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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-10-19, Page 24Brussels in 1958 when they. purchased the grocery business from Mr, and Mrs. Kay Rutledge. David and Janet McCutcheon, who were both on the staff of the Bank' of Montreal in Peter- borough, left their positions there in 1968 to come to Brussels .where he has been associated in n the grocery business with his parents since that time. Thanksgivin Mr. and Mrs. John McCutcheon will have a few more leisure hours now as their McCutcheon Grocery has been taken over by their son David and his wife Janet. JaCk and Margaret McCutcheon of Ingersoll came to Harvest and New Management UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Jack and Margaret McCutcheon are pleased to announce that their son Dave and his wife Janet will be taking over the management of McCutcheon Grocery . Dave and Janet look forward to serving Brussels and area for many year's in the established tradition . Paramount SOCKEYE SALMON E.D.Smith CHERRY PIE FILL 19 ". Frozen Kent ORANGE JUICE 12 1/4 OZ. Scott PAPER TOWELS Lewis WHITE BREAD Limit 8 to a customer 7 1/4 oz. Schneiders Red Hot or All Beef WIENERS lb. Popular Lines LUNCH MEATS Schneider Soft MARGARINE Weston's Chocolate or Raspberry SWISS ROLLS Reg' 79 Granny's Blueberry TARTS Pkg. of 6 Reg. 85c 790 43i 590 590 59 c 6 oz. 1 lb. tub. For :the kids - FREE BALLOONS UTCHEON R CERY 1.31 89° 53° 99 4/1 24—THE BRUSSELS POST, OCTOBER19, 1977 McCutcheons retire after 19 years was Walton WI theme "Thanksgiving" was the theme for the October meeting of the Walton Unit, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Ian Wilbee read a poem "Give Thanks Today" and "Come, ye thankful people, come" was sung accompanied by Mrs. Wilbee. Scripture reading from Psalm 103 verses 10 - 18 was followed by prayer by Mrs. Nelson Marks. Mrs. Wilbee presented a reading "Let us think as we celebrate AND A POEM "What is Public Worship" was read by Mrs. Marks. Mrs.Elarold Bolger discussed several stories on Thanksgiving carrying on the theme of the meeting, opening with a poem "Reasons for Thanksgving". Should Thanksgiving Day be an optional celebration,? she asked. There has been a tendency in recent years to confuse thanksgiving with Thanksgiving Day dinner, to replace the spirit of the observance with the symbols: A bountiful feast, shared by a complement of diners. But it is important for each one of us to give thanks for the blessings that make us truly human. Let us give thanks for beauty of all kinds, for music, sunsets and clear streams, she said. Le us give • thanks for open smiles and firm handshakes and a childs upstretched arms. Let us give thanks for forgiveness and fresh beginnings and for the strength to endure. Let us give thanks for health , for healing hands and gentle words and sharing, for mutual concern and caring. . She referred to the "Traditional" holiday which has been moved forward, set back during its 350 year history in North America. The celebration of thank fulness finally was set as a statutory holiday to the second Monday in October in 1957. The United ates proclaimed Thanksgiving to be held on the fourth Thursday in November in 1941. • "Count your Blessings" was read by Mrs. Bolger, Mrs. Herb Traviss , sang verses and chorus throughout the reading and at the close all joined to sing the chorus of "Count your Blessings" . Mrs. Herb Traviss presided for business when minutes were read by Mrs. Howard Hackwell. 14 members answered the roll call. A thank you card was read from Mrs. Sadie McDonald. Collection' was received by Mrs. Mack Sholdice. A nominating committee of Mrs. Traviss, Mrs. Ron Bennett and Mrs. W. Bewley will bring in a slate of officers for 1978 at next meeting. The Observer will again be in charge of the U.C.W. Mrs, Traviss read poems entitled "Company" and "Housewife's Confession". Lunch was served by Mrs. Ralph TraviSs, Mrs. nelson Marks._and Mrs, Harold Bolger. David and Jafiet, the former 'Janet Batkin of Clinton, were married in 1965. They have three children, Kareli , Jacqueline and Andrew. Janet McCutcheon holds a position with Brussels Motors. David is an active member in community affiars. be has been the secretary of the Recreation. Committee, is at present secretary of Melville Presbyterian Church; District Deputy Grand Master of Huron District of the 1.0.0,F. and a member of the Optimist Club, In past years he has also been active in sports. Janet is a member of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge where she is Vice Grand. Both McCutcheon families are members of Melville Presbyterian Church, where Margaret Guild member, and of the B. Mr. and Mrs. McCutcheon have made I friends in their years of busi here who will be pleased to thatt they are still behind counter in McCutcheon Grp where the same courts obliging service will be g under the new management