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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1942-12-9, Page 1T RUS ELS OST POST PUBLISHING HOUSE Wednesday, December 9th 1942 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO Santa Claus Sends Message to Brussels Children Septa Claus has informed us that 11e regrets Lhe fact that, he will not be able to pay his usual visit to Brussels on the Sntnrdny afternoon before Christmas but hastens to assure the kiddies that he will make his annual Cliristmas»Eve visit to them personally. With the war on, senting posts of candles and oranges and nuts up and because such things are not plentiful 'Santa, sponsored in past years by the Women's 'nett. tuts and Town Council, will not be ` able to paY his community visit, -Kiddies here must realize that Choy are very fortunate to have Santa calf on them on Christmas Eve this year for in many parts of this war torn world of ours children will not only go without toys and goodies on Christmas but will, be homeless, cold and hungry. 'Fortunate indeed are we here to know that we Itave these comfortand the promise of one viset of Good St, Nick so our chilren may have a happy Christmas. Christmas Entertainment The pupils of S.S. No. 5, Morris 5th line Morris will hold their will hold treir annual, t; Christmas ,Entertainment on Friday evening, Dec. 11 at 8:30 p.m. (official time) Admission Adults 25c Children free. MUNICIPAL NOTICE hereby give notice that the Nomin- ation of Reeve, Four Councillors, Three -School Trustees, and One Hydro Commissioner, to serve the Village of Brussels during the year 1943. will be held at the. COUNCIL OHAMBER, BRUSSELS Nominations from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1942 If demanded a Poll .will be opened .at following places on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1943 Polling Sub -Division No. 1. Robert Patrick, D.R.O. Joe Wilton, Poll Clerk Polling Sub -Division No. 2— Mrs. Wesley Speiran, D.R.U. Ben Whittard, Poll Clerk • Polls to open from 9 o'clock a.m. to 5 p.m. 'R. S. Warwick, Returning Officer Brussels, Ont., December 14th, 1942 No citizen of this town either could or would remain in it if the churches and their influ- ence_were enslaved. Melville ,Church 11 A. M. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper 12.15 P.M. Sunday School and Bible Class 7 P.M. "A cure for Prejudice" Preparatory Service on Friday Night at 8 P. M. COME AND WORSHIP United Church Mlnlater—Rev. Hugh C. Wilson 11 A. M. Morning Worship "What Shall We Ask For This Year?" Junior Congregation 12 Church School and Bible Class 7 P, M. Evening Praise "'We Want To Sce Jesus" Welcome To These Services. Church of En giand Parish of Brussels Rentor. Rev. M. F. Oldham 3rd' 'Sunday In Advent December 13th, 1942 ST. JOHNS BRUSSELS 10;80 A.M. Sunday -School 11.80 A..M. Morning Prayer and Sermon ST. GEORGE'S, WALTON 10 A. M. Morning Prayer and Sermon 11:16 A.M. Sunday -School ST: DAVID'S, HENFRYN 2:15 P.M. Sunday -School 3 P.' M. Evening' Prayer end -Sermon MUNICIPAL NOTICE I hereby give notice that the Nom• !nation of Reeve, Deputy Reeve, and Three Councillors, to serve the Township of Grey during the year. 1943, will be held at the TOWNSHIP HALL, ETHEL at 1 o'clock p.m. M NDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1942 if demanded a Poll will be opened at the following planes on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1943 Polling Sub•Olvision No. 1 At School House S.S. Nol 4 Polling Sub -Division No. 2 At School House S.S,No. 1 Polling Sub -Division No. 3 At School House S.S. No. 2 Polling Sub -Division No. 3A At A.O.U,W. Hall, Walton Polling Sub-Divislon No. 4 At Community Hall, Moncrlof Polling Sub,Division No. 5 At Township Office, Ethel Polling Sub -Division No. 6 At School House S.S. No. 9 Polling Sub -Division No. 7 At Community Hall, Cranbrook Polls to be open from 9 o'clock a.m. to6p.m. J. H. Fear, Returning Officer Ethel, December 14th, 1942. MUNICIPAL NOTICE 1 hereby give notice that the Nom !nation of Reeve, and Four Council- lors, to serve the Township of Morris during the year 1943. will be held at the TOWNSHIP HALL, MORRIS at 12 o'clock noon MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1942 If demanded a Py-7fwill be opened at following places on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1943 Polling Sub -Division No. 1 At School House S. S. No. 1 Polling Sub -Division No. 2 At School House S.S. No. 9 Polling Sub -Division •No. 3 At School House 3. S. No. 2 Polling Sub -Division 44o. 4 At Township Hall Polling Sub-Dlvision No. 5 • Stone. School House 3.8. No. 7 Polinig SuieDivislon No. 6 At School House S. S. No. 10 'Polis to-open-from"'8 'o'clock a.m. to 5 p.m. Geo. Martin, Returning Officer R.R. 4, Brussels Ont. December 14th, 1942. DEATH HARRISON—In Moncrieff on Satur- day, Dec. Seth, Mrs. Ada Harrison, in her 751h year. Funeral took place in 'Knox United Church, Monerietf on Monday, December 7th. 'Service at 2.30 pan, Inter- ment was made in Harvey's Ceme- tery, Logan. NLCHOLSON-2n McK1Uop Town- ship on Monday, December 7th, Daniel Nicholson, in his 83rd year. Funeral was held from leis late residence, Lot 34, •Concession 18, McKillop Twee, =Wednesday, December 9th. Service at 2 p.m. Interment was made in Brussels cemetery. REGENT THEATRE, Seaforth, Ont. NOW PLAYING -..- Robert Stank Diana Barrymore Eagle Squadron The throbbing, pulse -racing drama of those young heroes who did not welt to be stabbed in the .,back . , . and of the women who followed them Into the wart Mon., Tues. and Wed. Bette Davis Olivia de Havlland In This Our Life. A story of aelfishneee and thwarted love, relieved only by the courage and determination of. a slater in at- tempting to find 'tr;ue happiness. Next Thurs., Frl. & Sat,-. DOUBLE FEATURE -- Last Show Starts 8.45 So You Won't Talk Starring - JOE E. BROWN —Alto- Thundering Prairies Coming= Paris Calling 'Self -defile} as practised, by some lieopie means that they deny thein» selves noticing. Local News Items .11/1140.1.1.1910, Notice to the Public— ! NOTICE ! The Galbraith Marti will be oven Try MacDonalds of Listowel for to the public for the winter,' Per your Suit or Overcoat, then yea Livery and Feed Stable, ; will want a Vanliirlc Hat to come W. LITTLE & 0, McKINNON piste your outfit, PHONE No, 16X t —_____ --- ----•- Engagement Announcement Paper Stocks Dwindling The Fergus News -Record last week conte out with only four pages instead of eight, with an expianatros that the management was unable to get enough paper to print the usual edition,. This m•ay be a problem that many newspapers may face in the near future. It would be advisable our readers to make sure that their subscriptions are paid in advance for if a paper rationing should be- come effective, it may be necessary to cut off all subscribers who are in arrears. We may yet come to the name situation that exists in Eng- land where the privileges of being able to obtain a copy of a news- paper is 'a highly valued one. Premier King Knows Where Coronation Stone Hid Prime Minister Mackenzie King confirmed Friday that since early in the war he has been one of the custodians of secret plans showing the location of the historic "Cor- onation Stone" which was removed from Westminster .Abbey to preveut any chance of its destruction under enemy air attack. The fact Mr. Kith held this secret came to light when reports reached Canada recently .of a speech delivered in. Dublin by the Dean of Westminster. The Dean said this valuable relic had been "hidden away in a spot known to very few," including the Canadian Prime Minister, According to tra- dition•, the Coronation Stone, built into the Coronation Throne in West- minster Abbey was used by Jacob as a pillow at Bethel. Anglican Church Notes = On 'Sunday, Dec. 7th, the Second ,Sunday in Advent Rev. M. le. Old• harp hi his sermon traced the growth and various translations arid editions of the Bible. The groat work of John Wycliffe, who trans- lated the Bible into English in 1392 and William Tyndale, who had the Bible printed in 1585 were mention- ed, Eusebilee Greek Bible of 332 AD., the Latin Vulgate of 400 A.D. •Coverdales Bible 1535, The Great Bible of 1540, Geneva Bible of 1560, the King James Version 1604, the one most commonly used, also the Revised Version o1 1885, were all mentioned. The sermon was based on Psalm 119:1 & 2 the Psalm which refers to the .Scriptures as a whole. The second Sunday In, Advent 'i`s observed throughout the Anglican Church as Bible Sunday. 'i'he S. S. Olulstmas ,Social of St John's Church will be held in the church •Basement on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. Practices for same are held on, Saturday afternoons at 3 o'clock, School Notes The annual Educational: service was held on ,Sunday evening last In Melville Presbyterian, church. A number of the students of the Brussels School, under the direction of Mt; Laycock, composed • the chair. The anthem was the Vesper Hynin an old Russian tune, snug with a three-part arrangement by Mr, Laycock. The regular usher. at the service. were assisted by Roes Lawless and inane Dunn, school students. Rev. 7I,, Wilson of the United Church, conducted the first part of the service, the reading of the • scripture' and prayer. Rev, S. Kerr, minister of the church, delivered a ,splendid sermon' based on the challenge "Follow Me" suith Jesus. The offering of $10.97 reeo1Ved at the 0erVice was given to the 'lied Create * * +! The three highest scores of the latest target shooting on the cadet range behind the school are; (With a possible of 60). Idella 73i'yans 40 lean Speran 38 Geeden Parr $6 Mr. and Nlrs, J, Harvey Bryan announce the engagement of their daughter, Myna Beatrice, to Sohn Pletcher Howard of Toronto, eon of Mr. and Mrs. lt, eantes Howard of Goderich. ,The marriage will take place ou Dec, 26th, St. John's A. Y. P. A. A set of lantern slides, depicting the Misionary Work in the Arctic Diocese of the Church of England, will be shown in the basement of St. John' Anglican Church on Thursday, Dec. 10th at 8 p.m. under the aus- pieee of the A,Y.P.A. Plan to at- tend. CARD OF THANKS 1 wish to sincerely thank the members of the Legion and all others who helped to snake 1t Possible to send me the box of good things which I received. Many thanks and good wishes to all at the coming Christmas season, 'AB Gordon. Workman CARD OF THANKS The Russell fatuity wish to ex- press their appreciation for the many acts of kindness and expres- • sions of sympathy and condolence extended by friends and neighbours during the recent illness and death. of their beloved sister. Mr. Herbert Russell Oran Russell Mildred Passmore. SALVAGE—Bones and Fats Up to now there hasn't been so musb activity here in the collection of salvaged bones and fats, but a recent dispatch. from Ottawa• which appears on an inside page, empha- sizes the need Oar hones and fats. Read about it under the heading SALVAGE. Bones and fate axe worth money so they are worth saving and turning in as war war material. Annual Meeting Of St. John's Church Guild The annual meeting of St, Jbhn's Chinch Wo,nen'e Guild was held at the rectory on Tuesday, Dec. 8th at 3 pen., with a good attendance of members. The meeting opened with the Advent Hymn "The Advent Oe Our King" followed by the scripture lesson• autl prayers by the rector, Rev. M. F. Oldham, The annual treasurer's report was given which showed bitat the organization has had a good year and has, a sub- stantial balance on hand to carry on the work for the new year, Mrs. Geo. Davis, president, was in charge of the meeting. it was decided to repair the choir cassocks' Arrangements were made for the Annual Christmas Social of the Sun- day ;School on Dec. 23rd, It was decided to decorate the church for Chiesttnas Season on Saturday, Dee, •17th.i••�1 Mrs. Roy !Kennedy gave an inter- esting and instructive paper, on the life and work of Florence Nightin- gale also the founding of Red Cross Work. This was much enjoyed by all present, The officers were eieeted be dacclaenation for the new year and 1ar0 as fellows:- President, Mrs, Geo, Davis Vice President; Mrs. A. 0 Demos. Treasurer, Mrs. xI. Bryan ,Secretary; Mrs. Wm. Mid utcheon At the close of the Meeting the hostess, Mrs, M, F. Oldham served a tasty lunch. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jean, 15th, 1948, at the home of Mrs. 0. Muldoon, Votes of thanks 'were given. Cha hostess Ma's, Oldham, Mrs. R. Kennedy and officers, Fresh Traits, Just washed and Piled into a bowl, .are a delicious Bummer dessert. And they tare, l-0 sugar. o �r. ,U 4: ;1: :i: Obituary * r Mrs. Margaret Jane Smith (Crystal Clly Courier, Manitoba) Mrs, Margaret Jane Smith, widow of 3. P. Smith, for many years a resident of Winnipeg died Sunday in her 89113 year at 150 Mayfair avenue. Mrs. Smith was born in County Huron, Out., and at an early age came to Manitoba and was one of the pioneer settlers in the Crystal •City district, where she took an active part in the various activities of the community. Over 31 years ago she came to Winnipeg along with her hus- band, who predeceased her in 1912, and ntacie her residence here ever sines, ,During the first Great War she wa in charge of the Red Cross unit o Maryland church and gave unstint ingly of Iter time in this .connection She was also interested in the Un ited church fresh air camps and was an officer of the Womens union of the United church. Surviving are her son, 11. L. Smith, three sisters, Mae. S Eolsnlire, Ethel, Ont.; Mrs, J. Brad- ley, Crystal City, Man., and Mrs. Ford, California; three brothers, W. J. Sharpe, Walter Sharpe in Brussels, Ont„ and Geo. A. Sharpe, of Crystsl Ctty, Man• The funeral service was held Tuesday Brom Clark teatlherclale funeral home, Rev. W. T. Brady, Miami, Man..; (former 'minister of Maryland church), officiated, Burial took place In Elmwood cemetery. BRUSSELS COUNCIL The regular nl0uthly meeting of the Brussels Municipal Council was hell] in the Public Library on the above date. F. Santis being absent, The minutes of the last meeting being read it was moved by W. Willis, seconded by H. Champiele that the minutes .be adopted, —Carried.. The following .accounts were presented; - G. McDowell, Nov. salary ,.,, 70.00 Geo. Campbell, Nov. salary 6.00 R, S. Worwicic, Nov. salary .. 30.00 Robs. Farrow, street labor' 8.60 Brussels Hydro, street lights 99.00 hail lights 2.235 Dr. Jamieson, professional services 55.90 Morris Twp., taxes on dump 7.29 H. Workman, bauling gravel 7.50 s Postage 3.9a f Morris Twee labor and material on culvert .,,,,,,,, 11.466 ' Ed. Henderson, street labor ,. 23.2a D. A. Rann, wreath 6.00 Relief for November 33 la Moved by H. Champion, seconded by W, Cameron that the accounts as read be paid. —Carried. ' Moved by W. Cameron, seconded by H. Champion that By -Law N1. 4 appointing Polling places, Poli Clerks, etc„ be read the third time and finally passed. ,—tCarrle4. Moved • by H. Champion, seconded by W. Willis that owing to the scarcity of candy and fruit the Brussels Council have decided to forego a Santa Claus for this year. —Carried. There being no further business on hand the meeting adjourned. Miss Minnie Russell Funeral services for Miss Minnie Russell, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Russell, was held on Saturday afternoon, Dec, 5th, at the lieme of her brother Oran H. Russell, fifth line Morris, where elle resided. Rev. Dunlop of Knox United Cihuroh, Belgrave, officiated. Miss Russell was in her 72nd yeor. Left to mourn her are five brothers, Oran and Herbert on the home- stead; William of Calgary. Alberta; Percy of Cannel, Alberta and David of Hanna:, Alberta; also one sister Sara. 1I.s, Robert Clark of Calgary, Alberta and an adopted sister Mildred, Mrs. Alvin Sander, of Humberstone, Ont, Two brothers, Robert an Alfred pre -deceased her several years ago. Beautiful floral tributes showed the high esteem in which Miss Russell was held, inhere was a pillow from the brothers, sprays from Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Seeder and boys; the Knox United 'Churn, Belgrave; the neighbours and from Mr: and Mrs. Fred Noble and family, Streetsville, Ont, Six neighbours were pallbearers: James i Olark, Jaaanes Michle, Earl Auder- son, Willard Armstrong, Ernest I Martin and Ivan McAteer. Inter- ment was made in the family plot in Sunshine cemetery. '4 Christmas Tree Lighting This is to advise you that further ' approval in, connection with the lighting of Christmas Trees, and, in order to avoid confusion, shall super- sede all Instructions with regard to Chrlstnnas Tree Lighting. Complete instructions with re. gavel tom the lighting of Christmas trees and Christmas decorations shall be as follows: (a) No Christmas a res or •Ohrlat- teas decorations shall be lighted ex- cept during the period December 24th to Jaupry 1st, inclusive, and only as permitted ruder (b) and (c) following, --No outside lighting of Christmas trees or Christmas decorations shall be allowed .in any case. No Christmas trees, or Christmas decorations, shall be lighted in con- nection with stores or other nom. mercial organizations, (b) Daring the period, •D'ecelnber Nth to January let, Inclusive, Christmas trees and ' Chrlstmas- deeorations may be lighted within the home, but not on front levees, verandahs or in any plane in con- heotton 'with the hoiile, except In- side the house. (c' During the period, December 2411h to tannery 1st, • inclusive, Ghristmas trees and Christmas' decorations may be lighted in churches, ‘Sunday !Wiloois, parish halls and other buildings in con- nectiOii with churches or religlone Organizations; also In connection'� With hospitals, hall under the atis• "'pikes of reateriiai societies, serrtcd. Harvey Johnston Heads Federation In Morris The first annual meeting of Morrie township unit of the Federation et Agriculture was held in the town ship hall. L. E. Cardiff, M.P., for North Huron, was the guest speak- er. peaker. , The president, William Speirs, conducted the meeting and opened- witb a few remarks concerning the - year's activities and achievements, Minutes of the organization meet- ing were read by the eecretarpr Earl Anderson, The auditors' report was given by Nelson Higgins, who also pre- sided' for the election of officers which resulted as follows: Peed- dent, remdent, Harvey Johnston; vice- president, James Michie; directors for the different school sections: 1, R. Wallace; 3, C. Wheeler; 4, L. Nichol; 5, G. Walsh; 6, R. Currin 7, N. Higgine; 8, F, Shaw; 9, M. Fraser; 10, W. Peapack; U.S.S, 1, W. Kelly; MS.'S, 4, E. Hamilton; U:S:S. 8, R. Henderson; 11, W. Shortreed; 12 H. Brown; C. Coultee; County director, Harvey Johnstone The new president gave a short address. A report of the Huron County Federation held in Clinton. was given by Earl Anderson, Mr. Cardiffspoke on. the agri- cultural outlook, Harry Sturdy, president of East Wawanosh Federation was unable to. attend. Reeve F. Duncan, and •Councilors T. Michie and C. R. Coultas spoke briefly. it was moved by C. R. Couttee and F. Duncan that the county director present the beef and pork resolution to the county dierotore at their next meeting in Clintons A resolution. from the United Fawners of Ontario regarding the manpower situation, was adopted ley' the meeting. BRUSSELS BRANCH RED CROSS The proceeds of the November tea amounted to $17,55 esndthe last sale of salvage brought in 936,51, Tho collection• taken in the Pres. byterian 'Church on "Education, Night" was donated to the Reil Cross. It anlouirted to $10.97, The Wer Workers of the '6th Of Grey and the 3rd of Morris have donated $35 to the Red arosis, This Was raieed at a concert recently given in the Town Hall. clubs, charitable lestitutiens and other sianilar non-commercial or ganizatlone: