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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1976-08-25, Page 4MRIVIM GOOD = Mary Ireland bites into a sausage at the pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Blussels Leo Club at the rodeo on Sunday. About 20 Leos, a group for young people sponsored by the local Lions. Club, served 100 breakfasts as rodeo events got underway. (Photo by Langlois) Mr. Ballagh - 60 years in COF Walton Say farewell to Heards GREf TRUST COMPANY SINCE 199 N . 'Lefebvre, Maiiaget Ll§towel, Ontario VG 4 Come in and lay away for Christmas: A. small deposit will hold'any item. Opentvery Friday till Op.m. For Your Shopping Convenience kat) Mayer's Jewell Gifts Where Personal' Service Is Still Important,• , Audrey & Lloyd_ Brussels 1113/..9000 _ Memher B.B.A. ery „,,•••••• JUST ARRIVED a large selection of RINGS 110,1;727— Signet Rings for Men and Women Beautiful - Men's Dinner Rings Diamond Rings 6 t . A momentous event in the life of teenager Rowland Ballagh on April 11, 1916, was climaxed last weekend when he received his 60-year membership pin in the Canadian Order of Foresters. Mr. Ballagh received his pin and congratulations on the unique achievement from John Conley of Brussels, a member of Court Atwood No. M1925 and District Form "Nurses for Life" group An executive meeting of the Voice for Life, Wingham was held August 17, at the home of Adrian Keet. The minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's report were presented and approved. The group will be holding a garage sale at the farm of Harry Sjaarda on Friday evening of September 3 and Saturday, September 4 from 10:00 a.m. The formation of a new group "Nurses for Life" is getting underway, headed by Mrs. Elizabeth Proctor. Represen- tatives will be at Walkerton for one day during the International Plowing Match, and 'will also be at the Thrashers Reunion in Blyth. October 14 is the date scheduled for a speaking engagement with Joanna Nash, a young journalist from Britain. Refreshments will be served afterwards. A billboard display- ing a pro-life message will be erected along highway 86 on the property of Harry Sjaarda). Regular service resumed on Sunday morning at Duff's United Church, following the ministers holidays . Mr. and Mrs: jack McEwing greeted people at the door and gave out the order of worship sheets. Rev. Ed. Baker spoke on his sermon,. "Incredible Results" based on the scripture readings from 1 Peter 3: 8 - 15 and Luke 5: 1 - 11. The flowers at the front of the pulpit were placed by Mr. and Mrs. Herb Traviss in honour of the marriage of their daughter Gail to Ken Moffett on Saturday in the church. On the church calendar notices were: Sunday, September 12, macland Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall On Thursday evening, August 19 a farewell party was held in the Walton Community Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Art Heard who have moved to their n ew home in St. Marys. The evening was spent in playing euchre with prize winners being, High lady - Mrs. Dave Watson; .low lady - Mrs. Sadie McDonald. High Gent - Murray Shepphard; Low ,-Earl Watson. Crokinole was also played with winners, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Vandenberg and Mr. and Mrs. John Wiersma. The Heards were called to the front when Mrs. Jim McCall read the following address: The Walton Women's Institute Family and Consumer Affairs meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon, August 18 at the home of Mrs. Gerald Watson. A picnic was held out on the spacious lawn as the weather was ideal for the occasion. Mrs. Don Achilles opened with a thought, "Anything good, gets better when sharing". The, Mary Stewart Collect was repeated in unison followed by the roll call, "Bring. a picture of your family and home for the Tweedsmuit History Book." There were 20 members, 3 guests and 9 children present. The treasure'r's report was given by Mrs.. Ken McDonald. Sunday School resumes, September 19,\ , Duff's Anniversary Service with Rev. R. Roberts of Egmondfdlle the guest speaker. September 1 - the U.C.W. meeting at 8:15 p.m. October 3 - Worldwide Communion Sunday and October 10 Thanksgiving Sunday. rcjil P4-" 44.6t 4 Dear A rt & Dorothy: We . your friends and neighbors just couldn't let you move frOm our community without showing you in 'some small way how much we have enjoyed having you live amongst us for the past 10 years. You were strangers when 'you first moved to your new farm in Hullett Township, but as the year passed we soon became aware of the fact that you were a real part of us. You were both always willing' to lend a helpitt hand whenever the need arose. We will all miss you but most of all we will really miss, the rich jersey milk and the farm fresh eggs, also the visit with Art and the cats in the, barn., Art always had time to, greet y ou with a 'smile and a friendly hello, go to the e; hoThuseentoobffe wgereewtoeduldby our good friend Dorothy who always had the eggs cleaned and ready f or This winter Art, when our lanes are full of snow, we will think of you sitting with your feet up looking out the window an(1 saying to Dorothy , "I wonder' how those folks in theWalton and Blyth area are getting their lanes blown out this winter?" No doubt:: Dorothy willa.3r, "I wish we were near so we could help them," We h ope you will feel free to visit us anytime when you are up. this w ay. Now when you will have time to sit out on the patio and enjoy life, we would ask you to accept these 'gifts as a small. remembrance of our friendship torigthneerd. ,:;11 behalf of your,- ' friends and neighbors, They were presesnted with two redwood chairs and a matching table. They both made a reply of ' thanks to all and asked anyone to, come and visit them in their new home in St. Marys. Then, everyone joined in singing, Tor, they are jolly good fellows", Lunch was served during a social half hour of visiting. Pe •rsonals - W.J.Leeming, Tom- and, Bob attended the Threshers Reunion recently at Brigdon on Friday and Saturday, Tom arid Bob took part in the parade with their Bell steam engine. Blain Shortreed of Grandview, Manitoba has been visiting with the, Shortreed faMilies in the community. - Misses Ann and Mary Watson, visited for a;2 week h oliday wifh . Mr. arid MrS. Ray Nelson, Robed and Michael in Vancouver, B,C, Ann flew home in two weeks while Mary accompanied Ray, Leona and family to Edmonton and Clyde, Alberta. Mary also visited with her brother David in Edmonton before returning home, Mr. and 'Mrs.George William- son left on a bus trip last Wednesday to the Western,: Provinces relatives. where they will , visit with Help your neighbour when you help yourself Your own community has first call on every dollar you deposit in Victoria and Grey Trust, In effect, we rent money front you and pay that Money out in mortgages and other loans right in your own community. ,Member Catiticia Deposit Insurance C0flootatiori I pot pre be( sm to cre ma tha pla dis ma lun ate tea Pla cxi fin del ma chl as Wic Deputy of District No. 34, Canadian Order of Foresters. Mr. Ballagh originally joined the fraternal organization in 1916 as a member of Court Tuck No. 30, Belmore. Striving toward the -aim, "Liberty, Benevolence and Concord", the order was organized November 25, 1879, *and incorporated December 1, 1879. In 1976, the organization's 97th year, the Canadian Order of Foresters donated $97,000 toward cancer research.. They are now looking forward to their 100th year with the intent of recording a $100,000 donation to equal their -400 years of service. MACLAND WALL SYSTEMS CONCRETE PORMiNG CONTRACTORS P.O, Box 130 Wingharn, Ontario CONCRETE. WALLS BUNKER SILOS • HOUSE FOUNDATIONS 357-3182 4,,-THE 'BRUSSELS .POST:i AUGUST 25..1976 Services start again at Duff's United Walton Institute enjoys picnic Mrs. John Freeman, Gorrie, who is president for ,the Huron-East District was the guest speaker. She said members are lucky to belong to an organization that is international and gave the history of the Erland Lee Home at Stoney Creek. Mrs. G. Watson thanked the speaker and presented her with a gift. - Following the business contests were • conducted by Mrs. ,Bev Smith and Mrs. Watson, including a fish pond for the children and a candy scramble. Mrs. Jan van Vliet, Sr. who, has, moved to Brussels , was presesnted with a gift by Mrs. K. McDonald on behalf of the Institute. The Institute will sponsor the two 4-H clubs for the fall project, "The Cereal Shelf", training schools are 'VVingham, August 25 and 26; Clinton, August 30 and 31; Seaforth, September, 1 and 2. Any girls .12 years old by September 1 are eligible to take this club and are_ to get their names into the .leaders, Mrs. Alberta 'Hudie, Mrs. Eleanor Liphard, Mrs. Lynne Staffer and., Miss Margaret Shortreed. Institute Grace was sung and the afternoon ended with a smorgasbord meal, enjoyed -Oiri on the lawn.