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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1940-5-15, Page 1the POST PUBLISHING HOUSE • PTLISSelf‘ pogt Wednesday, May 15th 1940 Notice ETHEL w , Township of Grey Free C117LL � Local News m Imunization Against ' Scarlet Fever Persons wishing to have child' ren immunized against Scarlet Fever may do so by being pres- ent at the following places May 20—S.S. Nip. ' 8, 2 p.m. May 21 Township Hall, Ethel, May 22—S. S. no. 4, .2 p.m. 4 ! Local Red Cross The following aattlelee were ship' ped by Red Cross Society: 156 pair Socks; 10 sweaters, 4 scarfs', 12 Mamas, 12 ice bag covers, 2 quilts (for refugees), East Huron Institute . To Meet At Gorrie On May 30th The Directoralte of the East Huron District Womenrs Institute, ?net In.the Chitral' Hall, Fordwieh, on April 2GIJh. Seven local Inti tutes were represented out of eight. The president, Mrs, Harold Speir of Brussels, presided, Plans were made and the program arranged for the district annual to be held at Gerrie on May 30th. Mists V. Banbridge, from the Department in Toronto, and Miss Flora Durnin, County coach for junior girls' Pro' jecte, will be present at the meet - Ing.' • Th executive for next year was nominated, At the close of the meeting members of the Fordwich Institute served a. dainty lunch. THEA IRE SEAFORTH H NOW PLAYING— Michael Whalen Dolores :Costello Outside These Walls Charles Starrett Iris Meredith Western Caravans MON., TUES., WED, Don Ameche Andrea Leeds Swanee River Al Jolson .Felix Bressart .A picture that will endure as long as the immortal melodies of the great Stephen Foster NEXT THURS., FRI., SAT. Marlene Dietrich ' James Stewart Destry Rides Again Mischa Auer Charles Winninger The wild west lives again As Destry gets the bad men. And Marlene gets Destry • COMING— Till We. Meet Again Reserve your seats Now! for Gone With the Wind Money orders given prompt 'atten tion when accompanied by stamped self addressed envelopes. Followed by warmth of atmo, Sphere the rale fall of Sunday after- noon was deeid'edly beneficial, With favorable conditions cortin• tting for this fuel week spring 'grain seeding will be completed or many :farms in this dietriet, Ask Carl Ames about having your village gorden plowed when desired, Percy Stephenson was off work for several dare, suffering from a big Jab's comforter, located on his 'left fare arm. We are glad to know that Wm. Ziegler is again able to undertake els customary work in the store. Quelle a contingent from Ethel at- tended the show "Gone with the Wind' an the severed days it was presented at Listowel last week. Some time ago, a brood sow, the property of Wm. McLeod, farrowed a fairly prolific litter., with ate al- most immediate 100% fatality, with little prospect of the mother pig surviving, but, however, under the skilful treatment of Doc Wardlaw fiavourable results were obtained and the animal is recovering. It is not always .that, what is convmonly recognized as good luck, foilaws the endeavor to increase the value of a herd of horses by raising colts to such an extent, as has been evidenced this spring, in the mouth of May. ill Charlie Han- suld's stock of horses, when no less than, three healthy mare foals made a lively start and shows likely premise of growing into usefulness. Mr. and Mrs, Elwood. .McTaggart of Silver Corners were guests over. Sunday with Mrs. McTaggart's par- ents, Arthur and Mrs, Henry. Radios. installed in the several homes in the village just prior to the Dominion election, coniine le be appreciated as a source of conven- ient information, especially on the war situation and market and weather reports. Doc and Mrs. Wardlaw are being congratulated on their recent purchase of the so desirable equipment of an electric washing machine. Bert Vodden demonstrated his ability as a sales - mac, in the one -day devoted last week to that phase of his undertak- ings' In disposing of a new high- priced tractor and an electric radio. If yott hove decided t0 get a new car see JOII. Jardine at Ethel garage, Mr, and Ahs. Wm. Ziegler and 13111y, and Mrs, Leitch of Brussels, spent Sunday at Norwich with John Leitch's, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sperling and two daughters of Detroit, spent the week end at Nor idh and Ethel, visiting Wm, Ziegier's, MORRIS Mr. and Airs. A. J. Helm, London, were visitors et the hone of Wm. and Mies Wilkinson, 4th line Morris. Mr, Wilkinson has not gained his. usually good health since his recent Illness, his many friends are sorry to state, ,444,441601144.11•••••••.$40soe:e.o♦ewee♦eelleo♦ee♦eeeeeee♦cea-a41, At Lyceum Theatre Wingharrm May 23rd -24th -25th Tickets Now on Sale at the Box Office Each Evening. ALL RESERVED SEATS, Matinees 75c Evening ...' ' $1,00 Mail orders :1ttlill receive prompt attention if accompanied by self addressed stamped .envelope. NiNNN•Ne•eNNeNHNNi Items Increase In Income Tax Revenue Minister llsiey at Osa- \v s announeed that income tax col- lections this year $14,000,000 abead of this date last year. Since the April 30 deadline 060,000,000 in come tax payments has' cone in, compared with $52,000,000 during the same period last, year, Neatly $30,000,000 came .into the income tax branch on Thursday, biggest single day since income taxes bane been, levied by the Dominion gov- ernment. —0— Celebrates Birthday Mrs, Henry Wheeler who le mak- ing aking her home with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Wright, Brussels, cele- brated her 88th birthday last Wed- nesday, May 8, Many friends and neighbors called daring the after- noon fternoon and she also received good wishes from friends in Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton, Fort Erie and Wingeam, Mrs. Wheeler's health has not been very good' but has im• proved during the past few months. A host of friends and relatives wish her many more happy birthdays. —o- 1941 Licence To Be Green, White License plates for 1941 in Ontario will 'have a white bcaltground and tate figures will be In green, it was announced this 'week at Queen's Park, Government officials said the green is of a dark shade that will Provide plenty of contrast to the white background and make the plates easy to read. This will avoid i the difficulty experienced in 1038 when the background and figures were neutral shades of blue and red. Plates this year have black figures on a yellow background. The plates are made at the Ontario Re- formatory at Guelph, Ont. —o— THOMAS E. AMES CONTRACTOR, DIES Thomas' Edward Ames, 24, for 58 years prominent in the contracting and building trades of Winnipeg, died suddenly at the MIsericordia hospital Wednesday. Mr. Ames had enjoyed excellent health until a few hours before entering the hospital. He was born in Ethel, Ont., came to Winnipeg in 1882 and for many years operated a railroad construction company, later enter- ing the general contracting busi- ness. For many years Mr. Aures wee active In fraternal orders and was a member of the I.0.0.2'. and the Masonic lodge. Survivoa•s include four daughters, Mrs'. Thomas Ains- worth, Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Frank Sharkey, Cleveland Ohio; Mrs. Ernest Musgrove and Mrs. J. S. Enright, both of ''W'innipeg; three sdsters, Mrs. D. C. Ross, Brussels, Ont„ Mrs, A„ McAlester, Oakville, Ont., and Mrs. J, T. Durgin, Can- ton, Ohio; one brattier Joseph Ames Ethel, Ont.; one granddaughter, Miss Dorothy Musgrove and one grandson, Wallace Ainsworth. Funeral service was: held Fri- day at 2 p.m, at Mordtte's, with burial in Brookside eematery. Rev. J. W. Cearke officiated and the pallbearers were Sari Currie, Jack Henning, James. Maly, John. Mc- Leod Thomas Wright and "Thomas Mc.Oomb. DIED 1VLeDONIALD—In Blithe), on Tuesday, May 14811, 1940 Robert L, McDon., aid, iu his 77th year. The funeral will be, held front hislate hone in Hebei on Friday, May 17th, 1040. Service at 1,30 pen, ,Interment ht Ca•anbrook Cemetery, S'PIbV70NlSON—In Grey township on i Wednesday, allay 115th, 1940. Thomas C. Stevenson, in his 88th year. Funeral from the home ar her son, Willlarn 0. Stevenson, Lot 28, Conaesslon 10, they town - 011P, on Friday May 17th, 1940, Service tut 8.30 pee. Interment in Elena Centre Cemetery, United Church Y.P.S. The Y. P. S. of ,the United Church ]teed :their weekly meeting on Mon - clay evening. Barbara Michie Was in charge of the meeting. Idella Bryans read the Scripture lesson and Josephine Van Norma gave the prayer, Jean Sipeiran, Margaret Pearson gave solos, Mary Davison had the topic, "A Friend to Fieher Falk," which was. much enjoyed by those :present. —o— Warning Posters Appear Posters warning against the dis- cusion of military matters were put cup in Toeont last week in mangy of the public buildings. "Be careful" they said. '"Do not discuss' naval, military or air matters:' The appearance of the pesters followed by many months: the warming given in Eng- land against discussing matters that in any way might give information to the enemy. Maitland Presbyterial W.M.S. The 26th annual meeting of the MeItland. Presbyterial Society of the WeVI.S. of the Presbyterian Church in Canada met in Melville church here an Tuesday, The three ses- sions', were all well attended and the meetings were both interesting and instructive. Worship services were hold, business matters were dealt With and several splendid ad- dresses were given. A full account. of the meeting will appear in next week's issue of "The Post", —0— Women's Institute Brussels Women's Institute wed meet in the Library Fri. afternoon. May 17t11, at 3o'clock, As this is , the first meeting of the year the Roll Call well be the "Payment of Membership Fee." Bona Miller and Betty Currie will give their re- port on the Girl's Conference at Guelph and Mrs. Armstrong will re- port on the District Executive. A Demonstration of ''Table -Setting" will be given by Mary Baeker and Janet King. The girls of Mrs. Sanderson's• class in "Summer' Clothes for Girls?' will exhibit their dreerses, All the Iadies of Ole community are welcome. —0— Last Sunday At the Churches "Fancily Day' Service was held on I Sunday morning at Melville Presby- tesian Church. The morning service was conducted by Rev. S. Kern ' 1iothers' choir supplied the music. two anthems being sung. The evening service was' conducted by the rector, Rev. F. Walt, of St. John's Anglican Church, Rev, H. J, Mahoney of the United Church, and Reb. S. Herr of Melville Presbyter - ion. The choirs of all three churches combined for this ser- vice. Rev. S. Herr spoke on "Flor- ence Nightingale," the beloved nurse of the Crimean War. Morn - Ing service in the United Church was •conducted by the minister, Rev. IL J. Mahaney, A Baptismral service Was held •when three babies were bnptized, A mother's choir supplied the music. Service We withdrawn in the evening for all to attend Melville church evening service. •Service in St. John's Anglican Church. was conducted b3a the rec- tor, Rev, F. Watts. BRUSSELS ONTARIO *— * , e _ *; x, PEOPLE WE KNOW j k ,k >F * * * * * * Miss Gladys Rowland of LMtpwe is home for a few holidays. I Mr. and Mrs'. Harry Champion: , visited over Sunday in Toronito. Miss Carrie McOraceen was a i week end visitor at her home here. I Mr, Dau Dtx'en and son Elmer Toronto, visited the former's mother over the week end, j Mrs, A. Leitch returned home + after spending a few days with he: daughter, Mrs, Wan. Ziegler, at Ethel. Mr, and Mrs, Wan. Mitchel and I song of Stratford moved back to tows TucsdaY. l .Rev, and Mre, Fowler, �Blueeale, visit -d n^ith �Pri�eud in town o r. n; Friday evening, r Miss Evelyn Cunningham, Reg. N. Brantford, was a, week end "guest at 1 her home here, Miss MMicCracken, Mise G. Ross of Tero..tee visited lastt week el theft I bomes here. Miss Norene Rutledge and Misses Isobel end Jean Stephenson spent Sunday at Monkton. Dewitt Holmes, Toronto, a former Brusatle hey is visiting a few days with friends here, Mrs, John E. Smith had as her guest, Mrs, George McDonald of Clinton, Mrs, George McDonald of Clin- ton has been visiting relatives and friends in and around Brussels. Miss Addie Cardiff, Mrs. Jas. Cardiff, 'Mrs. Raid. Downing and Wm. Cardiff event Monday in To- ronto. , Mr. and Mrs. Verne Sinclair at Detroit, visited over the week end at the home of Mr, and Mre. Stanley Rutledge.. B:11 Rowland of Toronto, visited over the week end at the home or his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Rowland, , Mrs. AIex McKelvey and Iittle daughter, of Consul, Sask., are guests at the home of Mrs, Win, eleKeIvey. , Mr. and firs. Frank Oliver, De- troit, visited over the week end with Mrs. Oliver, the latter return- ed with them. Sam Crerar, B,A:Se..., D.L.S., and Mr. and Mrs, Stewart Crerar, of Toronto spent Sunday with Mrs. A, Baeker and family, Mira Beatrice 'McDonald, R.N., and Mr-. Stanford of Brantford visited the first of this week at the home of the former's brother, •Mr. and Mrs. Archie McDonald, Mr. and Mrs, Garr Gaeker visited in Brussels over the week end, euronte'to their home in Fort Francis, after spending the winter at their winter home la Florida. ere, J. Cottrill and daughters, Port Elgin visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Me. Donald this, week, Mrs. McDonald her friend will be sorry to learn, is not as well as usual. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wheeler of Hamilton spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. 'Wright of Bins, eels and also with Mrs, Henry Wheeler who is Mr, Peter Wheeler's mother. Meeting of Brussels Council 1 13russels, May 8th, 19469 JAMESTOWN Mrs. G, McDonald, Clinton was a visitor during the past ;week at the hone of Miss Jessie Strachan. A soedal time was held fast Fri- day evening in the hall. A pleas - alit intercourse was en3oyed by all those present, Violin music for the dancing was supplied by Earnie Dennis and Jno, Warwdok, Seeding, with continued favorable `weather will soon be completed, NOTICE TO FARMERS -- pert of your crop. We have Empire Brand Superior No. 1 Seed con. forming to specific Gov't. test. See our First, at 1NcCracken's Grocery. Phones 43 & 2'1 Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Minns of Saskatoon, Sask., visiting at the home of Mr, and Mrs, W. 11, Little and Mr, and Mrs. Albert James of Clinton, Ont. Mrs, Art Hawkshaw Is at the home of her parents Mr, and Mrs. Philip Amenit and will stay some time to look atter ber mother who has not been very well. Mr, and Mrs. Ruddell, Saskatoon Miss' P. Gowaniack of Deloraine, Man., and Mee. Tooke and Mrs Mc- Naughton of Icinoardine were call orson Wednesday with Mrs. R. T. Strachan and Miss Flo. Buchanan, Wilfred, D. McNaught of Radyille Sask„ son of Mr. and Mrs, Ray Me - Naught, Monitton has enlisted in the South Sask., Regiment at 'Wee- burn, Sask. Private McNaught saw eetvice in the last war - for three Years. Sunday vdsitous art the home of Dr, O, A, and Mrs. Myers were 1)1. Myra+ parents and brother, Mr, and Mrs. Andrew .Myers and son William: at Prescoitt and Me. and Mrs'• Thomson, Branup'ton, parents 00 Mrs, Myers and other relatives. Mr, Janles Rhodes v310 has been off work for the last eight weds w'1th a kuee iniary hasgene to the ltltcheoer hospital Where en opera - Lion WAS perioraned on Tuesday of this week. W all hope that .1im Will be beck seen at his usual .work. The regular monthly meet>iug Ott the Brussels! Municipal Council wag held in the Public Library on the above date. All members being present, The minute'& of the last meeting being read it was moved: by Champion, seconded by W. Coiner - on that •lire minutes be adopted. —Carried. The following bills were presented: G. 'McDowell, April salary .,,. 06.00 R. S. Warwick., April salary 25.00 Geo. Campbell, street labor 30.75 Mrs, B. Whittard, nursing „ 12.00 Jas. Kernaghan, street labor 10.75 Postage „ 3.00 Transfer to school 1000:00 Brussels Hydro -Electric street lights 108.00 hall lights 2.16 Wilton & Gillespie, hall coal 39.99 Licenses, ball, park, arena 9.00 D. N. McDonald, tile 1.40 Itelicf for the n.anth of April 41.55 Moved by H, Bowler, seconded by F. Semis that the accounts as read be paid, —Carried. Moved by F. Semis, seconded by II. Bowler that we accept the Assessment roll for 1940 from the ,Assessor. —Carried, Moved by IL Champion, seconded by W. Cameron that the Court or Revision be held in the Public Libeary en June 411. 11110 at 8.00 P.M. --Carried. There, hemi~ n;, further business the n1ec;11tg adjourned. 7 * * * * a a * * Obituary * t a'•, :k :1, * * 1* MRS. SAMUEL DODD A respected citizen of Borrie Passed away on Sunday, April 2S in the person of Ellen Maria Davis, beloved wife of Samuel Dodd, at her home on Park St. The deceased had been in ill health for some time, and although not un- expected, death came suddenly, Ellen Maria Davis was the el& est daughter 00 the late W, Davis and Mrs. Mary Davis, and was in her 63rd year. She was born is Shakespeare, Ont., August 15, 1877e and was raised in Brussels, Ont„ where she received her education. Coming to Barrie es a young wo- man, she met and married Samuel Decel in 190e, and since that time had resided continuously at her home on Park and ]Eccles Ste, She was a member of First Baptist Church, Barrie, and until recently had attended regularly. Her In- terests were mainly in her home and family and she was an ardent grower of flowers. 00 a kindly and friendly dis'positiou, she was a goad neighbor and had a wide range of friends In the neighborhood. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Geo, Hook, Barrie; her mother, Mrs, Mary Davis; Bar- rie; three sisters, Mrs, E. F, Smith, Barrie; Airs. A. Ha3rn, Rochester. N.Y.;Mrs. John Dosid Aurora, and one brother, George Davies Bras. sels, Out, --:Barrie Examiner. Mr. G, Davis visited with his sister, Mrs. Dodds', in Barrie a short time prior to her death. * * * * * * * * * WEDDING * * * * a * * * * ♦ SMITH—HARRISON • A quiet wedding was solemnized at Walton Manse when Rev. F- GIL best united in marriage Wilms Marie, daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. W. C, Harrison, of Elena Tom^trhtiip. and Mr. .Robert Melville Lloyd Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs, .Edward Smite,' of the same tohvineeh1p. The bride was becomingly :attired in a lovely blue crepe dress with matait ing a;Cee0sories and, she was. atten- ded by Miss Lillian Huston, of Lima. Vito looked lovely in a flowered& crepe dress with rust Ocoessorics. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Eldon Mann, Mr. and, Art s. Smith left on a ;lioneyuneen fro I4.anlilton and Toronto,. Ontheir return they will reside at Materiel.