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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1944-12-6, Page 1TH RUSSELS POST POST PUBLISHING HOUSE DANCE —IN-- Brussels IN— Brussels Town Hall —ON— Friday, December 8th Music by Ken Wilbee and His Orchestra Refreshments Admission — 35c Under auspices of the Brussels Branch of the Canadian Legion Proceeds for Cigarettes for the Boys Overseas Christmas Concert THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 S. S. No. 4 Morris Everybody Welcome REGENT THEATRE. Seaforth, Ont. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Dec. 7th, 8th,9th George Formby —In— Bell Bottom. George See what George does to the Navy in his latest picture Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Dec. llth, 12th, 13th Ida Lupine Paul Henreid In Our Time A thrilling Love Story of pre-war Poland Thursday. Friday and Saturday Dec. 14th, 15th, 16th Double Feature—Second Show at 8.45 Edward G. Robinson —I N— Mr. Winkle Goes to War — and — Judy Canova — IN -- Louisiana Hayride COMING— The Bridge of San Luis Rey Me i1;( .6ilu''ch le .. Samuel Kerr, B.A„ B.D. Minister 10 A. M. Sunday School and Bible Class A. M. Morning Worship "The Sacrament of the Lords' Supper" 7 P. M. Evening Worship Rev. G. H. Dunlop, B. A. will preach. Louis D. Thompson, Organist Choirmaster. Come and Welcome. 1.11111/ United ()lurch" Minister—Rev. Hugh C. Mises 11 A. M. Morning Worahlp "The Abundant Life" \Mission Band 12 Church Schvoi and Bible Claes 7 P. M. Evening 'Service in Melville Presbyterian Church. Rev. G, H. Dunlop B. A. of Belgrave. EVERYONE WELCOME Church of England' Parish of Brussels Relator, Rev. M. F. Oldham Second Sunday In Advent December 10th, 1944 $t. John's Church Brussels -- 10 A. M. SundayanBibleChum 11 A. M. Morning Prayer, Accession Day Service and sermon St. George's Church - 1.90 P. M. Evening Prayer Accession Day Service and Sermon 2.50 P. M. Sunday hool ible Claes et. OaVid'e Henfryn— 2.80 P. M. Sunday School and Bible Class g.t0 P. M. Eveninger aye rand Accession Day Wednesday, December ,6th, 1944 Boxing Day To Be Observed In Brussels At the Business Men's Association meeting held in the Brussels Library on Monday night, It was unanimous- ly decided to declare Tuesday, Dec, 20th, a h•olid•ay for Boxing Day. L, W. Balsmier, president, presided at the meeting. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read by the secretary D. M. MacTavish and adopted. It was moved that the stores be opened at night Wednes day, (Thursday all day and evening), Friday and Saturday before Chris't- Inais. Considerable disussion follow- ed regarding changing the closing of Thursday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon but no action was taken) owing to the small attendance. A , meeting will be called for the first of time New Year to settle this' 'natter. BRUSSELS, ON TARIQ. ��� items. . • Obituary Daniel Machan And Wife ' I 22 New Blood Donors Observe Anniversary I L o c I� lirl iJ�► ,x o e e s, s +s s Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Machan Cele- _ brated their golden wedding anal versary Wednesday at their home on the 14th concession of McKillop township. On Nov, 20, 1894, on the lath concession of Grey, Sarah Dougherty, daughter of John Doug- herty and Rebecca Galbraith Doug7 herty, became the bride of Daniel Machan, eldest son of Robert Meehan and Eliza Elinor Meehan. The first years of their marele.i life were spent in Grey but about 26 years ago they moved to McKillop township where they have since resided On Nov. 29, 1944, their bridesmaid and groomsman of 60 years ago were present to spend the day with them. Mrs. Charles Cleaver, Ethel, formerly Miss Mary mr^o Mrs. Peter Coutts : Theatre To Open Here Soon Brussels is to have a theatre in the very near future, Movie fans will be delighted to know that Mickey Carlton, Wingham, formerly CARD OF THANKS • Dr, and Mrs. Jamieson wish to express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbours for their kindness and consideration during their recent bereavement, with Radio Station CKNX, is re- Legion Elects modeling. the F. R. Smith betiding' 1945 Officers that was occupied last by the Mitchell barber shop, as a theatre and expects to have an official opening early in the new year Watch this paper for particulars. A.Y.P.A. Of Huron Deanery oug eity, was bridesmaid, and' The A, Y. P. A. of Huron Deanery William Machan, now of Monkion, met in the Parish Hall of St. Brusselwas best man, The late Rev. Mr, George's Church, Goderich on Wed - ,s ConnciE .M..eeting _Waddell was the ministerr• nesday, November 29th at 8.3'0 0. rn. ' Brussels, Dee. 4th, 1b44 The regular monthly meeting of the Brussels Municipal Council was held in the Public Library on the above date. All members being Present with the exception of W. Willis. The minutes of the last meeting being read it was moved by F. Semis, seconded by W. Cameron that the minutes be adopted. —Carried The following bills were pre- sented: Geo, Evans, Nov. salary 35,00 G. McDowell, • Nov. salary 130 00 R. S. Warwick, Nov. salary 35.00 Brussels Hydro -Electric, Street lights 108.00 Hall lights 2.75 Ed. Henderson, street labor 18.40 31. A. Rana, wreaths 1:2.0 Jno, Gibson, Mise, repairs ,,3,95 R. W. Kennedy, office rent ,,. 72,00 A. H. Erskine, commissions 17.17 W. D. S. Jamieson, conven- tion expenses 5.00 Morris Twp.; dump taxes „ '7.41 Oscar M. Nickel, gravel 12.00 Canadian National, scale rent 2,50 Moved by R. B. Cousins, seconded by Ir, Semis that the accounts as read be paid. —Carried, Moved by R. B. Cousins, seconded by F, Semis that By-law No. 5, 1941 as read the third time be finally passed. —Carried • Moved by W. Camerorn ,seconded by F,„ Semis that By-law No, 6, 1044 as read the third time be finally passed. —Carried There being no further business the council adjourned, BORN THOMAS—In Brussels, on Wednes- clay, December 6211, to Mr, andMrs Bernard Thomas, Bluevale—a son, ANNUAL DANCE Under auspices of Rebekah Lodge In Brussels Town Hall THURSDAY, DEC. 28th Music by: Ken Wilbee and His Orchestra Admission 50c, Lunch Included. CONCERT under the a'±tspices of Brussels Public School in Brussels Town Hall on FRIDAY, 'DECEMBER 15 Programme will consist of: TWO OPERETTAS "The Land of Dreams Come True" by the junior grades "Bringing Up Santa!" by pupils of senior grades • ADMiISSiON — — 25c EUCHRE AND DANCE will be held in CRANBROOK 'HALL —on -- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th At 8.30 ri• m. Under the auspices of the Cranbrook Red Cross Draw on Quilt will take place Booth in Hall Admission, 25c Mrs 'Mac Angel, Sec. The celebrants.' home was taste- fully decorated with gold and white streamers and large bouquets of golden mums. The serving table was centred with a three-storey wedding cake, iced in white and trithmed with gold leaves, ,During the afternoon about 150 friends called to offer .congratula• tions. Mre. Thomas Dougherty of Ethel poured tea; and Mrs, Stauley Machan, Grey township, Mrs. ,Sam McSpadden, who is leaving this week for Newfoundland to join. her husband in the R.CA,F., and Mrs. Gordon F. Wood of Logan township served refreshments, During the day the venerable couple received many phone calls and cards of con- gratulations', besides many beautiful gifts. Many relatives and other guests were present in the evening when Thomas Dougherty acted as chairman for a short program: Mrs. W. J. Patton, solo;. Mrs, Thomas Dougherty, readings; Misses . Delve Smith and Winni6rad Wheele*, duet; Miss Glenna. Machan, Rol(); Misses Grace and Ruth Dennis, duct; John Leeming, harmonica solo; Cecil Turner, solo. These were interspersed by remarks by Cecil Turner, Rev. My. Patton of Win- throp, John Pearson, an old friend of the celebrants, Leonard Leeming and Stanley Meehan, Mr, and Mrs, Daniell Machan had two children, Stanley of Grey town- ship and Mrs. Porter Dennis; The latter died in 1933. There are 11 grandchildren, Mrs, Earl Dunn (Jean Machan), Cranbrook; 1V0. Willis Machan, who was killed in action overseas; Miss Mary Lois Machan, Listowel; Ralph and Mlss Glenna. at home; Mrs, Sam MoS,padd.en (Elsie Dennis), Mrs, Gordon Wood (Florence Dennis), Logan; Mrs, Alvin Simms (Helen Dennis), London; Misses Grace and Ruth Dennie, and 'Murray; Don, and Grant Dennis, Walton. There are three great grandchildren, Dennis MGSpadden, and .Allan and Linda Dunn, Cranbrook, Mrs, Machan has one brother, Thomas Dougherty and one sister, Mrs, Cleaver, Ethel, Mr, Machan has four brothers, Wil- liam, John, Alfred and George, Monleton; and two sisters, Mra, Robert Renick, Monkton, and Mrs, Fred !Smith, Grey, The con. gregation of Bethel Church in the Winthrop charge presented Mr, end Mrs•. Meehan with a woollen blanket and a wall mirror, Mns. Meehan has been a teacher in the Sunday .School for many years. CHRISTMAS DANCE � --in— BRUSSELS TOWN HALL — on — FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd Music by:. Ken Wilbee and His Orchestra Dancing from 9.30 in,. 2 pt . Sermon Dancing 9.30 2, ,Refreshments '- - Admission 40c COMMUNITY SALE American Hotel Barn, Brussels on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th at 2 P. M. sharp Lewis Rowland has been Inetrncted to sell by auction the following Seed Drill, Buggy, Gang Plow, Harrow Cart, Cutting Box, Horses, Cows, Young Pigs, Brood Sows, Har• Hess, single and double, 3 Good Port. land Cutters, 3 Set of Sloop Sleighs, altimost new, Household Funiture, and other articles too numerous to mention. TERMS CASH For full information 'phone 68x3, Ed. Henderson, Brussels, Ont. Lewis Rowland, Auctioneer. Robt. Patrick, Clerk. Look At Your Label -' Attending from St. John's Church Brussels were Mrs, R. W. Kennedy Mrs. -C. Gowing, Mrs, H, Stretton, Miss Evelyn Elliott, Rev. M. F. and Mrs, Oldham. It was decided to have a party in St. Paul's Parrisb Hall, Clinton, early In the New Year. ' The Annual Lent Service and Rally : will be held in St. John's, Brussels, ; the last week in Maroh. The elect- ion of officers was held. Rev. M. F. Oldham was elected Chaplain for the A. Y. P. A. for 1946., Refresh , At the regular meeting of the. Brussels, Branch of the Canadian Legion held at the clubrooms . with a splendid attendance on Tuesday Dec. 5th the following officers were elected for the coming new year; president, M. Wineberg; vice presi- dent, Harold Thomas; second vice President, 0. Doll; secretary-creas• urer, 0. Doll; Sergeant of Arms Harold Jacklin. Blunders of The Master Sleuths The `victims of your favorite `whodunits" shouldn't wear those expressions of horror, clutch guns, or photograph murderers with their eyes, says Dr. LeMoyne Snyder of the Michigan State Police, in a gripping story in The Amerloan Weekly with this Sunday's (Dec, 10) issue -of The Detroit Sunday Times, Be sure to get The Detroit Sunday Tines every week, stents ware served by the St. Presentation Made George's Goderich branch 1 • Friendship Circle The third meeting of the Friend. ship Circle tools place at the hot se o1 the president. As it took the form of the Christmas meeting the hymn, It Oame Upon a Midnight Clear,' war sung. Mrs. G. Henderson read the Seriptuure. The Current Events I were given by Mrs. Jim Turnbull. , Miss Betty Currie read an amusing poem entitled "The Farmerette The topic read by the president; was an inspiring message written by R. L. Duties and entitled "The ! 'Star Still Shines." Mrs, Campbe.i sang a solo, "Alice Blue Gown' which was much enjoyed, The next ii !meeting will be held San. 5 eat the home of Mrs. G. Henderson and the I Roll Gall will be "A New Year's 1 Resolution." W.M.S. United Church Candle Lighting Service The W.M.S. held their pre— Christ—ine's meeting on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs-, Rose with an attendance of 24. Mrs. Hamilton, the president presided, The Nomin- ating 'Committee brought in the slate of offleers for the coming year as follows; president, Mrs. Lorne Nichol; lett vice president, Mee. Wilson; 2nd vice president, Mrs. Hamilton; 3rd vice president, Mrs. Bell; treasuer, Mrs. McLaueblin recording sec., M. Robinson; corres- ponding sec., Florence Buchanan; pianist, Mrs, Thomas, A lovely Dandle light service was given by the committee, Mrs, Thomas, Mrs. McArthur and Mrs. 'Cousins, Those taking part in song and story were Mrs. Ida Lowry, Mrs, Bell, Mrs, Mc. Arthur, Mrs. Downing, Mrs, Spetran, Mrs, Rowland, Miss Raymer, The .meeting closed with prayer. At The Churches United Church ' One of the beautiful Christmas ,Carols was sung as a choir number in the morning service in the United. Ohesrch, The minister's subject was, "God'suse of Small Things.", In the evening Rev, S. Kerr B. A. B. D., ad- dressed the congregation from the text in Matthew16, "Whom say ye that I am7" Melville Church The sermon in Melville Church on Sunday morning centred In the Transfiguration. it was meant to strengthen the Saviour as His Pass- ion drew near, and it was also meant to be a source of strength' to His disciples, Then after the glory of that scene had passed they. fotmd themselves alone with Jesus. Ho remains — on the common ordinary road of life, and In no humdrum Milne. The choir sang the anther', MOLESWORTH — At a Ladies' Aid meeting held in the basement of the Presbyterian Church at Molesworth, two quilts were quilted. A special feature was the pres- entation of sweaters to Mrs, T. Simpson now residing in Gerrie, and to Mrs: A. Doig, who 1s now at Wroxeter, to 73lss Verna Har- ris, who has just left to reside near Paris, and Mrs, J. McLeod, who was not present, but is a former memtaer, now living at Wallace - town. They were all faithful members of Molesworth Preaby terian Church and Ladies' Aid, Bluevale Woman Has Book Written By Brother MB's. Arthur Shaw has received from her brother, Charles McLean Fraser, head of the department of zoology, University of British Col- umbia, a. copy of his latest book, "North American Hydroids " in which thousands of marine plants are listed and hundreds illustrated with drawings by his wife. Publie cation of the hook has been long de- layed on account of the war, Mrs Richard Johnston, Bluevale and Wm ,H. Fraser, Wingham, are sis• ter and brother of Dr. Fraser who was recently retired. Horses Supply Blood Plasma From Listowel during the past few months Mr. Lyle Jackson has shipped seventy horses to blood clinics in Toronto and Hamilton. These animals will be used to supply a certain type of blood plasma. The type of animals shipped was not important, but they must all be sound and in ' excellent health. Lyle also purchased and shipped seventeen horses. for the (.umbering industry. The price paid averaged around $70.00. From the :Listowel district, Mr. Jackson states', over 500 good young dairy cows have been shipped to the United States. Heifers have been bred to take their places and the dairying strength of the district is not being depleted, North - Huron Teachers . Meeting. A meeting of the ,elementary teach ers of the eastern half of Inspeotor Kinkead's North Huron Inspectorate was held In .the Public School, 1 Brussels on Wednesday afternoon Nov. 29 Topics concerning the Public School- work Were introdai.ced' by va:Moue teachers from. the fn• spectorate, followed by an informal discussion;. Mr. Flood of Stratford, had an interesting dtaplay of hooks for the teachers' benefit. A group of gide from the High Soliool sang several longe which 'was a pleasant break during the afternoon, A dainty lunch wets served by the local stall essie1ed by the senior pupils with a collection taken in aid of the Junior Red Orme. ' I Isabelle ]Duncan, widow of the late, Peter Coutts of Conn, Ontario pass" ed away un Tuesday, November 28th, al the home of her son-in-law D W. D. S. Jamieson, Brussels, Ontar- io, Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, she was the elder daughter of the late William and Mrs. Duncan and )time to Canada with her ,parents when a young child to spend the rest of he life in the vicinity of Conn, She was united in marriage in 1.894 to Peter Coutts who pre deceased her 15 years ago. After a private service condncted by Rev. Samuel Kerr of Melville Presbyterian Church the remains were conveyed on Wednesday, November 29ih, from Brussels to her late residence at the home of her son Gordon Coutts from whence the funeral took place Thursday, Nov- ember 30th, to Knox `.Presbyterian Church Conn, of which the deceased had been a. life' long member. The service was conducted by the pastor M. Marks and a much apprec sated solo, "How beautiful Heaven Must Be," was rendered by Mr. Lorre Eckmier of Brussels. Interment took place in Mount Forest Cemetery. Mrs. George Baeker The community of Brussels wag saddened to learn of the passing of its oldest resident and one of its most highly respected citizens in the person of Mrs, George Baeker, who was called home in her 96th year. Although inactive, this grand old lady had enjoyed fairly good health to within a few weeks of her pass- ing and had retained her interest in her family and friends and in the work of the church which she loved, Born at Baden, Ont., on August the 22th; 1850. Rebecca Well came with her husband from Zurich to reside in Brussels about seventy years ago. In 1900 she was bereft of bey partner in life, the Pate George Baeker. Of a family of ten childrer. seven remain to mourn the passing of a loving mother. They are: William and Cleve of Brussels, Gari of Fort Frances and Earl of Cavalier, N, Dakota; Dolly (Mrs. Robt. Fairless) and Pearl (Mrs, Norman Forbes) of Winnipeg and Lena (Mrs. Ezra Zinn) of Roundup. Montana, Three children Alfred, Harry and Margaret (Mrs. John Duncan) predeceased their mother. Their are thirteen living grand- children and two great granchildren. One grand child is deceased. Two brothers also survive, LouWenwho resides at Minneapolis, Minn., and, Saul Well who lives at Cavalier, N. Dakota, One brother and sister oto deceased, Funeral services were held from the late home, Turnberry St„ on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev, Hugh Wilson of the United Oltenia of which the late Mrs. Baeker was a devoted member officiating, assist ed by the Rev. 'Samuel Kerr et Mel. vine Presbyterian Church. The word's of two well -loved hymns, "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Call. ing" and "Abide With Me" were re- peated by the minister, Rev. Wilson spoke fittingly from the wordy, "Jesus Christ, the same .yesterday, to -day and forever," He pointed out that a life lived through three' gen- erations had seen vast changes and developments take place in the world about her. Jesus Christ alone had not changed and it was the same .Saviour in whom she had trusted its, a little girl and to whom she had given her loyalty throughout the years who had inspired and sustained her Faith to the end of this life. He spoke of her as a good Mother whose children now, "rise hp and call her blessed," and of her devotion to and interest in the work of the church where she was 'a life member of the Women's Miss Minty Soetety and W. 0, T. U., when it functioned in the community, ;n conoiusion, ]ie said, "Her lite was an example to everyone et the Christian way of living and the community has profited becattse this grand uuassunting lady lived on the bill" . The pallbearers were Alex Ander. ton, Lorne Rckmter, l3, 3. McLaneh• nil, Wilfred Cameron, Stanley Wheeler and Thermal' McDonald. Relatives were present at the seer- Vice tram Toronto, Stratford and • MORRIS At No. 8 Clinic Here Blood Clinic No, 8 was held flet Brussels at Melville Presbyter/aa. Church on Friday, Dee. 1, 1944, under supervision of Mrs, Jacksons. Nurse Technician assisted by Mre- Duncan, Mobile Unit Truck Driver.. The following are those who assisted- in making the crinis. possible; i Receptionist—Miss II. Downing Assistant—Mrs. Galbraith Acting Doctors --'Dr. Jamieson Dr. Connell Dr, Hodd Dr. Burrows Naunes—Mrs, 0. Armstrong. Mrs. R. S. Warwick Mrs, S. Kerr Mrs. T. Ellis Mise Speiran '- Mrs. T. Grainger Mrs, R. W. Whitfield' Mrs, H, Wilson Miss A, Blake Miss H. Macau Nurse—Miss Shortreed. Acting Haemoglobin Oflice Staff-- Seeretary--•Mrs. H. Allen Reception Nurse—,Mrs, B. Walkers History Clerk—Mrs. W. Scott Stenographer Mrs. M. Laycock Chart Clerk—,Miss H. Downing Card Secretary— Mrs. R. J. MoLauchlls The Snack Bar was convened by Mrs. J. Gibson with the following: assistants: Mrs. G. ,Samis, Mrs. C.. Baeker, Mrs. W. Little, Mrs R. S. Hamilton, Mrs. R. Downing, Mrs. D. A, Rann, Mrs. H. Thomas; Mrs. J. Rowland and Mr. Ben Whittard. - First Donations Donald Spear Kay Wiliets Rev. S. H. Brenton Lawrence Jacklin Mrs, L. Jacklin Fred Keifer Alan McKereber Mrs. R. Cousins -Elmer Ellacott Mrs. 3. Cardiff George Martin Emerson Mitchell Lorne Nichol Charles Scheerer Lorne Eekmier Mrs. M. Hawkshaw Charles Fischer Mrs Geo, Menzies Eloyce Davidson Mrs, C. Buschlin .Sam Burgess Donald Currie Second Donations Bill Sullivan Della Thynne 'Vire. J. Bowman Mrs. R, Dennis Mrs. A, Clark Harvey Jacklin •Clarence Martin Bevan Elliott Mrs. W. Bell Bert Hemingway Mrs. Albert 'Cardiff Velma Ellacott Robert Fraser D. ,Brewer Mrs. J. Martin Ed. Ring , Ben King Mrs, Earl Bowes Mrs. H. Allen Margaret Bell Ruth MO,Donald Third Donations Mas. R. Gemmel H, B', Allen - Chas, R. Davidson San McDonald Chas. T. Davidson -Dennis Duquette Carl Jacklin Mre.-C, Matheson Jack Cox - Jim Cameron Toni 'Strachan - R. Watson Julius Fischer - Frank Mitchell Miller McArt'er Albert Cardiff . Thos Bernard Rosa, Cunningham Margaret Darling Joe Martin Clarence Yolil, Ka Ashton Alex Clark Dr Jamieson !Seine Blessed Day, by George Nevin, Owen Sound, The evening service was held in the Miss, Evelyn. Melntosh spent the .i Interment wss made iia Brussels bolted Cbureb. Week end at her home. cenetery. Fourth Donations Adrian McTaggart Graham Work Arnold Earl Mrs, 0. McDowell Continued on Beek FM*