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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1937-8-18, Page 10.701, t 0 1 4 03;;1 x;1`3 10;;4 Q 4 i 0:;/:" 101 r., it i♦i t 4t /+i ♦i s`e USE THE ADS AS YOUR SHOPPING LISTS, BRUSSELS, OiTARIO, WEDNESDAY, August 18th, 1937 Jnstitate Hears Wingham Lawyer R. S. Hetherington Addresses Blue - vale Group On Divorce Law of 'Cana -de Mdse Florence Fowler, 4th con- cession Turnherry ,was bostese to the members a the Women's In1aU- tune, and .several visitors on Thurs.' day afternoon, The president, Mrs. J, Wdc1estead, presided, the roll was answered by "Naming a Traf1)c Law,' During the business period Mrs, Alice Aitkin was appointed local leader to attend the Local 'Leader Training Class to be con- ducted by Miss ]math M. Collins in Wroxeter, from November 3 to December 8, Miss Fowler was are pointed assistant leader. The matter of arranging for officers to attend the rally to be held at Wroxeter on August 19,:under the direetion of Mrs. -Clarence Bayes, Georgetown, is in the hands of the 'district director. The appointment. of a delegate to the Bengston c"n- vention September 16_17 was left over. R. S. Hetherington, b:lrie,ie:, r Wingham, the guest speaker, was, Introduced by the president and gave a very fluent address on "The Divorce Law of Canada," malting it very clear to the Ilsten- ers, He touched briefly on the marriage low of other countries and the traffic laws of Canada, Mies Jean Elliott gave some tine points on. the 'motto, "Stop, Look, Listen," The program th ougbout was on the subject of ,'Legislation," and was most profitable. At the close of the meeting tbe-s was an exbibit of quilts and quilt Mocks followed by refresh/mots served by Miss Fowler and Mrs J. J. Elliott, ?RICE LIST HAIR CUTS 25c CHILDREN 150 (12 years and under) ON SATURDAY - ALL HAIR CUTS 250 J. Cameron I. McLean It • s T ti Il E A i" t{ E SEAFORTH -NOW PLAYING - Janet Gaynor Frederic Nlarch A Star Is Born In technicolor -with- Adolphe Menjou May Robson The truest, cleverest, most subtly satirical 'portrait ever filmed of that alluring capital, Hollywood Mon., Tues., Wed., Aug., 23--24--25 Ruth Chatterton Walter Huston IN Dodsworth -with- Paul Lukas Mary Astor David Niven Sinclair Lewis' great novel in picture Thurs., Fre, Sat,, August 26-27-28 DOUBLE FEATURE Leo Carrillo Helen Max Chester Morrie IN I Promise to Pay This picture holds one in suspense until the end Speed to to Spare starring Charles Quigley and Dorothy Wilson An Action drama filled with thrills and spills PEOPLE WE KNOW. Jae. S, Armstrong left flits week op a trip to the West. Nancy and Murray Cameron spent the past week at the home of their grandparents, Btythh, Misses :Stella and Marguerite Henderson spent the weelt-end in Seaforth et Mr, and Mrs, 5, Garter. Mr, and Mrs, Burton Macdonald and family of Cromarty visited over the weekend in Brussels, Miss Stella Henderson has aceepa ed a position in Listowel. Mrs. W. S. Parker, Clarkston, Miele, Harold Parker and wife, Pontiac, Mich, visited 'over the week -end with the t"oemer's grottier Mr, J. W, Wright, Charles Wilmot of Sutton Weal is visiting wit'is Stuart Herr, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Denman, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Somers and son, spent the week -end at Am)lerly Beach. Nancy Cameron is visiting little cos sius at Tillsonburg, Dr, and' Mrs. H, G, Armstrong and family were week=end visitors with Jas. S. and Mrs, Armstrong, Mee. Thos, Campbell and children of Ilolmesviile are reneying friend- ships in town. Misses Helen & Leers Spier are visiting with their aunt Mrs. Bell oe Toronto. Miss Dorothy Wiright is l': Toron- to for her holidays, airs. Mary Swirling hiss Pinellas - ed a douse in Clinton and will move there quite soon.• ;;,s(!':.h Mrs. 1. Parker has returned atter an enjoyable visit with her sister, Mrs. parker Foster In Kiucar'dine. Murary and Dorothy Davidson have returned to their 1101110 in California, following a few week's vacation with relatives and friends here. Mrs, Jas. Ballantyne was in Innerkip on Sunday whale she visited with ber sister Mrs, Hossack and Dr, Hossack who is seriously 111. Mr. and Mr. Sidney Ballantyne and daughter Thamesford are guests with the fra'mer's mother, Mrs, Jute Ballantyne. Mr, and Mrs, A. L, McDonald, Miss Doris McDonald, Miss Nettie Bartley, Toronto and Guy ii(cDo;t- aid, Molesworth, have beea enjoying a motor trip to Montreal. Elmer Bell is away on a trip to Winnipeg. Misses Dorothy and Helen Arm- strong are 1rolidaying with relatives in Toronto. Mr. A. C. Baeker, Miss A1ay Birt and Leonard Walker neten001 the funeral of Walter 131st, Regina, in Hlrhaton on Sunday MiGs 1'lssa Burgess, Tol•oati, was a Sunday visitor with her parents Mr. and Alrs. James Burgess. Rev. Jno. Graham was in Gode- rich on Sunday conducting the even- ing service at St. George`s church in the absence of the rector Rzv, A, C. Calder. Mrs, Thomas Calnl11hell and fam- ily of Holniesville are holidaying in Brussels, .:firs. AI. Williams and children and eater, who have been visiting with the former's mother, airs. Jim. Watson and other relatives return- ed house to Pontiac, Mich., on Sunday, Rev, le. G Rickard, former rector of St, John's Anglican Church here, and Mrs, Rickard called on friends In Brussels on Friday or last week, Mr. and Mlrs, Charles A. Bryans of Wthleby ere visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Jas, A. Bryans, 411t line of Morris, and other members of the Bryans' family. Charles, when 11 boy, began his banking career In the Brussels branch and Is nolo mnnagee ai the Whitby breech of the Canadian Bank of Commerce. Mr. Ralph Conner cellebrated his eighty-fifth 'birthday on Sunday last al his home i11 Brussels and his guests ware Mr, John Beirnes, wife Ice Cream Social The East Group of the Betted Church aro ‘holding an Ice Cream Social, on the Parsonage Lawn, Monday, Evening, August 23, Group games will be played commencing at 7 p,m,gollowing the games a good program will be given by local and outtside talent. During the ententaltmnent, Pie, toe Cream ' tend Coffee will be served at 15e a plate.. Colne and enjoy a pleasent evening Admleelon 100 Two Young Men Honored By Friends; L(' C j�j EWS ITEMS L 1 l Messrs Noranan Thomppson and I Dean Davison yere honoured by friends when the former was Pre- sented with an end table 'and the latter an ottoman when a group of young !nen called at their 1100105 on Tuesday evening. Following the presentations a banquet was held at the Queen's hotel, Wheeler Re -union On the afternoon of August 4th, the family of Mrs, Chas, Wheeler and the late Mr, 0, Wheeler of Morris gathered at the old !tame now occupied by their son Jesse. This is the nest tinge .far nearly thirty years that the family were able to be all home together. The family consists of Mrs, A, Taylor, (Carrie) of Wingham; Herb of &1 grave; Ernest of Lethbridge, Attie; Leonard of North Vancouver, B.C.; Jesse and Cecil and Mrs. N. Higgins (Lena) of Morris and Mrs, John Anderson (Myrtle) of leelgrave. The others present were four daughters-in-law and three son3-in law and seventeen gra tdchi?dre.t. airs, E. Wheeler of Lethb,ljee wt.s a unable to be present. The after- noon was spent in a social way. Aa interesting pant of the proceedings was the taking of many various groups of pictures. The mother al- though in her 83rd year enjoys good A health and enjoyed the afternoon ' t very much, A dainty dinner was served on u the spacious lawn by the hostess and ladies. The evening was spent In music and social intercourse The best wishes of their many friends go to Mrs. Wheeler and her family and hope that they may be all spared to meet again, Band Concert Another pleasant Sunday evening band concert was enjoyed at the park, If one Dan judge by the crowd and their applause tile citizens of Brussels and community appreciate the work of the members of the band in presenting these de- lightful Sunday evening affairs, CARD OF THANKS M'r. Robert and John Slhlels 'weal • to thank their neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy i3 our recent sad bereavement also for their kindness :to our dear sister in her long iliuess It will never be for- gotten and special thanks to Rev. W. A. Williams, Dr. McRae, Bliss Grant and to neighbors. Church Notes Services in Melville Presbyterian Church on Sunday were conducted by the Rev, J. C, Herbison, of 'rhanlesvilje, At the manning aer- vire, Miss Marguerite Logan sang 110 in the evening the .ext was 'Challenge of Faith," Morning service in the United Church was conducted by Harry Hopper, of Wingham, Morning service at St. Wilds nglican Church was conducted by he rector, Rev. John Graham, ,vac sPoke on the text, "Cast thy nets Pon the other side." Bolton Re -union The Bolton reunion for 1937 was held at Harbour Park, Godericlt with over iirty members present, or the different families. Between one and two o'clocic in the afternoon cars began to make their may to Harbour Park bearing members or the Bolton clan and after the greetings were over the sports were soon in full swing, These consisted of games and races into which everyone entered with enthusiasm. Winners of races for 1 year to 1 years; 1st, Bobby Monaghn; 2nd, Malcom Balton; 4 years to 6 years, 18t, Arthur Balton; 2nd, Clifford Elliott; 6 to 10 years, 1st, Marjorie Baxter; 2nd, Ken, Elliott 10 to 12 years. Beth Catnhpbell, flurried 111011's race, Glen McKnight; Jim Elliott. Married Ladies' Race, Mrs, Russel Ilolton; Mrs, Hasty Manage hn, Young Men's Race, Bert Glid• don; Harold Bolton, Fat man's wave, Glenn ilcKnight; Jin1 Eia,r:t. to Tie Race, sed L'r Lorne ElliottDlliott and Airs. +� Cecil Baxter; 2nd, Bert Glidden and . tie Mani, Humphries. Kicking the par;oolc of ft thoroughly enjoyed, A Mrs, C. McKnight, A sumptuous supper was served by the ladies which everyone who Partook of it thoroughly enatee4. A business meeting then took place preslded over by Bert Gliddon avd the following ofbcers were elected, Pres., Bert Whitton, Clinton; Vice - Pres., Mr. Itoht, Campbell, Mcicil- lop; See.-Treas., Mrs, 1V, Hunt. pbries, Walton; Sport Committee, Rita Campbell, McKillop, Glen Ale. Knight, Beattie, Jim Elliott, At- wood, All who were present reported a good time and hoped that the re. union would be continued frau year to year, "Little Stars" Mission ,'Band Holds Picnic The annual picnic of the "Little ' Stars' Mission Band" of the Mel- ville Presbyterian :Church, proved to be a delightful ,function, held on Friday aitt•enoon on the church lawn. The weather was ideal for the event and there was a splendid attendance of the members with their parents and friends, Mrs. Jas, Armstrong, the president of the or- ganization, was ably assisted by Mrs. Lorne Eckmier, AIrs, Clark Matheson, Mrs. Robt. Thomson and Mrs, W. Moore. The games were capably supervised by Mrs, Joseph Wilton and _Miss Jessie Little. A pleasing solo was contributed by Marion Scott, or RegIua. Refresh- ments were served at the close. Brussels Entertainer Receives Gift The following Item cells how popular the entertainment of Jack Thynne of Brass -els has become le New Brunswick where Ile has been presenting concerts the past months, Centreville is just acmes the border from Mar. Bill, U.S.I. and the evening of the concert referred there were 400 people from a- cs, theborder resent. 1 In a Ppccia- n the merchants of • Centreville and son; 131r. Suttee' Betimes and wife and two children; Air, Frede- rick Sawyer and wife and 2 chilch'en all of Grey Township; Mrs, Samuel Harris McKillop; Mr, and ;firs, d. C. Walker, Brussels; Mr, and \irs. John Crerar, Brussels and Mrs, Campbell, I3rusaels. Miss Margraet Herr, Reg, N., of Vancouver visited ber aunt Airs, W, H, Herr at the hone of Mary Ilelen Herr presented Jack with a beautiful violin ease. "Saturday evening saw the big- gest and meet enthusiastic night crowd that Centreville bas had for years. Jack 'I'ilyntic, an enter - taiuer from Ontario, with two vont'g men singers and gutta" play ars, gave an open uir concert, on the lawn of F, L, A. Bassett, Every- one got their moneys worth in the show lasting from S to 11 o'clock, Tack Thynne, known ou the radio as "The Kansas Farmer," ie one of the old time fiddlers of note. To add variety to the entertainment he had arranged an amateur hour, and handled the preformaucos or the dozen numbers mast pleasingly. Little Florence Perkins got the biggest hand and the hist prize, Second prize was tied for between Helen Perkins and Marjorie Green, Each contestatlt received a Prize. The locale was very pretty and pre- sented a carnival appearance with numbers of colored lights, and the new ice cream stand, operated by Mr, Bassett, was kept busy dispens- lug lee cream and sort drinks, All the town merchants felt the impetus to Letitia that the crowd In town brought" In spite of his success enjoy - Mrs, Dunbar spent the weelacnd ed in Toonit° and brought her nieces do ,kite Mispes Spiers home with her, elf Misses Helee Backer and Marg- h cele regularly receives orders the job work required by hint Which he has our thanks. Bret Pearson have returned holue "P after a week's vacation at Sturgeon for Lake, for in Eastern Canada Mr. Thynne esu't forget his Thome town and he 11 believes in patronizing it and elping its business along for The Library To Be Closed Patron of the Brussels Public Library are asked to take vole that the library will be closed trent the 24th August until the 0th Septem- ber, both days inclusive, while the librarian is on holiday, Note Change **^ Rev If, J, Mahoney will have charge of the morning service at 11 o'clock instead of Rev. Curnminge, of Walton, who was to have Preach• ed at 9,30, Donald 'McRae will take the Sunday Service the f.,;low. Ing Sunday, Attend Legion Re -Union at Guelph On Sunday last a number from here attended the Legion Reunion bald at Guelph, The foilo'vcng at- tended, Jae Kelly, Dune McKinnon, Gordon Sanderson W. Willis, W, Bell, Stanley Rutledge, W. 'Rile, P. Thud]. _**- Jitney Bowling On Monday evening the men held their regular weekly jitney. The following are the prize winners: 1st Peter Stewart; 2nd, H, Bowler; 3rd, John Rowland and 4111, Alex Rutl edge. On Tuesday evening the ladies Held their regular jitney with the honors going to, 1st Margaret Down- ing; 2nd Mrs, Robt. Thomson; 3rd, Mrs, Mf Baeker and 41h Miss Toddy 'Walker, Brussels Fall Fair Prize List The Prize List is prepared for • the Brussels Fail Fair to be held nn Sept. 30th and October 1st, it i.; now in the hands of the printers and will be ready for the secretary shortly. The prize list this year is a very attractive one and now is the time to plan for and get ready your exhibits. It is up to you to do all YOU can to make YOUR fall fair this year bigger anti better than ever. -** - United Church W. M. S. The August meeting of the (3', M. S. of the United Church wss !heel Friday with 41 fair attendanee, .lire R. Strachan, vic-president., pre- siding, led in the devotional part with Mrs. Stewart, ,lire S. Davison and Mrs. S. Walker 1 ..tetra. Mrs. Strachan gave a talk on the CI, me for the day, "Jesus and our ideals," based an the fifth ch:lpi'11 of Mat.liew's gospel. n Minutes of the previou' mooing were given by Mrs. E. Bates am' treasurer's statement by Mrs Ma, Latru}ii•e. 1V Proctor apPnintuichli, convener 0f a l;•.aupwits to prepare for sectional meeting of 1V. M, 5. 10 be field in the Church during the autumn, notice of slate not yet given. The stuly pro- gram as customary for this 111011:12, was on Temperance Mrs. J. E. Smith introduced the subject which was prepared for quite a number taking part. The meeting closed with the singing of a hymn and the Lord's Prayer in unison. United Church**- , hurch**, Woman's Association The W, A, of the United Church held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday- afternoon at the hone of Mrs. R. S. Hamilton, The President Mrs. 1V, H. Bell presiding, opened the sheeting by repeating in unlsoli tate 23rd Psalm. The see'y, Miss Robinson gave a very full report of the previous meeting held in June also reports of executive meetings concerning the garden party 11010 on June 29th and letters and words of appreciation from those who had been remembered during illness by the W. A, Reports from group !leaders concerning their activities were given, The "Eat" group are sponsoring an ice cream social to be held en elttlrch lawn, Monday even- ing, August 23rd, 'Gamete end a program will be given by haute and outside talent, .See the 'Post' eon - earning this event, 'which ylld be something out of the ordinary. Mrs. S. Wheeler conducted a sing song, "Sing and ,Smile and Pray," also a very interesting contest in which every one took part and en - 3 i EVERY KIND OF tai kg JOB PRINTING ,. ;i AT REASONABLE PRICES A ';:03: ** ,..:.;♦:.... :,4..,.. ,., 1,♦, POST PUBLISHING HOUSE, Obituary Jane Mitchell • The funeral of Miss Jane Mitchell took place from her home in Brussels south, Friday afternoon, Pall -bearers were W. 3. McCracken, ' J. Vine), Jas. MCFadzean, John Spier, John Grant and Mr, McIntyre Rev, Wni, Moore, of Melville Pres. byteriau Church, ofilciated at the hone and graveside, Interment was trade in the family plot in Brussels cemetery, Jane Shiels Tlhere passed away 10 Grey Town- ship an old resident on August 7th, in the person of Jane Shiels in her 79th year. She was born on the farm that she died on. She was the eldest daughter of the late John and ItIrs, Shiels, She leaves to mourn thea' loss, three brothels, William of Vancouver; Robert H. John on the homestead on the 14071 con. of Gley Township. Three ,brothers and two sisters predeceased her. She was a long sufferer of .heart trouble and was in bed for 9 months before her death. She lived in Grey all her life, except 12 years that she residei7 in Huilett Township and the town of Goderich. She was of a very (Inlet nature and a great lover of flowers, Rev. W. A. liams conducted the funeral service to Cranbrook cemetery on August 9th. The pallbearers were Wm, Dunn, Martin McDonald, Gordon Knight, Lyne Evans, James A. McNair and Angus Brown, Banner Crops In County of Huron 50 Bushels To the Acre Gathered On'One Farm; Gorrie Dentist Leaves Banner crops of wheat and oats are reported in this part ter Huron County, though farmers are experi- encing difficulty in harvesting the crop, The greatest yield reported is J. 11'. Gamble's 15 -acre field of wheat which averaged 50 bushels to the 50 mark, Corn and roots acres almost as good, and J. Rykert, ninth 0f Fardwich, had wheat close {. to the 5e marp. Corn and roots • are coming an fine, joyed a very delicious lunch was served by the committee in charge, Dr. C. C. Ramage Leaves Gorrie Dr. C. C. Ramage, who has for eikl,t years held a dental practice herr, has thrived his household er- ects and business equipment to Vineland. Both Dr, and Mrs, Ram - age have taken- an active Interest in municipal and church affairs here. They received several Pres• entttinus last 'week, showine the high esteem in which they were held, Presentation-Z.:- To resentationMadeTo Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs, Archie Campbell 171h con„ Grey, were guests at a Party given in the Cranbreok Hall on Tuesday evening in honour of their recent marriage, 011 behalf of friends and neighbours George Weisenburg read an address ex- pressing good wishes for the newly- weds and they were presented with two reed chairs. M. Campbell made a suitable reply, ' Tho averring was spent In dancing. Eastern Ontario Man To Be Inspector The new inspector for South Pert11 is to be George N. Ethvard,e, B,A„ of Alexandria, Ont„ who form- erly had charge of the inspectorate of Die County of Glengary, Eastern On'tar'io, according to an annotmoe- met nude by the Departmet of Edu- cation, The position was left vacant te' the retirement of Inspec- tor J. H. Smith, Mr. Edwards bee bad elaperience in both rural autl urban schools as teacher and Inspec- tor. He will move to Startford shortly. ItIr, George 11dwards, native of this town, is to be congratulated and good wishes are elttended to Mr, Ddlverds in his new field of educational work. Lake Huron Claims Life Of Dr. Kidd' Popular Physician Victim While Bathing At Bruce 'Beach Kincardine, Aug: l0:: --Dr. Richard. T. Kidd, 32 -year-old Atwood Physic- ian, hysioian, was drowned in Lake Huvnn at Bruce Beach, live stiles south of here Sunday afternoon, With his wife and 'Dr. 3, D. and Mrs. Colquhoun, of Mei, lie was in bathing. Dr, Colquhoun was on a, diving stand when the heard Dr. ICidd's cries for help, the latter be- ing about 50 feet from the stand. Dr. Colquhoun plunged in olid swam to Dr. Kidd but was unable to 1told him, The body was located near the spot an hour later in eight feet of water, Artificial respiration was. resorted to without success, Death Shocks Town Atwood, August 16. -This Perth County community was shocked by the death .0f Dr. Richard T, Kidd, University of Western Ontario grad- uate, and :practising physician here: for the past six years, Native 01 Listowel, he would have been 33 in September. He was a son of •Mrs. . Richard Kidd and the tato Mr, Kidd of Listowel. Anter graduating from the Listowel High School, he entered the Medi- cal School of Western University and after graduation served as 111_. terne in a hospital at Hamilton. Surviving are his wife, one (laugh. ter, Karen, 15 mouths of age; his mother, two sisters, Grace, at honkie, and Mrs, Charles Johnstone, Lis- towel. He was predeceased by one brother. He was a member 06 the 1.0.0.P. Since coming here, Dr. Kidd bad been active in village affairs, Mem- ber of the Knox Presbyterian Church, he was on the board or nranagenuhet. Services Sunday night were cancelled when word of his death was received. Friends brought Mre. Kidd to her home last night. Suffering from shock she is under a doctor's care - The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon with a public eervic'e itt the Presbyterian Church in Atwood. While Seeks Nomination --- with the pfovineial Conservativo nomination for Huron -Bruce set for Thursday, another "dant hors=e" entry has just cone up. J. J. Mc- Cutche.on, a Tarnier of Grey Town- ship, has announced his intention of entering the field and co.vesting the nomination. GREY Mr. and Mrs. -F7 -a---077-774 children, Joan,. Elizabeth ant? Mar- garet of Clinton were visitors with Stanley and Mrs. Wheeler last weeit, Mr, Simian has charge of one of the educational can; in Northern Ontario, Margaret Bell of Brussels was holidaying last weep, at the home of her uncle Stanley Wheeler. t ale. and Mrs. Jiro. Pack and family of Loudon visited at the home of Mrs, Wm, Rands 011 Sun- dey. Glenn Neeheeler 'ryas spending the week -end with friends in Delgrave. The congregation of Roe's United Church is holding their anniversary services on the 1911h of September. In the morning at 11 a,m, and In the evening at 7.30 pan, On the following Monday evening, Septem- ber the 20t11, a good Program and lunch will be served in the shed. Mr. Win iSharpe of Listowel Post Office staff Sundayed at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker; Mrs, Mar- ley Hamilton and son Neil of Strat- ford were recent visdtors with Mr. and Mrs, Roblt. Baker. Mr, and Mrs. 3, H, Hookey and son Jam of Exeter spent last week With Mr, and Mrs, Geo, 0, Johnston The three leen were togtet11er in the 584.11 battalion, Great War veteran* Born, McLDA34-i013. Tuesday, August 17th, 1937, to Mr, and. Mrs. Ira, Mc- Lean, a daughter,.