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The Brussels Post, 1939-1-25, Page 1The 79rai�ttt POST PUBLISHING HOUSE BRUSSELS, ONTARIO East Huron Fall Fair Board Met Tile auatual meeting of the Last. Huron ,A,g;ricultural Society was 'sold in the library on Saturday afternoon, Ian. 2.1st, 1939. The president, .,Tones Burgess was in the chair. The financial report showed a .cash balance or $1045,00. The exhibits east year were not as. large as neva, this be- ing attribute'l to the fact that a number of tales were held in Sur rounding towns very close to tbe date of the Brussels Fair. It 5'ee agreed that the date of the fair be kept away rrom the same date es Wingham, Ludknow and other sur- rounding urrounding fairs as much as possible a sthey have a deterLmental effect on exhibits and attendance. The following officers were ap- pointed for the year 1939: Presilent, James Burgess; let vice•pree., Robe Dominate 2nd vice-preo., W. Broad - foot; directors, D. 'C, Warwick, Jno. Yuill, W. Sbortreed, C. Ander- son nderson and E. D. .Bell. 'Sec. -Tress., D .McTavish. The Spiers 0' the Toon Hae ye' iver seen the "Haggis" .piped in? Weal! yell see it Monday nicht a' the Score hKirk, And ye'll be catered bad' tae Bonnie Scotland when Rabble's life is un- folded tae ye anoo! The heathy hills wile looms onre mate and Ula ekiri o' pipes 'wil lboat ehun'tiy frac across the Loch. A Hieian' Welcome awaits ane an' a' in Immortal Verse and Auld Scotch Songs. Should auld asquaintance be forgot, And never brougb tto min'? REGENT THEATRE SEAFORTH NOW PLAYING Wayne Morris Claire Trevor The Valley of the Giants photographed in technlcolor MON., TUES., WED., Barbara Stanwyck Herbert Marshall Always Goodbye Ian Hunter Cesar Romero 'The story of a noble Sacrifice for a love that could not live Also Claire Trevor Donald Woods Big Town Girl Alas Dinehart The star of Big Town 'Ratio Program Next Thurs., Fri., and Sat. Malelelne Carrot Henry Fonda Blockade with Leo Carrillo Romantic Lovers Daring Spies COMING— Magnificent Obsession Huron County Crime Took Drop Last Year Although cocas et tale adminlstra. tion 0f justice in I3uron County may be on the increase, it is evident the large constabularyfoece has proved effectively in a preventive way, for statistics taken, 'prom records in the Magistrate's office at Goclerich reveal a considerable decrease Lu crime during the year 1935, in nom - Pa rdaon with 1937. During 1938 ther were only 12 cases of breaking and entering, as compared with 79 in 1937, and last year there were 34 cases of theft and in 1937 there were 62, In only one department was an in- crease shown, and that was in viola - dons of ,the Traffic Aot, There were 269 such cases In 1938, including 64 charges of reckless driving, and only 185 in 1937. There were 13 drunk -driving charges chat yeas and 14 in 1937, and liquor charges, including sell- ing, consuming, having illegally and giving to minors, dropped from 6S M. 1937 to 43 Last year. Radio owners. apparently learner: a lesson, for only 19 appeared be. for the Magistrate last year for failing to have a license, as compar- ed with 41 in. 1937. In 1937 there was an alleeme high of 583 cases on the books and fines totalled $3,691 as compared with 538 cases in 1938 and a total of $3,555.- 75 in fines.. PEOPLE WE KNOW. C. Stiles (Buster,) eldest son of Mr. and Mrs, W. Stiles, who is at- tending the Veterinarian college of the 0. A. C., Gue1p11, spent the week -end at his home here. Ma's. H. B. Allen was taken to Clinton hospital for X-ray and treat- ment on Sunday afternoon, She returned home Monday afternoon hut will be confined to bed for some time yet. Mr. Roy McKee, of the Canadian Bank of Comuuler re, Wiarton, has been transferred to the Beamsville Branch. The Rutledge restaurant business known as the Dew Drot, Inn, has been sold to A. Coleman, It is ex- pected the change of ownership will take place at the end of the month. Mrs. Rutledge, Who has. run the business for the past year is not enjoying her usual good health and is unable to continue in business. Thera are still a great many of the people of the village confined to their homes suffering front the pre - veiling flu epidemic which does not seem to be clearing up very rapidly, Sheriff's Sale of Goods Which was advertised In last week's Issue has been POSTPONED on 'account of weather From Wednesday, January 25th to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd at 1 p.m. The Good's and Chattels of HAROLD CUNNIN.GHAM at the suit of Martha A. Cunningham Which goods and 'Chattels I shall offer for Sale at Lot 30, Concession 18, Township of 'Morris. Robt. Johnston, Sheriff of Huron County. BURNS' NIGHT Sponsored by the Melville Y. P. S. Presbyterian Church Brussels On Monday evening at 8 p.m. January 30th, 1939 The general public are cordially invited to at- tend this gathering of the Clans and their Kinsmen to commemorate the birth of Scotland's greatest bard Robert Burns Program to consist of Soottlst Songs 'Readings, and a sketch of the great bard's Iife. Lunch will be served with the Skirl of the Pipes as the "Haggis" is brought in Admission— 15c and 1Oc WEDNESDAY, January 25th, 1939 1939 G:Zmtt1' psy SiS j' NEWS LOCAL E rill S ITEMS 11, Vs THE BRUSSELS CREAMERY— Patronize your home factory. Give you larger returns. Women's Liberal Association The Brussels Women's Liberal Aesociation wid Meld, its regular meetin gat the home of Mrs, Gorden McDowell, on Thursday evening, Fe. 2n1, at 8 o'clock. Mrs, Huggaa's topic will be ''Immigration" and Current Events will be disoussetl by al lute members. A good attends ante le hoped for. YOUR CHOICE— THREE CANS FOR 25c— Tomatoes 214's; Pork .and Beans, Large Size; Peas; Corn; Tomato Juice 25 oz. size. Any three kinds only 25c, 'Cash, and Carry at Grawar's. Fresh Celery Headtst Golden. Yellow Bananas, Crisp Head? Lettuce. 'Spanish Onions 2 Be 1o1 15c. CASH ANL) CARRY A. GREWAR WE SELL. FOR LESS' Correction As was stated in a recent issue stating that Claire Long, now en - .gaged by L. & W. Jackson Motor's, Listowel moved to Listowel was incorrect. He is still living on the 9th, as previously, ibis phone num- ber is 23-r23; address Brussels• and he is local representative of the above•anentioned firm, sellling New Ford. Cars, Truc7ta and Tractors .as well es used cars trucks and tractors. --*--*— Women's *_y,—Women's Institute The Women's' Institute held their January meeting on Friday after noon with a good attendance, The ,president, Mss. W. Scott, presided, Mrs. J. Gibson was secretary.',. The minutes of the 'last meeting were ran dand adopted. The roll ca11 1Vas answered by a health hint. It was moved by Mrs. G. McDowell and seconded by Mrs. H, Brewer that the institute sponsor a dance fot the young people in two weeks. A poem on °'Health" by Edgar Guest was read by Mrs, A. Backer. A paper on "Health" written by Mrs. R. S. Warwick wee read by Mrs. R. S. Hamilton., was much appreciat- ed; a piano solo was given by Miss Alice Pope; Mrs, W. D. S. Jamieson demonstrated au emrelgency kit anti explained the different articles in it, Dorothy Bone and Velma Duncan received gifts from the Institute for their efficiency in- the different courses they had taken. It was decided to buy eighteen card tables for the lustitate. The relief com- ntrttee have clothed •two needy children, which was much ap- preciated. Shields To 'Be Presented to B .C. 5 A. number of public spirited busi- ness men have donated shields to be presented for anuunl competition in several different grades and de- partments of the Continuation School. This gesture fills a long felt need and should foster keen competition, among the students and act as an incentive in scholastic work. These shield's' will be pre- sented let the annual Commence- ment the tentative date of which is Feb. 10th. Many students submitted designs for the sci1001 crest to be used on these shields. The designs ail showed considerable Skill and care. and a imumbea were especiallly •,veil done, The engraving company found no 010 shield exactly suited the typo of crest needed so heels from two or time of the best were combined and designed 11MJ0 eve crest, The names of the centers are given below:— Dr. W. D. S. Jnlnieaon—Grade VIII (Entrance) De. T. T. Mediae—Grade IX. W, H. 'torr, Memorial --Grade X. Dr, R. S. Hamilton --Grade XI, le, M. McTavish—Grade X1I. Walter C. Kerr—Grads XIII. Lorne W. &humor --'Music. Elmer D, 13e11 --General Prolleteucy, I) 4, Rmtn --Girl's Athleties, Cleve Bne'ker---,Boys' Athletics These Shields are most ncceptable and gi'sLelul thanks Is due each person who has etettributorl, NOTICE All accounts owing to the under- signed as of December 1, 1988 must be paid to them by February 1, 1939, after which date unpaid ac- counts yill be handed to Elmer D. Bell, Solicitor, for collection. ».. BAEKDR BROS. 01TRONS— • Are you doing your Citrons now? If so call in at Grewar's and get those Sunkist Navel Oranges, 2 doz. Tor 29c. Every orange is stamped Sunkist, which tells you are buying No. 1 Grade Oranges. Not stamped Sunkist are not No. 1 Grade. Buy your fruit at Grewar's and yos have the best. Cash and Carry A. GREWAR WE SELL FOR LESS Suffers In kyr-, In Car Accident W. McNeil, teller of the local Canadian Bank of Commerce, suf- fered a broken right hand in a car accident on Sunday afternoon last. Ft oocarred in the beetling snow storan on the highway between Monkton and Atwood. Visibility being extremely poor when the Mc- Neil car, travedlin gnorth, met a ear driven 'bc Mr. McLean of Listowel, that they were almost upon one an- other belote they were aware of it and a collision could not be avoid- ed. Th aleft side of the McNeil car was badly damaged and before it could' be moved a 'third car travel- ling south ran int othe right side the car being badiy smashed. Mr. McNeil is recuperating at his home in Atwood, Fortner Brussels Resident Dies At rr• Niagara Falls The erpassed away in Niagara Fall's, New York, os January 17, 1939, John Sperling, et the age 0f 78 years. He was the husband of Leo Gertrude Curry; the father of Thomas B. and ale. Margaret I. Snarling and the late Mary Jane Spalding Mislin of Niagara Falls, N.Y.,; Mrs Gertrude Chambers of Banker, N.Y.; brother of 1'Irs. Mar- garet argaret 'Oaittley, Mrs, Georg eJeffery, Richard and James Sperling of Niagara, Falls, N.Y,; and Mrs. Henry Krumb of Sayresyille, N,J. He is also surliyed by seven grand- chillren and two great-grandchild- ren. The deceased was a member of the. Bricklayer's Union and Court DennePen of the I. 0. F. Funeral services weer held from the family residence, Thursday, Janu- ary 19th, 1939, at 2.30 p.m., Rev. A. Vnace Meaner officiating. Inter- ment was made is Oakwood ceme- tery. lint Sperling was a former resdcient of Brussels, Ontario, United Church W. A. The January meeting o fthe W.A. of the United Chrcb met at the home orf Mrs. G. Sanderson Wednes- day evening, January lith. The meting opee c1 by singing the hymn "What a Frienl We Have in Jesus," and the Lord's prayer in unison The Seretary's report was read auci adopted and tree treasurer repotred receipts for the year $862.95, The reports of the various committees weer read. Miss A. Cardiff for the Good Cheer also the kitchen and parsonage committees. Letters 01 appreoiation fro lnMrs, illcllinnun and Mrs, Maunders were read, A 1luslcnl number was rendered by the Ladies' Quartette. A dainty leech was then served by the cont. hraLtee, The next meeting will be held et telt home of Miss Margaret Robinson, A hearty vole of thanks was given to Mrs. Sanderson for lies hospitellIty. The meeting closed wit the nezpall i eneliution, The officers for 1939 are: Hon, Pres„ Mrs, !Stewart and Mrs. Mckinnon; President, Mie ;.li. Robinson; let Pres„ Mrs, J, Bryant; 2nd. vice• Ores„ Mrs, Gerry; 8rd vice -.,res„ Mae, Wilson; 4th vice -pees., Mrs. Rain; Secretary, nae, S. F, Davi. son; Ase''t„ Secretary, Mee. Spair- an; Treasurer, Mrs. !Parker; Press Sec'.y„ Mee, Sstiran, During ties past weekend Brus- sels was teemed with the visit of 04psy Simon Smith, distingu;sbed Chus'cian Evangelist. Not Duly is he a forceful preacher of interna tional tame but ee is a noted singer. During the services and in his life talk he sung several of his own compositions as well as other Weil known hymns. For his topic on Sunday smelting he chose, ''The lee expected which dad happen." While. the weather was inclement a very representatife congregation greeted Gipsy Smith. At night be spoke on "The Greatest Love Story over told." The Misses Margaret Garniss and Helen Baeker sang an approlr- riate duet. On Monday evening Gipsy Smith told his life -story, a fascinating tale of an underprivileged boy -who trained in Uta Dr. Barnardo home came to this country at tbe 'tender age o ttwelve, However he tniumph over obstacles gaining am, educa- tion and later became one of Dr. Barnarlo's lecturers travelling throughout the world, His remin- iscences of early hardships deeply touched his listeners while at otber times he made them laugh heartily at his wlholesome humor. At the conclusion of the second part of his life -story he mate an appeal to all to live the best they lalew. During the intermission the choir of Brussels United Church sang 'Crown Him Lord o3 All0 Many hope that on some future occasion Gipsy Simon Smith will conduct a series of services. CRANBROOK The 'Cheerio Workers held their January meeting last Thurslay at- ternoon at the borne of Mrs. Alvin Hunter is charge of Miss Mae Fleeter. The meeting opened with singing of hymn no, 494 and Follow- ed by repeating the Lord's Prayer in unison. The roll -call was ans- wered by a verse of scripture by 14 present. The minutes of the Dare ember meeting were read by the secretary, Miss Jean -Cameron. The Scripture Lesson was read by Miss Girtie Pride, taken from 1411 chap- ter of Se, John. A very interesting story was read by Mrs. M. Engel, entitled "Colour." Mrs. Clifford Kernagbaet lead in prayer and the offering was received. During the business period it was decided that the Auxiliary would join the "Young Women's reading fellowship con- test." Alen that they would hold a croklnole social, which will be held on Thursday evening of this week, Jan. 26, in tbe hall. The Auxiliary were invited to hold thein• February meeting at the home of Mrs, Rev. W. A. Williams, The current events were read by Misses Alice Huether, Miss Doris ' Porter, Me's, Allan Cameron, Mrs. Williams, Miss' Jean Cameron read a chapter from the study book ! eIndia on the March." Hymn no. 606 was sung and Mrs, W. A, Wil- liams closed the meeting In prayer. Atter a socia1 hour a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. 'Mrs. C. Iarauter and daughter I Madeline and Mrs• H. Chapman of Kitchener were vis4toes at the ,home of err. and Mee, Jacob Fischer Lest week -end, Don't forget the •Crokinole social on Thursday evening, Jan. 26. Is the O anbrook hall under the aus- pices of Nee 'Cheerio Workers. NE UNTIED CHURCH REV. H. J. MAHONEY, B.A., B.D. Minister 11 a.m.—Moans and Ends. 3 p,m.—Sunday School, 7 p.m,—This Business of Living. Monday Y. P. U. at 8 o'clock. Friday, Jan. 27th—,Annual ..Congre- gational Meeting at 6.30 o'clock, Come and bring the family. KEYS FILED AND .FITTED GUNS AND DOORLOCKS REPAIRED AT EARNGEY'S REPAIR SHOP General Repairing of Ail Kinds All Work Guaranteed. Prices Right. inquire at .erance's Dress Shoepe Walker's Building BRUSSELS Melville Church Present Fine Report for Year The 'annual meeting of the Mel- vesibelhwaheld, onille ThurPrsdayytevening.lanCurch Rev. Samuel smuel Kerr presided, and A1lstn A. Lamont was secretary. The various 1'eeorte indicate a year of worth -while. work accomplished in all departments. The Session Report, presented by James MloFadzean in the absence of Duncan McDonald, • showed during the first half of the year that the congregation was without a min - tater. Om August 18th, the Rev. Samuel Kerr, of Avonton and Motherwell, was inducted as the new pastor. The year 1938 saw the passing of thirteen members of the congregation. Your were added to the Roll, two by certificate and two by profession, of faith. The mem- bership now stands at three hun- dred and sixty, The sacrament of baptisan was administered to six. Six new names were added to the Roll of :Session in the pant year. bringing the number now on the Session to twelve. R. J. Bewmar, chairman of thea board of managers, presented the report of that organ- ization, ewpressing satisfaction with the year's' work, of repairs done to the church and shed, and the manse improved considerably. He thanked the Ladies' Aid and Young People for the assistance they had given and with the united support of all were able to close the books for the year with ,a balance In the gen- eral fund account and $190.61 in the diecorating• account. Allan A. Lamont, congregational treasurer, 'repented $3,260.32 raised during the year for the general funds and a small surplus after all obligations 'had been met. The Church School reported. through J. S. Armstrong 9151.80 'raised and $20.68 given to Missions. The Y.P.S. report was given by Tommy .1McQradaean. The receipts were $107,95 and grants of $50,00 :o the ananagels' and $20.03 to Mis- sions, The Ladies' Aid reported, through Mrs, J. S. Aruntsrong, re- ceipts of $516.49, $150.00 was given to the. managers for the general fund and 925.00 to the •decorating fated. The Sunshine Fund continu- ed during the year to bring to the sick and shut-ins, tokens o8 cheer and good -will. Thinty-two boxes were sent out an at the Christmas soahon, thirty.Sour boxes were sent to the sick and shut-ins. The work of the W.M.S. was re- ported by Mrs: John Meadows, sec. retary, and Mrs. Robert Thomson, treasurer. Many valuable papers had been contributed and' successful meetings beld. $327.71 ryas for- wanded to the presbytery treasurer, The Little Stars Mission Band pre- sented their reports through Mary Helen Daimler. $39.58 was sent to Mrs. J. Pollock, presbytery treasurer. Duncan McDonald. James Mc,Fadsean, Dr. W . D. S. Jamieson, Dan. McTavish with John- Work ohnWork aid John Yuiil as alternates were re -appointed ushers and stenvaeds for the morning services asd Earl Moore, Daviel Parker, Thomas Mtadzean and James Hogg for the evening services. Miss Mary Lamont was ,appointed as recording secretary; auditors, George Northwood 151,1 D, Mc- Teviah, The Board of Renegers and Session are c0naddea'ing ways and means of celebrating the 75th anniversary Of Ibis congregation. It was decided that it be celebrated in the month of June. The plan of celebration was outlined as follows: services. on two Sundays with a garden party and probably an old time service dewing the week. Re- fresllnnenta provided by the ladies or the c0alg,ega.tiou were served at the close of the meeting, Lucky Draw Contest To be Held at Ethel Don't 3orget to come to the Dance on Friday night and the lucky draw contest sponsored by the Women's Institute, There will be .accom- modation provided for a big crowd so all will hove a 'good tine, The eleven o'clock in the Township hall,