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The Brussels Post, 1949-1-5, Page 2POS f PUBLISHING SE • Wednesday, January 5th, 1949 ry A,g,t,g�a,y . yc. s cry• -"i., Wroxeter look a United Church'Services c�c�A�'Jc'Jc'7►eJc'lsJc�a�SJc�c�c�ca+ % r Swept By Fire I The SucrautcrnS of tins Leers 1'ROX7l'I'1'1R, Jan. 4 - ...Sze was was ,administered In the AMERICAN yst BACK 'AGADI LK Genuine BLUE•POINTS "The kind that really Satisfy" Treat your Family with health. We have everything in fresh Salmon Fillets, Salmon Steaks, Haddocks -- Fillets of Haddie. GRE AR'S CROCETRIA Phone 5 — Brussels ° 'C M U : MOO I.O.O.F. DANCE Friday, January 14th In Brussels Town Hall Wilbee's Orchestra Lunch Counter Admission 50c A Three Act Comedy Play iThe Improper Henry Proper" will be presented in • Brussels Town Hall Tuesday, January '18 by Gorrie Young People Sponsored by Rangers Starting at 8:15 Admission — 40c & 25c • Everybody Welcome Commencing Friday, Jan. 7 at 7:45 P.M. in the Brussels Arena A Double Header of Sparkling Hockey Rangers Vs. Detroit Boston Vs. Chicago Admission — Children 5e Adults 10c Come and Cheer Your Team to Victory, • W Lord thous has been our dwelling place in all generations. Melville Church Minister Rev. 0. A. Wine, M.A. 10 a. m. Sunday School trod Bible Class. 11 a. m, Divine Service 7 p. m. Divine Service. Louis D. Thompson, Organist and Chorknaster. ThtrUnited Cl' urch OF CANADA Minister Rev. Hugh Wilson Organist Mr. Donald Dunbar 11 a: m. Morning Worship "God's Plan For Your Life" Mission Band 1e Church Sehool and' Bible Claw. 7 p, in. Evening Praise .A. Set Purpose Come and Worship. ' Church of England Pariah or Brussels Rev. .1. H. Kerr, Brussels. 2na Sunday Aftfer Christmas Day Jan. 9tb, 1949 it. David's ChuteN, Henfryn— 9.30 e. m. Sunday School 10.80 a. m. Morning Prayer 1t. Johns Chinch Brussels -- 1 p. m. Sunday School 2 p. m. Evening Prayer • St. George's church Walton 3.+16 p, m, Evening Prayer Sunday School Veteran Brussels Merchant Retires Following 60 Years In Shoe Business With the retirement of Robert Downing from business, one of Brussels' ' oldest and bestkno'wn stores will change its name. Mr. Downing, or "Bob" as he is affection- ately known to the re?ttlents of this town and countryside, has completed 60 years of business in his boot and shoe store. 'Coming eo Brussels h 1886 he started with his father and con. tinned the business with his broth. PT after the death of his father. At that time all the shoes sold were. sweeping through this aurae Comely Village late Tuesday with 700 district volute ors and Ove nutnicipat lIre brigades battling to coniine the blaze to one block in the heart of the business section, Loss 'will range over $100,000, ' Two Families Homeless Two families wore left hcimrlese as the ere swept through an egg• grading station, a residence and two stores. Firemen and volunteers were still trying to save two other stores, a garage .and the telephone office at a late ]tour, A'frs; 'Harold Thirst, .local tele• hen olerat r, stayed at .Iter post p 1 until-ordured away es ' flames thrraiteuel the office. The village of Wr'oxelsr, with a population of about 400, is about eight utiles east of Winybant. Blamed on Motor Cause of the fire that started about 8 pan. in Dobsen's egg -grad- ing plant, is believed to have been a short circuit in an electric, re frigeration motor. Tlie Ore was not noticed until the egg-urading . sta tion was ablaze. Fanned by winds, flames leap. ed from the plant to the home of Mrs, Bert Martin, and oocupled by Mr. and. Mrs. John Caiwill. Thee telephone office is in the adjoining building but escaped the blase. A pool room operated by Harold Durst, husband of the telephone operator, and Van Vetson's grocery store adjoining on the other side were destroyed by the Hautes, Mrs. Rona Van Velson and tier Mother, Mrs. 77. F. Van Velson, by. ing above the grocery store, also dere left9bomelese. manufactured in theft' Own work- Hydro Lines Cut shop. • Hydro lines were cut, and offi• During his 60 year; IS a merch- dais said. Wroxeter would be In ant Mr, Downing has seen many changes in the town. At one time there were two sawmills, a flax mill. salt block and three carriage shops, which produced baggies sleighs and wagons. Also there darkness at least 48 hours. icy roads delayed Ore tracks which came from LIelowel, Wing - ham, Brussels, Treswater and Fan risten, An estimated 700 emu from these centres, as well an Gerrie. were two• Presbyterian churches, Fordwich and Clifford, jumped into Knox and Melville, but now Only oars and 'spell to the village. Melville remains. Soon after the Martin home was Tn h1's youth there was a public school but It was necessary for high school students to go to God- erich or Listowel to continue their studies, Mr. Downing has always taken an active part in church autl com- munity work, and served for 10 years on the school board. His many friends will, wish hint many years of health and contentment now that he has decided to end his business 'associations and devote his time to leisure. GOSPEL MEETINGS In Orange Hall, Brussels - under the direction of John M. Martin of Hawkesville at 7:30 each Sunday evening. ablaze, telephone communication to Wroxeter was cut ss the next-door telephone office was threatened. TIYMMOWAVOIVA REGENT THEATRE Seaforth, Ont. Car Destroyed A car owned and driven by William Tucker, Brusesla, swerved and turned around several times on the ,icy road Thursday afternoon. Getting the vehicle nr-der control, Mr. Tucker noticed thence shooting over his head. Glancing around, saw flames coming through the fico" beards between the front and back seat. Immediately, Mr. Tucker jumped to safety, sprawling over the slip- pery pavement, A passing snowplow uulc;cly stopped, the driver trying to con trol the blaze with an extinguisher to no avail. The car was complete• ly destroyed. Capitol Theatre LISTOWEL NOW PLAYING- Thurs., Fri., Sat. Jan. 6.7.8 "Copocabana" with Groucho Marx Andy Russell Carmen Miranda and dierla Jean The New word In enter•tainment— "Copaoalossal" it's a lavish-lilting— laugh-laden picture that you must sae. United Church at .the morning worship. '1'.he sermon dealt with .the'consequences of semen. \Melt e. :.. them " a nother ;1t i 'weer/ate ala. e n❑ 1. n A An ftll t i Vose for Thee" by Lorene cos sung by the choir, (lltristmee carols Were sang at the evening service. The choir Kang "Christ my soul will keep" by. Card Party A pleasant after'nooit *as enjoyed by about 60 ladles, 'playing bridge and five hundred on Wednesday of last weolt. The card Party wus held •111 the library sponsored by a group of ladies eat behalf of the girl Guides. Miss Ruth McDonald had the highest beidge score and Mrs Jas. Bryans the five hundred prize, Ackley, Mr, Wilson spoke of the Melville Church Service "Everla.stings" that an? wound in the Bible. The Sacrament of the Lord's Notice The Council of the Twp, of Morris hereby serves notice it will net be responsible during snowplowing operations, for any damages caused to automobiles parked on rgadsides, mail boxes, m111t cans, etc. Ratepayers please govern them• selves, accordingly, Thank you, Russel 13. Currie, Road Supt. Mon., Tues., Wed. Jan. 10.11-12 "Cashbah" with Yvonne DeCarlo and Peter Lorre„ A blending of the underworld, comedy, romance,revenge and music t —all combined to give you the chow of shows. Be sure to see It. Next Thurs., Fri., Sat. Jan. 13.14;13' "The Pirate" In Technicolor with 1 Judy Garland and Gene Kelly I A great M.G.M. picture of music and I romance—a treasure chest of songs by Coie Porter. COMING— in Technioolor "A Date With Judy" with ���at;���s s1 Jane 'ouch Wallace Beery a✓'�ikseFlN A?l i Elizabeth Taylor Wed. Thur. Jan. 5:6 "How Green Was My Valley" Fri. Sat. Jan. 7-8 Red Skelton , . in "5iouthern Yankee" -G-M's Brand -New Scream ,Hit Sat, Mat. at 2:00 P.M. Shorts Mon. Tues. Jan. 10-11 Ann Sothern ...in "Undercover Masse" 'TUESDAY FOTO-NITS • 1st Offer $200.00 2nd Offer $ 60.00 Mon. Attend. card night The Arcade Store January Clearance Sale The Arcade Store, Brussels, is having a January Clearance Sale. Splencl4d bargains are bring offered. Don't miss this opportunity to save See advertisetneht on back page of this paper - Supper was dispensed al the morn- ing service, Rev. Mr, Milne preached on the text, 1Jxot1 s 39, 14 ',My presence shall go with thee, anti I will give three rest." The morning anthem was "The Lor;l is n1•• Shepherd" by McFarren. A Congre- gations] welcome was extended to Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Eratiter. At the evening service Mr. Milne preachedon the subject ' "1909 Investments" and listed the thing -t which ought to be retained through Ole New Year, and also the things which shoa!hl be discarded. Miss Louise Shorti'eed rendered the sten "Legend." ,CARD'OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to dur friends and neighbours on the 16th con. of Grey Township. Everett and Isabelle'rertlue (mics' Having been appointed an agent for the .McKillopMutual Fire Insurance Company, 1 hereby solicit your business our rates are -- $2.00 per $1000.00 or 20 cents per $100.00. Compare these rates with your present insurance and call Selwyn Baker Brussels, Phone 43-r-10. Also agent for the Hartford Wind Insur- ance Co., your business will be appreciated. Wed. Thur. Jan. 1243 "The Street With No. Name" . A 'gripping F.13.I. Story with Mark Stevens, Lloyd Nolan and Richard Widmark. CKNX every Mon. to Fri. at 6:00 P.M. I F'1 'r'aigie 1J'sF7io�F'kp'�•'• mow* * M tnepeat Mr. Clarence J. Pegelow has purchased the Harness and Shoe Repair Business of Arnold Stephens. The shop will be completely remodeled and will be open for business on Monday, January .10th, 1949. Your patronage will be appreciated. All work done at reasonable prices. !Masked Men Spurn Small Sum In Purse iElmer Ellacott Knocks Two Men To F10011 First Asked For Gaootlne Miner Ellacolt, can, 1, Grey town - Was am/alone('at about 1,1.; a.m, Thursday morning by the sound of knoolcing on an inner door down- stairs, Re Gaited out "who's titer"?' and was answered, - "We waunt some gas," Believing a neighbor had runout of gasoline' he and Itis wife dressed and w, nt downstairs. The kitchen door was sdandin; open and inside in the middle of the kitchen floor stood a pair of mesh- ed fellows, one brandishing a email revolver, Mr. Ellaeott leaped at the pair, pushing•the gun asirde' and knocking the two to the !icer. Scrambling to their feet again lOi's, 1.111aoott stone between her husband and the gun and remarked if any shooting was to be done " It would hove to be her, Cmnplying with a demand Inc money, Mrs. Ellacott naltderl them a purse containing 01.60 but they refused and asked for a larger sum. Noticing a. Bible which they had been reading the night before on a, table, Mrs. Ellacott remarked "the Lord is watching over ns." This apparently made the pair more nervous and they departed quickly leaving the purse and money be- hind. .: imnvediately, Mrs. Ellacott used' the phone and failing to get "cen- tral" realized the wires ' were cut. tiding to the ear they also found It had been tnm.pered wire and would not run. Taking their nine-year-old daugh' ter, Helen, with theta• they ran through a snowstorm to a neigh- bor's hpme and called pollee, Pro- vincial Constable- Salter of Blyth investigated. - 'I'he search -for the men is con- tinuing. Provincial Constable Salt- er told the Beacon -Herald this morning, hat so far without suc- cess. With new -fallen scow driven by a strong wind police were hamp- ered'in their efforts to trace the pair. The man with the revolver in- qu4red several times if the• Elias eats recognized them and said they had searched the house In- cluding the cellar before awaken- ing them. They then left by ,the rear door. Neither of the Dllacott's were in- jured in the brief souffle. •`onstahle Salter confirmed the fact Olaf their 1947 model car had been made la - operative; BORN BRUSSELS, ONTA P Brussels Lions Club Hockey Teams The fellewing are !iia firWlfr chosen for Lions Club Ilene:0 league: Boston 11111 Merlin Hill (•lark ;lack McLeod Ted Elliott Barrie Machan Barrie Workman Charles Bone Beverly Riley Coach—N,:I Rutledge Detroit Tim Edgar' Ben Bridge Don iletningway Niel McTaggart Jerry Cardiff Tom Willis Murray Cardiff Ian Matheson Coach—Oliver Riley Chicago •Dale McTaggart Ken Bowler Doug, Leach Jack Grewar V: auk Wilson Raymond Miller Laurie Black Paul Somers Coach—Ken, Coleman Rangers— Doug. Meehan Leonard Senitb Bob McCtutcheon Tion Imeson Fred Campbell Alex Cameron . Jim Cardiff Glen Bridge Coach -13111 Martin Harness And Shoe Repair Business Changes Hands Mr. Clarence Pegelow recertl purchased the Harness and Shoe Repair business of Arnold Stevens, He tock possession en January lar Mr. Pegeksw, formerly of Toronto, is an experienced harness and shoe: repair man, He is, at present making a number of changes in the shop but will be open for business rain Monday, January 10th, Mr. Stevens has been In posses:3 mr of the business, which he bought from the late N. Chapman, for 1.146 past two and one half years. He wdU now devote his entire. time to hie farm in Morris township. DANCE Jerry McKay and the Clinton: R.C.A.F. Radar School Orchestra Cardno's Hall, Seaforth. Saturday, January 8 Dancing 9 til 12 FISCHER 1n Brussels to Mr. and Admission — —.60c Mrs, Kenneth Fischer on Friday, Students & Servicemen Wu - Dec. 24th —a daughter, Sandra. Sponsored by Seaforth Lee. Young Conservative Associataesa AVOIVRIVAVAVO The Brussels Meat Market Wishes you a Happy New Year and takes this opportunity to thank you for your patronage in 1948. Phone ' 83x We Deliver Anytime Coleman & Thompson, Props. • ofoemovolowmowootawei Village of rssels PARKI By Order of Police To facilitate snow removal, No Parking,. on the Streets of this Municipality will be allowed between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. This order will be strictly enforced in accordance with, the Highway Traffic Act, Sec. 40, Sub -Section 7.