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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1940-1-3, Page 1POST PUBLISHING HOUSE William A. Crich Of Seaforth Dies While On Train Widely -Known Business Man Is Suddenly Stricken While Returning Home From Toronto Seaforth, Dec, 30; William A, `Crich, 'widely known Seaforth business ;man, died suddenly lent Friday night on a train as lie was on his way home from Toronto, He had been in poor health for some months, ,Starting a sanallsbaking businese here about 1900 Ms'. Crich had ex- panded xpanded the industry year by year. Atways of an active stature and keenly interested in everything al- fecting the welfare of the town Mr. Well served in many public capacities. He was a former come tiler and memiber of the school ,board and at the time of his, dearth was a member of the board of Scott ,Memorial Hospital. The grounds of the hospital he regarded with particular interest and spent many hours of his time directing the landscaping and planting. He was an enthusiastic sports- man and every year spent as, much time as he could spare with a fish rod or gun. Held Many 'Offices. Since uttering injuries in a motor accident about a year ago Mr. Orich has not taken an active Part in the business• which he founded but retained an interest in, its welfare. Drring his Life- time he herd mayor offices in dis- trict and Provincial braking asso- elations and was a pioneer in seek- ing- uniifosunity and co-operation in the industry. Ile was bora in Brussels where he received his early Schooling. After some years spent in Idaho he returned to Seaforth where he has mince resided. About 45 years" ago he married Miss Mary Andrews, • of Seaforth, who survives, together with a fam- ily of four sone and four daugh- ters, Dr. W. A. -Crich, Miss Gertrude Crich, Mrs. E. )Smith Fred- and George of Toronto; Sohn C. and Mew Margaaet. who have been associated with him in the business and Miss Helen, of Seaforth. F. Duncan Elected Reeve Of Morris Election Sestets polling Sub -Div. F, DuncanC. Wheeler No. 1s 2 29 No. 2 No, 3 No. 4 No, 5 No. 6 21 23 41. 66 99 30 24 27 42 26 240 201 Majority of 39 for P. Duncan. In view of bath weather and road conditions a good vote was• polled in Morris towneh4p on Monday, Jan. 1st. Francis Duncan, Cormier council- lor, won by a narrow margin over C. Wheeler. ` Only aplproxiniately halt of the possible voters cash their 'votes. Short Courses Held at Belgrave The short courses in agriculture and home economies for the towns ships of 'Morris and East Wawanosh opened) in the Foresters' Hall We'd., morning with very good attendance considering the road) conditions. after the stormy week end. When all had gathered in the hall, J. C. Shearer, agricultural representative, acting as chairman, called on. the following speakers: H. V. Binkle's, his esstettanit; Miss M. E. McDiar mid; Miss Bessie Rolston, both of the Depant'ment of Agriculture; J. S. Procter, C. R. Coultes' and James' Michie, of the Belgrave Farmers' Club; E. Cardiff, exreelve of Morris. F. Dunean, newly elected reeve of Morris; . Mrs. O. G, Anderson, presi- dent of the U.F,W:O., and R. J. Scott, a former president of the U.F.O. Although registration, its not completed, the following have regis- tered in the home economies class; Elsie Cook, Helen Yuill, Thelma Mc- Guire, . Muriel Hopper, Rath Wheel- er, Anna Granby, Alberta McMur- ray, Edith Procter, all of Morris. May Frisby, Many Masan, Merle Anderson, Edina. Vincent, Irma Cook, Eleanor Taylor, Viola James all of East Waavawosh; Jean Elliott of Purmberry, and Frances Ander- son, of Hensall. The boys registered are: Ross Anderson, Calvin Burke, .Tames Passsnore, Norman Cook, James, R. Coultes, William Elston, Robert Granby, Charles Niggins, John Harris, Russel Kelly, Ralph McCrae, William Manning, Wilfred White, Clifton) • Walsh, Kenneth Wheeler, Robert Yuill, .Clarence Yuill, all of Morris; Cecil Arm- strong, Roy Bennett, !Clifford Sen.• nett, Ronald, Coulter, Lloyd Cook, Alfred (Mason, Harold Mason, George Pletch, Bruce Scott, Ken- neth Leitch and Cameron Walsh, all of East Wervvanosh. The girls' class Is being held' in the Orange Hall. The classes are being held Jan. 2 to Jan. 36, inclusive, from 9.30 am, till 4 p.m. The courses are free, only a note book being re- quired. Among the subjects under discuselon with ,special instructors are: Sheep marketing, cream grad- ing and testing, Term • forestry, Weed control, poultry, co•operatdon and ',marketing, soils and. fertilizers. The Annual Meeting of East Huron Agricultural Society will be held at the Public Library, Brussels Saturday, January 20th —at 2 p.m. AA are invited to aftend. Jas. Burgess, Pres. EUCHRE AND DANCE Welton Community Hall Friday, January 5th 2 Prizes for Ladies 2 Prizes for Gents For Cards Cards Start ilt > , `}' Music Supplied by- . KIRKBY & WATT ORCHESTRA AFTER CARDS ADMISSION -35e LUNCH SERVED Bring along your deck of cards. REGEN! THEATRE Wednesday, January 3rd 1940 ofd ItemsLOcaa News CARD OF THANKS l wi€h to thank alt those who have to thoughtfully remembered me during this Holiday season, it has been greatly appreciated, Mrs. Wm. Grainger. -*-:n- Women's Institute Sponsor Fine Dance The Christmas dance, .sponsored by the Womeni,s' Institute of the village, wee a delightful function. Held in the tanvn ball ' on Friday evening of last week, it drew a large erolwd of young peopte who were • home for the holiday vacation, as well as a good many others from town and vicinity. The guetsts were received by •members of the institute, Mrs. W. Srrs+ti 'Mrs. F. Burchell and Mrs. H. Kirby. Dancing to the pleasing music of Johnnie Downs and his, orchestra was thoroughly enjoyed by the happy holiday crowd. Lunch was served; at one o'clock and dancing continued. SEA'FORTH W �+ NOPLAYING John Garfield Priscilla Lane Dust Be My Destiny Reception Mrs. Boy B, .Cousins will be. at home to receive on Friday after noon, Jarsnary 5th from 3,30 to 6 P.m. Universal Week of Prayer This coining week January 7 -14th calls Christians+ the world over to devote the frac complete week in 1940 to united prayer and interces- slon. This call is issued by the World's Evangelical Alliance and is the nanne of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let each of us make room for a sacred hour in which prayer shall have the first place in our life and service, -0-A- At the : Churches Services in the United Church on Sunday morning 'were conducted by the minister, Rev, H. J. Mahoney who took as his text "Behold I set before you' am open door." The even- ing service was to have been con- ducted b' the Belgrave choir which was to have given a cantata of sacred, music bust on account of the bad roads it was withdrawn. Services inSt. John's Anglican Church on Sunday were conducted by Rev. Franc Watts, B.A., of Lon- don. - Serviees' •In Melville Presbyterian Church were conducted on Sun- days sby, the minis ter, Rev. S. Kerr who spoke sit the, morning', servine on "Lead) Us Not ,, Into Tempta- tion." Alt the evening service his subject :was "Paul Preaches' Before Felix," Mon., Tues., Wed. Myrna Loy. Tyronne Power T he Rains Came George Brent Brenda Joyce The thrill packed story of febulouB India, astounding spectacles sseause Next Thurs., Fri., Sat. Joel McCrea Brenda Marshall Espionage Agent Jeffry Lynn .George Bancroft No Spies allowed -Don't let them tamper with our country COMING- " Mr. Smith Goes To Washington MAC'S-- u , Just ask for Mac's when in need of a satlalying smoke. You will entloy the pleasing aroma of this mild) tobacco, 'Can be had or edthe& cigarette or PiPe. For stile et - A. GREWAR'S ARENA ACTIVITIES THURSDAY— . Skating from, 8 to 10 o'clock FRIDAY,-- Open night for 'Skating Parties Hockey Matches, Carnivals. SATURDAY.— •,.Skating from 8 to 10 o'clock TUESDAY-- SkatingTUESDAY-- Skatingfroln 8 to 10 o'clock M fq * * PEOPLE WE KNOW **** * * * * * George Northwood spent the holi- day oltday with :hi'e -parents, Mr. and MOs. G, Northwood, Wingham, e * BRUSSELS, ONTARIO Huron 'Council ,.,1 Elect for 1940'" Mrs. Lake wast a New Year's visitor at the home of her sister at Wingham. Townships;sh Aflelidr-R,eeNe, Alex, F. McDrrallicl Deputy, Gilbert Frayn-, Colborne -Reeve, George C. Fees gars, Goderieh_dt'eeive, Bevjaurin Both- well. Grey- Grey-ReamGrey-ReamHenry A• Keys. r • Deputy, T. 0, Wilson, r Mr. and Mrs. Thos 'McDonald, Hay-Reewe, George, Armstrong. Grey, moved. into the willlage last Howirek-ReeDepue, 3, weir, Ji week into the house of Mrs. I. - Parker, who is. spending the winter ullel0t--Rtee�ve, James Leiper. with her sister in Kincardine. McKillopReeve, N. R. Dorramce. Morriss -Reeve, Fancis Duncan. * nlf ,,1 ,n_.R.aave. Fred Watson. Mr. J. Crerar has recovered from Stephen-Reeive, Alonzo MoCanst. a weak spell suffered while attend- Deputy, Roy Ratz, ing church on Sunday morning. Tnckeus'mi'tt>-Relive, S. 1.1:: Whit,_ Mr. Jas. Ross is confined to bed at the home sot hiss daughter, Mrs, Harpy OhanvPw i ion4 follong the 'breaking of a limb. Mr. Ross slipped and fell while crossing the street The distraction: and the anxiety' from the 1ost-ot9 0e° on Saturday of the world challenge us, who be afternoon, and broke' his left leg. Neve in Christ', ,to make Him mart H2s friends, will be glad to learn fest as the true ,supply of all our . tlmnt he is improving satisfactorily. needs, the Way of our only deliver- * * * ante, the substance of our once true Mrs. Strachan, Mrs. 'Scott and hope. If we begin] the New Year son Jimmy and daughter Marion, together 4n a concert of united pray- Mts. Kerr and Mary Helen, Wigs ex joining in a world&wide fellowship Ella Kerr, Reg, N., and Messrs Tom surely such an inspiration of unity McFadzean and Stuart Kerr spent will result in the spread of the Gos-+/ Saturday afternoon in 'Seaforth. pet, Prayer shall become :like a mighty river, the stream of united prayer flowing through innumerable channels for the deliverance and res newel of our struggling humanity. You are heartily invited to attend the special season of prayer to be held in Brussels• on TUESDAY EV- ENING AT 8 O'CLOCK IN MEL - VRLIL A PRESIBYThB AN CHURCH AND THICIRISDAY AT 8 O'CLOCK IN THE UNMET) UH•u1SCH. United Church W. A. The annual meeting and election of Officers of the W. A. of the United Church 'was held in the schoolroom of the ohunch on Dec. 27, with the president, (Miss 513. ,'Robinson in charge. Mrs. W. J. Stewart read the Scripture lesson and prayer was offered by Mrs. Davison. The min- utes, were read by the .secretary and the treasurer repented' 2606 was raised airing the year. A Committee was ampoiniteld to take charge of the January meeting composed of Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs'. Lowa r. writ. Sanderson, on behall of the nominating committee brought in a list of officers for the coming year, Mr. Mahoney =presid- ing:- Hon. Presse--.Mris. W. Stewart and Mrs McKinnon IPresident -!Nits W. Huggins 1st Vice Pres. -Mies Robinson 2nd Vice President -Mrs. J. Bryane 3rd Vice Press-Mry. R&M/ 4th Vice Pres; -Mrs. Currie Sec. -Mrs. Davison Assistaanit Sec, -Mrs,' Spelran Treas.--blisie'B. Downing Assist% Treas.-Mrs. R. F. Downing Press Relporten--Mrs, Hamilton It was moved by 'Mrs. H=ilton and seconded, by Miss E. Dawning that a vote of thanks be given. Mise M. Robinson for efficient service, as president during the past . two years. Mists Rolbinefoa,thankedthe 1osteo ibr their support •wirilo -fm Office.. Mr. Mahoney closed the meeting with prayer. WEDNESDAY— Open night -.* - No More Goofy .Hollow Well fosse, back to greet you again only this, time it isn't Goofy Hollow. Last Tuesday evening a little snapper was held in the wood - choppers :paradise, a little cabin set in " the gravel pit near Lewie Russell's hush. • ,Ars leek youidlhave it, it rained. Tuesday afternoon and. the boys spent the aditernoon playing King Pedro. Fred ,Stephenson and Joe Rutledge 'were the champions over the camp till Danny Rutledge and Jack Lowe returned from town and they beat the champions 200 to 30 In the hole. About 5.30 Lewie brought. a large s. goose and a fewother things for 1 supper and, all set down to a hearty meal. The only thing that was wrong was elbow room at the table. Lennie •started the supper off b3' carving the goose and Eddie Garton arranged the table. Danny tried to make a little gravy but something mush have went wrong because the boys ended up using butter instead. Fred Stephenson and Joe Rut- ledge were to weak dishes but Lewie had to go to town and they disappeared :with him, so the dishes were left to Jack Halley, Morris G1111s and Edldde Garton, Alter all returned' a meeting was called and the bora produced a hockey team' for' • a little entertain- , melt for the folies ties winter. at was kinds of hard to get the boys all on the ice so it was arrang- ed as follows: - Lewis Russel; -Manager Ben Whittard-Cap'tata d'redf Stephenenas-s3itj Carrier Nolen. 531101 R -,Mascot Bouncer Eddie..Garton-,Goal t{ee ser + •S o Messrs, Geo Davidson, and Scott Burchell and Ross Duncan) were at Seaforth Hospital Saturday lest where Geo. Davidson gave a Van's - fusion of ,blood to Mrs. H. P. Kelly who has been i11 for some little time. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. a r ■ . John Hallenbeck and son Bert and his wife (nee Mamie McQuarrie) of Toronto spent New •Year's with the I former's sister Mrs. Robt. Davidson and Mr. and Mrs, Wm. McQuarrie. 1 • . . •_ Mr. and Mrs D. C. Ross spent the holiday season with Mr and Mils. R. M. Blain and family, Toronto. The United Church REV, H. J. MAHONEY, S.A., B.D. PREACHER 11 a.m.-Universal week of Prayer 3 p.m. -Sunday 'School ' 7 p.m --What's In a name? 8 p.m.- Y. P. Meeting Tuesday -Prayer, meeting In Mel- ville Church Thursday -••Prayer meeting In Unit; es Church Annual Meeting for Congregation Jan. 17, 1940 • * r Earl Baeker of Cavalier, Dakota, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. George Backer and other relatives. .... more. Turnberry-Reeve, Roland Grain, 'Cslborne-Reeve, Pesky Pamsmore. East WawanJo011i-Reeve, Raymond 2edanond. West Wawanosh=-Reeve, +Thmoas Webster. Towns Clinton-dteeve, N. W. Trenvartba Goderich Reerve, R. E. Turner. Deputy, E. D. Brown. Seaforth-Reeve; J. H. Scott.R'l Wingham-Reeve R. S. HetherIng- tons K,0. Villages Blyth -'Reeve, George E. McNeil- BrusesiiS-'Reeve, R. J. Bowman. Exeter -Reeve, Benson Tuckey. Hensail--Reeve, R. E. Sba ddick. The contest fol r , ,the warde'nel " of Huron, promises to be keen/ this year with three candidiases already announced and several others rum- orerum- oredThose .who will definitely be in the field are Reeve Roland) Grain of Durnherry, sleeve :George C. Feagan, Of Colborne; and Reeve George E. McNeil, of 'Blyth. Helmick - Reeve -J. W. Gamble ..., 520 J. A. Briars 343 Deputy -D. L. Weir 448 A. E. Toner ' 263 Council -E; H. Strong.: .....:a448 Ed. McCallnnn 403 John Winter 379 Robert Baker :69 William 'Reis Aircraftsman, T. A. Prest, R.C. A.F., Trenton and R. H. Prost of the Canadian, Bank of Commerce staff Dublin, spent the holiday week end with their parents, Mr. and a)Mrs. T. L. Pneet. ' °hila * * * * -r a. -1. * * * WEDDING # ' * * * * * *. * HELM-WILKINSON A quiet wedding took Place ' the Wesley United Church. pare)'. age, London, Dec, 23rd, where the Rev. Geo. E. Triurble united in mar riage, Miss, Dorothy Mae Wilkinso: WROXETER eldest daughter of Mr, and Mr/ William Wilkinson of Brnesele, Ont to Arthur J. 14 Helm, London. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Paulin and The bride wearing in babe have returned home after e . a. pec and spending the holiday with friends in dress o1 spruce � Crepe and I seal coat, mirth a¢9cessbries� to mate: Toronto. Alter luncheon they took a she Miss N4oklin, Milllbank, who has been chosen to fill .the :position as ' etenograph•er at the Howick Mu- tual Inlsurance Company, started her duties Tuesday morning; Miss Nicklin•replaces Maes A, Schwab whoele marriage took place recent- ly. ecently. While snaking up the fire in her home Miss B. McDowell was over- come with gee, She fell on the hot stove and badly ;burned her hands. She was able to attract the attention 01 a Passerby who eutnmbneld aid, Miss McDowell is resting conrlfortably in .Wingham hospital, Miss Irene Robinmom returned to Toronto after Olsen -ding the past week at her home here. Mr. $rice Moaiaft and Miss Edith Martin, London,. spent the New Year ` holi- motor trip. Mr. and. Mrs. Helm will reside c Wharneliffe ltd., South. DefemNe day with Mr. and IMrs, Bent Mar - Jack Hedley: tin. Morris .Gillis Forwards The school bell rang againTues." Jack Lowe Say morning alter' two weeks' sit - Joe Rutledge ewe. The children) resumed their Danny Rutledge duties for another term. Shiba, Earl. Whittard Miss Jeanette Adams left for Pete fern b T nit h he will remain for Kerne an oro o wee a Cliff Marks come weeks with Mrs. Wearring'e Eddie Hoist sister, Mrs. A. Wells; Miss Jean Jack (Doe) Jeinieson , . Wells is staying with. her aunt, illerels hoping we have a very' Mrur A. Weaning; Mr. and Mia. suocesatel year and; T believe the Alex Pleeance and earl Alan, Port girls are our ftret :opponents, in this Elgin, are visiting the latter'e great hockey career. mother, Mrs, II, White; Mrs. Rieh- You will be hearing drOtn us boon ardl Miller of Listoevel is eipending so be mMting. r, Mrs. YOST A SPECTATOIt, 7 Se Dtimet with her daughte &ROTHERS-POP E A quiet' wedding stook Place) the home of Rete C. 3. Moorhou 195 Cheapside -sitreet, Lond°on1 Wednesday, when .Alice Pope, daughter ' 01 Mr. Ch: Pope, of Bnn4sels, was 'united marriage to Mr, Lyle Wets Brothhere4 of Harriston, They wt atitended by Miss Edith Feral of Brussels!, and Mr, Vernon Clar. of Listowel, Rev. 0, J. Moorhos olldolated, The bride wore a flc length dress of cornet blue tra• parent velvet, with silver tr w mange and silver sandals. ''r ' bridesmaid wore wine-cotoreel trek, I parent velvet. Mr. and A° •' Brothers lett later by motor New Yonk, the bride gearing black dress •end' rust coat, ' black bur trimming and green ' >; aluoes, purse and gloves,. They r le reside in Harriston, 1� a HOCKEY WRoX TE'R BRUSSEL:" FRIDAY, JANUARY 5th Admission --Adults 150 Children 10c.