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The Brussels Post, 1974-02-20, Page 5Scanning the Weeklies By r' Lee Hee News °WALTON • New hymn: .books dedicated. at Duff's Correspondent , Mrs. Allan McCall Walton Unit Meets The Walton Unit held their meeting in the church basement on Wednesday evening, February 13 with 24 members present. Mrs, Don Achilles opened with the Call to Worship."Blest be the tie that binds" was sung accompanied by Mr s. Herb Travis at the piano. Mrs. Achilles read the scripture from James 3: 6 - 18, followed by the meditation on "Gentleness". Mrs: Frank Kirkby led in prayer."Gentle Jesus meek and mild" was sung. Mrs. Kirkby closed the devotional period with prayer. Mrs. Don Achilles chose as the topic, a very interesting story on "The Ten Commandments". Mrs. William Thamer presided for the business. The minutes were read by Mrs.. Howard Hackwell, followed by the roll call. Mrs. Mac Sholdice gave the treasurer's report and received the collection. Announcements were given of current ,eveitts in the church work. World Day of Prayer will be held on Friday, March 1 at 2 p.m. The thank-offering meeting is to be on Sunday evening, April 21 with the Bradley Bunch of Clinton as special guests. Anyone having used car ds are to leave them at the church. A delegate was asked to attend the annual Presbyterial meeting in Clinton on March 6. "Jesus, the very thought of Thee" was sung and the Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison closing the meeting. Lunch was served by Mr s. Stewart Humphries, Mrs. Jack McEwing and Mrs. William Humphries. McKillop Unit The McKillop Unit of the U.C.W. was held at the home of Mrs. C. McCutcheon with 11 members and one visitor present. Mrs. Glenn McNichol presided for the devotions opening the meeting by singing, "Let Us Break Bread -Together". Mrs. W. J. Leeming read the scripture from Philippians 4: 10-21. Mrs. G. McNichol gave the meditation "Cry of the lonely heart", followed by a discussion on how we as a group might help the lonely, older people in homes, handicapped people and other group s Mrs. Dave Watson le .d in prayer, also read a couple of poems. The collection was taken by Mrs. Merton Hackwell and dedicated by Mrs. G. McNichol. Mrs. John Burch gave the topic on "Mission Impossible Unless". Mrs.- W. J. Leeming read a poem, followed by Mrs. G. McNichol leading in prayer. Mrs. J. Burch presided for the business. Minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary. The roll call was answered by a Valentine verse. The meeting was closed by everyone repeating the Lord's Prayer. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Dave Watson, Mrs. John Burch, Mrs. Murray Dennis and the hostess, Mrs. McCutcheon. Church News At the morning service on Sunday at Duff's United Church, Walton, there were two dozen new hymn books dedicated to be used by the congregation. These were distributed to the pews by the clerk of session, Emmerson Mitchell and the ushers, Fred Dunk,. Alvin McDonald, and Stephen Dennis. Rev. Docken chose as his sermon, "Through Death to Life". The choir rendered an anthem, "Son of God Heard His Holy Word" taken from the new Hymn Book. Mrs. Wilbee assisted at the organ. Social Evening 1 Neighbors of Toni Shortreed f. rom the ninth line and boundary met for a social get-together at the home of Walter and 'Mrs. Bewley on Saturday evening, February 16th. Tom and his daughter Emma had moved to their new home in Clinton last fall. The enjoyable even;ng was . spent playing progressive euchre, with 9 tables in play. Winners were: High Lady - Mrs. A. McCall; Low Lady K. DeJong; High Man - Toni Shortreed; 1 rsyry Man - Harvey McClure. Prior to lunch, gifts Auep skin rugs were presented to Tom and Emma by Berva Watson and Harvey McClure. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coutts have ret urned home from a 14 day bus trip to Florida. Marie I. . lofted it Was very cool the first five days they were there. Week end visitors at the home of Ken and Mrs. McDonal were: Mr, and Mrs. Robert Warwick of St. Th omas and Mr. Neil McDonald of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Docken, London, Mr. Oscar Docken, London, Mrs. James W. Daley, Blenheim and Mrs. Karen Leigh Campleford, spent the week end at the Manse with Rev. and Mrs. D. Docken and family. The hostess for the euchre' party in the Community Hall this Friday evening Feb. 22 are: Mrs. Torrence Dundas, Mrs. Jack Gordon, Mrs. Earl Watson and Mrs. William Leemipg. Everyone is welcome. Miss Connie Coutts, nurse-in- training at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coutts. Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reid were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Machan and girls and Mrs. Laura Machan of Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Scott Sr. of Blyth visited on Monday at the same home. Miss Teressa Ryan of London spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence ;Ryan. Western Star has euchre Bill Wheeler was the Winner of the draw for a ham. 1 f I i . March 1,.• Last day! Save on taxes and add to your retirement fund by subscribing to Victoria and Grey Trust Company's Registered Retirement Savings Plans. But right now! Last day to register tax reduction savings is March I. See Victoria and Grey — today! Member Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation VICWR14 and VG GREY TRUST COMPANY SINCE 1889 W. W. Cousins, manager Listowel, Ontario ILISTOWEL FLORIST HONE 291-2040 As CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE Prompt attention to your. 'Flower Orders -- Regular deliveries to the Lead FuUerat Home -- ALSO REPRESENTED BY WATTS' irUNERAL HOME BRUSSELS. We also-have deliveries .alittiost dank to: ilarriston, • Puttnersteu,-1VilvertoU, Atwood, 'CiOrrio; t. WEEKLY SALE BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS LTD. EVERY FRIDAY AT 12 NOON PHONE 887-6461 — BRUSSELS, ONT. THE BRUSSELS POST, FEBRUARY 20, 1974-5 A pleasant social evening was held at Western Star Lodge when 10 tables were in play at ,the 1.0.0.F. card party held on Thursday, February 14th. Prize winners were: High Lady — Mrs. Mary Lowe; Low Lady — Mrs. Grace Sholdice; High Man — Mac Shaw; Low Man — Ormal Smith. Brussels School The Grade Three Assembly will be held on Tuesday, February 26th at 9:15. Anyone wishing to attend is most welcome. --Congratulations to Susan Langlois who placed second at the Legion Public Speaking Contest at Exeter last Saturday, Sport Scores Floor Hockey Gr. 7 & 8 Demfishers Cruel tiers Scorpions Beheddees Stingers Floor Hockey Gr. 5 & 6 Sure Shots 6 Wed. Rings 5 3 Dees Wild Willies Pushy Cats 4 2 6 4 • 4 2 0 In scanning the Zurich. Citizens News we note that Zurich council and Stanley. Township council met recently to discuss fire protection. No agreement was reached at 'that time but the two councils will meet again in the near future in an attempt to reach an agreement. — -Two members of the Zurich Chamber of Commerce, Leo Meidinger, President, and Herb Turkheim, chairman of the industrial and planning committee, met with the council to discuss plans for a dental clinic building in the east end of the village. They explained that a young dentist plans to set up a practice in the village and hones to build a clinic across from the Zurich car wash. The Teeswater News reports that Alan Weinstein of the 10th Concession of Culross Township, a local artist, has received one of the highest honors Canada can offer to printmakers: Mr. Weinstein will be one of four Canadian Printmakers representing Canada at the 6th International Biennial of printing to be held this summer in Florence, Italy. Each participating artist will exhibit five of his works. Logan Construction Company of Stratford,' according to the Mitchell Advocate, will commence construction of the new Mitchell, and District arena and community centre on Monday, February 18th. The work is to be completed by August 1st. The building will house two 50 horse power compressors; a stage 12' x 19' will be placed in the middle of the structure at a cost of $2,000.00. The contract price for the project is $499,740.00. . Mitchell council has named a parks board which in no way is to interfere with Lions projects, rather to look after cutting the grass and obtaining equipment and the men to do the' wbrk. - Members of the board are: Deputy Reeve M. Dixon and Councilors Wilson and Jordan; Lions Jack Forrest, Ted Fowler and Jim McMillan. - - Mr. Cecil Rolf of the Smith Nursing Home marked his 80th birthday recently when friends and relatives gathered to honor him at a noon day meal. - - - Members of Knox Presbyterian Church, Mitchell, were informed at the annual meeting that it will be marking its 125th Anniversary this year.- - - Miss Caroline (Carrie) Kehna observed her ninety-first birthday on Sunday at Hillside Rest Home. The Lucknow Sentinel reports that Jack Ritchie of the Zion community in Ashfield. TOwnship lost six sheep on Wednesday night.. Five others survived. They had been attacked and their throats cut by another animal or animals believed to be either a wolf or wild dog. As well as the loss of the sheep, Mr. Ritchie will also lose his season's crop of lambs from them. According to the Exeter Times-Advocate a Huron. Park ian is in critical condition in Victoria Hospital, London and a oodham area family lost their home as a result of two.fires his week. Another blaze near Kirkton was brought under ontrol with little damage. - - Stephen Township, council is caking application to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation nd Communication for the necessary funds to replace a ridge on sideroad 14 which collapsed last summer. Council is sking for a supplementary expenditure approval' in the mount of $117,600 to, take care of costs of the proposed ridge. Cost of the new structure is expected to be slightly ore than $144,000 - - - Cattle rustlers hit the area this week. arl Haist, 'Crediton, reported that thieves butchered an fight-month-old Hereford steer in a barn he owns at lot 7, ncession 5, Stephen. The 500-pound animal was valued at 225.- - -Financial returns from Exeter Lions first annual portsmen's dinner indicate the event was an unqualified uccess. Lions spokesman Ron Cotteel announced this week at a net profit from the evening would be $3,000. This . mount will be turned over to aid crippled children. About 250, eople attended the dinner and heard celebrities from most atop sports. The Blyth Standard reports about 70 senior citizens of the mmunity met in the Memorial Hall recently for a pot-luck ner, followed by an organization meeting. A membership of $1.00 be paid and members are to' bring in a name for new club at the next meeting. Mrs. K. Webster was med President; Secretary, Mrs. V. Haines and Treasurer, yd Buehlow. Several .committees were also completed at meeting. - - East Wawanosh township council has joined group of councils which will meet the Blyth Lions Club to Cuss financial aid for the swimming pool project dertaken by the Lions. The old Clinton Town Hall, according to the Clinton ws-Record, will get a close inspection ; council decided last nday night, when they hiked a consulting engineer, James acLaren of London to do a feasability study into the costs either renovating the existing structure or building a new • In other business council passed building permits this nth worth'$200,000„ ingham Advance-1 imes reports tha tot build} am C The has decided te go ahead with plans O ild a stressed concrete Standpipe that will cost the commission ut $1 40,000. Pam Oetrie was presented with the guerite Burrell trophY at Saturday night's Witighatri te Skating Club Winter Carnival The trophy is presented the Senior skater showing the Most improvement,• onality and all-round help to The VViiighani Club.