HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-04-13, Page 13Advertising was the topic when
Dave Robb of the Brussels Post
spoke to 18 members of the
Brussels Business Association at
their meeting Wednesday, night
in the Brussels Inn.
Mr. Rohb explained different
methods of advertising and told
merchants the best times to
advertise certain products. The
Post goes into 900 homes in
Brussels and area:- he ,explained.
BBA members suggested
advertising not just the individual
businesses but the whole town.
Brussels could promote its old
town atmosphere and modern
ideas and also its mill on the
Maitland, some members, felt.
"Brussels is really friendly, we
should promote that", one
member said.
More than the 65 antique cars
which visited Brussels last
summer will be here ctn June 11,
and 12, BBA member Max Watts
aid, They will tour the village,
have breakfast in the Lions park
and an antique car flea market
vill be part of the weekend.
Brussels residents could dress in
heir centennial costumes for the
weekend, it was suggested.
Sidewalk sales may also be
;planned for that weekend.
Treasurer Cec Moore said the
BBA is in good financial, shape
and hopes to use some of its
money for next year's Santa Claus
parade. President Ken Webster
said the Maitland Saddle Club
haven't met yet to set a date for
their annual summer rodeo in the
village, which is co-sponsored by
the BBA.
Herb Stretton urged BBA
iembers to come out in force for
he MVCA meeting on the old
russels mill on April 14. The mill
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to walk
before you
can run.
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The CAnadian rnny MOM int 'PrOrial httl6a•
1116S; th yotir heArtyokt kno* ght:
should be restored and the dam
fixed, he said.
Brussels people hve been using
the suggestion boxes that the
BBA has placed in local
businesses. Suggestions have
included a cleanup paint up
month in May, and a lower price
on basic groceries like milk and
bread. A member commented
that grocers only make a few
cents on Milk and bread.
The BBA urges Brussels people
to make use of the boxes. The
next BBA meeting will be May 4
at 8 p.m. in the Texan Grill.
THE BRUSSELS POST, APRIL 13, 1977 —13
HuronView marks Easter.
Mrs, ShirleyLuther led the Sunday evening song service
sponsored by the Christian Women's Club, Eric Luther
accompanied at the organ for a vocal duet by Elsie Henderson
and Shirley Luther and solos by Glenn Slade, Mrs. pearl
Erratt gave a reading.
The Monday afternoon Old Tyme Music program was held
in the Normal Care sitting room with music provided, by t he
the Huronview Orchestra followed by a sing-a-long.
Volunteer Ed Zearle assisted with activities.
A musical group of five girls from the Clinton Christian
Reformed Church provided the "Family Night" program,
The group sang several sacred, popular, And action songs and
provide their own guitar accompaniment, Included in the
group are Joanne Dykstra, Debbie Postma, Christine
Valkenbuyg, Renee and Audrey Roorda. Mrs. Valkenburg a
Grandmother of one of the girls expressed the apprecaition of
the residents.
Twenty-six members of the Over 90 Club met on
Wednesday afternoon and enjoyed an hour of music followed
by a social time with tea and cookies served by the
Walkerburn Club volunteers. Mrs. Elsie Henderson
accompanied at the piano for a vocal duet by Mrs. Luella Cox
and Cecil Skinner with violin numbers by Norman Speir and a
sing-a-long of Easter music.
GOING TO KINDERGARTEN — Brian Patterson, 4, was one of the more than 20
children who were registered at Brussels Public School last week. Brian's mother,
Linda Patterson helps Isobel Stretton (Sec.) fill out registration forms.
(Photo by Langlois)
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