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HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE AT Schumacher High School Commencement Event Speakers Refer to the Growth and Progress of Schuâ€" macher High School. Jos. A. Bradette. M.P., the Guest Speaker of the Evening. Presentation of Awards Vol. XXII. No. 97 Schumacher, Ont., Dec. 18.â€"(Special to The Advarce)â€"The third annual commencement exercises of the Schuâ€" macher High School were held in the assembly hall of the school on Friâ€" day evening when parents and friends gathered to witness the presentation of awards and diplomas to the students and to hear the several inspiring adâ€" dresses given during the evening. Mr. W. S. Blake, principal of the Tisdale high schools, acted as chairâ€" man. The event was opened by the singing of "O Canada." Mr. Blake then in brief but efâ€" fective address introduced the proâ€" gramme. In his address he made reâ€" ference to the recent changes in the Ontario educational system for public schools, pointing out that coâ€"operation would be necessary from all to make the changes effective and successful. Mr. Blake referred to the good work of the staff of the High School and thanked the board for the coâ€"operation and interest shown. Although the Schumacher High School might be said to be still in its infant stages, it was growing rapidly, there being now one hundred and seventyâ€"three pupiis enrolled. Mr. R. E. Dye also spoke impressiveâ€" ly of his assocation with the high school. Mr. D. E. Keeley, of the school board.| presented the graduating diplomas. Inl doing so he spoke of the possible change in the High School system, but said that he felt that parents desired the very best in education for their childâ€". ren. â€" Practical experience, he noted, would come later, as the boy. or girl adapted themselves in life. The school. he said, was not large enough to handle the voeational courses at presâ€" ent. He felt that for the present the township would do well to pay for the present building before undertaking the expense of the vocational courses. Mr. Keeley then presented the proâ€" ficiency prizes as follows:â€"to Augusâ€" tave (Ted) Moller, of his year; to Barâ€" bara M. Waddell, of her year; to Jane Wallace, of Form 2; to Victoria LaAâ€" ham, of Form 1. Rev. Murray C. Tait spoke encourâ€" agingly and effectively on the work of the school. He took the place on the programme of C. V. Gallagher, M.P., who was not able to attend, being detained by business in Toronto. Miss Isobel Flowers and Miss Lalia Webber entertained the gathering with a Dutch tap dance that was a favourâ€" ite with the audience. Miss Marian Laine, who was the reâ€" presentative of the Schumacher High school at the Coronation, gave the Valedictory. She mentioned the value of any town of such a highâ€"class school Earl Cavanaugh presented the honâ€" our awards:â€"to Miss Mary Emma Skavliem, the Robert Simpson scholarâ€" ship; and to Miss Kathleen Christopher the Golden Key for the highest standâ€" ing of her year. as the Schumacher High School. Reâ€" ferring to its sports, its educational facilities, and its social features, she gave credit for the high standing of schumacher High School to the board, the principal and the staff. The school song given by the pupils was one of the popular numbers on the evening‘s programme. The Serior Matriculation diplomas were presented by Mr. O. Lafontaine. who congragulabed the young people on their successful work. Mr. C. G. Kemsley, of the school board, presented the Junior Matriculaâ€" tion certificates, and spoke highly of the principal and his staff. Bill Gilbert sang two solos which were much enjoyed by the audience. Rev. Father H. Martindale gave a brief address, with words of praise and encouragement for those who had won places of honour in the school work and to those who were not prize winâ€" ners he had special words of inspiraâ€" tion. Mr. P. A. Boyce, principal of the Schumacher public school, in the abâ€" sence of Mr. W. C. Arnott, presented the Lower School diplomas. He said he was pleased to see pupils he had taught in public school continuing their good work in the high school. Christmas carols were then sung, beâ€" fore the guest speaker of the evening. Mr. Joseph A. Bradette. member of parliament for Cochrane friding in the Dominion House, was called upon. Mr. Bradette gave a splendid adâ€" dress, impressing both the pupiis and the parents present. He pointed out the absolute necessity for education in these modern days. There was scarceâ€" ly a line of endeavour toâ€"day that ‘did not demand a good scholastic educaâ€" tionâ€"the more education the better. Without a good education boys and girls will find it difficult indeed to obâ€" tain their goal in life. Mr. Bradette spoke also of the desirability of peace. He believed in a strong defence, but that there should be no thought of The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912. aggress10r. were valued | of the best that they sh with the chu good. "Fill Bradette, "ar Mi. Bradette ferent natio1 in this Cana upo?t ther the ; tiOon be division progres: Canada ng the Nalulvily. ticularly the peopl ed about peace ant ly attitudes towar lowmen. Thought be given at this t tunate. In conclu and all very sirce: mas and a Happy John school and the ga!{ Bradette for his ve Fine, Cold Weather Predicted The eve by the sin Unusually Mild bpel] Terâ€" minated Sunday Bélow This Mor mng "Contir will be t the next predictiof of the m ger Mine After weather morning Willl phere prevaili Sunday mornl this morning seven below z low point of t. which has fa was on Satur Queen‘s Alumni Here Elects Its Officers 26: SuncC sident, ningha en; co kin, W Mtr. PtU Christmas Cheer Meeting a meeln Timmins Decembet Vea mA darger of daupiic other organizatico the meeting is C change | needy ons ‘lan to Arranget Needy Cases an Duplication. Monda Maximium L. Longmore. Honorary ; President; E. P. Thomp-‘ son, President. td 1€ 31 AC vity. ~At this Pparâ€" people should be concernâ€" e and good will and kindâ€" oward life and one‘s felâ€" should also surely his time to the less {forâ€" oncluding he wished one sincere‘y a Merry Chrisâ€" 11 11 on Denail Olf Lc hering, thanked Mr ty inspiring address s brought to a closs God Save the King. A t TmA Wheele inimum ren‘s Alumni held uditorium of the ol on ‘Thursday, meeting was fairâ€" purpose being the for the ensuling Miss A. Delahun ze for All Man Held Here for ind to Avoid | Immlgrdtl()n Dept quarter incn COT unusually mild up on Sunday chillier atmosâ€" ow point early ur below while cury stood at ht o‘clock. the The only snow last Thursday ? developmen!t He believed _ coâ€"operation her forces for s," ~said Mr. ill be empty." he many difâ€" were included id he stressed ind coâ€"operaâ€" | s groups and ) the greatest the people of | 1 should look lians as broâ€" ternal feeling advancement cted. Within 1 be celebratâ€" .. omm mm ns sehal nHonorary pre resident, E. P at, Miss Cun urer, J. Brack ton,. Mr. Mal ss A. Smythe arrange hamâ€" ub found the and consulted > and Ccolc offering f aAssuIre result that oâ€"day. All ig to the in charge it Hollinâ€" emperaâ€" and 20: Centra â€"group 1€ eC for I ‘Other Successful Contestants in Schumacher Lions Club in Aid of New Hospital at South Porcupine. Drawâ€" i ing Made at Dance at Croatian Hail at Schumacher on Friday. ~R. Vansickleâ€" was theâ€" winnerâ€"of the first prize, $200.00, in the Schumacher Lions Club draw in aid of the Porcuâ€" pine General hospital, South Porcupine. Second prize, of $50.00 went to W. D. Lansdell, Porquis Junction, and third prize of $25.00 was won by Mrs. E. Colâ€" lings, South Porcupine. ® The draw took place at the regular dance at the Croatian National hall, Schumacher, on Friday evening. Those in charge. of the dance kindly allowed the draw to be held for the convenience | of all concerned. The Schumacher Lions Club extends congratulations to the winners and sincere thanks to everybody who coâ€"operated to make the feature so complete a success. The proceeds from the event will go to the new hospital at South Porcupine-â€"the}‘ Porcupine General hospital. | Winners of the pi:zes, as g:ven below, | are asked to call and present their! tickets at Wilson‘s Drug Store ;Schuâ€"| macher. and they will receive the prizes. l The following is the fuil list of the prize winners, with addresses, ticket numbers, eto:â€" ' First prizeâ€"R. Vansickle, Timmins ticket No. 961, $200.00. Second prizeâ€"W. D. Lansdell. Por quis Junction, ticket No. 4563, $50.00. Third, Mrs. E. Collings, 32 Bloo: street, South Porcupine, ticket 464!% $25.0C¢. Fourthâ€"Jce Miller, South Porcupin« ticket 48906, $10.00. * Fifthâ€"D. P. Millions, Dome,. ticke 6200, $1C.00C. Sixthâ€"Mrs. Harry Cowden, Gol Centre, ticket 6440, $10.00. Seventhâ€"R. L. Parnell, Timmir ticket 2048, $10.00. Eighthâ€"Mary Desnoyers, Box 207. Timmins, ticket 832, $10.00. Ninthâ€"Gordon Wasmund, 170 Spruc street. south. Timmins, ticket 972, $5.0C R. Vansickle Wins $200 Porcupine Hospital Prize Arrested in the bush ouilsideée nalléâ€" bourg eight miles from Hearst, last | th Thursday afternoon, Emile Fradette is l afi being held in Timmins for the immiâ€" | dig gration department at Ottawa. The arâ€" | feyr rest was made by Corporal Nelson, R. | ha CMP.. here. Fradette, it is said, was | de born in Quebec but later became | yo naturalized citizen of the United | ;p, States. He had been working in the | fo, bush at the time he was picked up. de Emile Fradette Arrested by Corporal Nelson, R. C. M P. in Bush near Hearst. Sixthâ€"Mrs. HMHarry Cowden, Goic Centre, ticket 6440, $10.00. Sseventhâ€"R. L. Parnell, Timmirs icket 2048, $10.00. Eighthâ€"Mary Desnoyers, Box 2073 Timmins, ticket 832. $10.00. Ninthâ€"Gordon Wasmund, 170 Spruce :treet. south. Timmins, ticket 972, $5.00 Tenthâ€"N. Sarkotich, Box 481, Schuâ€" nmnacher, ticket 3543, $5.00. * 4 Eleventhâ€"George Stewart, Box 672 schumacher. ticket 3475. $5.00. Twelfthâ€"A. Morin, 154 Cedar street Timmins, ticket 5567, $5.00. Thirteenth â€" Mrs. Brovender, 2059, Timmins, ticket 3785, $5.00. Mrs. R. Leckic wa TIMMINS, ONTARIO MONDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 1937 â€"George Stewart, Box 67 r. ticket 3475. $5.00. â€"A. Morin, 154 Cedar stree icket 5567, $5.00. h â€"â€" Mrs. Brovender, B( ins. ticket 3785, $5.00. Bo «. Rumour Man had Starved "*~ Spiked by Post Mortem â€"~BOXx G iMattison Case Bi 1 â€" BPetectives â€"t 0 _ Falls. Gâ€"Men Visit the North Iroquois Falis, Ont., 1 Clal to The Advance)â€" kidnapping case, which Seattle,. United States 27, 1936, has brought * quois Falls. Mr. Hougham, Philadelphia, and workinrg on the Buffalo Detachment of the United States "G" men, came to Iroquois Falls on Thursday, to invesâ€" tigate® clues on the Mattison case of nearly a year ago. While here,. ‘Mr. Houghan conitacted and placed confidence in Mr. A. Stringâ€" er of the Ontario Provincial Police Force, and the two set out to carry out their investigation. Tt was not revealed just what LOOK place, but it was learned that Mr. Houghan having left here, asked Mr. Stringer to take charge of what future developments may arise from the visit here:; Mattison Ccase was that of a youny boy of six or seven years of age in Seatâ€" tle, Washington, who was reported kidnapped, the police searching since then for eviderce in the case to conâ€" vict the kidnappers. fered from a heart condition may have been a contributing factor in his death. Dr. McKechnie was certain beâ€" yond any doubt that the rumour the man died of starvation had no foundation in fact. It has not been definitely decided if an inquest will be held. Chief Coroner Tucker Ordered Autopsy on Remains of David Manninen, 67â€"yearâ€"old Finnish Relief Reuplent Tuberculosis Definite Cause of Death, Examining Physiâ€" cian States. Decision on Inquest Not Yet Made. YÂ¥ET Dbody .oI Finnish 1 a T David : relief re Y R. Tucker,. of Coch itopsy on Friday or Marninen. 67â€"year who passet Manninen had diec had been lll fo: 43 Fot rdered Brings U. 8. o â€" Iroquois e. wao periormed 1e Advance this an had definitely He had also sutâ€" De ec. 18.â€"(Speâ€" The Mattison took place in on December " men to Iroâ€" aat took 1AÂ¥ VC Extension Made by Departâ€" ment so that Christmas shoppers ~May â€" Not be Hampered. Aczcording to an announcement made on Thursday by Hon. T. B. McQuesten, Minister. of.. Highways, . residents of Timmins. like other folk thr oughout the province, will have untll January 15 to secure their 1938 car markers. The extension of time for operation of vehicles bearing 1937 markers was due to departmental reluctance to inâ€" terfere with the business of Christmas shopping. Fire on Friday Destroys Landmark at Connaught It was intimatea however that no further extension of time beyond Janâ€" uary 15, awvould be authorized, in view of the fact that 1938 markers, which went on sale October 1, will be good until March 31, 1939. Fire on Friday destroyed the D. , The fire, starting from a chimney O‘Connor store at Connaught, with a | fire, commenced about 10 o‘clock on loss estimated at $20,000, only part of | Friday morning. Connaught has no which is covered by insurance. The| fireâ€"fighting equipment, and though a fire removes one of the regular landâ€"| bucket brigade did all possible, little marks of Cornaught. the store being| could be accomplished to check the built many years ago by the late Dan | fire. The building ard stocks were O‘Connor, and the business successfully ' destroyed by fire, and a Storehouse carried on by Mrs. O‘Connor since herl nearby was also prey to the flam(}):. hnusband‘s death. It was one of the Mrs. O‘Connor and daughter, Mrs. busiest places in Connaugnt for many Clemens, owners of the building and years, and to those passing through business, have not decided as to plans Connaught it will seem that the town | to rebuild. is not the same without this centre | i of trade near the railway anc the GOCK. | m > ()‘Connor Store Prey to Fldmes with Loss of $20,000. Only Partly Covered b) Insurance. Storehouse Nearby Also Destroved by Fire. Blaze Starts from Chimney Fire. Christmas Presents on Display at Schumacher Parlo The Christmas gifts from F. W. schumacher. Columbus, Ohio, for the school children in the town that bears his name, will be on display at the public school, Schumacher, from 7 to 10 pm. toâ€"morrow (Tuesday) night. All are invited to visit the school and see the display. It is well worth seeâ€" ing. Carols will be sung by the school children at 7.15 pm., 8 pm and 845 pm. Every year Mr. Schumacher genâ€" erously remembers the Schumacher school children by handsome gifts at Christmas, and each succeeding years the cifts anpear the more attractive. ie. He is survived by one daughter ng in Kirkland Lake. The funeral vice was held this afternoon at three ock from Walker‘s Undertaking Published at Timmins, Ont., Canada Every MONDAY and THURSDAY Work of the Kiwanis for l Community Betterment Aims and Objectives of 1937 Outlined. Work for Underâ€" privileged Childrgn Emphasized. Expenditures for the Wotk Amount to Approximately $5.700.00 for the Year. Kiwanis Milk Fund Hockey Match on New!) Year‘s Day. Organize Good Times Club at Golden City Bad Fire at South Porcupine Event Last Thursday Well Patronized and Much Enâ€" joyed. South Porcupine, Dec. 20â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Firemen in South Porâ€" cupine were still fighting a bad fird there this afternoon at press time, that almost totally destroyed a house at the boitom of Bruce avenue, occupied by two families, one of them the family of John Wuori. The blaze was discoverâ€" ed about 1.30 p.m. in the upper portion of the buildirg, Little of the contents of the two flats were removed. South Porcupine, Dec, 18,â€"(Special to The club ‘has been formed in Golden City with thirtyâ€"two members, calling itself the "Good Times" Club. On Thursday night they held a party and dance in the townâ€" ship hall and had a wonderful time, the proceeds going towards the piano for the hall. Over eighty patronized the affair, and Rene Gervais won a fat chicken as a door prize. Johnny Donâ€" aldson won a cushion. They had round and square dancing, streamers and balâ€" loons, and a Hawaiian dance. Altoâ€" scether the Good Times Club justified Four Chimney Fires Cause No Damage Over Weekâ€"End Only four chimrey fires have occuâ€" cupied the attention of the local fire department since last Thursday. They answere‘fj two calls on Saturday and two on sunday. All four fires were exâ€" tinguished without any damage being done. "iremen Still Fighting Blaze at Press Timeâ€"T‘wo Famâ€" ilies Homeless. Bus Service at lroquois Falls Iroquois Falis, Ont., Dec. 12.â€"(5peâ€" cial to The Advance)â€"A new bus serâ€" vice is scheduled to start on Monday, December 20th, between Ansonville and the Abitibi Mill: at Iroquois Falls, which will enable the mill workers who come from Ansonville to dispence with their car driving during the winter months, and for those who have not got cars, it will be a beneficial help during the coldâ€"winterâ€"days, not having to walk mcross the cold open stretch between the two towns. ° Death of Infant Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Vienotte For the worker who slegps late the occasional time, he be able to get the bus, and ge on time, thereby not losing hour late period. : Helen Marguerite, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Veinâ€" otte, died on Sunday morning, Decemâ€" ber 19th. The baby girl was only five months old. Funeral services will be held this afterrnoon (Monday) at 2 c‘clock. At 2.30 p.m. New Year‘s Day strenuous vigil to see the old yve the Porcupine camp will have lightful relaxation in seeing hockey match. The six teams Mines League will be on the twenty«ninutes each. To say the least, it will be a strenu ous affair and every one will surely ge their money‘s worth for fifty cents. It will really be the east end of the camp against the west with Ankerite leading for east against Coniaurum, Pamour against Hollinger, and the last period Dome for the east end against McIntyre for the west end. Hockey fans will have a good chanc to compare the style and strength of al teams of the Mines League in on The cause is a good one. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club for their Milk Pund. At this season of the year when people in all lands are thinking in terms of goodâ€"will and friendliness, it is appropriate that the Kiwanis Club of Timmins should tell something of the work, which, with public coâ€"operaâ€"~ tion, they have been able to accomplis!: in this community during the past It is generally well known that the efforts of Kiwanis are directed prinâ€" cipally towards helping underprivileged children. vVveal The expenditures by the club for this year, which were strictly in the interâ€" ests of â€" underprivileged _ children, amount to approximately $5,700.00. The benefits to the community that Kiwanis can point to for this expendiâ€" ture are shown briefly in the activities‘:â€" 1. Boys‘ Campâ€"Located on Barber‘s Bay. twentyâ€"enght miles from Timâ€" mins. It covers an area of 25 acres, Kiwanis has erected at a cost of over $3.500.00 a large dining and recreation room and six sleeping cabins for 32 boys. the canip supervisor and assistâ€" ants on this work. This year 130 boys were accomimoâ€" dated throughout the summer, each boy enjoying a two weeks‘ vacation, under the leadership and guidance of a trained boys‘ camp supervisior and four group leaders. The boys are taught to work as well as to swim and. play and encouraged in the art of good citizenship. The average daily cost of keeping one boy at the camp for one day last sumâ€" mer. including depreciation charges Ol1 buildings and equipment, was approXxiâ€" mately $1.50 per day. It is an inter= csting fact that the average gain in weight per boy was three and oneâ€" third pounds for the twoâ€"week period. 2. Milk Distribution â€" Under the direction of the Kiwanis Club, in coâ€" operation with the town nurse, approxâ€" imately 39,000 halfâ€"pints of milk have been served to children at the various town schools. The parents pay for ne milk in most cases; otherwise the cost is borne by the Kiwanis Club. In addition to a number of needy families received a regular daily supâ€" ply of milk at the expense of the Kiâ€" wani; Club. This milk distributing system has been a special feature of Kiwanis acâ€" tivity for a number of years and the Kiwanis believe, not only that they have been instrumental in providing many children with milk who might not otherwise get it, but they also proâ€" fcundly believe that the general standâ€" ard of health and disease resistance has been improved as result. 3. Hospitalizationâ€"During the past year the regular annual tonsil clinic was held when upwards of 60 children were operated upon. _ Transportation to and from hospital was provided for as usual by Kiwanis members. Surgical cases pertaining to crippled children were taken care of with markâ€" ed success. All surgical and medical services required for such cases were rendered gratis by Kiwanis members in the medical profession. From the proceeds of a streel Carniâ€" val held last summer, the skating carrival held in December, dances, bridge tournaments and other activiâ€" ties throughout the year, the Kiwanis were able to carry on with their work and objectives. The general public has supporitec Kivwanis efforts with the greatest | 0| zgoodwiil,. Together Kiwanis and peopli( have played the part of "Good Neighâ€" bour‘ in this community. Help this cocd wo‘rk to continue. 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