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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1946-7-24, Page 1BRUSSELS ON TAP:itt., COST PUBLISHING :HOLISE Wednesday, July 24th, 1946 _=-- , •.r y • • , * * Three Drumsticks • • • • • • • * * W. F. Beirnes, Grey township, has McCurdy -Fenton one of nature's odd creations, a pullet with three lege fully develop- ed. The pullet, which was hatched on Mareh 26, is normal in every other way and weighs. between three and four pounds. Throughout his farming career Mr, Beirnes claims to have had other freaks appear front time to time but in all other cases the odkli'ties lived only a short period, WEDDING On Grey Tp. Pullet The United Church parsonage, Bluevale, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Saturday, July 20, when Jean, daughter of Mr. Thomas Penton, Allenford, end the late airs. Fenton, was m• pried to Mr. Dalton Mete rdy, Dobbington, by Rev. Arthur H. Titwitt. The bride wore dress of rnbin egg blue sheer, a ehee:Jer-length veil, whit) acces- sories and a cotesge of pink roses and babys breath. She was attfedee Ly her sister, Mrs. Lawrence Craw- ford, A11ee;nrd, dressed 'n :ink sheer with corsage of pink roses and baby's breath. The best man was the bridegroom's brother, from Dob• bington. Following a wedding trip the couple will reside on the bride- groom's farm at Dabbington. DANCE In Jamestown Hall Thursday, August 1st Wilbee's Orchestra DANCE In Brussels Town Hall on Saturday, July 27th Musk by Ken. Wilbee and His Orchestra Dancing from 9.30 to 12 Admission 35c Come and' Enjoy Yourself a REGENT THEATRE Sep fnrt£ - Ont. Now Showing— Thur., Fri., Sat. July 25.26-27 John Garfield Eleanor Parker Pride of the Marines A vivid story of Sgt. Al Schmid, blind Marine Corps hero—showing how he readjusts himself to face the future. Mon., Tue., Wed. July 29.30-31 Dorothy McGuire George Brent Spiral Staircase A forceful melodrama—The story of a psychopathic killer. Next Thur., Fri„ Sat. Aug. 1-2.3 Guest Wife Claudette Colbert Don Ameche A spirited comedy filled with laughs i and excitement. COMING— Do You Love Me "Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you do ye even so to them? Meivisle Church Mlnistet Rev. G. A. Milne, M.A. 10 n. re Sunday School and Bible Class 11 a. re. "Question And Answer." Guest Soloist:— Mrs. E. Br•din Louis D. Thompson, Organist and Cholrmsster. The United Church OF CANADA Minister Rev. Hugh C. Wilson 11 A. M. Morning Worship Mr, Earl Anderson Junior Congregation. Everyone Welcome. No Sunday School or Evening Service Until September 8th. Church of England Rector Rev. J. H. Knee Parish of Brussels. Sixth Sunday After Trinity July 28th, 1946 St. John's Church Brussels - 10 A. M. Sunday School 11 A. M. Morning Prayer The Brethren of the Loyal Orange Order will have their Annual. Church Parade at this service, • 8t. ,David's Church Henfryn- 2.30 P. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon 81. George's Church Walton— 7.80 P. M. Evening Prayer and ,Semen r . . * • • PEOPLL WE KNOW • • • • ■ * . • * Leslie Lowry; Toronto, is a visitor with his mother Mrs, Geo. Lowry, s •,r Jean Matheson. is a visitor at the home of Frank and Mrs. Shaw, 2nd line, Morris. • • • Mr, and Mrs, Garvin Smith, South Porcupine, hay& been visiting relatives. • • • Mr. and Mrs, 0. Whitfield, St. Catharines were recent visitors with relatives in this, vicinity, 5. .- o Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Hemingwag and two daughters, Toronto, s.e holidaying with relatives here. * * * Mrs. W. R. Cameron and daughter Elizabeth of Toronto were week end visitors with Mrs, Jas, Ballantyne. * * * Mrs. Russell, Misses Loretta and Rose Gallagher, Margaret and Clara Itussoll spent the week end in Midler. d. Miss ,Tenn Robinson and Miss Louise Rush. of Toronto were recent visitors with Misses' E. and 1-1 Downing, Mrs. J. A. Thomson and A. K. Zapfe, Toronto, were week end guests of Mrs. Robt, Thomson at Riverside Villa. • • Mt Mr, Lumley and Miss Hillis of St. Thomas were visitors with the la.tt.er's aunt Mrs. Jno, Simmons and Mr. Simmons on Tuesday, * • Mr. and Ml's, Tra Gerry of Fart William and Miss Rata McNeil of Winnipeg visited relatives and friends here last week. • * * Mrs. H. R. Press of Themonton, Alta., who hasn't been home for six- teen years, her daughter Barbara and son Sack, are visitors with her parents' Mr, and Mrs. Thos, Ryan. * • • Mr, and Mrs, Verne Cranks'haw and Mr, and Mrs. Keith Seeman of Metamora, Mioh., were Satm'da3' visitors at the home of Mra, D. R. Cunningham. • * Mrs, E. T. Bell who had been assisting In the care of her mother Mrs. James Spear, has returned 1:0 her home In Toronto, M, 5 w Mr, and Mrs, Ralph McKay and Ann of Cypress River. Man„ Mrs, R. Robertson of Chathaan and Mise Mildred McKay of Leamington were visitor) this week at the home of Mfr, and Mns. Wilbur Turnbull, r Is as Mr. Kenerth R. Spear and Mrs Spear of Simcoe; Mina Helen E. Speirs Toronto; Mrs, J. ee, McCntch- , eon, Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russel of Leamington attended the funeral of the late Mrs, James Spe1c, Miss Isabel Hudson and sisters, Winnie and Margaret (Mrs, Rae- burn) Detroit were week end guests jet the home of their uncle Sandy Yuill, they will alsovislt their ennt tat Luoknaw, • * * Mr, and Mrs, Loris D. Thompson have recently returned from a trill to Camden Hast, Deseronto, Kingston and other points. While in Camden East they were the guests of Rev, I Maurice Oldham and Mrs. Oldham at the factory. Ethel Field Day Draws Large Crowd Ethel Field Day, which was a pr' war annual event, was revived o Monday when over 600 attended the day's activities. Monday's sports program was preceeded by a community ohurch service held in the Presbyterian church shed on Sunday when a large congregation gathered, The guest speaker was Arthur Chambers of Stratford. Rev. Haold Elliott, nr[s stonai'y-elect to the West Indies, also spoke. Glen Bain, Stratford led in the singing. The Gospel Brass Trio of Stratford, Murray Carman, Bent Wilder and Jacic Chambers, was introduced by J. Keith, Spacicntan, The Brodhagen band gave a concert at the park after the service, A parade of floats, decorated cars, tractors, bicycles and children with their animals, led by the Brodhagen Brass Band proceeded from the Township hall to the Athletic Park et. 2.00 o)ciock to open Monday's celebration. Prizes were awarded as follows; Best decorated tractor and conveyance, R. Pearson; Best: decorated car, Elston Spoiran, Mrs. Leslie Lake Clayton Heibeln; Best decorated bicycle Isabel Eckmier, Hugh Love, Gerald Richard,; Best clown Carl McDonald, Relph Pear- son; Pleat, Ethel Women's institute; Bent trained calf or pig to be ridden or driven by children 15 years or under, �Clartemce Machan, Lloyd Macpan, Donald Pestel; Best decor need house in village, B. Vodden and Mrs. W. Ziegler. Mrs, Dingle was awarded a. prize for her decorated baby buggy, Judges, S. Simornns of Toronto and R. W. Kennedy, Brussels, had a difficult time decid tug between the various beantifully deror•ated vehicles. 1 T. L. Prest Retires After I Mr. T. L. Prest, who has been in • the service of the Canadian Bank of What Is The Church. —(5) white the Librarian is un vacation. Spa!'o'lh Lions Club 1211r ntire e• Commerce for nearly forty -One years, The distinctive activity of the) summer carnival here last Wrrapsase n has retired because of ill health. He Church is the directing of heart and L.O.I., Church Service day night. The carnival is . tesla' has been manager of the Brusselsght affair this year and wa: ce:^-- mind and will towards Godman The annual L.O.L.L.0.1.. church occulta rbulr•d on Friday night, branch sauce 1939, Mr, and Mrs. activity known as worship. It is ;Will be held at St. Johns Anglican Wednesday thinigs year r andop- 01 Preset will leave )live near the latter always recognised that amid the; Church, Brussels on Sunday morning ad with a parade led by r the H� Part of August to live near Goderlch busy activities of the normal congre- July 28th at 11 a.m. Members of forth Highlanders Band under E. KL where they have purchased a refil- 1 $etion its worship is the central and other lodges are cordially invited to Close. The parade started at fits rearc- deuce and small acreage, all-important thing it does. Churches attend, town hall and wound up at Lieinals Mr, Prest 'began his banking differ in the forms of worship which Park where the night's carnivatT career at the 'Toronto Branch on they urge, and some forme may bel • • * * • • • * . program was carried out. Nov, 21741h, 190'5 and worked suecest bettor than others, but 'better" must The 'where band and the Lug lively at Goderlch, Montreal, West mean more effective for the Purpose ®}� t Toronto and Goderich before going in view in bringing the 'worshipper al he S entertainment during he nude to North` Battleford, Ssek„ as into the presence of God, What is accountant, ' in Feb, `1919. He re- better for one may be worse for maned in Saskatchewhln for twenty another. There is no one way of years where he was manager of approach to God. But one way or branches at Fisk, Eden and,* Lloyd- another, worship must stand at the minster prior to coming to Brusesis centre of the Church's life. in 1939. The Churches have often claimed The many friends and business freedom to govern their affairs, to Forty -One Years' Service CORNER STONES Notice— Sea€girth Liens . Rev. George A. Milne, M A, s The Public Library will be closed Carnival Well Attended for the first two weeks in August Aboral 6,000 peOple attendees '. The first event in the sports pro, gram at the park was the races. Prize winners were; Boys, 5 and under. Barrie Mechan, Jim Shaw; 5 to 9, Geo. C'omnyhera, Ross Patter- son; 9 and 10. Glen Pry, Ron Young; 11 to 13. Lloyd 1lfaclrer, ,las. Ander- son; 13 and over, Bill Bremner, Alien Nicitnh Girls. 5 and over, Joan Meehan, Sheila Black; 9 and 10. Joan Meehan, Elms McNeilly; 11 to 19, Shirley Macban, Mary Smith. Smile Mer. Ken Thompson, Single Ladies, Muriel Anderson; Married Men, Lawrence Machan; Married Women. Mrs, T,. Gibson, Xining slipper, Marguerite Gibson, Main events on the afternoon pro- gram were a baseball game between men of Gray and Morris and a ladies softball, Walton ve. Brussels. Result, were Grey 12, Morris 7; Walton 4, Brussels 23. in the early evening a football game was played between Ethel and Brussels with the home team winning with the scorn 1.0. After the football game a concert MSS presented by the Edith-Hill- Adems concert Party followed by outdoor dancing to the music of the Mitchell Teen-Agers 9 -piece or- chestra. Many former residents returned to visit relatives and friends and to attend the Sunday service and Field Day. Included in these were Mrs. Nellie Campbell, Victoria, B.C.; Mr, and Mrs. Wnt, Savage, Vancouver; Mrs, Wesley Joynt, Lucknow; ' Mr. and Mrs. E. Eckert and Mr, and Mrs. Chas. Congram, Holyrood; Mr, and Mrs. John Siemmon, Atwood; Mr, end Mrs. Berle Mathews, ,Toronto; Lorne Jardine, Tweed; W, J, Sharpe, Moulders; Mrs. Many Campbell, Lis• owes; Mr, and Mrs, D. Senders, At. wood; Mr. and Mrs, 7,, Sinclair and family, TTomilton; Mr, and Mrs. Alt King, Brantford; Mr, and Mrs. P, N. Currie. Listowel, Ration Coupon Due Dates Coupons now valid are sugar -pre- serves Sl to 82$, butter Rio to 12,16, meat M40 to M47. Ration book six will be distributed between September 9 and the lath. I uary no" pipe band provided the mtzs J ♦ * *J m* I 1 * • g the James Spetr Dr. H. A. McMaster, Past prexd'- dent ofo the Lions Club and cioa2'n• On Tuesday morning the spirit of man of the program oommi'flriw the late Mary McCrae beloved wife introduced F, Savange, nreside- of the late James ,Speir took its of the ehib, who spoke on Lies flight, Mrs. Speir had suffered a work. long .and painful illness, which she Prize winners 1n the various eon - bore witb courage and patience. tests were; quiz contest, Mrs. W - Born on the McCrae homestead, 0th Robinson, Seaforth; radio drag. Mrs. A. Stewart, R,R, 1, Walton; mcycle, J. F. Henley, St. Tboacase. automobile tires, E. Downey, "Tor' Aston; club hag. R. Walters, Mitc2s,.A,;s;, ell; bridge set, W. 0llaphant, 4rA'as Jaceburg; chair, A. McNeill, Lonetonesee lamp, A. Bughiii R R. I, Munm, i The evening wound up eeiTh Se' dance attended by d'r 1,000 peopiez The fireworks d ° lasted more than half an hour. acquaintances at the Prest family regret to learn of their removal from Brussels. Local Poultry Raiser Named Director Mrs. Louise Porter of Brussels was named a director of the Ontario R.O.P. Poultry Breeders' Association at its annual meeting in Guelph on Wednesday^ of last week. Other direebees,h,amed'+re J. Scott, Sea - Earth and Dr, E. sftoe, Atwood; M. Fischer, Freeman; R. J. Adams. Paris and T. H, Fischer, Ayton, Leo Bevan, Thornhill was made presi• dent and L, `lIenrieh, Waterloo, secretary -treasurer. About 50 R. 0, P. breeders were 'present from all sections of the province. Melville Church . For the subject of his address at the morning service the minister otiose Rai'aam's prayer, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my end be like his." The subject served 10 show that if a man really wishes to know the right thing to do, he can know what that thing is. Miss Mary Helen Eckmier render- ed the sok), "The Lord's Prayer." by Malate. i ani ' Caneert A. band concert was given in Victoria Park here on Thursday evening by the local band to a large appreciative audience. The band Shows splendid' results front fin - leadership and many hours of prac- tice and the community hope they will have the opportunity of enjoying many anch concerts, Chopin's Real Love 'Story Ten letters, just discovered in Warsaw, reveal that not George Sand, the writer, but a Polish Countess, a musician, had the great- est influence on the life and art of the celebrated composer. Read CHOPIN'S REAL LOVE STORY, by Ethel Vance, in The American Weekly with this Sunday's ,(July 28) issue of The Detroit Sunday Times, Notice The Memorial Service of the Elms Centre Cemetery will be held In the cemetery on Sunday, July 23th .at 8 p.m, Rev. James Terry, a former Atwood boy will be the special speak- er Listowel Legion Boys' Band in attendance, NOTICE The law office of R. S. Hethering- ton, K,C,, will be closed from July 22 to August Ind, except on Thee - days and .Saturdays of each week when Mr. Hetherington will be In attendance from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. St, John's Church On Sunday morning last the Rector preached on the subject. How Pall -1 ere and Defeat may be changed to I Victory as illustrated by Israel's tie -'t feat at the hands of their old enemies I tate Plrilia•tinos as recorded in 1 Samuel 4;17. They loot this battle because they had already lost God. Twenty years after at Mizpeh they defeated tltes:e same old enemies and" won a great victory of deliverance i becattse they hail again found God. The speaker then pointed out how the sante principle appltee to us, To forsake God Isr to seek disaster, Daiiy victory and peace and con- tentment can only he found in and through Rim. proclaim their •message, to order their life and worship, and in cone Morris on Nov. 6, 1864 the varying degrees this has been grant- daughter of the late John and Eliza. ed them by the civil authorities. beth McCrae, Mrs, Spear resided in Until recent years the tendency has this vicinity all herr 11fe, in 1885 been to give the Churebes greater she was united in marriage to the freedom on the ground' that religion late James Spelt, anti for two years I was a private affair and of little they resided on the 4th con. of political importance. The dictator- Morris, when they bought the McCrae homestead' now owned by ,Tohn G. :Smear. For twenty-four years she has been a resident of the village, where her home was always open to friends and neigh- bours. She was a life-long member of Melville Presbyterian Church. The funeral service wan cnnclucted hy ber minister Rev. 0 A. 111ape an Thursday. who paid tribute$ • to a life well spent and her pioneer spirit and courage in the face of great suffering. Mrs. Spear is survived 113' two daughters, Mrs. W. Garfield Dunbar (('apple) mid Mrs. E. T. Bell (Cora): two sons, J. Hamid and John G. Spear; nine prandrhildren and one sitter Mrs. G. Rnhh of St. Cstho•ines: one daughter Elizabeth and one grandson F,O. John G. Spear ships destroyed that freedom In Europe, and we have learned that the claim for the freedom of the Church is not enough, however important it may he. The Church has also in tint,es past claimed to dominate all civilization, politics, eronomtcs, social life and thought; and has actually exercised that domination. But power has its temptations even in Christian hands. Jeans Christ refected once and far all the kingdom of the world and the glory of them, and they are not likely to be offered to Him again. The medieval attempt to rule the world in the name of Christ failed lament - :01v end Ignominiously. Vet Christ - lenity is no mere private affair or Chnrrh affair. but claims to he the both about God and man and the nredeceaned her. Thp many heart!. world. Gert) in the King nY Icings. ful floral offerings expressed the superior therefore to all human �1nrp and r"sThe of llbe these who knew policies; the Lord of riglnteonsress, her hest. The pallbearers were who hates all ingnit'y, both private Wm. 70111 -ger Billie Snell.. Alae, and public; the Father of all man- 4lexpnder. Wm. Spew. Kenneth kin -Il, who knows no diet -Motion of Sneh• and Wm. Little, rare or nation nr class. The power the Church wields can only be that of Holy Lave and of saerificiei tlevotirn to the truth. Me.rander Ta ()pen "iii:tory Match" Previously invited and expected to attend, Viscount- Alexander of Trois. Gevernne-General of Canada will Preside art the opening of the International Telowlines Match—"T!he Victory Match"—at Port Albert Airfield, Huron County, srlreduled for October 15-16.17-19, Announcement was made yester- day hy J. A. Carroll, secretary - treasurer, Ontario Plowmen's As- sociation, who stated that good pro- gress la being made in preparations for the huge event, It will be the first International Match since 1941. Brother Designates iwtti--' 1onary Sister MILVERTON, Jely 17—A special service took place in Burns- Presby- terian Church :Sunday when Miss Elsie Davidson was designated a missionary to the British Guiana field. A brother of the missionary, Rev, Douglas (Davidson, Mitchell. Performed the act of designation. The service, under the charge at Stratford Presbytery, was conducted by Rev. A. G. peott, Monkton, and Rev, W. Scott Donnan, St. Marys, ra ;FondsChTk HO k r To fall in line with other municipalities in the virnce, the business people ask that tatigust 5th e brussels Civic Holiday pro. And I hereby proclaim the same a Public Holiday and ask that all persons observe it as such. R. B. Cousins, Reeve. 'Anal row 'TRIDgeneen Our grateful appreciation and sincere thanks is here expressed for assistance given and fir the many acts of kindness and helpfulness at the time of, and since, our recent Ines by fire, The Gregg Brothers Change Beer Regulations. Toronto, July 20—The Lignir Au- thority Control Board of Ontario today announced new regulations governing sale of beer in hotels and club beverage rooms. among thetas one renuiring each authority holeer to remain open for at least one hour earb Tuesday and Thursday night. Otte" regttdatinns limit to o -"- bottle or orae glans of hoer the' amount which may he sold to a metro.^r at one time, They also regntre that the beer be ordered pee. fore it if, served. A hoard spokes- man spirt that thts is designe' end "peddling' of beer in beve"ag renins by waiters whe esters t'.'• tray. £ram tab'" to table, serving:,:, Them without nrinr order. Thr new regulations are ntfe,'tt To•asdny. .Tuly 27. They r„dor„ ..- lienal a bnvr r .'rc rnoni mry open by one lrnnr a day, Nev. bn-u- • are 11.10 a.m. to 2.00 pm.. in 6-30 n. m.: 3:00 to 10.09 n. m. Rete,c..® Of PCisen Ivy Metl eirslis Of 'Treatment in ou,osinr the locale fur a holiday. ramp or Merle nr p temporary resting niece in a day's outing. "hp Precaution should he taken to mseko sure that no poison ivy is aron:.0 L CAIS Or THANKS I This unnleasert weed can arrow 001' where. but is rarely mer with in My sincere thanks is given to all cultivated ground, T. may i:5 who so flowerkindlys.- cards remembered me found in dense patches abort a foot with flowersecenrds and delicacies high, m as a small clump. or as tt Mtn].g my recent stay in the hos- climbing plant twining around trees Mtn]. They were all mttrh enjoyed or crawling along fences. The !navels and appreciated, are In groups of three, classy green,Mrs. A. M. Grewar and in the fall assume autemuali ATWOOD BANKERS BECOME colours. Tn June the flowers apnerir FIREMEN, HALT BUS BLAZE They are small, greenish, rine hidden. by the leaves. In winter they taker ATWOOD. July 18 — Members rat the form of hard, roved, whit -see the local Bank at Commerce atalt berries. TTowever, no matter whatturned firemen Wednesday after- time of the year, the plant Is Pelee noon when a gator coach bound for neons In every part — leaves, sterdt Wingham, standing at the bus atop. and roots which ars permeated by av surltlenly caught fire. Dashing oil. On breakage of env part of from their cages and desks. tellers the plant.is the MI is released and and accountant grabbed fnamite ex- ' contact made. tingutshers and in a few minutes had The initial stage of poisoning 1ni w the blaze extingedahed• mild itching sensation, followed The bus was towed to a nearby the development of blisters whilst mused Poison-garage, where defective wiring whirls painful ening sores. Poison - caused t nr, fir,. wan reresi•ed. The lug may else result through anything damage to the bus wa.s negligible. that bras touched the ivy — clnthisse-, Pa.esergers rehoarded the vehicle a kit, shoe laces, tools, nitric baskets. few minutes later and continued their or even a dog or eart. Many trent- journey. manta have been proposed and used. —•— but when possible the immediate scruhhing of the eontacted part wi'.'+. Long Wait strong lartndry soap will effect ;c pntnP)us stranger stalked into cure. if the soap has been us the office and demanded to sae the before the oll has penetrated Ns* vtnTheitag'er', siert. A common treatment is dant'' "im sorry, but tin's not here. ing the afteeted parts with a Mee, replied the clerk. 'Is there anything , per cent- solution of pntasainm r-• ' I ern da?” : mattgarate er tincture of injure "No," snapped the visitor. "i Once blister(' have been *mined. 0yf never deal with underlings. "I'11 rubbing should he avoided. wait until the meager retutrra." re the attack Is severe. r doom - "Very well,' take a seat" sei' should be consulted. Carp should be the clerk, and went 010 with his taken to loca.iiae infection by pent - ‘ iodine around the edges of gorse. - About as bout 1R4Ir the man or of using compresses soaked in a impatient. two per cent solution of ahtminnsn4 "How much longer do you think acetate, or by any other eooliber the manager will be?" he de- substance dilte sodas or boracie natr1 mended. ; powder. 1+70 appllatton should he "Oh, about a fortnight," was the made when sores are oozing, because "110 si, l, tato reply, started his hole. they seal over and aggravate mu days yesterday!" dltions.