Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-01-26, Page 6HAYWARtYS Discount—Variety 20% Off Rega - Sports LUCite and B l in katron Watthet, Wee kdbyt 9-9 Holidays 8,-SuAdayt 12-6 SOME VIEW — Snow piled high along county road 12 south of' cause the telephone wires, which are only just visible over the top of . Brussels near Walton late last week. Another heavy snowfall may the snowbank, to disappear completely. (Photo by Langlois) Walton Dairy farmer speaks to WI Correspondent Mrs. Allan McCall Martin Baan well known area farmer was guest speaker at the Agriculture and Canadian Indus- tries Institute meeting on Wednesday evening, January 19 in the Walton Community Hall. 15 ladies were present. Mrs. Kathy Achilles presided and. minutes were read by Mrs. Keh McDonald. • Plans were made for the Huronview birthday party on February 16. It was agreed to donate the hall to the recreation committee for the Poker Rally on February 6. Committees chosen for card parties are: February 1, Mrs. Harold Hudie, Mrs. Eleanor Liphard, Mrs. Mac Sholdice and Mrs. Joanne Plaas; February 15 Mrs. Allan McCall, Mrs. Emerson Mitchell, Mrs. Nelson Mark and Mrs. Ken McDonald; March 1 - Mrs. Kathy Achilles, Mrs. Eva Gordon, Mrs. Harvey Craig and Mrs. Bill Humphries; arch 15 - Mrs. Frank Kirkby, Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs. Ron Bennett and Mrs. Ernie Stevens. The meeting was turned over to the convenors on Agriculture and Canadian• Industries and Mrs. Herman Plaas read a poem "What is a farmer?" Mrs. Mac Sholdice introduced the guest speaker, Martin Baan, who spoke on dairy farming. Everybody in this country is somehow connected in farming. Changes have taken place so fast in • the past number of years, production has doubled. Eleven years ago, the Milk Marketing Board was set up, which markets all the milk in Ontario. A farmer has to supply so much milk every year or you lose your quota. Dairy farmers today have to be a specialist in all fields. He discussed the many dairy foods made by Gay Lee. "We say we're just a farmer but we should be proud to say we are a farmer, as the farm is the food factory of the nation," he said. Mrs. Plaas thanked the • speaker and on behalf of the Institute presented a gift. Prior to lunch, donations were received for the Bakeless Bake Sale. Hostesses were: Mrs. Kathy Achilles, Mrs. Nelson Reid, Mrs. Torrence Dundas and4Mrs. Mac Sholdice. 0 Some Good News and Some Bad News THE BAD NEWS - Due to extensive Fire and Smoke - Damage in our Listowel Store, we had to close for renovations until mid February. THE GOOD NEWS - Great Savings for you because low overhead for us, while temporally selling out of our home vo O Duff's holds annual meeting _ The Annual Congregational Mrs. Harvey Craig was appointed meeting of Duff's United Church secretary. All financial reports was held on Sunday, January. 16 given by each representative following the morning church showed a good year. service. Rev. Baker asked everyone to Approximately 44 sat down to a show more interest towards M & hot meal prior to the meeting. S Contributions. Five tables in play at euchre On Tuesday evening, January Dundas. Special prize - person 18, there were five tables of with the most numbers of 2 on euchre in play at the Community their card - Mrs. Cliff Ritchie. following winners: High lady - Hall. Mrs. Edna Hackwell; low lady - Prizes were given to the Frank Kirkby, Mrs. Torrence Dundas and Mrs. Harold Bolger. Institute hostesses were: Mrs. Mrs. Harvey Craig ; High man - There will be another euchre Cliff Ritchie; low man - Torrence next Tuesday. .6—,THE BRUSSELS POST, JANUARY 26, 1977 -Carpets Armstrong Flooring - Wallpaper - Custom Drapery Expert Installation TEN PAS FLOOR 8t DECOR CENTRE FREE ESTIMATES - PHONE - 887-6501 ALBERT TEN PAS mbt