HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-12-22, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1987.
Right Worshipful Brother Norman Hoover of Brussels will be
presented with his 60-year jewel at the first meeting of St. John’s
Lodge #284 in the New Year, in recognition of his six decades of service
to the Masonic Lodge in the village. Mr. Hoover joined the Lodge in
1927.
Rebekahs hold party
Norman Hoover gets 60 yr. jewel
Closeto35 Rebekahs enjoyed
their Christmas Party in the Lodge
Hall, which was decorated in the
Christmas theme. After singing
grace, all enjoyed a bountiful
smorgasbord supper preared by
the lunch committee convened by
Mary Davidson.
After the meal; social convenor
Janet McCutcheon and her com
mittee were in charge of a program
w hich was enjoyed by all present.
Santa appeared and gifts were
distributed from under the Christ
mas tree, then the exchange of
gifts took place revealing our
"Secret Sisiters” of 1987.
New ‘‘Secret Sisters” were
chosen for 1988.
I hree draws were held with
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Edna McLellan winning a sweat
er, Gerry Exel winning a kitchen
ornament and Dean Wheeler
winning a floral arrangement.
A warm, wonderful holiday
to you and yours!
Many thanks for your valued
support in the past.
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Barbara M. Brown L/
At the next regular meeting of
St. John’s Lodge #294, AF & AM,
Brussels, Right Worshipful Broth
er Norman Hoover will be present
ed with his 60-year jewel in
recognition of his six decades of
service to the Lodge.
Mr. Hoover joined the Lodge in
1927, and served as Master in
1932-33. He later served as
treasurer of St. John’s Lodge, and
as the District Treasurer of the
North Huron District from 1952 to
1987, a period of 35 years. He was
elected District Deputy Grand
People
Mrs. Verna Thomas entertained
41 members of her family to a
delicious Christmas dinner catered
to by the Ladies Auxiliary on Dec.
13. Membersof herfamily were
present from Clinton, Hamilton,
Stratford, London, Walkerton,
Milton, Walton, Listowel, Brus
sels and Grey Township. Eleven
other members of her family were
unable to attend.
Jack, Marilyn and Ken Higgins
held Christmas for the Higgins
family on Dec. 19. Those attending
were Mr. and Mrs. Alvie Higgins;
Mr. and Mrs. Don Edgar of RR 1,
Alienford; Mr. and Mrs. Brian
David, Ashley and Ryan of Shallow
Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Edgar of
Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Ward, Jeff and Julie of St.
Mary’s; Miss Sandy Kechnie of
Exeter; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Higgins,
Dennis and Ronald of Blyth; Mr.
and Mrs. John Oliver and David of
RR2, Clifford and Miss Pam Brown
of Scarborough.
D’Arcy Rainey is home from the
University of Alberta, Edmonton,
to spend Christmas with his
mother, Toby, of RR 4, Brussels.
I would like to wish everyone a
Happy Christmas and a prosper
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Master of the North Huron District
in 1951-52.
Mr. Hoover was born and raised
in Grey Township, attended ele
mentary school in the township,
Brussels Continuation School, and
the Stratford Normal School. After
teaching for a few years in Morris
Twp. school, he took over the
operation of the family farm on
Concession 9, GreyTwp., where he
remained until retiring to Brussels
in 1979.
Mr. Hoover married Reta Smith
of Morris Township in 1935, and
the couple have two sons and two
ous New Year. Special wishes to all
those in hospitals and nursing
homes. Also to everyone who has
helped me by giving me their news
throughout the year.
Santa Claus dropped in early tc
Ralph Rowland, in the form of a
large door mat bearing the old
gent’s picture, which was blown
into Ralph’s yard on the day of the
big storm, December 15. He says
he will gladly return the mat to its
rightful owner, if the owner will
identify it.
A reader comments that Brus-
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BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
King Street
MINISTER: REVERENDCHARLESCARPENTIER
Sunday
11:00a.m.
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•Feelings
We have this Hope as an anchor for our lives.
Wishing you lots of joy
this Christmas, trimmed
with love and peace.
from Debbie Prior
Clip ’n Curl
Hairstyling
Brussels 887-6343
daughters.
It is hoped that many members
of the Lodge and friends of Mr.
Hoover will attend the January
meeting to honour this outstanding
Mason.
NEEDED
BRUSSELS
RESIDENTS
to serve on
LOCALBOARDS
Openings are available for 6
volunteer positions starting
January 1988 for B.M. & G.
Recreation Committee, Fence
Viewer, Medical Dental Center
and Cemetery Board. Please
apply in writing, your area of
interest to the Municipal Office
byJanuary3,1988to serve your
community.
B. Hugh Hanly A.M.C.T. [A]
Clerk-Treasurer
Village of Brussels
Morning Worship
Church School
Nursery
May you find peace in the light of His love.
The Village of Brussels The Brussels P.U.C.
Reeve and Councillors Chairman and Commissioners
and Staff