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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1937-7-14, Page 1rCe;e ;ytiergefleNiere"f:1el of *fir; WNIit,'+ !va l+i 1+1 1 re: t+C t+i s+a t+6 ria t!( e USE.. THE ADS AS YOUR SHOPPING LISTS BUSSES, ONTARIO, •7 Mil.. , 1rug0elg Auto Crashes Into Wagon Fatality Occurred .On No. 8 Highway At 8:30 Friday Evening One of Seeforth's 'beat -known resi- dents in the person of John Storey, 62 was instantly killed about 9.30 o'clock ..last Saturday night when the light, borse-drawn vehicle be ,was driving on No. 8 Highway was Struck with terrific Impact by a car , driven by Mrs. Grace Weetsoa of Goderiob. The ;Fresh occureel about two and a half miles west at Seaforth. Mrs, Watson, who was eccempauied by her mother, Mrs. L 0. Moseley e was proceeding from God ris h to • Seaforth and,atr'uok the wagon from the rear, The impact, which could be heard several farms away from the scene itself, instantly killed the horse, as well as the drivel and caused the wagon to be completely' demolished.^ Both the car and the wreckage left the road and went in. to the ditch on the south side of the highway. e It was believed that Mr. Storey may have died Ser the re- sult of his bead striking a maple tree as he was found nearby one by those who first arrived. Didn't See Light Mrs. Watson told police she was driving east at between 40 and 60 middy an hour when suddenly the horse-drawn vehicle loomed up. She said sire applied the brakes but was unable to come to a stop without striking the wagon, As far as could be determnled the light vehi- cle did not have a light. The first to reach the scene n -as James and John Carter, near whose farm the crash occurred. Mrs, Watson, who was badly shaken and shocked, was assisted to the Carter farm, The fatality wasinvestigated. by Provincial Traffic Officer J. W Callender of Mitchell and County Traffic Officer N. Lever of Clinton. Coroner Dr. F. J. Burrows bas ord. ered an inquest which was open- ) ed In Seaforth Saturday. Word of the tragic death of Jcbn Storey conies as a distinct shock to many frleds throughout this district. He was well-known for his wit and his jovial manner„ Mr. Storey lived alone and is survived by two brothers, Joseph and Thor - ay of Seaforth, THE UNITED CHURCH Rev. H. J. Mahoney, B. A. B. D. Minister 10 a.m.—Sunday School. 11 a.m,—Public Worship conducted by the Minister. There will be no evening service Sunday, July 18th You are cordially Invited to visit the the Summer School at Goderich on Bisitor's Day, Friday, July 16. In the evening the school concert will be given. Keep In mind our Sunday School Picnic at Goderich on Thursday July 22nd REGEN THEATRE SEAFORTH —NOW PLAYING— Charles Boyer Jean Arthur —IN— History IN—History Is Made at Night —with— Leo Carrillo ' Colin Clive A drama spiced with laughs and thrills—Stars at the very crest of their popularity Added Featurette— "CORONATION SCENES IN TECHNICOLOR" Mon. Tues., Wed., July 19-20-21 That Girl From Paris A musical drama starring Lily Pons, Jack Oakle and Gene Raymond • Next Thurs., Fri., & Sat. July 22-23-24 STATE FAIR A COMEDY DRAMA Will Rogers—Janet Gaynor Sally Eillers—Lew Ayres COMING-, ,•n ON THE AVENUE „ THE BARRIER PEOPLE WE KNOW Congratulatlans and gifee were received iby Mrs. Hanley from mem- bens of her family and friends on attaining her eightieth birthday on Monday, July 12th. Betty and Leone Locking are spending their holidays with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, S. Grif- fith near Wroxeter. M. Blake and daughter and son, all of Toronto visited Mrs. and Ralp'q Connor, Mr. and Mrs, Edmund Connolly of Sudbury are visitors this week with Mr, and Mrs, Fergus Connolly, Mr, William Wilkinson, 4th con, Morris, recently celebrated his 8itb birthday and with Mrs. Wilkinson and friends enjoyed a vary happy birthday dine ihome c' e red a thet 1 1 1 ho Y t his sister, rs Robt. 3icC1ae Bel. grave, Mr. Wilkinson is quite active in spite of bis advanced years, Mrs. R. T. Strachan and Miss Flo. Buchanan accompanied Ward and Mrs. Buchanan and family on a trpi to •the North, visiting Orlttle, North Bay, and Callender and home by Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Fred Mee and Mr. and Mrs. Fitz -George of Stratford were Sunday visitors of Mrs, Walter el'ilbee, Mrs. Stanley Wheeler attended the funeral on Monday at Listowel of Mrs, John Agar a former resident of Brussels, Mrs, Lloyd Jackson and family are visiting at the borne of II, L. and Mrs, Jackson, Lloyd is tak- ing a summer course. Mr, Bob Mee anti Hiss Edith. Fitz- George spent. a week at the home of his graudmothor Mrs, W. W. Wilbee. John Henderson of Toronto with his tether, Mrs, Robt. Henderson, Mr, H. 0. Walker left on a bust• nese trip to the West last Wednes. day, • ,hiss E. Cunningham, R. N„ Brant- ford is spending her vace.tlon with her parents, lir, and Mrs. D. R. Cunningham, Mr. Wm. Downing of New York, is visiting his brother, Robt, Down. iltg for a couple of weeks, 0. M. Ohowna, Kincardine, was a Saturday visitor in town. A work's camping expedition at Grand a d Bend is being eno j Yed by Bowman Galbraith, Archie Hender- son, Harry Yolleck and Jack Baeker. Miss Pearl Baeker, Toronto, has been the guest of her parents Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Baeker, lhir. and Mrs, Russel Zimmer and children, Toronto are vacatioelag at their farm, 9th con. Grey, Mr. and Mrs. John Handersou and children, Toronto are guests of the formers mother, 'Mrs. Robt. Hend- erson. Mr. and Mrs. D. R, Cunningham and Miss Evelyn Cunningham left Wednesday to spend a week with Mr, and Mrs, Wallace Pascoe, Oshawa. Misses Irene Barber, Edith and Isobel McTavish and Wilma Lowe, representing Melville Presbyterian church, left on Monday to attend the Young People's Conference at the Kintail Summer Oawp, Rev. Allan Reoelr missionary from Manchuria, home on his second fur. lough, occupied the pulpit or the Melville Presbyterian Church Sun. day anal gave a very impressive and informative address on the mission work as carried on h, that 000011y. His address was keenly enjoyed by a large congregation, Rev, W. A, Willfaans of Ctmnbrook assisted in the service, Rev, W. Moore had charge of the morning worship choosing for his message, "The Man Who Went a Little Farther." During tbe morn- ing service a solo was contributed by Mrs, Walter Kerr, and in tho evening an anthem presented by the choir, Tule Brussels Brass Band gave a sacred concert in Ethel Sunday evening. WEDDING Stevens—Locking A quiet wedding took place, at the United Church parlronage, At- wood, oa Monday, July 12th, when the Rev, D. A. alachlillan united Alice Mina Locking, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Robert Locking, of Grey Township, to Lorne John Marks Stevette, of Silver Corners, Alter a motor trip, .the Young 4.7 0oupie will reside at Silver Corners, WEDNESDAY, JUL 14th - 1937 Wires Brokers by Heavy Storm Power Off For a Time at Brussels; Morris Farmer Has Narrow Escape y r The heavy wind of Sunday Zorn - fug broke the limbs on some of the trees in the north and south ends of the town, They fell across the bydro' wires, causing a fire, which burned through the high Lei Sion wires and they fell to the ground. After the power was turned off hy- dro employees from Clinton repair.. ed the damage. Jiames Vancamp, termer o.1 con„ 1, Morris, was going out of t11d barn door during the e sfor to bring in young colt. An upper door in tbe barn was blown off failing and bit- ' ting Mr. Vanramp just below the shoulders, He was unconscious for a time but escaped Serious in. jury. MONCRIEFF Harrison Re -Union The fifth annual reunion of the i Ilarrison fancily was held at the • home of Mr, and firs. Alex Mann, on July 1st About seventy members from North Bay, Ingersoll, Sarnia, New Lawson, Preston, Salford, Tflsou- burg, Eden, Nebraska, U.S.A., and Mancrieff sat down to a bountiful dinner served by the ladies follow. ing dinner .a large number of the Young people joined in a much en- joyed ball game, The. races were sponsored be' Mrs. P. A. Harrisou and MrS. A, Etherington and proved very amus- ing. The races were as follows: Kid- dies race 1-4, Douglas 'Wilson; Ron. aid McLean; Bobbie Harrison; Rhea Mann, 6 to 10 yrs. Doris Quinn; Jim Mann; Bruce McLean, 12 to 16 girls ---Connie David:,on; Wilma Harrison, 12 to IC boys -Eldon Mann; Ian McLean. Squatter race—Francis Davidson Counting race—Ruth Ethertngtnn, Clothes Pin Race—Mrs, Ken. • Staples, es n , Coat and Apron race—Mrs, K. Staples and P. A, Harrison, A short program' followed with Bill Wilson as chairmna. The pro - ,gram consisted of readings, musical duets, orchestra numbers and a short humorous play entitled "Lochinvar"'and a speech from Charles Harrison, North Bay, Following lunch a short business meeting and it was decided that the 1938 re -union would be held at the home of Earnest Scanlon's, 'Illson• burg. Mr, Charles Harrison, North Bay, spent a few days last week visiting relatives and old friends. It is fifty years since Mr. Harrison lett these parts, so sees many changes. Quite a number from this com- munity celebrated ' the 12th, Archie Mann is one of the pipers, Phylis McPherson Alpil of Miss Jeanne Harrison was successful in passing her music exam in Strat- ford. Congratulations to both Pupil and teacher. At the W. M. S. meeting held at Mrs, Orval Harrison's last week it was decided to hold au ice cream. ,social in the near future under the auspices of Women's Association, The young girls of the congregation are responsible, so watch for further announcement, Dorothy Mana and Jeanne Harri- son are attending summer school at Goderich this week, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Machan, • Dresden, called on relatives last Sunday, 1, INQUEST AT SEAFORTH SLATED FOR JULY 19 An inquest wog opened by Coron- er Dr. F. J. Burrows Saturday Into the death on No, 8 Highway Friday night of Jobe Storey, well-konh'n Seaforth resident, wbo was instant - 1Y kilted when ,the horse-drawn Ye. hide he was driving was struck by a Goderich car, The orash occurred abort,two miles west et Seaforth. The jury viewed the remains and visited the scene of the crash, after Which the inquest wee adjourned until Monday, July 19. 1+(5 'NAcareri',.;*;1+ 670XN:#.A,eo.00:07, i Vii" EVERY KIND OF< t I+PC' ?`a JQB PRINTING &' AT REASONABLE PRTGES4.0 '+ o Issue of the Post NextWeeliC .. 4 --!t is custom, of the Post to shut down one week in the 1 3. 4 year for holidays. We have chosen next week when at , e S 3. there will be i;io issue of the Post. The office will be 3 opened as usual for collecting of accounts and for any first class job workyourr may wish attended to at once. —Correspondents are askedtorefrain 'J• from sending news 3 in this coming week' rfii 1� ,,t -4 i i 1 1�ii 1. f 1�i�« is. 4ill-•H4I.: 1 4M .8., -04 : ; :44.; t .».r ' ! LLOCAL NEWS ITEMS Locals Lose to Teeswater Brussels Wins On Friday, July 0th, Bruasele I First League Game travelled up to Teeswater wben they received a trimming On Wednesday, July 7W, Brussels g at the :baulk of Teeswater girls. Teeswater was ' Git•ls' Softball. team defeated the at full fovee, but Brussels was minus ` �t ingharn girls by a large score of some of their best players and al- 36_2, A large crowd was is at, it was a -stiff grind tit' ; tendance to witness one of the most manager kept the team's sitirii.: up sensational games seen for a long and the game ended 13_7 Air Tees-, time The girls were in Ane shape and I when under the able management of E. D. Bell were able to 'take water, -- Walton Trims Brussels Footballers . hVIngham into camp. Wingltaie started our with a larger number of After a. two -weeks lay-off the local 1 runs but Brussels came from below ; footfall team wree whitewashed by to tie it up. Near the middle of the the score of 3-0, at Walton on Tues. ' game Brussels showed signs of day night in a rough and tumble weakeningitnd although - Wingbane football game. This is the first Put forth every effort they, couldn't game that Brussels has lost and per. catch those first flying Brussels haps it will remind the local team Belles and so Brussels won the first that the play-offs are not far away. League game of the season, and they had better be putting In I some serious practice, if they want •$ to bring home the bacon, United Church W. M. S. S' The July meeting of the W. M. S. Bowling Notes j of the t'nited Church was held Fri- day. 31rs, Wm. Proctor, vice-presi- Last Thursday afternoon a menee dent, presiding, led in tbe wo;shil' double bowling tournament was bell service, at the local bawling green, The re- : Scripture readings by Mesdames sults••w5,fgllowsa.1st prize went Backer, Wilson, Hamilton and Sperr- to de Lo •an ani ?dile eita laird ' yn le'--eo-evere green in reepon4e' 'tc the Alex Rutledge and J. Kelly and 3rd, following questions, who ars the R. Downing and Bid Bell. Friends of Jesus in Canada? What - On Tuesday evening the ladle; ; are ,the marks of a Friend of Jesus held their first jitney with Miss ' Who is my neighbor What dose Mildred Logan taking the honors: g e Jesus deman d of his friends Mrs, J. Rowland 20d; and Mrs. Alf, The. minutes cf previous meeting Baeker 3rd and Doris McDonald 4th.. were read by Mrs, 1, E. Smith and ...-e. prayer offered by Mrs. Proctor and I Mrs. McKinnon, s HARVESTING OF WHEAT I The Devotional Study, 'The COM MEi CED iN HURON Friends of Jesus in Canada; was given by Miss Skelton, First wheat cut Saturday is In ; The theme for study was present- istocic on the old Ransford farm, a • ed by Miss E. Downing 'New half mile east of Clinton, the earli• I Comers"Non Anglo Saxon' .New est this section has seen in many ; Canadians.' By all these designa- years. I tions are known a great host of men, If weather is favorable cutting t women and children who have conte will be well under way by midweek :leo this country from other lands, and general by the end of this sued towards whom the Church has a week. A bumper crop is assured. ( respinsibility. To these 'women ' A check up from Centralia on the and children the W. M. S. extends , south to Lucknow on the north : its fellowship and service and thus shows that Sunday morning's sharp ; gives to Canadian, native and foe - electrical, rain and windstorm did' eigo'Born alike, the opportunity :o very little damage. The wheat j work togetther to help create a more stood up well under a heavy half- 1 truly Chriaatian Canada, hour downpour, whipped by a wind / The meeting was closed by sing - of gale -like velocity. In isolates ing "From Greenlands icy 010u0 - Spots on rolling alnd spring crops j tains" and the Benedlotion by Mrs, were flattened, but will recover, Proctor, BLUEVALE Mr, Wheezer, principal of the vil- lage school was successful In hav- ing Jack Mowbray and Alba Shield pass their entrance examination on their year's work, Luther Kerr and Douglas Kerr wrote at Wing - ham and were successeul, Glad to hear Mrs, Walter Satillte was able to go out fora car ride and getting on so well and hope she still continues getting better. Mr. and Mrs Gordon Hamiltan of Centralia spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Earl Hamilton and daugh- ter. A large number of friends and neig8bo s attended the funeral of the late Mis, David Jewitt on Sunay. Mr, and Mao. Wilbert Matliers and daughters and Mr, George Matliers visited on Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mashers and Elizabeth peas 1601bro. A large number of people took in the Orange CelebnaSion ah Clinton, on Monday. Mr. George Whittlers spent the week -end 10 Toronto and elected With friends also took in the Orange Celebration en Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Wilbert Mathew:, Doris and Helen spent a week with his father and other friends, they lett on Saturday morning to visit friends at Stratford and with her parents at St. Marys, We are sorry to hear Miss Mary Smillie is not getting better as ,quickly as her many friends wuuld -like to see but hope she will soon be able to be up and out again, MORRIS Dr, W. L, and Mrs. McCuicheen and Mr, and Mrs, Ringrose of Ber- wick are visiting at Thos, Clark's, 5th line. Dr. W. le and Mrs, McCu�tcheon, Mr, and Mrs, Thos, Clark and Mr, and Mrs, Ringrose silent the 5th of July at Niagara Palle. .. Jackie Netltery, eon of Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert Nethery, 3rd line had the misfortune to fall and break his right arm, Mrs. Dave MoCutc1teon iq visiting Morris friends POST .PUBLISIUNO HOUSE Obituary for David Jewitt Clanton for Thousands at ry, Orange Walk .The entire eotirnureety was ser when they learned that Mary Ander: •pou wife of David Jewitt had Massed away Friday evening at her haute in Bluevale, Mrs, Jewitt was the third daughter of the late ilii- and Mrs: Bechtel Anderson, B. Line, Turnbet'ry 'where elle' lived until her marriage 39 Years ago she came to live on the Boundry near Bluevale. Dari this tune she ,made many Maude a though she was in Poor health the fast few years; • She was a activ(1 and interested worker in t W. M. S, and. Ladies' Aid of t United Church. She leavesmourn as h S e t m r their leas 9 1 u husband and two daughters (l+stile ng• 1_ Mere than 'Ave +thousand peeple dor• from all parts of Perth and riaxon. n counties as well as some train Ox-. • he ford and Bruce, thronged Clintou ore. ho Monday to take part In the greatest celebrationofthe1 io Tw elftle G or u s er in this dist t in neatly years, atotal 1) of some eighty lodges participating: and approximately three thousand ' Extra Pollee Needed To Handle, Huge ',Crowds of People TRAFFIC HEAVY Rev. L. L, Lawrence of. Toronto I Malp Speaker a i4 Mrs. Whit Stewart and (Cora) Bir Clen Yeo and two gr'andchllth'e Marie and Jean and a sister, M Geo. Robinson'f Dohbinton, 5, n members of Loyal 'Orange Lodge. Mr n The .funeral which was large attended was held Sunday afternoo from her home. The Service w cowl -meted by her pastor Rev, A, Robb, During the service a sol "There is a land that is Fairer tha Day" was sung by Mrs, Jack \Fick - stead, The floral tributes were beautiful showing the esteem in which she was held by relatives and friend There were relatives there fro Owen Sound, Desboro, Hamilton Goderich, Locknow, Ethel an Brussels. The remains were born 1•) 111 grave by near neighbors, Mr. Chris Hetherington, Geo. Greenway, t Robertson, R, H. McKinnon, WV, J Johnston and J, :Mundell. Inter meat took place in Bluevale Cern etely, s. and •their affiliated o4ganizetton$ walking in the grand parade.: ly I All day long the downtown ao0tiom n I of the town re-echoed to the shrill as i notes of She Are and; the deem rumba t> i tinge of the drums. The followetls>•, o of ling William of Orange twine bat' • special train, by ear and by horse'•.. and buggy and special traffic of. flcers and as well as special tuns -- tables had their hands full through- out the day taking care of the hear. lest traffic seen here in years, m Addressing a massed open -ails meeting at the Agricultural Grounds following the monster'par- ade through the main streets of e the town Rev. W. L. L. Lawrence of: Toronto, past -grand master of On- tario west charged that C1an•aeliant; flags are being made and distribn _ tel in Canada with the crown of the Pope of Roane replacing the British.. crown, "We stand for equal rights to alif. and special privileges to none... Wizen the Pope claims to be rules of Canada, I say that no Pape at Rome Is going to be Bing of Can- ada," anada," declared Rev, Mr. Lawrence • alter he had exhibited •two flags,, S with the Union Jack in theuppe>; corner and the crown of the Remark. ' =-ftethobio:.Ctlturcitwateneethee,kolneiaie.. k : emblem, replacing the Crown 08 %tet, e I1 Bang o8 England, "The Croton of Britain •ea th se flag has been removed and the triple ,crown of .the Pope of Rome has re.4 Men Placed it, zea have fought for andy. have sacrificed their all for #liat good old flag and I say 'right now- to the Roman Uathol4cs, hand, :ore' the flag," declared the speaker., Hee claimed that the triple cross of th6, Roman Catholic Church could bn fila.-. terpreted only to mean "The pope as: King of Heaven; as Bing of Earth. and as King of 1re11." This, he Pura ther contended was the true de6nf-- of the meaning of such a cross.. ',when a man living in Itals-- claims to be King of Canoed then I have to take issue. f_ The Pape o� claims to be King of. Canada,. thea.' When we decide who is going toy rule ebn;acla we will have something; toe sap about it," said Rev. Mr Lase, renwe. A Complete Service For Farmers and Live Stock Dealer Large •Arephitheatee gelleted..,at,,;La,s towel by Listowel Live Stoc Sales Will Accomodate Mor Than Five Hundred, Opening Date July 22nd One of the greatest assets that has ever been created for the farm- ers and live stock dealers of West. ern Ontario is being Provided by the Listowel Live Stock Sale! who open their large market at Listowel on Tbursday, July 22nd. They will Provide a new service complete in every way and one the need of which :has been realized for u long time. A modern plant has been con• strutted opposite the C. N. R • station where live stock can be re- ceived or shipped either by rail or truck, A sufficient number et pens, all under roof have been con- structed to accommodate more than five hundred head, The live stock on arriving are marked and weighed and thea out in pens until the start of the sale, From the pens the live stock is brought into the auction ring. Here they are sold to the highest bidder. There will be a short ceremony at the official oiiening a on Tbursday afternoon, July 22nd, at one o'clock when brief addresses will be made by Mn W. A. Dickson, M. L. A. for Perth, and bee Reeve J. G, Blurt of Listowel. Ample accommodation has been provided for buyers and otters in• terestod as an amphitheatre )res been built around the'auction ring with a seating capacity for flue hula deed people, This market •combines the fea- tures or a Panniers' live stock ex- change and a terminal market ae ,packers are attending these sales. kA cordial invitation is extended to everyone interested to inspect the plant • and the public is welcome 114 all Sales wdlether or. not they have Stock for sale, Sales will be held every Thursday at one o'clock .Pan. Thig is essentially a farmers' and live Steck dealers' market and It is 'boned that a generous use will be. made of the ta:oilities provided, Notice There are still a number of smell accounts owing for Garden 'Patties, Clasoified Ms., eta Tho Post iwould appreciate a settlement as so accounts are small, it does not Pay 1t9 to send out, bills. M: Seekers After Truth He declared that members 08 the:: Orange Association aro seelcere after truth and atter God. Wee• haven't i11 feeling toward the Rem. an Catholics but we have stood tor- and orand we stand for equal rights to all, and special prit'ileges to Ilene, said the speaker, In his opening reniei ts, Rev, Mire Lawrence eougratuiated nlelnbeate# of the Iluron group responsible • for melting the arrangements for the celebration. He was quite eon -erne` crit that the old 'spirit of the Irialh, 'to do what they want 10 do In life, ie still in existance and he spo"ke ni the significance of the Battle of 'thee Boyne to tile present time,- . "We are celebrating the victory for civic and religious liberties; Wo, think of what has been accomplish- ed down through the ages for the I.'yal Orange bodge and today We- pan,' vas -'nd rowdy to sacrifice anything. ser ;1'fbing for the sates religioirR :. and avis libr`etiee," seed than speahf.. A me her of the Orange Lodge* stands to: Iletee great loyalties, then first being i1,e,, loyalty to the Creek - tor. "Then there is leyaity 80 the Xing and Country, We do not Hata people of other natione, although (C9oatinued 0n Page'. 5e,