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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-01-26, Page 4Trevor Smith Walton 527-0848 887-6197 Offers A complete line of insurance needs for companies or single and married persons. Representing p -theun The Northern Life Assurance Company of Canada Honoured on 99th birthday Correspondent Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse A quiet family birthday party was held for Mrs. James. Taylor at Brookhaven Nursing Home, Wingham on Sunday, January 16, in honour of her 99th birthday. Mrs. Taylor was born on a farm near Belgrave on January 18, 1878. She received her education at the school which was formerly S.S. No. 8 on the 9th concession of East Wawanosh, walking each day a distance of more than four miles. In March 1901, she was married to James Taylor. For many years, they lived on a farm on Highway 4, one mile south of Belgrave, now owned and operated by her grandson, Clare Van Camp. In 1936, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left the farm to take possession of the General Store and Post Office in Belgrave which they operated until is death in April 1939. Mrs. Tr , r continued operating the store until May of 1949. Since then she has been a The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society met on January 3 at the home of Mrs. Mac Scott. Mrs. Joe Dunbar opened the meeting with a New Year poem, followed by prayer. Mrs. George Fear read the scripture "A Handful of New Days*" was read by Mrs. Dunbar. Mrs. Stuart Cloakey led in prayer. Mrs. Garner Nicholson gave two readings entitled "Promises to Keep Throughout the Year and New Year's Pie." The wingham Badminton Club is a community club, open to anyone. Its gatherings are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10; P.M. in our double gym. There is a membership of 91, including 52 adults and 39 students. E ach member of the club pays a fee of $2.00 to cover the cost of birds. The club is ar,filiated with the O.B.A. (Ontario Badminton Association), and members of the club are automatically members of the 0.B. A . Mr. Wood is the treasurer of this club; and Mr. Brewster is the The Midget Boys lost/6$-21 in Stratford on January, .6tft. They played better „,,,than the score indicated. Pautterson led Madill with S.-pants. On January 13th, the Midget Boys got behind by 18 points in the first quarter and then played on an even basis with the Goderich team. The score was Goderich 56, Madill 39. Junior Boys On. January 6th, the Junior Boys were defeated by Stratford Central 59-26. Central's running game and the advantage of home court became very evident during the latter stages of the game. Steve Bruke scored 12 points for Madill and Tom Henderson added 8-Special thanks to Paul Cerson who moved up froin the Midge ranks and scored 4 points, On January 13th, the Junior boys lost to a more aggressive and experienced squad from Goderich. The final score was 59.26. Our players ran into foal' resident of Wingham. Mrs. Taylor, throughout her lifetime, has played a very active part in the work of the church and community. She" contributed especially with her musical talent, serving as church orgar t, choir member, and participuLing in variety concerts which provided excellent entertainment. She was also a very active member of the Women's Institute. In her 99 years of life, Mrs. Taylor has witnessed a wide variety of changes and advance- ment in living and working conditions - the advent of hydro power and lighting, improvement in convenient transportation, the beginning and advancement of radio and television communica- tions and the provision of leisure and recreation facilities which haye helped to make our lives, happier and have assisted greatly in easing the extremely heavy burden of manual labor. From the candle and lamp to Mrs. Jack McBurney read the secretary's report and gave a year end review. The treasurer, Mrs. Victor Youngblut, gave her report. The ladies were reminded of the annual meeting on January 12 at Seaforth. The roll call was ansv t•-ed by eight members. The topic was taken by Mrs. Youngblut who introduced the new study book. This year the study is on "Missions in Canada." Mrs. Youngblut took the first part which was entitled president, and also the coach. Mr Brewster is highly qualified for his position, being a certified O.B.A. coach and a pretty swift prayer. 'The club is a non profit organization. Its aims are to further the sport of badminton, to help keep its members fit, and to be a source of fun, enjoyment, socialization and learning. It provides all these services, and is a very inexpensive source of entertainment as well. Mr. Brewster feels that many of our best juniors on the school team have come from the club and learned a good deal in it. trouble early in the game and Goderich capitalized on this factor during the second half. Eric Good played a strong game for Madill scoring 14 points. Senior Boys The Senior Mustangs' undefeated season came to an abrupt halt on January 6th in Stratford as the Central Ramblers rambled over them 63-32. The Mustangs had an off day in every department but are looking forward to better days ahead. Top scorers were John TJhderwook. and Greg Simpell with 8 points: On January 13, the senior Mustangs played three good quarters of basketbalL but the one miStrable quarter Was enough for Goderich to run Up a 20 point lead and eventually a 66-43 victory. John Underwood Was fantastic in a losing effort scoring. 27 points and hauling down 21 rebounds. Karen Richey ;he bright accessible lighting by 11,0ro and nuclear power - from the ploughing with oxen to the strong, forceful power of the huge tractor and other machinery - from the spinnihg of yarn for homewoven blankets to the huge textile mills and factories - from the wood consuming range to the electric facility operated by the turn of a switch, all these things have transpired during her life- time and se'many more could be recalled which have greatly changed our pattern of life and living and for which we should be extremely thankful. Mrs. Taylor will be remembered by many for her devoted and generous contribu- tions to family and community life. Guests at the birthday celebra- tion held in her honour were: Mr. and Mrs. Clare Van Camp; Mrs. Ken Davidson; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Van Camp; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Camp; Mr. and Mrs. Bert. "Justice, not Charity." Part two was taken by Mrs. Jack McBurney, "Mission Happen- ings in History." Forty-four calls to sick and shut-ins were recorded. Offering was re ceived and dedicated and Mrs. Dunbar closed the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Scott served lunch. A veteran of the First World War, serving in the Canadian Army, and a well-known resident of the Belgrave area, James Herson Irwin of Belgrave, passed away Wednesday, January 12, at the Wingham and District Hospital following a lengthy illness. Herson Irwin was born Jan. 19, 1896 in East Wawanosh Town- ship, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Irwini. He received his elementary education at S.S. No. 11, East Wawanosh, and farmed until his retirement in 1957. At that time, he moved to Belgrave and was employed as an insurance underwriter by West Wawanosh Mutual Fire Insurance Company for approximately 12 years. He was also a tax collector in the township of East Wawanosh for several/years. Mr. Irwin was a ember of Belgrave United Ch rch; Wing- ham Lodge No. 6 A.F. and A.M., Belgrav O.L.. No. 462; and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109, Goderich. The late Mr. Irwin rested at the S.J. Walker Funeral Home, where MaF -nic service was conducted 1 Wingham Lodge 286 A.F. and A.M. on Friday evening, followed by an Orange Harris; Mr. and Mrs. David A. Murray; Mrs. Norma Davidson and Mrs. Doris. McNaughton of Glencoe; Mr. and Mrs. Leen Zevenberger and Shane of Hepworth; Gary Van Camp and Miss Janie Sanders, and Miss Lila Taylor. Her other daughter, Mrs. William (Hazel) Van Camp, was unable to be present because of illness. Best wishes are extended to Mrs. Taylor on the attainment of her 99th birthday - a remarkable and very happy occasion. Personals Willard Armstrong was able to return home on Thursday after- noon- after being a patient in Victoria Hospital, London. George Inglis of Walkerton visited on Friday with. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bieman. ' Albert Bacon returned home on Friday afternoon after being a patient in St. Joseph's. Hospital, London. We are sorry to hear that Wilfred Walker is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Coultes and Mrs. George Martin visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Armstrong of Thorndale. Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse, who has been a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, returned home on Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey visited, on Saturday with • her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Friends and neighbors of this community wish to send their congratulations to Fred Cook who celebrated his 95th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Goderich Nursing Home. Dr. Dick and Mrs. Irwin, of Aldergrove, B.C., returned home on Monday after attending the funeral of his father, Herson Irwin, on Saturday, Jan. 15. Mrs. Herson Irwin is spending a few days with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Armstrong of London. Sam Pletch, a patient in University Hospital, London was transferred to Wingham and District Hospital last Wednesday and was able to return to his 'home on Monday, January 23. Intended for• Last Week Ronald Hibberd of Mildrnayn visited with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hibberd on Friday evening. This community extends sympathy to Mrs. Irwin and her family in the passing of her husband, Herson Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Johnston and Tara of Ilderton spent the weekend with Mrs. Laura Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leitch, Julie and Jeffery of London spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grasby. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan and Kevin of Wyoming spent the weekend with Mrs. Cliff Logan and Mr. and Mrs. George McGee and Cliff Logan, a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital. 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Pallbearers were: grandsons, Brian Reid of Wingham; Murray Irwin, Goderich; Doug Irwin, Dunnville; David Armstrong, Burlington; Danny Laviolette, Scarborough and Max Muselins of Kingston. Floral tributes were carried by grandsons Bob Tiedemann, London; Bob Hayes, Sarnia; Dale Johnson, Sudbury and a • nephew Burns Ross of Goderich. Spring burial will take place in Wingham Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, the former Ella Thompson of West Wawanosh, whom he married on August 6, 1919; four daughters, Mrs. Alex (June) Nethery, Burlington; Mrs. Gibson (Gwen) Armstrong, London; Mrs. Scott (Audrey) Reid, Wingham and.; Mrs. Hugh (Barbara) Laviolette, Scarborough; three sons, Richard of Aldergrove, B.C.; Jim of Dunnville and Bill of Goderich; 27 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son Stanley in 1936 and by his only brother Edmund (Goderich) in 1976.