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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1974-12-18, Page 8SECOND PRIZE FLOAT — The Brussels Guides and Brownies float in the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday won second, prize for the best float. The little Brownies in the background are sitting around a camp fire, toasting hot dogs. (Photo by Pat Langlois) f News of Walton UCW has smorgasbord at Ch ristmas party PRESCRIPTIONS] sN For Fast Friendly Service s' Phone or ss Mail Your Prescriptions to %N SNN EATING'S PHARMACY LTD exall PHONEM.52E7.-1149 °VER 0'SAliniFORTH 0. OBITUARIES. Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall The Christmas meeting of Walton U.C.W. was held in the church basement on Wednesday evening when 37 members set down to a smorgasborg meal at seven o'clock. Following this a devotional period was held with Mrs. A. McCall . reading a poem, "Christmas is Carols, "Silent Night", While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" and "0 Conte All ye Faithful" were sung accompanied by Mrs. W.C. Hack- well at the piano. Mrs. Waiter' Bewley read scripture from Isiah and the "Christmas Story" followed by a poem, "A Child is Born". Mrs. A. McCall gave a Christmas Prayer. Hymns "Joy to the World" and "Good Chris- tian Men Rejoice" was .sung. Mrs. A. McCall read a poem, "Comedy of Cards". Mrs. Bewley ,announced that the general meeting of the U.C.W: would be held on Friday. January 3 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Harold Bolger, contest leader of the losing side who prepared the evening thanked everyone for their help and Mrs. Mae Sholdice replied with their thanks on behalf of the winning side. It was agreed the copper contest leaders for next year would be Carol Collins and Olga Contests followed convened by Mrs. H. Traviss, Mrs. Ron Bennett, Mrs. S. Humphries, Mrs. G. Watson and Mrs. A. carle. Santa arrived and distri- buted gifts and boxes were sent to shut-ins for Christmas: 17th and Boundary Unit Meet Mrs. Jan Van Vliet Sr. was hostess for the unit meeting at her home on Thursday afternoon, December 5th. Mrs. Harvey Craig opened the meeting with a poem, "Christmas Wish" then read scripture from Good News to Modern Men. Prayer was given by Mrs. Helen Williamson. followed by a poem "Christmas Melady" and a reading "Yuletide Christmas Spread Around the Globe". Several of the most familiar Christmas Carols were sting. Mrs. Helen Williamson closed the devotional period with prayer. Mrs. Martin &an conducted the business. The minutes were approved as read by Mrs. Harold McCallum, Ten members answered the roil call. The Ott was received and dedi- cated. The financial reports Were given by ivies. C. Ritchie and Mrs. 6—THE BRUSSELS POST,, Recent investigations carried out by the OPP of Wingham detachment include: Six investigations with six persons charged under the Liquor Control Act. Six charges laid with ten warnings issued under the High- way Traffic Act. Twenty-four investigations with six charges laid under the Criminal Code. On Tuesday, December 10, Dennis L. Shoemaker of RR 5, Mildmay and Thelma M. Man- ning of Blyth were involved in a collision on Highway 4. south of the Blyth C,P.R. crossing. No one was injured and damages to the vehicles were estimated at $320.00. Calvin R. James of RR 5, Brussels and David A. Dunbar of RR 1, Belgrave were involved in a Collision on Highway 4 south Of the Maitland River Bridge, Morris Township. No one was injured, arid damages were estimated at $760,00, Glen A. Porter of RR 5, Lticknow and Charles H. Shob- hrock of RR 3, Walton were involved in a collision in Blyth. There were no injuries, arid damages were estimated at $1,350,00. DECEMBER 18, 1974 were dedicated by Brian McGavin. A Christmas poem was read by Jeanne McGavin. A Christmas film "The Littlest Candle that Melted" was shown and the - pre-school class enter- tained with a chorus of music: The Tyro class gave a skit followed by a skit 'from the explorers, entitled "Christmas in Other Lands" followed by singing a "Song of Joy". Everyone went to their classes where paperS were given 'out, Teachers' in charge were: Mrs, Merton Hackwell; Mrs, Mac Sholdice; Mrs. Ross Bennett and Mrs. Neil McGaviii. • Christmas Service • Christmas tree and pointsettas was the setting for the 3rd Sunday in Advent service on Sunday morning when Rev. D. Docken .spokeas his sermon, "The kings. of Christmas". The choir ren- dered an anthem, "0 Little Town of Bethlehem". A Christmas EVe service will be held December 24th at 7:30 p.m. Charles F. Dwinnell of Hanover and Johm M. Eadie of RR 1, Wingham were involved in a two-car collision on Sideroad 15-16, north of County Road 7, Turnberry Township. There were no injuries and damages were estimated at $300.00 James Malda of RR 2 Wingham was involved in a single 'car collision on Highway 4, south of Huron Road 16. East Wawatiosh Township when his car skidded to the west side of the highway and went thyough a fence owned by Carl Whitfield.. Mr, Malda was not injured and damages were estimated 'at $465.00 On Friday. December 13, Roy W. Melton of RR2, Wingham struck a cattle beast owned by Herman Metcalf. The collision took place on Concession Road 10-11, east of Highway 4. No one was injured and damages were estimated at $350.00. On Friday, December 13 4 David B. Vicktneyer of Mitchell was involved in a single car accident On Concession 13-14, just west of sideroad 15-16, Grey Township. Mr. Eicknieyer was riot injured and damages were estimated at $1,000.06 DONALD McLEAN. Donald McLean, beloved hus- band of Iona McLean, of Morris. Township passed away in Clinton General Hospital on December 11, 1974. He was in his 47th year. Mr. McLean was born in. Morris Township on May 1, 1928 the son of Mrs. Daisy McLean and the late Roderick McLean.. He married Iona Johnston on July 29, 1948 where they farmed in Morris Township till his death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving besides his wife are 5 sons David of Toronto; Douglas of Clinton; Kenneth of St. John's Nfld.; Glenn, Keith and 1 daughter Karen at home;. 6 sisters (Mary) Mrs. Jack Pennington; (Fannie) Mrs. George Somers; Ella( Mrs. Frank Allcock all of Brussels; (Grace( Mrs. Bob Thompson, Bluevale; (Ruby) Mrs. Bill Irwin of Goderich; (Doris) Mrs. Bill Stuart of Grims- by and 2 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father, a sister Janet and a brother Art. The funeral service. took place from the M. L. Watts Funeral Home of Brussels with Rev. Edwin Nelson of Seaforth officiating. Burial was in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill White, Bert Elliott, Ronald Gordon, Lloyd Appleby, Alf Nichol, Bud Khuel. Flowerbearers, Ken Bird, Murray 'Gordon, Elliott Somers. JOHN KEITH McCRACKEN Word has been received from Edmonton Alberta of the sudden death of John Keith McCracken, age 30 years, son of the late Jack McCracken formerly of Brussels. He was, killed December 4, 1974 at Slave Lake Alberta after being exposed to hydrogen sul- phide gas while cleaning sections of a pipeline. He is survived by his wife Carol, one daughter Cindy and one son Mark at home; his mother, Mrs: J.C. Aird, Victoria, B.C.; his grandfather, Mr. S. Ankers, Victoria; one sister, Mrs. Audrey Boje, Winterburn, Alberta and aunt, Miss Margaret McCracken, Edmonton, Alberta. Mrs. Allan McCall, Walton and Mr. Donald Currie Brampton were cousins of the deceased. WILBUR GRAINGER There passed away in Howick Township Olga Wilber Grainger in his 77th year. Born July 24th 1897, he was the son of the late Mary and Richard Grainger. He had been a resident of Howick Township his entire life, except for a short time when he resided in Brussels. He was predeceased by two brothers Fleming and Clayton but is survived by 'one niece Jean, Mrs. C. L. Workman, Brussels. The funeral service was con- ducted by Rev. F. Carson from the M. L. Watt Funeral Home on December 4th. Temporary entombment followed in the Brussels Cemetery Chapel. THOMAS MARK'CAR The death of Thoma Cardiff occurred at his re: St. Charles Sq., Vanas Sunday, December 8th in year. Born in Wingham, he son of George and Rhea C: Grey Township. He is survived by his and grandmothers, Mrs Cardiff of- Brussels and I\ Wheeler of Wroxeter surviving are three sister of Clinton; Mrs. Rod Reynolds of Winnipeg; M (Audrey) DeWep, St. Pat brothers, Kenneth and Mt Clinton; Charles of Ki1 George of Winnipeg and of Grey Township. The funeral service w from St. John's Anglican Brussels on Wed December 11th at 1:00 p.i the Rev. Fred Carson off Burial was in I cemetery. The M.I Funeral Home of Brussel! charge. Pallbearers were: I Marrow, Wayne and Kennedy, Lloyd and Kei and John Lyons. Flower bearers were: Rybicke, Gordon Webei Wheeler and Billie Whec ...., Van Vliet. The secretary is to give the year's report at the January 'general meeting. Mrs. C. Ritchie will he host for the next month unit meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Helen Williamson and Mrs. H. Craig during the social period. T here were 36 members present • for the • December meeting of the Mission Band in the church basement Sunday morning.. The' call to worship was given by Brian MeGavin. Blaine .Hackwell gave a Christmas reading. Cheryl Fraser was the pianist for 'the singing of the famous carol, ."0 Little Town of Bethlehem". Scripture readings were given by Ron Godkin, Ncil Mitchell, JOhn Hucther, Peter Bennett and Steven Huether followed with prayer by Gary Godkin. The secretary's report was given and Nanci Bennett gave the treasurer's report, then took up the collection and gathered the mite boxes which OPP reports on their recent investigations Burial, took place later worth Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Dennis, Glenn McKen Roberts, Hilbert Van Murray Workman, Dt man.. MRS. ELLA NIVI Mrs. Ella Nivins, died in Seaforth. C Hospital Tuesday, De, following a short illness 87. The former Ella. Burl was born August 17, Bayfield. She has lived t in Goderich. She was n the late John A. Nivins January 30, 1968. She was a member Presbyterian. Church, G Surviving are three d. Mrs. Herb (Audrey) Lancaster, California Gordon (Isa) Muir, Seaf Mrs.Bud (Shirley) NI Flesherton; and one son Nivins, Goderich; grandchildren and 2 grandchildren and on great granddaug .hter; sist er, Mrs. Joe (Viola) Windsor. She was. pre, by one daughter, Mt (Adeline) Sanderson and Ellwood Nivins. Funeral service McCallum. Funeral I Thursday, December 5 w G.V.Royal officiating. Interment was in I Cemetery, Goderich.. Pal were Bill Sanderson, Bi Bob Huntingford, Whittaker, D.avid Whitt Timothy Whittaker. Huntingford was a bearer.