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The Brussels Post, 1944-1-5, Page 1TH POST PUBLISHING HOUSE BRUS ELS s Wednesday, January 5th, 1949 RRUS,SELS, ONTARIO ANNUAL MEETING Brussels "branch of Availed Cross WILL BE HELD In' ,. the Brussels Libr ;:: ry —ON— Qr Wedi esday, Jart.EI2 Commencing at 8 o'clock. Come and Hear the Reports of the Year's Work. R. J. Bowman, Pres. Lieut. Douglas Anderson Killed In Action Word has been received here that Lieut. Douglas T. Anderson was killed in action on Dec, 23rd, in Italy,. Friends will remember Lieut Anderson as teller in the Canadian Bank of Commerce here for 3 years. He went overseas in March and became attached to the Halclimand and Prince Edward Scottish Regl- I meet. On going to Sicily in Jnly he has been in the fighting lines in Sicily and Italy. A PLAY "A Ready Made Family" In Walton Community Hall On Friday Night, Jan. 7th At 8:30 P. M. Presented by U.F.W.O. Players Under the auspices of Walton Library Board Admission 25c and 15c Itetelefineleitelleirelmievimeleicaelaieletetee • "They presented unto ' Him, gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh." St. Mathew 2:11. Ret@:w�i`t.€w.Fst/a`+G',FSk' morty"','uE mva'nm Melville Church Minister Rev. Samuel Kerr, B.A., 8.6. 10 A.M. Sunday School and Bible Class 11 A. M. Miming Worship "Life in Three Dimensions" 7 P. M. Evening Service in the United Church, Louts D. Thompson, Organist and Choirmaster COME AND WORSHIP R VOCIgtwy 3e+,tetett, tel United Church Minleter-Rev. Hugh C. Mao* 10.45 A. M. The Session will Meat. 11 A. M. Morning Worship The Holy Communion (No 'Junior Congregation) 12 Church School and Bible Claes ' 7 P. M. Evening .Praise. UNION SERVICE Rev. 8. Kerr B. A., B. D. EVEirYvrva, WEt.CO1Nkc c+tRtKtetetC;tt wmom veer e111N Church of England Parish of Brussels Rector.•Rev. M. F. Oldham 1st Sunday After Epiphany January 9th, 1944 St. John's Church, Brussels -- 2 P. M. Sunday School f 7. P. M. Evening Prayer ;of and Sermon St. Georges, Walton— ht 3.30 P. M. Sunday School 4 P. M. ,Evening Prayer and Sermon , at. Davids cuff n— y H Y 1,15 P. M. Sunday School 2 P, M. Holy Communion and Sermon dtaltdtksa+lttdea Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary A very happy event took place at the ]tome of Mr, and Mt's, Jas. A Bryans, 4th Con. Morris, last Friday evening, When about fifty friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate the occasion of the 25th anniversary of their marriage, Mrs, Stanley Wheeler read the address which be- gan with the details of the wedding Which took place in Belgrave Tan, lst 1913 and concluded by saying, "Fear- ing you night not give it sufficient emphasis, we your ntegltbours and friends have entered your home un- invited to extend to yon one hest wishes for many more years of bapp- tness. We would ask you to accept these gifts as a reminder of the old saying "IIe that hath friends mast show ]timselt friendly." Mr. and Mrs. Bryan were the re- cipients of a large silver tray and bon bon dish. A pair of candelabras and large bowl to match iu 'the corn flower design. Mr. W. D. Hopper of Seaiorth, who attended the groom et their marriage presented the gifts, Mr. Bryans tarsen completely by surprise, made a very suitable reply, thanking all for their kindness, Cards and dancing were eujoyed by all present and a very delicious lunch was served. Guests were preesnt from Seaiorth ,Walton, Wingham, Brtas- sels and surrounding district. � 9 MOW RIS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston and Emma spent New Year's with 11tr, and Mrs. Cooper Nethery and daughter. We were sorry to hear Mrs. Wm. Robertson passed away on Monclay morning, We extend our sympathy to the family. Mr. and Mrs. E. Barnard and Allan spent New Year's with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Johnston and sons, Miss Jean Elliott visited on Sun- day afternoon with the Mathers family. BORN RUSSELL—To Captain Lewis Rus- sell and Mrs. Russell, in Quebec city on Tuesday, January 4th, 1944—the gift of a daughter. REGEN'1 THEATRE, Seaforth, Ont. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Jan. 6th, 7th, 8th 2nd show seats at 9.15 Pat O'Brien Ann Shirley Randotph Scott Bombardier See the bombing of Tokyo before your very eyes. --s— Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Jan. 10th, 11th, 120 Double Feature 2nd show starts at 9.15 Adapted from the Scattergood Baines Stories . Cinderella Swings It Starring Guy Klbee with Gloria Warren —Also— George Sanders 'Tom Conway Behind the 'Rising Sun Thursday, Friday, Saturday. January 18th, 14th, 15th 2nd show starts 9:15 Eric Portman Ann Dvorak Squadron Leader terfrrri a ,rt lea • Falcon's Brother let show starts each evening at 7:90 Matinee each Saturday at"219 k * ,K Obituary * ,F Mrs, William Robertson * * Died In Morris Township 00 Monday, Jlannary 3rd, 1944, alar a lengthy Illness Janet Menzies, widow or the late William Robertson, in her 72nd year. Service was held at the family residence, Lot 22, Concession 1, Morris at 2.30 P. 114. en Wednes- day, January 5th, 1944.; Interment- was was made to Blueva1e Cemetery. She was born in Howlett Township near Molesworbh, daughter of the late Joint A. and Janet Menzies, a::d reeided there until the time of her manriage to William Robertson who predeceased bar in December 1929, She le seeded by three daugh- ters, Janet of Brussels, (Gertrude) Mts. Archie Parker, Toronto, Eliza- beth of Toronto, and three sons, I•Iarvey let line Morris, Donald of 7Vingham, caul OampUell at Dome, one daughter .Agnes predeceased her in Octoher 1918, also four brothers survive, Jas. B. Menzies, Brantford; John A. Menzies, Lloydminster; William D. and Donald A. Menzies, Telkwa, B. C. iShe was a member of Lhe 'Phe Lad- ies Aid Society, and a life long meat- I ber of the Presbyterian Church, Bltievale. Three Aspiring To Wardenship °0 ,a News Items Of Huron County Brussels Creamery Purchases 2 New Scales Two new Toledo settles have been recently Ins tailed al the ' I1 mussels creamery. These are graduated scales for the weighing of cream, CARD OF THANKS 121x. and Mrs, Wm. 2lllacott wish to lake this opportunity to hank their many kind neighgonrs and friends for their kindness during Nita, Ililecott's Mimes, Your kind- ness will never be forgotten, •Omission Au inadvertent error was matte In last week's issue of the paper when Ruth Wilson's name was emitted from the 73.0.5, school r -port, It should have read: Grade XI—Ruth CARD OF THANKS My sincere gratitude Is expressed to the 1 i'aa-els Red Cross roc the parcel they sent to toe. Your kind- ness Js =eh appreciated, Buster Si.11ekt, CARD OF 'THANKS The McLauchlan family wish to express their appreciation to their friends and neighbours who helped in many ways during their recent boreavesnenet. • - , n n it c CARD OF THANKS late. Pearson Young and Mrs, For all the help given inc during Young were visitors here. Mrs. McQuarrie's last illnee*s, and especially while Aimee WAS confned \Vm. leckneier of the U. S. Air. to bed with the fin. 1 wish to say to all our friends and neighbors: me. and Mr,. L. W. Lrekaniar, "Thank you most sincerely," T n GOD'R1C13---2hu'un (minify reali- 011 will open the Janua'r'y session nit Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 2:00 p,in., with the seelctleu of a warden at the first item et business. Aspirants for dile office are Reeves Fred Watson, of tnnley; 1-1, 1,. Shadd1ek of Honsall, and •1` 0. Wilson or Grey, The con- test is likely to be close as all have taken an active part in debate; and all have the same length of service, Ne' * :I: ;1: * * PEOPLE WE KNOW force Is visiting with his paa'ents Wilson 81,5% which was the highest Rose Armson Percentage in that grade. Poultry Grit Maximum prices have been estab- lished for poultry grit, according to 00 a nnouneemeut made by W. Harold Mel Mies, prices and supply representative for the Western On- tario region, Prices are established at the various distributive levels tor various grades of poultry grit Mrs. Alex McLauchlan according to the content of calcium carbonate, Retailers are permitted a markup of 34,00 a ton on sales of quantities of one hag or more as originally purchased. A life-long resident of Aloins township, Elizabeth Knight widow of the late Alexander McLauchlan, passed, away on Sunday, Dec, 26th, at the home of her son -In-law, Arthur McCall, in her 76th year, Although she had been in failing health for some months she was able oto be about until Christmas evening. She was the 'surviving member of a family' of five brothers and five sisters. Forty-eight years aooshe was married to Alexander McLachlin who predeceased her in January 1931, She leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Stewart at home and two daughters, (Annie) Mrs, John Bruce, Grey township and (Irene) Mrs. Arthur McCall, Morris town- ship. A daughter Catherine; died in infancy. The funeral was held from the home of Arthur McCall on Tuesday, Dec. 28th at 2 o'cloolr. Rev. S. Kerr of the Presbyterian Church, Brussels, conducted the services. Interment took place in Brussels cemetery. A sister -In-law, Miss • Jessie Mc- Lauchlin, Windsor, was present. Tlie flower -bearers were: Mr, Harvey McCutcheon, Mr. Mao Scott. Mr. Jtnt McDonald, Mr, Lewis Arm- strong, Mr. Clarence elertln and Mr, Jack Bryans. The pallbearers were, Mr. Duncan McDonald, Mr. Thos, McDonald, Mr. 11. J. McLauchlan, Mr. Chas. Davis, Mr, Roy McFarlane and hIr. Jahn Work. Mrs. Charles McQuarrie On New Year's morning the call to which all must answer canto to Ella McCall, widow of the late Charles McQuarrie, an old highly respected residents' of the 10th Concession of Grey Township. About six weeks ago Mrs, McQuai- rie suffered a stroke of paralysis which necessitated her removal to ,Seaiorth Hospital, While at first hope was entertained that she would rally other complications set in which resulted in her passing in the early hours cf Saturday morning, Tho subject of this notice was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mns. William McCall pioneer settlers of the 7th line of Morels township, where she was born nearly seventy- four years ago. Here the early Years of her life were spent, tali 1901 when she came to Crey town- ship at the bride of Charles Mc- Quarrie, Site Orad thins been for fo?ty- three years s resident of the 10th eoncesaion, Mr. McQuarrie pre• deceased her in April 1926, Besides an only son, William Almor. she le survived by folic brothers and two sister, James and John, both of Abernethy, S'ask.: Albert. of Fro. }fisher, Sask.; Peter, of Lucknow; Mrs. John Forsyth (Minnie) of Alameda, Sask.; and Mrs, Hugh i Forsyth( Elizabeth) of Frobisher, Ses6r. The funeral took plate en Monday afternoon from deceased's labs home a lel 10, concession 10, Ctirey, .to Brussels cemetery, Rev. Sainte? Kerr, pastor' of Melville Ban on Cheesemaking For Domestc Use Lifted The Agriculture Department en- nouiieed that under a Dairy Pro- ducts Board order Ontario and Que- bec cheese factories now are per- mitted to resume the manufacture of whole cheddar cheese, of any size or color and to sell on the local market. Since the early summer of 1943 the board required all factory cheese made in Ontario and Quebec to be manufa.etured only as large, white and unwaged, and to be sold for export to Britain. Does the Label on Your Post Read 1944? Thanks to our subscribers who have already paid their subscrip- tions in advance. Your promptness is appreciated. If your subsm'iptioa is not paid in advance we ask that you give this matter your immediate attention, Our mailing list has been corrected and wo ask that you look at your label now and notify us if it is not correct. We will he grateful for your cooperation. Although newsprint is rationed we are satiable to add a few new subscribers to our mailing Het. At The Churches A New Year's message, "Profit of 'Loss in 1944" was given by the 1 minister 'in the morning service at the United Church, In the evening the congregation .met in a Union ssrvi°e at Melville Presbyterian Church. - 1 The morning service in Melville Presbyterian Church was in charge of file minister, Rev, S. Iierr, who 1 preached from the story of Jesus and the two disciples on the Entmttu5 mad. IIe pointed out that in comm- union with Christ. life took on a new glow; it had meanimg, and the dis- ciples were made men of °enrage, .iii anthem was rendered by the - choir. In the evening the United Chtn'eb congregation worshipped" with the Mehdlle congregation and the- ser men was preached by Rev, H. C. Wilson, who'took for his text; Psalm 7a:16-17, An anthem was sung by the choir, Church, Brasseise. of which congre- gation Mrs. McQuarrie had been e i life-long member, conducted the services,at the hoose and graveside,' The pallbearers were six old friends and neighbors, John Steles, Wel Smalidon, James Moses, Lloyd Porter, James Keys and Norman , Hoover. Among rhoae from a distance in attendance at the funeral or Who calledover the week end to pay their respects to the Mrs. 5, and i41 s. A. were: Mr, departed after i St.anlee rmthr Mrs. Oke of St oF; Mr,. Hammond and son Kenneth of 'West It4onkten; Mrs, M. A. li'orsyib of Meaford and Athol McOu9rris at Toronto. Sold Farm, Purchased Another Stanley Gallaher has sold his 75 - acre farm o tithe 13 line, Tus'nberry, to Gordon Mundell of Gerrie, former- ly of Bltievale. Mr. Gallaher has purchased a 150 acre farm from Thos McMichael, '1i miles north of Wroxeter on the Beltnore road, Bath purchasers get possession in March, Here's One For The Book They say it never rains but it pears. The same could be said of a man in town who had bought three tickets on separate turkey draws and, 10 and behold, he won the whole three turkeys. He should have turkey dinners for some time to came, including Christmas.—Harris- ton Review, Anglican Church Notes The service for New Year'o Sun- day was held in St. John's Church on Jan. 2 a 7 p.m. The reefer, Rev, M. F. Oldham preached an appropri- ate sermon for the occasion on the text Job 36:11, "1f they obey and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity and then years in pleasure," The Holy Commun- ion was administered also. Thursday Half Holidays To Continue it was decided, at a meeting of the Business hen's Association held at the Library on Monday evening, to continue to observe Thntsrlay after- noon as a half holiday each week until further notice, L`, W. Eckmier president of the Association was in the chair. Only a. small number of the business places were represented at the meeting. Border Crossing Rules Relaxed -Native-born Canadian citlzens will not require border -crossing cards for temporary visits to the United States after January 1. Saab Persons, however, will have to produce evidence that they were born in Canada Canadian citizens born outside Canada will ettll require special documents, The loosening of the regulations affects persons crossing the border for stays or 29 days or less. Morning Star Lodge Holds Successful Dance The town hall was tastefully decorated in an appropriate holiday insnuer with evergreen houghs and colored lights for the dance held under the auspices of Morning Star Rebelaah Lodge on Wednesday evening of last week. A large crowd attended to dance to the music of the Victory Orchestra 'under the direction of Arnold Earl of Ethel. A lunch counter served coffee and sandwiches. CARD OF THANKS For the many kindnesses shown me be, my friends and neighbors during alio last illness and in the subsequent death of my mother, I wish to record me grateful thanks, Their timely help and their s Y nP a thy as shown in the beauifnl floral tributes, and in other ways, will never be forgotten. 1 should like , to exareee also my sincere thanks to e Rev. Samuel Kerr, for his me stinted devotion te my mother raining her lest illness and for his Write of e,om0ort in my hear of bereavement, ' W, A. Mequarrie . Bill and Hob Pennington of London, spent Christmas and New Year's holidays at their :tome here, * ,k' v Cpl. 11.. C. Ward of the R,C,A.F., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, spent the holiday with his parents, 11r, and Mrs. Percy Ward, Brussels Mrs. W. Pascoe sad daughter;, Marian and Evelyn of Oshawa, spene the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, D. R, Cunningham. * * Mr. and Mrs, Geo, Tophsm, Jahn Topham, Mrs. W. Wallace and son Mervin, Fordwich, were New Year's gussets with N. Chapman, 4. Mr. and Mrs, Wellington McGill of •askatoon and Mr. Walter McGill and Miss 011ie McGill were. Sunday visitors at the home of ]Hiss Flo Buchanan. * * * Misses Gertrude Ross, Carrie eicCracicen and Doris Bates returned Saturday to Toronto after spending their Christmas vacation at their homes here. ✓ >r * Gibson Willis, student at Stratford Normal school, is doing Practice se;telling this week at Mies J. Little's school Other Normal students here are also in various schools at present. Mrs. J. D. Warwick and Miss . Millie Grewar spent a few clays of the holiday week with the former's son Doug. Warwick at Owen Sound, * >k >K • Mr, and Mrs, Jack McDowell, ' London and Mac McDowell of the - Canadian Army, 'were holiday visitors with their parente Mr. and Mrs, G. McDowell, * >s * Mr, and Mrs, Leland Procter et Port Colborne motored up New .Year's Day to visit erre. W, 5, Procter at the Clinton hospital and then spent the weep end with relatives and friends in Brussels, * } ♦, Visitors for the holiday week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. McTag- gart were; Mr. and Mrs, Jack McTaggart and Bobbie; Listowel; Ada 11lcTageart and Ruth Ross of Hamilton and Ted Coliishaw of Clinton air school, WALTON A large dealt prayer book in mem• ory of the late Mee. Margaret: Shannon was dedicated in St. George's Murals at the Sunday afternoon eervice on San. 2nd' by the rector Ree. M. F. Oldham. This prayer book for use on the prayer desk was given'by Mrs. Wm. Walsh and Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Humphries and ,family. The book is known as the, Great Primer Canadian Desk Prayer Book, is well made and Presents a handsome appearance, A christmas social fer the Sunday school scholars of St. George's Church wee held et the home of Mrs. Bert Anderson on Wednesday, Dec, 29th. A very pleasant atter• noon was apentand there was a and attendance. number of g A. visitors were present. Carel sing - Mg, Chri'stmae Scripture, Reading by Mrs. B. Anderson, games- •and contests were played, Santa Claus arrived before supper:' and distrt'lnat. S ed )mss ready and oranges. A tasty g y g supper was served at the ttlo8e. Those in °barge of the programme were Iles. Wni. Humphries, 495. Reid Anderson and Mrs. Wm. Walsh Anniversary Marked By Listowel Couple. LI$'1'OW101., Bit, 28-', -The fa•111' fly of Ala and Airs. Id. G. 110aeDcil- aild, l.is'l•pweI, joined with their parents in lire celebration 01 the gimes wedding' anuivirai'tl'y 01 the couple, Although C'hriah1iius Day was actually the,, 2011 anniversary date, the rt .epl.lon to mark the occa- s.ou took place Monday afternoon and evening, and the happy 'bride and groom of 50 years ago web e ea, .1 trietids and relatives and acknowledged congratulations and ,,. rashes In the receiving line with 'them were their three children, Mrs, Til, D. Hutchinson, of Amherstbut•g; W. G MacDonald and Griffith 33. Mac- Donald, both of Toronto, Thomas MacDonald, Neleon Mitchell and Mee. George Robertson , guests ' at the original wedding, were erelong the callers. Others included a del- egation from Knox Presbyterian Sunday School, of which Mr. Mac- Donald has been superintendent for many years. Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald were married on December 25, 1893, at the ]lame if the br'ide's parents, Mr. and Mrs, William Mitchell, second concession of Grey Town- ship. The bride, Miss Annie Mitchell, was attended by her sis- ter, Miss Catherine Mitchell, and Rev, John Griffith, who tater be - cane a missionary to China, was the best man. Both attendants are now deceased. The late Rev. Archibald Stevenson perforated the c remony. For almost 50 years 11Ir. Mac- Donald was a school teacher in dietrict, and for more than 30 years ke was principal of the Lis- towel Public School. Many men and women in the business and professional life of the district look back with appreciation to the training obtained under bis guid- ance. Born et Hawksville, Waterloo County, he was a sort of .Mr, and Mrs. Thomas MacDonald. M:•. and Mrs, MacDonald have associated themselves with church work. and have been- particularly active in Sunday school and young people's work. Lately Mrs Mac- Donald has confined ber interest to the needs of the varlons -women a organizations, due to health, but Mr. Maconaid is still active. They are members of Knox Presby- terian Church, where Mr. Mac- Donald is an elder. He is also a member of the Listowel Community Club, the Listowel Home and School Association, and of the Public Library Board. Canada To Issue New 5 -Cent Coin Issuance of a new 12 -aided i cent coin made of chroninin steel, has been authorized, 'Under the Canadian Currency Act the five - cent piece coined by the Royal Canadian Mint is required for war an order dated August 5, 1942, made provisions for the coining of the coin of mixed metal, , Tha first 12 - sided five -cent piece had in beaver design and was made of mixed copper and zine. The second 12 - added nickel issued early in 1943, had the "V" for Victory" symbol and the Victory Torch. The uew steel coin will have on one side the Ring's effigy and on the other the character V and Torch enjoined, "Emblematic of $Saeriflce and Victory," between two maple leaven. The new issue may be made on ,l. after January 1. Visitor: "How many students ..- .there in your class?" Protessori "About ens in every five." w * * "You look sweet enough to eat," the airman whispered soft and leery "I am," - she said quite hungrily. "Where do you want to go?" * 4 e "'Why did you go to Dr. Frostr "Well. Dr. Giie had 10 to 1 on Mit door, and Dr. Frost had 8 to 5, en I leek the best odds I could get": * * Wille: "What's w con W 3rn t ° henry (booming): "My razor! it teeesn't ent at all." Wife: "Don't be silly, Your ` beard cannot be tougher than 1n team r, Jt a the 1 0 , b • M 0 Bey: "Mother,this book sa a< t , i la the paean the big Ssh '2a1 up the little sardines, Is that truer Mother: "Yea, I believe 11 is." 13071 "Htysv do they open the tine)"