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Porcupine Advance, 14 Sep 1939, 2, p. 8

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love and loyalty do mean someâ€" tmng to Brad, and in a thrilling climgx lqrfeits his freedom saving Bobby‘s nIe, and goes to pfison. resigned to take his punisnment, knowing that Bobby and Alice will wait for him. N’m’y Kornman, "Our Gang‘s" originâ€" m girl friend, plays her first leading adult role in this picture, and she shows mwhprunbomthemleofl\uce Kay inaker is a venemous "Linda," Brad‘s girl friend, and Craig Reyâ€" nolds is excelient as the high powered _"I Am A Criminal" is John Carroll‘s first opportunity in a straight dramatic rojle. Formerly the interpreter of dashâ€" ongtumed heroes, Carroll first won ::Qw fame because of his glorious singing voite, which was heard in “Hl Gaucho" and ‘"‘Rase of the Rio G In "I Ant A Criminal," he definitely mdies M that he is an excellent actor arid does not shed his charm with Bobby hides in his car, and the two escape to a mountain resort cperated by Alice, who, loving Brad, gives back to him his faith in women. She pleads with him to surrender, but he will not, and plots escape as the law learns his hideâ€"out,; and ccmes to trap him. ‘The press agent has Brad adopt a litâ€" tle boy, 10 year old Bcbby, whom Brad comes to love. It is through Bobby that Brad learns that Linda, his girl, has been doubleâ€"crossing him, and that she and Clint, the publicity man, are twoâ€"timing him. So he throws Clint out on his ear, and the resulting headâ€" lines crystalize Brad‘s idea to jump bail, leave town, and make a new start. ‘An exciting ganster story with a new twist is Monogram‘s "I Am A Criminal". at the Cartier theatre on Fricay and Baturday, Sept. J5th and 16th. The excitement centres around John Carâ€" roll, as Brad McArthur, big time gamâ€" bler, who accidentally kills a man; and the new twist is that Brad hires a press agent to build him up as a public benefactor, so he ‘can escape the D. A.‘s indictment. Thrllls and Interest in Outstanding Picture at Cartier Handsome New Star and ~Clever Boy Actor Star in "I am a Criminal." SUNDAY, MIDNIGHT, MONDAY TUESDAY September 17th, 18th and 19th Added Shorts : "Music Made Simple" y Mss 6 71;-,";? ) o2 4 h 4 Bulloi-b‘lofln drama of a frontl page killer / mos-vuu-.muo;-. nmmau'r SHOWSâ€"Sunday 120 Tuesday 12.00 ADDED SHORTS: "Ring Madness" "Barnyard Symphony‘ WITH RICHARD CARLSON, ROBERT ARMSTRONG, HELEN PARRISH and VIRGINIA GILMORE "Winter Carnival" With Warren Hull and Marsha Hunt "Star Reporter" Laurel and Hardy in "Bohunks" FRIDAY and SATURDAY Sept. 15th and 16th ALL THIS WEEK . Anne Sheridan in ADDED SHORTS What woud you do if your only dawchter had been jilted after ‘the banns had been put up? Henry Cotâ€" ton, of London, Eng.. a 45â€"yearâ€"old porter, put this question to the magisâ€" trates recently when he was fined 7c éd for using insulting words and beâ€" haviour in a public house. "A man had been courting my only daughter for the past three years and had been enâ€" gaged to her for the past two," said Cottecn. _ Naming the parents of the man, he acgded, "My daughter has even ‘bought things in anticipation of the future and has been drained dry of every penny she had. They had even put the banns up. Now this man has jilted her and leéft her to go back to his mother. He has been livin: with us these last twelve months. I ask you, what would you have done? How would you ::! ‘Z. it had been your only daughter?" The chairman: ‘I cannot tell you that. I have never had your experience, but I dare say I would have felt worse than you. I don‘t really know. You will be fined "Is 6d, and we will give you time to pay." quires a tough hide as the result of I "A Day at the frequently being skinned. â€" ' Sunday, Sept. 24, 1939 Full Information from Agents CANADIAN PACIFIC. London, Eng., Gentleman Had Troubles All Right The "Boys Town" find, Martin Spellâ€" man, is a hit in "I Am A Criminal," his second picture. He is 10 year old Bobâ€" by, who wins Brad‘s heart and the heart of the audience. "I Am A Criminal" is â€"an E. B. Derr production. press agent. John Kraffit wrote the screenplay, and William Nigh directed. Toronto Telegram:â€"Many a man acâ€" TIME TABLE CHANGES (From Huntingdon Gleaner) \ _ _THE 3 STOOGES inâ€""SAVED BY THE BELL" C Also oum Good Short Snbm T .CEâ€"â€"On Double Feature Prog News “CLOUDS OVER EUROPE” * With Ralph Richarson and Valetrie Ho Sunday Mldmght, Monday and Tuesday, September 17th, 18th, and 19th THE HARDY FAMILY IS BACK AGAIN IN "THE HARDYS RIDE HIGH" . Starring Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Cécelia Parker and been a@a demand at the Kiwanis Club for an account by Kiwanian C. G. Keddie of his recent trip through the Gasps Peninsula. At the luncheon on Monâ€" day of this week Mr. Keddie acceded to the request, and his talk on the motor trip through Gaspe was one of the most appreciated addresses of this year. Mr. Keddie in opening, referred to the attention given by the Quebec Dept. of Highways to the tourist trade, requests for information received very courtesus and prompt response, including a letâ€" ter from Hon. Mr. Perreault Minister of Highways and Mines, a large map of the Gaspe Peninsula, beautiful booklets and other information. i¢a + The death took place ten years 230 of Mrs. S. J. Coady at the St. Mary‘s Hospital after a long and, painful illâ€" ness. Mrs. Coady was taken to the|the war to ‘the for hospital about four months and a half | purpose, they will before her death, and previous to that . best service to the . The annual Porcupine Fair at Golden City ten years ago, proved eminently successful and pleasinz in every way and the officials and directors were to be congratulated and commended on the results. The weather, was good, and the crowds satisfactory, and well satisfied. Timmins gave its full quota of attendance, while Schumacher, South Porcupine, Porcupine and other parts of the district were equally well represented. Previous to his eaving here to take: chanze of St. Andrew‘s United Church, North Bay, many presentations were: made to Rev. J. D. Parks to express the appreciation felt for his able, unâ€". selfish and untiring services tiere for. nearly eleven years. ‘Among ‘the gifts was a very handsome easy chair preâ€" sented to Rev. Mr. Parks by the young people of the church for whom he had. done 0 much during his pastorate here. Another presentation was from the members and adherents of the conâ€" gregation, this taking the form of a cheque for $250.00, as a slight token of: the sincere appreciation felt for Mr. Parks and his untiring services here, and the good wishes following him to his new sphere of labour. Mr. F. Feldman, Mr. J. Martin, and others. The chairman, Mr. Pierce,. launched the appeal for funds, startâ€" ing the amount with a personal subâ€" scription for $50.00. Hadassah Chapâ€". ter give $100.000, and a similar amount was given by Feldman Bros. Ten years. ago the amount totalled $750.00, and the subscription list was still open. from Mrs. PFreiman, the officers of the Hadassah Chapter here, together with other Zionist workers held a meeting with Mr. Chas. Pierce in the chair. The mass meeting, called by the Haâ€" dassah Chapter, of which Mrs. D. Mitâ€" chell was the president, was largely attended and earnest in its desire to help the friends in Palestine. Brief but touching addresses were given by Mr. Sam Bucovetsky, Mr. A. J. Shragge, Hadassah Chapter other Zionist workers held a meeting with Mr. Chas. Pierce in the chair. The mass meeting, called by the Haâ€" dassah Chapter, of which Mrs. D. Mitâ€" chell was the president, was largely attended and earnest in its desire to : help the friends in Palestine. Brief but touching addresses were given by re was a good turnout ten years orchestra, in their natty uniforms and the dancers found the music especially good. ‘The refreshments served during the evening were also, particularly pleasing as might be expected at an L.O.L. event. Altogether the evening was a most agreeable one and set a high standard for future events. "For several weeks past," said The Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 20th and 21st "THE KID FROM KOKOMO®" With Joan Blondell, May Robson, Jane Wyman and Stanley Fields ~ ADDED AT'PBACTIONS “WABLIE CUCKOO” y "THERE GOES RUSTY" UNIVERSAL NEWS Friday, Friday Midnight and Saturday, September 15th and 16th PAT â€"O‘BRIEN and wamm MORRIS in t Showing To-nghbâ€"Thurs Sept 14th BABY SANDY in "UNEXPECTED FATHER" With Shirley Ross, Dennisâ€"O‘Keefe and Mischa Auer "Calling All Cnrs” $ ay at the Zoo" 3 e . "Sojourn in India‘ Fay Holdenâ€" ADDED SHORT TREATS Band Numberâ€""RITA RIO" M.G.M. MINIATUREâ€""GREENER HILLS" PALACE T THE TIMMINS THEATRES normal way, practising economy where necessary and leaving the conduct of the war to ‘the forces trained for that purpose, they will be rendering the BRrampton _ Conservator:â€""Business as usual" was the motto in England in the.early days of 1914. It is a good motâ€" to today. There is nothing to be gained by: becoming jittery. If all classes of citizens will go about their du‘ties in a _ Among the local items in The Adâ€" vance ten years ago were: "Mr. and Mrs. Lacasse ‘and children, Maple street south, returned‘last week from a trip to Ottawa and other points south and east.‘" "Mrs. W. D. Watt and little daughter, Francis, who had been visitâ€" ing Mrs, Watt‘s sister, Mrs. A. J. Downle, at Toronto, returned home to Timmins. Miss Jessie Watt remained for a longer visit with her aunt in Toâ€" ronto, but. will come back to Timmins shortly." "Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Urquâ€" hart left on Friday last for a holiday visit to the south." "Mr. and Mrs. V. Woodbury left last week for a motor trip in the south. They were accomâ€" panied by Mr. and Mrs. Arch Gillies." "Miss Steele, of Perth, Ont., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jos. Heffernen, Hollinâ€" ger townsite, for a few weeks." ‘"Myrs. Jas. E. Lauder, of Peoria, Il1l., is visiting her niece, Mrs. Ermest Blodgett, of town." "Bornâ€"At Bruce Mines, Sudâ€" bury, on Thursday, Sept. 5tii, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williamsâ€"a dauzhâ€" ter." "Rev. Mr. Atkinson, of Kemptâ€" ville, will be the preacher at both serâ€" vices at the United Church, Timmins, on Sunday next, Sept. 15th." "Dr. W. D. Roy and Mrs. Roy, of Plentywood, Montana, were the guests this week of Dr. Roy‘s brother, F. L. Roy, Maple street.‘" ‘"‘Mrs. Jas. Cowan and chilâ€" dren left last week for a visit to her old home in Scotland." "Mrs. Albert Portelance and children rcturned home alst week after spending a couple of months with friends at Buckingham, Quebec." "Mr. Birrell Bell® returned this week from a vacation in the south. Mrs. Bell and Dolce are remaining in Toronto for another month or so." ‘"Miss Alice Olson, of the Reamsbotâ€" tom Edwards staff, Kirkland Lake, is spending a few weeks‘ vacation with Mrs. Arthur Olson, Crown Mines, after her recent operation in the Kirkland Lake hospital." ‘"Mrs. J. Dalton, and son, Jack, returned some days ago from their extended tour of Europe. «Mr. Dalton remained in the south to visit Montreal and other points but is exâ€" pected back to Timimnins in a few days." es VR re Programmes coming to our theatres, we request our patrons to attend the Theatre not later than country. Adults 25¢ â€" MATINEE â€" Children 10¢ Adults 30c â€" EVENINGS â€" Children 20¢ Matinee Daily at 2.30 p.m. ~ > Evenings 7.00 and 8.50 p.m. Special Children‘s Matinee every Saturday Mcmlng at 10.30 a.m. Children‘s Ticket 106 : Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 191 and 20th Thursday and Friday, Sept. lfih and 15th WALTER PIGEON, VIRGINIA BRUCE and ANN: DVORAK ROY ROGERS, SMILEY BRUNETTE in â€"â€" "BILLY THE KID RETURNS” ADDED SHORTS "Bully Romarnce‘â€"a Cartaon "Jockeys Up. a Sports Review Paramount News Episode No."14 of "LONE RANGER" GOLDFIELDS Saturday, Sunday Midnight and Monday, NEWâ€"LOW SUMMER ADMISSION PRICES. AND FIRST RUN PICTURES j BONITA GRANVILLE, JOHN Lm:. m rnAmm: THOMAS in â€" _ "NANCY DREW REPDRTER "DANGEROUS ADV‘ENTURE” "STRANGER THAN DESIRE" ADDED SHORTE: > : "ROMANCE IN COLOR"â€"a Colonred Paradé "COMMUNITY SING"â€"No. 10 EPP ET m y P y OO ECY WITH ROSALIND KEITH and DON TERRY ADDED SHORT September 16th, 17th and 18th or distress." Barrie Examiner:â€"In Russla some; horses are bred for the sole purpose ot.‘ producing hair for violin bows ‘ Graff, who passed away at the beginâ€" ning of the week at the town of Braceâ€" bridge.‘ From the time when the town took over the light and power and teleâ€" phone systems nearly twenty years ago, Mr. Graff, as general manager, proved himself a sincerely devoted public serâ€" vant, striving at all times to do his utmost for the benefit of the service under his charge. An ardent worker for the betterment of the community, the late Mr. Graff did not confine his activities to his official duties but was ever ready to assist any movement calâ€" culated‘ to improve the town. â€" its most energetic and faithful memâ€" bers, his presence will be sorely missed by the local Board of Trade.. His fight for a low power rate, carried on over a pericd of several years, earned for him the lasting gratitude of his fellow citizens. His public services were parâ€" alleled by a <private and . persmal kindliness, which prompted. innumerâ€" able acts of helpfuiness to those in need. A Good Citizen Gone The Northland Post also has an ediâ€" torial reference to the late Mr. Graff, under the above heading 'I‘he edltori- al says:â€" lic bodies of the town also from many individual citizens testified to the high esteem: with which the deceased was held." . "He is survived ‘by his. widow, of Cochrane, one son, Ray, of Ansonv‘‘~, and two dauchters, Mrs. J. Abram of Val d‘Or, Que., and Miss:Jean of Timâ€" mins." Wreaths forwiarded by all pubâ€" "The town has suffered, the loss of a gocd citizen in the death of ‘Frank ‘coming to Cochrane from the Cobalt: district where he had beéen one of the North‘s pioneers.. On his arrival in Cochrane he was manager for the powâ€", er company, and entered the service of f the town when the ufility was purchas ed by them. i "A staunch member of the Board of Trade he had remained active in ‘its work since 1912 and was the oldest member of the executive council of the board at the present time. He also took a great in‘ ~rest in the swimming. club, being a mempbeor of the swimming committee since its inception 11 years the commission. He had been manager of the utilities since the town took over from the power company and had seen the power, telephone And water service of the town extended to their present modern condition. f "He was well known in the North Monday evening and funeral rites were held in Montreal on Wednesday. "Mr. Graff became sick last fall and wass granted leave of absence which was renewed until April of this year, when his resignation was accepted by $ death, The Northland Post says:â€" cent for girls and 20 per cent for boys Northern Ploneer is Dead hetween 1932 and 1936. "A resident of Cochrane since 1913| Said Goé(ing: "We must have moré and prominent in many service or.|Cannon and less butter." They have ganizations in the town, Frank Graff, had more cannon and less butter, and former manager of the public utilities with the cannon they have had a popuâ€" commission. died in Brarehriice an|lation in physical decay, more starved TELEPHONE 531 _ Exposing evils of the boxing game is, however, merely incidental to the main purpose of the picture, which is to garner laughs. Nothing is taken seriâ€" ously, and even the most dishonest of the film‘s characters are rather engagâ€" ing rascals. In the new picture every character and every twist of the plot is humorâ€" ous, laughter being directed even at the virtuous hero, who is altogether admirâ€" able in every respect except that he does seem to be just a bit dense, even for. a country bumpkin who has been slickered by a crooked fight manager When one adds the spiritual degradaâ€" tion of the people, the chains on their aminds and consciences, the brutal supâ€" pression of anything like free thought, the regimenting of a whole nation beâ€" hind the chariot of war, the real meaâ€" sure is had of what Adolf Hitler has done forâ€"and toâ€"Germany. Laugh Away Worry in "The Kid from . Kokomo" at Palace _ ‘Some of the racketeering that goes on behind the scenes of the prizefight game is hilariously exposed in "The Kid from Kokomo," the Warner Bros. cocmedy featuring Pat O‘Brien, Wayne Morris and Joan Blondell which will be presented at the Palace theatre Friâ€" day and Saturday of this week, Sept. 15th and 16th. Attend This. Show, at the Palace This Week, and _ Your Worry Will be to Stop Laughing Sunday Midnight, Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 17th, 18th and 19th: â€" "3 SMART GIRLS GROW UP". Starringâ€"DEANNA DURBIN, NAN GREY AND HELEN "Mechanis" HMustrated" _ "Crime Fighters" Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 20th 21st LOVES HAS NANCY" Stll'rlntâ€"-JAm GAYNOR, ROBERT MONTGOMERY NEW EMPIRE| "LITTLE PRINCES" Starring SHIRLEY TEMPLE, RICHARD GREENE AND Starringâ€"JANET GAYNOR, ROBERT MONTGOMERY and‘ FRANCHOT TONE SHORTâ€""STABDUST "FLAMING FRONTIERS"â€"No, 13 Adults .......;........ Friday 4nd Sfiturday, S'ept.' lstfiTand 16th Children Last Showing Toâ€"dayâ€"Thurs. , Sept. 14th "THE STORM" > smrmg-cummsT nxcx:gno NAN am AND SERIALâ€"*FLAMEING mumw-mu 12 "COMMUNITY PRICES" EVERY DAY AT THE NEW _ EMP IEATRE, IRFE THEATR MATINEE _EVENING SHORTâ€"â€""PLUMBING I8S A PIPE" ANITA LOUISE "PLUMBING 18 25¢ Adults .. 10c Children fiuimed. C344 1 BSupporting the féatured trio, is a cast rich with accomplished comedians, inâ€" cluding May Robson, Jane Wyman, Stanley Filelds, Maxie Rosenblcom, Sidney Toler, Ed. Brophy, Paul Hurst} Mor:an Conway and many others. man who stands for what he tthmks the people will fall for. into leaving his native heath to beconie to a climatic brawl which is one‘of the TInink or STA R â€" There‘s some excuse for making the mistake of forgetting the berth number on a pullman, but there‘s NO excuse for moving men forgetting to exercise care â€"and ours are careful PLUS! T RANS FER a 0 0. 0 0 o 0 .6 o a 0.0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 o 25¢

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