HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1954-12-01, Page 1THE BRUSSELS POST
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT
will be held at S. S. No, 4 Morris on`
Teturs,day evening, Dec, 90, begin
Hing at 8.00 p. m, Admission, Adults
35r, Children 10c. Bverybody Wel•
come.
BRUSSELS UNITED CHURCH
CAROL SERVICE
and
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"The Glory of the Lord"
SUN.., DEO. 12 at 7.30 P. M.
S. S. No. 7 and No. 12 McKillop
are having their
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Operetta, "Cin'derella"
In Walton Community Hall on
TUES., DEC. 7th, at 8.30 P. M.
DANCE
Music by Wllbee's Orchestra.
Lunch will be served.
BAKE SALE AND TEA
For the C. G. I. T. in 'the Pubiio
Library, Sat., Dec. 4th, at 3 p. m.
There will be fruit cake, short
bread, candy, baking, Christman
puddings, table centres and rag dolts
Please help the girls in this worthy
Project.
NOTICE
line Melville Church Sunday School
Christmas Concert will be held on
Friday, Dec, 17th,
CAPITOL 1ISTOWEL
THEATRE
2 shows nightly 7.80 - 9.30 p. m.
Matinee Saturday 2 p. m.
Thur. - Frl. Dec. 2 • 3
In CINEMASCOPE -
In TECHNICOLOR
An exciting adventure story of the
sponge fishers off the Florida coast.
See the fight with the giant octupus.
'BENEATH THE TWELVE
MILE REEF"
Saturday Only December
"BLACK HORSE CANYON"
starring Joel McCrea, Marl Blanc'
hard. A thundering story of an
outlaw stallion that refused to be
tamed.
Mon. - Tues. - Wed. Deo. 6 - 7 • B
You'll roar with delight and laught.
er as Danny Kaye outwits a huge
spy ring and wins the girl of his
choice lit '4.411
"KNOCK ON WOOD"
with Danny Kaye, Mal Zettering
A picture recommended for the
entire family.
MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH - BRUSSELS
-10.00 a. m. Sunday School
11.00 a. m. Morning Worship
What Leenda'tion?
Anthem, "I will magnify Tliee
O God", SlaenCO,
Minister :
Rev. H. T. Colvin, B. D.
Organist :
L. D. Thompson R. M. T.
United Chan ch
OF CANADA
Minister, Rev. Andrew Lane
Divine Wors'hep-11 o'clock
"Canvass Yourself"
Cruroh School -,12 o'clock,
"Prepare ye the way of the
Lodd."
Church of England
Parish of ■ruswN
Rev. A. Norman Ellis, M. A.
Advent II Sunday 6 Deo,
8tt, John's Church, Brussels
11 a, te. Holy Communion
Sunday School
7.80 eiem. 'Sanaa' Church. Ser-
vice. Penedo of 2nd Brugsels
Scout and Cubt. Parents and
friends invited.
St. Davld'e, Henfryn --
2.30 p• in, I]vening Brayer
Sunday School
•GRER TWP. RESIDENT
ENTERS 87th YEAR
Mrs, Margaret Cardiff celebrated
her 86th binthd'ay at the hoes of
Mr. ,and Mrs, Douglas Hemingway,
Grey Township,
Members of her family were join-
ed by soveral nieces and nephews
from Paris, Drumbo and Brudsels
at a chicken dinner with a birthday
calve occupying the centre of the
talitle,
Mrs, Cardiff's immediate family
conslste of Mus. Hemingway, Mra
Harvey Dennis, and Harold Cardiff,
all of Grey Township.
Although ,confined to a wheel- -
chair for many years, Mrs. Car-
diff remains • cheerful and friend•
ly and enjoyed visiting with her
guests during the afternoon and
evening.
HANNAS VACATIONING
IN FLORIDA
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hanna left
last week, when they flew from
Toronto to Milami, Floricta, where
they expect to spend the next few
weeks, 'Tbeli address there will be
the Alcazar Hotel, Biscayne,Blvd.,
Miami City, Fiorlda.
NOTICE
The Brussels 'United Church Christ -
maty Concert will be held on Mon.,
Dec. 20th,
DANCE HERE DEC. 29
The I, 0. 0, F. lodge are spon-
soring dance in Brussels Town
Hall on Wed. Dec. 29. Muse° supplied
by Jack Thynne and his entertainers.
Watch for further announcement.
CARD OF THANKS
I would like to thank my friends
and neighbors for the cards and
boxes of fruit while I was shut-in,
also for the sympathy cards In the
Iost of my loving Meter.
Christen McDowell.
VAL'S BEAUTY SHOPPE
We specialize in styling, cutting,
and cold waving. Open Monday to
Saturday incluelve. -
Mrs. Velma Stephenson
'Phone 10Ezr4
TO THE ELECTORS
OF GREY TOWNSHIP
After serving five years on the
council board, I am again a eandid-
ate for councillor. If elected on
Dec. 13th, my motto will be to serve
in the iteresit of our ratepayers as 1
hare in the pals't. Thanking you
for your past support.
Wm. B. Bishop.
ELECTION TO SE HELD
iN GREY TOWNSHIP
Grey Townttsip Nomination meet-
ing was held ip the Twp. Hall, littlei,
on Monday afternoon, Nov. 29th,
with a large attendance,
Reeve - Clifford B. Rowland (Q),
John McNabb (Q), Hugh Smith.
Councillorls - John Conley, Geo.
Hutohinson(Q), Arable Mann, Wm. B
Bishop (Q), Clifford R. Dunbar (Q),
Kenneth McFarlane (Q), Howard
McNaught, Hugh Smith (Q), Thomas
Strachan, '
School Trustees, John Conley (Q),
Walter McFarlane(Q), Watson Bro-
wn (Q), Lloyd Wheeler, David Hardy.
John Paaryon was appointed, chair-
man. Those nominated for Reeve
and Council were called to platform.
Clifford Rowland spoke first, and
thanked his mower and seconder,
He also thanked the Clerk anct
Council for their co-operation. He
toldthe people he had tried to do
a geed job and would still try to do
go. He read part of the County
financial* statement, and gave the
cost of the County Home and Court
House. Ile mentioned building
several brid'ge's in the Twp, this
year. He read a letter from tine.
Two. Auditors, included in the
ACCLAMATION ACCORDECf 1 ACCLAMATION IN
IN BRUSSELS I MORRIS TOWNSHIP
R. B. Couains will serve again as ` Morris Township Nomination meet -
reeve of the Village of Brussels I ing was held on Friday afternoon 1n
having beon, returned by accluniat- I the TOwnebip Hall, Those nominat-
ion. et the nomination meeting on , cd were:
Friday night, Two of old Reeve arrotby Wm.
council•lore, ,T.. H, Stretton she and C, Brydges an- AddiBailiesionPFraser.t-
L. Workman qualified and ewe new, Council - Stewart Procter, by 1.
members will tette office, they are Wickstead and Bari Weitz, Wm. r
Gordon Kreuter, and George Me -Elston, by Nelson Higgins and J,
Cutoheon. Adrian McTaggart who Weekstead. Roes, Duncan, by Nel-
1ha;s been a councillor for the past i son Higgins and A. Fraser, Walter
number of year refused to ',gene : Shortreed, by Silas Johnston and
R, B. Bennett and R. W, Kennedy 1 Wilmer Cuthill,
also failed to utility.School Board
Bernard Thomas, by T. Dundas `
Reeve - R. B. Cousins. and Geo. Michie, Roht. McMurray by
Coucillors - C. L. Workman, J. Geo Michie and Torrance Dundas.
H. Strebton, Gordon Kreuter and The meeting opened by appointing
George McCutcheon. Harvey Johnston, chairman.
Hydro Commissioner - W. R. The first speaker was Chas. Coult-
Little. es, representative on the Winghem
High Board, hated they
'School Board - Grereld Gibson,. Trope to have the new school con -
:quart Lowe, Gordon Stephenson,
Hugh Pearson, Frank Mitchell
and Robert Walker.
G. :1. Campbell' was appointed
chairman for the proceedings and
spoke watt regret of the absence
of ,the late R. J. Bowman, who bad
performed that duty for marry years.
Plated by 1st of February. The mill .
rate wee down this, year but will like-
ly be up some for next year. The "
transportation is down a little by get-
ting some of ,the buses to go farther
on some salary. Morris has, 58 Mill r
attending Wsngham High School at
the present time.
Nelson Higgins. treasurer, weett
Auditors Report for 1963. •Raere Cousins thanked them for over the treasurer's report of the
Hugh Smith thanked his mover their confidence in. him having Township.
and seconder. He gave a financial served his 90 term as reeve el the Ivan McA,rter, Road Superintend -
picture of the Twp. regarding, the i village. He discussed County tin- ent, went over the road aecouets
colIeotion of taxes for 'tate County ance's saying the new court house and answered any questions which
Public Schools, High Schools; etc, will be built at an estimated Bost of came wp.
He menifLoned 4he Twp. carrying $640,000. The new bridge at Auburn Bailie Parrott, Reeve, thanked his
the 'Maitland. R3rver aeoottnt. He is costing $21,000. As, chairman of the mover and seconder and proceeded
spoke of the bridges, •gravel tilsed County Home, he gave a report on the to review County affairs. Auburn
on the roads and weed cutting. affairs of that institution, Mr bridge to cost a little under $215.
John McNabb, thanked his mow-
er and seconder. He thought the Cousins., reviewed the Brussels fin-
, oast of bridges was high and said,' andel statement. He stated he was
in his opinion, it would be cheap' fully aware of the need for police
er to bus a mixer and the Tyne. i protection in Brussels but felt that
build the bridges with daylal,or.1 of the taxpayer;, could afford. I the cast would be. more than frame
There war, considerable discussion
on the 14th. Concession Drain wad! Adrian McTaggart reported en
Mr. McNabb asked the Reeve why , the water -works dtating ,there had
it had ndt been proceeded with. He - been very little trouble. There are
thought the council should try to! 231 water users. He said that the
get the Gov. Grant on the repair Of fire department had been completely
all drains. He said Grey's share i reorganized and there had been new the present time, some of whom are
in the Meer Authority is 590,000. equipment purob.ased. in the Home for the blind.
00.
Wm. ea Bishop thanked bit mor R. A, Bennett, chairman of the s Wm. Elston, Councillor, thank -
§tree's end roads committee, gave a ed his mover and seconder, a.iso
er and seconder. He stated the come"; t bre ;,n
report on the work that had been those who supported him at the
lied bad a sneg year. He said ; done,ow remora.], grass and weed Polls last year. Spoke on the Wing -
the tender@ on the bridge were res• paving, work on ham Hosipital, for everyone in Morris
sonable. and thought the Council cutting, gravel,
basins and drains.
Township it will be 51.50 theater
should continue petting in culverts.' oatchthan for those In the Municipalities
He couldn't see how it would be any 1 C. L. Workman thanked his stupor- that do not contribuhe, He also
better if the Twp. had it's own mach, i tens and said he would carry on. suggested that a bridge be built ar
inery to build bridges. He said the I J. H. Stretton also spoke at some bout every other year as there are
Twee hadn't lost any giants• some anthem that are certainly not
Clifford /Dunbar stated there had length on the need for local police 1n good repair.
bean plenty of work done by Council I Protection saying that it would cow Stewart Procter, Councillor, thank -
in pas% year. He said a surpluis 'was at least 6 meals or more.
in.
ed bus supporters of a year ago and
not sesenttal, it was getting theI Gordon Kreuter signified his
season for diesOne the 14th Con. hhdw is t
i George McCutcheon slut R. w. Ken explained why we didn't sanction the
SANTA CLAUS PARADE--
SATURDAY DECEMBER 11
The annual Brussels Santa Claus
Parade will be held this year on
Saturday, Dec. 11th, A giant parade
is being planned with costumed fairy,
tale' characters aeoompanying St.
Nicholas, Of course there will be ons
olalvne and two bands will be in. aft- I Jelin Conley was asked by the
entlance. There will .also be floats. obeirman to speak, but said his
This parade Is sponsored by the I
1ooa1 branchth
es of the Lions Club, the name would not be on e ballot. for
Legion and the `Chamber of ConeConnell. He thanked hie nominators.
Kenneth McFarlane spoke on the
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000 and to be ,complete in side of
three weeks. 'Phe Court House is
being built now and is, a 4 storey
building, to be completed by 1956
will base living quarters for the
janitor. Estimated price around
$641,000 but may be $700,000 when
furnished. Finished the addition to
County Home and there are 74 inmat-
es, cast around 5640,000 which in -
eludes furnishing. There are 51 blind
people from the County of Huron at
tendon of qualifying for coo
Wmghl.m High also the acclamation of this year. He
work done. He said It Vas a poor
School. spoke
He e
Dradn. He was asked why the Matt• Hedy spoke brteflY• on spraying cattle, He also thanked,
land River witnedses, were not paid. Gerald Gibson spoke for Ole schoolhes mover end seconder.
Howard McNaught thanked his board reviewing receipts and expend-
mover and seconder. He stated his' iturels and explaining that the plan
name would mot be on the ballot this for a kindergarten had to be dropped
there would not be enough childrenyear. He said it wa;sn't always' the i attending,
best for council to bake the lowest I Stewart Lowe, who replaced Rev.
itatender on a ccm build
He brithodges
but W H. T. Fulton on the school board
cl a good idea eato d be .07 ells but ( said he would continue as a memb-
er with day labour than contract a pleasure to sewe on the school
board and theft be would remain for
another term.
Wm. Newton, a member of the
board, resigned to become its Sec:
Trees., a position made vacant by
the death of Mr. Bowman.
Hugh Pearson was nominated, and
qualified, as re member of the
school board, to fill the vacancy
lett by the res4gnation of Wm.
Neoviton.
W. R. Little spoke for the Wydro
Commission. lie said there be
an increa's'e in hydro rates owing to
the damage caused by tate ice storm
last emring. There has been no in-
crease since 1945. Increased voltage
means additional costs for trans-
formers and new wiring.
P, W. Tadd, reported On Wiughatn
Diehrtet High School Area affairs.1
He told Chet there are 22 rooms in
the Wingbeen School with 421 pupil;. 1
attending; 26 pupils from Brussels.
Mr. Todd staid the new scllo0l wee I
being completed well ahead of its;
contract.. He expected there would I
STIOPIHENSON - -•'Po Mr. and Mrsbe an increase 111 the las rate of 1
Gordon Stepbeneon, on Wedues mill Yettng clnrad what God Save
day, Nov. 24th, at Dr, •Myer's
nursing home, a daughter, Jean the Queen.
Elizabeth.
merce
REGENT THEATRE
Seaforth, Ont.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Humphrey Bogart Ripe Ferrer
' 'THE CAINE MUTINY"
From a prize winning book to a
spectacular motion picture long
to be remembered aa,all
time great.
* * *
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
'THE KIDNAPPERS"
Vincent Winters Jon Whitley
A picture for the whole family. A
Wonderful heart warming story of
°arty backwoods Canada
s s
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
"CITY OF BAD MEN" (Adult)
Jeanne Gratin Dale Robertson
• e, e
Conning Soon -
"EAST OF SUNATRA"
Daniel Glassier
Daniel Glmgster, 73, who died at 1
this home here on Saturday night,
farmed on concession 12, Grey TWP.,
until coming to Brussels 12 years
ago..
Surviving besides his wife, ,the
former Mabel. McNichol, are two
sons, Fred, Now Liskeard; Stewart,
Midland; and three grandchildren.
Service was conducted on Wed•
nesday at 2 p. m„ by the Rev. A.
Lane of Brussels 'United Church
from the D. A. elan funeral home.
Interment in Brussel' Cemetery,
BORN
Walter shortreed, Coumctllor,
mentioned the High School and it
was up to a Municipality to =poly
High Schools. There crave been a
lot of optics for poultry and there
is an agitation to do something
about the foxes. Every person
raising poultry should protect Men.
poultry tate same as anyone would
protect livestook. He thanked all
those who supported him last year
and hie, mover and seconder for this
and hit, mover end seconder for thls
year. He would like suggestions etc.
for holding a centennial for Morris
Township in 1956.
Ross Duncan, Councillor, thanked
his erupporters last year in the
election end also his supporters
of this year. He didn't feel that be
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CHRISTMAS MAILING
DATES
United States before Deo. 8.
British Columbia and Newfound•
laud before Dee. 11.
Alta., Sask., Mane and Maritime
Provinces before Dec. 13,
Onteria std Quebec before Dec. 15.
Loral matting,, before Dec. 17.
Do all your mailing before the
above dates in order to avoid din
sappointment end please tie your
letters (5e) and cards (2e) in bun•,
Mee, separating the bundlee of 2c
and the 50, this will assist the Post
Office to here your mailings dens
Patched early. Mail Early.
To The Electors of Grey Township -
Your vote and influence is respectively solicited in tho
coming election. After serving as your Reeve for the past three
years I ask for an expression of confidence by returning me to that
office where I will serve to the best interest of all,
Clifford Rowland
Turkey Bingo
The first of Three Turkey Bingos
Sponsored by Canadian Legion
Brussels Branch 218
In Brussels Town Hall on
Friday, December 3rd
Watch for Posters
EUCHRE and DANCE
In Cranbrook Community Centre
Friday, Dec'amber 10th
Music by Wilbee's Orchestra
Dancing from 10 to 2
Admission at Popular Prices
Sponsored by Cranbrook Hall Board
LUNCH BOOTH EVERYBODY WELCOME
Ideal Christmas Gifts
AVON COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES
- finest msney can buy -
Gifts for everyone on your list :
Chose them in your home - from your Avon representative
Mrs. Doris Thompson
Phone Brussels 20r11
Annual Firemen's Ball
In Brussels Town Hall on
Wednesday, Dec. 8th
MUSIC BY WILBEE'S ORCHESTRA
Dancing from 10 P. M. to 1 A. M. Dress Optional
LUCKY DRAW FOR MOTOROLA T. V.
Tickets - $1.00 Each Admits You to Dance and
Chance on T. V. Set
PEARSON'S SHOE STORE
and
MEN'S WEAR
FREE
1955 MARCONI TV SET '
and
1955 MARCONI AUTOMATIC ()LOCK
RADIO
One Free 'Draw Ticket with every item purchased of $1.00 or
over,. Draw to be made Dec. 24th at 10 P. M., Fri. Christmas Eve.
LADIES' Snowboots and Overshoes $3.95 and Up
Slippers $1.50 and Up
Skates (White) $8,95 Figure $10.95
Nylons 16 Denier and 51 Gauge $1.00
MEN'S Snowboots and Overboats $4.95 and Up
Slippers $1.95 and Up
Skates $8.96 and Up
Just Arrived a large assortment Christmas Stock
Ties Hats (Stetson)
Shirts (Forsyth)
Sweaters (Tony
Ski Gaps
Jewellery
Gloves
Socks
Phone 11 Brussels, Ont.
WATERLOO CATTLE BREEDING
ASSOCIATION •
"Where Better Bulls Are Used" -
Promotional Educational meetings will be held for those in
Huron County interested, or who May become interested in artificial
breeding.
Tuesday, December, 7th, 1954
In the
FORRESTER'S HALL, BELGRAVE AT 1.89 P. M.
and the
TOWN HALL, EXETER AT 8.30 P. M.
The program will consist of Slides and talks with
queetton and answer period,