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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1939-11-1, Page 1the 73rusotto Wednesday, November 1st, 1939 BRUSSELS, OAT FANO POST PUBLISHING 'HOUSE .Announce .Abolition doE Middle School Exams %termite — Annual departmental middi.e school written, examinations, will be discontinued in, Ontavdo, Hon, Dr, L, J. Simpson, miolster of •education, anneunce'd, Mididle school cet•ttfioatets. 'Will be taeued en the recomnneudlaition of peencipels and teachers% of e'eiconic4ary schools, he •said. The department Of education w ell issue high •s hool graduation certificates •to those Who have Dorn-' Meted the work pa'esoribed for tbe grades et the middle school. '.'rhe action! hoe been taken yith the concurrence of the universities, .he said, It is expected •the univer- sities and other institutions of higher learning will provide for the adansission of applicants 'who are tunable to obtain, middle sebool cer- tificates by special tests or by the acceptance of teachens repoatis "or by such other meaIcs as circum- stances warrant." The minister- announced the pro- visions under which certain upper selrool pupil% have been granted certificate's of standing on the r•ec- .omanemd'altion of the ;prin'c,iplee and teacher% of the "secondary S drools will be withdrawn beginning with the school year 1940-41, but ilhat the ✓ ecemmendationn of principals and teachers, will be accepted with re. spect to the work of the ,present school year, "The special revising board, which has performed a most val- uable service in reviewing cases, of failure, will continue in existence and will give consideration, as in the past, to borderline cases and to cases in which, by reason of illness or other special circumstances, such consideration is warranted," lie said. opt The United Church REV. H. J. MAH NEY, ts.A,, B.D. PREACHER • 11 a.m.—Annual Thankoffering of the Women's Missionary Soci- ety, Mrs. A. W. Gardiner of mondville will be the special speaker. 3 p.m.—Sunday School. The evening service is cancelled. A cordial invitation is extended to ail to worship in Melville .church ..on the!r Anniversary Monday Y,P.U, meets in charge of Fellowship Group. REGENT THEA TRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Gene Autry Smiley Burnette In Old Monterey MON., TUES., WED. Irene Dunne Charles Boyer Love Affair Swept off their feet by an .all -em- phasizing love. They tried to beat It at its own game THURS., FRI., SAT. Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Colorado Sunset with June Story When there's trouble a brewing you can count on !Gene to stop it COMING - Ginger' Rogers IN Bachelor Mother 5 * * e * ala * * * * PEOPLE WE KNOW * * s 4 * n Mrs, Alfred. Baeker vas+ a week- end visitor in 'Toronto, M(1'1.9, Rout, 1)owninig was a visitor In Toronto last week, Mr, 'W. A. Lowry spent a few days last week in North Bay on business. 4 4 ,r. Mr, and Mrs, C. F, Phillips of To - route spent Sunday with Mrs, Dark. Mr, and Mrs. • �Herold Lonny. of Now Liskeard spent a few days tvitii hes another Mi's. Alfred Lowry, Mr. Will Amemt who has spent the summeer, in .Quebec has' returned home. • •. * • b4r. and ens. Will Lowry of Lon- don ondon were visiting relatives . and primes on Sunday. Mr, Leslie Lowry of Toronto was a week -end visitor with his mother Mrs. Geo, Lowry. *:t a Miss Mae Wilkinson has been visiting friends to Lemke for the. past. week. * * * .Miss. Mary Lott spent a few days' in Wroxeter last week with her sis- ter Mns, Palaver: F• * * , Miss Marjorie Macdiachlan of Esk- bank, Sask., is ' spending a few weeks bolidetys with Maus. Dark. Miss Ruth 4Moarehouse of Toron- to was a weekend visitor with her friend Miss Doris McDonald. • • • Mr. J. C. Becker who underwent an operation in the K. & W. Hos- pital in Iiitchener is improving sat- isfactorily, * r * 119lr. Atm Dark of Stratford was in town on Satuday attending the funeral ot +bis sister Mrs', Wm. Gordon • • • Mns, F. N Burke who has been a guest aft the home of G. H. Semis for past week retuned to her home in Ingersoll, Mr. A, L. McDonald, who suffered to slight heart attack while in Ethel. Thursday ot lost week is improving this many friends will be glad to know. e • Mists Mary Keys• daughter of Mr. and Mats. Frank Keys .ot Mile. stone, •Sask„ was visiting with bei aunt Mrs, Wes, S+peiran and other relatives, EUCHRE AND DANCE WALTON COMMUNITY HALL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th Cards start at 8.15 sharp MUSIC BY KIRKBY AND WATT ORCHESTRA LUNCH SERVED ADMISSION 35c Bazaar and Tea IN THE gOMM,UNITY 'HALL 'WALTON under the auspices of Ladies' Guild & W. A. of St. George's Church, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBAR 8th SALE of Quilts, Fancy Work, Aprons, White Gift Counter, Fish Pend, Guessing Contest Home-made Candy & .Baking EVERYBODY :WELCOME Mrs, W. Humphrey, Pres...... •••• Rev. R. G. Watt, (supplying) --- .,. 444444444044044444444+ Melville Presbyterian Church ANNI VERSARY SERVICES Sunday, November 5th cwal:::::=G40 11 a.m.—Rev; J. N. Mtaul, B A. St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Stratford 7 p.m.—Rev. J. N. McFaul. Mr. James Scott, Seaforth, will be the special soloist at the at the morning and evening services Special Music by the choir Everybody Welcome, 10o44444444444404444444444444404444•44i LOCAL NEWS ITEMS 11 Wanted ADplioation$ ibr the position of manager• and m'e.tron for the 'Huron Coaimty Home, Olinton, will be re, eeived up to and inlciuding Novem- ber 10Th, 1939, J. M. R'OBERTS, County Clerk Goderlch, Ontario • NOTICE "Cheerio My Deario" a 3 -not play. will be presented in Moneriett Unit- ed' Church by the United Church Choir of Londesioro, on Fri;, even- ing, Nov, 10,,at 8,13 o'clock, '!!• This play is in aid of the 1 newly organizer) Wa1N'Service Unit' of the Church Come and aid a worthy CAnae, CARD OF THAANKS, We wish to thank our friends and neighbours, for their kind expres- sions of sympathy at the time ot the sudden loss of our father. • Also to Mose, who sent ,,bowers and to Rev, H. J. Mahoney `for his kindness'. Ruby and Cecil Bone. ' Moved to Forrest The many Primate of Mr, .and. Mrs. Wilson regret that Mr. Wilson, who has. been accountant ;•in the Canadian Bank of Coananemb here foe the past three years, has 'been moved to Foru:etst. Mr. ,H. E, Richardson, formerly of .Forrest en -weeds him here. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson: and young son arrived in town on Wednesday end have taken the apartment vacated by Mr. and Mils, Wilson. Huron Old Boys' Assoc. of Toronto The 40th annual Aft Home of the Huron Old Boys" Asisoc., Toronto, will be held in the Eaton Auditor- ium on Friday evening, Noe. 24th, alt 8.30 p.m, Dancing, - Euchre, Bridge and refreshments wil be the order, of the evening. 'Tine net Proceeds will be donated to the Huron Battalion for war purposes. All Hnronites in the •city and sun• rounding country are cordially in• vLted, Women's Institute Honors Grandmothers The Bruseels Women's Institute held their annual Grandmother's meeting on Friday, Oct 27th with a large attes:dance of Grandmothers, The, Roll G01 was answered by 'n03d, Fashioned ways of entertain- ing 00 an old. liasbioned expression." The motto was .taken by 'Mrs. A H. Macdonald "In Youths we leave in age we understand!' and the Topic by Mrs, Wm, Procter "Ways of gladdening a .Grandmother's heart" Both paperst were very in- teresting, Misses Idella Selene' and Jean Speiran sang .a duet very suitable for the occasion and Mrs. Cline Scott sang a very pleasing solo, Each Gr'andtnother received a H7 acinbh bulb to eelmember the meet- ing and all enjoyed a social cup of tea. United Church Y. P. Elect Officers The Young People of Brussels United Church met Monday even,. Otttaber 30, to complete the election of officers. for this year, They are as follow*: l'residenit—Halbert Keffer Vice Pres'. --Doris Jewell •Secretary. Mariamn:e Lake 'Iheasvrer-iLlayd ;Sandereon Press Secretary—Lois Plum Mutat—jean ,Speiran Recreation •Mjauager-'Bert Black Atssisitant—Mary Busker Social Meeker— Margaret Downing •Assistant—Helen Baeicer. +Chrisltian 'Culture—Mary DevIson' :Christian Mistidoms,— Barbara Micbie Cluriuritian FFFe llowslhiip—.Aiice Pope Christian Citizenship— Betty Currie Tire meeting opened with the new ,presitdent in charge. The grlp- ture Leeson was read by Carle Jervell, 03anbat'a Mielrte led .in pray- sr which was followed' by a duet sung by Seen S.peiran and Idolla 13ryans, Rev, Mahoney gusye the topic which ',vas entitled "The Monies," Atter the close of the 1 ducted by Bert Black, Meet -leg, gentea were played! eon - Deer Visits Village What a peaceful village tike i1? You can even Mal deer ' nibbling swap at what ever mau tempt the appetite of deer, in our back yards, that is you may have it yon happened to be lucky Rough to be hi the right back yards at the right moment on, Wedneslay of last week.. A deer 'visited the village and seem- ed to be enjoying itself until it waschased out by doge Hallowe'en Once more the witches rode their broomstick's, skeletons leered, ghosts walked and punkin faces glowed—Hallowe'ens Perhaps the snow fall somewhat dampened their .spirits for the town, was decidedly valet and peaceful compared to some of the hallowe'en nights we can recall. The windows of the main street even lacked their usual soap decorations. The snhcol bell however got a good deal of ringing and the kiddies in various costumes paid their usual calla, and received their, .hare of goodies, At the Churches Services in Melville Presbyterian church were conducted on Sunday by the minister, Rev. S. Kerr, the subject chosen for the morning be- ing eT.4y will be done" and for the evening "Be that is not with me is against me," Duxlang the morning worship an anthem was coniaibuted by the choir, also at the evening service; Anniversary .services will be field next Sunday, Services in the United •Church, on Sunday were conducted by the Min- ister, Re& H, J. Mla'honey. The sub- ject chosen for the morning ' being "The Secret of Power," and gar the evening "The Way Triumphant." —*—*_- 1940 Ford V-8 A demonstration of the 1940 -Ford V-8 was held alt Gord +Sand'ersoune Cities 'Service Gas Station on Satur- day last. ,Sponsored by L. & . W, Jackson Motors. of Listowel, Deal- ers in Ford Motor Cars and Tractors for this district A Deluxe model was displayed in the :show room and a standard used for the demonstra- tion, Altheui4h the weather was 'rely unpleasant many viewed and rode in the new Ford and expressed their satislfaotion 00 the riding qual- ity in! perflormences end appear- ance. !Some of the new added features are: Finger Tip steering column bear shit; Improved Spring Suspension and new ride stabilizer providing an, unusually comfortable ride; Sealed Beam Type Headlights Providing sure vision of the driver's visibility; all these along with the etreaanlining of the body makes, it a car anyone would be proud to own beraaaubbe they're a pleasure to drive and econonslical to run. Must Deliver Beans, Says Reek Permeate of Kent 'County were ad- vised, Thursday &hart they are ex - parted to fulfil contracts made with. dealers throughout the summed for the sale of their beans at $1 per bus'thel. This, advice was given by W, R, Reek, deputy minister of ag- rieulture, who west guest speaker et the annual dinner meeting of the Kent Plsowanen's Association. Explanation' for this stateenemit in that individual farmers' throughout the county did enter ihto• contracts with dealers 8or their trope when prices were less than, $1 per bushel. Following the outbreak of the war , prices wend higher and at one time reaiched '2,60, 'Many farmers., it is said, were nwilliug then Ro deliver their beanie at the contacted Inge, "An inveelttgation shove that the dealers had reoi2'traetedi the sale 01 these beanls to points in England South Al1rica, Anet''a11a and New Zeu.laiid," said Mr. Reek in his Statement. "There remains nothing ,for the farmers to do but deli according to their contracts, leo thoib the dealers may fill theirs," A large hember of been growers in Huron County are in the same position, havinv contracted to .sell their, heats at around $1;00. * * * * * * * * * * Civic Voting Obituary , * is 4 ,k * 5 * Thomas W. Bone There passed' aasdy on October 23, at his home, 'l'homase W, Bone in his 73rd year. He 'was" born and lived all ibis life in Morris town' ship. In 1899 be was married to Flor- ence . May Cochrane: who prede- ce:l-ed him a year ago, He was a member of the M'asonib • ledge for over forty years. There' are left to mourn his loss, a daughter Ruby, a Son Cecil and a half sister, Mile, Thos. Palen of To- ronto. The funeral was held from his late residence, on: Oct. 201.11 at 2 p m, Services were conducted 1)y Rev. H. J. Mahoney assisted by the Brus- sels A,1', & A.M, During the ser- vice Mr. L, W. Eolemier contributed a solo Pallbearers and flower -hearers were members of the AP, & A.M. Relatives and friends .were Ines. ent from Toronto, Waterloo, New Dundee .and Seaforth, Mrs, Mary Gordon Death called another of our pion- eer citizen, Thursday at 12.30 noon in the person of Mrs, Maty Gordon who passed away in her 90th year, at the home of Mrs, Dark where she resided since the death of her : sister two and a half years ago, She raised her niece the late Annie Mc- Donald who died in 1118. .Since the death of her husband William Gor- don.she lived with her sister Re- becca and brother William. More than two and a half years ago at the death of her sister she went to like with her brother the late Robt. and Mns. Dark where she has since resided. She leavers to mourn her three brothers John •of 'Stratford, James and Geoge of Manitoba, two sisters Mms. Charles Fox of Riding Mountain, Man„ and Mrs. Robert Gordon of Saskatoon, Sask. Th -e funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Intenanent was, made in Brussels cemetery, Those who attended the funeral from a dis- tance were John Dark, Mrs: Cruick- shank* and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 390511 ton of Stratford Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Quereugreseor of Grey, D. M. SCOTT The duneral of the late Donald Mt - Kenzie Scott was held from the res- iden.oe of his broeh.er-in law, Mr. G. H. Semis, Elizabelth..St., on Wednes- day, Get, 26th, 1939, wb.ere a private service wee held. The remains were. them taken to Melville Presby- terian Church, where a very impres- sive public service was condreted by the Rem. Samuel Kerr, attended by many friends and, relatives. A favorite hymn of the deceased "Beautiful Tele of Somnswbere" was sung by Mr, L. W. Ectcmer followed by Lead' Kindly Light. Mrs, 'R. W. arose of Hamilton. sang, "He wipes the tear from every eye," The floral offerings were numer- ous and beautifi;l test tying the ese teem in which the deceased was held, The pail -hearers wea'e Mr, John Logan, Mr. W. A. Lo'wrY, Dr, R. S. Blem.ibton, Dr. T, T. McRae, Mi, E. D. Bell and Mr, W. 3, McCracken.. The flower 'bearers. were brother members of Western Star Lodge IOO:le no 149 who had charge of the service at the grave Friend* from a di5ltance who came were; Mr. and Mils, W. 'S, Scott, Mr, and Mils. Robt, Caress, Mrs. Z. ThomiPsbni Mr. W. Haycro9t, Mr, Fred Berta:Man, all of Hamiltons; Mr, and Mat, C. el, Haycock and Mrs. .F, N. Burke, of Ingersoll; Mr. E. W. Servis, London; Mr. Jamge Hewdbtson and son, . Cheeky; Mss, John Blythe, Farina, Ill,;and Mrs. V. 51, Green, Port Nelison, Ends Jan. 1, For The War New 'Ontario Ruling, Economy Move; ti<l "Pick Good Men" Toronto, Ont, 37.—Sneeenlsion• of all municipal election in Ontario atter January 1, 1940, for at least a two-year period, or for tbe duration. 0! the war if hostilities continue after January, 1, 1942, was announc- ed Thursday by Premier Hepburn. Under the Queen's Parlc ruling, To - :onto New Year's Day voting 'will be the last in an Ontario municipality uu'til "Cease Fire" sounds on all fronts, In a supelementai•y statement in explanation of the new policy Hon. Erie Crown, Minister of Municipal Affairs, denared it would effect important saven'gs ,to municipalitiee At 111e- same time, he gave warn- ing that the electors should exert themselves to the utmost 'at the coming election's, to place int office men and women of the highest Pos- sible calibre, Big Savings Seen • "This, will accomplish enormous savings in election costs," said Mr. Crioss, "and will eliminate the an- nual nnual -distulibance of municipal con- tets+ts. It will create a moraeorium. on imunidipal politics for the disease tion ot the war, This announce- ment is made so that, at the ap- proaching municipal elections, the electors, may place in office strong and efficient councils which can dierct the full resonees of .thein, communities toward the prosecution of the war," Mr, Otiose said the necessary leg illation was being prepared and': would be introduced at the next session of the Legislature. He also said that similar legislation was passed in Great Britain during the lash war and was again belfore• tbe British House a Commons. The Minister said the legislation would apply to all municipalities and to all local boards, and commis- sions, ,He .stressed that it would not apply until 1941 to municipali- ties unicipalsties where the two-year plan yes already in op'eantion and the 1.,,.:71 Of the Mayor and. Council had lete- a year to run, Name. Able Men "It is important that citizens elect the very beat men possible for the respeotibe ()flees; we want men de ability and axperienae and of undis- puted. loyalty in our municipal ad- ministrations! dministrations! while the war is in pogress," said Mr. Cross, • B. C. S. News -On Friday •evening, October 27. the student* of Brussels .Continu- ation School,, held! an .enjoyoble Hallowe'en, party to which they invited the Public iSchool teachers and, the auemslben0 of .the .School Board, Many of these present were is costume which added to the merri- ment of the evening, •The school was suitably decorated for .the oc- casion, A grand march ot all these in costume started ,the ac- tivities. of the evening. The prizes for the 'best costumes were won by Mies Helen Baeker and, Mr. K. le. Ashton. Games' were conducted in the rooms be four ot the !Studer Mary Backer, Alice Blake, Barbara Michie and Earl Moore. During the course of the evening Tom MtFadaean, president of the Literacy Society called all the first foram gmou+p .to. the front et the room and read to therm a set of rules which they mutt conform with during the canning week as part od their initiation. A d•eligblitul lunch of tarts cand)r and applee was served, To close the evening ,an hour of dancing was eanjoyed, by all. Plans• are being 'Made for the an - Meal ooann'eneement which is to be held! on November 24, Pet Dog Held In Trap By Paw For Five Days - "Judy," the retreiver dog belong- ing 'to the Burchill boys, was miss- ing, and although Peter. took a half -slap off from tehnol, failed to fled her. On ,Sendety when ,the Allen boye! were yalking.Up the river in a bush close by, thee* found "Judy." !She bad: Stepped into a trap and' Was held there for five days, The boy's tarried her to their home where she is beteg kind- ip treated, with the hope that elle.. Will 'net lead filer foot, Notice— A Bazaar and Tea' is 'to lie heltt'in Waltot aommundty hall en Wednes- day, November filth, Under the aura' Pines Of the Uadiae Guild and V.A. of St, 'George'g °Moth. A .sate et Fancy Wank, Quilt% IlMee•anaule Balking final 'Oantiy, Guest!;; .Cw beldt, Wluhto Gift ()tenter. ReliAilir body Wokoo1ee,