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Porcupine Advance, 31 Oct 1940, 1, p. 2

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Mr. and Mrs. Angus D. Campbell returned Sunday from a motor trip to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Trinity United Church choir members held a very suscessful afterâ€" noon tea and sale of homeâ€"baking in the church hall Saturday afternoon. ‘The small toa tables looked very attracâ€" tive with a nive white cover and a wase of white chryzainthemums, and autumn leaves were on each table. The bake table had a nice selection of cakes to chooss from. The day being fine a large number of ladies attended and enjoyed tea. The proceeds will hb to purchase special music. Mizz Rettv Briden, of Kirkland Lake, motored up with a number of Kirkland Lake High School tudents who were attending a rugby game in Timmins on Satvudlay, Myrs. Douglas Briden accompanied her daughter, and visited her mother, Mrs. E. Watson, Third Ave., and her sister, Mrs. Sinclair Macâ€" Millan, Lake Side Drive, The many Lean, Fourth hear he is in tfering from a wish him a sp The man; Pabello, Fir: hear that h« pital All wi Mrs. Fred Dwvyer, who has been ill in the Toronto General Hospital, was able to come home Monday. All wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. J. V. Angrignon, Second Ave., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Art Wilâ€" liams, at the Sullivan Min». Mr. and Mrs. Ross have moved from the Bank of Commerce apt. and the skating teachers, Miss Halstead and wss Holbrook, are taking up residence iun the apartment recently Vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ross. The St. Alphonsus Paris‘i Church Caâ€"Boâ€"Ci Club met on Sunday evenâ€" ing in the church hall. Election of officers tock place. The following were elected‘: President, Miss Marguerite Smith; viceâ€"president, Mr. Leo Svlento:; secretary, Miss Ella McKenzie. Thse St. Alphonsus Caâ€"Boâ€"Gi Club will be the guests of the Timmins Caâ€"Boâ€"G+@+ Club this Sunday evening. Schumacher are losing more esteomed citizens this week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Butler and family are moving to Timâ€" mins today (Thursday), and are takâ€" ing up residence at Maple St., South. Mr. Butler is manager of the Bank of Commerce here. Mr. Joe Pourier left this week for Ottawa where he will take up residense. sheep < The Chicken Stag and bean supper sponsored by Alphonsus Men‘s Association held Monday evening was a great Dr. Stan Gibson held the lucky ticket in the draw for the Ifive nostess served a delicious lunch. Mtrs. James Stirrat was hostess at a card party held at her home, 50 Railâ€" road St., last Thursday evening. Whist was played. There were seven tables and the prize winners were: 1st, Mrs. James Dawson; 2nd, Mrs. Alex Welsh; Mrs. Sam Hill; consolation, Mrs. Sam Hornell:; door prize, Mrs. J. Whitâ€" son. After the cards jlunch was served, and a social evening was enjoyed. entire proceeds of. the evening will be donated to the Spitfire fund. Schumacher, Oct. 30â€"(Special to The Advance) â€" The Schumacher Happy Gang met on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Lowes, Fourth Ave. Five hundred was played and the prize winhers were ist, Mrs. Finchen:; 2nd, Mrs. Balfour; consolation, Mrs. Hazelâ€" wood. After the carsas a social time was enjoyed. During the evening the nostess served a delicious lunch. Mtrs. James Stirrat was hostess at a card party held at her home, 50 Railâ€" road St., last Thursday evening. Whist was played. There were seven tables Among the casualties of the "Maigâ€" aree" Canadian battleship, which was recently in a collision at soa, was the name of Jack Hean. Many in South Porcupine will remember him as he‘ worked here over a year being employâ€"‘ ed as driver of a coal truck for the Workers® Coâ€"operative Store in South Porcupine. He came north with his bride who was formerly Miss Gilmour, of Gravenhurst and their baby daughâ€" ter was born in Porcupint General hospital . He had been in The Navy previously having served seven years, and in the spring of 1939 left here to reâ€" foin the Navy in Halifax. Mrs. Hean, who was in Halifax awaiting his return on‘ leave from the ship, was notified by the Admiralty of her husband‘s death and confirmed it to relatives here who nad noticed his name in the casualty list appearing in the newspaper. as "Farew South Por South Po"('upine to The Advance. A veory lovely sur sonal gift shower w evening for Mrs. I meur, who is leay week for Montreal husband who has the Air Force. Mrs. H. C. And: Wonn as joint hos at her home on 4« twentyâ€"five guests : evening of bridge. cur was showered lovely persornal th her thanks at the : Card Party and Other Events at Schumacher Other ITtems of from Kirkland and Disâ€" trict. South Porcup to The Advance Jack Hean Worked for a Year in South Porcupine. Was! south Porsupine. Speiat cto Th Adâ€" @ Member of the Navy for Seven Years Before His Marâ€" "The riage. Rejoined the Navy in the Spring of 1939 ; The Legion hall was the scane on Tyuesdav evrrning oaft a ver nina enninal Former South Porcupine Man Among Casualties On H.M.C.S. Margaree News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District ks k c un im s umm ~tnin. ied ue > «stt iedb sns «mss ommumen un BBR sfi c o Yz . ic m is n nsm ORA . PACE TtTwo me in Kirkland Lake. many friends of Mr. Angelo . PFPirst Ave., will be sorry to he is i!l in St. Mary‘s hosâ€" All wish him a spsedy recovery. . Anderson, spent the weekâ€"end rson, spent the wsexkâ€"end arents in Toronto. friends of Mr. Alex Mcâ€" Ave., will be sorry to 8St. Mary‘s hospital sufâ€" A attack of pleurisy. All us D. Campbell i a motor trip to Brunswick. d Church choir afterâ€" ]nteregt returned 182 § Police Court Mr. W. O. Langdon appearsd on beâ€" half of Nickovak who was charged with having beer in a public place. He pleaded that his client was ignorant of the fact that the place was public, and while pleading guilty asked for the minimum. â€" His worship imposed a fine of $25 and costs. Ten offenders against the Parking Pyâ€"law each paid $1 and cos‘s. A fender on his car. JeZfendant aginieu the collision. C. Hortie on October 25th, was conâ€" cerned in an accident on the Pamour Highway. ‘The car he was driving ran into the rear of a wagon driven by J. V. Buschs, knocking Bsche our â€"of the wagon and on to the horses. Horâ€" tie took him to hospital to be examinâ€" ed for injury and had had the wagon repaired. The sun was shining directâ€" lylnhiseyeshesaideasthe reason he did not see the wagon. His worsiio impsosed a fine of $3 and costs Miss Frances Bonis has been on the sick list for the past few days. Mtr. Ed. Howey left this week for Woodstock New Brunswick, to visit his mother who is sick. «3cial followed by lunch served by the hoestess assisted by Mrs. Rule. Mr. J. Sergeant of Montreal, is in town in connection with the refrigeratâ€" ton of the new arena; and is staying at the Empress Hotel, Miss Laura® McGirr, of Haileybury and Cobalt, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dickson, Cecil Ave. Mr. H. Brown, Inspector of Schools of Timmins paid an official visit to the public schools here on Wednesday. seventh grade girls (craft class of Miss Ema Higgins) enjoyed a happy Hallowe‘en party on Tuesday in the szhool. They had games, ducked for apples, and enjoyed a Lean supper. Miss Mcontgomery and Miss Walker assistâ€" od. A surprise party in honur of Mr. Alâ€" lan Costain who is leaving the Presiton Fast Dome, was staged on Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Nevilles, of Strachan Ave. About thirtyâ€"five friends were present and Mr. Costain was presented during the evenâ€" ing with a lovely Elgin gold pocket watch by Mr. Emil Rule, acting on heâ€" half of Mr. Costain‘s fellowâ€"workers at the mine. Dancing and singing and a returned to South Porcupine. Mr. Victor Haneberry, who played on the Pamur Hocksy team last season has left the camp for Glace Bay, N. S. where he will join that team for the coming season. Mrs. John Page and baby daughter of Powells Point is spending a few days visiting her husband in London. Mrs. Jos. |Clusian, of Bloor Ave., was called on Saturday to Kirkland Lake owing to the death of her mother, Mrs. Lois Riopelle, Mr. and Mrs. George Sparling and son of Kapuskasing spent the weekâ€" end visiting at the home of Mr. and Mtrs. H. H. Costain, Dome Ex. cur was showe: lovely personal her thanks at t shown . A gro L1ID the other caF Wc uil 119C Inspector Dongla,. called to the located defendant further bacek id irying to straighten the back on his car. Defendant admitted leaving real, a jarty and perâ€" on on Monday Harris of Paâ€" 12 camp next mpanying her t "called" for Special Kearney and Wright charged with causing a dlsturbanc.» in a Chinese cafe and with assault were each fined $20 and costs and order to pay for damage caused ($5). $ was a fine paid for riding a bicvcle on the sidewalk. or 30 days with permit suspended for 3 before her marriage Miss Minniec Schmeizle. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon in Toronto. months Mrs. Carl Gilmour, who has besen in Toronto for some time has returned to town. Mrs. Henry Miller is progressing well after slight operation in Poreupine General hospital. Mrs. Henry Kaufman, Mrs. Ed. Hanâ€" son and Mrs. J. Fera left on Sunday for Toronto, upon reeeiving news of the sudden death of their brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. Arthur D. Hardy. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, who lived in Kirkland Lake for years, left this spring to take up reâ€" sldence in Toronto. Mrs. Hardy was The death occurred on Sunday at his residence 14 Railroad Street, of Onyâ€" fry Mabhonka, a middleâ€"aged man of Polish extraction. He had been sick for some time and was on the townâ€" ship‘s relief list. He lived alone and had no known relatives in the district. Service was held at Hunkin‘s Funeral Parlors on Tuesday morning by Archâ€" deacon Woodhall and interment made in Tisdale cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stringer, of Dome Extension, have moved into town and are now residing on Rae avenue., South Porcupine, Oct. 30â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"Over fifty Frontiersâ€" mes resplendent in their smart uniâ€" forms attended the divine worship in a body at St. Paul‘s Anglican church on Sunday. They were "piped in" to church by four representatives of Timâ€" mins Pips Band, and before dismissing marched round town to the skirl of the pipses. Donors of prizes were:â€"PFirst for ladâ€" iss, Mrs. W. Atkinson; secondâ€"a friend; third, Mis. D; EFames. First for men, Mtrs. D. McLellan; second, Mrs. 8. Lloyd third Mrs. Loius Dagenais. Door prize for ladies, Mrs. Fergusion; dosor prize for men, Porcupine Hardware. Frontiersmen Attend Chureh at South Porcupine Other News of South Poreuâ€" pine and the Dome. Ladieos of the League assisting were Mrs. J. Cunningham, Mrs. Beauchamyp, Miss Anna Sullivan, Mrs. F. Laforest, Mrs. J. Costello, Mis. D. MceLelian, Mrs. Hudt, Mrs: LeRoy, Mirs, Meyer, Mrs. Kavanagh assisting at lunch were Misses M. Lynch, E. Donlevy, L Smith and T. Burns. Successful Bridge _ Party by C. W. L. at South Porcupine | rather Roberge presented all prizes and thanked all present for their atâ€" tendance. den, â€" Second‘ prizeâ€"8 Belgian glass colsured tumbljlersâ€"was won by Mrs. Oz2orne Bowes: and third prize of a pair of s‘Iver vases went to Mts. H. M. Turner. Special mention should be made of the lunch (conv:onor Mrs. Cecil Kavâ€" anagh whichkh was not only colorful <nd plentiful but delicious. Two doorâ€"prizes were given, that for ladies being won by number 88. held by Mrs. Curwon, of Timmins, (box of toiletries) and Mr. Scott, with ticket 18 won the men‘s prizcâ€"a flashlight, Mr. William Riddsl! won as first prize for men a book of war saving stamps. â€" Second prize of a man‘s searf went to Dr. D. G. Woode; and third prize of a shirt was won by Mr. Andrew Harty. Prizes were out of the ordinary and quite superior as bridgeâ€"prizes, The lirst prize for ladies was a silver waterâ€" pitcher and was won by Mrs. McFadâ€" out of town who are in Timmins atâ€" tending the C. W. L. canvention. While the large hall was not filled to capacity nearly twonty tables of bridgeâ€"=â€"players yere commleted. The Legion hall was the scone on Tuesday evening of a very nice social functionâ€"the Catholic Women‘s Leagâ€" ue bridge party. Several Timmins yvisitors were preâ€" sent, ais> some of the delegates from News from South Poreupine and the Dome. THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMINS, ONTARIO North Bay Nugget: Sonz leader: "Let‘s sing ‘Little Drops of Water‘ once more and let‘s put some soirit into it." North Bay Nuzget: Pointing to the free and untrammeled state of journaâ€" lism in Ttaly,; Mussolini says editors are free to criticize his violin playing. But wos betide the poor sap who comes right out and calls the Duce a bum fiddler. Bormâ€"In Poreupine General Hosâ€" pital on Oct. 27th, a son, to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson, of 160 Maple St. South, Timmins. Bornâ€"To> Mr. and Mrs. Dagenais, of Main st., on October 28thâ€"a son. Next Wednesday being the first Wednesday in November, the monthly mesting of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Hospital is announced, to be held in the Masonic hall in the afternoon. Mr. S. Pritchard and Mr. A. Pritchard of Newboro, are guests at the home of their cousin, Mrs. B. H. Harper, over the weekâ€"2nd. Several "bees" this week of voluntary workers are making the basement of the new United Church building approach completion. All were helping with the insulation. The Fireside service held on Sunday night after s»rviece in the United Church proved to be more than usual interest. The "Isle of Man" was feaâ€" tured in screen pictures, and Mr. Bill Mylchreest, who was born a Manxman, gave excellent descriptions as the slides were shown. In addition Mr. James Radclic, whose native place is the beauâ€" tiful island, gave a fine constitutional and ecclesiastical history of the plazce which was well received by all present. Wives of members of the Canadian Legion, members of the Ladies‘ Auxilâ€" lary., and their children are to be guests of the Legion on Thursiday night in the Lsgion hall at a grand Halloâ€" we‘en party. There will be prizes for costumes, hingo and other games, with prizes, Hallowe‘en gamss (dipping for apples, etc.) and a general good time is promised to all. Mr. A. Willliams, of Dome Extension, is recuperating at home from slight cperation in Porcupine General hosâ€" pital. Mrs. Pierce and hbaby are spending a fow days in Cochrane visitâ€" ing at the home of Mrs. J. MeGuire. (Marriedâ€"On Sunday, Oct. 27th, by Rev. Father A. Roborge in St. Joachim‘s Church, South Porcupine, Miss Rose Sekulic to Mr. Mike Milinkovic. Mr. and Mrs. C. Greenacre spent the weekâ€"end in North Bay. Mr. M. Gervais, of Rae avenue, was notified this week that his brother, Ambross Gervais, of Ottawa, had passâ€" ed. away. Mrs. James Gibson of New Lis‘teard, was visiting friends in town this week. Miss Cailre Harty is working in the new township office for a time. Mrs L Hancock of Timmins, is visiting at her parents"home on Crawâ€" fordâ€"strset for a tfow days. The London Life ITnsurance Company announces that Mrs. U. F. Short has won memberâ€" ship: in the Company‘s ‘24K Clubâ€"an organization comâ€" posed of the leading producâ€" ers in the Ordinary branch. 7| Sixth Annual! C.W.L. Dincesan \Convention The following is a list of delegates andâ€" visitors:â€" Mrs. Murphy, Cobalt; Mrs. Dunning, Cobalt; Mrs. Wilkes, Troquois Falls; Mrs. Corcoran, Iroquois Falls; Mrs. Goodman, Troquois Falls; Mrs. Mondoux, Haileybury; Mrs. Mcâ€" Lean. Noranda:; Mrs. Conlon, Noranda; Mrs. Bureau Noranda; Mrs. Lawrence, Noranda; Miss Sullivan, South Portcuâ€" pine; Mrs. Mayers, South Porcuping} Mrs. La FPorest, South Porcupine; Mrs. Gervais, South Porcupine; Mrs. LeRoy, South Porcupine; Mrs. Burns, South Porcupine; Mrs. Kavanagh, south Porâ€" cupine; Mrs. Cahill, south Porcupine} Mrs. Cunninsgham, South Porcupine; Mrs. Griffiths Schumacher; Mrs. E. Robinson, Schumacher; Mrsi J. Dillon, The new executive took their plases and expressed their thanks to the memâ€" bers. Mrs. A. F. Carriere moved a votse of thanks to the retiring executive and Miss G. Murphy on of the delâ€" egates and visitors thanked the Timâ€" mins ladies for their kind hospitality A very delicious afternoon tea was served under the convenorsfiip of Mrs. Conway assisted by several members Third Vice: Miss Anderson of Troquois FPalls. R*ecordjhg Secretary: Mrs. J. Martin of Timmins. Treasurer: Miss A. Sullivan of South Porcupine. First Vice: Mrs. C. J. Munn of Tim mins. Second Vice: Mrs. H. McLean of Nor anda. Corresponding Secretary: Miss Gladâ€" y3 Murphy of Cobalt. On behalf of the Noranda subdivision Mrs. L. Bursau extended an invitation to the League to hold its next annual convention in Noranda. The invitâ€" ation was accepted and the convention will take place sometime during Septâ€" ember,. 1941. The election of officers took plac and resulted as follows: Dioces:in Prosident: Mrs. D. E. Bur net of Timmins. Mrs. C. J. Munn then read the :1 solutions. No ammendments we made, all resolutions being passed. More reports were read and a special Junior session was held with Mrs. M. Copps, Dioc»san Convenor of Juniors, im the chair. Problems were discussed and suggestions made to increase memâ€" bership and to retain the interest of each member. Mrs. Burnet commendâ€" ed the Jumiors for their splendid work during the year, stating that they are the women of toâ€"morrow. Mrs. W. McCoy praised the Timmins Jrs. for their interest in the Girl Guides. as second fAiternate. Hallowe‘en Party Held at Delnite Sunday School A Hallowe‘en party was held for the boys‘ and girls of the Delnite Mine in the Sunday Schosl building on Monday afternoon. Apples, peanuts, candies, sandwiches and cakes were provided 1‘ r the amusement and nourishment of L us the on ioh grale 9 h ______ s t A very delightful luncheon was served in the main diningâ€"room of the Empirs hote about forty members attonding The guest sjeakers werse the Rov. Father Roney of Nativity Parish who spok> on C. W. L work particularly with newâ€"comers ty the parish, and the Rev. Father Martindale of Schuâ€" macher, who gave a very humorous and informative taiks on C. W. L. work in dealing with the problems of the day. Business was resumed about two Come and enjoy t the se sJuth Forctpin®; M Timmins Juniors;: Mrs Porcupins Junicrs. Mtrs, Bureau, in the Fox of Noranda, read Mrs. McLoan read :# in the ab>> AFTERNOONSâ€"2 p.m. to 345 p.m Admission 15¢ '\Cfl“’fl"M tfrnm The following subdivision presidents read their reports: Mrs. H. A. Cobalt; Mrs. B. Mondoux. Hailoybury: Mrs. A. Cochrane, Irequois Falls: Miss C Gladys Murphy, New Liskeard; Mrs. Griffiths, Mro. Mavers., q ICE SKATING Mclintyre Arena TOâ€"DAY, FRI. SAT. p.m. to 10 p.m Almissian Mi nerâ€" reiy. he repodi abs=>nsce of M M from M *â€" ‘Ork _ Mrs. D. E. Burnet was appointed the delegates to the next National Convenâ€" tw0 tion with Mrs. C. J. Munn as alternate delegate, Mrs. H. McLean of Noranda eial as second alternate. s4*e6 000 es? Q?W; edies 'OQNOO se *aa*aa* 22" 224 242 8. 584. ie . 56h _ ie t + # # + *# # X% *# * ft‘ “’0‘0‘.’0’ * *s* * a * *,**,**,* »0000000000. 00“0000“ +** ‘a 5 6 # * "% "a°"% % for the amusement and nourishment of the boys and girls, and games were played. The party was under theâ€" diâ€" rection of Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Adamson, Mrs. Bjorndal and Mrs. Leckie. A Hallowe‘en party was held for the boys and girls of the Delnite Mine in the Sunday Schosl building on Monday afternoon. _ Apples, peanuts, candies, sandwiches and cakes were provided Globe and Mail: Arrival in Canada of a group of young men from Argenâ€" tina to join the RC.A.FP. is another example of how valiant men in many lands are flocking to the defense of Britain and British principles. ate ateate ate ate ate aty ate eP un te nate ate ote ote ote ete etactsetses? macher. War Work: Mrs C. J. Munn, Timâ€" Study Cl Porcupine. Publicity: Timmins. Magazine: Mrs. T. Wilkes, Iroquois Fall=® Standing Committees Appointed | Organizration: Mrs. H. See, 'l‘lmmim.' Girl Guides: Mrs. Mae Andres, Timâ€"| mins. j Immigration and Mrs. B. Mondoux Halleybury % | Travellers Aid. Education: Mrs. Legary, Englehart. Sscial Service: Mrs. H. A. Dunning, Schumacher: Miss Nora DAillan, Schuâ€" macher, ird. Juniors: Mrs. L. A. Conlon, Noranda ssholarship: Mrs. J. Griffiths, Schuâ€" jbalt. Child Welfare: Mrs. A. Cochrane, Troâ€" Ois Falls. Sisters of Service: Mrs, L. Bureau, randa. Lay Retreats: Mrs. England, New Lisâ€" ard. Contributionsâ€"however smallâ€"will be gratefully received.â€" They can be paid into. the doeal hanks monthly or on any basis you desire. Some of our ladies are working very hard and are accomplishing great things. But we know from the numbers working that a great many are not warking at all. Won‘t you see if there is not something you can do? The opportunity is there and again I state that the need is great. On behalf of the Executive Committeo. The response in this district has been wonderful and our members have reason to be proud of their record contributions and of the work done by the various ladtes‘ groups. But we know, and many of you know, that there are some in the district who have contriâ€" buted neither money nor wotk. The need is great. ireat Britain is fighting your battle as well as her own. If we do not back her up in this time of stress we are not worthy of Citizenship in this Country of ours. We call on you to do your part. The Canadian Red Cross Society In our original campaign made in November 1939 we made a statement Ithat if the majority of the people in this district pledged themselves to make a monthly contribution for the duration of the war we would not bother them further. As far as our members are concerned we have not izenship: Mrs ATTENTION! Members Eastern Poreupine District Branch Miss Charlotte Ogilvie Mrs. J. Burns, South J. Fox New Liskâ€" OF South. Poreupine Ladies‘ | Curling Club Annual Mee The Timmins Branch of the Canaâ€" dian Legion this year again asks for a sgrcup of young ludies to si>ll poppies on Poppy Day, Nov. 9th. In the past Girl Guides and other groups of young ladies have given valuable help, and these are again asked to help in this good: work, together with any individual young ladies who will assist in this cause. The sale of poppies is doubly patriotic, helping the disabled veterans who make the flowers and helping the local relief fund. Any young willing to help in the sale of the popâ€" piss are asked to call at the Legion hall some tims on Friday evening, Nov. 8th. The Ladies"® Curling Club held thei annual meeting on Wednesday in th club room at the rink. Mrs. Fairhurs was elected chairman of the mseeting and after the minutes of the last mseet ing had been read a vots of Ahank was given to all the outgoing officor New officers elected were: President Mrs. R. P. Smith, Mrs Wilson Ravner: Sz:sretary, Mrs. H Wilson Rayner; S2>sretar treasurer., Mrs. M Canvassers Wanted for Sale of Poppries South Porsupine, Oct. 30t) The Advance. By Clifford MeceBrid« Public Skating Daily Afternoons â€" 2 to 4 p.m. Admission â€" 15¢ Evenings â€" 8 to 10 p.m. Admission â€" 25¢ PORCUPI NE AREN A OCTOBER 31ST, 1940 J,. IF., STONVEL, President 11 §

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