinishing the basement, floor. A Branch, Komoka, Stratford, St. Articles are being collected of Marys, Blyth, Belgrave, Blue- good used clothing to be sent to vale, Brussele, Wroxeter, Gorrie Mission Services,. London and and Wingham. are to be in by August 1st to Mrs. Willard Arnistrong. EDGAR REUNION A bake sale is planned for The 25th Annual Edgar July reunion was held 'on Sunday, in Mrs. William Coultee intro- the Belmore Community Park duced the guest, Rev." Stanley with '70 relatives signing the McDonald froni Leedesbore who register. told of his work as a councillor The afternoon was spent in in his ministry,' after which visiting and sports. he diVided the grotp into five - Sports Were convened by Mr. smaller distuSeion groups, and Mrs. David Ireland and Mr. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler ex- arid Mrs. Lewis Stoneheese, pressed thanks to Mr. McDonald Coming the fartheet distande and Mrs. Coultes asked him to were Mr., and Mrs. Maitland pronounce the benediction which Edgar and family of Petrolia, cloeed the meeting. Grandparents having the most ls grandchildren present, Mr. and' Mrs. Charles Johnston Of Blyth; Persona Birthday closest td July 8, Mrs,. 'rotor Ansley returned to his George Gibson; Arinivereary home at Thessalon on Sunday closest to Suly 8, Mr. and. Mrs, after spending the past Month READ and USE POST CLASSIPIED Action Ads DIAL DIRECT 887 6641 8-4HE BRUSSELS- •Pititt JULY- 1973 The family of Mr, and Mrs. Russell Sholdice, mMorningtort St., Stratford honoured their par- ents with a number of social events on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Sholdice was the former Verna Querengesser of 'ermine, gen and the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm.Querengesser of Brodhagen. Mr. Sholdice -is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, Adam Sholdice of walton. Mr. and Mrs. Sholdice are former residents of Brodhagen where they had a General Store. The couple have a family of one daughter and three sons Gary of waterloo, Warren, Windsor, Roger, Mississattga and Mrs. Allan (Beverley) Wagner, St. Marys, seven grandchildren - Paul,. max*, Judy, Jeffrey,Greg- ory, Stephen and Scott Sholdice. . 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