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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1946-7-31, Page 1POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Howkk Lk•kns Club Fourth Annus; R LIC To be held on Main Street Wroxeter Thurs., Aug. 8th Good Street Entertainment GAME'S BINGO BOOTHS Returning by Popular Request The Happy Cousins Concert Co. will present a variety show in the Hall, stalling at 8.30 p. m. TWO DANCES Wilbee's Orchestra for Modern Street Jitney, CKNX Ranch Boys for Old Time Dance in Hall. The Draw for $332.00 in Prizes to be at Midnight. Sanctioned by Municipal Authority Every Cent of Proceeds for Child Welfare Worit. East Huron Agricultural Society DANCE In Brussels Town Hall on FRIDAY, AUGLST 2nd Music by Ken. Wilbee and His Orchestra Dancing from 10 to 1.30 Lunch Booth Admssion 50c Come and Enjoy Yourself Sudden Death Semi -Finals FOOTBALL -AT- Egmondville Park, Seaforth -ON- THURSDAY, AUGUST 1st Brussels Vs. St. Columban Game Called for 7.30 Sharp Admission 25c and 10c When Brussels met St. Columban in the last two games score was tied 2-2. With your support the boys are confident they can win. Be sure that you are there to cheer the boys to Victory. "Ask and ye shall receive that your Joy may be full." Melville Church Minister Rev. G. A. Milne, M.A. Sunday School discontinued during August. 11 a. m. "Why Do You Swear?" Louis D. Thompaoa, Organist and Choirmaster, The United Church OF CANADA Minleter 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. Baer Pariah of Brusseie Seventh Sunday After Trinity August 4th, 1946 St. John's Church Brussels - 10 A. M. Sunday School and Bible Class 11 A. M. Holy Communion and Sermon St.:David's Churoh Henfryh- 2.80 P, M. Holy Communion and Serrnon Bt. Glso0ge'e Church 1Naitbn= 7.80 P. M. Holy Comtnuntbn and Serrimn Veterans Attention Mr, W. W. Armstrong of the Department of Veterans will be at Town Hall, Brussels, from 4 to 6 p, m„ on Thursday, August 1st to interview veteransin regard to their , rehabilitation problems. Bring your discharge certificate and war service grattuity statement with you, PEOPLE W E KNOW • Sympathy is ext en Mr. an Mrs, H Robb in the death of thea infant c1aughter. Mrs, Louise Portes' and daughters are holidaying at their cottage at Point Clark. Wednesday, July 31st, 1946 BRUSSELS, ON T AEM Sudden Death Football Game in u keenly contested footbttl gains a4. Rt. Columban last Friday night the final score was 2.2. The previous game between Brussels and St, Columban also resulted in a tie Now these teams have to meet again on a neutral field and the sudden death game is scheduled to be played at the Egmondville park Thursday of this week,•August lst, the game to I he called at 7.30 sharp. The d winning team will meet Walton who 1, defeated Seaforth. at Walton, on Monday night, Judging by the last game played it appears that our Bruseslis team has a good chance to defeat St. Columban if they have the whole -hearted support of the home town fans, Don't let the boys I down! Be at the game this Thurs- day night in Seaforth and let the boys know you ams supporting them to win. * * M Mrs, G. Evans was in London and Port Burwell over the week end visiting friends. * Dr. W. D. S. Jamieson, Mrs. ,Tamieso-o and Duncan spent a week at Bruce Beach. * * * Mrs, Lillian Clark and Gloria were visitors with the former's mother Mrs. C, Sellers last week, Mrs. N. Thompson and son Frank returned home Sunday after holiday- ing with relatives in Seaforth, * * * Mrs. A. Wallace and son Mervin. Fordwich, were week end guests with Mr. and Bios. R. W. IKennedy. The many friends of Mrs, F. M. Samir regret her serious illness in St. Joseph's hospital, London, where she was taken on Sunday. 5 5 n Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Hastings, IlespeIer, were week end visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mr's, J. W. Fischer and other relatives, * * Miss Evelyn Canniuehant, who has been at her home here for the past month returned to ber position on the Public Health Staff, Brantford 01' Wednesday, a * Miss Nellie ,Jardine, Hornby; Miss Diane McGinnis, Maple and Mrs J. T. Flarvey, Toronto, are holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. W. .S. Scott, William St, 0 * * Mrs. Fred George and Mrs, Will Montgomery of Bay City, Mich„ and Miss Hazel Rothwell and Miss A Lennox of Detroit were visitor's this week with Mr, and Mrs, D. C. Roe,. 5 * CORRECTION Mrs. Press of Edmonton who is a visitor in Brussels le a daughter 0t Mr, and Mrs. Jos. Ryan, not of Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Ryan, as stated in lust week's issue, Ration Coupon Due Pates Cottons good aa of August 1 are: sugnrpreserves 51 to .S!23; butter R10 to 11,16 and meat coupons M40 to M48. A new rntion hook will be distributed daring the week of Septnrber 9, Home Again A colored parson, calling upon one of his fiodk, found the object of his visit out In the back yard working among his hen coops. He noticed with surprise that there were no chickens. "Wily, Brudder Brown," he ant- ed!, 'what'r all yon' chickens " "Huh," grunted Brother Brown, without looking up, "some fool niggah let' de do' open an' dey all went home." `f" DANCE In Jamestown Hall Thursday, August 1st Wilhee's Orchestra rl"? ' F Now Showing - Thur. Fri. Sat, Aug, 1.2.8 Next Thur„ Fri., Sat. Aug. 1-2.3 (Iciest Wife Claudette Colbert bon Ameche A spirited comedy filled with laughs and excitement. Mon, Tues, Wed, Aug. 5.6.7 Wonder Man ' Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo A leoltpot of entertainment in the usual barmy Kaye comedy style. Matinee Mon,, Aug, 8 at 2,30 p. m, I Next Thur. PH, at. Aug. 8.9.10 Robert Alda Joan Leslie Cinderella ,Innes. COMING - Lost Weeks"Y. fid Majestic Women's Institute CORNER STONES , e * * *fi�'tt E D 9-.t p a G '11e July meeting of the Majestic Rev. George A. Milne, M.A. Women's Institute was held in, What Is The Church? -.6 picnic forts at the Home oY \lr's Art Sinclair on Thursday P.m., July Yl.til wi.tb a fair attendance. The meeting was opened by the president Mrs. Wm, Miller in th usual manner. The sec, -tineas being absent the position was abl filled by the let vice ps'es., Mrs. Ear Cudmore.• The roll call was an swered by "My Favourite Pastime. Mrs. 5, Wheeler gave a brief repor of the District Annual Meeting he a * * * * * * Prest-Turnb.al In this concluding article let us I The Proshyt,:rfan ('hurrh 01 Env., turn our own familiar congregation was the scene of a double -ring and denomination, to the actual ceremony when Jean, y enees' ld e Church we know and we will very likely feel that it is the human side Y which is most conspicuous. Organ - I ised rtarget has often been the • g t f s n the unfriendly critic. " Organization there is in abundance, t organised and even conventionalised wnrsh'p, organised groups of young ac uoorie in June. .A letter received 1 1 by the see, frgin the Cancer Fund acknowledgeing the receipt of $137.00 from •tlhe Institute an' I thanking them for their generous donation was read. At the close of the business part the the pleating Misses Margaret Spear and Donna Cudmore reeve senting the a;lrls sewing club and wearing the dresses they hes made at the sewing souse thanked their local leaders, Mrs. Amt 'Sinclair and Mrs, C, Davis for their services to them in conducting the class and • Obituary Miss Clara Hunter After a. brief last illness Mis Clara Hunter passed away at Eas General Hospital, Toronto, on Thurs daymorningtv July 1S 11, Service was held at Trull Funeral Parlors on Friday evening at 8:30 with further service in Bruslsela United Church on Saturday at 2 p. nl., followed by inter - in en t nter.•hent at Brussels Cemetery. Al- though for the past four years de• ceased was handicapped front Artie rills she was of such a happy awl hopeful (lino:anion her many friends enjoyed fellowship in her home where all were welcome and especial- ly those from the hone town, The end calve suddenly, but she was ready for the call "Colne Up Higher." Old friends attended from Brussels, Blyth, Clinton and Newark, N. J. The floral tributes were beautiftuI, The only surviving member of the family Miss Mina Hunter and nieces and nephews from Kincardine, Landes, boyo, Toronto and Hamilton were all In attendance. • Monkton Takes Opener In Softball Playoffs MONIKTO•N, July 30 - Monkton drew first blood in the opening game of the group 1 playoffs in the W.O.A.A. softball league at Moncrief last night defeating the home club 14-6. The teams meet again at Monkton on Thursday night, Win - nem of this series meet the wit, ners of the Linwood -Moorefield series in group 2. A group "B" win- ner Whist be declared by Aug. 10. The series is decided in the bes%. three in five. Moncrlef: K •Schsnidt, p; Mur - hay Ward, e; Bob -Smith, 1b; Chat. lie Lake, 2b; H. McNaught, 3b; Joe Smtth, 1.0,; Lawton Maehon, c.f.; J. Cox. r.f,; 'Rill Strawehuele s,s. Monkton, George Metz, p; Carl Maedel, c.; Meehan, ,.b,; Don Worth, 2b.; Laverne YCundt, 3h.; Bob Gaul, es,; Thomas Anderson, let; Bob G1eor, c.c.; Eldon Tundt, i.0. 7'SC*.r.1) ) it Miss Edith Beckley, Paris and brother Ted or Buffalo also Miss Julia Long, of Paris called on Mrs. Mrs, Jas, Michie this week. Ted Cole of Gitchener and Clay- Cox layCox of Royce Ave., Toronto, are guests at the home of Jas, and Mrs, Michie, 1.th line Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Beattie and daughter Iiheren of Winghsm are holidaying at the hope of Geo, and Mrs. Michie. Mrs. Alvin Soudar of Humberstone end three bays are holidaying at the home of Oran Russell, 5t11 line Morris. NOTICE - The Women's Legion Auxiliary meeting will be held next Tuesday tight at 9 o'clock. CARD OF THANt(S Kindly accept our sincere thanks for the many acts 0f kindness and sympathy extended In this our time , of sorrow in parting with n 10ve• one. Sister Mina Hunter, Nieces and Nephews, DIED GRAY -In Grey Township on Wed- ne•edny, July 81st, 1040, Mary Ethel Gray, beloved wife of the late Frank Ss11111 in her 04th year, The funeral! will be held from the 'home of her son-in•law, ,Tables Riley, lot 1, concession 18, Grey To`vnshlp on '[ ittley, August 2, 1945. Servide et 2 Pen. Inter- ment 10 irneaela cemetery. and older, congregational and denom- bistional machinery which normally goes smoothly enough hut some- times creaks dreadfully. Financial appeals and special efforts are ennlmonplac•r, 1t is difficult to think of the Church apart from such things, but, if there were no more • then these things, no Church could live for a single day. The old theologians used to say that the eespntial thing in the Church eves that there the Word of God was preached anti the Sacraments ad - t ministered; and round these two entea each with a lovely vase. The ladies each made a very suitable reply. The rest of the afternoon was spent in contests and gashes, Mrs. Ferri Cudmor g the "Article Contest,'; Mrs, T. Davidson "Calling Hubby in the Morning," contest and Mrs, 0, Long winning the car race. A very tasty lunch was served by the hostP.ss Mrs Sinclair nselsted by a few of her friends paler which the president on behalf of the Tnetitute thanked Mrs. Sinclair for her lovely lunch and hospitality and the day being the nrea.sion of deer birthday wished her many henry returns of the day by presenting her with a lovely hongnet. of flownzs in an attractive vase. All joined In singing 'Happy lairthday lu Yon," Mrs, SI -eclair in a few well chosen words thanked the ladles for their kindness, The meeting closed with the singing of the Natfonel Anthem` The august meeting is to be a "Grandmother's Meeting" and is to be held at the home of Mrs. Jas, trnl ttre n? on August Rib. Each member ie regltested 1., < apply one rumi,er for the ,.rngagm for ant. r is r!re the grebd'net, nig, Notice All tb,ose who wish to pay their Beauchamp Assessment in cash please give notice by August 10th. J. H. Fear, Clerk J. 32 Fear, Clerk Grey Township things is gathered the life of ever. actual eons-meat/on. DI every con -ding music and Miss Doris Cun- gregation there are those who hring ningham, London, sang 'The Lord's forth the fruits of "love, joy, peace, Prayer." The reception was held long suffering, kindness, goodness, at the home of the bride's parents faithfulness, meekness, temperance" Tt Is free that virtue le not found only in the Church, and wickedness not only outside of it. Yet the Church stands for righteousness in a quite pre-eminent way, and its enneelpere is tender here, showing that it acknowledges responsibility. These ere not small things, though they do not always strike the,• eye of the eupelflcial observer, They rieserve our seknowl erlaement, respect, and love. As we take our place among our fellow worshippers on Sunday in the House of Prayer. we should do so with reverence, for we are with the Household of God. the Fellowship of Faith, the Dis- eiples- of Christ, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Thomas Turnbull, was united in marriage to James Edmund Prest, son of -*,tr. and Mrs, T. L. Prest, Brussels, Rev. Mr. Williams of Tillsonburg, offlciat- ed. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white -satin gown with overdress of net. Her veil in finger-tip length, was held in place by a bandeau of flowers. She carried a cascade of white flowers, Mrs. Arthur Lamont, of Winnipeg, sister of the bride, an ntairo" of honor, was in pale green taffeta with overdress of net and matehing headdress, Miss Isabel Turnbull. Hamilton, sister of the bride, wore pale pink taffeta with overdress of net. They carried sweet peau. Flt, -Sgt, T. A, Prest, R.C.A.F., Clin- ton, brother of the bridegroom, was hest man end the neher was Mr Steward Boyd, of Clifford. Mrs. Rev Cur ningham played the wed - This column will not appear during the month nP August. Melville Church The minister's sermon on Sunday morning dealt with Jacob's hitter outburst, "Ail these thinge are against me' 'a.s ronstrasted with St. Paul's heroic faith exemplified in his words, "7f God he for us, who can he against us?" Mrs. E. Bredin was guest soloist, and she rendered, "Bless This House," by Brahe. Brussels C5kfic &klay To fall in line with other municipalities in the vince, the business people ask that yi August 5th Be 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. DANCING Ai the' ngham Arena %'eaturing:- CKJtVX Ranch Boys Old Time and Modern Dancing from 9 to 12. Admission 25c. after which Mr. and Mrs. Prest left on a motor trip to Muskoka The bride donned a cream linen dress with red accessories and white coat. On their return they will reside in Brussels. Eckmier - Due Frmn the Mn• -ter•••.. nark Progress California, Catherine Mar'an Due. daughter of Mrs. Marie Th)e, 226 H2anptnr. Ave.. became the bride of 'William Dewart •l;rkmier, 119 Kest Avondale 0001111e. sen 0f Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Ecknlier, of Brussels, Ont., Canada, In an after seen ceremony performed in the bride's home. July 3, at 4.00 o'clock. by RPV. Ronald R. Meredith. Mrs, F.rkmier was given en ma riege by an uncle, Herman Due at a table decorated as an altar hearing a bronze cross and hronz candles, era flanked with larg basket of roses, asters, and hi b1Frl1F. .Sixteen intimate friend and relatives attended. The estate for the ceremony was a recm•ding of two numbers sung by the .grnnm's sister of Mint. Michigan. A recording of the wedding ser ice WP.5 made for the groom's parents. who were unable o attend. The bride was gowned in pink 11e01' with silver accessories. She sales a small white Bihie, frau) d with white roses and bouverdie. Matron nr honor was Mrs. Rom. old R. Meredith, wife of the nffi- etating clergyman. She wore a green sheer ensemble and a corsage of lavender gladiola, The groom was attended by Ralph Hunte. as beet man. After the ceremony. the bridal party dined at Hugestown Meadows, Telegraph Road, In Whittier, 115'. and Mrs. Eckmier left im- mediately for a honeymoon trip in Eastern Canada and New Torte They will he at hone at 226 Hamp- ton 575•11 0, after August 17. Mrs. Eeltmior is a graduate of Alhambra Hdgh School. and a member of the Eastern Star and V7blte Shrine. Mr. Eclanier Is a graduate of Princeton Westminster College, The best wishes of many friends are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Eck• mier. ' Five Transport Trucks And Cargoes Destroyed As Gar age Is Clr'tett CLINTON, July 3•! -- ', ,ng fire which gutte.l 1'1•,, 1T','uver !Transport Company's ga r hers last nigh! tie -:nee 'five large trucks with their loads of merchandise and left a heap of ruins today with an estimated $100,000 damage. Workmen discovered a short cir- cuit in one of the trucks. They tried to move it out of the building, a cement block etrutture just com- Dieted last November, but soddenly the entire vehicle burst into flames Mid within a mattrt• of minutes every truck in the building was blazing. I Two vehicles were saved but vol- unteers were unable to get near the remaining vehicles which were destroyed with their loads of rtes chandi.e. The vehicles were shed- uWerl to go mit ortn the rnu'i shout m•drir;ht. The fire started at 9.45 p.1n. and was bronrr.ht under control after firemen from Clinton and the R,C A.F. talar school had ponrrod water into 'he flaming mass until 3;0D a.m. today. ""-' Only charred walls of the build- iag and twisted wreckage of the '150100 is left today, FN.e Lines Of Hose For flys hours the memhars of the •hyo Bre brigades poured 60 gallons of water a minute into the inferno clad at one time the dames leaping hundreds of feet into the air ns gas lifer? tanks exploded threat - P11 00 hreatP1100 other buildings abeet 100 feet away. The R.C.4,F, pumper trnek and other trl,itnlent was plar 50 under er-: mod It T. J. Cres. (!N, ltrs Fire Chief. Five lint.s of hose were e laird to fight the flames Mr: water was of little avail as the gasoline and oil burst rapidly Mtn flanges and sena geysers of fire shooting into the air. James McLare,, Clinton superin- tendmit of the -mnany, said two workmen discovered a short circuit - in one of the uncles shortly before 10:60 o'clock, The trnnbl.r we0 It tail light wiring. They attempted to fix it and then noticed a small fire. Before they rmtld move the truck nut of the building the dames evi- dently spread to the trnck'e g_a.so- lire tank end "the vehicle burst into 11 1111100 of flame. O''nr•e Ledge Parade To St. John's Church The firefly,- of the Creme( Orde ff'ar,h•d Divine Service in Se. John Church on Sunday morning. The Rector snake nil fled's 001170,. sees of 171s people by the hand me Gideon, He stressed particularly `hr sifting process by which all the fearful the ' halflleartecd and the wile/loving were sifted nut. Gideon wanted more men. (1nr1 wanted less men. Tt was God's battle, Every hauls in which our Side stands up for teeth and ,dehtousness and liberty and nohil ify ns unposed to nppressinn and wrong becomes God's battle. The indolent and the self-seeking ATP not wanted In His army. "Note the sneaker said" the simple method of sorting out only three hundred who lapped from the ora hand while they grasped the sword - with the other allowing thereby tb8 they put duty first and self secoai where chosen for this critical tank - The others who carelessly 1e down their weapons and bent down to drink throwing themselves off. guard (list -nullified themselves tot memharchin in ,Tehnvah's Army." "Better" he veld a ns11rob erehip of ten truly ennverted men and woman thee ten thousand weep-l,Plievere • and this still holds tiiie in the elinnell of find." Many a Gideon today might loons heart and melee e retreat: se he sees his Munch Bows empties sad that Pleas ire reeorte and hiuhwaye filleu. were it not fa.r the faith of n C++!scout which still helieves, "Net by might nor by newer hut by my spirit salth 'tithe trill of Hosts." 1 Waltcn Beats Seaferth i to Soccer Senri-Finals Wniton seers r, ".9 victory over Senfnrtb in the test rattle of the snore)* group septi -finals at 'Mil -on 10000:17 night. Seefnrth: goal, G. Kruse; full - berate, ,T, McIver, T. Sills: half. barns, R. Dole, J. 770115nd, 11, Nieh• nt 0n; fnl'wards, FI. Mriver, B. Wet s„n, FT. hnelmis011, P. Cleary: J. ' O'Conner; alternates, 111. Dole. L. Dale, 'w'nitor; goal. 1n, Coutts; Tull• barite, S. Humphreys, R. Dalmaget haifheelis, J. Tlrvans, S McCall. W: 11e1d; fo1•werds, N. Aierex, (4, i Love, T,, 17olma.ge, H. Travis, 11. Bennett; alternates, H. Coutts, 13. Marshall. 30100081 .. !tamp Listowel, NOTICE The law shies of. R. S. fethering- ton 7t.0 will be slows frem /111/ 3' 22 to August 2nd, extent on True " days and Saturdays of bath weals 1 when Mr. I•Tethertngton will he in lAttendance vomit) a.m. to i; p.m,