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The Brussels Post, 1975-02-26, Page 7BERG Sales Service' Installation FREE- ESTIMATES • Barn Cleaners • Bonk Feeders • Stabling Donald G. Ives R.R. 2, Blyth !Obeli" Brussels 60404 f. Ask for this booklet from or representative NORRIS PEEVER who will be at The Town Hall Wingham 357-3550 On March 4, 1975 from 1-4:30 p.m. If you require financing to start, modernize, or expand your business, and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions, perhaps IDB can help you INBORN DEVELOPMENT BANK 1032 Ontario Street, Stratford NSA 6Z3 2714650 Belgrave Knox UCW names committees Correspondent Mrs. L. Stonehouse The first general meeting of Knox United Church. Women was held in the basement of the church February 11th with an attendance of twenty-two. The meeting opened with the worship service conducted by Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler and Mrs. Laura Johnston. Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler led in prayer and Mrs. Laura Johnston read the scripture from Genesis 28: 11-22. Mrs. Wheeler had .the meditation and dwelt on the years since the beginning of the ,United Church and reminded us this year is the 50th Anniversary. Mrs. Ross Anderson called upon Rev. John Roberts to conduct the installation of the new officers. Past President - Mrs. James Coultes; President - Mrs. Ross Anderson; Vice President - Mrs. Kenneth. Wheeler; Treasurer —Mrs. Jack Higgins; Secretary - mrs. HARRY A. WORKMAN Harry A. • Workman, of R.R.4, Brussels, passed away in Wingham and District Hospital on Monday, FEbruary 17th after a short illness. He was 65. Born in Morris Townshi .p, he was educated in Seaforth. He was married in Wingham Presbyterian Manse on November 27, 1933 to the former Isabelle Campbell who survives. He farmed the home farm and also did gravel hauling and snowplowing and was employed by Radford Construction of Blyth. He is survived by his wife; seven sons, Charles, Ronald, David and Douglas of Calgaray, Alta., Bill S and Barry of Edmonton, Alta.; and Frank of Grey Township ; one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Ruth) Ruston of London. Twenty grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by one daughter Mrs. Bill (Marjorie( Chambers of Dorchester and two sons, Alex and Kenneth. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs Ruth Dunphy of Leamington, and Mrs. Al(Margaret) Mason of Sarnia; three brothers, C.L. (Sam) Workman of Brussels. Ken Workman of Point Edward and J. Gordon Workman of Brussels. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 20, from St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels, of which he was a member, at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Fred ,CArson officiated. Temporary entombment took place in Brussels Cemetery Chapel, with burial later in Brussels Cemetery. The M.L.Watts Funeral Home ofBrussels was in char .ge of funeral arrangements. Pallbearers were: Brian Workman, John Pennington, Alvin Jones, Bill Chambers, Hugh Campbell and Rick Gladwish. Flower bearers were Clarence White and Th omas Garniss. NORMAN STONEI3OUSE Norman Stonehouse of 3 Southgate Street, London, died in Victoria Hospital, Sunday ; February 16 in his 78th year. He was born in Belgrave, the son of the late Robert and Agnes Jamieson Stonehouse of Belgrave. He was educated at Belgrave Public School, Winghani High School, Stratford Normal and Spatton's, Business College, Witighanio He was in partnership and taught at the London BUSinesS Institute in Lawrence Taylor; Finance - Mrs. Harold Vincent;Manse Committe Mrs.Robert Grasby, Mrs. George Johnston.Program. - Mrs. Cliff Logan, Mrs. William Coultes and Mrs. Murray Lougheed. Social - Mrs.William McArter, Mrs. Clarence Hanna and Mrs. George Procter. Supply - Miss' Annie Cook, Mrs.Willard Armstrong. Literature and Communication - Mrs. Leslie Bolt; Christian Education - Mrs. Kenneth Wheeler; Citizenship, Community and. Friendship - Mrs. Ross Higgins. Stewardship and recruiting - Mrs. George Martin; Press and Publicity - Mrs. Lawrence Taylor; Flowers and sprays - Mrs. Lewis Cook, Miss Annie Cook; Church Flowers - Mrs. Lewis Stonehouse; Nominating Committee - Mrs. Earl Anderson, Mr. James Coultes ; Auditors - Mrs George Michie, Mrs. Willard Armstrong. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was given. 1919. Mr.Stonehouse was a public accountant. In 1928 , in Stratford, he was married to Viola Blackwell of Bervie who survives. Two daughters Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Smart of Waskada, Manitoba .and Mrs. Lawrence (Sonya) Ellis of West Hill, three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Carrie) McGuire, Belgrave, Mrs. Russel (Agnes) Walker, Goderich and Mrs. Robert (Ellen) Coultes, Belgrave and one brother Lewis of Belgrave also survive. He was predeceased by a brother, the late Dr. Gordon Stonehouse, Arizona and Stewart who died in infancy. The late Mr.Stonehouse served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Canada from 1916-18. He had served as secretary of the Official Board of Calvary United Church, London since 1947. Prior to that he served as a member on the Board of Stewards and later was appointed elder. After being unable to carry on in this capacity the title of Honoury elder was bestowed upon him. He, was a long standing member of the Highland Golf Club and the Canadian Progress Club of London. Funeral services were held Feb. 18 from the A. Millard George Funeral Home in London with Rev. D., Graham Tipple, D.D. officiating. Pallbearers were William and Glenn Coultes, R.R.5, Brussels, Jack Walker, Wingham, Eldon and Robert Nesbitt, Bramalea, William Byers, Stratford and John A. MacDonald; London. Temporary entombment followed in Woodland Mausoleum with spring burial in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Mrs. Harold Vincent presented the budget for the year 1975. It was decided to purchase a floor covering for the beginners Sunday School room, A bale` of good used clothing will be sent to ' the London Mission Service in May or June. February 26 is the Huron-Perth Annual Presbyterial to be held in Trinity United Church in Listowel, March 7th the World Day of Prayer will be held in the Presbyterian Church. The offering was received and dedicated by Mrs.Ross Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. William Coultes favoured with two duets. Mrs. Cliff Logan had charge of the program and enlightened us on the background of the churches leading up to this year the 50th anniversary. Mrs. Logan then showed slides on this subject. Mrs. Ross Anderson then showed slides on local weddings, wedding anniversaries outstanding birthdays and social events. The meeting closed with Mrs. Anderson pronouncing the benedic. W. I. Meets The regular meeting of the Belgrave Women's Institute was held in the Community Centre February 18, at 2 p.m. with an attendance of twenty-two. The president, Mrs. Stan Hopper opened the meeting in the usual manner. Mrs. George Procter presided ,,at the piano. The secretary, Mrs.Ross Higgins read the minutes of the previous meeting and gave the treasurer's report: Correspon- dence was read from Mrs. Austin Zoeller, editor of Home and Country, Mrs. Herbert Maluske, president of F.W.I.O. and Mrs. Richard Buchanan, secretary, of Huron West. The fee will be sent for a member to attend Officers Conference in Waterloo, April 29, 30 and May 1st. • Mrs: James Hunter reported on the training school "Baked in a Pie". The course will be held Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. March 4, 11th and 18th in the Belgrave W.I. Hall. All ladies in the community are welcome. The Institute will canvass for the Cancer Society in April. The nominating Committee for the new slate of officers will be the Branch Directors , Mrs. Clarence Hanna, Mrs. Lorne Jamiesori and Mrs.Dan Hallahan. Convener of the Cultural Activities meeting Mrs. Garner Nicholson had for the roll call "Name an interesting book you have read". The motto "Culture begins in the home", was prepared by Mrs. Earl Anderson and read by Mrs: Leslie Bolt. Colourful. slides' of England, Wales and local landmarks were presented by Garner Nicholson and proved most interesting to the audience. Mrs. Nicholson assisted her husband with a commentary. Dianne Scott entertained with vocal solos accompanying herself on, her guitar. Mrs. Leslie Bolt gave a reading. Collection and pennies for friendship were received. The Institute Grace and the Queen were sung. Lunch was served by Mrs Goerge Procter, Mrs. Herson Irwin and Mrs. Robert Higgins. Personals Miss ,Marjorie Procter, Mr. Bruce Unger, Miss Nicole Joseph and Mr. Dave Parker , all of Sarnia, visited a couple ofdays on the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter and Mr. andMrs. Frank Procter. Alison Roberts, Doreen Anderson, Janice Dunbar "and Scot Lougheed spent four days at the Winter Carnival in Quebec City, with others members of the French Club of the F.E.Madill Secondary School. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Logan visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Logan of Wyoming. Mrs. William Coultes and Mrs. James Hunter attended the training school in Wingham. This course "Baked in a Pie" will be taught March 4th, 11th, 18th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Institute Hall. All ladies are ' welcome. Mr. and Mrs. John Spivey and family of Ingersoll spent a couple of days on the weekend with her parents, INV. and Mrs. Harold Procter. Friends of Miss Margaret Curtis are so sorry to hear she had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip, she is a patient in the Wingham District Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Lane of R.R.1, Wroxeter, visited on Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bolt. We are sorry to hear that Miss Nora VanCamp is a patient in the Wingham and District Hospital after having the misfortune of falling and fracturing her elbow on Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jardin and Michael of London spent the weekend at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clare Van Camp. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Van Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne' Campbell were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Galbraith. and Michael of Whitby and. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell of Toronto. Mrs. Claire Rainer of Scarborough spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs Clarence Chamney. Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Jamieson visited on Sunday with her sister. and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Geiger. Mrs. Robert Higgins and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pattison have returned home froma two week's 'vacation to Florida where they visited with Mrs. Higgins sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tully of Boynton Beach, also visited with Mr. and Mrs. Kemp Bibb of Winter. Haven, Florida. • Miss Margaret Higgins of London spent the weekend with her mother Mrs.Robert Higgins. Mrs. Marshall Stonehouse •and Mr.and Mrs.lvan Wightma.n paid their respects last Friday to the former's cousin, Mrs. • Mae Wilson, Eva Stackhouse of Brucefield and then visited with Mr. and Mrs.William Pensing of Clinton. Nine tables of euchre 'were played at the Belgrave Weekly Euchre last Wednesday evening in the Community rooms. High Lady - Mr. Gershom Johnston; Low Lady - Mrs. Albert Bacon; High Man - Abner Nethery; Low Man - 'Victor Youngblut. (Intended for last week] Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes and baby Catherine of Vancouver, B.C., Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Armstrong of London, visited on Wednesday with their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Armstrong of the Wingham and District Hospital. Mr. and mrs. Gilson Armstrong of London, Mr. and Mrs. Robert" Hayes and baby Catherine' of Vancouver, B.C., Mr. and Mrs. Scott Reid and Pamela of Wingham were Wednesday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Herson Irwin. Mr. and Mrs. Don Rae of Guelph spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. James Coultes, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Rae. Michael McNall of Toronto, Charles Procter visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Procter. Obituaries THE, BRUSSELS POST, FEBRUARY 26i 1975