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The Brussels Post, 1939-10-18, Page 1ttfsse to Dgt POST PUBLISHING HOUSE .....�...d... DANCE WALTON COMMUNITY HALL THURSDAY, OCT. 26th Music by Arthur's 'Orchestra Lunch Served Admission — 35c Wednesday, October 18th 1939 DANCE ETHEL TOWNSHIP HALL FRIDAY, 'OCT, 20th under auspices of Ethel Women's Institute Music by McNalr's Orchestra Admission-- 15c UNION UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY AND THANKOFFERING SERVICE SUNDAY, 'OCTOBER 22 withRev. R. Gordon Hazlewood ,Benmiller as guest speaker Special .music by Choir; assisted by ..Don Robb of Atwood as soloist., 11 .a.m; -- 7.30 p.m. Rev. Harold Snell, Pastor Annual DRAW and DANCE under auspices Listowel Branch 259 Canadian Legion FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 AT LISTIOWEL ARENA GOOD PRIZES CONTINUOUS DANCING Modern -Old Time Nine -piece Orchestra GOOD TIME FOR ALL RAFFLE AND GAMES Tickets entitle holder to draw ADMISSION 25c HARVEST FESTIVAL St John's Anglican Church Brussels Sunday, October 22nd services at 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Preacher— Rev. H. Naylor, Listowel FOWL SUPPER Tuesday, October 24th In Basement of Church 5 to 8 pin. • Play in Town Hall at 8.15 p.m. "Simple Simon Simple" presented by Young People of Seaforth Admission—Adults 50c Children 12 and under 25c Jas. Thuell, and John Fischer, Wardens Farmer's Attention the Witt's Fertilizer Co• • • • • Norwich, Ont.. • • • • Invites you to a Soil Test Demonstration to be held at theN Cranbrook Community Hall Wednesday, October 25th from 9 to 12 a.m. Brussels, on Wednesday, Oct 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Massey Harris Shop This opportunity is offered to the farmers of Grey and Morris. Bring us small' sample of soil the depth of plowing and any other 'problems you wish to have discussed, This is for spring crops. Don't miss This Chancel No charge and you are un- der no obligation to buy, 'Witt's Fertilizer. Exclusive Agent— Jacob Fischer' Cranbrook phone Brussels 75-r-12 REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Cary Grant Doug. Fairbanks Jr. Victor MoLaglen Gunga Din MON., TUES., WED. Merle Oberon Lawrence 'Oliver Wuthering Heights David Niven Donald "Crisp The most powerfully dramatic moton picture you've seen In years THURS., FRi., SAT. Hugh Herbert Joy Hodges The Family Next ,Door Meet the delirious plercear. The screen's' most amazing, bewildering family, also Roy Rogers Mary Hart Come On Ranger COMING - "LET U.S LIVE" a q; * t * * * * a * PEOPLE WE KNOW * N,,, fl, •It * •a eY * Mies. Elizabeth Backer was a Toronto visitor last week. • w * r Mr, and Mrs, H. L. Jackson were week -end visitors in Toronto,, Mrs., Peter Sinclair of Stratford was the €crest of Mlss. Kate Meurtos and outer friends., 00cICurdy Lawry left for London this. weak to take a course at the Technical, School. Mr. Archie Ballaaxtyne of London was a ,Sunday visitor with his mother Mrs, Jas. Ballantyne. * * * Mr.. and Mrs,, Chas. McKay veal: - ed oue day last week with relatives in Luolonow and Whttechuren. * Mr, and Mrs. Al. Gullies of Lon - (len were .Sunday visitors at the home of his parents Mr. and Mee Chea. Garniss, • . * Mrs, Wenner has returned to hie home in Detroit. Mrs, G. McDowell went with her for a two weeks visit. Rev. D. Wren and Mrs, Wren ot Stratford were 1n town attending the supper eat the United Chutc't and renewing old friendships here. * * Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Willer ::pent Thanksgiving in Port }Imam. They were accompanied by Mr. an•: Mrs. Rag, Kerslake, Mr. Fred Low• ry of. Port Hurin motored up to Brussels. last Friday to visit a few hours with his brother W, A. Lowry. * * * Charles R. 'Davidson suffered a severe injury to his hand 'when he cut it with an axe. It required the immediate attention of a doctor. • r * Mr. and Mrs, Garf. Baeker of Fort Frances are calling on rela- tives and friends in town snout to their winter home in Florida, U.S A. * * * Mr, and Mrs, Ches. Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Bailey of Blyth were Sun- dae, visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Procter. The ladies are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Alex King accompan• led by friend's and Mrs. Little touL a motor trip to Ottawa' last week stopping off at Toronto, Kingston. and Carlton Place. WALTON Miss Beth Shannon is home from her vacation to Windsor. Mrs. Andrew Knight of the 8th line of Morris is visiting in Toronto. Miss Dorothy. Speiran of Tot- tenham is visiting her cousin Edgar Hollinger. MONCRIEFF The monthly meeting of the Wo- men's, Missionary Society of Mon- orieff Putted Church was held at the home of Mrs, Wm, Robertson: The meeting opened with the use of hymn 480, followed with a Prayer by Mrs. Alex 1Mann, The •Scripture Reading was then read by Mrs. Jim Baillie and the roll was •called, it being answered 'with a word of thanksgiving, The minutes of the last meeting' were read and adopted and the devotional wee taken by Mrs, Wnt, Smith. Hymn 506 was sung and the business was, discuss- ed. H1pmn 5660 was sung and Mts. Harry Lullington gave the topic. Rev,. Mr. Gilbert etpoke for a few minutes and then closed" the meet- ing in prayer, A dainty ]ouch was served by the hestess, The United Church REV, H. J. MAHONEY. ,B.A., 0,O• PREACHER 11 a.m.—The Never Falling' Well. 3 p.m.—,Sunday Sohool, 8 p.m.-Y•P.U. meets at 8 o'clock. Thursday—Prayer Meeting in Bars. seta ,United Church at S o'clock.. There via sa young woman call Lena Who bought a new vaomen'olents: But while working one dap • Site got In the way, And since then nobody bap sena BRUSSELS, ON' ARIO 11 LOCAL Nifil Victim'''of -Young . . T Poppizert ash Notice Of Meeting The annual meeting el North Huron C.F.°, and U•F.W,0. Chiba will be held in the Town Hall, Luclutow, on Thursday, October 20, at :8 o'clock; A member of the U. F. 0 , will be the gueet speaker• All clubs are invited to attend: Lades please bring sandwiches, W •,.k._ At the Churches Last Sunday 'Morning service In Melville Pres- byterian Church on Sunday was conducted by the minister, Rev, S Kerr, r, evil° is starting a series of sermons on the Lord's Prayer, Tne choir contributed ,an anthem, 'Oven• Ing service was withdrawn on ac- count of anniversary services in the United Church. Anniversay Observed Annivereary services on Sunday in the United, Church were con- ducted by th'e Rev. 'Charles L. Lewis, G.A., B.D„ of Kiraton, who spoke at the morning service on "What's Right With The Church " and at the evening service on "lie Extra Obligation," These sermons were mulch• enjoyed by• the large congregation. Special' music was furnished by the male quartet tram London. Anniversary Sumner In United Church Cie Tuesday evening of this wee': abort three hundred and RSty sac down to a delightful supper served by the Woman's Association ni Brussels United Church. During the supper hour a number of talented artists entertained the large con- gregation in the auditorium of the church. The program consisted of Piano solo, Mary Davison; Vesal duet, Jean Speiran and Idella Bry- ans; Guitar solo, Bert Black; Vocal solo, Miss C. Hingeton; Vocal solo, Mrs. 0. Walker; Musical selection by Walton Girls, Misses Shaw, Humphries and Sellers. Vocal solo, Rev. Harald Snell; Vocal solo, Miss Mary Hewitt; Trombone solo, Clif- ford Buschlin, Following this most enjoyable concert Rev. C. H. Dickinson Book Steward of the United Church °'ave a stirring address on the Churches Task in time of War. He made a special •apmeal in interests of the Missionary and Maintenance fund of the Church, Rev. A. Stone who has recently returned from Japan and one of the mssionaries of the Japanese Christian Church Present- ed resented a fascinating lecture on the rural life of these oriental people. His lecture was illustrated with beautiful colored slides Goderich Pays Last Tribute To R. G, Reynolds Funeral of Beloved Citizen, Former Sheriff of County, Is Largely Attended IOEtizenst representative of alt walks in lite were present in large numhers in St. George's Church on !Sunday for the funeral' service of Robert G. Reynolds, beloved' resi- dent of Goderich and former sheriff of the County 0f Huron, Beautiful in its simplicity, the service was conducted by Rev. A. 0, Calder, rector et St, George's Church, as slated by Bev, J. H, N. Mills of Kitchener, a former rector. Menrbere of 'Maitland: Lodge, A.F. and A.M, No, 231 burned out in large nuunbere' and occupied the Pews directly behind the mourners, Intermtent, took place in Maitland cemetery With chureh and Masonic boners, The pallbearers were Mayor H. J. A. MacEwen, Ci, L. Persons, R. C. Hays, H. C. Dunlop,. J. 8, Platt and, Dr. 2, A. Graham, tAlmong the oulra5- town People here tor the funeral were Judge J,. L. and nips, Killoran, of Stratford Rev. J. H. N. Mlle and Mrs. Ml11s, Kitchener. Miss Garrow, Toronto; Miss: Gladys Elliott and, Mrs, Barnes, London, .and Philili Horton, Toronto; Miss Grace •Strang, Guelieh; Miss Helen Strang, New Nett; ]Mies Margaret Strang, To- ronto, YES WE HAV' Fresh 'Crisp Celery Hearts, Head • * Shooting . Accident *, * * * * * s * 5;ethtce, Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes. Grewar's ainaye leave :Sunkist Obituary Oranges; thee° sweet' juicy °ems. Buy et Grewar's. ' Cash and Carry We Sell For Less PHONE 6 Correction We correct a typographical error which appeared, to the account of the Town Council meeting, in last week's issue. The donation to the Salvation Army Hostel at London, 0^•t, :should have read $10.00 not $910.00. Aetna the error in the Cranbroak Presbyterian Churcb Anniversary ad. We are sorry that these mis- takes occurred, • Upper Canada Bible Class 'The Annual Meeting of the local branch of the Loper Canada Bible Society will be held on Friday even- ing. Get. 26, Rev. Walter McCleary, Field Sec- retary, will give one of his interest- ing lantern lectures, the subject be. ing "Africa." Musical numbers will also be given, As this Is a very important meet. lug all a'fficers, collectors and ewer,, one interested are urged to attend. Carrie A, Hingston, Secretary. Three Thompson Brothers Join Coderich Company Goderich--The Thempsons are leading the enlisting Parade in C Company, of the Middlesex -Huron Regiment, No less than six have joined. Three brothers joined Thursday night. Tbe three are, Edward, 21, R.R, 3, Walton; Tromps 23 years, R.R. 2, Belgrave, and James, 26, R.R, 8, Walton. Ale three are single and were born in Ireland. They are sons of Mr, end Mrs. Robert Tbompson of near Wal- ton, Of the three remaining Tbompsons in 0 Company, one of them, oddly enough, is a brother-in- law of the Walton Trio, As yet (here are no Smiths or Browns and only one Jones so far, in the com- pany. Recruiting is, preceding' bristly. Hthon Bids For Plowing Match A Huron County delegation ot 16, headed by Warden R. 31. Turner. arrived home from the International Plenving Match at Brookville Satur- day night, confident that the event would' be held in Huron County in 1942. To do necessary missionary work to secure this was the chief abject of the delegation, George Robertson, R.R. 5, and Billy 13111, R.R, 4, both of Colborne Township, were placed fifth in the interoounty competition for boys under, 20 using tractors. Both boys are ,1'2 In the single plow horse compe- tition Elmer Passmore, R.R. 3, Exeter, son of Reeve Percy Pass- more, wars placed 16th in a field of 63, 'Two other Huron County boli, Wilfred McQuaid of Seaforth, and Jack Wilson Port Albert, were ea - Officers Elected At Brussels C, S. On Wednesday of last week the students a Brussels Continuation School a sentb4ed to hold their elec• tion of new officers for their Liter- ary Society. Tbe following students were assigned to the offices: Pratte, dent, Tom MoP'adzean; Vice Presi- dent, Earl Moore; Sect, -Treasurer, Glen Wheeler; Pianist, Sean Spefr. an; Aseiatant Pianist, Mary Baeker; Editor at Sehool Paper, Virginia Plutm; Press Reporter, Barbara Michie; !Convenors for Literary Peograttis, ;Alice Blake, Harold Parker, Bert Black, Bill King. Foran Representatives: Form T.— Reale Bryaue; Ferns II.—JoNeiphine ValeNorntan; Feral M.—Donald I Walker. The executive bas already held, a Meting and plans are being made for the condi g year's a,ativities, * * * ,k • ,F. '1 is * Rachel Ellen Alexander Hutchinson Soddeuly, on Weiteesday, October 11, 1038, at ber residence, 11 She:• wood Avenue, Toronto, Rachel E1• len Alexander, widow of the :ate 4Vi11iatn Hutehinscn, and mother et Mrs. Thomas Phillips, Grimsby; Mrs, George Braeken, Mrs.' Fecal, Lowrey, and Mrs. Fletcher Piper of Toronto; Mrs, John Jory, Whitby, and Miss Elivabeth B. Hutchinson, Toronto, Funeral took place from the Chapel of A. W. Miles, 30 St. Clair Avenue West. witb service on Fri- day" afternoon, October 13, at 3,110 o'clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The older residents of Brussels were sorry to bear of the d^at'; et a former school girl Mrs, Rachel Ellen Alexander Hutchinson at her home, 11 Sherwood Ave., Toonto, She was the eldest daughter of the late John (Lion) and Mrs. Atex - ander a Brussels, when he owned and ran the store now occupied by Mrs. Jane Thompson. She leaves to mourn her latest -leg, six daugh- ters., one in Whitby, one in Grimsby, and four in Toronto, The • Post joins in sincere sympathy to the family, MRS. ADAM SMITH Anna Hanna, beloved tette of Adam Smith and a highly respected citizen et the Dand and Deloraine districts, passed away at her home on Wednesdap, October 4th at the age of 71 years, 1 month and 23 days. Mrs. Sutitit was born at Brussels, Ont., when she spent her early lite and received her education. In 1591 she married Adam Smith and moved to a farm near Lauder and in 1904 moved to a farm at Dana, where she has since lives with the exception of two years spent in Brussels, Ont. She was among the early pioneers who helped to build this district, one who was widely pawn and be- loved by all. There remain to mourn her death ber husband and three daughters, .Mrs, John King Margaret) of Dana; Mrs. Lorne Cauling (Anna) 0f Lauder and Mrs. James Dada- baugh (Verna) of Dand, She is also survived' by two sister, Miss Naomi Hanna of Brussels, One, and Mrs. Robert Gibson of Kendal, Sask., who attended her funeral. The tureen] was held on Friday, Oct. 6. Rev. A. I, A, Caunthen of Lauder being the clergyman, In- terment nterment los 'made in Lauder. The pallbearers were James Dickie, Debu Sayle, Georae Reynolds, Bert Holden, Roy Ham- blin and John Day. The many beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem in which the de- ceased was held. The entire comnianity was shock• ed and deeply saddened by the death Of one of its most popular young auraemenauraee Edgar,, who died in Wiugham hospital on Saturday afterti000, He was injured in a shooting ac• cadent while out hunting witht1 group of friends, W, S. Scott, H. B. Allen, I. McLean and B. A, Baru. in the bush of Wm. Elston 011 the 2nd 000, of Morris, four miles from Winglua.m on Thursday afteruooa Mr. Edgar was sep:rated from the others when he fell, the gun dis- charged and inflicted a fatal woun1 to the right limb just below the thigh. When his friends Located him shortly after the aceideut, they immediately sumntoued medical help, applied temperer);temperer);aid, and he i;.,s rushed to the Wingham 110601. tel. Blood transausions were given previous to and following amputa- tion of the injured limb in an effort to save hie life but despite all that medical shill and efficient nursing could do he ,passed away Saturday afternoon. The whole village was tense with anxiety as they awaited reports on the gallant struggle Mutate made, every one was affected when it was learned that his Eget.Eget.for life had been lost, Liked and respected, by young and old alike, for hie geniality and courteousness, all mourned his passing and the deep- est heartfelt sympathy is expressed for his tragically bereaved wife and four sma11 sons. 2n his 30th year, be was born in -Wroxeter the son of Mrs. Edgar .tad the late Hugh Edgar. He tools a position in Brussels in, the drug store of 13. B. Allen and in 1934 he was united in marriage to Winni- "red MloMillan who survives with four sons, John, Donald, Bruce and James to mourn the loss of ie beloved husband and affectionate father. Also surviving are his mother Mrs. Hugh Edgar of Wra,c- eter, two brothers, James at home, Talk, formerly on the teaching staff to Brussels;, now in Font Frances and one sister, Mise Marg- aret Edgar, registered nurse at Walkerton hospital. For some time Past be had been the assistant of D. A, Rann furniture and funeral director. The funeral service was held from Melville Presbyterian Church, Tues- day, October lith et 2 p,m- Con- ducted by Rev. S. Kerr, A solo "Crossingrendered the Bar" wasp beautifully by Mr, Lorne EOkmier, The pallbearers were: D. A. Rama, Ira McLean, Walter Scott, Donald Currie, Billie King and. H. B. Alien. The flower bearers; Jim Sanderson, George Paulin, Louis Russel, Wil- ford Cameron, Douglas Warwick, Orval Elliott, Scot Davidson and Norman Thompson. The beautiful floral tributes were fragrant expressions. of esteem Sor the deceased• and sympathy for the bereaved. Interment was made in Brussels Cemetery. 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