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The Brussels Post, 1943-1-20, Page 5LETTERS RECEIVED FROM BOYS OVERSEAS The following letters were re - calved by 11, 13, A11e11, secretary of the Fish and Gagne Club, for uigar- tittes 60111, Dear Sirs: 1 have received tile cigarettes that have beein sent Ale, and 1 wish to express my many thanks for them They were very highly alnireeiat'id, and it Is also nice to know that the kind people 'of Brussels are doing the best they oan to supply us with these gifts, 1 have also received Iwo parcels from the Canadian Red Cross, Cigarettes are always so very welcome over here, there's nothing better than silting down and having a good Canadian smoke As yet, over ,here, I have only been fortunate enough to see three 01 the local boys, "Chuck" Lowry, Bert McIntyre and Louis Harrison. 1 should like to see Bill Rowland, Geo, Galbraith and many others, but I neverr seen lucky enough to bump into them, I have been leaving a wouderful time over hese, we get treated pretty good and I MU quite satisfied with everything. Before I close, I wish to thank you all once more for the cigarettes and I wish you all a Merry Christ- mas and good luck ,throughout the New Year. I remain, sincerely, • Harold Huether To 111e Brussels fish - and game Club, Just a line to let you know I received your parcel of cigarettes and I wish to thank you for them as they were sure a treat to get them right at Christmas time so. I could have a really decent ,smoke and enjoy it. It don't look much like Chriatnnas over here no snow or frost just plain mud and warm like spring weather. Well I guess I will close thanking you all again and Yishing you a happy New Year. As Ever, Cheerio Gnr. Hall, T. Delbert - _ a Dear Friends, - .1 received the cigarettes and was very' pleased to get them. I sure do appreciate them a lot. Many thanks. L, Edt', Harmon, J. 1S. Dear 'Mr. Allen: - I received your parcel or rigs. I know you fellows have your daily work but to take time nud send cigs. to us fellows over here. When it tames to words to explain myself it seems a small way to repay you but rigs, are always wel- come. Co thainks <a lot for your lr'md acts. 5 Yours, Ter. G, I. Nichol Dear Sir, As ,Sec. of the fish and game Club I ask you to convey my stneerest thanks to the persons responsible for the sending of the cigarettes I received. Sincerely yours, Spr. W. Farquharson For 011ristanas parcels sent by the ,ideal branch of the Canadian Legion sand in which were included gifts from the local Red Cross, Jas. Kelly received the following lettere:- To the Brussels Legion and Red Cross Just a few lines i1 appreciation for your most generous parcel, which I received a few days previous, the contents of which could not have been chosen .better, I was very well pleased that I was remembered by you. The contents alone 'was sufficient, but coupled with the fact that. It came from home, .and that the people groin Houle ,tu'e still thinking of me is the most cheering thing e. soldier can receive ata time like this., • The Legion and Red Cro•s, are doing wonderful' work amongst the men of the Armed ranee, And I woinld like my congratulation and appreciation to b0 extended to each member of the Brussels Legion and Red 'Cross, We Have a big job to do, and only by organization and .co- operation can it be accomplished, We certainly appreotate the back- ing we are ;gotting from you folks bank home, and shall endeavour to hasten tite victory which I am sure cannot be long nOW. We are having a very quiet time so far with not, much excitement at alb, Co far 1 have had no leave except the odd late passis tale evening, but 1' get .a seven day leave around the middle of January which T am .going, 'to spend in 13011010 Scotland, if you were book in camas) SIM would aline, Co until 1 see, or beer front 7011 again, 1 will say so -long. Thanking you again for the lovely parcel. 110010in your very truly, Tpr, G', R. Halley Canadian .Legion Brussels, Ont, Si'rs;.. 0 was quite pleased today to re- ceive 'your Cbristluas Parnsl, It arrived in good condition, and l want you to tender 017 sincere thanks to 111 members, .and Lo the Red Cross who I understand sent me the socks, Things are pretty much the `same over hero, hurt you may be sure that when things "start cracking" the Cnnuoks will give a good account of themselves. We are all, as yen can imagine, champing at the bi•t, I know I speak for the whole C A,O. when I wish you the very best for 1943, and keep things going over there until this show is over, Many thanks again for your thoughtfulness, in deepest appreela- Hon, the I all Very truly yours, Morris Gillis. A Christman card wit11 a big "Thank You" on front a.nd the fol- lowing words: Very simple are the thanks Which you find written here, But then, of course, the staple things Are heartily sincere! THANK YOU. Tom (Red) T. N. McFarlane • 13nvssels Legion: The parcel.sent by The Canadian Legion, Brussels, arrived in good condition. •And I take this opportun- ity in sending my sincerest Thanks. To the'Legton and to those respon- sible for the packing and selecting articles for this nice gift parcel. Also to the Red Cross for the fide pair of socks. whiob I received in the parcel. Sincerely yours, .Spr. W, Farquharson (8111) Dear Mends of the Legion, I am dropping you a few lines to let you know I received your lovely parcel. I want to express my sin- cere,thanks and I appreciated it very mu011. I only hope when this war is over .and we have peace once to - more that we wtll all be back gather once more. Your friend, Tpr. Ross F. Whitta-d GREY The 8th line sewing circle in con- nection with Red Cross work held a social time last Thursday evening at the home of Mac Cardiff. Games, rands and dancing was enjoyed and also lunch was served. Carl Jaciclin has been appointed Secretary -Treasurer of S,S, No. 3. He takes the place of Wan. Meitner who resigned. Word has been received of the passinig away in Gaylord, Mich, of Mrs, .150 Nail] who visited frequent- ly among friends here and was always a welcome visitor, Mr, and Mrs. Harvey Hunter. C1•anibnoolc„ received a cablegram from their son, Pte, Glen Hunter, telling thein of his safe arrival in 17uglancl, Mrs. Wm. McInnis, 9th con,, is ill. Her daughter, Mrs. S. Fischer is caring for her; On ,Tuesday evening, Jan, 12, the 1942 school hoard of SC. No. ',8 (Trey, met at the home of the teacher, Misa Kate McNabb, in honour of Jahn Shiels, who has completed twelve Years of service as trustee. The 8011ow1ng address was read by R. L. Taylor and the presentation was mads by •Ituasel Knight, Dear Jack: , We, the school board of 1042 for S. e, No. 8, Grey, have met here this evening to express to you our appreciation of yotif valued aervice5 during your hong term of office, You were always ready and Willing to 1011(1 your aid in every possible way in the interest ot the section diming your regime of olflce. IWe have brought titin school, particularly its equipment, Such as hydro, pressure system, etc„ up to a a8andatrd second to none in trig inspe'atorate and while we Aidnat always agree on Its construction we were always able to dlvlde our differences in a manner satisfactory to otireelves and beneficial to the section, 180, we now would ask, ..Yell to i like it flee over here 11.4 yet, a.ccopt this 'gift, not. for its intrinsic 0n1y difference here, it rains where Value, but hist to express our " I THE BRUSSELS POST siwretilat on 0f your sem( nes' in ameagre way, We also hope you may long be spared to wear it aril enjoy it and that it may bring back fond remembrances of $,S, No, 8 a11(1 your associate trustees, 15igned on behalf of the leacher, secretary -treasurer and a'losciate trustees. Mise Kate McNabb, teacher .8. B. Struthers, Sec..Treta, E. It, IS.night) 11. L, Taylor )Trustees Illi, Shiels made a suitable reply, thanking them, He recalled She school as it was when he first start- ed and compared it with school to- day, Although retiring, he stated, he would always have an interest in the school. The remainder of the evening was spent Playing euchre and crokinole. J, J. Gonsa'titz has gone dor .an extended visit with his son Oscar, in Olio, Mich. The first meeting of the winter series of the 16th of Grey Farm Folmnls met al the home of Mr and i Clinton' Mrs, A. C. Turnbull with an attend Bayfield dance of 21, 'l'he 'discu•ssion was' Lan•desborough "How can the farmer take part." Ib' Varna was thought that the farmers should Exeter belong to farm organisations and Dashwood should get behind the Farm ForumsGrand Bend and make a success of them as these Kirkton Ci'editan - Centralia 212 Gaderich 3,250, Dungannon` 44. Pont Albert 36. Auburn. - Kintail 160. Hensel' 1,044. Kippen 180. .Seaforth 1,428 Bruceflela 220. og-mondvllle 20. Wingham 1,788, Belgrave 68 Fordwich 108, Gerrie , 68. Wroxeter 296. Belanore - Glenannon 12. Zurich 360 Hairdressers and Beauty HURON COUNTY WAR SAVING STAMP CAMPAIGN War Raring) Certificates ale the only securities in Canasta fess 01 income tax. Tho Investor p 11'ibases a certificate for four dollar's and in sewn and a half years receives bye dollars, representing Interest at three percent. The increase In value of one dollar is a capital profit and as such is not taxable income, The tax free feature means a return 0L' over six perceu1 to many investors, Sales or War Savings Certificates for the month of November in Huron County were $14,544, as 'competed with 314,344. on the .month of October, ,Sales of Postal dtstriets are given below: Blyth Brussels Ethel Bluevale Walton Forums are the voice of the farm people. After the discussion a report was given on the '10o -opera tire Short Course." by Mr, Clarenoe Grainger who was the delegate sent by this ,forum to the 0,A,C„ Guelph, from Dec. 28 to Sana 3' This report was very interetsing ,and enjoyed by all. Miss Margaret Nolan was In charge of the games and Sing Song 1•n which everyone took part, making a very pleasant evening, Lunch was then served by the hostess. The next meeting is to be held at the 'home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Stmith on Monday evening, Jasn,imry lath, * :1 4 1' * 1' * * :G PEOPLE WE KNOW * * * * r: * * 8: * Mrs. Lyle Brothers, Montreal, ac- companied by her husband, arrived in Brussels on Tuesday to be with her father, Itilr, Charles Pope, who is ,seriously i11 at his home here. t a.. Mr. M. Wineberg was a visitor'in Loudon this week. * * * Mr. and Mrs, Reg, Kerslake Miss Karen Judd of .Seaforth and LAC. A. J. Blain of Timmins spent Sunday at the home of H. 1.7. and Mrs. Salliinan. e * * Miss Alberta McLean, Reg,N., of the staff of the Royal Victoria Hos- pital, Montreal, is visitiug at the 1 home of her sister, Mrs, F. M, Semis. * 4 Mrs, Wm. King and daughter Miss Marie attended the wedding of Miss Habkirk and Dr. F. N. FIowson. e Murray Cameron, young son of Mr. and Mrs, Sack Cameron, who is suffering from a bone infection, will brave to wear a oast for four months, * s 9: Jack Rutledge of the B-C,A,F, is spending his "furlough with 1113 par- ents Mr. .and Mrs. Tao, Rutledge. Mrs. Albert Gallaher Buried At Wroxeter Following an eight-month illness Mrs. Mary Rose Gallaher, wife of Albert Gallaher, Wroxeter, passed away at her home. She was in her. 561h year and had been a . life-long resident of Howick Township. Be- fore her marriage 43 years ago, she was formerly Macy Rose Jacques, daughter of the late Mr, anti Mrs, John Jacques, Clifford, Mrs. Gallaher was a member- of the Salem United Church. Pesictes her husband, she leaves two slaugh- ters and two sons, Alba (Mrs. Antesos), of London; Iva, at liome; Elsner, of Toronto, , and George at home, One son, Jack, prede- ceased her five years ago, Also two sisters and two .broth.er3 sur- vive, 'Mre. R. Ashton, Gerrie. Miss Elsie ,Tacques, Clifford; ridges, of Clifford, and Rev. ]11. Jacques, , Cal- edonia„ Funeral services were held Sat - larder Foli'owtng a short service at tine Molise service was In Wrox- eter United Church, Rev. Mr. Fos - tor was hi charge. Pallbearers were six neplhows or the deeeased, .Stanley Gallaher, E7rnest. Harris, John fBryans, Lloyd Jacques, Bert Httlybard and William tln.11aher, Intermenhtook place its Wroxeter Cemetery. FOR SALE-,. 15 Good Yorkshire Pigs, randy to wean, Two Cows 10 fresh soon, One geed red 'Shorthorn Buil iff for .Service, others younger, Phone Wroxeter George binEWen RA, 1, .t3luevale October November $ 384. 9. 508. 368. 560. 68. 72. 88. 68. 166. 256, 1,832. 1,256 72, 184 68. 63 43. 54. 1,544 1,604 224. 328. 88. 76. 80. 152, 260. 3,944. 40. 8, 104. 776. 164. 1,092 104. 32. 1,964 52 116 54 176 12, 840. Salons aro joining 1n a War Savings Staln9 drive this month. With you,' next beauty treatment or hair-do•--ASk td,e Operator to ael1 you one or more War Savings Stamps. Remetnben this nmonth-help the Hairdressers "Pass the Aanmunition," Docter, Nurse Are Married At Wingharn Howson-Habkirk Nuptial Vows Spoken; Couple Will Live In London WINGHAM - The United Church, Wtnghanl, was the setting for a pretty wedding, when Ma.'garet Isabelle Habkirk, Reg, N„ only daughter of Mrs. Habkirk :snit the late .f, Orville Habkirk, became the bride of Dr. Frank Ross Howson, son of hir. Frank Howson hurl the late M1•s Howson, The bride, given in marriage by Lt: Col, Geo W. Howson, wore a gown of white' faille. Her finger tip 'veil was Held with a heart -shaped halo and she carried a, fan of white roses and sweet peas, Miss Ruth Prior, Reg.N., Toronto, was her only attendant, wearing a frock of acqua bltro silk jemmy,,. with matching 'pompadour hat and shoulder veil. ,She carried a fan of pink roses, .Sgt Fired Howson, of Petawawa, was grooms- nlau, and the ushers were Dr, Norval Scratch and Dr. Roy Howson, both of London. Rev. W A. Beecroft performed the ceremony anii Mrs, W. King, of Brussels, played the organ during the signing of the register. Miss Marie King sang "Because." The reception was held in the church parlor, the bride's mother receiving in a two-piece ensemble of burgundy crepe with matching fiat, mink furs and a corsage of iSunbeam roses. The young couple left on a short wed- ding trip, the bride travelling In a natural wool dress, a brown fur swagger coat, brown suede acres• 1 Wednesday, January 20th, 1943 sories and a oordage of sunder roses, Dr, and Mrs. FIaWlori will reside in London. Mrs. llabkirk and the late 3,11'. T. Orville Habkirk were former resi- dents of Brussels, ,, GET YOUR PERMANENT ON THE NEW ZENITH HEATERLESS THERMIQUE End Curie $1.25 and $1.75 and $2.25 , Including Shampoo Permanent 92.00, $2.50 and $5.00 including Anger wave and shampoo Scalp treatments with steamer very beneficial for dandruff. dry hair, oily hair and etc, 6 Treatments Including Shampoo and Finger Wave 95.00, Telephone 56x for an Appointment IRENE PEASE PROCTOR'S RESTAURANT OVER Notice to Creditors ALL persons having claims against the estate of James Thynne late of the Township of Morris In the County of Huron, Farmer, who died on or about the seventh day of August,, A.D. 1942, are notified to send to J. H. Crawford Wingham, Ontario on or before the 3001 day of January, A.D. 1943 full particulars of their claims in writing. Imned- ia.tely after the said 30th day of January, the assets of the said intestate will be dietributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the administrator shall then have notice. DATED this llth day of January, A.D. 1943. J. H. CRAWFORD Wingham, Ontario, Solicitor for the Administrator. WOMEN r00- toln"that mea may fly," Cana• dian womon fill vital Juba 14 the Womon'e 131 4don, xo- leasing mon for air crew duties. Recruits aro needed, ago 18 to 40, physically -11*,. with at least High School entrance, Many use- ful and fascinating lobs await you. No experience needed, The Air 1'oroe will train yon quickly to take your place with Canada's airwomen, Fullinformason at any R.C.A,F. Recruiting Centre, or write address bolo* for booklet. A Veteran at 20! Back from scores of bombing raids over a dozen countries, this young airman has found adventure in the skies! Just out of his 'teens, an eager youth in years, he's a veteran in experience. He's a first-line fighting man, trained in the science of war at 5-miles-a-niinutel He and his buddies in. R.C.A.F. air crew are team-mates. Gunner, Wireless Operator, Bomber, Pilot, Navigator --all work together as a smooth, swift "attack team" in a giant bomber. Their targets accurately surveyed in advance by daring reconnaissance pilots -their flight protected by the blazing guns of fighter planes -the bombers wing their relentless way to smash Nazi nerve -centres. The expanded Air Training Plan has room kr more men who want to be with these fighting comrades of the skies. Right now applications are being accepted for air crew duty, at R.C.A.1'. Recruiting Centres throughout Canada. if you are physically fit, mentally alert, over 171/2 and .not yet 33, you are eligible. If you are over 33, but have exceptional qualifications, you 'nary atilt be considered. Laok of formal education ie no longer a bar to enlistment. ROYAL CANADIAN AXR FORCE &IR CREW SIGHTING tOMRADSS OF THE SKIES For illustrated booklet giving full information write: Director of Manning, R.C,A,F,, Jackson Building, Ottawa, or tiro neatest of these 12. C.A.F, Recruiting Centres; Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon Regina, `Winnipeg, North Bay, Windsor, London, iiunu ton Toronto, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Quebec, Moncton, .Halifax '