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The Brussels Post, 1974-04-17, Page 10Miss Beth Hoover and Mrs. Alex Steiss; Curator of -Tweedsmuir Book- Mrs. Clarke Matheson; Pianist- Mrs. Walter Kerr; Auditors- Miss Mae Skelton, and Mrs. Ada Armstrong. Conveners of Standing Com- mittees: Agrie.. and Can, Indus- tries- Mrs. Bruce McCall and Mrs, Doug, Hemingway; Citizen- ship. and World Affairs;- Mrs, Leona Connelly and Mrs. Norman McLarty; Family and Consumer Affairs- Mrs, Carson Watson and Mrs. Marie McCuteheon; Fduca. tion and Cultural Activities- M4, Jas. Knight and Mrs. Leol Armstrong; Resolutions- Mrs, Adrian McTaggart and Mt Thos. Strachan. The. May meeting will stati with dessert and coffee in tilt library on Wednesday p.m., May 8 at 1:30 followed by a tour of CKNX. The roll call will be a git for the cancer cupboard such as personal items soap, talcum, hasty notes, etc. Business Directory DONALD M. LAURIE INSURANCE AGENCY Auto — Commercial — Farm — Residential BOX 129, BRUSSELS. PH. 887-9221 J. E. LONGSTAFF —OPTOMETRIST— SEAFORTH — 527-1240 BY APPOINTMENT: CLINTON (Monday Only) — 482-7010 ANSTETT JEWELLERS LTD. Watch and Jewellery Repairs — We Sell and. Service -- BULOVA ACCUTRON — WATCHES — 3 Stores — SEA FORTH — CLINTON — WALKERTON McGavinis Fci;nifiquipmen We Specialize in a Complete Line of FARM EQUIPMENT SALES and SERVICE BRUSSELS SEAFORN 887-6265 WALTON, ONTARIO 527.0245 Nowomearpookev WALLACE BELL. TRANSPORT PCV. CLASS FS. & F. — PHONE 887-6829 — Local and Long Distance Hauling of All Livestock. Hogs Shipped Mondays and Wednesdays JIM CARDIFF REAL ESTATE BROKER GENERAL INSURANCE Agent for. Howick Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance FIRE — AUTO — LIABILITY Phones: Office 887.6100 Residence 887.6164 Belgrave Co-op For Feed & Fertilizer — Petroleum Pro. duets — Hardware and Appliances —"Uri. versal Milker tquipment and Cleapers. BRUSSELS WINGHAM 887-6453 357-2711 SEAFORTH ELECTRONICS SALES & SERVIE • TV. RADIO • H Fl • STEREO 40,1,527-115O • 17 SPAR-MG STREET stArowni Rite -Dairy -Systems COMPLETE LINE:, OF DAIRY SYSTVIS Brussels. 887,9420 Ontelphl: 82440 THIS WEEK from Ottawa OK1N throom mber alton. PlaY ar W fixtui chr inn( ere wore e teal Simi sday hi g ih Lady Lady id; e McCutt ti w, utcheon draw for edgy ge, 110er ha on 'Vada met, to-w Majestic WI holds., annual dinner meeting Forty members and gueSts which included the East Huron District president, Mrs. Harold Wallace of Clifford enjoyed a delicious dinner served by the ladies of St, Ambrose R.0 . Church, Brussels at 12:30 Wednesday, April 10th. Mrs. Earl Cudmore, president took charge of the meeting and called on Mrs. Doug. Heming- way who expressed our thanks to the ladies for a bountiful meal. Tickets on two door prizes were drawn by Mrs, Wallace. The Easter lily was won by herself, and Mrs. Toni Strachan, the other - Avon sachet. The minutes of last year's `annual' and the yearly financial statement were given by Miss Laura Lucas, the secy.-treas. The East Huron district annual meeting will be held in Gorrie on May 14th. Summary day for Sr. local leaders' training school will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Wingharn on April 23rd. Mrs. Leona Armstrong will attend the officers' conference in Kitchener on April 30, Ma y 1 and 2. The day of our meeting is to remain on Wednesday by a vote of 22 to 4 over Thursday. The roll call was introduc your guest and name your Sunshine Pal. It was decided to continue with the Sunshine pal for another year. The standing committee con- veners then presented their reports of the year's work: Pension Changes Health and Welfare Minister Marc Lalonde introduced in the House of Commons amendments to the Canada Pension Plan to establish equal treatment for male and female contributors and beneficiaries. Under the proposed changes, the Bill will provide a "survivors' pension" to widowers on the same conditions it is now being paid to widows. The Bill will also enable children's benefits to 'be paid, on the disability or death of female contributors, on the same basis as they are now paid with respect to male contributors. In addition, the amendments will abolish the earnings test now- required for persons aged 65 to 69 — they will be able to draw Canada Pension Plan benefits whether or not they continue to work and receive wages. Housing Starts Down Statistics Canada reported that housing starts in Canada in February declined to 263,900 from 293,800 in January — a decrease of 10 per cent. Agriculture and Canadian Indus- tries report was given by Mrs. Alberta. Sinith; Citizenship and World Affairs by Mrs. Leona Connelly; Education and Cultural Activities by Mrs. Jane de Vries; Family and Consumer Affairs by Mrs, Carson Watson; Resolutions by Mrs. Adrian McTaggart. The Sunshine report was given by Miss Beth Hoover and the public relations report by Mrs. Amy Speir. Everyone enjoyed a humorous skit, 'Aunt Martha at the Studio' - Aunt Martha was portrayed by Mrs. Earl Cudmore and Miss Nooby - vice president of the studio's children's program by Mrs. Leona Connelly. Mrs. Cudmore introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. • HarOld Wallace, East Huron district president, who spoke on the Associated Countrywomen of the World, composed of various groups of farm women from Eight hundred Senior Citizens from all across Canada will travel to Ottawa this Spring, at greatly reduced rates, thanks to a special grant of money made available by the Secretary of State. This grant has been awarded, to More Wheat Western Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat this year — 26.7 million acres. This is an increase of eight per cent from the 24.7 million acres of wheat planted in 1973. Yukon — 11th Province The Yukon will become Canada's llth province "when its population and revenues reach reasonable levels," predicted Northern Affairs Minister Jean Chretien. He told the House of Commons Northern Affairs Committee that he had no fixed figures. "This is a decision a government will have to make some day." Middle East Trip Industry, Trade and Commerce Minister Alastair Gillespie and 18 Canadian businessmen left last week for four Middle East oil countries (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait and Iran) to promote Canadian exports and discuss possible investment projects. Exports up 21.1% Canadian exports in February reached a record 52.17 billion, up 21.1 per cent from $1.79 billion a year earlier. almost every country of the world, The first group in Canada was begun in 1897, A,C.W.W. is financed by 'pennies for friend- ship' and we were urged to support this more generously. Mrs. Leona Armstrong thanked. Mrs. Wallace and presented her with a gift. Mrs. Carson Watson gave the report of the Nominating commit- tee. The officers for the year 1974-75 are as follows: Past President- Mrs. Leona. Arm- strong; President- Mrs. Earl Cudmore; 1st Vice- Mrs. Thos. Strachan; 2nd Vice- Mrs. Norman McLarty; Sec'y.-Treasuret- Miss Laura Lucas; Assistant Sec'y.- treasurer- Mrs. Alex Steiss; Dist. Director- Mrs. Leona Armstrong; Alternate- Mrs. Jas. Smith; Branch Directors- Mrs. Wm. Perrie, Mrs. Jennie Turnbull, Mrs. H. de Vries; Public Relation- Mrs. Carl Hemingway; Sunshine- the Society for the Study of the Heritage of Canada which is a Canadian non-profit organization. The Society received i subsidy last year which enabled them to arrange a similar 7-day trip to the Capital for 1000 Senior Citizens. This year, the grant is smaller but it will provide a rewarding experience for 1,000 Senior Citizens, who will travel in May and June. The criteria for selection .is a follows: -wish to enjoy a bicultural experience - are 65 or over - are in good health - have not visited Ottawa during the last three years - are unable, and have been unable , over the past five years, to afford to travel , outside of their province for pleasure. A small registration fee of $30.00 per person will be charged. The programme will include travel, accommodation, and meals at no extra charge. The Society would like to make contact with individuals who feel that they are eligible. The Society is already in contact with many Senior Citizens Clubs who are helping with the selection of applicants. All interested, parties should write to the Society for the Study of the Heritage of Canada, 77 McLaren Street, Ottawa, Ontario. K2P 0K5. A Post. Classified will pay you dividends. Have you tried one? Dial Brussels 887-6641, washers&dryets lit OLD1IE108 PRO‘ ItAittrWARg 8814851 —6- The Invitation To Live Crusade Team visited the Home on Friday afternoon and held a service in the Auditorium. Rev. MeWhinitie introduced the Team which included Rev. Marney Patterson + theme speaker, Mrs. Marshall, soloist, Mrs. Mills, pianist and devotional leader for the service. Throe new reSideritS, Mrs. Vincent, Mrs, Bernard and Mrs, Hogg art were welesanied to the Home and those having birthdays during the week Were honoured at Monday's activities. Marie .Plytin, Norman Speir, Jerry and Terry provided the music with volunteers rom the Christian Reformed Church assisting with wheel chairs. The McQuaid Family of Seaforth entertained on Family Night with step dancing, vocal and instrumental numbers. it),,tHE BRUSSELS POSti, APRIL 17 19741 Senior Citizens to spend a week in Ottawa