Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1944-2-23, Page 1POST PUBLISHING HOUSE BRUSSELS POST Wednesday, February 23rd 944 BR iUSSEL, ONTA. IO Be Sure To Come To The MASSEY-IIARRIS FARMERS' MEET NG Motion Pictures and Dance "ALL OUT TO WIN" Wartime Activity In Field and Factory. "WARTIME SERVICE OF FARM MACHINES" Showing Valuable Hints for The Care of Your Equipment. SPECIAL FEATURE "THE BATTLE FOR BRITAIN" A Thrilling •Picture of how the People of Britain met and mastered the German Plan for the Conquest of the British Isles. Just: released this New Film is one that Everybody should see. • ALSO OTHER COMEDY AND EDUCATIONAL FEAT RES. In Brussels Town Hall on Monday, March 6th SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 P. M. DANCE AFTER THE PICTURES FREE ADMISSION J. W. FISCHER ea, MASSEY-HARRIS LOCAL DEALER Stop Look — Listen Come to the 'Progressive Euchre and Leap Year Dance to be held in the Cranbrook Community Hall In Aid of the Red Cross Friday, March 3rd Cards to commence at 8:30 o'clock There will be a draw for a Comforter during the evening GOOD MUSIC WILL BE SUPPLIED. Admission 25c Lunch Counter In Hall Mrs. M. MacDonald, President Mrs. M.. Engel, Treasurer tanatard st,toas:+4,:'inaw vista, taaatee "Strive to enter in at the A strain gate: for many, 1 say unto you will seek to enter in,' p. able. and shall not. be b.e. 1„ St Luke 13:24. tetatataleigrationttaatattileMMtatetsta Mivile• Church Rev. Samuel Kerr, B.A., B.D.; Minister 10 A.M. Sunday Y Sch ooi and Bible Class 11 A. M. Morning Worship "Dalton and the Ark" 7 P. M. The Rev. Hugh Wilson of the United Church will preach. Louis D. Thompson, Organist and Choirmaster COME AND WORSHIP eietetatectelaeleeeteleiceeteekeetaliteatt United Church. Minister—Rev. Hugh C. WIIsW 11 A. M. Morning 'Worship "John The Baptist', Junior Congregation 12 Church School and Bible Claes., 7 P.M. Union Service In Melville Presbyterian Church. EVRRYun'ta WELCOME EllelgenetenteneettaVelteltialtlitlineallie Church of England gland Parish of - Brussels Rector. -RSV. M. F. *Ohm 1st Sunday In Lent Feb. 27 St. John's Church, Brussel$— 2 P. M. Sunday School 7 P. M. Evening Prayer , and ' Sermon, St.4eorgee, Walton-.- 8,80 P. M. Sunday School 4 P. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon at, David's, Henfryn— 1,75 P„ M. Senday School 2 P. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon Friday, Feb. 25th St. John's Bruseeis-- 3 P. M. World 'oay of Prayer fob Women. Wednesday, March let St. John's Brussels— 1 8 P. M. Weekly Lent Service and Sermon. 9 1Memorial Service For WO. Willis Machan 1 A large crowd of friends and V'"relatiore filled Union United Church ! to capacity • Sunday afternoon, Feb 99 20th, to honor W.O. Willis Machan in a tnemdrial service. WO. Meehan wasthey'eldest son of Mr. end airs, Stanley Machan and was killed in operational flight, December 13th in the Azores. The flag :draped altar was banked with beautiful doral tributes which showed in n small way the love and esteem in which Willis was held in the oommunity. The pastor Rev. S. H. ,Brenton conducted the service assisted by the former pastor, Rev. H. 3. Snell of Auburn and Rev. G. Hazelwood of Walton. During the service the hymns "Onward Ohristian Soldiore," "For All the Saints," and "0! Valiant Hearts" were sung. . Mr. Hazel- wood read familiar passages • of scripture from St. John and from Revelation, Mr. Snell, in an able manner delivered 'the address 'Wine - ten Men and A:sahel;" based on 2 Samuel 3 and . 80. Mr. Sneil'a words offered strength and comfort_ to the mourning family. Following -Mat Snell's 'address the pastor spoke briefly of WO. Meehan and of the sacrifice be made in defense of his country, his home, these near and clear to him, and in defense of those precious liberties upon which civilization 1s Mantled, concluding with the words "Greater love bath no man than this, that a mall lay down his life for Ms friend," A two -minute, silent tribute was broken by the pastor quoting the beaubtful.lines: ' Tb'.ey shall not grow old, as we, who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn At the going dawn of the sun and in the morning— \Te will remember them. The Union choir was in .attondauce with Miss Aileen Dilworth at the organ:. Mr. Lorne Eclemier of Brussels • renderedbeautifully ago solos, "Tire Holy City" and "How Beautiful Heaven :Must Be." The former selection was a favorite of tho deceased. Mr. Eekmier was accompanied' at the organ by Mrs. Brenton. • A representation from the Brussels' Branch Of the Canadian Legion were also present: The service closed with an impressive gesture by the Legion meanbers who each in ltyis turn came 'forward .and placed a p'oPpy at the base of Wilits' 'picture. Floral tributes in loving reinen!• bramoe • •were: pillow, Aunts and Uncles; plant, Mr,',and Mrs. -Robs, Yorke, Sombre; baskets, the family. Peggy, Machan cousins, girl friends ,of Listowel,' Young People's Class, W.A. and' War Workers, TENDERS WANTED Venders for the contract of crush- ing, hauling and spreading approxi` mately 7000 yards of gravel on the roads of Morris Township as the hoed 'Superintendent shall direct `will be,reoelved"up to 2 p,m, March 13, 1944. The aloeof screen shalt net be largo than % inch, A. certified cheque ,tor $200 Must accompany each tender The lowest or any !:ender not neoeasarlly lveoepted; GEORGE MARTIN, Clerk * %l: M .p * * * * Qb!tuar y * Thomas W. Armstrong Principal of Whitney acliool since 1930 Thomas. Wellington Armstrong died Friday at his home, 137 l:Iillhut'st Blvd„ 8o11owing eight mnontths'. illness. For more than 25 years on the teaching staff of Toronto Schools, Mr, Armstrong had served as assist- ant master of MoMnrrich Feline School and principal of Sackville Street S'eltool prior to becoming Principal of Whitney 'S'ebool, He was born at Brussels, Ont., where he received his early education and at- tended ;Stratford Normal School, He taught for 5 Years at S.S. No. 0, Grey, He was, a graduate in arts of ' Queen's 'University and pedagogy at the University of Toronto. Mr. Atrmstrong had been active in the Public School PrIneipal's Aesooiation and was a member of iSit. George's' United Church; Surviving are his widow, Greta Grosskutih Armstrong, a daughter Elizabeth, a sen, Tlinnnv, two sis- ters,; Mrs.. William Mclnni•s and Mrs. J. Wesley Armstrong. and two brothers, James S., Brussels and"Dr, Harold G. Armstrong. The funeral was held from the McDougall & Brown Funeral Par- lours on Noonday afternoon. In- terment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Walter Rose Tillie community was shocked bY tho sudden death of Walter Rose which occurred at his home here Saturday afternoon,the result of a heart attack. Mr. Rose had gone about his usual duties at the Walter Rose poultry farm Saturday morn ing and his sudden passing at his home in the early afternoon was a profound ,shock to his fondly and friends. The deceased was horn in 1375 at Mitchell, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs, John Rose, ,In 1905 he married Catherine McTavish and for some years they were residents of Teeswvater where he operated the electric .light plant. In 1918 they came to Brussels where `:Mr. 'Rose" rondueted a poultry. 'business known es The Walter Rose Poultry Farm. 141e wife predeeeasedlhim in 1082 and two years later he ' married Mary Davidson of 73ruaeais. The late Mr, Rose `was an active member of United Church and was for the past' tweuty`years e member of the Hydro commission. He was widely knower -here and elsewhere ie connection with his business acttvittira and his death will be' mourned by a host of friends and acquaintances. • He leaves to mourn the loss of an •affectionate husband and devoted father, his wife and one daughter, Mr's. Wm. Porter (Louise) Brussels. Also surviving are two grand, laughters Sheila ,and Pamela Porter, and the lash remaining mentber "of his family, a sister Mrs. Wm. Seater of Kincardine. '' The funeral, under the direction of the Rev. Hugh Wilson of tite United Church took place from bis late residence, Tilrnber& street, on Tuesday, February 22nd, at 2 p.m., Rev, Duncan McTavish ;,t London led_ in player .and Miss C. ilingston' sang ''Sumtise," The lovely floral tributes and large number of friends who gather- ed to pay thelr last respeots to the deceased were tributes ' to the esteem in which he was held, , ,F'aThbearere •were. Robt, Davidson, Charles Davidson, L, W. Eckutier; R. J. Me1tauehlin, Alex. Anderson and R. B, Cousins. Flower bearers were members of Mrs, P•ienter'e Sunday School ease, Friends were present frons London Toronto. Ripley, Kincardine and Mithe11.. , James McNichol Tits comnnynity of Walton was shocked and deeply saddened at tins sadden death of the late James McNichol, third son of the late' Mr, and Mrs, Andrew McNichol, Mr. MoNdchbt was born in the year 1885 at Cranbrook. In 1305 he was united in marriage to, Elisabeth Ami McCailum of McKillop • Town• 'ship. For the past 34 yeare they have resided eft lot .11, concession McKillop Towtushtie, • McNichol leaved' to mourn his Pestling 'life bereaved wife,' six sone, Andrew and Orval qt Grey Town- ship; Duncan itnd !Goes •of ' Mckilloh '0ownehip; Gnr, Lorne ''MeNlehol of • Local News Items East Huron _..�_ �.. ,; Fall Fair? CARD OF THANKS 1 teal) to '!hank the . Legion and tire Fish and Game Club for their gifts they sent to rte, your' kindness won't he forgotten and to the rest who sent parcels to me, L. Cpl. Riley, C. H. Somewhere in Italy Officers of .the Library Board for 1944 At a • meeting of the IdbrarY Board in the Brussels Publla Library on Friday evening, February. 18, the following members were elected 1* hold office for the current year:- President—Roo, H. Wilson •Secretary—Mass 11. Downing Treaeurer. `:,ir. R. Bowman Engagement Announcement OIs, and Mrs: Roderick McLean of Metals Township wish to announce the,,. engagement of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to' John Arnold Pennington, son of Mrs. Pennington of Grey Township ,and the late Walter Pennington. .The marriage to take place early in March. Pancake Supper The annual pancake supper was served in the Sunday School room of St, John's Church on Shrove Tues- day from 5:80 until 3 o'clock under' the auspices of the Ladies' Guild. A - large crowd attended . to' enjoy the delicious pancakes. Sandwiches, picnics and tea were also served. Approximately $50.00 was realized from the supper. • At The Churches The minister in Melville Church took for his sermon subject in the morning. "Living by the Afterglow." The best things of Life may he lost through neglect and we are not playing the game with, those who went before and those who follow if we sit loose to the church and what the church stands for. An anthem was rendered • by the choir, The evening service was held in the IInited Church. - "God and History" was the subject of the morning sermon in the United Church. The solo part in the morning anthem was taken by 2fr. Clifford 'Busehlin. In the evening Mr. herr took for his text John 3.3 "Except a man be horn againhe cannot ale the Kingdom of God " Mr, and. Mrs, . Carl Douglas of Belmore sang the duet very effectively "11 I have wounded any soul to -clay." Iialifax and George, teacher of S.S. No, 5, Morris Township; 31la daugh- ter Annie at home; two grand- children, Clarence and Lewis. Be. sides his family he leaves two brothers; Duncan of MoKillop Town- sbip; John of Morals; three sisters, Annie (Mrs. Will Beaker) Mussels; lvlaibel (Mrs, 'Den Glassier) Brussels; Lizzie (Mrs. Arthur Riley) Calgary, One brother George and two sisters ;Jessie' and Ilii predeceased him. Funeral service was held from kis late reside/lee, tot 11, oanoession 14, MoKillop Township on Monday, Fe'bruery 23. 1944,' The service was oondu:eted by Rev. Mr. Patton of Bethel'Uwited' Church. The-'pallhearere were six neigh- bours, Porter Dennis, William Roe. Sam, Bolton, William McPherson, Albert Clark and George iioegy. The ' flowenbearers were six nephews; .Fames Broeg'hton, James Clark, Aubrey McNIchol, Glen Me. Michel, Ralph McNichol and 13•ussel McCallum. The Beautiful floral tributes in eluded ,pillow, wife' and family;' - wre'ath, brothers and sisters; spray, grandchildren; spray, Mr. ,and Mrs. Harry Clark; spray, 151. and Mrs, NAM McCallum and family; spray, Mr. and. Mrs. William Corlett and Glen; spray, S.S. ;Yo; 5,' Morrie, i InterMent was made in. Brussels cement". " ' Those who attended from a Lance' were: Lewis ilerntan, ramp- i bell•ville; 'Mr. and' Mrs. Henry Mo- Nlehol linrl' Mils;" Alvin Mtttkeson of Atwood; -Miss! .Pearl Baeker, Toren. to; Mr. Bell, Seaforth; Mr. William MbOallum, London; 1Vfs, and MFS. Slio4bottom;" Beigrave; Mr. and Met, Jdsepli J.7tt'niear, 13elgt1ave; M'r. CARD OF THANKS Po The Members of My sincere thanks to the 'Brunets Brunet off the Canadian 131'usse1s Agricullurai Society, g an eo 1e Rebekahs for the Cht'i*tmae .Parcel received from them. These gifts aro received frith grateful. ap» reoiation. Tpr. Arthur Mclean CARD OF THANKS The family of Mr, 'James Mc Niehal wishes to thank the neigh- boure and many kind friends ' for their expressions and deeds of kind - flees. during their sad bereavement and also for the loan of cars and special thanks to Rev. Mr. Patton. Mrs, James McNichol and Fancily B. C. S. Students Increasing War Effort A new pian for the purchase of War Stamps has gone into operation 'atB,C,S. Each room has been given a quota in proportion to the splendid record set by room 4 in December and January. Last week room 2 exceeded their cuota bY mark of 160%. The total purchase for the school for the weak was $10.00. the students of B4O.S, are .now 'gunning for tha records set up by the Public.School students who have been showing the way to date. Child Suffers Fall Billy Peter North, who, . with his mother, Mrs. Robert North, was visiting his grandparents, Mr., and Mrs. Gordon McDowell last week was unfortunate enough to open the wrong door in the house and fall down cellar. - His grandmother who rushed to pick the child' up also fe11 down the stair when her heel caught in the top step. Fortunately no bones were broken. This was the eeoond narrow escape Billy had in a short tint a for the weak previous to coming here he had fallen intb the rivet, at Long Branch. His little sister Sandra saw her brother's cap on the ice and went for their mother who was able to rescue: her son by hooking a hockey stick inte his belt. Past aid was administered by a nurse from the Small Arms plant nearby 'whose siren had been sounded when they hoard Mrs, North's screams. Word Received Two air mall letters have been received this week from Sgt L, 111 McCauley by itis family. In the first letter he said he bad received cigarettes, letters and cards Maui home .folks ontChristmas Day, He. also told of his wounds received ori Christmas Day. He lost his right eye, bis left ear drum is punctured and his face is full of shrapnel but added that, he was ver;; Malty oompared to some and had no complaints to make. In his second letter he said' his mail was coming through very slowly a* he had been in numerous hospitals but was back. en in England in a Canadian oral 4 Hospital and not feeling too badly and said he could read and write quite well and that when he knew of sante WHO have been completely blinded he had no complaints to make. Thereat 'Midges. Belgravc; Mrs. Lorne' MoN1chol, Stratfeedi{ , cur. rd ' It• I.prae MnNi diol itelifax'; Haw's Mr,Maln, Atwtxtid.� -1 ' Public Schoiol Pupils Showing Excellent Spirit The pupils of Mr. K. Ashton'd ream, Grades 6, '7 and S bought $30,150 en War 'Savings Stamps daring the month of January, This Is no small amount and considered excellent, especially when the pupils sacrifice their spending money as the three little ladies who to l indty, cams into the office, upon request, on Tuesday to tell nae of. the amount. The three, namely: :Peon Matheson, Audrey.DaVtdson and Marie Doll all said the' would have. bought 'mediae instead of War Savings Stamps in normal time of 0011nae, .This is pot the nest occasion on trhiob these blase(*) as well as .the rest or the acbool have shown that they ax ''all aut" .and willing to belle with numerous -patriotic endeavoure and in tame eee will try to present, rough the column of/this nailer , im o - . as 'Mich about, these riding* 88 we business• are privileged to. Ladies' and Gentlemen 1. have been approaohed on differ- ent occasicne by influential citizens of Brussels and vicinity, regards carrying' on Fall Pair wthtch was die - continued a few years ago, , Taaet Year there were approximate- ly 286 Fairs held in the Province of Ontario, a very slight decrease, iu number from ' 198s or before the commencement of the war. Quota Set at $2,200,00' For Red Cross Campaign To Start Monday, Feb, 28" The Soodtide of liuenan suffering Sows• swifter, wider, deeper, never has your Red Cross been called to so gigantic a teak, What has been done in the past is as nothing compared with what 'ha* yet to be done. More food ships, More Hos- pital ships and More s'hipo oargoed with clothing, medical . supplicate. blood serum must sail, The dying can't watt. That is why' the Bed Cease is needed more than ever before, our quota is ,$2,200.00, The following canvassers will call on - In conversation with Mr. J. A. yautr, they oxo doing this work' Carroll, S'tbperin•tendent of Pairs. x voluntarily, Cin informed the government is Grey, 2nd Con. to. Molesworth side - more than willing to help and road' -Gordon Dolt and Alex encourage and are spending more McDonald. money on rural Fairs than previous Grey 4th Oon. to Baynard eideroad— to 1939. Melville Dennis, Geo. Turnbull, lJo matter how good the president, Grey' Ottt Con. to Barker school -- secretary, directors, or any one in Will. Smith, Jim Turnbull. with A.grieuiturel Sec• Grey, 8th Con. to Pete Lamont aide- connectionieties are, they can never he success- road—Wm. Hollinger, Harvey eta without the aid of citizens in Jacklin, their contnutnity with !heli help 7 Grey, 10th Con. to Cranbrook side - am sure we can put our Pair bock road�Ciifford Kernaghau, Lloyd in its rightful place. Alcock, If Teeswater oan peek in a crowd Grey, 12th Oen: to County Road Blair Moinlash, John S'cltnock. Grey, 1415 Cron. to County Roan. Amble Engel, Will Evans. * * * Morris, 3rd. Con. to Ceutre eide'- road--John Bowman, Frank Sellers. Morris, 4th Con, to Centre side- road- Jamee • Bryans, Russ. Currie, Monn'is, 5th Con. to 'Centre side- road—Jing Davis, Jas, Kerr. Morris, 6th Oon. to. Centre side. road—Lorne Nichol, Wm. .Mo- Cutcheon, Morris, 7th Con. to Centre side- road—Roderick McLean, Jas Riley, * * 0 ' Brussels, North of River ---Memel Champion, D. A. Rann. Brussels, ,South of River and Eaat of Main Street—W. C. Kerr, Walter Williamson. Brussels, South of River and West of Main Street___A'drian Mo• Taggart, 'Wilford Cameron. Canvass to be completed by 18th of March, 80% of Proceeds go' to Ontario Division to assist in nnano- ing boxes to Pristeeers of 'War Blood Donor tannic Mondial :and se forth, I thank the canvassers en behalf' of the Red Cross for the help they of over 16,000 and Rogkton (not mite h larger than Jamestown) can get 14,000, with Blyth, Atwood, Mildmay and dozens of others with fess population than. Brussels, carry- ing, on, sarely we can. On behalf of those who wish to continue and have a Fair'ln 1944• I suggest our committee of 1939 call a public meeting. The old machine is &till intact and with a shove and a push and likely a creak and a groan we can have a bigger and better Fair. We owe 11 to our 'children, we owe it to our farmers, and our oommunity. Last year while some' Fairs were cancelled, at least three new ones. were started and gate receipts were larger than ever in history. Thanking you Mr, Kennedy 'for spate donated and trusting' our Fair Committee will give kind con sideration to the letter. Tours truly, J. 'ihynne Skating Party Sponsored By Junior Red Cross The Junior Fled Cross skating party held in the local arena on Friday evening was a splendid success. ' The proceeds of $13.15 will be donated to the Junior Red Cross of Toronto. The entire party give us, without them' and you we was capably arranged and ,managed cnuld not render the services we do.. by the Junior Red Cross pupils of Yours truly, grades 6; 7 and Sof Mi K. Asltton's R J. Bowman, president;. room. Brussels Branch. These youngsters deserve a great deal of credit for their contributions lo patriotic purposes which have not been surpassed by any school in the district, Refreshments were soid•at a booth in the arena and the chocolate milts and daughnuts found ready sale, Officers •of the Junior Iced •Cross are: president, Lawrie Cousins; viae president, Thelma Brothers; secretary, Jim Armstrong; treasur- er, .Jean Matheson. Play 'Draws Large Crowd A splendid comedy "A Ready blade Family" was presented by the U.F.W:O, of Walton, under the auspices of the Morris 4th line War Workers, in the Brussels town hall on Friday evening, A large, crowd , attended to enjoy the evening enter- tainment, R, 3, Bowman was chair- man and Mr. ' Wilson of Walton introduced the players, Between gets Mrs'. Roy Codeins, Brussels and Mrs.. Herb Traviss of Walton 'con- tributed solos and Jack Marshall of Walton gave, ,a recitation. During the evening a quilt was sold by Detail Auction .for tete Majestic atemen's Instituto. Lew Rowland was the .auctioneer and the quilt went to Mies Florence Jaoklln after $17.10 had been received, which sum is , being donated to the local cigate ltte fund. At .the conchtsion of the program !lancing tok place to the =Me of the Birkby and Sellers orchestre, of Walton. A •booth at the hall seed chocolate milk, sandwich and doughnuts and did a rushing ' 1301014—In Wawanoslt Township en TIittrsday, 7ebrivari 10111 to Mr. Bryans Baby Buried In Dungannon Cemetery 'DIJNGANNON, Feb. 22.—Much. sympathy was extended Mrs, Bry- ans, Dungannon, and Pte. literacy Bryone, now in Italy, in the death of their infant ,daughter 10 the. Alexandra Marine and General Hoa - 1 fila , A pri- vateGoderlch, on y p vate funeral was held Saturday' afternoon from the home of Mss.. Bryans'.. patents, Mr, and Mrs.. Thomas Dickson.' The body of the. little, child was laid to rest in Dun- gannon cemetery. The funeral mei'-' vice was conducted by Rev. H. Vickerson. Soars, scissors, knives sharpen- and Mrs. Robert Gower, -toe ea—everything with an ado, Elizabeth 'Brewer, Cha gift of it leave them at The Brussels Peat. eon. REGENT THEATRE,. Seaforth, Ont. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 24, 25, 26 2nd show starts 9:15.. Tartan Triumphs. . Starring Johnny Weleemuller- A new beauty arouses Tarxan'ir fighting Heart! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,. Feb. 28, 29, March 1st 2nd show starts 9:15 Nelson Eddy Susanna Foster Phantom of the Opera In Technicoloe GREAT! In music and songi in color and romance. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, March B. 8, 4 2nd show starts 9:15 Bud Abbott Lou Costello Who Done It? Fleet show state each eveniset et 7;90 P.M. Matinee each 'Saturday at P:30 P.M