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Porcupine Advance, 27 Apr 1939, 1, p. 2

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e ie mm i i e mt _ News from South Porcupine, Dome and the District WE ce es o o s e . Mr. Walter Reichelt, of Sesekinika, is visiting his brother in town. Police Court No less than 14 offenders against the Highway Traffic Act (sec. 73) "for failâ€" ing to carry a driver‘s license," paid $5 and costs on Tuesday. Three of these were brought by the Ontario Provincial Police, eleven by the Tisâ€" dale force. A schumacher resident committed a breach of tiy»> parking bylaw, and paid §$1 and costs in consequence. A lady was fined $10 and costs "for liquor to an interdicted perâ€" son in South Porcupine," oAtherwise givâ€" ing intoxicants to a person on the "Inâ€" dian list"; and the persomn concerned. for consuming the said liquor was also fined $10 and costs, Mr. Langdon, counsel for defence, made a strong plea for his clientâ€"sugâ€" gesting that not knowing the facts of the case the person concerned in "supâ€" Piying" might be innocent. He cited the case of a supposed adult being sold beer, when he miglut be a minor if the supposed person looked older than his years, ence," sair his worship. "You will sign a boind in the sum of $100 to keep the peace for a year. and you will make restitution as soon as possible, I Â¥ill give you a month in which to do it, for a start." Father Gelinas was callsd to his home in Manchester, Mass., this week owing to the serious illness of his mothâ€" er. He is expected back this weekâ€"end. Bcrnâ€"On April 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smith of 57 Deom» Ave.â€"â€" Two found guilty (and pleading guilty) to charses of disorderly conâ€" duct were fined $10 and costs, while only one drimk was before the court. He paid the usual $10 ancd costs. The case adjowned from last wee‘k concerning a Schumacher man accusâ€" ed of misappropriating some money be. longimng to the Legion, was brought up again and the details of the case reâ€" vealed. Members of the Legion gave evidence, the accumsed admitting the facts, but explaining that he had lost the money or had it stolen from him. He pleaded for time to retwn the money. Crown Attomey Caldbick was willing to give the man a chance and so was the magistrate, though he spoke quie plainly of the seriousness of the offence. "Tll sive you suspended sentâ€" The Kiwanis guest speaker on Thursâ€" day of this week will be Mr. Jackson Fraser, Secretary of the Porcupine Youn: Men‘s Club, who will speak about his Association, one of the newâ€" er beneficial organizations in thts comâ€" munity. Bornâ€"Tc Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shanks of 51 Secong Ave., Schumaché@r, in the Porcupime General Hospital on April Z2lstâ€"â€"a dGaugchter. "In these days." smilingly said lms worship, "an old lady may get herself up to look 25, and a very young lady look 30." That would only make a difference in the punishment given the offender,. If liquor is sold to a mimnor "knowingly," the seller gets two months â€"â€"if "unmnknowingly," is fined. Counsel pleaded that his client was unsuxspecting, the interdicted person being a professional man and his status of being an "interdioted" person not generally broadcast to the public. "Tl give the minimum sentence this time," said his worship, "$10 and costs!" Bornâ€"On Wednesday, April the Porcupine General Hospital and Mrs. Ejner Hansen, of 58 Ave.â€"a son. Mrs. Hsuston, of Connaught Hill, held a levely little shower and party on Thursday last at her home. The guest of honor was Miss June Philbin:; who is to be married this weekâ€"end to Mr. Robert Drynan. The little briceâ€" toâ€"be received some very nice gifts for her new home, and all enjoyed the eve. ning and the delicious lunch served by the hostess. Mr. Jim McTierman, of Cecil Ave., was called. to his home at Braeside; near Renfrew, this week, owing to the illness of his mother. Mr. Adoliph Schmelzle has sold his house on North Main St., and will be moving with his wife and family sooan to Goldcon City. Wilfred, son of M Hansen, of Front St. day on Tuesday. friemds were invited day tea with a lovely hnad a glorious time brate it fittingly. nCust at which Mr. J. 1J. MCCarLny Wiii be guest speaker. We hear that the club is going ahnesad with their summer sports programme. They intond to fam a softball team and will hold practical track ard figid sports. It is proposed to hold a big field day in ccrnnection with the K1â€" wanis at some future date not yet deâ€" cided upon. The sports committee is composed of President Al Jackson, Secâ€" retary Eina Luhta, and Treasurer Reg Clark. . Annual election of officers i to take plase on Friday in the club Toronto Telegram: No wonder colâ€" lege boys eat goldfish for a change, if they also swallow what certain proâ€" fessors tell them. South Porcupine, April 265â€"(Special to The Advanc>s)»>â€"The â€" Por:upin® Young Men‘s Clb is holding a getâ€"{0â€" gether meeting on Friday in their cluoâ€" house at which Mr. J. D. McCarthy wili South Porcupine Young Men‘s Club Progressing Making Plans for Summer Sports. Secretary To Be Guest Speaker at South Porcupine Kiwanis Club. Big Field Day Proposed. Other News of South Porcupine and the Dome. PAGE TWO f Mr. and Mrs. Edgatr _ St., his seventh birthâ€" | Seven of his boy ted to a spz2cial birthâ€", vely birthday cake and ime h>lping him celeâ€" 26, in to Mr. Powel} Electrical Storm | ~At South Porcupine Lennox were witn@ésses at the cereminy which was a very quiet one. The young people are both natives of Fort Erie, but have resided in town for some months and wil in future live here. The Bishop of Moosonse will be presâ€" ent in South Porcupine on May 21st, to administer the rites of confirmation to a number of Anglicans in St. Paul‘s Church now being prepared by Archâ€" dsacomn Woodall. Classes for adults in S. Porcupine are being held each Tuesday in the Parish Hall; and junâ€" jfor classes on Friday after school in St Paul‘s Church; also on Sunday moarnâ€" ings at 10 o‘clock. Special Dome Exâ€" tension classes are hold weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm. at the home of Mrs. B. Curtis. The social evening planned by the Porcuping Branch of the Canadian Leâ€" gion, and postponed owing to the death of one of their members, will be held on Saturday week, May 6th, in the Masonic Hall. Mrs. A. Stanlake, of Doms Ext., was one of the "request" guest artists at the final meeting of the Porcupine Music and Literary Club, which took place on Monday afternson at the auditorium at the McIntyre Rink. Mrs. Stanlake sang "In a Monastory Gardâ€" en," accompanied by Mrs. Wilkins, and was, as usual, well received. Mrs. J. Kinsman, of the Dome, who has visiting in Toronto for thse past week, returhned noume on Monday. Archdeacon Woodall was the officiatâ€" ing minister on Saturday evening, April 22nd, in St. Paul‘s Anzlican Church, at the wedding of M*s Hilda Plato and Mr. Claron McAlpine, both of South Porcupinec. Mr. and Mrs. Lennox were witnssses at the ceremony which was a very quiet one. The vyouns Although we hear that a hail storm occuwred in Timmins and Schumacher this morning around noon, no hail fel} in Scuth Porcupine. An electrical storm followed by a sharp shower ocâ€" cured, but there were no hailstones. Miss Jean Stringsr, of Dome Extenâ€" sion entertained a number of her friends at her home on Friday, the eccasion being her sixteenth birthday. The young people had a wonderful tine, and she was made the recipient of several very nice gifts. After sames and dancing a delightful lunch was served by the hostess. Miss Lucas. of the High staff, who was ill with ‘flu for a week beâ€" fore leaving for home at Easier is, we hear, in St. Joseph‘s Hospital, Toronto, recuperating after an apper«iix operaâ€" tion. H‘er place is being taken until she returns, by Mr. Colin Sellars, of Schumacher. Mr. Allan Pearce, Sr., left on Friday to spend some weeks at Koemptville and Ottawa. The monthlyâ€"meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Porcupine General Hospital is to be held n>xt Woednesday (May 3rd) in the Masonic Hall. Wil all members please make an effort to be present. We are sorry to learn of the iline: of Mrs. A. D‘Erosa, who was taken th week in to the Porcupine General ho pital. Our sympathies are extondad this week to Mr. Art Tomkinson, of Timâ€" mins, (who was an C resident of Baoath Porcupine) in the @z»ath of his eldearly mather in Galt, on Priday, Mr. Temkinson left on Sunday for the fuâ€" We hear that the> cantata and play, "Along Gypsy Trails," which was so successfully produced by the Schubert Choir in Timmins recently, is to be presented in the United Church here on Wednesday next (May 3rd), proâ€" ceeds to go toward the building fund. Bornâ€"In the Porcupines General Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, to Mr. and@ Mrs. Frank Thorpe i(nee Elsie Armstronz)â€"a daugchter. Mrs, Robert Mayes, of Rae Ave., is spenmding three weeks visiting relatives n Toronto and the States. She is atâ€" tending the wedding of a sister, also of a brother within a few days of each otherâ€"the sister in Toronto and the brother in the U.S.A. Mr. H. Cotton of Rae Ave., has been abpointed inspector of radio licenses for the town of S. Porcupine, by the Canâ€" adian Legion. Mr. Cooper, manager of the Imperial Bank, who has been relieving in Timâ€" mins while Mr. Scarth was away, reâ€" sumed duties in the South Porcupine bramch on Monday. South April 26â€"(Sp:cial to The Agdavynce©â€"Som>» of the memâ€" bers of the local Chapter of the O.F.S. went over to Timm.ms on Tucsday night to attend the mecsting of Am»utus Chapter on the cscasion of the vis‘:t of Mrs. L. Murphy, District Deputy Worthy Matron, They report a good meeting, a wonderful reception by the Timmins Chapter and a lovely social time afterwards, Thos> attendginz from South Porcupine were: Mrs. F. H. Hall, Mr.â€"W. G, Skinner left on Tuesday for a few days in Toronto, accompanyâ€" ing Mr. Mahonka to the Toronto Genâ€" eral Hospital for the township. Mrs. T. Gibbons, Mrs. J. Barrow, 1 L. Hunkin, Mrs. W. W. Wilson Mrs. Gzorge Banm>rman, of Pottsy But no Hailstones. Othe South Porcupine and Dom« Items. Matters of Interest At Township Council Spring, Salients, Shirts and Shrubs ned to "get on the land" by the 20ih of April. Three or four days like Simday and the Spring work will be well under way even up in the "heavy land" districts. So Spring really isn‘t three months late after all. It is this same tendency to exaggerâ€" ate, that causes people to draw attenâ€" tion to the fact that the sun doesn‘t al. ways shine in California. The fact of the matter is that it never really gets cold in California. It only feéels cold. The "Salient" Graduates of the Ypres Salient held their class reunions on Saturday. Â¥pres, famous for mud and blood, was one of the dirtiest sectors on the whole western front. They sent chlorine gas across tmse British lines. The boys at Ypres went through those clouds of chlorine gas with no gas masks. With every breath searing their lungs they tried to bury their faces in soaked ragss,. They gasped and choked, while the Germans rained shells down an the sector. The proposed site of the new T. N. 0. Station (between Railroad St. and Boundary Lane) was approved, jbut Township will not "fill in any land," but "any lots in our control will be turned over." A light is to be put at Mococre and Cecil; and 6â€"chain link fence is to be put round yard in Echumacher. A most important item in the counâ€" cil‘s deliberations is the fact that Mr. D. R. Franklin was appointed archiâ€" tect for the new municipal buildings, anmd a resolution concerning the same wias duly filed. (By Thomas Richard Henry in The Toronto Telegram) Reduced to hard, cold figures, oaur Spring has been delayed only abcut a wieek. YÂ¥ pres sprang neral which took place on Monday in Galt. ~Mrs. Ken Lytle, (Alice Tomâ€" kinson) of Timmins, left on Friday, and Jack Tomkinson also:. Another brothâ€" er. Fred., of Schumacher, coumd not a:â€" tend. The late Mrs. Tomkinson has been a widow for some years, and was in failing health for a long timz. She leaves a family of six sons and four daughters. We are pleased to report that the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Bowes is recovering nicely from fall down the cellar steps, the Xâ€"ray revealing no serious injury. The old Salient boys graduated from a hard school. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Crawford are movyâ€" ng next week to the New York Porcuâ€" pine Mine to resice. A letter from the T. N. O. Railway Bcoard left cver from previous meeting was discussed. Mud, Gas, Money, Flowers, Cotton. But the Canadians at St. Julien h the line until they were relieved. road must be loft uatil the estimates are completed. Carl Grser, who wished council to pay an azscount of $7 for him, was ncot granted his request. A man, who residss in Schumacher, but works at the Dome was refunded his poll tax after certain particulars had been provided. A request from the Porcupine Prosâ€" pectors‘ Association regarding a "gold" colebration this ysar was read, out council will wait for further particuâ€" lars before making definite statements regarding this. Mr. Boyce, of Schumacher, wrote the council regarding the celebration of the King‘s visit next month. It was G@acsided to see what is being done in Timmins and Teck, and a report mads to counâ€" cil next Monday bafore any decision is made as to the nature of Tisdale‘s zelebration. Mr. Mahonka, a sick man on relief, is to be sent to a Toronto Hosiptal and arrangements made for some one to take down. A gold centre survey is to be made, and if advisable be put in applcation to Municipal Board at time of sitting. (Bylaw 489 was read and passed as la w.) n>scessary, h> Ssaid He was grantsd permiss‘on for the time being to cultiâ€" vate certain rcad allowance which is not fenced. Mr. Westme, also of Browseau townâ€" After correspondsnce was road, ] Singleton, from Browseau townsite : peared concerning garbage collecticon his area. He said it had not b: collected all winter. Water was a nscessary, said. He was gran permiss‘on for the time being to cul Ré Matter of New T. N. O. Station Discussed. Mr. D. R. Franklin Appointed Architect for New Townâ€" ship Municipal Building. The High Cost of War World armament spending is caleuâ€" Up country, the farmers always plan. And ‘ting was held on Monday wit! ve Evans and all members of coun attemrmxlinge. YJ t was at the second battle of 2 years ago that the Germans their big surprise. sent chlorine gas across tms lines. Porcupin‘ Advance) April 26.â€"â€"(Special A rogular councii on Monday with THE PORCUPTINE ADVANCHE, TTMMTNS, ONTARTIO )€! Mr. apâ€" i in lated to be at the rate of $20,000,000,000 annually. Kememberinz what nappened in case of the "ugly duckling" we do intend to maks fun of this pet: for being just a little bit different The figure is too larg> to mean thing at all, but it dses figure do $38,000 a minute. A person could finance a lot of welfare on $38.000 a minute | human race weren‘t cursed with maniacs who promote war. One of our petunia the rest. Its CQOr is Ca leaves are bigger : of the cther petu We d think. however, that it is enâ€" titled to a name, so we are going to have a conrtest in naming it. The fact that we can only guess what the colcr of the flower may be on‘lv It can be easily done under the very liberal terms provided by either the Home Improvement Plan or the Dominion Housing Act. Both of these government sponsored arâ€" rangements enable you to provide yourself with the latest in home acâ€" commodation and comforts at a minimum of cosi. In most cases the monthly payments are less than what you would ordinarily pay in rent. We are prepared to assist you with plans, specifications and the very best of materials in order that your housing problems may be easlly solved. Phone 50 â€" So. Porcupine 59 Golden Ave Ladies‘ New Spring Suits Coats and Hats ALL GREATLY REDUCED or Improve Your Home Now First of all, people like our food â€"it‘s delicious. Then, too, the service is deft, the atmosphere relaxing. We know you‘ll enjoy dining here. Colleen Moore EMPRESS HOTEL South Porcupine Ont. WED. THURS.. MAY 3 Bob Mone and Shirley Ros "Thanks for the Mem Warner Baxter in "T‘l Give a Million MASCIOLI THEATRE South Porcupine MOVIE â€" MEMORY CONTEST With W "Charlie T HEA T R E FRIDAY, FRID sSATURDAY Dutch Door Dining Room You‘ll Enjoy Eating Here LUMBER AND BUILDERS‘ SUPPLIES PLAN TO BUILD € 4 C 4 sHIRLEY The Little en Ave. 8. Porcupine Barbara Stanwvck Ginger Rogers (I D A I romote Contest 6w orcupine MIDNIC APRIL 2i TEMPLE Prince eety Memory 43 Crawford St Developing air Bergen Mortimer®" and Ross GH‘T 2Bâ€"2 n # a a IH PORTRAITS A SPECIALTY All Work Expert Photography ind cven wi So send in yo And the prize yes! We had i the winner. Claire Trevor You can * be well dressed on a budget if you make Abramâ€" son‘s your headquarâ€" ters for all madeâ€"toâ€" measure clothes. Suits priced from $15 IMPERIAL OIL PRODUCTS ATLAS TIRES and BATTERIES Golden Ave Abramson‘s Clothing Store H. J. Thompson GARAGE SERVICE STA TION Madeâ€"to EIJIT Guaranteed Main Stre OQOUR STOCK IS COMPLETTE SALES â€" SERVICE Ordering Ford Cars South Porcupine FLOWERS DELIVERED ANYWHERF Porcupine Frances Dé McDowell Motors, TV MINS $ 15 Pr 1 ntin § Mercury # Lincoln Zephyr Oria Representative of CALL US Phone Irens Dun Measur( Martha Rave South Porcupine 1 5 3 South Porcupine Enlargin Phone 153 Trucks nn>y? 12AIl{1} XAXter tnan iings easy Now‘s the time to have those dents straightened out and paintâ€" ed. We can make your car look like new, again, South End Garage Tuneâ€"up Time! TeJ We‘ll tune your car for a busy Spring driving season . . . and help you get teop performance every minute you‘re behind the wheel! A really wonderful Tonic for a run down condition, It clears the blood, removes poisons from the system, cleans the kidneys and liver and creates an appetite. NEVRâ€"DI is perfectly harmless as it contains only Herbs, Roots and Bark. Take itâ€" toâ€"day, toâ€"morrow you will feel hetter, Elizabeth Allan PHONE 28 Pearce Cross Drug Stores Ltd. The first Four correct answers opened were from: Iwo theatre passes have been mailled to each of the Four Winners whose names appear here, l ge VYOLll ‘orrect answers for last Thursday‘s Contest A 0) IP S0O0, THE ONE TO TAKE Is THE GREAT INDIAN HEFREB TONTC DO YOU NEED A TONIC;? Keep Your Shirt On s bearing the legend * Last Thursday‘s Correct Answers and Winners 55â€" South Porcupine Open Day and Night ody and Fender Repair Experts DOROTHY LAMNURB, name in Hamilton Lumber Co,. Ad BURLEJGH CROZIER, Box 147, South Porcupine MRS. C. LAAMANEN, Box 119 South Poreupine KATHLEEN CONNELLY, Box 127, South Porcupine H. R. PRYOR, 164 Main Street, South Porcupine ANITA LOUISE, name in City Taxi Ad we think excited and fly off the are going to feel a lot { you keep cool and take Kay Francis reaction L0 NEVR â€" DI p you THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE riireadiy won on the rule should s that one name win more than @At Winners next Th Find the na pictured he names and appear, also Send it to Store before it clearly a vance Movie Porecupine. Winners answers box of s Each Winner Will Receive Two Theatre Passes Victoria Times: One of the ct istles Oof childhood that rema us is that we must have suga on our pills. Chatham News: that unbalanced d automobile accider favour of bigger a: toomsâ€"â€"but imagine our surprise to fin cat thac down in the States where slar is used in slogans 99 per cent of t‘ time, the advice was intended to } taken literalliyv. It was an argument by the C manufacturers to promaote sales of ted cotton underwear. tead these Consult us now about a new home this Spring. We can arrange a loan for you under the Home Imâ€" provement Plan. Also homes finâ€" anced over a period of 5 years. Norma Shearer REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES Timmins 1 Cedar St. N. Phone 604 Heated Cars at Your Service Ann Sheridan Es annound Thursdayv. LIST YOUR PROPERTY wWITH US FOR RESULTS _ _and ‘, also it to _ before Phone 100 s will taken sealed names here. and Company I the Ads o your na ; Pearee : re 4 p.m. addressed advertisements Memory at rat entries of the movie : Write the co Ads. in which ‘ name and adi ee and Cross m,. Monday, h: ssed Porcupine mory Contest. the first random ced afte S$, Poreupine 42 Golden Ave Phone 225 T movie the _ whie and a i lt nor this ovie stars, e correct hich they a address. ross Drug iy, having from the Monday. 1} wit arâ€"coa2t in correcoet e Adâ€" South pa 1t

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