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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1942-7-29, Page 1•f THE BRUSSELS POST MINI_........_ .. . Wednesday, July 29th, 194`2 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO POST PUBLISHING HOUSE ®---'— --_--- Mr. Blackstone, expert piano tuner and repairer is in this vic- inity this week. • , . • • .. • ' • •••• • • Please leave orders at The Brussels Post or phone Blyth 119. CIVIC HOLIDAY BRUSSELS To fall in line with other muni- cipalities in . the Province, the business people ask that MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd Be Brussels Civic Holiday And I hereby proclaim the same a Public Holiday and ask that all citi- zens observe It as such. R• J. Bowinan, Reeve. REGENT 'THEATRE Seaforth Ont. NOW PLAYING—. Blondie Plays Cupid W ith The Bumsteads Biondie goes romantic and drives poor Dagwood frantic —Also— Charles Starret as "The Medico" Prairie Stranger Mon., Tues. and Wed. Michele Morgan Paul Henreid 1N — Joan of Park Drama -of a grounded Free -French flier, trapped in his native land by foes! Matinee—Mon., Aug. 3rd at 3 P.m. Next Thurs., Frl. & Sate—. Olsen Johnson - -IN -- Hellzapoppin A smash bang, .!ye-fiiiig, tune - filled show. Coming— To The Shores of Tripoli IN TECHNICOLOR When double features are shown last show starts 8:45. When single features are shown last show starts 9:15 • "The Lord Is My Light And My 'Salvation." Melville Church 10 aim.—Sunday School and Bible Class. •11 A.M. "What Is Man?" 7 P.M. "Preaching Under A Handicap" COME AND WORSHIP United Church Minister—Rev. Hugh C. Wilson ' 11 A.M. Mr. C. McCleneghan 12—Church School aed' Bible Class WELCOME TO WORSHIP. No Evening Service Church of England Parish of Brussels Rector.•Rev. M. F. Oldham 9th Sunday After Trinity ' August 2nd, 1942 ST. JOHN'S. BRUSSELS 11:15 A.M. Holes Communion and Sermon 11.15 a.m.--Sunday-School. ST. GEORGE'S, WALTON • 10 A. M. Holy Communion 'and 'Sermon Annual Anniversary Services, Aug. 9th, 11 a+m. & 7 p,m, ST. DAVID'S, HENFRYN 2.15 P.M. Sunday School 3 P, M. Holy. Communion and Sermon 'F * :H * a: News Local Items Mr, Lawpon Clouse oY Windsor Is Brussels Sunday Schools K * 0 0 * * 0 * the guest of Mr. Jack Cameron. * * Enjoy Seaforth Outing NOTICE 1 0 the Brussels Poat will take a 'I A joint picnic of the Sunday t4' Mrs. F. •Donnelley, Guelph, is schools of. Brussels' was held at the her a' e1', y or, ae Lions Park.at%-eaforth es Thursday, Mr. and Ma•s, L. W. Daimler spent The fine day drew an attendance of Part of Thursday after^noon in Streit- aver 500. Swimming was enjoyed and games were Allayed. A splendid Jori• lunch was served. a * * Miss Wanda Hobbs, Toronto, is a Saturday Salvage Day visitor with her aunt, Mrs. E. The monthly salvage collection Brewer• will be made this Saturday See that * * makeMrs., Dave Walker of Kirkland You make your oontibution this month and every .monith. Bement, Walker. is visiting with Mrs. Sam 'ber that all mlagazines and papers • * * allkea. must be tied securely in separate Mn, Elston Cardiff M.P. and Mrs. bundleat Crdiff arin Ottawa for a few visiting with father, J Gaynor. weeks. At The Churches. * * * Services In Melville PreslbYterian Mr. Dave Miller, Timmins, is visit• church on Sunday were conducted by the minister, Rev. 5, Kerr. Ing with hie parents, Mr. and Mrs. At the United church, services Thos. Milder. were eonduoted by Mr. Earl Ander- * .k son in the absence of the minister, Rev. Hugh C. Wilson. The motor, Rev. M. F. Oldham conductedthe services in the Brun eels Anglican church. Brussels Boy Has Narrow Escape The plane in which Sergeant Wm. Rowland took part inthe raid over Hamburg on Sunday night was damaged gay a Nazi fighter. For- tunately for 'Bill' bhe German was driven off and the bomber returned from its. flight. Sgt. Rowland said fires of leam4bueg were visible for taterty mi'les� Mies Pearl Baeker, Toronto, is holidaying with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Wan. Baelter. e 0, * Mr. Clark Cardiff, R.C.A.F., is home on. a month's leave to help with the harvest, * * * ,The Misses Hislops and Mr. Toni McFladzean spent a day in Atwood with Mr. and Mrs. Dickson. Miss Frieda ,Sehneller, Brantford. is the guest of Miss Evelyn Can , ninghani at her home here. * 5 a Mr, and Mrs. D. C, Warwick of Owen Sound visited their parents and other friends here Sunday. * * * Me, Scott Davidson and friends spent the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Robt, Davidson. ' * * 5 Spr. Ross Whittard of Debert, Nova Scotia, spent a few hours with his parents last week, * • a Miss Mary Walker, Toronto, was a visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. 'Walker. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Orval Whitfield spent a few days with friends in and around Brussels and Walton. Miss Jean Scott and Mr, Frank Scott epenit the week end with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott Miss Evelyn Cunningham, Reg, N.. Brantford, is holidaying with her Parents Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Cun. ningham•, • • • Mils. W. H. Kelm, Misees Mlia Kerr Doris Armstrong, Mary Helen Kerr and Mary Wilson, spent Thursday afternoon in Stratford, 5 * • Mr. and, Mics, Geo. Thomson and grand daughter, Faith, of Toronto, elpent ISM week at the home of Mr. and Mrs• J. C. Backer. * * • Mims Jean and Helen Wilson are visiting in, London with their aunt .Margaret Rusaell. The little girls' mother ac'eompianied them also O '% • Mien Mary Wilsons only daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Garry Wilson of To. ron.to is spending her holidays with her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Kerr, • * * . Mr. Walter Kerr, .0,N.R. agent bad the miislfortune to wrench his book one dray last week, He is confined to his bed. Here is hoping he will soon. be O.K. * * e Mr. and, Mrs. Charlie Davidson spent Friday last in London. Miss Gladys and Miss Maty Baelter re- turned with them for the week end with their paren-s !fere. * * * Mise Cowan accompanied by her - ,.-- --�-1 r—"'i.,1'•-"%"'-- CARD OF 11 -'...INKS "J wish through the 'Post' to thank the Grey, Twp, Council and through thein the people of Grey Twp., for the very acceptable gift of a wrist watch which was given me recently. These tokens 0Y appreciation are vea'y much appreciated, by the men on active service, both for their beauty and utility. Your kindness will long be remembered, Opl. C. Bateman. ATTENTION The Trustees, of the Village of Ethel have proclaimed MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 1942 AS GIV!G I OLlDAY Recruits Wanted No, 1 Mobile Unit, under the com- mand of Lieut. A. C. F. Winslow, with headquarters at London, will be in Brussels every Friday morning for the purpose of recruiting for the Active ArIny and for the Veteran Guardia. They will be at the Brussels council chamber at eleven o'elodk each Friday, morning. The Army needs men See Lieut Winslow on Friday morning. '`,.week's vacation as is the annual„'i' *•,ouetom of this publication, This.* '1' sear It will be the week of 0 1 August 12th, when there will be a' * no Jaime of The Post on that it * date. Correspondents are re- '4 * quested to send in their news '* * as usual each week, 'k '1' '# * * * 'k * * London Man Suffered Stroke . The many friends et A. J. Helm, 192 Wharncldffe Road, London, beard with regret that he suffered a stroke one day last week. While repairing an .awning on the front of the Jean Ferguson Dress Shop, 6 Ontario Street, Stratford, he suffered a stroke and collapsed on the pave- ment. He was rn34red bo Stratford General Hospital, where it was be- t Library Closed The Brussels Library will remain closed for the next two weeks start- ing on Monday owing to Mrs. M. Ballantyne, librarian., being on her vacation. CARD- OF THANKS We wish to thank our neighbors and friendsfor their acts of love and sympathy during the recent lass of a beloved, husband and father, Dr. T. T. McRae, Also for the many flora] tributes, Mrs. McRae and Donald CARD OF THANKS Mrs. B. F. Carr and fancily wish to thank the many friends and neigb- bours who so generously showed their sympathy in such kind words, thoughtful acts and gifts of beauti- ful'flowers at the time of their es treats sorrow. Wife and Family. Requests have been made at this office for an editorial column, so we will endeavour to comply. It is desired that .people will begin to tura the pages every week in the hope of finding some ,choice argument. It is also our wish that they are not disappointed. 'Some of the c'riticisui contained herein may be commented upon—favorably or otherwise. For years The Post refrained from paying certain things for fear of hurting someone's dignity. That is a thing of the past now, and if any. ',thing can be offered for the good of oun community or the betterment thereof its going to appear in. print— and rint and let the chips. fall where they may. •fust , look for the heading— "Editorials' and "Note and Com- ment." You may tied some choice bits of interest. This. week the "Note and Comment" is followed ,by two Editorials copied from an exchange, * * * NOTE AND COMMENT The big itean of interest these days is the "harvest" and townfolk g, lendina hand for a day or more, each week. True, the story some- times heard. about townfoiks being more of a hindrance, but not all: As yet only one villager has register• ed for farm work and here is' his ale ilioation: • 'can stook, pitch shearvea, build loads, feed .separator and handis horses, Just Phone 31 * * * * e * * Obituary * * * * * a * B. F. CARR Mustard who died Monday morning Ethel was deeply shocked an immediately following an injury Monday of last week at the Passing suffered wirer he was kicked iu the of one of its prominent business stomach by a horse, men. B, F, Carr, wieo had been in The late Mr, Mustard was a life - failing bealth for several weeks long reaideut of Morris township. but was Musk suddenly with a I -le was born on the farm on wh'eh heart attack which, proved fatal. he was fatally injured and his He was a member of the United doanism is mourned by a large num- Church and had always been greatly ber of friends; and acquaintances. interested en this work taking an Im his seventy-fourth year, he was active part in it until he lost his the son of the late Alex Mustard and hearing, Jane Goultes. He leaves to mourn Mr. Cern was in his 80th year. his passing, his sorrowing wfe, one sixty For the past years he has son. Stanley of Morris, three daugh- been associated with the harness tens, Mrs. Virden: of Luoknow, Mrs. and shoe business, having been in S. Walsh of Nast Wawanoah and this work in Ethel for over twenty Lena at home. One brother, Sohn Years. He is survived by bis wife, one daughter Mrs. R. C. Wiibee of the 6th Con. o5 Grey, and one son Roy of Kindel Ave., Toronto. Two children having predeceased him, Rita. In childhood and the late Mrs. Gordon Hestia of Winghaan. The 'funeral was held on ThursdaY afternoon at the United Churoh. Ser- vices being conducted by Rev. Blo,rold. Snell, his pastor, assisted by Rev. Johnston of Fordwich and Rev. D. Lucas of Elmwood. A beautiful solo. "Crossing The Bar” was sung by Mr. George Pearson with Mr, Arnold Earl at the organ. Many lovely floral tributes marked the high esteem in which he was held: Interment took place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. Kick By Horse' Proves Fatal * The community was shocked by the sudden tragic death of Alexander The following death notice refers to a much loved uncle of. Newton McCauley of town and he and Mrs. McCauley attended the funeral in St. Marys on July 9th. WILLIAM MCCe,ULIY Just a little . over three menthe after he .rad retired inion the position of Supervisor for the Parks Board, William McCauley died at the home of his nephew, Albert McCauley, James St.. North, on Monday, in his eightieth year. He had been ill since Friday. u Willis McCauley was a man highly thought of by all who knew Trim. He was honest in all things .and a good friend. He loved flow- ers and was successful particularlY is the cultivation of 1'058&. The Present fine state .of the St. Marys .parks is a ntonument to his good Work, Mr, McCauley was born nearCaledonia, Ont. At an early age he went to work for• Senator Gib. son at Beamsviile and 'became an expert stone -cutter. Thirty-seven' years ago he came to St. Marys as one of four stone -cutters to work at the Horse Shoe Quarries, then managed by the late A. W. (Curly) MoNeill, on the site of the present cement property. Later he was employed by the Thames Quarry until they ceased, operation. He then became foreman at the C.N.R.freight eheilisi retiring at the age limit in 1928. The Parks Board then engaged him and he continued as supecwiear until the end of March and a sister, M,rs, Wm. Turvey pre- deceased him. Funeral services will be conducted from his late home, lot 23, conces- sion 2, Morris township on Thursday, July 30111 at 3 p.m, by Rev. 0. Fowler of Bluevale Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be made in Brussels cemetery. keyed that the stroke was not a i at Brussels. et this year when Sae sent in his .serious one. The attending .. * 5 * resignation. The Board re-gretfully bphysician t lbeave thed hr. piHetal would In. regaltds to, the question often received his resignation. and put un fewe able so.'leMrs hospital in a Public record a high tribute to his. days. Mrs. Helm was formerly asked in regards , to this paper Mise Mae Wilkinson of Brussels. pablishng the aruiutesj of local school faithfulness and eitficieney, board meetings]—we11, in' the first He belonged to the Masonic Order t1' �"'-",,... place they are not handed in and and was a. cneanbei of the Bloc sister Mrs. R. Townsend and niece y Knights, He was a .member of Miss Dorothy Little are gone on. a 1E thiel is hiiliossible, the second Dias two weeit'sj holiday up the Ottawa 15, we are not notified as to When Fir Yi�Presbyterian McCauley revers Harried, fie River, the meetings •are to be held, The, Wheel tax ie a big isone here and j .mode bis home with his nephew, * * * Albert Me0auiey, ,Fames St., North. Mr. and Mrs, W. T, Rose and ratepayers are interested in it as The funeral wa.s•held from the daughter.Fannie and son Glen and Well es other nninictpal affairs. * * * . Ross Marriott Funeral Home, Wel- • other r with Mia. town Smith other relatives in town this week, bas been drawn to dols. biting areal! Strachan, pastor of First Presby - children. One, case was made terian 'Church, eonduoted the service * • and &Welt particularly on the de. Mrs, :Dunbar and her little neice Public through these whims and ceesed's great love of flowers and areveral Wel- wife dna. daughter of .Ohesleg are lin ton 1St., Seale Rev. J. T. tl and During recent weeks our attention ling ton Speirs returned home last taro others, p i t ly. On ;Saturday after visiting Mrs. Bellt oc'casdons local "pats,' lying in especial!)+ importedroee% Among the theater's sister, in Toronto, for dooilwaya along the business Section the beautiful floral offerings was a the each few weeks. are known .to snarl at paessersby -goigeeus basket of roses from Me and even, "pretend" to stop people own garden, Kelso tributes ficin ,Cadet leuaeell B. Fergusop, son entering their abode or baguet. Park's albbelabors. •Relatives and frieede of ,Mr; and Mrs. Geo, M, Ferguson, places, This would cause one to and belghbors. . Toronto, with a. !flirty of 12 left To- be, a little inclined to use a club, but ` Among those pr eaeluttrom .Nast of ronto for ;Gordon *read, Victoria, as It is not enelteenty to carry Stroll WWII were: Reba McCauley, lirdtlr~ BIC,, and will be there for' the next weapon while eho9ping the next been and niece, Dona Macauley,.Mrs, J,, three months, They have a tail die' would be to find out hew many dye 'Knowles, Beamsville; Newton Mc. 1 In, town have hail a 1942 tag issuer! Wiley, nephew ane} Mrs. McCauley, I d the tax maid for per- Brussels, Ont„ Lloyd Limns of the Asked For Details Of Spry Speeches M.P. For North Huron Asks About Cripp's Secretary L, E. Cardiff, (Cons., Huron North) placed on the House of Cornmeal order paper a question as to whether the Government's attention has been called to speeches being delivered in Canada by Graham Spry, secre- tary to Sir Stafford Oripps, in rela- tion to India, and defence and foreign affairs, "On this trip, is he (Mr. SprY) representing the Government of Great Britain, and has he the author. ity to represent them regarding India?" Mr, Cardiff asks. Ere aim wants to know whether Mr. Spry was engaged by War Ser vices Minister Thorson, and whether he was authorized to "visit sections of Canada, to make speeches on this and other subjects." School Opening Delayed Secondary School Pupils To Work On Farms Until September 21 Province Decides TORONTO, .July 25 --The Ontario farmer, hard-pressed for help in harvesting his crops, was.assisted by the provincial cabinet yesterday when an order-inJcouncil was passed which will close all secondary sohoole; from September 8 to Sep- tember 31 inclusive in order to aid havesting. Normally the secondary Scheele, now on vacation, would re. open early in September. The cabinet discussed an acute shortage of .farm labor throughout the province. at meetings Thursday and yesterday, when the decision to postpone school openings Was made, it way, learned. Provision was also said to have been made to postpone: opening of schools up to October 8 if the help of pupils is re- quired by farriers, In thie connection, Premier Hep• burn said school children had bean of great assistance to farmers; It is provided that, with the ap- proval of principals, pupils who ere engaged in Panni, work from Sep. tember 8 to no later than October 9 will be credited with attendance for that period and if the schools remain closed they will be credited with attendance from September 8 until the date of opening, frown 6.15 a.m. to, 8,4.5 p.m. Bussell h t them an Weyoung Men, tied a1f,a o5 'tb 'play base. • rounding cpuntrY. nis dist dill• 1i4, the ocean, Bac ,o Wednesday fin tlu ee home 1118 mission t0 beherein or the stir. RdC.O;C. and: MNs,%hien'*, Lotid'drt• ns Ida Paga. Marys Cemetery. bail, volleeobal1 oe tiwim, ete; Continued on I InterDament Ives de, ,in St. .'ti S4+N'rW±'.+ •41..rr 4µ 1,,,rµ �.,x�iY... -,a TENDERS WANTBO —x— Tenders will be received by the tide/signed, till Saturday, August 1st at :3 o'clock p,m„ for tae work et building one dement abutment at the Ceanbrook Bridge. Tenders will else be received for sufficient gravel, delivered, se required for, the abutment. Tenders may be submitted Sepal, ately or In. total. The lowest or any tender bet ueceasarily leeeSted, J. H. MAR, Merle. _