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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1941-9-17, Page 1THE LS POST PUBLISHING HOUSE BELGRAVc The Ladies' Guild held the i'egue lar anomthLy meeting ou Wednesday .afternoon, Sept, le, at the home of Mrs. R, 1liggieet A good iarttieud- ance wary present. The meeting Was conducted by Mrs. C, Wade, the President, This was the last meet. lug which Mrs, Weekes would attend before leaving .for her new home in Glencoe so an address of thanks and' alePreciwtion for her interest in and loyalty to the Guild during her sojourn in Beigrarve and best wishes for her work in, the new Perlee was read. A presentation of a mirror to Mese Weekes and a gift to Alice was made' by Mre. J. Mc- Gill and Mes. C. McCrea. After the meeting closed lunch, was serv- ed by the hostess. William J. Geddes, esteemed resi- dent of Belgrave, died Monday is his 82nd year. The deceased was a litelong resident of ibis locality Surviving besides his wife, Isabelle McKenzie, are two sons and two daughters, Slorman, Of - Toronto; Cameron, of Chatham; Mrs. Joseph, Little, of SeafoitLh. Ann of Wing. ham; two brothers, Dabd, of Port- land, 'Oregon; Adam, of Elphtu, Ont., two sisters, Mee. Angus Van - normal, and Mrs. Margaret Wilson, Wingham. Funeral service was held on Wednesday with interment in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. REGENT THEATRE Seaforth Ont. —a— NOW PLAYING- James Cagney Ann Sheridan — IN — City For Conquest A drama filled with thrills laugh- ter, romance .and music. MON., TUES., WED. Bette Davis George Brent IN The Great Lie with Mary Astor The love story of a Magnificent Cheat. :— Next THURS., FRI., SAT. Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride June Story Mary Lee One of the best Autry's yeti y_,, e0MING -- Spring Spring Parade "Be not co.nfonmed to this world but be ye transform- ed by the renewing of your minds." . United Church 11 a.m.—"God's Outlook" 3 p.m.—Church School and Bible Class. 7 p.m, `,Living In Expectation YOU ARE WIELCOME. St, John's Church St: Mathew's Day 11 a.m.—The Rector 7 p.m.—REV. F. DAVIS RECTOR OF ATWOOD Melville Church . 10 am. -Sunday School and 'Bible Class. will' be held unless there are further developments to keep It closed. 11 a.m.—'My Experiences In Mission work In Northern Ontario. 1 p.m.—Evening WorshlpJ Earl Moore will preach at both services. COME AND WELCOME. .W':RDDING CRELLIN*W,HRELEERe * Bl]LGRA.VJ3---Sine Unite j :Church here was the eettiug Thursday afternoon' fora charming weddings, when Nora May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, 'Cedil Wheeler, of Belgrave, became tete beide . of Bernard T. P. Crellin, youaoe son of Mi'. and Mrs, Robert Crellin, ot Riverview avenue, London. Rev.' Donald Duc:.p performed the cere- mony for ~which the church was at- eradtively decorated with bink and white gladioli, accented wita ['cher ettunnw tints. Clusters, of ribbon - tied flowers marked they pews re- served for the guests. 'Tete bride's cousin, Miss Velma Wheeler, played the bridal meet. Given in marriage by her father tee 'bride ware a, graceful floor length gown, of white' bointe d'eslprite, mounted on 'satin, the long sleeves pointing over the bands. The hri'1eg"oetu n gift, a ,string of pearls, was worn and the bride carried a handkerchief of ex. Mesita linen, which had been car- ried by the bridegroom's mother at her wedding 3.2years before. The bridal flowers' were Better Times roses in an arm bouquet. Mrs. James M. Bailey, of London, as matron of honor, wore a smart. taffeta tunic in autumn, rust tone over 'black _ chiffon velvet, with matching turban of taffeta and arm bouquet of Talisman roses. Mins Ruth Wheeler, bridesmaid and Mien Mary Wheeler, junior bridesmaid, both sisters of the bride, wore dainty bouffant frocks of sky blue net over taffeta in a lighter shade with matching flowers headdress and bouquets of Joanna Hill roses. Harry Crellin, of Welland, was his brother's beet man, and the ushers were Carfrae Brown and James M. Bailey of Camp Borden. A recap, tion followed at the home of the bride's parents. Mee. Wheeler re- ceived in an Alice blue crepe gown with matching hat and accessories and corsage of red roses. Mrs. Crellin chose Churchill blue and yellow roses formed her corsage. Mrs. Andrew Paton, of Clandeboyo, grandmother of the bridegroom, was an honored guest; wearing lace in a fighter -than -navy tone, with, shoul- derette of carnations, 'Buffet re- freshments were served from a table centred with the flowertrlm- med cake, and adorned with pine and white gladioli and roses. Later Mr, and Mrs. Crellin, left by motor for Montreal. The bride chose a smart black dai1leur, for travelling, with white accents and corsage of. a single write' gardenia. On their return• they will live at the Winston Churchill apartments, Central avenue, London. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincerest thanks to all the neighbors and friends for their 'kindly help and eyaneathy in our recent bereave. men,t. Mrs, Sperling and Wyman. v—'— DIE GARTER-11n Walton, , on Money, 'Sege 1911h, 1941, Btta Pearl Ful- ton beloved wife of Joseph .Carter, in her 48th year, Funeral from fuer late home, Walton, on Wed- nesday. Seam:nber 17111, 1941. Ser- vice at 2 p.m. Interment in Brussels cemetery. • * • BOX --In Brussels, on Tuesday, September lath, 1941, Matilda MI- IO'uleheon beloved wife of Syyt venter Fox, in, her 59% year. Funeral from Melville Presbyter- ian church. on `Jdhursday, SePtent" Iter 1Sth, 1941.' 'Service at `2.30 P.m. 'Interment itt Bruseele cemetery. Wednesday> September 17th, 1941 BRUSSELS, ONTARIO Local News Items CARD OF THANKS My eineere gratitude is extended to the ladle., of tate Brussels Red Oros:. Society for their gifts to an. They are very much appreciated. Leeds A. Russell, A Red Cross Carnival Postponed The carnival which eves to have been held in the 93russels Arena on Thupitsday, September 26th, under the auspices of the local branch or the Red Cross, has been postponed. It will ,he held at a later date. v Law Practice To Continue Elmer D. 'Bell watres' to announce that ells law practice will continue as usual foal the duration of the war with Mr. C. J. Benson of Listowel attending at Brussels . on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. The office will remain open with Miss I. Lowery in charge during usual business hours. •No `Post' Last Week Our gratitude la expressed to al- vertisers and subscribers of "The Post" in their gracious acceptance if tlh tact that there was no Pont issued last week. The ` magma, which for many years laboured td,. .turn, "the press 'which produced your printed pages for you, at last refused to continue the job and simiply ceased to go at the critical moment—hence no. local paged last' week. There has now been au electric anotor installed to facilitate the task of prodtrcin g your ";Foal" , for you each week. v I morning by the minister, Rev. C. L. United Church Group Lewis, who took fon' his text, "The • Holds Meeting 3farvest Es Come,' ' Anthem, "The The Women's Missionary Society i Song of Peace," was sang by the adthe 'United Church held its dlioir, Everting service was conium. anoutrlly meeting on Friday after.' ei' by Rev. Reid. Vipond of Trow. moon in the parsonage. The chair bridge. The choir 'sang, =theme"' was taken by Mrs. W. Proctor. "Judge Eternal Throned in, Strlen• The society regrets that Miss dor." , ,Services in St. John's Angle Mee Skelton has resigned as pa'egi- I can church were conducted by the 'dent. Mrs. J. E. ,Smith was ap, rector Rev. Frank Watts. !pointed to succeed her. The scrip- * * 'e * * * tura lesson was read by Mrs, J. E. Smith WE _ KNOW and Prayer was offered by Mrs. I. Parker, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Bates' and Mrs. W. Praetor. Mrs. Dark read a leaflet on, tem. perance from the study book. It was itftroduced by Miss. H. Down. ing. Letters from anistiioneriee • of flfty years ago were also read. Engagement Announcement lti', and eine, Charles W. Kitchen announce the engagement ed their only daughter Bette, Isabelle to 'Vit'. Gall Jackiin, son of dere late. ISIr. and Mrs, Richard Jaeklin of Grey Township. The marriage to talre Place the latter part of September. v Local Clergyman's Brother Missing Word was received by Rev. S. Kerr that ,his brother Sgt, Navi- gator W. E. Kerr, is missing from operations over Cologne, Germany, carried out on the night of the 16th of August. Mr. W. E. Kerr enlisted with the R.C.A,F. the day war was declared and, had been on active service -foe some time. He was born in North- ern Ireland in 1919 and after cam, pleting his publicschool .work attended an Academy tivith the view to qualifying for the Civil Service. When war was declared he was sitting for his examinations for Lite Civil Service. There is a possibility he may be a prisonerof war. v Special Services Held In Brussels Churches Morning services in Melville Presbytea'ian church on Sunday were oonduoted by the minister, Rev. 5, Kerr, wtio spoke on "A Nationwide Appeal on, the Recon- secration 'During the Wane The evening service was withdrawn. Services in the United church on Sunday were conduoted in the I C1� e = = C,O Huge Puffball Did you. see the large puffball that was on display in the window at the Brussels Post on Saturday after- noon and evening? It weighed 12 pounds and measured about 3 fee, in 'circumference. It was sent in to this office by Mrs, 0heetor Baker of Grey township. We must admit that it didn't remain long iu tete window. Its lusciousness was too big a temptation to some who Isane it and, they obtained) permission to carry it off to eat, The lucky. fellow generously divided it tip with members of the office staff 1 and there were a number who can testify, to its goodness. You unfar- tunate folk who have never eaten ,these delicious *lices dried in butter don't know what we are talk. ing about! Many thanks Mrs. Baker. Notice The Department of Health has informed me, there may be an outbreak of ,Diptheria this autumn and winter. They strongly warn parents tohave all their children inoculated against such disease, who have not already been togoided. Those who are unable to pay for this treatment may have their children toxoided, free by the. Medical Officer, of Health. This is for residents of Brussels "ONLY. 'r. T. McRae M.O.H, RED CROSS BRUSSELS BRANCH The following ig the Augu8t nilly- merit: -6 aero ihelmets;, J0 yrs. seaman's long stockings, 20 pre eetunan'e ri'dbed socks, 13 turtle• neck sweatere, 6 sleeveless 'sweat- ers; 21 prst two-way mitts, 31 scarfs, 150 pea, socks, 18 helmets, 8 eller- • native oaps, 2 pr, broadcast ,mitts. REFUGEB WORK -10 proper'g b'aga, 1 jumper dress, 1 waist, 1 pullover, 1 nightgown, 6 bundles (eatoontaintmg) 1 boat (situ 8, yrs, 1 jumper drew, 1 wet*, 1 pall: Over, 1 pr, bloomers 13 quilts. We also ' wish to acknowledge with thantttu tho following completed articles from the Ethel Bia'neet ell' the Red Cross:- 101 prs, cooks, 2`. Marts 1 ibhy'F bonnet. 1$ w*1h• clothe, 2 ir,' broadcast 'Initis, quiff • * * * s * do * * * Mr. S. F. Davison has been quite ill with pneuanlania. Harvey Gilbsot of the R.C.A,F, stationed at Calgary was home on furlough, Mrss. Chester Filfeld of Stratbroy, is the guest of her cousin Mise Florence McNaughton. Miss Carrie Dunbar spent a Saw days in Kitchener this week bisiting old friends, Mr. Jack Baeker was visiting at home et his' parents Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Baeker, Miss Agnes Davidson R. N.. is attending a patient in London Hospital at present Lewis Russell of the R C.A.F. now stationed at St. Thames spent the week end at his home here. Miss Etizalbeth Brown of Toronto spent part of Sunday last week kvi,th her niece Mary Helen Kerr and other old Brussels friends. Mrs. Hollenbeck Od Stratford wio ie visiting her daughter Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Davidson was confined to her bed for several day's fait weeks ' Mrs. George Kerr and daughter Miss Ella Kerr, R.N., spent most of last week In Turnberry Twee, viait ing file formeria, only brother Mr. Maxwell and Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Ed, Floody ane daughter .Mists Olive and Mr. Russ Brown all of Toronto, *Pent a short Arne in Brussels at the home of the latter's niece Mies Mary Helec Kerr on their way home from Blyth where they visited Mr. Dave Floody. Sundae visitors at the home et. ,Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Rahn were Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Spence of Toronto; Mr, and Mrs. Robert Johnst rt, -Guelph. Arthur Thomas fund Trevor Wilnam ILA.F,; Port Albert; and Mrs. H. Barber of Londonand son Jack Bann of the R0711 Canadian Nave. Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Harry (tampion over the 'week onto were Mr, and Mrs, Frank Storey and daughter Marion, Pitot Jack Aberhardt of Denver Colorado . and now stautiened at Toronto. Mr. and, Mrs. Lorne 13 Pringle, Mr, end'Mra Jet, I3,. Jay, Toronto, Ont. * * * * * * * Obatuary * * * 1 * 15 , * * 'n Mrs, .John j$lrkconnell Elizabeth Miller, widow cid tee late Debit Kirlcconnell, died on A,Iiv+ day, •September lath, following .4. short illness, after sufferitig a stroke,, 'The deceased, who passed away in her 70th, year, was born on the 6th con, to Morris township on the farm now ocedpied. by Ivan MrArter. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jane Miller, She lived all her life in Huron county, most of it it Morris township, She was predeceased by her bus- band 20 years ago and by one son, Jack, who died four years ago, Remaining to mourn the death of their mother are three sons, Andrew of Goderich, Thomas of Calgary and David of Morris township awl daughters Bella (Mrs, Caldwell, Stratford0 Jean (Mrs. Richard. Al- cock) Annie (Mrs. Earl Kelly) Mary (Mrs. Crawford, Bullet twp Jessie . (Mrs, Chas. Snelling, Bay. Beid) and Clara (Mrs. Jack Soellius of Qusenston). She is also sur- vived by two brothers, George Miller of Manitoba and Thomas Miller et Brussels. The funeral will be conducted by Rev. Sinclair of Blyth United chdr'oh on Thursday at 2,30 p.m. from the home of Richard. Alcock, 7th con., of Morris; Interment will he in Brussels cemetery, v WILLIAM BURTON The funeral of William Burton took place from the home of Mrs., Pratt, North Turnberry St., Brussels, on Monday, September 8th under the auspices of tate Brussels Branch of the Canadian Legion. Rev. F. Watts, rector of St. John's church, <dfficiated at the home and graveside Interment took' place in Brussels cemetery.. The deceased death occurred in •the CGhathanr hospital, a few . hours after a car accident in which he re- ceived fatal injuries, on .Saturday, Sepltembed 6th. The many friends of Mr. Burton, who had been a resident of this. community practically all his life, were shocked by his sudden tragic death. He had served with His Majesty's Perces in the last Great War. He is survived by a sister, Miss Nathel Burton of Listowel. Lovely floral tributes were re- cetved from the following:— Brus- sels Legion, Jack Wright, Mn. and Mrs. 12. S. Warwick, The United Church, Alex Patterson, Alex Ander- son, Orwell Elliott, D. M. McTavish, Jos. Kelley, Thos. Walker Gordo' McDowell, Earl Soarers, Duncan Mcleinnon, Daniel Denman, Wm. eSetastee, and. Wan. Little, Flower bearers were: Wm. Stiles, and Jos. Kelly. Pallbearers, Joa Tlhuell, Harry Champion, Frank Shaw, Mr. Ballantyne, Rus -'1 Knight, Wilfred 1771111s. v In Memoriam In loving memory at a dear husbaad and. father, Hugh McPhee Shan• aeon who passed away one year ago, Sept. 20, 1940. Thte Pearly gates were opened A gentle voice said, And with farewells unspoken He gently entered home Ever remembered by Margaret and Beth Com' ttMee DATE SET FOR FOWL SUPPER Melville Presbyterian Church wail hold a Fowl Supper on October 30th. Last Booster • Club Draw The last Booster Club Draw or O season will be held Saturday n at ire same tune and place; Wham in Oyu place your tiekete in :er n of the boxes. This will he Teem ztek chance to win, Tickets WII3 lee drawn until a Person Present is We winner. The winners of lest Week's! draw were as follows:— let—'Mos. Ttwllie Marina. kt 2nd—Ed. Pollard $1,00 each— Annie Stiles Mrs, Jac% Bruce Robert Houston Mr's. Elsner Ellaco,tt Faa'ie Doll Jean Yuill Mrs', Alex Brewer .1; READ THE LIST' BUY IN BRUSSELS AND. GET BOOSTER CLUB TiCKETS. WITH YOUR PURCHASES Allen's Drug. Store Baeker's Butcher Shop. Ballantyne, Mrs. Jas. Coleman's Restaurant Downing's Shoe Store Eckmier's Superior Store Elliott's Economy Store F. R. "Smith's Drug Store: East Huron Produce Kelly's Service Station McDonald's Butcher Shop Mitchell's Barber Shopp, Rann's Furniture Store Semis' Egg and Poultry Store. Sanderson's Garage Seddon's Radio Shop.:.... Red Band Store , Brussels Creamery-- The reamery -The Arcade Store The Farmers' CIub Store - Willis' Bakery Wood's Store V GREY A happy evening was spent when.: friends and relatives gathered ne . the home of Mr. and Mrs.' George* Wesenberg, newlyweds of the i121-= con., Grey on Tuesday, Sept. alio... About 80 guests were present -turn Mitchell, Brodhagen and MOM - The newly married couple were the recipients of math useful Fifteen and a host of good wishes. Bnxle the bride and groom rade aeaPreie_ riate replies thanking the guests fee their gifts and kindness. A program was given and clancisT' was enjoyed until the wee ;n•Rxa hours. Dear George and Helen:- We, elen:We, your friends and, relatives o3 Brodtagen and vicinity,have- gathered atesgathered here this evening to els. tend to you our heartiest congratu- lations and best wishes for a hamar an prosperous wedded life. As a token of the esteem. Ste which you both are held. in thi. tounknunitty, we ask you to scene these gifts., not for their intrinslu value, but as a remembrance ete your friends in this district, An the years roll on, and though eke path may be -thorny at times suet cast aside your troubles, and " Male of the pleasant evening -spent amtt'ate• your friends and relatives here. ac. - night, and soon the leech clouds• will turn inside out and show taw, silver lining: Again we wish you God'k rielite> blessing and every' success ger One future, I Signed on belimit of your frfent#a and relatives ot' Brodhageie titer$• vlcinitT Brussels Booster'Ciuti' 1st $5.00 - 2nd $3.,oO $1.00 each to next 7 names- drawn Draw in front of D. A. Rann'r• Store $aturda . 'Ni ht Buy, from !Booster Club Members" Ask for tickets with your puirchase.