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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1944-3-8, Page 1POST PUBLISHING HOU1111E 4,111144,1•044•11,4•14,, ELS POS1 BORN TUlLN13 [J . I 1 'To Mr and 'Turnbull, Grey, olr, Maruti. 8th—a son, * • * * t. Mrs. W, J. PEOPLE WF KNOW Wodneada', M x . x .x s * Norman Thompson, R.C.A,F, was home for the week end, IN Proceeds for the Jam :Fund Tickets will be .sold on a quilt. .Lunch Counter In Hall, ADMISSION -25c and 10c CONCERT AND DANCE FRIDAY, MARCH 17th under the auspices of Walton Red Cross Unit WAL.TOiN COMMUNITY HALL Come to the Masquerade Dance in Walton Community Hall on Friday evening, March 10th and dance to the music of Leo Pryce's. Orchestra Prizes wi11be awarded in War Savings Stamps for the following Ladies' Character Costume Ladies' Comic Costume Gents' Character Costume Gents' Comic Costume Best couple either character or comic Judging at 11:15 For a good time come to Walton on March 10th Admission 35c Lunch served TENDERS WANTED Tercters for the contract of crash - Mg, hauling and spreading approxi- mately 7000 yards of gravel 'on the roads of Morris Township as the Road Supertly endent shall direct will be received up l,0 2 p.m. March 13, 1944. The niza or screen shall not be larger than Vs inch. A certified cheque for $200 must accompany each tender. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. GEORGE MARTIN, Clerk !c:eatee;'Cr texteau^R3,tetatetgtetaQ. uLt uStaa "He serves his country best 2 who lives pure life and doeth, righteous deed."" r•: r ,, :tg....447g oatak eamol g !Weill(' Church Rev, Samuel, Kerr, B.A., P.D. dv Minister Sunday di 10 A.M.S y School and Bible Class 11 A.M. Morning Worship The Hidden Life." 7 P. M. Special Song Service This service will take the form of congregational sing- ing of hymns, and the choir will render some musical num: bers. Lewis D. Thompson, Organist and Choirmaster 1 • COME AND WORSHIP tagtq ggtt t motet tieltellaivere:01t Uliiied Church dtlnister—Rev. Hugh C. Wltso" 11 A;M. Morning Worship "The: Order of St. Uarnabas" Mission Bared 42 Church School and Bible Class Communicants Class, 7 P. M. Uhicn Service in Melville Presbyterian Chfirch EVERYVt!t WVLGOM* talletneneteleaMeteeaCiatinalaafilaelle Church of. Engtand' Parian of 81151115111 tieotol'.-Prov, M. F. Oldham 3rd Sunday' In Lent, Mar. 12 St. John's Brussels - 2 -.P. M.i S.unday 80100I' 7 chool- 7 P. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon St. George's Walton 3.30 P. M. Sunday School 4 P. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon St. David's Henfryn 1.15 P. M. Sunday School 2 P. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon Wed., March 15th St. John's Brussels 8 P, M, Weekly Lenten der - aloe and Sermon, set of Lan• tern Slides, The Loon Lake 1r Mission Sack„ Diocese. ' ' AOLOPPPOPPOOMOMIVOCIPPRICI011itigt • * 5 * Miss Mary Johnston spent the weekend with Wingbaan friends, • * ■ Dave Miller, who is in tis Medieal Corps, is stationed at Peterborough, • ,. I, Celle, George and Dick Elliott have been visttieg at their home here, 'e n' x 1111 Pilot Meer Win. Rowlands, Belle- ville, was a- week end visitor at his bottle here, * T Misses C•ea:e Sanderson and I3annalh Russell visited in London last week end. Douglas Gemm• el of the air cadets, Goderidlt, was a week end visitors at his home. . ,x 'Sgt. Jack Smith of the R.r,,A,F, has been visiting with his mother Mrs. W. J. Smith, Morris. Miss Mary Henry or Fergus was the guest of her sister Mrs. M. F. Oldham over the week end, B ,, 5, Word o cl has been received by Mrs. Russell that her son Sgr. Lewis Russell has arrived safely overseas. • n a 5 A cablegram was received Friday from Pilot Officer Fraulc Scott advising his parents of his safe arrival overseas. * * * l4Lrs, E. T. Bell of Toronto has Meet spending a few days with her mother Mrs. Jas. Spear who has been confined to bed the past week. e Dr. George Ross and Mrs. Ross and tlwngltlers Barbara and Mary of V$ingham spent the week end with the fornaer's parents Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Ross. Fall Fairs Restored To •Oirignal Purpose Speaking at the annual conven- tion .of the Class "B" Fairs As- socie,tion in Toronto, Dr. G. I. C+hristie, president of the 0. A, C., Guelph, emphasized the uecessity of keeping Fall fairs active during the war. "Lt would have been a great calamity to discontinue these fairs," said Dr. Christie. "The people wanted them, the war - ef= fort needed them and the war pro- duction has increased because of them." Dr. Ohrisitie expressed the view that wartime conditions have 'pro- duced a great improvement In these fairs from au argr'icultural standpoint andhave restored thea-, to their original purpose. He also referred, to the . effect of rural fairs on the improvement of live stock and particularly to the ' growing interest of , farm youth in them. He looped, ';athe Canadian National Exhibition, the Royal Winter. Fair, Ottawa Exhibition, and ether largo shows would be resumed as. soon as pos-. Bible' because they were needed. In his address, Dr, 'Christie con dammed the practice of . show heels travelling all ,saver, the pritVinde winning - the -: prizes at revery fair, and urged the fair di- rectos` riff . -concentrate ,in , bring- ing pout the bestflteestock. in, their own neighborhoods. REGEN1 THEATRE. Seaforth, Ont. Thursday, Friday, 'Saturday; March 9th, 10th, lith 2nd show starts 9;15 The Amazing Mrs Holliday Starring . Deanna Durbin Lively! .Human! interesting:. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, March Lith,' 14th, 15th 2nd show starts '9:46 Bette .Davis Miriam Hopkins Old Acquaintance A 'thrilling story of frustrated dove!' Thursday, Friday, Saturday, - March 16th, 17th, 18th" 2nd show starts 9:15 Robert Donat Phylilt Morley. 'rotnng Mr. Pitt First show starts each evet5Ing at 7130 P.M. , Matinee teach Saturday at i1:90 f -M -- To The Readers Of The Post o Nome home oa build,-,„ beim, burned and the occupants getting :out in the middle of the night ihy the skin of their teeth losing ail their belougings only, what they can grab on the way out, you never hear of that happening in Brussels. but It might. We don't want it to if we can avid it and it can only be done by the to -operation of our citizens. In the last few days there hae been a 'couple a .incidents that might have proven to be disastrous bed it been in 'the middle of the night or bad it happened when no one was around, We get a number of Calls to chimney fires which de not amount to very much and the most , ter dour can lie avoided if chiluney and pipes are cleaned periodically. . We have a very good fire fighting epe:rates. I think about as good as you will find for a place the size of iarussedit but there is none any t•oocl if Ive done get there in time. With the big end of the winter over there is still a long month' ahead which usually' Is very . windy and ohangesible and is bad for tilled pipes and .,chimneys. - • With so many different kinds of fuel being burned the past year they need cleaning more regular' than with hard coal. The Fire Marshal - requests that we see than all householders •cleae. thole pipes- regular .and more often than usual and keep paper and inflammable material away - iron'i under furnace nines and around furnaces even cob webs hanging full of :chist around a furnace and pipes are very inflammable. Also check. your electrical. drop cords and plug- in receptacles on your lights to see. that there are .no bare wires touch- ing. A lot :of fires start from peer fixtures, loose wires swinging amend wears off the'insulation and causes a short circuit. We are going to make a check on some of this so take a look around. before we have to tell yoa to do it. Remember this is your town se its up to us to try and protect it as much as possible. GORDON SAN�DERSON,, Fire Chief. Loc:,.. l ItemsEveryaior ou 7 It 1 , ,4\/ 7E V paper y Lie ut yea read Wednesday, March 8th, 1944 r lr.................m.,. WROXETER i E CV dl ER The monthly 'meeting of the Wo- teen's Institute was held at the home of Mrs: Wylie on Friday with a full attendance of members and visitors:. 'T:he, president, Mrs. D. S. McNaughton, was in the chair. During bhe business period it was derided that a cloantion of $10 be made to the Red• Cross Society. The roll call was .answered , by +manning a celebrity born in !4ai'oh, Mrs. Wearing was 'in charge of current events, which were 'quite original, one being .a quiz,` "Read Your Newspaper." Instead of ' the usual topic, this was an ah1 member program, each member having: been Provided with a topic for a two - minute talk at the-previoue meet- ing. Mrs•. 'Sanderson and Mrs. Humbly were appointed a nominating corm mietee• to prepare a slate of officers for the corning -year. Mrs.' :Bowes, Mrs. Denny and Mrs. Saweell were appointed program committee. Miss McDonald favored wibh a solo with Agnes Wearring at the. piano, Ga. Tho "higlhlight of the afternoon nnine ,at tench time, when a large decorated cake with candles lighted anis. made by 'Mrs. McLean, was Presented to the president when lsirtluiay was on iS'aturday. " The president, taken completely by sur" Prise, expressed her appreciation for the kind • - thought of the mem. bera.Hosteslses; were • Mrs, Saw'tell and Mrs, Hawes. • A large crowd attended the: nkat ing party put onbythe CG,t.'r. in ,aid of the local library. Coffee and hetdogewere served during the evening. . BLUEVALE Mee, Harry Elliott was . badly bitten about the legs by two doge belonging to a neighbor. The animals had always been. harmless and friendly' batt Were fighting with each other Ana in their excitement attack- ed stirs. Elliott wben she approached them:: The owner' "lied , lite” doge shot. CARD OF THANKS Bluevale Man Drives Gar sincere thaniss mid sppracia- ticn is extended 'to our neighbour's anti friends for their beautiful acts of kindness 'and sympathy expressed during our bereavement. Mrs, Jos. Sellers- and Family CARD OF THANKS Somewhere in Italy I wish to thank the Ladle; Aid of Melville Church for the ales peri I received. - L:Cpl Riley, 0, H. 23 Years Without Mishap •Cioyue Biggins, for 23 years employed as driver for the Bleevale Creamery, never had an accidtnt of any kind and believes he has driven close on a million miles. BRUSSELS, ON FARIO * * * 5 . * * * Obit'uar'y' r * a Donald Winston Bleak - m w. iOn Saturday, /Martin the iths Don- ald Winston Black 8011 of Dir. and Mrs, Joseph Black; et 'Morrie 'rein: Aim died very suddenly, Deltoid was barn on January 20tth, 1940, ills ' sudden 'passing saddened rhe con- i inanity where he lived, and brought a Ineavy sorrow to his home. In the family Circle besides- his father and mother, Donald is survived by 'twe bratherss, and a sister, Laurie, -Shelia and baby John Leslie -Wallace. The funeral service 'kas held at the home at 2;30 on Monday, Mara 0th and was conducted. by ,the little, boys minister, the Rev Samuel Herr, of Melville.. 7'reettyter'tan Cliprch, Brussels, who baptized Donnie on. September • 2ibth, 1943, :: tI s, Molt stead sang "When He Cometh." The pallbearers were four boys of the community. Jinn Bowmen, George Wheeler, Kenneth Bone and Ton Pletch, The flowsra Included ' a wreath from the family, a spray from the neighbours, and a- corsage from the Allen and Anderson, family and Jim Mair. interment teak place in Brussels Cemetery. 11 Brussels Council Meeting Brussels, .Feb. nth, 1944 "'he regular monthly meeting of the Brussels Municipal Council was held in the Public Library un the above date. Ml mernbere being present. The minutes of lite last en!iltg being real it was moved by W. . Willis; seconded by R, 8, Cousins drat the minutes be adopt- ed,--Carried- The following bills: were presented; Gen, Evans, Feb, salary 9 39.00 G. McDowell, Feb. salary 1111.. 50.00• R,S. Warwick, Feb, salary „ 35.00' Express .40• Wm. Gillespie, coal and miss, 15.72' R. 3. Lovell, supplies 5.94' Mir -,tea' World, supplies 3.86 Ihinssels Hydro.Eleotric, street lights 99.00 hall lights - 1.86 30'!, Henderson, snow plowing 8.00 R. • , ];rweaau,. Convention expanses 23.00' Relief Tor February 17.00 Moved by W,. Wills,' seasrnded by F. Pantie that the accounts be paid. —Carried . Moved by W. Cameron, 'seconded by R. B. Cansins that . W. Willis, Gordon :'Sanderson and Walter. Kers be a t errption committee to meet Service Personnel :returning home. —Carried Moved by W. Willis. se'ouded. by F, Samis that the''rax Roll be return: ed to the Tax Collector fo' another month, ' —Carried. CARD OF• THANKS I Wish to thank my neighbors and friends slho so kindly remembered me dviint my st Orta', Special -thanks to - the Little family, Ma's, W. Wilton, Mr. and Mrs, G. Mo. Dineen and Mr. Wilson, - Mrs. W. J. Procter RED CROSS NOTES "'he Red •Cross acknowledges With thanks a donation of 275 from the War Workers of the 4111 line of Morris, ,.'Also a donatlon of 90 from the 13. 13. Club of Browntown. CARD OF THANKS We extend our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends, the Lad- les' Aid of Melville Church; special thanks to Mrs, Jno. Bowman :and Mrs. Ireland' and Chas, Anderson and Re More Coffee, Cocoa In 1944 Civilians will get mare coffee .chocoiato,•and cocoa in 1941'than in 1043, according to the War Foodad- miniintratien, Fotir pounds more of coffee, and one -halt pound more of cocoa beans have been alienated for each civilian. , Engagement Announcement Mr. and BITS, Wm. 0. 17listott, 9th concession of Grey wish to annnence the engagement of their second eldest daughter Violet Ann to Archi- bald John Brenton Smith youngest son of Mr. and MTs. Percy Smith.4th concession of McKllirp Tire marriage to take place around true middle of March. Song Service To Be Held At Melville Church A special song service will be held in Melville Church next Sunday evening, March the 12th iieefuniug at 7 pm. A number ne familiar hylmts will be sung and there will be a brief introduction to each hymn given by the minister, or,,the, church. The choir will also render some numbers, and there will be spedial organ music.- Pian to be Present at Melville Church next Sunday evening for this =stealservice. At The Churches The minister's subject in file Ip i-tnd Church, et the morning service was "Seeking the Best." . Mr. Lloyd Wheeler sang the obligate part.of the morning anthem. at the union service. in the . evening' Rev. Mr. Kerr's text was "He thanked Gerd and tools' Courage," .tote 23,16. Miss 0; ilings'ton and Mr. C. Busch- Iju sang the duet part in the anthem. -Mrs. Harold Campbell contributed the solo "Bless This House." The. 'Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was - celebrated in Melville Presbyterian Church on : Sunday morning.- The "motion" sermon in oonneotion with the Supper was based on 1 .Corinthians 11:23.26. The Points esttlphasized were: The Sacra - meat sets forth the Loa'd's death; . i1; is a memorial feast; in it we . feast upon 'Christ spiritually as He is offered :to vs in the Gospe). The Choir sang AS an anthem, "Just As I Amt," The evening service was held in the United Church. 4.1....••••111* Lenten Service The weekly Lent service 'was held in St. John's Church on Wednes- day, Maroh 1, at 8 pan. The rector, Rev; M. F, Oldham was in,' charge and delivered a sermon en Psahn 1}9.:30 "Incline my heart unto The,„. Testli oauies. and not to covetous' ness.”' We are to be satisfied with our' daily work and position and endeavour. to do it well, A' sat of , lantern slides called "The Broken' Silence," on the Diocese"' of the Arctic was boron, The Arctic Diocese includes all the extas1ne North of Canada and Eaton Land. The work of the alma was depleted also the customs and manner of the people shown, The cathedral of the Diocese is located artA•lclavili, "Lent ;services are head each Wednesday evening at 8 n•in. !n .St. Tene's Church. Lantern slides are also shown. The following are the Mardis 15, . Leen Lake L,fission; March 21, Athabasca Diocese; March 29, The lrelinwship of„,the West. v. S. Ifern for the kindnesses at the time of the sudden illness- and cle:ath of our little son. , Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Black - Now :In Wa.shiratgon Sgt. Ann Pletch, W. 0; it.C.A.F. daughter of Mr. and Mrs, H. H. Pletch of Morris Township, who bee been stationed .at 'Victoria, ' B.O. at 110,, 2 Group headquarters of the Western Air Command, was trans - Ferree 10 Washington, D.C. where she is attached to the Australian Liasion. Sgt, Pletch. spent the past -week end with' her sisters, Misses Irene and Laura Pletch, of Toronto and Ham- ilton respectively. Teeswater News Card Party and Dance A good crowd attended the 'Fish and Game Club Card Party and Dance- held in the Town Hall on Friday evening. March 3rd. Euchre, and Five hundred . were ' played during the first part of the evening, with the following winners:, Five Hurtired, Mrs. E, Nurse and Hanoid Thomas, first prize winners; - Mary Vui11_ and D. N. McDonald consoconsolsation, Euchre, Miss Pearl Baeker and Jas. Lamont won first place and Mrs. Jack Lowe consoi�atien. Danc- ing Was enjoys] to the nin;ic' of the Victory Orchestra. Proceeds will be used to send cigarettes to dist-eke boys overseas. M Harm assey- s Farmer's Meeting A large number of farmers and others were present at the town ball or. Monday evening to attend the Massey -Harris Farmers meeting. sponsored by the Massey -Harris company and their local dealer 3. W. Fischer, free of charge, Several instructive and interesting films. including "All Out 'Po - Win" War- time activity in field and factory- and "Wanttme ;Service - of Farm Machines" showing valuable hints fortt9e care of farm equipment, were shown. A special feature was the picture - "The: Battle For ' Feetain." J1, Kilpatrick, Lucknow, Massey - Harris • road man for this district, spoke. -Reeve R. J. Bowman also addressed the audience . in amehalf of the Red Cross, A dance, to music provided by the J. Thynne:orchestra with Geo. Weigenbergg "netting off" for the square dances, broughtthe evening's entertainment to a close. W.M.S. ' of Melville Church The W.M.S. 'of Melville Church was held en Friday afternoon at so'clock, Mrs. S. Kerr presiding. .The - meeting opened by alugiilg Psalm 15, followed by Scripture. reading, by Mrs. H. 13. Allen and prayer by Miys, N. Cardiff Hymn 376 was then sung end the secre- tary's and treasurer's • report ' were read and adopted, Miss Grace Stewart 'and"Mrs. S.' Kerr were ' aPpolmted to tape the devotional exeroiees at the Presbyterial to be held --tat Boatel Kinloss in May. The Idepense Tea, which is usually Held in Mara, is to be 'beat later on. in the meantime there will be a quilt- ing aild tea et Mrs, H. B. Allen's on March 17, the commititee in charge being Miss, Galbraith, Mrs, Hem- ingway and Mrs, Thomsen. The topic The :Story of the People of Brittsit' Guiana" was taken by 'Mrs. W. B. Scott and Mrs. McDowell told the story-nf the Life of, John Black, Hymn 649 was then sung and Die Meeting closed with the Lord's P.reyea' in nnison, ETHEL Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Taylor left last week for Holmesville, .after a short stay In the village, " Mrs. mercy Stephenson and Miss Lois Meehan visited in Hamilton last week. LAA. Clark Cardiff of Valleyfield, Que., is spending a furlough with Mrs. Cardiff and little son Ronnie. We are sorry to report the serious illness of Mr. Jos, Ames. His family have been.home to see loan recently. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lake and Miss Dorothy of Hamilton were week end guests with M?, and Mrs, Cameron Cochrane. Mr. and Mrs, Oliver McCreary and family of near Wroxeter were Sundayguests with the latter's mother Mrs, R. Cochrane. .,:The War -worker's unit parked - 20 quilts, 1 snit pyjamas, 2 layettes and i box of used clothing on Saturclsy afternoon. Mrs. George Kreuter will 'have charge of, the yarn for our own boys instead of Mrs.. Jardine, who has been looking after the yarn for some time. - Mr. Bert Godden of Stratford is relieving section -foreman at present, He was house to Stratford over the week end, Mrs. J. Hone of Atwood is visiting her sister Mus. Mery (}ill Lor a few - days. We are sorry to hear Mrs, John Allan, Hamilton, formerly of here and Brussels is in hospital in Ham- iltoe.., recovering from an operation.. We wish her a speedy recovery. The Women's Institute is to be held at'the -home of Mrs, :'Wardlaw insteai of Mrs. Wilson's on March 10th aft 2:80 p.m. Curb Gas Coupon Racket Ottawa -- Further steps to stop racketeering in gasoline ration eou- pons`are under study here. to go into effedt in the •coming season Ofiiciais are guarded in their forecasts of how it will be done. It is understood, however, that in future • *he retailer will not be allowed to accumulate or retain large stocks of• coupons; 1n .the past these have often been stolen with or without connivance of the dealer, and reused for purchasing from complacent dealers will to accept detached coupons. To Issue Ration Books Personally End Of March OTTAWA, Mardi S7—A. Price Boars spokesman said'Monday night that the new No. 4 ration -brooks: will be distributed • throughout 'Canada between March 26 and Atari] 1 by volunteer workers at some, 6;000 centres. The feet the new books do net eontatn s, card to be filled in by the consumer before 110 obtains further books by mail does not mean that the No, 4 ration book will be the last to be leveed, the spokesman said. Ali essential information is eon• tamed on the cover of the No. 3 1 book, and when a consumer goes to ` his local nation board to obtain a new book thie information is trans- ferred to it. The board has found .aper personal distribution to be tRseaper and more effective than listributlon Ur Mali, and the elimination of tite raid from the new book saves paper. War Savings Stamps Purchased For the month of February the sale of War Sevings stamps amounted to 932,4.0 in the Brussels Public school. These are purchased voluntarily by the youngsters and they deserve credit far their contributions. Butter Ration Cut Is Effective Now Because butter production dur- ing November, December. - and January was dawn, - the butter ration to Canadian consumers will be temporarily reduced, according to an announcement by W. Harold Mc- Phillips, prices and supply -repre- sentative for Western Ontario. The reduction will be made by postponing the dates on which butter ration coupons 54 and 55 become valid Mr_ McPhillips explained that esupbn 54 ' will not be good until March 23 and coupon 55 will be geed on Marcia 30.- Each coupon is still' good for one-half pound of butter. Oorresponding reductions in the butter gisotas of hotels, restaurants: and other eating places will be made Former Bank Manager. Dies In Kingston James Francis Rowland, 73, King- ston Banker who retired in 1983,, died Sunday night, Feb, 27th at hie. home at 817 University Avenue. - lie - had been in indifferent health sjnee •Chrtstmes and was i11 for a week pr•evi•ousto his death. The City Han flag flew at half mast in respect to . the memory ` of the dseeased, a former alderman.. Born in -Newcastle, the son of James Rowland . and his wife 0abherin:e 'Stelt, he came to , Kingston to stay during the -First Great - War. He entered the service of the Standard Bank - and later - was am - played by the Bank of Commerce. He managed the . Kingston branch from 1919 until 1931. During the , course of his professional career he worked •in banks at :Tilsonburg.- Br'ussels, Brighton and Bowmale vide, He field office' as the preeideat o1 the Kingston Chamber . of (Com- merce. in 1932. At the tinge of his death deceased' Was a meulber of the Wartime ! Housing Committee for - this con= ahu.nity. For several yearn the late 14117, Rowland w>ua alderman tor St.. Lawrence Ward and entered the, mayoralty contest in Itiageton 'in'. 1941 but was defeated by ex -Mayor II. eta. 'Stewart. A United Churchman, 110 regularly attended Sydenham Street °haroh•- where he waschurch : secreta., •• The deceased is survived by his wife, the former Mary forth, three daughters Mary Katherine, Dorothy• Ellen and Mrs. Jr, I'. Gardiner- (Patricia), ardim r" (Patricia), . taco sons, tient, Ja ee- North Rowland, R.C.N.V,R„ amt. Douglas 'Charles. at: Funeral was held Wednesday 2;80 pan. front his residence tr- CaitsotCda4 Cemttery where interment' Wok 'place, —'The Kingston Whig.Standard'i Mr. Rowland le Well remembered' , in.I3rassels as ire was manager of lite ,Sttnderti Dank here for tens. years,