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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-03-26, Page 7.� BRUSSELS AND AREA THE HURON EXPOSITOR, MARCH 26. 1986 -- A7 Inquest decision expected soon The Hun County Coroner's office is friend. expected to announce within a few days whether or not there will be an inquest into the traffic death of a 14 -year-old Brussels area boy, early Sunday morning. Herbert B. Pomeroy, of RR 3, Brussels, died when the all -terrain vehicle he was driving on a Grey Township sideroad collided head-on with a nick -up truck driven by his Pomeroy was at a farmhouse alone with a 15 -year-old friend on Saturday night when he took the vehicle without permission, said police. His freind then took a pickup truck to look for Pomeroy when some time lapsed and he had not returned. Police said, on the third pass along the sideroad, about eight kilometres east of Brussels, the two boys met head-on, about 12:15 a.m. Pomeroy is believed to have died instantly of massive head injuries. The truck driver was knocked unconscious for a time, revived and went to the farmhouse to call for help. W ingham OPP are investigating. Rebekah Lodge holds casserole euchre Brussels Correspondent EDNA McLFLIAN 887-9084 The Morningstar Rebekah Lodge had a good attendance at its casserole supper and euchre last week. Winners of euchre were high lady, Ethel Brewer; high man, Ralph Pearson, low lady, Sarah Stephenson, low man, Ross Cunning- ham, lucky chair Freda Pipe. The draw for a floral basket was won by Ross Cunningham. MISSI®NARY SOCIETY Margaret McLeod opened the March meeting of the Melville Women's Missionary Society. Ruby Steiss read the secretary's report. The Presbyterial is to meet on May 12 at 2 p.m. with Isobel Gibson to give the in memoriam. Evelyn Mair gave the financial report and took up the collection. It was dedicated by Mrs. McLeod. Evelyn Mair read from the Glad Tidings. Ruth Martin read a paper that had been prepared by Besie Moses on the Last eight days of Jesus' life, Mrs. Steiss lead in prayer. AUXILIARY H OSIS EUCHRE The Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Brussels hosted a euchre party recently. It was well attended with 10 tables in play. The following were the winners: high lady, Edna Prior; high man, Willis Knight; low lady, Vera Hastings; low man, Jim McTag- gart; travelling lone hand, Vera Hastings; • most zeros, lady, Verna Tunney; most zeros • men, Gordon Nichol; lucky cup, Martha Logan; door prize, Wilda Baillie; draw on groceries, Julie Jutzi and dutch auction, Fred Hunter.• NURSING HOMENEWS Rev. Carpentier and a group from his congregation of the Brussels United Church held the weekly service for the residents of Callander Nursing Home. Dorothy Higgins attended the funeral of her cousin Kenneth Wheeler of Belgrave. Sympathies were extended to Dorothy. Monday afternoon the residents played bingo, and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Doug Purdy of the Salvation Army were present. On Tuesday card games were enjoyed as well as entertainment by Donald Dunbar on the piano. The Walton W omen's Institute hosted the monthly birthday party on Thursday. Those celebrating March birthdays were: Ivy Kelly, John McMurray, Frances O'Keefe and Lottie McCutcheon. Gifts were presented to each. The program, which consisted of a solo by Margaret Shortreed, Phyllis Mitchell on the violin and Freda Pipe on the piano, featured old time tunes enjoyed by all. Leanne McDonald, Laura McKercher and Lindsay Devereaux delighted everyone with their step dancing, 'while little Laura Devereaux did a little dance of her own. Mrs. Pipe and Mrs. Inclement weather. causes the cancellation of local WI meeting Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 The March meeting of the Cranbrook Women's Institute which was cancelled due to inclement weather, was held last Monday at the home of the president, Mrs. John Vanass. Minutes were read and a committee was put in to look after the Rathwell-Hicks wedding. The Institute is still collecting Zehrs tapes and thank all who have saved their tapes. The President reminded all committees to have their reports ready for the annual meeting in April. Mrs. Jim Hart reported on a recent executive meeting. The lunch committee served coffee and fruit loaf. ANNUALMEETWG The Huron District Council annual meeting was held at Kinbum, March 18. Eleven members from Court Woodbine M100 attended. Total attendance was 30. District Deputy Brother Jack Conley elected the officers for the coming year. President, Bro. Donald Clark; Vice President Bro. Harry Jacklin; recording secretary, Sis. Helen Riehl, secretary -treasurer, Bro. Don Riehl. The 50-50 draw was won by Court Fascination, Benmiller. The Court voted to You're invited to our 80111 ANNIVERSARY Mitchell then led a sing song. Also on Thursday Lottie McCutcheon enjoyed supper with Judy Hahn. Donald Dunbar played some oldies on the piano on Friday. HORTICULTUILAL MEETING Eighteen members of the Brussels and District Horticultural Society enjoyed a St. Patrick's Day meeting, W ilrna Hemingway played the piano and the president, Alice McArter, read a poem. The secretary, Isobel Gibson, read the minutes of the January meeting followed by the correspondence. The treasurer's report was given by Jean Bewley and auditor Peggy Cudmore reported the books from last year were found correct, Ila Mcf-artY told about two meetings she had attended as representative of the society. The first, held in Seaforth, gave suggestions for the district annual. The second, held in Owen Sound, finalized those plans. The following announced their intention of attending the District Annual in Owen Sound on April 12; Alice McArter, Ila McLarty, Jane White and Isobel Gibson. Jean Bewley showed an interesting array of slides showing the Irish countryside. It was a particularly suitable choice for St. Patrick's Day. The door prize .was won by Muriel Whitfield. Hostesses, Peggy Cudmore, Shir- ley Wheeler and Florence McArter served (Continued on page All CELEBRATION • For 80 years we have been a part of the life of this community. And, for those 80 years we've been privileged to enjoy the patronage and friendship of the people here. That's why they've been happy years for us. And that's why we want everyone in the Dublin area to help us celebrate our anniversary at an OPEN HOUSE MARCH 27, 1986 <i > CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE DUBLIN, ONT, 9 REASONS donate the money back to the District Council. The amount was $141. There was also a 50-50 draw for the evening and it was won by Sister Helen Riehl. Six tables of progressive euchre were played. FRIDA Y EUCHRE Members of Grey Township Council made up the committee in charge of the Hall Board euchre on Friday evening. Fourteen tables played with winners as follows: high court - Lenora Mills, Lloyd Smith; lucky numbers, Alberta Simpson, Bill Craig; lone hands, Linda Minielly, Emerson Mitchell; most buttons - Phyllis Mitchell, most pennies, Jim Armstrong, at table 13 - Eleanor Stevenson, Mildred Perrie, Jean Conley, Jim McTag- gart. The Hall Board are having another euchre Thursday evening, March 27 at 8:30. PEOPLE Mrs. Patrick Adams and children. Mano- tick, visited during the March break with her parents Clare and Mrs. Veitch. Janet was home from London for the weekend. Ken Miller is able to be home following a stay in Queensway Hospital, Toronto. Jodi Miller, Sudbury was home on the weekend. Sharon Engel, London and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Engel and Joel Elliot, Kitchener, attended the Paddyfest celebration in Usto- wel and visited their mother, Mrs. Gordon Engel. Paul participated in the arm wrest- ling, winning in three categories. Brussels receives grant The village of Brussels received word recently they are to be the recipients of a $14,1.32 grant. The grant, awarded by the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, will be used to cover operating costs of a swimming pool currently under construction in the village. 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