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The Brussels Post, 1950-3-29, Page 1THE BRU ,rit�, air! s. ,ST POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Wednesday, March 29th, 1950 $1.50 per year - $2.00 U. S. A. 2 Tins — King Oscar Sardines 45c 2 Carnation Milk 27c 3 Red Bird Matches 19c 1 lb. Maxwell House Coffee Tin • • • • 89c 1 Pt. Linx Self Polishing Wax 49c 1 Qt. Areowax — Self Polishing • • • • 59c GREWAR'S - CROCETE EA — WE SELL FOR LESS — Phone 5 Brussels, Ont. . NOTICE The Council of The Township of Grey are asking for applications for the position of Assessor, Salary $360.00. Applications received till Sat„ April 1st at 3 o'clock p. m, J. H. Fear, Clerk. NOTICE Tenders will be received by the undersigned till Sat., April let at 4 p. m. for the crushing and hauling 12000 co yds. of gravel mu the Town - shin Roads, Grey, State Price, % inch and % inch screen. J. H. Fear, Clerk. Daffodil Tea and Baking Sale In Brussels Libray on Saturday, April 8th 2.30 — 5. W. A. of United Church Silver Collection D MINSTREL SHOW to be presented in Brussels Town Hall on TUESDAY, APRIL 4th at 8.30 sharp Sponsored by Wingham Kinsmen's Club Under auspices of Melville Women's Guild Admission 50c and 25c Melville Church Minister Rev. G. A. ,dliwa, M.A. 10 a. m. Sunday School and Bible Class 11 a. m. Holy Communion '7 p. m. "Giving Thanks". Louis D. Thtanpsoa, Organist and Choirmaster. The United Church or CANADA Minister Rev. Andrew Lane Organist Mr. Donald Dunbar Morning Worship at 11 oeclock The Sacrament of The Lord's ,Supper. Church School 12 o'clock Evening Praise at 7 o'clock Studies, in Genesis Cain and Abol. Church of England Mrs, James Bowman Enters 89th Year In e, setting of pink hyacinthe and yellow daffodils with a background of ferns and ivy, Mrs. James Bowman received the good wishes and con- greulations of many friends who called to se her last Tuesday on her SSth birthday. The occasion was celebrated at the home of her daugirtree Mrs. Jolui Galbraith, with two other daughters, Mrs. R. J. (Elizabeth Wheeler, Godentch, and Mrs. Dr. (Vine) Scutt, Lindsay, also present to join in the festivities. Mrs. Bowman is hale and hearty and possessed of a marvelous sense of humor, which has endear- ed her to many friends. She sloes most of her own work in her home, where she keeps house for her son Robert. The malting of beautiful patched quilts is one of her favourite pastimes. In talking with friends during the afternoon, Mrs. Bowman made the statement that she had a good life, filled with joys, true friends, and pleasant experiences. Two sisters, bolt over 90 years of age, and just we smart and act - ire, live in North Dakota, She bas Melville W. M. S. six grancilda'en and four great Tho home of Mrs. J. H. Galbraith grandchildren. was the scene of a successful expense Mrs. R. J. McLauohlin and Mrs, tea for the Women's Missionary Wheeler assisted Mee. Galbraith in Society of Melville Church on Fri- serving and entertaining the guests. day afternoon. More than 50 women gathered in the spacious rooms, made cheerful by a blazing fireplace and a profusion of spring flowers and plants. Miss Grace Stewart, president of the society, introduced the num- bers on a short program. Mrs, Waiter Herr . played several instru- mental piano numbers, Mrs. Jahn before. That is why you. are invited Mr. and Mrs. Milne and their Schultz gave a humorous reading, to inspect the special showing of our two children George and Marcia a chapter from the book, "One for range of Cambridge samples will be missed. United Church W. A. the Read." A women's duintette sang and patterns for Spring and Sum- ttivn old favorie numbers. The W. A. of the United Church mer wear. The Cambridge Clothes met on Tuesday evening lurch 21st, Regret Departure Representative Mr. R. E. MacKenzie The United Church at the home of Mrs, Roy -Cousins with will be at The Arcade Store on Mon - Before the program ended, Mdse "Why Jesus was Crucified," was a good attendance. Stewart expressed the regret of thec'ray, April 3rd, the sermon subject in the United With our president Mrs. R. Cousins meeting at the news of Mrs, George Church on Sunday morning, March in the chair and Mrs. J. Bryans at Rev. G. A. Milne To Leave ( The Kansas Farmer Enjoyed For Oregon In April By Large Audience The resignation of Rev. George A, The largest crowd close the re - Milne, minister of Melville Presby- opening of She Town Hall attended terlan Church, which has been In the the concert and dance sponsored by hands of the Kirk Session for two the loeal Lions Club on Friday even - weeks, was dealt with at the meet- Ing. Ing of the Presbytery of Huron- Mr. H. Ashton and his orchestra M ill Ihldi K Ch h Wi a ane e n sox urs , ng ably entertained the large audience ham on friday. Mr, Mitre, who is from eight o'clock until curtain time. Moderator of the Presbytery, hud accented a call from the Presbyter- Mr. I,. E. Cardiff, M. P., in a few Ian Church of Merrill, Oregon, U,S,A, well chosen remarks explained the needs of funds if the Lions Club were to continue their splendid work, Mr. Cardiff, i u Introducing the Kansas rammer. recalled that he had been e.heirman at the first concert put on, by this popular entertainer, twenty and his resignation was aceepted with genuine regret by his session. His ability will he greatly missed in the Presbytery. He will leave for his new charge next month, Mr. Milne came to Brussels, 414 years ago, from Georgetown, three years ago, British Guiana, where he held a post with the Church of Scotland. During his mdnia<h'y here, he bas interested himself in many community activities. For two years be has been the secre- tarytreaeurer of the Brussels Pair Board, and much credit for getting the fair hack on a sound financial basis goes to him. A past -master of St. John's Lodge,. A. F. & A. M., he was interested in nil activities and contributed much to its meetings, He was chairman of the Library Board and as. a soccer enthusiast, he was president and coach of the Brussels fodtball team. Mrs. Milne has also been a will - BE IN TUNE WITH SPRING ing worker in the congregation and LOOK YOUR BEST IN was interested in several of women's CAMBRIDGE CLOTHES ( organizations, chief amoung them a Young Women's Guild which she in- You fully recorgnize the important augerated. Almost every congrega.-� pant that ampearramce plays in man's ' ion in the Presbytery has listened business and social life to -day. Quality with interest to her splendid has greater significance than ever description of life in British Guiana. Mr, Thynne, with his violin, singing, jukes and readings given In his characteristic manner, pleased his home town audience as he those a- cross Canada and in the U. S, A. After the first act, which was typically rural, Clark ,Tohnston'a Irish numbers were greatly apprec- iated. The feature attraction, Eddie Albright and Bill Denninger ad- vertised as one of Canada's best piano—;violin teams, drew many favourable comments. Mr. R. J. Bowman spoke briefly at the conclusion of the concert. Dancing was enjoyed until .1.30, when Odde Tyme .Square Dancing was featured. with Dune Brewer as M. C. The 'Kansas Farmer and his enter- tainers will be welcomed back at anytime and are assured of a packed house. Milne's departure from the con- gregation. Mrs, Milne will leave shortly with. her husband and family for their new charge in Merrill, Oregon, U. S. A. She has always been most willing and co- operative in the work of the Mission- ary and in .the Little Stars Mission Bend of Which she Nes president for two years. Bind wishes for good fortune and good health were made for her. , Mrs. Milne poured tea, at a tea - table covered with lace cloth and centered with yellow daffodils and glowing yellow candles'. A delicious lunch was served by the women of the committee; Miss Grace Stewart, Mrs, Robert Thomson, Mrs. James Bailantyne, Mrs. Gerald. Gibson, Mrs. Cameron Adams, Mrs. William Seely. Mrs. Jas. S. Armstrong expressed the thanks o•f the W. M. S. to Mrs. Galbraith for the use of her home for the meeting, REGENT THEATRE Seaforth, Ont, * * NOW PLAYING — "HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY" with Walter Pidgeon and Maureen O'Hara Barry Fltzggald and Roddy McDowall This Academy Award returns for your pleasure -- Reckless and lusty are their lives — Mighty and eternal is their story. • * * Mon. Tues. Wed. April 3-4-5 "YOU GOTTA STAY HAPPY" with Joan Fontaine and James Stewart Into this plot there were tossed such angles as mistaken Identities, a chlpanzee, a corpse In a casket that Parish of Brussels Is tate for it's own funeral — and Bev, J. 11. Kerr -- Rector. 1 Percy Kfibrlde, a virile • Oklahoma Palm Studay I farmer. Be sure to see this comedy. April 2nd, 1960 j Next Thurs. Fri. Sat, April 6.7-8 $t. John Church, &russets — l_ "ADVENTURES IN BALTIMORE" * * 11 with 1d a, m, Holy Communion 1 Robert Young and Shirley Temple Sunday School John Agar This homespun drama has sound story ingredients for family enjoyment. * * * COMING In Technicolor "LOO.K FOR THE SILVERLINING" with and Ray Bolger •t. David's Church, Henfryn— 2 p, m. 'Holy Communion Sunday School $t George's Church, Walton 7.80 D. m. holy .Oominunicn >r✓ '' 5 June Haver CARD OF THANKS On behalf of Brnssels Lions Club and myself I wish to thank all those who attended our concert and dance last Friday night. Especially do I Drank those who have attended my program for six and as many as eight rimes. 1V1lany, many thanks. Jack Thynne 26th, completing the series, "Who the piano the meeting was opened by crn;cified Jesus." The anthem, "0 singing hymn 574, followed by prayer. Worship the King," by Keyser was , The ecriprure reading were- Psalms rendered by the choir. In the even- 699 and 69S read in unison. lug the series, "Studies In Genesis," The minutes of the last meeting was continued, the subject being,and the treasurer's report were read "The Serpent." and approved. Mrs, A. Lane reported for the Good Cheer Committee, Miss Flo Buchanan Mailing List Corrected — j and Miss Eva McCracken were also Monday of this week the subscript- added to this committee. ion list of the Brussels Post was re• I Business was dealt with concerning CARD OF THANKS 'eked with all renewals, additions and the Daffodil Tea and Bake Sale to be I would like to take this opportunity changes of address made. Such re- held Sat., April 9th in the LibtarY. 'to thank all my friends and neigh- newel's paid after that date will net The first part of the meeting was appear on the .corrected List. t then closed by singing hymn 607, fol- bonrs who were so kind to me, during niy recent stay in K. & W. Hospital and since I came home, for the many cards, flowers, boxes and tasties it has been very much appreciated and will never be forgotten. Mrs. John Wheeler. CAPITOL THEATRE LISTOWEL r Wed. Thurs. March 29-30 Kirk Douglas, Lauren BacalI Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichoel in "YOUNG MAN WITH A HORN" Fri. Sat. Mar: 31 -Apr. 1st Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo in "COLORADO TERRITORY" Sat. Mat. 2 p.m. Eve. 7.30 p.m. Mon. Tues. April 3-4 Adult Entertainment "THE GREAT SINNER" Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner' Melvyn Douglas, Ethel Barrymore "THE BRIDE GOES WILD" TUESDAY PHOTO NITE OFFER $140.00 Mon. Attendance Card Night. COMING for 3 DAYS Wed. Thur. Fri. April 5-6.7 The Literary Guild Selection "MRS. MIKE" A Drama of Life in the CANADIAN NORTH WEST .. . condensation of story in THE READERS' DIGEST. AVM tOreW, Mit Readers are asked to kindly take look at the label on this week's edit- ion, and if any error has oecured of singing, a contest and a delicious please get in touch with the Post at lunch. once. The editor takes this opMartin-luMrs. Cousins was suitably thanked Ity of thanking all those who have for the use o1 her home. paid their subscription. lowed by the Mizaph benediction. A sociail hour was then conducted by Mrs. S. Wheeler which consisted NOTICE Signs For Sale — Store Window Young Women's Guild and House Signs, Your Name, House Of Melville Church Numbers and Desk Names. Aluminum • and Plate Glass. Guranteed weather proof. Jack Kernaghan, Brussels, Phone 76-r-6. Huron County Federation News By Gordon Greig On Monday, March 18ith., the Huron County Federation of Agriculture held a Poultry Producers' meeting in the Agricultural Board room at Clinton to disown the formation of Poultry Producer's oranglzation on a County and Provincial scale. The Irederatien hats hate a three man Poultry Committee for several years and to this commibtee two more' members were added. The committee now consists of Mr. Jim Scott, Seaforth, chairman; Mr, Elgin McKinney, Zurich; Mr. 'Harold Johns, Woodham; Mr. Harold Campbell, felgna,ve; and Mrs,. Russel Knight, Brussels. 'Aimee dedegiates. from Huron County attended a Poultry Producers' meet- ing held in Taranto on Wed. Marsh 16th, called to discuss the formation of a Provincial Poultry Producers' Organisation. Within the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. The Iredeyation Field Day Com• mit-tees met on Monday, March 13t11, and picked the chairmen for the committees. These people will be ask- ing sking yon to assist them 111 making the Eight Annual Field Day in Clederich on June 114th a success. J. C. Baeker Retires From Butcher Business Mr. J. C. Ii'a»ker, who has been in the butcher briefness here fon' the Past forty five year's, has sold his share of the business of Baeker Bros. to his. brother Wm. Baekerr, Mr. Baek- er Ilea not been enjoying his usual good health for some time. Have You A Life Insurance Problem See your local Sun Life Assurance agent Harvey W. Stephenson, Brus- sels, Phone 48x. CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our sin- cere thanks to all our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kind- ness and sympathy shown us in our recent sad bereavement also special thanks to Mr. Whitney, Rev. R. G. Hazlewood, Mrs. Harold Sellers and Mas. Herb Travis, John R. Williamson and family, t The Voice Of Temperance ---_ When will the Public realize that a drunk man's law breaking is not 50 be excused on the ground that be was under the influence of lleuor7 His drunkenness does not lessen tis. harmfulness of his lawbreaking. When will the pictures stop displaying the plight o1 a drunk man for the amuse- ment of the audience? It's not funny —it's pathetic and shameful. When will the public learn that drunkenness is a disease just as deadly as tuber- culosis uberculosis and to he treated with lust as much seriousness? BORN vow G AP.NISS — in Wingbarn Generxu Hospital, an Saturday, March 7g,. to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gentles, Brussels, a son. m m el BORN LOWE--In Dr. Myer's Nursing Home on Friday, March 24th, to Mr- an& Mrs. Stewart Lowe — a daughter. Linda Loraine. MODERN and OLD TIME DANCE Brussels Town Hall on FRIDAY, MARCH 31st Brown's Orchestra — Roy McCreight, Floor Manager. Under Auspices Brussels Branch of the Canadian Legion (Proceeds in Aid of Hall Repair Fund) Dancing 9.30 to 1.00 Admission 50c Lunch Counter Tltirtybhree members of the Mel- ville Women's Guild met at the home of Mrs. Orris Elliott on Tuesday evening, Maroh 21st. Mrs, Douglas Hemingway was In the chair and Mrs, Jim Ireland led in the opening prayer. The Scripture was read by Mrs. Alvin Higgins anti Dims. Gerald Gib- son presented the topic and a con- test based on the book of proverbs. Te members decided to sponsor the Wingham Kinsmen's Minstrel Show to be presented in the Brussels Town Hall on Tuesdlay evening, April 4th, at 3.30 sharp, An amusing side was performed by Mrs. Milne and a contest conduct- ed by Mrs. Jim Ireland provided fun for all. On behalf of the Guild, Mrs. Joe Martin presented Mrs. Milne with a gift and said how much her generosity and leadership had been appreciated, and how sadly they would mass' her in the future. Mrs. Lloyd Alcock thanked the host- ess and the ladies in charge of the meeting for their hospitality and the lovely tuna they provided. a,,,,,r The Brussels Branch of the Canadian Legion are holding their Annual Sports Day on July 19th. Kindly keep this date open. EASTER DANCE IN THE Brussels Town Hall on THURSDAY, APRIL 13th Music by Henderson's Orchestra Special Prizes : Spot Dance — Elimination Dance Special Door Prize Admission 75c with lunch included Dress Optional Sponsored by Majestic Women's Institute Notice Of Dissolution 9 Partnership Take Notice that we Wm. L. Baeker and J. Cleveland Baeker hereby give notice that we have dissolved the Partnership carried on by us in the Village of Brussels as "Baeker Bros." as of April I, 1950. All accounts owing to the said business should be paid at the store by April 1, 1950, W. L. Baeker J. C. Baeker Have Your Pacrin and Interior Painting Done Now! Prompt Attention is Assured By Getting Your Order in Early Wm Fischer Phone 23'-r-15. 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