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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1942-2-25, Page 1THE BRUSSELS Wednesday February 25th, 1942 POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Monster Victory Loan Rally IN COMMUNITY (TALL CRANBROOK THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26th Commencing at 8 o'clock (eD.B.T.) Sponsored by '8.S. No. 8, Grey REV. MR. G. G. BURTON, OF. CLINTON will be Guest Speaker Entertainment will consist of.-'• A Short Snappy Play Songs • Recitations DRAW FOR A CALF WILL BE MADE DURING LUNCH OLD AND NEW TIME DANCING Proceeds to be divided between. the CKNX Orphanage Fund and the Red Cross Admission - 25c & lOc Everybody Welcome •• • PEOPLE WE KNOW '• * • . * ak s: * * •. Ma, and Mrs. Clarice Cardiff; Godeeich, were week end visitors at his home here. * * * Mien Violet 'Ellacott was a week end, visitor with, Mr. and Mrs. •I+'. Connelly ie Guelph. * * * Mr. T. L. IPrest attended the funeral of his brother, Mr. A. W. Prost, Kitchener on Friday, a • •' Mr. Jno. RutleIge, who has been in the Kitchener -Waterloo hospital for some weeks, Sage returned home and is Improving. • • * Mr. W. .'E. Willis. attended the Bakers, Convention in Toronto last week. While there he visited with Archie and Mise Mamie Thompson. Mr. L. E. 'Cardiff, MP., was called home lreen 'Ottawa because of the serious *Thiess, of hie wife. Mrs. ETHEL Miss Jessie Pearson 'accompanied • by Miss Williams, Win'gham, visited one day recent.iy at the home of Mr: Aids. Peer8rrn: . 1v Ir. Jaek Allan and ,Miss Jean e1 Hamilton spent .the week ends in Brussels, also called on friends, in and near Eitel. • • 'Mrs'. John esteehenson, left a week ago.'td spends an indefinite' time at her son's, 07d. eStephensotes, at Niagara Faus, • Messrs. Hanley Belmnier, L: J. `Sinclair and L. R. Sardine of Ham- ilton were home over Sunday, , The 'Ethel Red Cross are holding a concent of local tal'entt, en Friday' night, Feb. 27'th, in the 'township hall, Please 'come and make this a success. Mrs. Percy Stephenson spent a few days in Toronto, visiting her sister! Mrs. Walker.. A number of young folk of our village motored to Brussels on Fri- day night to'enjoy a skate on ,the rent. . The 'Work's Day o1 'Prayer was' well attended. on Fttiday afternoon,, the two churches' `uaitiwg. The leader was Mr*. W. MciInnee. The address was given 'by Mrs, (Rev.. Taylor of ,Oranhrook. Prayers were given by Mee Geo. Menzies,' Mrs. C.' 'Cleaver, 'Mae. Alex.. Dunbar, Mrs. M. Alexander, Mrs. Leonaedj iSinelair.. A duet'"rn the •Garden," was 'Jung' by Mile C. Rietrards and Mrs. Alex. Pearson, which was enjoyed by all. Diesels, Clark Cardiff ee Brussels aril Calvin Kpauter of Wingham. ,spent !Sunday at John lereuter's. Me village sdiool is not abservhig "Daylight Saving Time" until 'atter Easter. .Mrs. Taylor of Cranbrook was the sPeaker at the prayer service held in the Preslhyterian church on Fri•. •dlay afternoon. Personale: 'Mrs. P. 'Stephenson with friends in Toronto; Stanley Alexander, R:C.A.F., Trenton, at hie home here. Cardiff's many friende, will be 'glad to know she is somewhat improved. Newton McCauley s'eceived the sad newel the death of his youngest, deter Ada (Mrs'. Wilson) of St. Marys, and the and his daughter Mrs. Wm. 'Cardiff attended •the funeral there on Thursday. dynalpatfiy Is ,extended to Mr. 'OfeCaudey.: Just How Cold Is Soviet Winter? Just how cold is it? Frosts be- gin in European Russia on Oct. 1 the ground is atone hard by Nov. 15. Average temperature is 20 below zero an January and Stays below till April, witth occasional drops to minus 54, except along tibe Black S'ea, when•@•ib an_ayelse to 6 above. Winds of near•huoriaan.e force are weekly affairs'. lekraine tanners, • expect frost as late es May 24. elite Soviet June es, recommended, hangover, by all Russian poets, regardless of poli- tics (OE' S. The Winter eel of sun,shine. Vitamins 'hand''oet,door exer- cise has an enfeebling effect on the Russian people, the books, say-. SKATING PARTY under the auspices of St. John's Anglican Church Wednesday, March 4th Lunch served after skating in the church basement.. Admission 15c & 10c 'UUEstample is 1 stronger than precept." Melvill Ch h 10 a.m.-Sunday School and cBible Class 11 a.•re--'"The God We Worship." 7 p.m. -''!Life Through Another'." COME AND WELCOME. • United Church 10:30•-"FInding, Salvation." 11.30 -Church School and Bible Class 7 -"Tasks of the 'Day." Worship God by your presence', St; Johns Church 11.15••a.m,-Morning' Prayer Rev. F. W. Davis Atwoodeaceameaffralawevieef UNITED SKATING PARTY The annual eilcating party of the United church. Y.P.S. drew a lerge crowd eo the 13rusesels arena en Fri- dny .erven.ing. After an enjoyable evening at the rink, lunch was sere-, eel at the church. ' Ile r re !Imre eiel tE' A "l" C,P'c, Cert!, Orf • BRUSSELS, ONTARIO Results of Victory Loan Drive in Huron Co. These Returns up to Feb. 23rd. 98.$0% of your canvassing time gone District ,Objective Total Sales % of Quota Ashfield Twp, 56,200600 Wawanosh W. 38, .,,.. Colborne Two, 89,200 Goderich Town ............. 310,900 Wawanosh E. TwP........c.« 27,760 Winghtum • .. 144,850 Turnibertry Twp. Howiok Twp. .... . Morris Twp... Meleillop Twp. , . •. • , . • . . Hulled Twp. .. .•.•... •,..... Seafooth' ..............: Stanley Twp. - .. Goderioh Twig. ............. T. Heneoll & Hay E. •.•... Zurdoh & Hay W:- r: Usborne Twp. •... 37,700 98,500 44,900 61,860 47,750 24,760 52,600 45,100 45,400 1,5x,100 116,060 :40,000 45,250 69,950 '49,950 ,53,700 130,700 Stephen Twig. „; ;. . ....... 71,460 Total .......... .. ...... . ..: . $1,800;000•, 0.9;700 315% 18,700 49% 113,950 36% 102;700 61% 9,760, 35% 40)250 31%n 14460 33% 32,100 63% ' 17,700 07% /112,900 • .20%a, ~37,900• 67% ` 6,400'"' 26% 24;650'' 47% 4,660 19% 26,250, 58% 74,360 49% ®7,600• • 67% 18,050 39% 26,000 517% 08,750 ` 48% 20,000 40% 15,250; 28%n 46;100• 35% 11,350' 24% 791;500 44% r_ Local News Items Please Ring Off! Patrons of the 1BM. and G. Tele- phone are asked to :kindly ;ring off ,when, they have finished talking se the operators won't 'be forced to listen in to 'see it they have con, eluded their .conversation. W.• 8. SCOTT, Manager. NOW ' P1 AV,NG-. - James Carney Bette Davis .l'A... A,•wr1n, t'arne C. CI. ._liz • Stewart Erwin ' Jark Carson •A hysterical, uproreletia romantic comedy. .• Tv_ Next Mon.. Tues. and Wed. - 2 Features-. ed.-2'Features-- Joan Bennett 'Franchot Tone* She Knew All the Answers' Also-- Boston }hackie starring Chester Morris Roche!! Hudson Mystery •fiver Coney island! '1 Splen In a freak show! Next Thurs., Fri. & Sat,- 2 Features - Dennie Morgan' Jane Wyman 1U11..en of M eenn,ri Th'•ills of. Dodge 'City{ Action of Sante Fe Trail! Also ' Vern -8 Pnr'Io&vht Rnrnf»n- rt.... v.... Tt, 114-4441$ WONDERFUL Soap, 5 bars for ONLY 19c. Satus•• slay, Feb, 28th only -at Grewar's- Liibbys Tomatoe 'Soup 3 tins for 25e; 9titebuoy Soap So a oake; Large tine, a Tomatoes "2 tins' for 25e; We, reserve tile tight to limit family requirements. We sell for !Less See ;our 'Specaial in Oranges. • _A.. M...GREW.AR'•. Phone 5 When 'neeete renter.... are shown 0.•p ee's1,tee•h.1,, h'na later''than- e:4e see t,e Nee ,tial+tete chew: ICEBERG, - ',drover's have large Hard Oriel) Heade of 'California Head 'Lettuce . only 10c; 'Crisp Celery. Hearts' 100 a hunch; Tomatoes New Carrots, Old 'Carrots, Cabbage... See 'Grewar's for, Oranges and Grapefruit, We sell only No. 1,Grade andWb7 SELL FOR LESS, A. M. GREWAR Phone 5 Worl!!'Day of Prayer Ms annual World Day of Prayer, Was held in 4Ielville Preslbyteraan. Church on Friday oe last week, The theme of the service was "I Am The Way" matt was peepareet by lour nrievi1hiaries', Miss lees anet Ter own, China; Mises Kate Mmdamtln, India; Mrs. Jaynes, Dioleson, Formosa ,and Man. Victor Spencer, Japan, Leaders in charge of the service were Mrs. S. Ken', Mrs, R. Hamilton, and Mrs. A, Dames. Special. , prayers were given by Mese D. Dawning .and Miss G. •Sbew'art, A paper was read by Mess M. Robinson. ,(Nits. Wm. King presided at the •organ. ,and 5 sole . was eontnibuted .by ;Maes. Nurse. ' CARD OF THANKS . We.Sleek friends Ineighboers for kindness extended to us at the time of the deeth of our husband and father, F. J. Barnes. It was all much ampreciate;.. 'Mrs Beirnes' and, Family. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends' and neighbors, for their kindle, acts and expressions of sympathy during our recent be- reavement. r The MODonald Family. United Church W. A. The reguliar , monbhIy meeting of the United.,Church W. A. was !held on Tuosdley evening with an tnttend- antce of 20 ladies, at the ,ham's of Kra. 0, ,Sanfdenson, The president Mrs'. Hugg-an, ;preeided and opened the meeting web, singing a hymn . acg3mpanie♦d by Mrs, Stewart at the piano, .followed: by prayer. Minutes of the previous meeting were read by M;Se A, Beaker and approved. After which the .usual discussion, of 'busi- atesel. Wass led) by IVIro. Huggan. An interesting • programme . followed. Miss Re1en-Baeker gave at, in'spiring talk .ane the life of 5t, Valentine. A duet was well • ,renderbel by . Jean ,Slpeiran and •Idella Dryaas, "The White ,puffs of Dover," • accompanied briers. , eC, 'Lewis. A humorous • reading, "Just es we say goodbye," was, given, by Josephine Vanblormen. The evening was 'brought to -e close with bbs..serving of a dainty. Vatell • tine lundh by the hostess. Victory Loan 'Over Half Subscribed' sCt1>aadaLw sghsl}Gictory .Loan, at Mid 'Week swinging along well past the half, way mark toward. minimum objective of $600,000,000. Cumulative total announced early in week $310,- el0,760. Widespread support through- out Country reflected in cumulative total of well over 3004009 'subscrip- tions from individuals in addition to 'those from company anis institu- tions. Dominion Public Relations Committee Victory Loan. Euchre Players Contribute to Red Cross The ,pleasing sum of $12,110 was donated to `the looal 'branch of the Red.'Oroze by .fo,seph 'CeUy, veteran of the first Great War. Mr. Kelly's service station has been apapular.' meeting place for many "eluoln•e" fans of the village and he Sane no reason why hies "gang" couldn't help along ,the Red Creels' clause as well as elle women -of Brussels were doing with their parties. So he cailected 25e from each player and presented the Proceeds to, the Red Cross. s * * e * ,+ ,+ 4 • .. Obituary . * • • * * • • 4 * Mrs Joseph Guerin lioroline', Ot,terbein, widow of the tate.. Joseph' Qd5rin, died at her home here out. R!ad'ne's'day, Peh. 18th;: in her 80th year: The deeeaSed, the daughter of Mr, and! Mrs. Casper Otterbein, was born 'ie Elmira in.1862; In 1879 she was manniedi to Poseph Querin who predeeeaeed hie wife seven years ago." Potty years ago they moved to Bru'ssel's, from Ethel viten Mr. Querin purchased the Queen's Hotel which he -managed for twenty yearn, retiring then, because of 111 health. In: 1929 they celebrated their golden wedding; rMps. Quein was .a widely -known and brighter respected resident and while'ghe had been in all -health for some terve, many were grieved to learn of her passing. ,She i'a:survived by one daughter, Mrs: Harry Kirby and three eons, Harry : at home and Oliver . and Clbristopher of 'Seattle, Wash., and eight grandchildren. Funeral servilcesi eonducteld by Rev. l?', W. Davis' 01 St. Jollies Angli- can Church,were held from her late houue on' Friday afternoon. Inter- ment, place in Brussels eemreltery. 'Pallbearei;s were, E. Welsh, J. Sitannons, J. Logany W. Rose, W. Willis and R. Bowman. St. Joint's Gufld A very ple'asanet afternoon was spent at the 'home ,cat Mrs. Preset, when members of the Guild met for the February meeting. The meeting ' opened with prayers and scripture, followed' by the business part, wbieli,'inicduded plaitai for a pan- cake soeikail and this, was esuecesefuliy held the' next' Tuesday. Mrs. Whit- tard invited the ladies to her .home for the March meeting. Riev.' Davis closed the aneelting mete prayer.. Mrs, !'resit served a :lovely lunch and' a social hem 'en'joy-ed. STOP THE PRESS NEWS I Encouraging News,- Although the ,campaign is draB- ging a little behind that or last June:,, { ea•ic'aY'es Weil 'brought enetnerage- ment. In one clay .the percentage, ok' sales in relation to tee objective rose from 20 to 35:8 with! 27.77 tai• the canvassing tame gone, Mrs. Chas. McDonald Mb's. Chas. McDonald -of the 12th Con., of Grey. ,Twp passed away on Fifty, Feb. 20111. Having been In poor healthforIsome time she was confined to her bed for over 'five weeks at her .son's, tome from which she was removed to Listowel Mem- orial 'Hosglttl .where she passed away two days later. Zthe deceased was formerly Anna M. Zeins,: daughter 'of the late 'Mir. and -Mrs. John, Leine . of Mitchell. She wase' born in 'Logan, Twp•, on, Feb. 14t'h - 118641••- ••here . ehe, ;spent ' the greater pent • et her life and was widely known as 'she was 'book- keeper• in her father's flour mill at .Bornholhn for a nuanlber of years. Later .she 'carried on a tlress,•making business, until este' was united in marriage in 1900, to dere late Charles A. McDonald who owned a , blaok- sfiMtn 'step, in Bornholm. In 1915 the, family -moved to Grey Twp., where ter demise occurred an1 her death is deeply mourned by her many close friends, and acquaint- ances. ' TO Correspondents „ ,Once more we would remind otic oorresponclente tette all iteree .Feint tag to entertah".umiemts.of any dee-drip tion ,where adrntssdoii fee ig charge ed or silver Collection .taken, are re- garded, als' a.dvertleing and ebea'geable . ae.our regular rates, When publi- cation to desired unelee the above conditions, irstrtictio'n 'as' to 'whom they aro to be charged,, slhond al'' waves he given. , Reverie at snob . garllierings 'atter Itberq ita5* taken plant twill' gladly ,be '0eceltlP'r and published tree, 3 She is' .survived by three daugh- terss 'Mitis. F. Pouter (Teazel'), Mrs. H. Willoughby (Flora). Mao, S. WlierrY (Laura). One sone Leslie, and one sieter, Mrs, Peter Campbell of Logan Twp. 'Tire enteral was held from. her lute Lome to Union United Chur'oh of which the deceased was a mem- ber. The Rev. 11. J. •Smell was 111 dherge of the service. Mrs, Angus Blown and Mrs. ,Stanley Meehan sang very beautifeily, "Ni- Dissap- pomtnrent in Heaven" by pe'quest of the deceased. A 'Humdinger "Sing Out. The News,," a 70le presented in Godeiiloh Friday Melee packed .them in and care had been taken to see to 1t .that the crowd was a potential bondabuying one. Me s'fiow was great, and so were the speakers, L, , A. Buckley of Ritehen er and Mayor Brown and C. K. Saunders of Goderieh. A :Y * Bob Bowman of eBrussele is at it again . and is leadinig the paok of sixty 'salesm-ea with a percentage of 67%, Seems• Bob was dbing his very thing last June, 1 * �. Wilmot Haacke ,another ex -warden is close en tie - heels with 47%.. Laird Mickle o1 Hensalli and' Hay'hae 42%. Clinton, ie right ,behind with 41% and. Goderich Town with 30.%.. * Jim Shearer is in a faar,wayta inealiln `goodliiis< promise that his district will captures percentage toners. He 1s' migbik7' Please with Clinton and Goderteis' Township showing a percentage S0 40%. Jtiiali�i * '1 * But Laird Miekle of ,Hensall, says' that if the farmers' in ti's district could sell their beans Mgr Shearer Wouldn't bel in the hunt, and: that he's going to whip theG7intnm.' go-getter, beans or no beans. • • S A Big Disappointment This has, nothing todo with the • Victory Loan -Campaign. When the • company of "Sing Out The News" "' visited Sky Harbor en Saturday morning many of the chores ghee were missing., Tht'y were tired) and'._.,. the hour' was, fairly early -fol - troupers --so They slept in; the • groan of the Student Pilots' could he: heard a ;mile away. Pallbearers were John Campbell, •Ennestt Wherry,,Colwell 'Speiran, Hartwell ,Spelman, -Stanley Meehan and William 'Steelman. The floral ';tribute's) were ''beautiful, a pillow from, the family; Spray, Mr. and,Mrs. Colwell eSpeirani and family; , 'Spray, Gorden' aed Aldine Holt; 'Spray, Ms. and Mns. John McDonald and Mr. nd Mime., Carl Holhnan; (Spray, Mr, and Mrs. Gossett Inglis, Violet and Ern',- ' est Wherry; Spray, .Union United Church. Congregation and neigh - bore. The flowerbearer'swere lefaxine Sireirt'an, . Glenna . Mac'han, Ivah! :Speiran, Noreen; Spelran, Ivan' Speirane. and Weenie Sibeiran. Interment nit Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Pella • County Chairman, G; L. Parsons the Organizer lend •the Aesistant Organizer, are all away • today. nn long triols in connection with the Cssnlpaign ,to various parts of the County and they will be gone all day instead of just part of the day ,(tee usual routline),.so llaroldi WItl#ams• 'Wipes to be- able to get some -work, done. r • * * * Listen to This inepired by the aecomplbahmenlls of the Red Army under almost in- survnountable weather conditions as reveaeed on the 24th .anniversary of its feundfng, John Buchanan, Plea Wawanosh, • on, Saturday aroma twelve endles through show up to the 'hors'e's belly, made twenty calls•' and clased eight sales. He met :3 baker who was d,ebivering frozen bread. The baker said it was the coldest •damtn day this, winter. • * * Congratulations, ' Mr. 'Buebanan, yott are setting a spiendld example to everyone. - * 4 * Cecil Wheeler of Morris, is another who reports Rough; going on the' roads of his township, but he°s getting arcane, He's not the sort of man to quit easily. • **. Has anybody topped this This morning H,:M. Fords of Godo• rich walked. into Hsadgoartere with thwenty appadcatlons,: representing; M 1 Monday sales: , • * l' .r 5' Brussels lording the parade of towns and' v111agea' wide 67%; of .its quota snb• ae,'ribed', is being .pusliede hi' Chalon• with 41%, ,and Goderieh with 4919. The Townehip.of•God'erirtr tope the mural uininicipaliti;es wdtti 67%a, with . Hbwictc and Ilay..Eas't .serh01s con- tenders. each with 45%; * * *. . Speaking of Harold e IDe says it's 'costing a. dollar a day; for•'exiea posthge• ata an'ail that comes ha with not eneuglt 'stamps '*n title' eny'elel es. De sure ' to put ;suffleient' Pottage on your nail sent' in do Headeluar'terfe .#, *.° Keep Punching With the flint week goner Heron is well amend of ate seliedule in tele - flow to 'selling bine elapsed , Iteets it tlier•e, ' • C. K, Sateelons, • • - - Pubiieity Chalenatti:.