The Brussels Post, 1974-04-17, Page 4IN CHARGE — Jack McDonald, left, of McDonald
Lumber is carrying on a tradition of many years in
business in Brussels. His father started
D.N.McDonald Lumber in 1929 in the village. Mr:
McDonald's son, Neil, right, is associated with his
father in the business. Two other sons Paul and John
Wayne are also employed at McDonald Lumber;
OFFICE STAFF — These three ladies are staff
members at McDonald Lumber. Left is Mrs. Ethel
Brewer, centre Mrs. Vera Hastings and right, Mrs.
Dianne Heuther, Mrs. Hastings and Mrs. Brewer are
sistersand Mrs.Huether is Mrs. Hastings' daughter.
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- Mrs. Dora Somers of Brussels
passed away in the Callander
Nursing home on Tuesday, April
10th after a long illness. She was
in her 80th year.
The former Dora Watson was
born in Morris Township, the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
W. Watson. She received her
early education in Morris
Township and later in Brussels
and Wingham. She taught school
for 15 years in Hepworth, Morris
Township, Ethel and Walton. She
was a faithful member of St.
John's Anglican Church,
Brussels.
She is survived by her
husband, Earl Somers, two sons,
Archie of Brantford and Paul of
Kitchener also two
granddaughters and four great
grandchildren and one sister,
Mrs. William (Bessie) Mitchell of
Brussels.
She was predeceased by three
sisters, Lillian; Mrs. Mel (Ethel)
Williams of Pontiac, Mich. and
Lottie, and three brothers, Reg.
of Chatham, Bert, 5th line of
Morris and Stanley of Brussels.
Resting at the Watts Funeral
Home, Brussels, the funeral
service was held at St. John's
Anglican Church at 2:00 p.m. on
Saturday, April 13th. Rev. Fred
Carson was the officiating
minister.
Burial took place in Brussels
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were - Clarke
Matheson, Vern Hupfer, Reg. •
Watson, Carson Watson, Jack
Mitchell and Harvey Dennis.
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Mrs. Mac Engel
Mrs. Jack Knight was hostess
for the April meeting of the
W.M.S, with thirteen in
attendance. In the absence of.
Mrs. Wilfred. Strickler, the
president, Mrs. Earl Dunn
presided for the Easter service in
the "Glad Tidings". "There is a
green bill far away" was sung
and Mrs. Stuart McNair read the
Scripture, "The Day of Resur-
rection" was sung following
which Mrs, Leslie Knight gave a
review of our local W.M.S. from
its beginning in 1902 - 1946 which
she had given at a previous
meeting.
Roll Call
The roll call was answered with
an Easter verse. Members
reported making 14 visits • to
shut-ins and sending 17 cards
during' the month. Plans were
made to have a booth at Glenn
Huether's sale- on April 17. The
ladies are invited to Walton on
April 21 at 8 p.m. when the
Bradley family will provide
entertainment...
Mrs. Mac Engel continued with
the W.M.S. report fdr the years
1947 - 1954. This will be
continued in another meeting.
"Crown Him with Many Crowns"
was sung' and the closing prayer
was in unison. Mrs.Lylle Gordon
and Mrs.Stanley Fischer assisted
the hostess with serving lunch.
Quilts at W.I.
The April meeting of the
Women's Institute was held at
the 'home of Mrs. Frank
Workman. Roll call was answered
by the payment of one dollar each
for membership for 1974-5. A
donation will be given to the
Ladies' Division pf the Brussels
Fair. • .
The first choice was "Quilts"
and second choice was "Acces-
sories for the Home" for Leaders'
Training School. For the Senior
Short Course first choice is "The
Bedroom and Bath" and secon
choice is "Needlecraft". It was
decided to continue to have a
sunshine sister and gift exchange
at the. next April meeting.
The ladies will cater to a lunch
in April. and a wedding reception
in May. Mrs. Gordon Engel and
Mrs. Jack Cox will get
information re prizes for bicycle
rodeo at the local school. Mrs.
Engel will be delegate to the
Officers' Conference at Waterloo
on May 1st and 2nd,
Conveners
'Conveners' will meet at' the
home of Mrs. Wilfred Strickler on
April 23 at 8 p.m. to plan the
.programs for the coming year.,
Mrs. W. Strickler read an addresS
to Mrs. Cliff Bray and Mrs, Urban
Ducharme, two members who
have moved from the community.
Mrs. Leslie Knight presented
them with gifts, A lively game
was conducted by Mrs. M. Becker
and the sunshine gifts' were
exchanged.
Lunch was served by Mrs. J.
Conley, Mrs. Ducharme and the
hostess. Mrs. W:Strickler was
appointed to preside for the
annual meeting and Mrs. Veitch
to act as secretary.
Convener• reports were given
by Mrs, Donald Perrie, WS.
Workman, Mrs. Becker, Mrs,
Hart and Mrs. Bray. Mrs.
Goldwin Knight reported for
"sunshine" cards and gifts sent.
Mrs. J. Cox reported for Public
Relations and Mrs. G. Engel gave
the TWeedsmuir curator's report.
New Executive ,
Mrs. • Becker installed the
following slate of officers for
'1974-5. Past President Mrs:
Jack Cox; President -, Mrs. W.
Strickler; 1st Vice President -
Mrs. Clare Veitch; Secretary -
Mrs. Frank Workman; Assistant
Secretary - Mrs.N. Lefcr;
Treasurer -Mrs. Jim Hart;
District Director - Mrs. J. Cox;
Alternate District Director - Mrs.
C. Veitch; Branch Directors -
Mrs. C.Steffler, Mrs. J.Strickler,
Mrs. G.Engel; Pianist -. Mrs.
Leslie Knight; Public Relations -
Mrs. Jack Cox ; Auditors - Miss
Kate McNabb, Mrs. Lytle
Gordon; Directors to Fair Board -
Mrs. Ducharme, Mrs. Conley,
Miss K. McNabb, Mrs. Baker,
Mrs. C. Veitch; Curators - Mrs.
Gordon Engel, Mrs. Russel
Knight.
starnding Conveners
Agriculture and Canadian.
Industries - Mrs; Bremner, Mr.
John Strickler; Citizenship and.
World Affairs - Mrs. G.Engel,
Mrs. L. Knight; Education and
Cultural Activities - Mrs. C.
Veitch, Miss K. McNabb; Family
The regular meeting of
Morning Star Rebekah Lodge was
held in the Lodge Rooms April 9
with N.G.Joan Bernard presiding
and a good attendance of sisters
present.
Details and final arrangements
were made to viit sister lodges
this week, in Atwood; Listowel,
Goderich and Clinton,
CommitteeS were arranged for
the 'Variety'Fair to be held May 4.
The district meeting held April
10, in Clinton Lodge Hall was well
attended. Each lodge gave a
resume of their year's work, alsb
and Consumer Affairs .Mrs
Steffler, Mrs, • G. Knight
Resolutions - Mrs. 3. COnley
Sunshine 'Mrs, Glenn liuetiedt
s e aASto nth eh efilidP
1 al Dart
irnt NtihgehntiCgohltI
for rhr
l muuily Centre, Brad Speiran had inos4
arts. Most finishes - Jim Had;
High S
Ernie
core (180) ha 1 John Engel
Team - Jim Patterson (Captain)
Rae Houston, Earl Dunn,
Election of officers for l974.1i
was held with John Engel
elect..ed president and Mum)
Cox as secretary-treasurer
Ladies also attended and euclit
'and darts wre played, go
trophies were presented. 11!
annual meeting following and !
buffet lunch was enjoyed. ,
Personals
The death occurred on Aprilll
in University Hospital, Loncion0
George C, 13allantyne,
Stratford. Mrs. Ballantyne is lid
former Lucy Alderson, daugio
of the late Chas. and Mrs
Alderson of Cranbrook.
Easter visitors with Mr. and
Mrs.Eart Dunn were Mr, ark
Mrs. Stanley Machan, Listed,
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Dunn aei
family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Jaddi
and family, all of Bloomingdale
'Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pork al
family, Prescott, and Mr, 4
Mrs. Cecil Mullenix and NO
Brampton, visited Mr. and*,
Alex Cameron and family.
Mr. and Mrs. 'Bob Rustic at
farnily, London, visited on Sand
with Mr. and Mrs, Frail
Workman.
Easter visitors with Mr. i
Mrs.Wes McEachern were thii
son Winston and daughter Kind
Cambridge-Galt and Len Smillq
Sheffield.'
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Miteleill
and Chris and Miss LoiS
Thorold were visitors with Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Mitchell.
a report of the C.F.T. corninitiu
Sister Lois McCall represenla
Morning Star Lodge,
The newly appointed Dis
Deputy President of District #1
for the term '74-4 75i Sisterslo,
Bridge was introduced and stAl
briefly. A short program
readings, skits, and jokes ‘itt
contributed by all lodges. Ilend
was served by the Clinton sis10,
The next meeting will be rlifrt
23, at which time D.D.P. Mai
Grigg .will pay her official inset
All officers, in forma) attire, aii
members are urged to attend..
Morning Star Rebekiahs
plan Lodge visits .
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