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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1938-2-2, Page 1x at USE THE ADS S YOUR az. =a. is SHOPPING LISTS fi tatta,,antaanitaata.aj:aa!+aatr.atateaR .Oa; ,rano «. ruostto BRUSSELS; ONTARIO, Mr�.0 tobertson PEOPLE WE KNOW Al, Gainisg is' lif,uie from London WEDNESDAY, February 2nd 1 38 , LOCAL NEWS ITEMS Faints in Court fq en �r holies . We regret to know that D. D. man is cenflned to lie lied, Mr, and Mrs. Ruaoer Bryan have returned from their honeymoon trip, .Mrs. Alex Arestrong ,wutr a To- ronto 'visitor over the weeyend, Richard Jackie' was a recent visitor in Listowel. Mrs. Rabt, Davd'Ison uas a wee end guest in Stratford. Mrs. A. C. Backer was the guest of Toronto friends over the week Sau Davldsou spent the week -end in Toronto. 'Mrs. W. Maunders visited with 'Pickering Meads over the weelc- end. W. B, Strachan was a week -end guest oe bio mother, Mrs. A. Strachan, O. Hemingway spent the week- end in Toronto. Mr. W, A. Lowry spent a few days this week with friends In London. Mrs. Fred Mee of Stratford was a Sunday visitor with her mother Mrs. W. W. Wilbee. Miss Eva. McCracken spent the weekend in Toronto. Misses Mamie and Eileen McQuar- rie and Dick 2lcQuarrie were week- end vsittors in Toronto, Wm. Griffith spent the week -end at his home in Kincardine, Miss Betty Kirby 'was a recent visitor inn Kingdon, Mrs. Elston Cardiff and daughter Mrs. Dean Davidson were week -end visitors in London, Dick Stevenson spent the week- end in Toronto, Mrs. J. Logan, Miss Mildred Logan were Stratford visitors, on. Saturday. We would like to know who the young ladies was that went to a Cranbrook dance with two nice young gentlemen with a horse and cutter. D. N. ,McDonald underwent an operation in the Kitchener-Watt;rloo hospital on Monday, His many friends hope for a rapid reoovery, Mrs, William Miller, or Turnberry St, north, celebrated her eighty- third birthday on Jan. 28th, We offer congratulations, William Halt who has not been well for some time accidentally fell in his home and broke his nose and inflicted other painful bruises Mrs. J. D. Warwick and Miss Millie 'Greyer spent a. couple of days in Toronto last week. Mrs, Wm, Procter was a week- end visitor in Palmerston with friends. Mrs, H. L. Humprey, Sarnia; D, 0. Walker, Windsor and E. 0. Walk- er, Regina, vislted with their par- ents Mr, and Mrs, S. Walker over the week-encl. Over Her Term London, Ont. Aifter (Crewe Proeeoutor Cecil L, Snyder delivered las presenlatiler of the case to the jury, the murder trial of Dr, C. A. Cline, Si„ adjiiurn_ ed'tor lunch Monday by Mr. Justice Nicol Jetirey, • The 71-year.old ,physician , 15 charged with the (Slaying of Mary Wilkinson, 37, London public school teacher, ' Mr, Snyder ;aid the crown pro posed to dhow Dr. Cline gave chloro- form to th waling -woman after he bad mortally injured her during the illegal operation and that Dr. Cline selected a opot in Thames river for disposal of the body, prior to the administration of the chloro. form, Earlier Mr. Justice Jeffery sen- tenced Mr. and 1'4rs, Lauchlin J. Robertson 'td seven and four years in prison respectively' after they pleaded guilty to our charges of illegal operations. One of . the charges of winch the Robertsons were accused was the . operation performed on Miss Willdnson, Mrs. Itoberteon collapsed when sentence was passed. -. Onions Foretell Plenty Of Rain Basing his deductions on the moisture content ot twelve onions (one for each month) which be hol- lowed opt and placed outside Ilia home an Dec, Mist and brought in again on the corning of Jan. 1st, J. Anhwei, of Liberty, Sask., predicts tbere will re plenty of moisture for each of the twelve months of 193S. If "he knows his onions' 'and "his onions know their moisture" there will be reioioing in the hearts 01' the prairie fanmera, who have ex- perlenced exceedingly difficult titles during the past number of Years o'Wbng to the lack of rain. MELVILLE Presbyterian Church SUNDAY,. FEBRUARY 6th 1938 the services at 11 a.m, and 7 ei m, will be ,conducted by Rev. Mr. John McNabb, M.A. of Toronto Sunday School at 3 p.m. All Members and Adherents Invited to Attend these Se"vices THE UNITED CHURCH are REV. H. J. MAHONEY, B,A., Ben. Minister 11 a,m,—"The Everlasting Flame" 3 p.m.—Sunday School. Missionary 7 p.m. --Public Worship with Lan- tern slides on Missionary Topic Friday, Feb. 4th—+Boys' Supper at 6.30 Tuesday, Feb. 8th—Carnival seeatetatgteten t tetaceninntateetecteenieionw t REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Scott Colton Patricia Farr All American Sweetheart ALSO Ralph Bellamy Betty Furness Robert Armstrong It Can't Last Forever ,He could fool most of the world But not the smart girl reporter MON., TUES., WED, Ricardo Cortez Gall Patrick Akira Tameroff Her Husband Lies Excitement, suspense, drama It will hold your interest throughout NEXT THURS.. FRI., SAT, Charles Starrett Barbara Weeks Two Fisted Sheri Park Avenue Gird COMING— Wield Money TALKING PICTURES Brussels Town Hall SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5th Hollywood Film Co. Presents 'SCARLET BRAND' Bob Custer Action Thrills Excitement Romance The West at its best. A fast moving Western with no excess gun, slug, of over exaggerated herlocs, A picture that will appeal to audiences of all ages Also on the Same Program ;Walt. Disney's `Silly Symphony' IHOLLY'WOOD KIDDIES' Hollywood's Most Famous Children SPILLS AND THRILLS 'The most thrilling scenes ever fil.Med. Daredevils gambling with death; see them win and lose. Aeroplane, speed boat and race car crack-ups at terrific speeds, These snlsational pictures are positively breateetaking, "Dionne Quintuplets" Spend an entire day with the world famous Canadian children. The Latest Authentic Talking Picture Hear them speak for the First Time NO ADVANCE IN PRICES A good many went to Wingham Adults'2SGC htldren150 Tuesday 'evening to attend the 8 15 P M Winghadn•Brussels hockey mach. Twelve Applicants For Assessor's Job Twelve applications have been received by clerk 11. S. Warwick ;n response to the notice for teatime for assessor fee the village of Brussels. The appointment will; be made at the council session Mon- day evening. —0-0— JAFFA— Tire moment you cut a JAFFA Grapefruit you notice the difference --Bright, plump quarters 'bursting with juice—ful lof sunshine, flavor, sweetness, ZEST! Ask for JAFFA Grapefruit at Grewar's (6 for 250 A. GRFIWAR "Cash and Carry," —0-0— How About Your Accounts All accounts owing The Post whether they he for subscriptions, advertiseng or printing are now due and a settlement would be ap- preciated. Even though you may not be able to pay your acconne in full come in or send us part of it and suitable arrangements will be made for the balance. Melville —a—s — Y. IP, S. The Y. P. S. of Melville Presby, Milian church held its weekly meet- ing with Earl Moore as chairman It was Missionary night and Miss Ethel Fox war in charge of •the .meeting, Dorothy Armstrong read the scripture lesson and Mary Huether had the tgpie, "Women's Work in the Missionary Field." A piano duet was given by Dorothy Armstrong and Jean Scott. It was decided to hold a Valentine social and a crokinole party. Fall Fair +e Board Meets The Annual Meeting of the East Huron Agricultural Society was held in the Public Library on Friday afternoon, Jan, 228th, a The fi ianolal atatement showed, a good balance of •$1,076 on hand. The fair ds to be ,held as usual in 1038, but the date was left open so that the flays 011 lnot conflict with other fairs'. Jaynes Burgess, president sad R. 7. Brownian 'will be sent to the Fairs Aseoolation, February 3 and 4, in Toronto, John Yuill Wan appointed to the Board of Directors. —a,-0— To Encourage Good English In ausever to a resolution received by the Canadian. Broadcasting Cor- poration from the Guelph Board of Education respeobing C.B.C. an- nouncing, the following statement was issued: "The aim of the Can- adian Broadcasting Corporation is to encourage the use of those types of English which may be regarded as representative of the . highest cultural achievements of the dis- tricts' do which they are spoken It is recognized that the standards of good or acceptable e uso in Ea lst r are not rigid. They vary from time to time and from place to place—but the corporation wishes to insist on speech that is elearly articulate end devoid of either slovenliness or affection." —,k—+k--, Church Notes Services in Melville Presbyterian church Sunday were conducted by Rey. John 'hlc`Iabb, M. A., cf Toron- to. The subject chosen in the morn- ing weal "Planning For Our Own Lives'," and for the evening, "`Phe Christian's Idea of the Golden Rule,' During the morning service the choir contributed an anthem, Prep -- citatory service will be held on Fri. day' evening. Communion service will. be held at the 'horning eel• vice, Services in the Unite:l chinch were conducted by Rev, B. J. efahouey, . T110 subject for the Morning was "Certainly 1 Will Be With Thee," and 111 the evening the subject was "But Daniel Purposed In His Heart. That Ho Would Not Defile illimselt" aiQ, r{?+4,4. *.8,'+"i'a 4 ^e-Y'.'#tiiff''a ,004,.°an EVERY KIND OF if JOB P Il A NST J N O ;f AT -REASONABLE PRICES 8.4.440441441.14+0.1.40:444++++1444 : POST PUBLISI XNG. -I5usE CARD OF THANKS The members of the Welly of the late' Mrs, Thos. Vodden wish , to ex- press thole thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown them in the 'oss of their dear mother. It will never be forgotten. Sou and Daughters. C. G. 1. T. The Canadian Girls In. Training are holding a ''Birthday Party" at the Brussels United Church, friday, Felr, 8 at 8 o'clock. .A. Skit will be presented by the girls followed by songs and music. Luncb will be served, See later edition for admission. United Church Y. P. S. The Y. P. S. of the United church held ire weekly meeting with Miss Mary Banker In charge. Miss Mary Baeker had tbe topic n 'Friendship' and Misses Merle and Jeanette Sanderson gave a vocal duet. Sun- day evening service will he in ..barge of the young people when Missionary slides will beeshowu, Trail Rangers -n A meeting of the Trail Rangers was held in the parsonage, Prayer was held in the parsonage on 'emu - any 28. Meeting opened with prayer The officers for 1938 are: President or chief ranger, George McMichael vicepres., George Baeker; sec., Harris Bell; treas.., Stuart Herr; press reporter, Kenneth Colentau. The new instructor for 1938 is Jack Bates. Any other persons wanting to join 'Trail Rangers, apply to Jack Bates: Ice Carnival To Be Gala Event Are you all set for the carnival on Tuesday evening, Feb. 8111. The carnival is being sponsored by the Y, F. 5. of the. United •Ohurch An interesting series of events is being ,arranged for your amusement. The major attraction will be a hockey game between the Wingllam girl's team and the Brussels, girls. Be sure you a.e there to enjoy ele fun and root for your favorites, For full particulars as to races. prizes, ;etc„ see advertisement in this issue. a 6 ,lM —0-1'— Oddfeilows Entertain Reb'ekahs Members of the Morning Star Re- bekah lodge and friends were Tues- day evening guests of Western Star lodge. Robe. Bowman welcomes those present on behalf of that or- ganization. Euchre was enjoyed with Mrs. W. Huggan winning tine ladies' prize; Miss, R. Holmes was holder of the lucky tally and J. Allen winner for the men. Lunch was served by the committee of men in charge, Mrs, N. Gerry, in a few well spoken words made the presentation of a pair of small rugs to Western Star lodge, 17. Hawkins and A, Wood thanked the radian for the gift. Mrs. C. Dunbar express- ed the appreciation of the guests for the lovely evening's entertain meat provided. _'F -0-- Wingham Moves Up By Beating Brussels Eagles Share Second Place With Lucknow Wingham, Feb 2. — Wiugbau defeated Breweels by the score of 9-3 iu a settee Western Ontario Hockey Association game player here lest night. The locals' went into a tie with Lucknow for second poei•tion as a result of the vio".rry. One minute silence was observed prior to the game in enomory of Reginald Douglas, Wingham sports announcer, with was killed last Fri- day, Ray was the leading scorer tar Wingham, collecting three counters. Bateson and Iiabkirk, scored ,two each. Elliott end Crudokshanks scored one each, Brussels' CCunters were netted by Warwick, McDonald and Ring. The locals gained a 5-0 lead in the fleet period, The score was 6.1 at the end of the second, Niagara Falls BridgeCollapsed The famous Niagara Fa'le View Bridge gave way Thursday atter the base had been weakened by the' peanenelling of the rounding, grind- ing ice. et yielded ,o the terrlfflc pressure at 4,1.4 p,m. Thursday atter 'bovine withstood the strain for 30 Hours, Ie cranked slowly as the nnountainoua maps piled up against the abutments and gave way suddenly, the entire structure settling late the Etagere. River Gorge. The .cotiapse vat, so unexpected that a party of engineere, after making an ina,rectlon a few minutes before, did not even burry In levying the bridge. The 39 -year-old bridge, 400 yards below the falls, rhe mecca of honey- mooners, was 7 32,000,000 strrctuerr Thousands of persons lining the Canadian and United States shores watched the span shiver. The U.S. end, which had been thrown three feet ,out of alignment Wednesday, sank aibout six feet, It wan only a matter ot 25 srronds until it 'was all over, with the structure, tumbled into the gorge, resting on 60 feat of ice jamming tbe Niagara River. I2 lay 125 feet below the rim of the gorge which it bad spanned. Whether it will be immediately re- placed remained undetermined, Morris Twp. Council Minutes of Council meeting held In ,the Township Hall on :Monday, Jan. 10th, 1938. The members of the new council having signed the obligation of of - flee the reeve took the chair and the following business was transacted. Byelaw no. 1, for appointment of municipal officers for 1938 wan passed. Clerk—A. MacEwen 3202,50 Assessor—James Peacock $100.00 Weed Inspector—Robt. Michie 40c per bour, School Attendance Offrce'r Nelson Higgins $12,00 M. 0. H.—Peter McNabb Medical Health Officer—Dr. R. L. Stewart $75.00 Auditors—Charles' Johnston $20 00 R. H. McKinnon 320.00 Sheep Valuators— Stewart Proctor 31.50 a trip Gilbert McCallum 31,50 at trip Drain Inspector -- John McGill 39.00 a trip Sanitary Inspscters— V; m. Abraham Leslie Fear rave Vdewers—Eli Casemore, Russel Jermyn, Harold Procter, Joseph Shaw, Walter Forest Robt. Forest, Albert Nesbitt, Thos. Laid- law, Archie Scott, ,lieno Jackson. Simpson McCall, Thos. Miller, jr. Pound Keepers—Jas. Johuston, Alex, Campbell, George Edgar, Inc. Bowman, Lyle Hopper, George Bone Win. Mcl1'urary Wm. Pipe, Jaynes Mettle, Wm, Bernard, Allan Pease, Robert Bird, Bernard Craig, Arthur McCall, Geo, Wilson, Wm. Cocker - line, George McArthur, Graem Campbell. A resolution was passed to pet!. then the Ontario Government to pay our Grant for moneyte expended on roads during 1937. Following accounts were paid Relief for Sheilds \V. E, Willis, bread 5.10 Jno, G. Sareir, milk 2,00 Relief Carl Coakley 10.00 Relief, Arthur Stanley 10.00 Orerar & McDonald acct supplies 17.75 The council will meet at the ball on Monday, February 14th, 1938 A, MacEwen, clerk. Many Ancient Cars Thousands, of Canadian motor- cars 'travelling the highways• are worth only 375, and thousands more would bring only $200 of sold, according to \V, G. Robertson of the Ontario Motor League. He stated, in an interview, that 'Censdian Cara were velum] slightly higher than those of the U. S. A. because the original sale price was, from 330' to 40 per cent higher. Further in. formation given by hir, Robertson showed that 500,000 Canadian autos and treats, are more than eight Years old, 'while 145,000 'have reach— ed the ten-year mark, Obituary Edward Rowland In, the death of E4ward Rowland, McKillop has lost one of her :0051 highly esteemed residents'. Iie was. the son of the late Iet', and Mie, Michael Rowland and wag In his 63rd year, He leaves hie wife,, formerly Mary Reynolds of Sea - forth and four small Milldam. He died of pneumonia, The tunnel] service was bead In the Roman Catholic church, Brassels, and bural was in Brussels R, C, Cemetery, SAMUELlineee AIRD Word was received on Thursday of the sudden death in Edmonton of Samuel Latrd, who opens his earlier years, as a resident of 13ruese0s, He is survive.- by 3 sisters, Mrs. Len Calder, Beaverton, Ont.; Mrs, F. Constable, London, Ont,; Mas. J, B. Melndoo, Detroit, Mich. Three brothers, James, Jack and Harry of Detroit. One brother. Hilton, died In Detroit two weeks ago and wase, burled in Brussels. The deceased was a relative of the Plum family, WILLIAM THAMER The death of Mr. William Thareer, highly respected resident of Mo - Kilian, occurred Tuesday evening of last week, just before retiring He had been in failing health for about five years and his passing came unexpectedly at the bedside of his wife who has been beatact tbe past two Sear, Mr, Thamer was in his 65111 year. He wee born in Ellice Tp. and after his marriage ro Miss. Anna Yundt, he lived in Milverton and When came to Walton where he kept hotel. For the past thirty years Le farmed two mile;' from Welton. Besides his widow he is survived by live daughters and one son. Mrs. James White and Mrs. Reis of Gisderidh. ill's. Bert Debus of Brunner; Pearl, Dilly and Helen at home; also by 11 .grand- children. One sister, Mrs, Henry Yundt, et Stratford, survive::, The funeral took ]glare from his late residence, lot 33 con. 18, tl eleillup;° on Friday, ?an. 28 at 2 gm., Rev, 'Chas. Cumming a Dugs ' -salted Church Walton, Officiated. Inter; ment took place in Brussels ceme- tery. MRS. THOMAS VODDEN, Death came suddenly early Friday morning Jan. 21, to Mrs, Thoanas Vodden, in Grey Twp at the home 07 Bert Lake, a son-in-law, Folloo.ng a severe heart attack' to which de ceased had been subject for many months, Mrs. Vodden, ;whose maiden name we,s Annie Elizabeth Brochest, daughter of the union of Henry Brochest and Martha Jack- son 01 Brant Township was bora Marcy Sth, 1868 in Brant Tenn The years previous to her marriage on the 4th day of April, 1894 to the late Mr. T. Vodden, were lived at Harriston or Chesley, After this event :they resided in Grey Twp, Huron County oontinuously, t,ae r remaining years of life, Mr, Vod- den pre -deceased 5 years ago The family of live remain to mourn the loss. Bent a Ethel, Harold and Lorne of Blyth, Mrs. :Cameron Cachrane (Lelia and Mrs.' Bert Lake (.Mae) of Grey Twp, and ce brother, John Brochest of Winnipeg.' Mrs. Josh Flood a sister died last Sdptember. The subject of 'lie notice was a person of pleasing pbrsenality wbo a ercised the spirit of cheerful christen helpful, near in every environment and formed many sincere friendships, And to those who knew and loved her best, sbe will be most missed, Tribute o1 respect was eho•'wn by the Iarge number of Mafia who attended the funeral services heti Monday, Jan. 24111 in Ethel Uritetl church et 2 o'clock .p.m,, condUeteti by Rev. Mr. Snell pastor of Ethel United church of which church IIIrs, Vodden was a menthol' and Rev. lin-, Williams, Presbyterian iuinister of. Ethel and Crenbi'ook. Interment. Was rade in Mount Pleasant eeme- eery, Ethel, W. H, Love s'an funeral director. Metal tokens of esteem contri- buted: pillow, eons and daughters; nvbeath, Ethel friends and neigh• bora; spray, Dr. and Mrs. ` Colgin Noun; spray, Mr, and Mrs. Geo, McCMI, Brussels; wreath Blyth R. Douglas Radia Announcer Met Uutimely " Death Popular Sportsman Almost In-: stantly Killed At Wingham Glove Factory TO HOLD •INQUEST Reginald 'Reg," Douglas, weft' known radio Fparta commentator' an demployeer 0 1 the GurGlove Works, suffered 10101 dujuriosney when be fell about 60 feet down an open. elevator shaft at the taceory late Friday afternoon, "Beg" as he woe known to everyone in Winglias s. was talking to a fellow employee on the fourth floor or the glove factory when he stepped backwards late tike open elevator shaft, .fie foit the sixty Leet'to rhe base: went, suffering terrible head iia- juries which caused his death half an hour later in the Wingilam hos- plias, The accident occurred abolttt< 3:30 o'olock, The victim Iva% widely knows, this area. He formerly wan pi In sports, having played •bas' and beacon. For some time,' he bad been associated '.k nouncer with the evenills,.pa. of i0KNX, the Winghe nit, station. It was his eustoi0 a sport's talk from this s8l ni€"1, and . tihrough dirt n a emelt widely, known r1,,-ni4h f destrict. Douglas' last thoughts drwane a his fellow woriiers atathe ,settee Regaining coirselousness, 'a fe, minutes before he died, he realer ed: "Tell the boys at the 'steeper Won't be,a le la •got down'towght "r Leaves ;Wife', Survtivinnitarn, liis , Min of 11. months, eoneerly ' 'Beth Hollowell!' and hist:Mame and mo.,her;, resdd_ Ing in Exeter; Devon, England, The father is O'ietired member df• the 110§al Navy, ' Born in, Edinburgh; Scotland, .Mr- Dougias lab .,.attonded I0 iubuagh,. ;, Uniwersaty,, He cams to this Mien-- try in his keen, a5 a clerk re the a'. service of'. a :,i( ano'dian bank re.'_. ivaisilug Tri ,loy of the bane for a nu i,, at#are, ' Seven or 'e%ght yepr .: a ` .flowing 'Its trans- fer to ,'tr/lny'g 1 14r 'he' left thteservice. of the bank ptered theemploy orthe g1 �e -pry here, Coro"'r Dr. Redmond has tin - 011 inquest will be ,Meld - DIS SY, ' Connell and Mc5iibbon. were cal35d4 a ,attend Dougletslf J~he'tovn hall was, the some 01 e. jolty ga snug when the 'lnstitnte held 11 family night on: Friday- evening riday evening ',last. The meeting in the usual F taztnar' After bus:%nese ureetters neva ceu,ded : ;cards liven e enjoyed. tablets orf .euo e*so�re en ,play. while crolcdnole waer deklgecl in by 'Oa` Younger ernes `The s<ut'h-re prize; was Von by Mro5aly Fing, Supp a. was served A, short program- 1vYrQ-:`, presented by Morgaret an, 1 Lillian Gthe&, vocal duct; Jean Seett endea J)osHvl�}ly Armstrong, piano ;duel; tars J 'enter, violin: Geo. Davidson.',' gaiter; fins. 14I, `Love, Mann; 01054cal. selec41011a Dancing, twee .. ludulged le with ljufsio by 41x4. Geo. Emile at alto :Piano and Crete, `Ewes, violin. _ friends cited eccuatntance7, ill e A; X-£. ii 101 or aid, Efeepti aCg�, b; ,S*54,4- 1a.frlira-;ompn° e 0 %J1lliuual eararsr were Fred Cole Michell. Patlbelrers o. Addy, Wn1, Bennett,• Mies', ,Racine Dobson and Mame Goo, Dunbar,. e.'t. m1 a. distance who at- oral: Mme, .7. Lindsay! Did tisk iJ, . Ilium], ,1Citohonere rill's, h, , fiaxk taverna; ;Mia. Burk. holder, •xatl ' a�` Mtn, d ai Wee. Polistrd, Stratford, . , 1 Mrsy ORANGES SWEET 0IIANGES._. TIve dee. for nett2e swot., oranges only 2Sr. A. GI413WAIS , "We Sell Per Lese"