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The Huron Expositor, 1985-08-28, Page 5Brussels Brussels Correspondent EDNA M¢LELLAN A87-9084 This year being the Diamond Jubilee of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Brussels branch held their celebration on the weekend of August 16. On Friday night they held a social evening with singers and comradeship'. Alice Bro- thers, Alf Sutton and Don Dunbar supplied the music. Our American friends from Standish, Michigan arrived about 10 p.m., numbering 21 in all. Lunch was served. Saturday dawned bright for the barbeque and dance. The beef was done to a turn. The dance had a full house with a few turned away. The door prizes were won by Kaye Duncan, Maryann Scott and Pricealla Bray. The lucky winners of the spot dances were Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Nicholson, Alice Brothers and partner and Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Ross. On Sunday the cora roast was for members, family and friends. There were BRUSSELS THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 28, 1985 — A5 Legion holds Diamond Jubilee games and prizes for the children. Approxi- mately 100 attended. The corn and hot dogs were delicious. The pipe band entertained Friday, Saturday and Sunday. W e would like to thank everyone who helped make the weekend a success. BOW LING NEW S The Brussels Bowling Club treated bowlers to a mixed bowling tournament on Thursday, August 22. They were playing for the Frank Carter trophy. Mr. Carter was in attendance to present the trophy to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McCallum who came in first. Les Douglas was second, Eric Rank, Oakville, third, Clarence Hanna, Belgrave, fourth, Jack Bowman and Mary Yuill, fifth, Charlie Merryfield, sixth, Ed Eclanier, seventh, Ted Holman, eighth, Gene Dalling, Preston, ninth, Wilfred Broughton, tenth and Reg Robinson, eleventh. Jack Broughton won the consolation. There will be a local tournament on Thursday, August 29 for the Jim Mair trophy. Mr, and Mrs. Stuart Mills of Welland were weekend visitors with Jack and Idella Mitchell. Last Wednesday evening a number of ladies from the Majestic Women's Institute, Brussels travelled to Walton where they were guests of the Walton Institute. Also present were ladies from Blyth, Moncrieff, Ethel, Lnndesboro and Bluevale, Jean Bewley and Viola Kirkby showed slides of their trip to the British Isles. There was also a sing -song. Lunch brought a very enjoyable evening to a close. The Majestic Women's Institute members will meet for their Sept. meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the library. They are to tour CKNX Verna Tunney has returned home follow- ing a 10 -day stay with her son and his wife Mr. and Mrs. George Tanney of Markdale. Alfred Knight of Maple Villa was treated to a steak barbeque on the occasion of his 85th birthday by Marjorie Knight and sons Keith and Allan, His sister Eleanor Hemingway Brussels girl wins trip to New York City BY JULIE MacDONALD 4:30 a.m., July 19, 1985 marked the beginning of a memorable eleven days for Karla King, 15 -year-old daughter of Bill and Joanne King of Brussels. Chosen over eight other contestants to represent the local chapter of the Oddfellow and Rebekah Lodge on the annual United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth, Karla enjoyed a hectic but fun -filled -- and educational -- journey, highlighted by five days in New York City. The bubbly Karla, who will be entering Grade 11 at FE Madill Secondary School in W ingham this fall, enjoys most school sports, singing, playing the piano, figure skating and drama. Employed for the summer with the Blyth Festival Theatre's Youth Workshop, Karla was thankful she was allowed time off from her job to enable her to take the trip. Learning of the contest through Mr. Farnell, the effective speaking club advisor at F. E. Madill, Karla says her ears "perked up" at the mention of a trip to New York. Upon her return. she had not appeared to lose any of her enthusiasm, sporting an "I love NY" t -shirt and displaying a coveted 5th Avenue shopping bag. I got a pair of socks," she confides. Upon arriving in Toronto Friday, July 19, Karla boarded a bus with other Ontario winners and those from Michigan and Minnesota, who had been travelling since Wednesday. From Toronto, the group headed for Ottawa where they toured the parliament buildings and walked along the Rideau Canal. It was then on to Montreal for a Saturday evening tour of the city. Sunday afternoon found the participants checking KARLA KING into Southgate Towers on 31st Street at 7th Avenue, New York City. "We saw the Empire State Building -- that was great --, a show at Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Centre, Harlem, the New York Stock Exchange... and, of course, the United Nations." The regional winners -- chosen on the basis of a five to seven minute prepared speech and a shorted impromptu one -- also had plenty of opportunity to socialize with each other, and to make some lasting friendships. Karla's award winning speech centred on her hon e town of Brussels. "Ask not what your hometown can do for you, but what can you do for your home town" says Karla. Brussels seems the ideal place to live with its "lush green lawns, not much traffic, a river nearby and almost no pollution." The impromptu speeches were to,be based on objects provided to the contestants; Karla's object was an elastic band. "I tried to say stupid things to make the judges laugh. When they announced that I'd won, I was really excited." Before leaving New York, the speakers competed again with the topic, "W hat knowledge have I gained from the Oddfellow- Rebekah educational tour and why would I recommend it to others." The trip ended with two days in W ashing- ton -- visiting the Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial and the White House -- and a stop in Niagara Falls before returning to Toronto. It was the experience of a lifetime, one Karla will be sure to remember for a long time. Benefit dance planned for Veitch family Cran brook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 987-6648 A dance will be held in Brussels, Morris and Grey Arena on September27 for the Ross Veitch family who lost their barn by fire August 10. Ladies please bring lunch. Qom?' peetwze ' Rea Custom Framing Art Gallery and Gift Shop •Complete Framing Service • We Specialize in Needlepoints *Over 300 Mouldings to choose from Drop In browse today! 64 Wellington Street STRATFORD 273-4668877 Nancy Jean Craig of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Conley and Donald Clark. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Adams of Manotick on the arrival of their son David, a brother for Maureen, on August 11. The proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clare Veitch. Mrs. Veitch spent awhile with her daughter. The Forester church service will be held Sunday, September 8 at 11 a.m. This is a change of time for the one Sunday. Rev. Don McInnis will be the minister. Mr. and Mrs. John Vanass attended a Dutch reunion at Putnam recently when approximately 50 friends attended. NOTICE! Hugh McMaster & Bill Siemon HAVE PURCHASED Keith Murray Insurance Brokers The new business name will be McMASTER SIEMON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. Located at 68 Ont. Rd. Mitchell NOM IND PH. 348.9950 or 348.9817 WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR PAST SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS IN THE FUTURE. and husband Carl and sister-in-law, Ella Knight were also guests. Mr. Knight commented it was one of his best birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Richards and family of London were Friday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ross Nichol. Visitors on Wednesday with Peggy Cud - more were her daughter Donna Nay and granddaughter-in-law ANNIVERSARY Carl and Eleanor Hemingway celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 3, with a family dinner at Brussels United Church. The auditorium was taste- fully decorated in pink and gold with streamers and flowers. The head table was centred with a three-tier cake beautifully decorated by their daughter, Marion Godkin. Marion also made the cake which was passed at the conclusion of the meal. After the delicious turkey dinner provided by the UCW ladies, pictures were taken. All the family and grandchildren were present. The couple have four boys and four girls, all married, and 28 grandchildren. Following the pictures the family and grandchildren put on a program and presented gifts to their parents and grand- parents. David Hemingway was master of ceremonies for the enjoyable occasion. On Sunday morning the family of 46, as was their habit in times past, attended the morning Church service. They then attended a picnic dinner at the Mennonite Church provided by Anne and Ross Hemingway. Open House was held at the United Church from 3 to 5 p.m. and their friends and relatives from a large area attended to offer congratulations and best wishes to the celebrants. Plans for the Open House were co-ordinated by Ruth Axtmann, the eldest daughter. Tea was served by the grand- daughters. 'The family coming from a distance were Ray, Elaine and Jeffery from Vancouver; Don, Bernice, Kathy (Winnipeg), Faye and Allan from Melita, Manitoba; Laurel and Wallace East, Keven, Kathi, Susan and Scott from Wawa, Ont.; Karen and Ron Phillips, Christopher and Ch'ntelina from Aylmer. Those who are closer are Ruth and Jim Axtmann, Linda (Goderich); Bob (Guelph); Carol, Ken and Michael, Walton; Marion and Laverne Godkin, Dianne (London); Bruce (Norman Wells, N. W . T. ); Ronald, (W ater- loo); Gary, Donna, Nancy and Sharon, (Walton); David, Pat, Daryl, Brian and Shauna, KR, 2 Bayfield; Ross, Anne, Darren, Lyle and Darlene on the home farm, KR. 3, Brussels. CHURCH NEWS Sunday, the congregation from Melville Presbyterian Church again joined the United Church and other visitors for worship. The Rev. Charles Carpentier welcomed everyone in attendance and had as his sermon "Jesus Meets Our Needs." The choir favored the congregation with an anthem. Next Sunday each congregation will worship in its own church as the holidays are over. Sunday School will begin September 8, with classes for children three years to grade 10. There is a need for Sunday School teachers. Using two teachers per class each teacher works three Sundays per month, every other month from September to May. If interested please give Kathy Workman a call at 887-6887. The evening unit of the UCW will meet on Sept. 4 at 8 p.m. in the church parlor. The Committee of Stewards will meet Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. in the ehurch parlor. September 12, at 8 p.m. will be when the Elders meet. Bible Study is on September 19, at 8 p.m. in the church parlor. Prayers were said for Lulu Kerr who is in Wingham hospital; Cecil Bateman who is in Listowel and Nancy Hynonen in Victoria Hospital, London. Labour Day Specials NOTE: Tasty Nu will be closed Labour Day Monday Fresh Baked Dutch ► Country Buns .99 doz Apple Pie 2.49 Cheese Curds 3.19 I y Medium Cheddar 3.09 lb. 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