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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1949-12-21, Page 1THE BRUSSELS POST POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Wednesday, December 21st, 1949 $1.50 per year - $2,00 U. S. A. a In accordance with the British Tradition and to fall in line with towns surrounding Brussels f hereby proclaim Tues day,a 1: n ..: BOXING DAY — A CIVIC HOLIDAY Asking the citizens to observe it as such. R. B. Cousins, Reeve. ETHEL The Women's Institute held their Christmas meeting last Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. Cochrane with. a good attendance. The President Mrs. Loundabury, was in charge. The meeting opened in the usual way, The Roll was called answered by naming my favorite — Christmas Carol. "The Motto" It is more Blessed to give than to receive was given by Mrs, Josepb Pearson. Mrs. Sas. Bremner gave a Christmas Topic. Plans were made for a Euchre Party to be held in th.e Township Hall on December 29th., further particulars later. The meet - big closed by singing the National Anthem. The hostess, ass,tsted by Mrs. Chester Earl and Mrs, George Pearson served a delicious lunch and a social time was spent. Th.e Women'st Institute recently catered to a chicken dinner for the members of th.e local football team with their families. 'There were over 60 present. Dinner was served in the school room of the United Church. After dinner a program of dancing was enjoyed In the Township Hall and the members of the football team were presented with jackets. The regular meeting of the United Church W. M. S., .was held at the Via There will be a DANCE at Walton Community Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 28th Music by Farrier's Orchestra Everybody Welcome Melville Church Minister Rev. G. A. Milne, M.A. 10 a. m. Sunday School and table Class 11 a. •m. "Christmas" A welcome awaits you at the United Olrurch Carol Service at 1 P. m. Louis D. Thompson, Organist and Choirmaster. Th United Church OF CANADA Minister Rev. Andrew nano Organist Mr, Donald Dunbar Morning Worehi .... 11 o'clock Christmas Music and Message "The Glory of the Lords)' Church School 12 o'clock Evening Praise — 7 o'clock Christmas Carol Service "The Christmas Story in Scripture and Song." A Welcome for all. Church of England Pariah of Brussels Rev. J. H. Kerr -- Rector. 4th Sunday in Advent St. John Church, ar•ussets -- 11 a, m. Morning Prayer Sunday School 8t. David's Church, Honfryn- 2 p, m. Evening Prayer Sunday School Et. George's Church, Waltbn— 4 p, m, Evening Prayer AK Ate 01 nroi AVO home of Mrs, L. Earl with 20 present The president ledthe business Period. Hymn no 61 was sung fol• lowed by the roll call, and the min- utes of last meeting. It was agreed to have a White Gift ori Dec, 18th to collect eatable for Chris/nest boxes for shut-ins. The collection was taken Rev, Lane took charge of the installation of officers as follows: President Mrs. Geo. Menzies lst VicePres. .,.. Mrs. Alex Pearson and Vice -Pres, .... Mrs. J. T. Pearson Treasurer Mrs. R. J. Pearson Rec.-Sec. Mrs. E. McTaggart Asst, Rec.-See, Mrs. S, Bray Corresponding Sec, Mrs. Ames Life Membership Sec, Mrs, Patterson Christian Stewardship Mrs, P. Stephenson Friendship Mrs. C. Cochrane Supply Sec, Mrs. King Temperance Mrs. J. DeDoeider Missionary Monthly Miss M. Hansuld Press. Sec. Mrs. E. McTaggart Organist Mrs, Roy Hall Asst. Oganist ..., Mrs, R. J. Pearson I Mrs. Don Swift assisted by Doreen Menzies were appointed Mission Band leaders: Officers for W. A. were elected as follows; President Mrs, L. Earl 'rice -Pres, Mrs. Geo, Menzies ,Rec,-Sec. Mrs. 11. McTaggart Treasurer Miss M. Hansuld The worship service followed the candle light service given in the missionary monthly with Mrs. E. McTaggart, Mrs. S. Bray, Mrs, Jas. Peersdn and Mrs, Alex Pearson taking Part. A Christmas mess- age was given by Rev. Lane. Hymn 132 was sung, and the meeting closed with the benediction, Luna was served at the close of the meet- ing by the hostess and her helpers. On Wednesday evening of last woelr a group of friends and neigh- bors gathered together in the Twp. Hall to honour Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Sieightholm, recent newlyweds. Dancing was enjoyed to Wilbee's orchestra. During lunch hour the couple were called to the platform, an address was read by Rosa Lawless and George Pearson presented them with a sum of money. Nelson ex - Pressed their appreciation for the gift with a few well ehosen words. REGENT THEATRE Seaforth, Ont. * '4 V Now Playing e Thurs. Fri. Sat. Dec, 22.23.24 "Cry Of The City" with Victor Mature and Richard Conte A crime -does -net -play drama with aetual locale—with high moments of suspense and Intensity. * * Mon. Tues. Wed. Dec. 26.27-28 Matinee — Dec, 26 -- At 2,90 p. m, In Technicolor "In The Good Old Summertime" with - Judy Garland and Van Johnson Romance, laughter -- music every- body loves thls happy -go -lovely musicale, MORRIS TWP. COUNCIL ;intimal Meeting of Morris Town. ship Council, Deo, 19, 1949. The Conncil met in the Township Hall on the ah'ovo date at 10 a, m. for the purpose of discussing the 1950 Assessment Roll. MI mere. here were present. Moved by Sam Alcock, seconded by Baillie Parrott that the 1950 Ass- esament Roll shall net be accepted and that we base our taxes tor 1950 an the Assessment Roll for 1049 and tliat new Assessment notices be sent out to the ratepayers of the Town- ship — Carried. The meeting adjourned, Harvey C. Johnston, Reeve. George C. Martin, Clerk. ro,AP•;r"M()OK The minister occupied bhe pulpit for the service at 14 a. m. on Sunday. The choir rendered bhe anthem, "0 Come All Ye Thankful," Graeme 11iaoDanaldi taking the solo part. ,Prepartory service will be held in the church on Thursday evening at 7.30, Next Sunday the Sacrament of the Lord's Sapper will be observed at 11 a. m. There will be "no ,Sab- bath 9ohooi. The Sunday Sohooi held their Christmas service on Sunday morn- ing in the church basement ' at 10 o'clock, Christmas stories were read by several members of the school and the scripture from •Luke 2. Christmas music was played and several appropriate a Hymns. Beautiful colored' pictures of the Christmas story' were shown and a treat distributed to the S. S. children, Friends. of Mrs, J. Pride will be Pleased to know she is sufficiently improved to be moved from Scott Memorial Hospital to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alvin Hunter,. Sea - forth. Mr. Harvey Hunter :accompanied his. son Gien of St. Thomas, to Orangeville on Sunday where they visited Ross Hinter, who is serious- ly 111 in the hospital there. Motor Vehicle Plates Ta (lc On Sale Jan. 3rd Toronto — Ontario motor vehicle plates and drivers' permits for 1950 will go on sale Jan. 3 throughout the province. Color of the plates will be the reverse of this year's — white numerals and letters on a black base. Ai Home le„`.. ra Leet' Mr. Lyon Pipe of Vancouver, B.C. spent the week -end With Mr, and Mrs, Mervyn Pipe. Ile arrived by plane to attend the funeral of his sister the late Mrs. Shaw of Seaforth e.1ai.-o ia91� wk's p OT10E TO MILK CUSTOMERS Due to the Holiday Season there will NOT be a milk delivery on the following days: December 25-26 January 1-2 Milk may be purchased at the Creamery on December 26th, and January 2nd, between 11-12 a. m. * e * Next Thurs. Fri Sat, Dec.. 29.30.31 "Come To The Stable" with Loretta Young Celeste Holm Your heart will fall in love with the two indica In the picture ad they begin building a hospital for children. COMING:— In Technicolor "Neptunes Daughter" with Red Skelton Betty Garrett Rdotoedo Montaiban The Brussels Creamery Phone 22 CAF'iTO1. THEATRE LI.STOWEL Wed. Thur. Dec. 21-22 Adult Entertainment Humphrey Bogart in "Knock On Any Door": Fri. Sat. Dec. 23-24 Roy Rogers Lynne Roberts Andy Devine in "Eyes Of Texas" Trucolor Sat, Mat. 2 p.m. Eve. 7.30 p.m. Mon. Tues. Dec. 26-27 Danny Kaye Virginia Kayo is "A Song Is ,Born" Technicobr TUESDAY PHOTO NUE 1st Offer $200.00 2nd Offer $180.00 Mona Attendance Card Night. Brussels Legion Elect Officers for 1-950 The annual election 'of Officers far the ensuing term was held at the Brussels Legions Rooms on Wed- nesday, Dee, 14th, Preceeded by a hangtiet at the American Hotel, approximately 35 members were present. Chairman for the proceeding was Comrade Frank Mitehell. Those nominated and elected forofftce are as follows: Pres. Com. Sam. Workman lest Vice -Pres. . Com, 0, Elliott j 2n1 Vice -Pres, Com, H. Gibson Executtive Com..... Com. W, E, Willis Com. Ken. Coleman . Com. G. Elliott Sgt. at Arnss .... Com. D. J, Aldworth Discussion was held. for Improve- ments to the Legion and. for the No Paper Next We* On University Staff 40 Years, The Voice Of Temperance 1 Prof, R. Zimmer Dies 1 All business places being closed Monday and Tuesday of next week, there will be no issue of The Brussels Post next Wed, Candle Light Service Held 1I At Melville Church Melville dilureh was beautifully decorated for the Candle -Light Carol Service on Sunday evening, and there was a record attendance. The 1 chair carols included "Sweet Christ - Inas Bells," "What child is this?" "Good Christian Men," "Sleep Holy Babe," "Born is little Jesus," "0 leave your sheep," Joseph was an old man." The anthem. were, "Jesu Babina,' "Night of Neglsts," and sponsoring of a Midget Hockey Team, "Glory to God in bhe Highest." Solo Tneta.iilation of officers will be parts were taken by Wm. King, held at our next monthly meeting, Mietek Skoronski, Wm, Srpeir, Miss all Legion members are urged to at- Mary Lou McFarlane, Miss June tend. Work, Miss Suns Work rendered the solo "0 Holy Night' by Adam, A MRS. JAMES SHAW mixed quartet, Mrs. W. Edgar, Miss Seaforth — Mrs. James Shaw died nary Lou McFarlane, Wm. King, Thuasday at the home of Robert Gerald Gibson, gave the sang "Sleep, McFatieean after an illness lasting Baby Sleep," In his address entitl- fire years. Born at Brussels 64 years ed "Bethlehem, Rev. Mr. Milne ago, Mrs. Shaw was married in that exillained why Bethlehem was chosen village, her husband d yang in 1918.: to be the birth -place of Jesus. Surviving are one sen, .Tames B• Prior to the service Louis D. Thomp- Shaw, Corrunna; one daughter, Mrs. ' son gave an organ recital of Christ• Glenn Pryce, Seaforth; three grand- children; four brothers, James Pipe, Goderieh; Robert, Saskatchewan; The United Church Taylor, Haileybury; and Lyon, Van- conver; and ane sister, Miss Mabel "Preparing for Christmas" was Pipe, Clinton, Mrs. Shaw mane to the subject of the morning address Seaforth about five years ago. The at the United Church on Sunday, funeral was held Saturday,vith Dec. 18th. when the minister made Rev. D. A. McMillan o'9ficiating, it Plea for the , removal of those 1 notion of the Engineering. Always in- ane burial in Brussels cemetery. ; obstacles which prevent the triune -P-1 crested in the welfare of others, hal march of Jesus Christ in our At Home personal andsocial life. The anthem 1 was "The Heaven's Proclaim Him" Mr. and Mrs, Harry Keys are ' by J. Lincoln Hall. celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday, Dec, i nth and will be at bame to their COURT OF REVISION NOTICE friends and neighbors from two until Court of Revision on the Assess - fere o'clock. i rent Roll of tihe Township of Grey will he held at the Townsbip Office on Monday. Jan. 9th, 1960, at one PEOPLE WEKNOW o'clock p. m. Anyone having any Miss Mary Lane, Unlversaty of business with the said Court will Toronto, is spending the holiday govern themselves accordingly. season with her parents Rev. A. and J. H. Fear, Clerk. A'1er air illness of several months Prof. A. Russell Zimmer, 61, died in Parents) (eneral Hospitti on J't•idea. Nevembrr lith, Kind and friendly scan, Prof. Zimmer will he missed by Many or his frlr-nle. He lived for about 20 years on Pinecrest Boule- vard. moving to Riverside Drive few years ago, Graduates of engineering at the 1'niversity of Toronto for the Past 40 years ,have respeeted Pro. Zim met for his quie t hut complete understanding of the subjects be taught. His helpfulness and steady, agreeable disposition made him an ideal professor. He had the most remarkable faculty of being able to call almost h everyone e had ever met by name. Those who knew Mr. Zimmer either intimately or casually will find no one to take the place of this fine Christian gentelman, Born in Cranbrook, Ont., he was always found of the country and spent his vacation at his farm near Brussels. In 1909 he graduated from the University of Toronto with the degree ai bachelor of applied science. He then joined the staff of the en- gineering department as a demon- trator, and later reached the rank of full professor. He was also a member of the senate .of the Univer- sity. As well as holding severai offices in the American Tnstitute of Elect- rical Engineers, Prof. Zimmer was a former chairman of the Toronto section. He belonged to the Assoc- iat'on of Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Society for the Pro - Mrs. Lane and family, I .-r — * e, x CHAINED H,ER'SELF TO ,Stub. Lt. (N.S,) ,Elizabeth L. Mc- BED FO.R 5 YEARS Farl•ane of the Royal -Canadian Nava. Read how, a wife, to prove she Hospital, H.-M.b,e, Stadacona, Bali• was faithful to her jealous husband, fax spent a few days with her sister chained herself to her bed every day Mrs. Charles Bryan's. for 6 years, pend finally killed herself * * M when he diad in an accident. See Visitors with Rev, Andrew and The American Weekly, great maga- Mrs. Lane last week were Mr. 1. R. zine with this Sunday's (December Lane, Holyrood, Ont,, and Miss 25) issue of The Detroit •Sunday Marion Mitchell, Kitchener, Ont. 1 Thies. Wed, Thurs. Dec. 28-29 Glenn Ford, Charles Coburn Gloria DeHaven in "The Doctor And The Girl" Rawer ( A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR PATRONS Dick Main -- Peggy Francis and Capitol Theatre Staff. Aglit4s5 ta,' :iu :JAv c 'JMeW.A Jc s':Sc'�aR% To All Our Old Friends • A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We think of those missing and we are glad with those who have experienced joy. Dr. and Mrs. W. D. S. Jamieson 259 Lawrence Ave. East — Toronto. Prof, Zimmer served both as a mem- her of the beard of directors and as the honorary secretary of the High Pari:. Y.M.C,A. He was a valuable church worker all his life. He taught Sunday School in Wesley Church and more recently, at High Park Ave., United Church. where he was a wen - loved elder. A member of the Ruskin Literary and Debating Soc- iety, Prof, Zimmer met with other professional men to discuss matters of interest. He also belonged to the High Park Outing Club. Mr. Zimmer leays his widow Clef Zimmer, his son 'ail, Huntsville, his detnghter Mary, 'T'oronto, and his sister Mabel, Toronto. The funeral was held last Monday afternoon from High Park Ave, United Church, with: Rev. Mr. James conducting the service, assisted by Rev. Mr. Bishop. Interment was at Westminster Memorial Park Came- tery. — The West Toronto Weekly. CARD OF THANKS I am ' taking this opportunity of expressing my appreciation to my Mends and neighbors tor visiting n e during my illness in the hospital. Also for the lovely treats, flowers, cards and letters. Please accept my s macre thanks. Mrs, John Carnocban, NOTICE The Brussels Post Office and lobby will be closed all day on Dee. 24th, 1949. 400.11.1,10. THE BEST FOR LESS Neilson's Boxed Chocolates 11b. — 2lbs. Christmas Wrapped and Fresh While It Lasts Maxwell House Coffee AT OLD -PRICE 2 lbs. To A Customer — No Phone Orders Fresh Celery, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cabbages, Cranberries and Grapes. GREWAR 'S CROCETERIA Wishes All Its Customers A Very Merry Christma ant Happy New Year. Store Closed Monday and Tuesday itself!. east les rim sday morning they less -a1 John Christian down at C'lu,th int. He was a veteran of the last w -a.- and lie had a wife and two small rildren. Same months ago hrinc swalicaed oat of a drunken stn• per h,• it:ud killed a man. That'e how terrible the sequel to dringing can he first intuitive than hanging the annrrlerer. That's witty the Huron Temperance Federation keeps on fir Ming against aleoholishns and for s ,brlet.y. WEDDING Tiffin - Mothers A quiet wedding was solemnized at Bluevale United Cburch Manse, by' Rev, J. A. Burden, when Pearl Olive,• daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs: Thomas Mothers of Bluevale, wap, united in marriage 'to Wm. Joseph, son of Mrs, Annie Tiffin and the late Mr. Geo. Tiffin of Wingham. The bride was attired in a powder blue gabardine suit with winter white and black accessories and wore a 001, - sage of pink rases, Mdse Viola Meti- ers attended her sister, wearing as brown suit with accessories to match, and corsage of roses. The . groom was attended by bis brother in-law, Mr. Wallace Wilson of Au- burn. After a honeymoon trip to Tor- onto and Hamilton, the happy coupie will re --side in Wdngham. C) B uF 1A.f� WILLIAM COOK Funeral services were hall on Sat nrday for William H. Cook, who died in Wingham General Hospital, Dec. 14th, in his 80th year, Mr. Cook is survived by two daughters: Mrs Carl Warren, Ham- ilton, Ont, and Mrs, Alex Anderson, Goderieh. The funeral was held from the D. A, Rann funeral home at Brus- sels on Saturday at 2.30 p, m. Pall- bearers were: A. Cousins, R. B. Cousins, D. N. McDonald, James Stevenson, Robert Bowman and Will- iam Hollinger. Interment was in Brussels cemetery. MRS. WALTER S. DAVIDSON Bluevale — A funeral service was held at her late home on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Waiter S. David- son, who died on Wednesday evening, three weeks after having suffered a heart attack. The service was conducted. by Rev, Leland C. Jorgensen, pastor of Knox Presby- terian Church, of which Mrs. David- son had been a faithful member. The pallbearers were R. J. MoMurray, J. C. Higgins„ Harvey Robertsosi Eldred Nichol, Campbell Robertson, and Hugh Mundell. Burial was made in the Bluevale cemetery. Relatives from a distance attending.the funeral included an only brother, Milton Mea Tiny-, Flint, Mdch,; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kressman, Kitchener; Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Mcvitty, De- troit; Mr. and Mrs, Robert Purvey,. Blyth; Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, Langatde; Miss Mae Davidson, Wroxeter; and Gly Moffatt, Inger- Season' s Greeds) s Not because of custom of extending greetings season, but because of appreciation of your I and loyal patronge, by the spirit of the seaso' old-fashinned Merry Ch • and Prosperous New Y From the staff ar The Arc AC Ak-Mig long established at the holiday Ce-ocerity of our dr0,1I3S