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POST PUBLISHING HOUSE
Bride-to-be
Honored By Friends
Mrs. D. A, Ranni entertalned at
Ater home on Monday evening, aesist-
ed by Mns. R Cameron and Miss
Margaret Downing in honor of Mies
I4elen Baeker. The home was
Prettily decorated with peonies and
vases, On the arrival of the bride-to-
be she was escorted to an eaSY
chair whic1i was decorated with pink
and white streamers with a Parasol
overhead which held the contetti.
A decorated wagon labelled Owen
Sound Express and drawn by Betty
Cousins and, loaded with many gifts
fox the prospective bride, inoluding a
number of pyrex pieces, an enamel
clothes( hamper, wall plaques and
kitchen utensils. Nancy Cameron
read the following proclamation:
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Know ye all! whereas Douglas,
sou of Isabella, of the house of
Warwick, and Helen, daughter of
ot Nye house of Baker, having
Mahe& the years of dlecretion 'and
undergbanding seek admission into
the state of matrimony, I, Daniel
Ounid, governor of said state, hereby
proclai!fl them candidates for such
admission on or after julp 1st, 1942.
Wnitten under my hand and seal on
this 212nd day of June 1942,
Daniel (Cupid.
The (bride thanaced her many
friends for the lovely gifts. The re-
mainder of the evening was' Went
playing cards at the close of which
a dainty lunch was (served. Two
songs were sung, Auld Lang Syne
and For Satels A jolly Good Fellow.
DANCE
In Victoria Hall, Jamestown
Thursday evening, July 2nd
Music by McCall's Orchestra
Refreihment Booth
Admission Adults 25c
Children under 12, 15c
Proceeds for War Work.
Wednesday, June 24th, 1942
PEOPLE WE KNOW Local News Items
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Mies Aileen Gibsen, Toroato, was
a week end visitor at her home.
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Miss Idea:eon Speiran is spending
vacation alt her hoarse hen -e.
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Mi90 Elizabeth Becher of Londoll
was home for the week end,
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Margaret Russell, Regle., London
is spending a few •days at her home
here.
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Miss Doris Armstrong, Morris
spent the week end with friends in
Strafeent.
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Dorothy Indevarde, Gorrie, was a
week end guest with Miss. Edna
Davison.
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Mts. Gordon Rymer (nee Gladys
Rowland) orf Atwood is improving as
weld as eau, be expected.
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Alan and James Malt attended the
Mair reunion at Pioneer Lodge
Service Station last Saturday.
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Mr. and Mra. .Graham Crawford
and son Billie of Stratford spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Davidson.'
A Good Play
"Mother in the Shadow"
to be presented in
Brussels Town Hall
Tuesday, June 30th
8.45 Sharp
Proceeds for Brussels ,Red Cross
Cast: -
Sandra Carr, in search of happi
ness • • • Mrs. D. Hemingway
Muddle, the colored maid
' • • • • • Mrs. K. Shurrie
Sara Carr, Sandra's Aunt
• • • • Mrs. E. Wilson
Richard Bard, Sandra's beloved
Howard Ellatott
John A. Brownlow, Sandra's un-
welcome suitor J. S. Armstrong
Eddy & Buster, Richard's friends
• • • • Frank 'Mitchell and
Charlie Fischer
Emily Arden, Sandra's Mother
••••• Mrs. H. Speir
Jeanette Dooley, from Colletss
dress shop ..... Veronica Blake
(Sasdra's Friends)
Betts, Mrs. C. 'Hemingway
Lou ...... Miss Dorothy Wright
LIT ..... ••••• Miss Laura Ellacott
Kay . • . • • • • • Miss 'Laura Speir
Nona • .... Mrs. E. Ellacott
Followed by a Dance to
McCall's Orchestra
Refreshment Booth
Admission — Adults 25c
Children under 12, 15c
"The Lord is my light and my
Salvation."
Melville Church
10 a.m.—Sunday School and
Bible CI ass
11 a.m.—"Fromthence he shall
come to Judge the quick and
the dead."
Sixth in series on
Apostiee, Creed.
7 p.m.—"The man who slew
a ilon."
COME AND WORSHIP.
Unted Church
11 a.m.—Mr. Earl Anderson
will preach.
12—"Church School and
Bible Class
7:0i -Mr, Earl Anderson
will preach.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP.
St, John's
Chutch
11 MM. Morning Prayer
Rev. Jennings ,Preeldier
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Mrs. Noble Gerry and Miss- Eliza-
beth Speir were delegates' at 'Po -
onto last week attending Grand
Lodge. ,
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Mr. and Pees: E. G. Crawford and
son Vernon of .Straeferd spent Sun-
day at the home of •Mr. and Mts.
John Rowland.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. W. rills and
children lane anct Bob, Flint, Mich.,
were week end visitons at the home
of Mr, and MM. L. W. Edo:flier.
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Miss M. Potts, .Guelph and Miss
Miss E, Cunningham, Brantford,
were Wednesday vlators at the
home ot the letter's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. D. R. (Cremengham.
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•Ca.pt. H. V. Kerney, M.M„ returns
to Monteith on 'Timesday after
(spending a -week with his wife and
parents, Mr. and Ms. Frank Kerney
of Brussels.,
WALTON
Brussels Girl Named
Sebringville Principal
Miss Dina Davison., who has been
teaohing in Gerrie for the Past two
years, has been engaged as Principal
of the Sebringville pane Sdhool.
. CARD OF tHANKS
We with to thank our friends and
relatives for their kindness and
symPathe, shown to us during our
recent ‚Sad (bereavement of our little
infant sen, •also to the Rev. Mr. Kerr.
Mr. and Mits. Walter Hamilton
' and family.
The U.F.WS3. held their monthly
meeting at the home ot Mrs. Joe
Ryan on Wednesday, 17th, Mrs.
Speir of Bru.ss.ele, as guest speaker
spoke on Citizenship. A solo was
rendered by Miss Dorothy Turnbull.
A demonstration on IPacking a
picnic basket' by Mrs. Wilbur
Turn.bull,
RAINBOW TEA
to be held on
THURSDAY, JULY 2nd
on the lawn of Mrs. D. A. Rann
Tea served from 3 to 5
ADM I SSI ON -25c
Under auspices of Morning Star
(Rebekah Lodge,
Wit That Kept The
"Great Profile" Young
How Jan Barryntore's Jests, all
his life, ,dhallenged illness, eteim
ming the ravages of time and
trouble, Will he revealed to you if
you teed The , A.menican Weekly
with Sunday's (Sane 28) issue of
The Detroit Sunday Times, Learn
blow his reckless humor didn't
desert him as he played out the last
scene with a (mete. Be sure to get
The Detroit Sunday Times.
Notice!
Fire is the great& cause of -waste,
for your own protection: -
Do not smoke In or around your
outbuildings.
Do not handle gasoline near a
flame or spark. •
Do not allow oily waste to acoumu.
late..
.
Clean up all rubbish and litter
around buildings.
See that your electric wiring is
properly done,
ELMA FARMERS MUTUAL
FIREINSUJRANCE Co.
Brussels Auxiliary . '
Members Hold Social '
The regular meeting of ,the W.A.
of the United Church was beld
Thursday, being Ili • last meeting
l
until the. fall. The resident, Mrs.
W. Huggins, °card the chair and
the meetin.g opened 'with a hymn.
Mrs. John Rowland readi the Scrip•
ture lesson, followed by the Lord's
prayer, Wire A. Baeker read the
minutes, Miss E. Downing gave
the treasurer's report andMrs. G.
Sandemoll gave a report of the
boxes sent overseas, At this meet
-
Mg the -cent-a-day boxes were
handed in. It was decided that
the next meeting would be held at
the home of Mrs. C. Bushlin in
Septenther, the convenors being
Mils. Alex Woodrow. Miss, Flo Bu-
ehanan and Mrs. C. Bushell:, A
hymn was •sung and the business
part closed: with the 1Vlizent1t bene-
diction.
The meeting W80 then opened for
a social time in the form of an in-
door picnic. The gathering was
dividect into eigtht gement and con-
tests followed, with Mrs. 3, ...Bryan%
Mrs. S. Wheeler and Meg. G. Nurse
in change. The ladies took this on.
nortunity of Presenting Nine. Lewis
with an enamelware shower for her
stlenmer cottage. She (thanked the
ladies for their kindly gift. Mrs., G.
Nurse sang, accompanying herself
on Ma guitarafter which a potluck
supper wag served.
REGENT THEATRE
Seaforth Ont.
NOW PLAYING—
Roxie Hart
Starring
Ginger Rogers George Montgomery
a
Hectic story of a girl who
could do nothing wrong.
Next Mon,, Tues. and Wed --
Ann Sheridan Robert Cumlnings
Ronald Reagan
King's Row
The story of a town all knew it, but
none talked about it, except
In whisper.
MATINIEE—July 1st -3 p.m.
ao.oreopmerf
Lewis Russell Attains
Wings, Is Now Sgt. Pilot
Lewis fiew from Moncton,
New Brunswick, to spend an in-
definite leave beep with his family
after receiving bile wings 011 June
19th, Congratulations Sgt. Pilot
Russell.
Wins Quilt
Mrs. George Events was the for-
tunate winner of the lovely quilt
whidh, was on display in the window
as the D. A. Rann furniture store.
The draw was made ea Saturday
evening by Reeve R. Bowman. The
ladies at the quilting circle ref the
81(11 line of Grey . empress their
diorites to D. A. Roan and Flunk
Scott for their .assicatanee and to
those Of the paha who kindly pur-
otased bloke ts.
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Beautiful RoseBush
June is the month of roses and
everywhere now we see them in a
Profusion of colour and variety. Our
attention was drawn this week to a
clenbin.g rose at the home of Mr.
and Mils,. Jno. Rowland on Mill
street. The bush, which was only
planted two seasons( ago, is a riot
of gorgeous( &cep red clusters. It
is a lovely •sight which many people
have stopped to admire. This bush
was not an expel:M.1M named variety
when bought—but who nares when
it produced smelt a astonishing num-
ber of beautiful blooms! You should
see it,
Next Thur6,, Fri. & Sets-.
Preston Foster Lynn Bari
Secret Agent Of Japan
Coming—
Song of the Island
When single featured as these are
shoWn, last show starts not later
than 915. I
MAILING LIST CORRECTED
We Wish( to take this opportunity
of thanking all them who renewed
their Poet, If there are any
.ceitiaglons or enters ktactly call 31
and we will have them rectified at
once. All those in arrears are urg-
ed to renew their subscription to
avoid cost. The Post is 31.50 Per
year.
May Ration Coal
Toronto, — Coal may be rationed
both in Canaan and the United
States this winter, J. MCG. Stewart,
Federal coal adatinieteator for
Canada, told the conventionof the
Canadian Retail Coal Association.
If rationing of coal goeis into effect
in the United $tet0 aa a result of
tranSpOntatiOn coaelitione, it will
surely be ,rationed here almost as
a certainty, Mr. Stewart said,
BORN
GILLIS—To private and Mrs., M,
Gillis of Bruseels, 011 Teesdals
Julie 2fird, a daughter, Betty Anne
* * * * .. s' Your Army
WEDDING
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McBurney—Nobertson
BELGRAVE — A pretty June
wedding took place at the home of
the bride's father, 10th, concession
of East Wawantech, when Agnes
Yuill, daughter of Adam Roberteen
and the late Mre. Robertson lecame
the 'bride of Gordon Ross McBurneY
gon of Mrs. McBurney and the late
Samuel McBurney. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. A. IL Wilson
of Whitecturch. The bride, given in
marriage by her father, wasbecom-
ingly attired in a gown of romance
blue with a corsage of Dream- roses
Mrs. Dawson Craig of Whiter:hutch
was her sister's bridesknaid, wearing
aqua blue Sheer and a corsage of
Dream roses. The groomsman was
Alex. Robertson, brother of the bride
The wedding music was played by
Mrs. R itt. hia, sister of the
bridegroom. Following a trip to
Windsor Mr. and Mrs, McBurney
will reside on the bridegroom's Parra
in East Wawanosh.
Jones—Smith
BLUEVALE—A quiet wedding
was soleumieed at Nye United church
parson,age, Bluevale, at high noon
Wednesday when Donna, Jeanette
daughter of Mrs. ,Smith, Morris
township, and th.e late Mr, Milton
Smith, was united in marriage to Mr.
Orville jonee, Luelmew, son of Mr
.and Mrs. James Pones of Auburn.
Rev. Campbell Tavener, Bluevale,
.otficiated. The bride was gowned
in rose wool sheer with white aces-
soriee, and wore a corsage of yellow
carnations. The beidesmaid, Miss
Pearl .Tones, sister of the bride-
groom, were turquoise blue Sheer
with White accessories and a corsage
of pink carnations. Mr. ROSS Smith,
brother of the bride, was groom -
man. Following the ceremony, a re.
caption was( held at the home of the
bride's mother. Atter -a trip to
Northern Ontario, the couple will
reside in Lucknow. For travelling
the (bride donned a gown of • tur-
quoise blue sheer, with white ac.
cassettes.
McAmeter—Cairns
The home of Mee. Jack McKenzie,
,sieter of the bride, was the setting
for a pretty June wedding this
afternoon when Ruby Ann, daughter
of Mrs. Aecthibald Cairns, became
the bride of Mr. 'Clifford Bryan
McAllister, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert MdAlliater. Rev. flames
Anna, at London, Ont., perforined
the ceremony, and Miss Doris Mc-
Allister, -sister of the groom, played
the wedding music.
The bride, given in marriage 'by
Mn Jack MoKenzie, wore a
turquoise blue erepe dreas. with
mato'hing hat and •Shoulder veil, and
oarried pink carnations, She was
attended by Mies Maudie Paffitt as
bridesmaid, in a blush pink slink
jersey dress. Mr. Alex Bryans was
the best man,
At the, reception whichfollowed.
the (bride's. mother received wearing
a .gkipPer blue dress with corsage of
(Pretmier roses, Mrs McAllister
assested lis navy sheer with corsage
of Briarcliff roses.
After a honeyanoon in Muskoka,
thecouple will live in Blu-evale,
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The recent announalcement iby the
Wartme Prices and Trade Board
restricting demonstrations of farm
machinery at fall fairs., exhibitions
and plowing matches will give the
directors an excellent opportunity to
assist the fernier of Ontario at the
International (Plowing Match In
Huron .Comity this fail. With new
machinery becoming very difficult
to obtain and with repairing of
farm madhinery so important, the
edateational aspects of the Inter-
national Plowing Match will be in-
creased a great deal when the event
is held In Hullett Township on Oc-
tober 13, 14, 15 and 16. Farmers
will want to know as Irina as
possible albout methods and means
of innsrovng machinery so that the
maximum benefit can he derived
from them. There Is no donbt that
a tour of "The Tented. City" will be a
virtual tour of education.
Thonsanas of farmers frani' all
parts of Ontario Will dome prepared
to make .the most of the. suggestions
offered.•
J. A, Carroll, 'Secretory -Manager of
the Ontario Plowmen's •Alesociation
is very optimistic about the. matcll
this( fall. He has. been greatly impres,
.sed by the excellent ground work
laid for the event bit Huron. •Clounty
Plowing Match Comanitee. In corn-.
Patty with members of the executive
of the Ontario Plowmen's AsSocta-
tin. he reeently toured th.e site of
tate match, and saw the demonstra-
tion plots, of hybrid 'corn, eitport
turnips) and soya beaus on, the farm.
of 'W. .1`, 'Whyte, Said Mr, Carroll,
"Elverytbnig point; to a truly great
Internetional this fall in Huron
Ceunty,"
Deserved tribute will be Paid to
the fighting men of Canada's army
duriug Army Weeks, June . 29th to
July 5th, Tide week has been set
aside In response to widespread
public demand for the Purpose of
honoring the men in• bitailti who have
offered to sacrifice their lives if
need he in the struggle to defeat the
aggressors and to preserve demo-
cratic freedem.
It is true that the army has been
somewhat eve:shade:ea to the
present time by the sterling per-
formanee of Canada's air force and
navy, Which have seen action on
many fronts, while the ateny has
remained inactive so far as actual
combat l cotreerned. But it should
not be forgotten that in the end it
will require an invasion ,of the
European continent, to ensure the
defeat of Hitlerism. Then the army
will be called upon to play its part.
Meanwhile Canadian troops' both in
England and in the Dominion are
training tirelessly ty et themselves
for the 'supreme struggle Which Hee
ahetud. In training cents -es, schools
and Q:Sups from one end of Canada
to the other they are undengoing
strenuous physical training and
instruction in modern -weapons of
war so that they will not be found
wanting when the zero hour comes.
The lade of Canada's array have
sacrificed all the 'comforts of
civilian life and the seise:elation with
their loved ones in order to serve.
their country. During Arony Week
civilians. generally will have the
opportunity of showing their ap-
preciation a this sacrifice,
They will have a chance te visit
training camps, to witness parades
of the troops', as well as to entertain.
the .goldiers in their homes and at
dances and concerts. They are
asked, toe, to write letters and. send
Parcels to the boys overseasduring
this week.
This is a citizens' show and every
community in Canada will want to
have part in honouring the country's
fighting maron blikis occasion. Not
only will it prove to the soldiers that
they have not 'been fongotten by the
citizens generally but it will assist
in enlightning the public more in—
timately about the role of •Cargada's.
anmy and. the manner in which the'
trovti are careci for and trained. IC
should serve to arouse patriotic'
fervor 11o. a high pitch and to give
the people of Canada a real oppor-
tunity to demonstrate ifheir true
appreciationof the men who are
making the greatest sacrifice in the
battle to preserve world freedom.
Ont. The bride went away in a
navy blue and white ensemble,
--axtraot from The Toronto Even-
ing Telegram SaturdaY, June 13,
1942.
Walsh—Shannon
A quiet wedding was solemnized
at the Anglican Rectory, Mitchell on
Satin -day. Rev, C. L. Langford
otfietating when Agnes Daisy (Beth)
Shannon. only daughter of the Tate
Hugh Shannon and Mrs.. Shannon,
Walton (became blie 'bride of
Williams Harvey Walsh sewed
.eldest Son of Mr, and Mrs. P. A.
Walsh, Linkiam, Seek, Tthe. bride
Wore a floor -length gown, of white
marquisette ever taffeta, her
shoulder -length veil was held
in place by a Halo of white roses,
she carried a white prayer boolt
trimtned with, 'white streamerg end
rose :bode. For Something old the
bride chose a handkerchief of 50
years old. Mrs. IL R. Melarell
Hernilten. sister Of 'the groom was
Inlidesitnaid wearing 6, floor -length
gown of glue net OVer'laffete,• silver
'slippers arid -carried
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H, R. McLaren Hamilton brother -In-
law a the groom was best man.
The grooms gift to the bride was
a gold wrist watch.
'bridal couple lett on 8, motor
trip to He:mitten the bride travelling
in a rose 'beige frock 'with white
mcceesories.
Upon their return they wilt live in
New Dundee.
Bride Elect Is Honored By
Walton and South McKillop Friends
Miss Beth (Shannon. of Walton,
bride elect of this month has been
a guest of honor at a number of
delightful .showens. recently.
H. Sellers and IVIrla R Travis of
Walton were the hosteseas of a very
delightful gathering at their home
in honor Miss Shannon and
presented her with a lovely miscel-
lan.eoust (shower. Alm, John E.
Daley ententained the ladies of the
-concession of 1VIcti11illop and pre-
sented her with a lovely Kentwood
blanket and a walnut coffee table
and other gifts after the presenta-
tion. Ths ladies served. a lovely
luncheon, at which Miss Margaret
Shannon 'aunt of the bride poured
tea. • Mrs. 'Margaret .Shannon of
Walton entertained the United
.0ms:ill choir on 11hursclay night and
they presented Miss Shannon with
walnut end table,
Mr. ,and MnS, G. Wells and Miss
Joan of Toronto are spending their
holidays( with Mr. and Mrs. W.11
Itumphriest.
Bowling Jitney
The bowling seaSion wag officially
opened an Monday nighl When 4
rhileS competed for the first jitneY
of the seaeon, Tho, winatera were
first, R. J. 'Bowman and seCond, Joe