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Porcupine Advance, 3 Oct 1938, 1, p. 8

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The highest, temperature recorded over the past month was 78 degrees, the maximum for the day of the 23rd: this particuzar week-end was exceedingly- flne and warm and one of the finest week-ends possible for fall. The lowest maximum was on the 20th when a cold wind from me NE. kept the maximum temperature down to 49 degrees. mlm The lollowlng ls the review of the weather for September as reported by Mr. Sidney C. Wheeler. in charge ol the weather bureau at. the Hollolnger The lowest reco‘rded temperature 01 the month was on the 5th when the minimum thermometer went down to 29 degrees; the 8th was also low with a minimum of 30 degrecs; the highest minimum was on the 12th with a low of 60 degrees and this was the warm- est day of .the month with a. mean temperature for the day of 67 degrees. .The'mean minimum over the month was 41 degrees. making a mean tem- perature over the whole month of 51% degrees. Get Ready for Winter Advises Weather Man PAGE EIGHT Now is the Time to Look After Garden Hose, the Closing- off of the Water, Getting out the Storm Windows. and so on. Review of the Weather for the Month of September TH E ONLY Genuine Alberta 201 Railway Street SULLIVAN TRANSFER The Leskew’s Cabinet -Upholstering Shop “USEDALIC ALBERTA COAL MORE HEAT LESS ASH The Wrath" for September NEW LARGE PREMISESâ€"~63 WILSON AVE did a real job in designing (‘ushioned Action Washers. liual- Automatic Refrigerators. Ranges. Vacuum (‘leaners and the world’s leading Prestomatic Radios. Lynch Electrical Appli- ance Company have. with your kind co-operation and pat- ronage. built in these short two years. the largest exclusive appliance business for “'estinghouse in Canada. we owe our signal success to you. our good friends and neighbours of Timmins and the Porcupine area. We have tried hard to serve you well. You, in turn. have shown your appreciation of Westinghouse Electrical world's leading appliances and our sales and service policies by giving us your patronage and goodwill. This great gold camp needed an exclusive Electrical Appliance store. Westinghouse and ourselves filled that need and we all benefit by it. ()n this our Second Anni- versary. we pledge ourselves to you. that no reasonable amount of money. time or effort will be spared by us to serve you better in the years to come and we are going to show our appreciation in a concrete manner by presen ting for your benefit a goodwill month all during October. ()II Saturdziv morning. October lst. a new agomont of Harm Alwamson at 38 First AI stinks will h? deliwrod and all services wi and prnmpt attention as purchasers from t We Handle All Good Coal 31! THIRD AVENUE PHONE 1870 - Beautiful Radio Lamp. We are placing 6 Westinghouse Refrigerators at the disposal of the Schumacher branch at real special winter terms. offering special terms and trade-ins on Westinghouse Cushioned Action Washers and Radios. ('omplete Stock of WESTINGHOUSE Prestomatie RADIOS, Cushioned Action WASHERS, l)ual- Autu- matie REFRIGERATOILS, RANGES, VACUUM CLEANERS and Small Appliances. Liberal Allowance on your old equipment. Terms up to 2‘2 years. lynch Electrical Appliance Co. And The Maximum Temprrltures .0 month was 61": degrees. Minimum Temperatures lowest recorded temperature of nth was on the 5th when the m thermometer went, down to l’urn it u r0 Made to ()rdvr “If. fivrinh Efluruiturp COAL momct-er went down to 8th was also low with a 50 degrees; the highest on the 12th with a low and this was the warm- 1x1mum 61 tempt Phone 129 mtober 1st. a new smart branch stocking the com plete line of Westinghouse Appliances was opened under the cnmpctent man- {son at 33 First Avenue. Sehumaehcr. This branch will serve Schumacher. Gold Centre and (Joniaurum properties. The heavv nd all services Will be derived from the main branch in Timmins. Residents of these areas will receive the same ('nurlenus purchasers from the 'l‘immins branch. October ushers in our Second Anniversary as sole distributors of the great 33 FIRST AVENUE, SCHUMACHER u if TIMMINS Restored to Its Original Craftsmen. Beauty by Old World Precipitation Rain fell on 16 days during the month with a total precipitation of 2 1-10 inches water. A few snow flakes iell during the night of Wed- nesday the 28thâ€"just a trace. Review of the Month’s Weather Whilst temperatures over the month have been a little below normal, 8 mean of 51‘». degrees is not bad for September and the days have been mostly fairly warm with perhaps a lit- have been a little below normal, 8 mean of 51% degrees is not had for September and the days have been mostly fairly warm with perhaps a lit- tle cool spot mastly in the evenings to remind us that fall weather is on its The fall season commenced on the 23rd and although we have not yet had any very sharp frosts. it would be as well at this time to make preparations for cold snaps. Garden hose should be taken off . drained. coiled up and stored away for the winter. The water should be shut off from all outside ccnxmctions and the pipes drained by opening the outside taps and letting the pipes drain thoroughly. If allowed to freeze full of water, burst pipes are almost sure to result. See Our New Drapery Samples Odd jebs around the garden paration for winter should now and not left till later on, when it will be too late. PHONE 975 in pre- be done perhaps Car owners should match for any sign of frosty nights and have their anu- freeze ready. or drain radiators and cylinders jackets at the first sign of sharp frosts. It, may have a lot of money for new cylinder blocks or radia- tors. At the first of October the sun rises at 6.00 am. and set at 5.45 pm. Light- ing up time should be not later than 6.45 pm. The moon will be full on the 9th at 4.45 am. and them will be a new moon on the 23rd at 3.45 am. Another Job. whlch most peeple de- test. ls mm storm wlndows out o! the odd corners in whlch they have been scored all summer; but these wln- dows it got out. now and cleancd all ready to put. tn place later. will prob- ably save a lot of sore tempers later on. All star-m windows should be cleaned. painted where necessary. and be got- ten ready {or lnstallatlon by the end of October. Snow fall may be expected at any time now. although. of course. any snow now will not stay on the ground long Coroner’s Inquest at South Porcupine South Porcupine. Saturday. Oct. Istâ€" tSpecial to The Advaancebâ€"The names of Misses E. Raps ey and Nanette Chris- tie were inadvertently omitted from our report of the “taggers" who helped the cause of the blind last Saturday. FIRST AVENUE PHONE 2175 Other News of South Porcu- pine and the Dome. Dr. George Caldbick. of Haileybury, is taking charge of Dr. Harper's patients for a few days. Dr. and Mrs. Harper left on Wednesday for a. busi- ness trip to Toronto and other points. Mr. Pat, Gallagher. of North Bay in town this week-end. Mr. and Mrs. F‘mnk Brown. of Coch- rane, with their two children are spending a "few days visiting the lat- ter's mother. Mrs. R. Brinton. before going on to Duparquet where they will in future reside. Mary. their daugh- ter. will remain in South Porcupine this winter and attend High School here. An inquest was .held in the council chambers on Thursday. to enquire into the death of Yago Tammanen. who was killed on July 20th on the T. N. O. railway tracks near Hoyle station. This inquest was partially heard at a. previ- ous hearing but was delayed owing to the absence of the principal witness. John Howitt. On Thursday. Howitt was present and told the jury of find- ing the body on the tracks at. 8.15 am. badly mutilated. and of dragging it off the tracks before reporting the finding. Jury. with W. G. Skinner as fsreman. brought in the following verdictsâ€"“We. your jury. summoned to enquire into the death of Yago Tammanem find that deceased died July 20th. 1938, between the hours of 7 and 8 am. at the village of Hoyle, in the township of Matheson. from injuries received by being stnuck with a train, death being accidental." Two Westinghouse Vacuum Cleaners with all attachments will be given away for a time set during the month of October. one in each store. Prizes anno need and distributed at each store every second night at 9.3 p.m. SCHUMACHER THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE. T‘IMMINS is The late Celice B-elisle. who died in the Porcupine General hospital on Tuesday evening. at the age of 66, was buried on Friday morning at 9 o‘clock in‘ Tisdale cemetery. The Requiem Mass was said by Father Gelinas and many friends of the deceased and his family. were present at the last rites. The following tributes were among those oflered:â€"Spiritual offerings from â€"â€"Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Huot and family; Mrs. James Burnes. Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coote; Mr. and Mrs. Lex Lon- ergan; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Laforest. Sprays fronizâ€"“Car'oline and Harry Buck": Cora. Mark and Henry Ford; Mr. and Mrs. Clemiss and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Chenier; Mr. and Mrs. Denis Terrien and family; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Horner; Mr. J. Brown. Cross from the family. Basket from the South Porcupine High School Stu- dents’ Council. Mr. Tom Barron of Dupluis. Que, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jamieson. There will be a meeting of the Unit- ed Church Ladies Guild on Tuesday evening next at the home of Mrs. C. Weirâ€"with Mrs. C. Jamicson assisting. Dr. Somerville left on Saturday again for Callingwood. upon hearing of the emergency operation performed upon his father in hospital there. His father has been sick for some months. Many will regret to learn of the sud- den serious illness of Mrs. Gooding. of Czawford St. She suffered a, stroke at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Salter. on Thursday afternoon and is still in precarious condition. Latest reports are slightly more reassuring. Mrs. C. Kavanagh. with Mr. and Mrs. Pat, Cole. spent the week-end in Kirk- land Lake. Mr. Sln‘nott. of Port Hope. has taken up residence in town at the home of Mrs. Ewing. Catacha‘sni classes preparatory to Confirmation in St... Joachim‘s Church, Commander Eric Glynne Robinson. pilot of the airplane which flew Prime Minister Chamberlain to Ger- many for his second conference with Chancellor Hitler. is shown above. He received his first flying instruc- tions at Hamilton. Ont. During October we are pre. senting the Purrhaser of any Westinghouse Washer. Range. Refrigerator or Radio with a Chamberlain‘s Pilot ONTARIO started on Satin-tiny morning. Bidmp Rhenume will attend South Porcupine on’his parochial visit on October 10th. We learn that the Men's Clubs of the different. churches intend to make a request to Mr. M. Lang. chairman of the T. a: N. 0. Commission. for one of the railway buses to run a Sunday ser- vice from the Haiinor to Pamour Mines to South End in order to accommodate those who wish to attend the church services in town. The ordinary bus service accommodates the men going on shift at the mines and it would seem that a special church bus might. be a lgregsa-tion. presented Mr. Scott with a l titted travelling case. as a mark of their esteem and good-will, marking the good impression he.has made on the people of Golden City and the good work he has done with them this summer. Mr. {Scott will preach his farewell sermon ‘on Sunday morning, leaving at noon for Toronto to finish his theological gcourse. While in camp Mr. cott was lmcst active in young people's work of !which he has made a special study. lDuring two weeks in July he was in- i strumental in bringing two teachers for l a daily vocational school in Golden City i from the Missionary Educational Dept. of the United Church; and has just finished conducting a course for lead- ers in young people's work in 'I‘immins. 'Porcupine will miss Mr. Scott. but is 'hoping to welcome him again in the 1 future. Mr. Bert, Scott. the student, who has taken charge of Goldfen City United Church interest this summer. was very much surprised and pleased when after a meeting of the Board of Stewards in the township building at Porcupine. a number of his congregation came in and made him the centre of a social evening. Durlng the evening Mr. Don Miilar. acting on behalf of the con- One new girl was welcomed into the South Porcupine troop circle on Wed- nesday. and another patrol leader (Joan M. Smith) appointed. Next week all will bring pencils and paper and each will write to an English Girl Guide. Capt. Wilkins. on her recent English visit. got the names of sev'3ra1 Girl Guides who will correspond with our troop. After Campfire the world crisis was mentioned and the whole troop had a minute‘s silent prayer for peace. Saturday night saw a. grand weiner and ccrn roast interspersed with games and barn dances at the Scout hall, in charge of Capt. Wilkins. The town troop was entertaining the Dome troop and they did it in style! Shirley Mae. infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Marston, died at her home. 40 Columbus avenue, on Saturday morning. Funeral services were held at the Church of Nativity on Sunday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock. DEATH OF INFANT DAUGHTER 01“ MR. ANI) MRS. E. MARSTON Les. Hornick Suffers from Burglars at Store and Home (iuide News South End Kiwanis Enjoy Evening at the Ankerite South Porcupine. Oct. 15L 1938 -- (Special to The Advanoebâ€"Klwams Ladies Night. held on Thursday last. at the Buffalo-Ankerite Lodge on Mc- Donald Lake. proved to be one of the happiest and most enjoyable poaslble. Around 60 guests were welcomed at the lodge by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kmkel and a buffet lunch served that would have done credit to the Ritz-Carlton. The charming lodgeâ€"with its large stone fireplace and hospltable fire -â€" proved an ideal spot to spend the eve- ning. and after an address of thanks (and complimentary bouquets) had been read by Dr. Smith to the host and hostess. the guests settled down to a jolly time. Delightful Ladies' Night Held at Bufl'alo-Ankerite Mine. Happy Party by Rebekahs Past Grands' (‘luh. Six- year-old Boy Injured .by Car. Other South Porcupine and Dome News. Four musicians. from the Buffalo-An- kerlte orchestra provided the music for dancing and played excellently during the lunch. All were unanimous in their opinion that their host, and hostess had given them a most delightful and memomble evening. Some entertained each other at bridge in the smaller rooms adjoining the dining hall. but the real fun of the party was with the dancers. who fro- licked from barn and square dancing to the rye-waltz with equal agility. and had a wonderful time. Mrs. George Sparling. of Kapuskas- ing. spent, the week-end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Costain, of Dome Extension. Bornâ€"On Sept. 30th. in the Porcupine General hospital to Mr. and Mn. Thomas Charlton. of Timmins â€" a daughter. Bom~ to Mr. and Mrs. H. Kungas. of South Porcupinc, a son. on Sept. 30th. Mr. George Rickward returned to the Dome this week after spending some months in the Toronto General hospital. One of the nicest parties yet given by the Rebekah interests in town was that of Friday night, when the Past Gnands' Club of the Rebekah Lodge sponsored on evening of bridge in the Parish hall. A very gratifying crowd attended and were unanimous in de- claring the evening a most enjoyable one. An excellent lunch was served at the end of cards. in fact it was almost a banquet, and marked by the expert cooking of the sponsors First, prize for ladies of a set of table ware was won by Mrs. D. A. Frood; second prizeâ€"a blanketâ€"by Mrs. Bent- ley Webb; and consolationâ€"«a, silver cake knifeâ€"by Mrs. Spitz. The men‘s prizes were all won by ladies. although quite a few men were attendingâ€"«first, prize â€" a smoker's standâ€"was won by Mrs. Wilson Ray- ner; second prizeâ€"two decks of cards in case with scone padsâ€"was won by Mrs. M. Bessette; and consolationâ€"to Miss Anna Sullivanâ€"was a set of toile- tries. The prizes too. were different. and very nice indeed. The social activities of the Consum- ers‘ Co-operative Store commence on Wednesday next, when a whist party will be held in the Masonic hall. start- ing at 7.30 pm. After cards a busi- ness meeting will be held to decide on a programme for the winter months. It is not yet decided whether or not the Children's Choir will be a. feature of these activities. The Consumers‘ Co-operative Store is building an addition to their stone, fac- ing Bloor avenue. It is a concnete block garage for housing their trucks. etc., and is nearly completed. A little six-year-old boyâ€"Albert Gen- ereux. son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gen- ereux of the Gold Range Hotel, Golden avenueâ€"is reported today by his doctor to be practically well again after slight concussion (thought at first to be skull fracture) suffered on Thursday evening around 6 pm. when he was struck by a light car driven by Frank O'Halloran of Connalught. The child was attempt- ing to cross the road in front of his 'home, when the car, coming from the west caught ‘the little lad by the front fender and threw him, from the car. out into the road. Some indecision on the part of 'the child caused the driver to conclude he had seen him, so he did not stop although he was not travel- ling at any speed. He immediately stopped after hitting the boy and Mrs. O’Halloran, passenger in the car. got LIMITED General Contractors, Lumber, Building Supplies Head (MT ice Mill Office Schumacher, Phone 708 Timmins, Phone 709 FELDMAN TIMBER CO. “ll-Illlll ”3‘52 “CA L I. PA I N 1' if? it’s washable, odoriess hours to dry! 0 if your walls and ceilings look tired, renew them with NU-WALL. The cost is little, the results are beautiful! Paint your rooms in the morning-«use them in the afternoon. No brush marks, laps or odor. Choice of white and ten lovely tints. I The Senior Catholic Women‘s League 'is planning a card party for October “Gmâ€"Wednesdayâ€"m be held in the lbasement hall of the Central Hotel. They hope to make it a big affair. and want the date known so as not. to con- flict. with any other activity. out and picked up the child and car- ried him Into the hotel. Dr. A. Miller. called. removed the boy to hospital. but be was only there for the nightâ€"â€" next day being well enough to return home. want the date known so as not to con- flict with any other activity. Saturday mornings now sees our young High School lads practicing rug- by football [under Mrs. Mulcahy on the school grounds. Mr. Chas. Shields is building a new home on Bruce avenue. near Dr. Har- per’s house. The date for the Dramatic Contest between the branches of the A.Y.P.A. is now set for October 28th. and it will be held in the High School. Tlmmins. instead of Iroquois Falls. as previously planned. The A.Y.P.A. met on Wed- nesday in the hall and practiced the play to be presented at this contest. A weiner roast was planned by the High School students for Friday night out-doors on the rocks. but the day proving wet and cold. plans were alter- ed and the weiner party was held in the school instead; They had a jolly time. in charge of Students Captains. Jean Andrews and Eino Kautto. and the teachers. Games (table tennis. etc..i were pla 'ed. relay games. and sing-songs flnis ing up. of course. with the weiners. This is the preliminary to the Siludents' Friday Night parties which will be continued during the winter. Little Brownies will mjoice to know that meetings start on Tuesday at. 5.45 pm. in the Parish hall. John Donaldson left on Thursday to amend the Haileybury School of Mines. Classes Appreciated at. BlufTalo-Amkerite During the past summer months the New Canadians of the Buffalo~Anker- itc Mine had the advantage of the op- portunity to study English at the sum- mer night school of the Buffalo-Ank- Crit-e public school. Appreciation of this beneficial opportunity was shown by the keen lntersc t taken in the class- es by all at MacDonald Hill and the townsite. On behalf of the New Cana- dians who benefitted by the dams Mr. S. Kostell today expressed their sincere thanks for the facilities given and for the kindly interest shown by the Bub falo-Ankerite Mine management. Irvin Rosmer, 23 Pine Street N MONDAY. OCTOBER 3RD. 1938 EYESIGH'I‘ SPECIALIST For Appointment Phone 1877 GULDFIELDS BLOCK Suppose you couldn't see the problem the teacher was dem« onstrating on the blackboard. Suppose you got a headache when you tried to learn a lot of uninteresting stufl in a text- book. Wouldn't you be bored? You bet you would! And you’d probably do just what Johnny does-3tir up a little amuse- ment. His report card shouldn’t read “Deportment: I)"; it should read “Eyesight: D". Start Johnny oil to school this year with “Eyesight: A” and watch his report card climb up the alphabet- 'l‘immins

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