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The Brussels Post, 1940-10-9, Page 6THE BRUSSELS POST "I was just thinking of him as a wee bairn .. . t • • Fl le a ,� VI ado Zezeae ea/e�. LONG DISTANCE ffrip 9/44 ... all the way from camp ! And he said it didn't cost so much!" Trust every, "Brow Laddie" to find his way home the most economical way -- and to leave a cherished memory into the iiargai.n. Especially after 7 p.m. and all day, Sunday, you can travel hundreds of miles by, Long Distance for so little! How a Newspaper Would. Read If Everything Were Considered CEJ— i Hebert J. Pate, editor of the John Ston County Capital -Democrat at Tis- homingo; Okla., gave lois readers an it }estration of what, newspaper stories would be like if an editor considered every angle of a story too thoroughly 'before printing it. Pate printed the following story un- der the heading: "Suppose Heads were like this: SOMEBODY DID SOMETHING"; Charges were filed today against a longtime subscriber before Judge (we malt mention his name because he is having job printing done- on a com- plaint that he had attacked Kr. — Mame deleted, friend of the editor's.) Mr. (the same long-time subscriber) is alleged to have wielded a (type of )weapon can't be named, harmful :o sales) in the reported assault. The very trivial incident occurred in front of the (man requested his pace of business be omitted). The man, hurt slightly, died for some strange reason in the (harmful publicity for insilitution) hospital. The doctor said that al.hough the ran HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR EGGS AND POULTRY 19 Q a SANS PECNE 80 — BRUSSELS Meese rolled off the bed and fractured his skull, thus causing immediate death and petmtanent injury, he would ra- ther not be mentioned as treating him "Wou know row those things are, peo- ple just will draw the wrong conclu- sions." An attorney (name of his city not given, might be harmful clue) said he would rather nobody knew he was defending the man). "Don't mention this in the paper, said the charged man, "and don't mention my name. You know how long Pve taken the paper. 1 wan: you to co-operate with me (check up), circulation dept. How far behind? Oh Just a year. Well guess we ought m suppress it)." Attorney (name deleted, possible harmful effect on civil clients) who made a sensational address on the freedom of the press a few days ag, said, "Leave this out or you'll get no more legals from me if I have re never file another case." (name omitted. He ran a one -column by two-inch ad four years ago and decided advertising would not pay on the basis of its re - suits) was charged jointly with — (long-:ime subscriber). 1 x 2 advertiser four years ago blamed (long-time subscriber) with handling the (name of weapon harm- ful to sales) in the attack on (friend of editor's) in front of (omitted by request). Somebody wall prosecute the case (county attorney having campaign placards printed here) before Judge (permission for use of his name not given) sometime soon (date cann.jt be named. They don't want a bunch of citizens littering up the cour house). Funeral services for (friend of en.'. tors) were expected to be beld at treepp rhurr'h (editor due n't Lir",f preacher. So name omitted) I3tn•ial will be held in the (rePortee didn't have time to checks cemetery with the (don't want no more r_asel's funerals) mortuary in charge. Phone 32 When in need of Bread & Pastry TRY THE PALACE BAKERY W. WILLIS BRUS . ONT. FREE, SERVICE * * * * >r. Obituary OI.D,1D1SABkED OR DEAD . s r ♦ w • s * . • * !OROS OA CATTLE removed;)xomptly and efficiently. Simply.piane•"'COLLECT" b WILLIAM STONE SONS PHONE 21 . INGERSOLL. BRUSSELS PHONE 72 WROXETER There was a large attendance 01 members and visitors at the regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute which was held at home of Mrs. D. S, McNaughton, The president was in the chair, Mrs. Lawrie Van Velsor was appointed secretary -treasurer to finish the teaml to replaoe Mrs. (Dr.) Campbell, who leaves on Saturday for Nova Scotia to join `her husband, who :s stationed there. Mrs, Russell Rae was in charge of current events and, gave some very interesting items. The roll call was answered by "a Brtiish possession." The guest speaker for the day was Rev, J. J. Ball, who spoke on "England," and gave a brief outline of its history from the earliest point to the present. He also took his listeners on an imaginary trip through the various cities and towns, giving an outline of in- dustries in each place. Mrs. F. P. Sanderson gave a re- port on the convention held in Guelph at wihich. she was a delegate Lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. J, Lovell, Mrs. N. Me4Lattighlin and (Mrs. -Andrew Adams. WALTON (Intended for last week.) The U,F.W.O. meeting was herd at the home of Mrs. John Mararall on September 25th, The meeting was opened with community sing- ing. The Roll Call was responded to by the members telling of "Their favorite cerealand how to prepare it." A helpful talk was given by Mrs. Earl Mills on "Health ani Child Welfare." 'Mrs. Nelson Reid was appointed to attend the Train- ing School in Clinton on ,Well Dressed and Well Groomed." All arrangements for the Short Course to be held in the Community Hall on "Preparing Meats for To -days needs" on October 2.1 to 25 inclusive weer made. It was decided to dis- pense with the October meeting on account of the Short Course. Tha meeting was closed with the sing - Mr. and Mrs. Everett Errington and children of Dungannon spent Sunday with Mrs. Errington's uncles John and James McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bolton of Roch- ester bisited his mother, Mrs. Bolton and siser Mrs. W. J. Humphries, re cently. Mr. James Alderson of London spent Sunday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Restore, Mrs. John Lamb of Seaforth at- tended the funeral of the tate Mr, Alex Murray, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hnmphrie? spent Sunday in London. Mr. and Mrs. John Daley spent Sunday with Mrs. H. Shannon. Mr. and Mrs. C, Coulter and lrfas Smith spent Sunday with Mr, sae Mrs. F. Seartett ylcii try. Alexander H. Murray Passes Trete passed away in l ort4 1I amai Hospital. Beacr.fnrrh, rThere- d ay. September war , ,r+ za `l : H. Siu.:ay. i. Stith pia.. M- Ifeer was a e Je len3 2s't', nt eeens a eree of the late ,.Gazer.. :tin . a.7. B 11S.Sra j ,1 li' 1 a P 1:1 visa of Cral::0 he: 7,51 it a .:1 fur dm ;vee ' a''Alt ete'I heti tilt nota' +;f ha "..,.. w 1: +.'ru lie. (-[ 1cao. a „ ,.see.. ,.. widow ,iu,1 Stable', lees a.p rase' r.. IS: i na' and Ctut:a;ii a. ... 61 ,. -f C cerci, net -'irds:1 r.•�tit, Win/ Name ',Tee Cs...'lti,y Gt,attnrr, M4t'a, ,r f:i.tnnt'i. ✓ . , sets Derneh l anti sI ems, y .., horn,. The f'n to al ',ant tie se .': Term • 1'a Ruin f ins i,t esseis. eervies va t^qJ by Ileo. F. Gilhert of Wane, United Chu^:dt Burial was ir1 Rru cels cemetery, ''Che cimmutiity of Walton wish 10 extend to Mrs. Sinn ay and family their sympathy in the loss of a faith. er and, tniaband. and sl line neighbor, Mrs, W. C. Bennett spent the Week end in Ottawa visiting bee husbaml, (!orporal lli'nncgtt, of the (1-P.C. Vlalfire In the village, Mr, nerd Mrs. Hurley, Thttii and Mildred and Mi', and, Mrs. Smith of Kitchener with. Mr, and .Mrs, Chas. Sellers. Mr. and Mrs, GeeegeMy, Wing• Hain, With We uncia, Mr, 1L. W. Hoy., w ,Robert Elliott Wilson' Goderich r - -Citizens here were shocked to learn that Robert Elliott Wilson, Cameron street, had died suddenly early last Tuesday morn- ing in Itis 52nd year. He was seized with a heart attach during the night Mussing away an hear later. For th;r• ty-four years Mr, Wilson had been employed as head ,miller at the Western Canada Flour Mills, joining the staff at the age of 18. He was at work . all day on Monday. Mr, Wilson was a native of God- erich, son of the late David and Elizabeth Elliott Wilson, and Dad spent all his life here. He was married twice, first to Miss Gertude McGee, who passed away some years ago, and later to Margi:et Stonehouse Lodge, nvho survives. Also survibing are three sons Robert sailing out of the port of Montreal; Harold with the Elgin Regiment, and William of Cobourg, and a daughter, Miss Maxine Wilson, at home. Mrs. Margaret Jenkins of Goderich; Mrs. G. W. Logan, Win- nipeg; Mrs. W. Joey, Crystal, Mani- toba, and Mrs. May Wallond, Guelph are sisters. IMr. Wilson was a member of Huron Lodge, No. 62, I, O. O. F., and of Court Goderich, Canadian Order of Foresters; and also of Knox Presbyterian Church. The funeral was held on Thursday at 2 p,m. from his late residence" to Maitland Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. D. J. Lane, a.ssisited by Rev. A. J. Milligan, of the Baptist Church, The late Robert Elliott Wilson was a first cousin of Mr. Waiter Sharpe of Brussels. C 71 dC=•y Fire Waste $24,632509 In pamphlets issued to call at- tention to Fire Prevention Week, which is being observed throughout the length and breadth of Canada from October 6 to October 12, the Canadian Underwriter's Association presents a•rat it cogentlp describes as "an account rendered to the people of Canada." This "account" shows that there were 45,755 fires in Canada in 1939, an increase of 1,651 in the total compared with the previous year, The "account" also states that the total property loss caused by fires in Canada last year amounted to $24,632,509; that the per capita loss was $2.18 and 263 lives were lost. And it adds this note from the report of the Dominion. Fire Commissioner . this useless waste of human life and property would seem to sym- bolise our attitude towar5ds lire." Could there be any more criminal indictment of our carelessness in this respect? Imagine . , , an aver- age property wastage in Canada of approximately hall a million dollars a week , - and practically all of thle attributable to carelessness. In times of peace this would be a blot 00 the national escutcheon. it is an even bigger blot in war time when all energies are concentrated on production and conservation. :surely then, this is a time for a national stocktaking on .a big scale t In which the individual can play an imeorrant part. The carelessly discarded match . , .. the careles., smoker , - the faulty stove pipes heating apparatus or electrical equip meat the placing of bot ashes in wooden containers , . these are rely a few of the more common ea.uses of flres which can be elimin- ated by attention on the part of the ircdlvidual. 1 Is a pant of national service in 'Itis critical hour of the Empire's history to see that ail waste is elim- inated and the reduction of fire hiss- es is one form of national aerv'ce )hot everyone can render Dimply by being more careful, CANADIAN RED CROSS Wednesday, October 0th, 1040 1,1no+utci++q ... WHAT 15 IT ? WHY SHOULD 1 USE IT WHERE CAN I GET IT ? E%IDE SURE -START SERVICE is a new develop- ment in automotive preventative service which enables us, by means of new patented testing apparatus and instru- ments, to locate oncoming starting failures in your car and prevent them. Every motorist who wants to save himself the trouble, expense and inconvenience of starting failures should take advantage of Exide Sure -Start Service. We are equipped to give you Exide Sure -Start Service, which is available only from Exide dealers. Come in to- day and let us give you a Sure -Start test ... it's free. Carl's Garage Phone 21 Listowel eJ BELGRAVE Mrs. Thomas M. Walsh Passes In the passing of Susanar Bell, widow of Thomas M. Walsh, this community has lost one of its meat highly regarded yomen. Mrs. Walsh passed on at the home of her sen. Norman, following a stroke which she suffered a few days prior to her death. She was M her 81st year and had lived her entire life in East Wahvanosh. I iftynine years ago, she was married to Thomas M. Walsh •w'io died in 1928. Surviving is one son Norman E., and, five grandchildren, also two great grand- children, She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs, David Ramsey, Grand Prairie, Peace River district, Anka,; Mrs, Peter W. Scott, East Wawanosh, and Mrs. Ma garet Walsh of Belgrave. The funera ser- vice was conducted at the home of her son in East Wawanosh Tuesday afternoon. The service was cos ducted by Rev, A. Sinclair of Blyth United Church, assisted by 'Rev. 13. Towneud, of Belgrave. TI. Pail -bearers were John •Ste war, Gordon Walsh, James Walsh, Will Walsh, Harold Walsh and Camerin WaiSh. The stook threshing in this vic- inity is practically completed now thus ending one of the most trying harvest seasons farmers have had for many years. The potato crop has suffered from the wet weather Harry ,McGuire who was injured while employed on one of G. A. Jordan's threshing outfits, Is sti'1 confined to his home, FURS NEW FURS Save by buying—`Direct from Manufacturer to Wearer' Furs Custom -Made — to Personal Requirements Repairing and Remodelling Highest Quality and Guaranteed Workmanship FAMOUS FUR COMPANY 95 KING ST., TORONTO 'Phone WA3335 Represented in Brussels ,By:— Frances By:Frances Dress Shoppe More Schoolboy Howlers Lollards are lazy people who al. ways want to rest against some- thing. Julius Caesar was renowned for his great strength. He threw a bridge across the Rhine. Revolutions is what Darwine olid, The Mediterranean and the Red Sea are joined by the Sewage Canal. An Abstract Noun is the name of something which has 110 exist- ence,, as goodness. In 1620 the Pilgrims crossed the 0081611. This is known as the grims' Progress, A glazier is a man who runs down mountains. The people of Iceland are called Equinoxes, A total •eclipse is one which lasts forever, 'Sub judice" is the bench on which the judges sit, Ambiguity is telling the truth when you don't mean to. Quinine is the bark of a tree, canine is the bark of a dog, A damsel is a small plum. Many Crusaders died of salva- tion, Horses are fed proverbs, Virgil is the man who cleans up churches, - List Must Close As the Subscription list for the Stock of the Huron County Flying Training School must close in the next few days. All who are in a position to take any part of this Patriotic Investment are urged to see one of those named below at once.. For further information apply to Brussels—R. J. Bowman, Wilfred Cameron, and Harry Champion, Grey Township—Reeve J. H. Fear. Morris Township— Reeve Francis Duncan Howick Township* Reeve J. W. Gamble Deputy Reeve J• W. Weir Winghain - Reeve R. S. Hetherington, K•C. Hugh Hilly Chairman.