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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-02-11, Page 10WI see fossil about 370,000,000 years old Jim Currie of Waxwork Bou- tique, Wingham was guest speaker when the Bluevale Women's Institute met Wednes- day afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. Soren Anderson. He was introduced by Mrs. Donald- Street. Mr. Currie spoke about antiques. He had on display several interesting articles, one of which was a fossil believed to be. 370,000,000 years old and found :n the Maitland Valley in the Benmiller area. Mrs. Graham Campbell thank- ed the speaker and presented him with a gift. Mrs. Wendell Stamper presid- ed for the meeting which opened with the Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect. It announced that the 4H leaders and assistants for, the spring project, "A Touch of Stitchery" are Mrs. Dale Talton, and Mrs. Dorothy Thompson, Mrs. Marj Steckley, Miss Rose. mary Schmidt and Mrs. Larry Simick. The leaders and assistant are to be invited to the annual Meeting and dinner in April. The secretary was instructed to send a note of thanks to Gordon. Leggatt and the St. Andrew Bell Ringers for their musical Contri- bution to the Institute Christmas concert, and to George Hether- ington for his donation for 10 THE' BRUSSELS POST, Christmas treats for the children. Mrs. Jim Armstrong first vice president will be a delegate to the officer's conference at Waterloo Universtity in the spring. The Institute cookbooks were on hand for sale. It will be decided at the next meeting whether or not more will be ordered. Mrs. Carl Johnston read a poem "Inflation", which was written in late 1975 b y Harvey Sparling of Gorrie. The roll call brought many remembrances of members' grandmothers in the form of jewellery, pictures and recipes. Mrs. Donald Street brought to the meeting a poster advertising the laying of the cornerstone of the Bluevale Meth- odist Church in July 1890. Supper was served on the lawn of Joseph Leach, now occupied by the Street family in Bluevale; followed by a concert featuring artists from London,Teeswater and Wingham. This price of the concert was 25 tents. This poster will be framed and hung in the Bluevale Library. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Murray Jen- kins. It consisted of old fashioned cookies made by Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Ruff and Miss Emma Johnston. A Post Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels 887-6641, FEBRUARY 11, 1976 When in BRUSSELS Stop in at the TEXAN GRILL & GAS BAR Get your Brussels Mug before Polar baize Don't forget to support your hockey team for the play offs. Your Hosts June & Ken Webster WEEKLY SALE BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS LTD. EVERY FRIDAY At 12 '.No on Phone 887-6461 Brussels, Ont. Bluevale Farmers goal a unified force, F of A hears Correspondent Mrs. Joe Walker (Intended for last week) Roy Wormington of R.R. 1, Bluevale was elected the new president of the Turnberry Town- ship Federation of Agriculture during the annual meeting in Belmore last Thursday. Mr. Worrnington succeeds George Underwood who served as pres- ident for almost three years. Also elected to office wereFirst vice president Mac Willitts, second vice, Bev. Brown, secre- tary treasurer, Jean Willitts, directors George Adams, Marie • deVox, Arnold Jeffrey, Fred Lewis, Bob Martin, Glen McMic- hael and George Underwood. Guests speaker at the meeting was Peter Hannam, recently elec- ted as first vice president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture Mr. Hannan praised the township federation for it's work in the past years and defined his "dream" for the agricultural community of the future. Mr. Hannan's first wish was the realization of unity in the future. "If we could all get together and speak with a unified voice, we would be listened to", he told the group. He said that farmers, although constituting only about six per cent of the population of Ontario, could have an impact if they learned to work together instead of fighting amon themselves. Mr. Hannan told the federa- tion that he looks forward to the time when food is awarded the prestige, importance and consid- eration it merits. He explained that it is too often used as a "political tool" by world and labor leaders as a lever in their battles. He called this policy "very dangerous." "Farmers should not be pawns in a giant chess game," he insisted. Mr. Hannam said that farmers should not be asked to overproduce or produce at a loss. Instead of giving away food to underdeveloped nations, he said the OFA favors sending agricul- tural experts to these countries to help them increase their `own food supply. One such project, involv- ing the purchase of a tractor for a boy's school in Lesotho in Africa, is almost complete. Mr. Hannan) also reviewed the possibility of stronger security, for a agricultural production and a -increased trust and co operation between farmers and government bureaucrats. he briefly outlined the role , of the OFA in the agricultural developments of the past and the future. Concluding his presentation, Mr. Hannan-) stressed the impor-. tance of working toward a goal as a unified force: Everyone of us knows that if we want our dreams to come true, we must wake up." In the business part of the meeting, Adrian Vos, president of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture, congratulated the 'township federation on the excel- lent turnout at the meeting and the increase in the grant received this year from the township council. He also urged the federation members to establish a position on animal waste lagoons for presentation to council as a by-law. This matter was recently discussed by Huron County Cou- ncil. In other business, members voted to send letters of thanks to the Bell Canada, Wightman Tele- phone and South. Bruce Plural Telephone companies for the extended telephone service re- cently implemented in the area. A vote of thanks was also extended to George and Flelen Underwood for their work with the federation and to George Adams who presided at the annual meeting in the absense of Mr., Underwood. Other issues discussed includ- ed the hospital closurers proposed by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Members were urged to keep abreast of all new developments in that situation. Over 80 persons attended the meeting at the Belmore Commun- ity Centre and enjoyed the meal prepared by the Belmore Women's Institute. The evening was high-lighted by a sing-song led by Mrs. Alvin Mundell. Lucky draw winners were, Evelyn Stompers, hard hat from Tees- water Co-op, Barry Ireland, box of assorted cheeses from Tees- water Creamery, Greta, de Vos an During the morning service at the United Church, Sunday, January 25 the congregation participated in Holy Communion. Before the 'Sunday School children retired to their classes, Alan Campbell was. presented with a token of appreciation by Robert Fraser, clerk, of session, for his splendid work while he was. Sunday School superin- tendent. - The congregation enjoyed lunch and an hour of fellowship before holding their , annual meeting. Rev. Wilena Brown, chaired the meeting and opened -with a word of prayer. Reports from the various church groups showed that -a successful year had been completed.. The nominating committee submitted the following revision and additions as officers of ;the church: treasurer, Mrs. Helen MacFarlane; auditors, Mrs. Etoile Johnston and Mrs. Audrey Edgar; nominating committee, Mrs. R. Hastings, Mrs. D. Craig, Murray Johnston and Ross Smith; chairmen of ushers, Mac Willitts and Doug Stamper; session: honorary members, Sparling Johnston and Charles Johnston; new member, Murray Johnston;, stewards.,, Carl Johnston, Harvey Edgar, Bruce Corrigan ; Mrs. M acFarlane, Mrs. Shirley Nicholson. Appreciation was extended to Mrs. Etoile Johnston for her efficient work during her term as church treasurer. Mrs. Evelyn Demaray gave a report of the newly-formed Christian Education committee. Harold • Johnston has been appointed as new Sunday School superintendent and plans for a church library have been made. During the meeting. Ross Smith was appointed to be Stewardship chairman and Mrs. Demaray as contact for the church in Social Outreach. It was decided to continue the Every-Family Plan for aluminum shovel from chambers Hardware in ,Wroxeter. Personals The Drop-In Centre at the Bluevale United Church is open Tuesdays between 2-5p.rn. Res- idents of the community are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Neil McGavin, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnston and Dr. and Mrs. Terry Johnston have distribution of the Observer. The congregation extended thanks to Miss Brown for her fine work in the charge. She, in A former reeve of Turnberry Township and a lifelong resident of the area, Alvin Dunn Smith of Bluevale, passed away in Wing- ham and District Hospital on Thursday, January 22, following a lengthy illness. Born December 23, 1902 in West Wawanosh Township, Mr. Smith was a son of the late John Smith and Emily Black. He attended school in Turnberry Township and was proprietor of a store in Bluevale. He also served as postmaster in Bluevale for 35 years, retiring in 1967. In addition to his participation in municipal government, he also served for a number of years on the Turnberry Township School Board. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Bluevale, a -member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180, Wingham and a life member of Masonic Lodge No. 286 Wingham AF and AM. Fie was a veteran of World War II where he served in the RCAF. Surviving are his wife, the former Elsie Thornton of Bluevale whom he married July 1, 1933 in Fordwich, a daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor and George MeCulla of Breslau, three grand- children, Heather, Philip and Alison, one sister, Mrs. FIugh (Lavina) Berry of Brucefield, and one brother; Joseph -of Shuter Street, Wingham. He was predeceased by two brothers, Elmer, and Lawson and an infant sister. The late Mr. Smith rested at the R.A. Currie and Son Funeral Home, where funeral service was conducted Saturday at two o'clock returned from a holiday in Cuba Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stokes of Turnberry Township visited on Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs, Fraser Haugh and Eileen. Saturday visitors With Mr, Ross Mann were Harvey Mann and Bob Bitton. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Seifert and family of Fordwich were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ross Mann. replying, expreSsed her enjoyment of her work and personal contacts since coming to Bluevale. by Rev. Robt. H. Armstrong assisted by Wayne BassVick ? In- terment followed in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Niel Edgar, Ross Jamison, Murray Wilson, Robert Jefferson Ralph Turvey and Gordon Elliott. Floral tributes were carried by Atari Breckin• ridge, Burns Moffatt and Stanley Moffatt.- r - I ZIP ELECTRIC CONTRACTING Residential, Commercial Industrial annisels, Ont. — Ph. satotio Prop. WAYNE GRUBE J '74 - CHRYSLER 4 door sedan '74 DODGE DART SPORT 2 door hard top. '74 DODGE CORONET 4 door sedan, power steering & radio '74 CHEV. IMPALA 2 door hard top. '73 ASTRA 73 CHRYSLER 2 door hard top '73 JAVELIN - 2 doer '73 DUSTER 2 door 2 — '73 ASTRA '73 CHRYSLER 4 door Hard Top '72 CHEV IMPALA 2 door hard top '72 TOYOTA 4 door '72 PLYMOUTH 4 door sedan. 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