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Porcupine Advance, 27 Mar 1941, 1, p. 2

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Schumacher, March 26â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"In a recent issue reâ€" ference was made to "two boys fromn Benumacher" being convicted and sertâ€" enced to the Industrial School for tae theft of $600.00 from a Schumacher home. This report was an error as the boys were not from Schumacher but from Timmins. There were no Schuâ€" macher boys in any way connected with the case and it is only fair to Schuâ€" macher boys to make it clear that the boys were not Schumacher boys at all, but visitors ~here from the neigshbouring town. Tax Rates Struck for Schumacher Tax rates for Schumacher (S.S. No. 2. Tisdale) have been struck by the township council. Public school, 33.37. Separate school, 53.02. south Porcupine (SS. No,. 1) was given correctly as 39.59, South Porcupine, March 26. Special to The Advance. Congratulations are extended to M: nnd Mrs. Roy Markel, whose marriage took place January l1st, but was only announced this week. Mrs. Markel was the former Rita Hummel, the popular assistant at Wilson Drug Store, All their friends wish them every happiness. Mr. and Mrs A H Cooke, of the Mcâ€" Intyre property, have returned from a holiday in Toronto. Mr. Gordon Robinson, teller at the Bank of Commerce, has been transâ€" ferred to Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Ken Langford, Second Ave., reâ€" turned Sunday from Toronto where he has been visiting his parents for the past three weeks. Mr. R. Nilson, Railroad St., has reâ€" turned from Toronto where he attendâ€" ed hockey playâ€"offs. Past Grands of the Rebekah Lodge were entoertainsegqg Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A. Fulton, Second avenue. A pleasant evening was enâ€" joyed by all. Miss Orva McGrath, of the Bank of Commerce, is visiting in Toronto. Mr. Iveson, of Brechin, is the new teller at the Bank of ‘Commerce, FPirst AVe, No Schumacher Boys implicated in Theft of $600 Mrs. G. R. Whitaker, of Cornwall. Ontario, is visiting her daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hill, Kecond Ave. The many friends of Mr. Arthur Byrne, of the McIntyre staff house, will be sorry to hear that while he was returning from his holiday at Nassau he caught a chill and pneumonia deâ€" veloped,. He was taken to St. Michael‘s hospital in Toronto. The latest repurt is that his progress is very favourable. Mrs. Frank Warne, Third Ave., enâ€" tertained last Wednesday and Thursâ€" aday afternoon in honour of her mother, Mrs. George Murphy, of Unionville, who is visiting her. Mrs. Murphy was one of the pioneer residents of Schuâ€" macher. Pteo. Sam Hill, of the Grey and Simâ€" coe Regiment, stationed at Camp Borâ€" den, spent a few days visiting at his home on First Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hornel and famâ€" fly, of Second Ave., are moving this week to South Porcupine, where Mr. Hornel will be manager of the new Northern Provision Store. Mr. and Mrs. Hornel were esteemed residents here and everyone wishes them every Buccess. The Twentyâ€"fivers Bridge Club met on Thursday evening at the home of Miss Dorothy Armstrong, Second Ave. Bridge was played and the prize winâ€" ners were: 1st, Miss Joan Huxley: 2nd, Miss Laura Smaill. After the cards a social period was enjoyed. During the evening the hostsss served a delicious lunch. The "Carry On Canada" card club met on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Gordon Byers, Second Ave. Five hundred was played and the prize winners were: ist, Mrs. Albert Murragy:; Z2nd, Mrs. Fred Mohr; 3rd, Mrs,. Wes. Douglas. After the cards the club joined in th> birthday celebration of the hostess‘ mother, Mrs. Gannon, who was celebrating her seventyâ€"fifst birthâ€" day, ‘The club presented her with a lovely bouquet of flowers. The hostess served a delicious lunch, with a larsge birthday cake the centrepiece on the table. After lunch a social evening was enjoyed . Schumacher, March 26â€"(Special to The Advance) â€" The Schumacher "Happy Gang" Card Club met on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. Rickard, Second Ave. Fivye hundred was played and the prize winners were: ist, Mrs. Finchen:; 2nd, Mrs. Balfour; 3rd, Mrs. Whitson. After the cards, the hostess served a tasty lunch and a social evening was enijoyâ€" #(1. Other News from â€"Schuâ€" macher and District. schumacker Clubs and Societies Hold Regular Meetings News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District mss mm rommmmmensin un s e e e t oi s PAGE TWO ids3 Convicted of Theft Were from Timmins. evening at the home ‘Byers, Second Ave. s played and the prize t, Mrs. Albert Murray; Mohr; 3rd, Mrs, Wes. the cards the club irthday celebration of ier, Mrs. Gannon, who i¢r seventyâ€"fifst birthâ€" Jenkins Killans Bryres Fennell Budrick Grand total Game total Handicap Griffiths Langlois Nilson Cripps Sorjonen Cowan CGame total Handicap Grand total Hamilton O‘Donnell Todd Campbell Martel ~ Grand total CGrame total Handicap Couriville Engstrom Despot Pupich MceShane Laham Game total Handicap Grand total Holmes Powler A. Bugera Heath Vrbanac J. Bugera Grand total Game total Handicap B. Vrbanac Maher Waduck Evans ... Fraser Keizer Schumacher Ladies Bowling League Scores for Games Game total Handicap Scullion Dawson Urquhart Dillon Stirrat The following are the scores for the Schumacher Ladies‘ League bowling: KEIZER B. â€"Vrbanac ... â€" 192 Maher _ @10 118 Waduck .. â€"â€" 161 Evans ... 2Bz 234 Fraser is 280 â€"«4 153 179 145 179 189 165 107 371 261 240 423 443 310 Whitson Curnow Harris Lenchuk Mair Finchen Game total Handicap Owing to an error in Toronto, the film, "‘The Kindled Plame " scheduled to be shown at Trinity United Church last Sunday evening did not arrive. Plans are going forward to have this film, or one comparable to it shown one week from this coming Sunday ‘ nightâ€"that will be April 6th. It will be a talking_ motion picture of a !highly inspirational nature. Grand total Izatt Phillips Conneéell Hall Taylor Lamy Grand total Grand total Searle Montigney O‘Leary Johnston Alleroft Rickard Game total Handicap Game total Handicap The following are the scores of the Schumacher Mothers‘ Club bowling league : â€" Bowling Scores of the Schumacher Mothers‘ Club To Show Motion Picture at Schumacher Church CORRIGHAN 40 104 24 100 BEAMISH 12 149 10 159 . 1161 MARTEL Default COWAN 33 20 21 33 40 37 28 HEN 128 127 179 133 150 STIRRAT 34 1 0€ RICKARD 27 T4 z04 166 40 8G 23 160 14 141 935 1.A HA M £p 5 26 41 LAMB 33 1 35 1 40 1 40 40 1 24 25 1121 176 170 141 170 212 165 136 1020 130 242 188 24" 199 177 231 74 578 159 717 139 118 749 627 143 770 12 61 ~o 1091 2212 4) §4) 140 149 140 203 139 267 171 260 137 148 135 120 114 226 191 74 117 173 197 618 159 t b (f 179 145 179 822 132 117 143 139 600 172 125 149 118 101 820 142 677 143 159 173 100 128 127 147 131 124 148 111 6Q 1694 1694 1650 23202 508 148 1195 318 269 334 404 240 1397 281 379 458 509 507 1207 344 332 403 789 100 371 261 240 423 4435 310 234 193 250 205 315 252 328 201 225 2R 2351 206 204 280 201) 284 289 Miss Morgan, of the Porcupine CGer eral Hospital, has asked us to corre an error in regard to her report at th general meeting held here on FPrida last. It was the Faymar and Presto East Dome Minas that contributed th xâ€"ray to the hospial, not the Delni: Mine mas quoted. Aliso Miss Morgain report covereda a period of twely months. not fifteen. The financial port was of the past fifteen months. The Y.P.U.â€"of Church held a ; night, returning church for a ho South Porcupine, March 26â€"(Speriai to The Advance) â€" Member of the Loyal Order of Moose. South pine, met on Sunday and gave a fareâ€" well party in honour of their felliow member, Mr. Jack Nicholls, who is leaving the North shortly to work for his country in a munition factory. A large number of members present chose Bro. Richardson to makse the pressntaâ€" tion of a beautiful farewell gift to Mr. Nicholls, this taking the form of a Parker pen and pencil set. In a nice speech Mr. Richardson reminded assemblage of the value that the gusst of honour had been to the Moose Orâ€" der in South Porevpine, and of th» ocffices he has held within the lodge since its institution, voicing the regret of all at his departure. In reply Mr. Nicholls express:d his thanks for the lovely gift which would serve as a reâ€" minder of his many friends here, and said he would look forward to returnâ€" Other News from South Porcupine and the Dome. Murray 28 McKay . 23 M. Cowan ... 32 Keen 37 L. Monnaghan 40 M. Monnaghan 20 Loyal Order Mosse Honour Member at South Poreupine Game total Handicap Grand total Handicap Here are the men who are now directing a British army in the final assault of what t Italy‘s East African empire. â€"In British i they have recaptured the capital, Berber; spreading through the colony. In Ethiopia nearing the Djiboutiâ€"Addis Ababa railway al MONNAGHAN 28 130 2i 57 834 166 138 3 1 114 7156 . 1392 140 04 111 184 118 114 188 ao0w directing a victorious sault of what remains of . ~In British Somaliland capital, Berbera, and are iy. In Ethiopia they are 14 [ After: for | case wh owned _ ho ; since be he ‘up at J )1d Eight ile | eleven PORCUPINE ADVANCTE TiMMINS. ONTARIO 1€ 11 Inal delinquent was that a "drunk" had handed him a roll of bills. Th magistrate spoke to the boys, gravely telling them that another appearance before him would mean their serving a reformatory sentence, He put tm on parole and told the parents to get together to see what restitution could be made to the owner of the money. Amounts received by these lads were: $21, $25, $21, $50, £10, $5 (paid back to police by lad‘s parents), $55, and $15. Auntâ€"Clara says she is 28, does she? She isn‘t a day undeéer 35! Nieceâ€"Perhaps she has been marked down for a matrimontal bargain, aurnt! â€"Smiles. up at Juvenile Court. Eight young boys, ages ran eleven to sixteen, owned to several amounts of. money culprit. Three of these wer of the lad. When asked by gistrate what they had done with | money, they all said they hagq spent The ingenious tale told by the or Inal delinauent was that a_ "dru1 A young 10Cal i2( acCcuSsed OL LLCLL was lucky in so far as the case was withdrawn by the complainant with costs of court paid. Three motorists who carried insuffiâ€" clent lights on their vehicles were fineg $1 and costs. Aftermath of last week‘s juvenitle case wherein one thirteenâ€"yearâ€"old boy owned up to theft of $600, and has since been sent to a reformatory, came up at Juvenile Court. No direct evidence that it was this car which actually did the damage was given. A flat tire on the rear wheel of the car was noticed and some referâ€" ence to ruts in the road were made. Mr. Clarence Anderson, Township Enâ€" gineer, gave evidence of the roads peâ€" ing in fair condition and were sanded that day. corroborated by Thomas, anc L. Hayard. Mr. Dsan Kester, K.C., acted for Secruin and Mr. Lanzgdon represented 11 Joseph Seguin, accused of driving a motor vehicle without due care, was given the benefit of the doubt, and had his case qismissed. Although eviâ€" dence was produced that Seguin‘s car was backed on to the sidewalk near FPeldman‘s window on the night of March 22nd, when a gas tank and conâ€" crete filleq pipes were knocked over. No direct evidence that it was this car The most outstanding thing about Tuesday‘s Police Court here was the number of fines inflicted on persons who had neglected to carry their reâ€" gistration cards. Not only were people arraigned whose names showed for:ign birth or parentage, but all closses of Canadilans woere represented. No less than forty pleaded guilty to having loft their cards at home. All had thera with them in court, and many accused were asked to produce therm. Provinâ€" cial police have been doing the checkâ€" ingâ€"up, and are doing so still. It may serve as a gontle warning to all forâ€" getful people, to see that that most important card is carrieq with them in pocket or purse whenever they venâ€" tur> out. Otherwise, if you fail to produce it when the law demands, you will pay $2 and costs amounting to $5 in all, into the coffers of the state. The case of Victor Tuomi (keeping liquor for sale) was adjourned. Patrick Roy‘s (dangerous driving) charge was also adjournsd. Two charges against Levinson and Campbell (traffic laws) were held over until Campbell can be located. Mr. Dsan Kester, K.C., acted for seguin and Mr. Langdon represented he township interests. (This case which involved a fire calsâ€" ng serious gamage to Feldman‘s store, nay be appealed). A voung local lad accused of theft The most out Tuesday‘s Police number of fine: who had neglect gistration cards. f r C D AN C N G In z boys, ages ranging from teen, owned to receiving nts of mon:y from the e of these were brothers When asked by the maâ€" _ _thevy had done with the POSSIBLY Pol} i ce _( ‘t3 U Lt trea the Italian stronghold of Keren is reported about to fall. Shown here are Gen. Sir Richard Nuâ€" gent O‘Connor, commander of operations in Egypt and Libya, Gen.: Sir Archibald Wavell, Middle East commanderâ€"inâ€"chief, and Majorâ€"Gen.‘ I. G. Mackay, who leads the Australian Forces :â€"*: ADMISSION $1.00 Couple _ I On Monday another draft for £150 was sent from the South Porcupine Fund to the Lord Mayor making a contribution of £3060 to date, and leavâ€" ing a balance of 6 dollars and 70 cents in the bank. Contributions are acknowledged of $20 from the South Porcupine Fire Department; $31.75 from the Dome Ladies Curling Club: $20 from a priâ€" vate individual; and $200 from the Dome Employees War Charities Fund. A total of $1,354.85 has been contriâ€" buted to the club funds to date. "The steady stream of contributions which we are receiving from Canada has already been an important factor in the relief of this distress and I deeply appreciate the part played by the citizens of South Porcupine and their great devotion to the cause for which my Fund was established. "Will you please assure them that no matter how ferocious the assaults of the enemy may be nothing can shake the people‘s resolution to enâ€" dure through to final victory. T enâ€" close official receipt. Yours truly, Walter Jackiniski‘s 10â€"piece Band "Will you please pass on to all the contributors my grateful thanks for the generous gift which will do much to alleviate the sufferings of many courageous people who have lost their homes through enemy air attack on this country. The following lette ceived by Mr. F. E. C Lord Mayor of Londor his worship personally retary of the South P Bomb Victims‘ Fund"â€" "Lloyds‘ Bank in mitted to me a ched senting a donation Porcupine British B to my National Air ] Schumacher, March 265â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The regular monthly meeting of the Women‘s Missionary Society of Trinity United Church was held in the Church parlour Thursday afternoon, March 20th, with Mrs. Wm. Leck in the chair. The worship serâ€" vice was conducted by Mrs. Leck, asâ€" sisted by Bert Waite. After thse business period, Mrs. H. Christopher gave an interesting paper explaining th temperance campaign for totlal abstinence for the duration of the war and the period of demobilization. Mrs. H. "Leng and Mrs. Wes. McLaren were in charge of the study booklet, "Comâ€" rades in the World Church." This part of the programme was greatly enâ€" joyed by all present. Mrs. J. Fishcer and Mrs. H. Christopher were hostesse;s for the occasion, serving a delightfu! lunch. Lord Mayor of London Writes to south Porcupine Acknowledges Donations to sombed Victims‘ Fund. South Porcupine, March 26. Special to The Advance. Interesting Paper on Temperance at Schumacher W.M.S. ned>) s‘ Bank in London have reâ€" ) me a cheque for £150, repreâ€" a donation from the South e British Bomb Victims‘ Fund itional Air Raid Distress Fund. you please pass on to all the 106€) letter has been reâ€" E. Cooper from the mdon, and signed by nally:â€"‘‘To the Secâ€" th Porcupine British Ladies 10¢ Wilkinson Lord Mayvor‘ The meeting was then turned over to Mary Anderson, Missionary Convenâ€" er, who, because of the length of the preceding happenings, cut her talk down to a short devotional period. Art Moyle conducted a brief recreaâ€" tional period, after which refreshments were served in the kitchen of the church. During this period Crawford Smyth gave a commentary on the loâ€" cal and international news of the woek. Try the Advance Want Advertisements Meeting closea with the repeatit of the Benediction. ‘The Y.P.U. are happy that an opporâ€" tunity has presented itself whereby they can aid the Porcupine Bomb Vicâ€" tims‘ Fund. An official request from the latter has been received reques‘â€" ing the cast of the playâ€"*"Look Who‘s Here!"â€"to present the play in the near future on behalf of the Bom‘» Victims‘ Fund. This play will be preâ€" sented in the Kiwanis hall during the second week in April. It has been sugâ€" gested that the United Church as a whole get behind this endeavour io see that the sal> of tickets, etc., goes over in the manner which this Banh Victims Fund so justly deserves. radio had been brought along by one of the members and it was decided to enjoy the spsech made by Mr. Wendel Willkie in Toronto. This speech, of great interest to young and old, offiâ€" cially opened the sixâ€"fold â€" drive in Canada for the support of six separate organizations. in _ war work. This war drive will take place in the Porcupine Camp very shortly and already the town has been "mapped" out with the many organizations of the town being each given a certain district to canâ€" vass. Ken Davis, who representated th> Y.P.U. at the meeting called by the Kiwanis, outlined the plan to the YP.U. and called for volunteers. After tha opening hymn, the secreâ€" tary read the minutes of the precedâ€" ing meeting. These were adopted. A letter from the A.Y.P.A., who suggost the formation of a district council comâ€" prising the different young peoples‘ groups in the camp, was read. This letter asked that two representatives be sent from the Y.P.U. to the meeting scheduled for April 2nd. This plan was enthusiastically endorsed and it was decided to choose the two repreâ€" sentatives at next week‘s meeting. A South Porcupine, March 27â€"(Specia‘ to The Advance)â€"The regular weekly meeting of the Y.P.U. was held in the United Church,, South Porcupine, at 8.00 o‘clock on Monday evening, Ken Davis presiding. United Church Y.P.U. Enjoys Interesting Mceeting tVICG) ; â€" Andersonâ€" â€" (2HUG),â€" «MLELS, Jones cGlead). Mrs. L. Jones, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. A. Hogg, Mrs. J. Whyte. Mrs. P. Millions, Mrs. Cockerline, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Curtis. Town ladiesâ€"Rinks of Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. R. P. Smith, Mrs. Rayner «and A mixed bonspiel is to be held on Saturday night, in the S. Porcupine rink. Ladies of Dome Play Neighbouring Club at South Porcupine south Porcupine, March 26. Special to The Advance. ‘The Dome Ladies‘ Curling Club resâ€" ponded to invitation from South Porâ€" cupine Ladies‘ Club on Wednesday and came in for an afternoon of curlâ€" ing and sociability and tea. A scheâ€" dule was drawn up and seven rinks competed in 4â€"end games for two sets of prizes. All had a good time this being posâ€" sible the last curling bonspiel for the season for the ladies. Dome ladies were: Mrs. Raymer (skip) Mrs. Hedges (vicer: Mrs. Anderson (2nd), Mrs. T H1IS! Your Doctor Recommends Oamlt/u' E xammalwn .(ngislcm[ Cl)plomd rist Third Ave,. at Cedar 8t For Appointment Phone 199 South Porcupine,; March 26. Special to The Advance.!>~* 5 A very sudden death took place at 2 pm. toâ€"day (Wednesday) in Porâ€" cupine General hospital when Mrs, Lempi Huartari. (Salo) of 115 Bruce avenue passed away. At 5 am. Mr. Hunkin‘s Ambulance was called to take the lady to the hosâ€" pital as she was very ill and death cecurred in the afternoon.. To date This week North Bay‘s city council struck the tax rate for 1941. The rate is the same as last year:â€"61.5 mills for public school supporters, and 67.5 mills for separate »~school supporters, North Bay‘s total, expenditures are estimateg at $596,8872.00. South Poreupimme Lady Passes Away Suddenly At 5 am. Mr. Hunkin‘s Ambulance was called to take the lady to the hosâ€" pital as she was very ill and death cecurred in the afternoon.. To date no cause of death given but no inâ€" quest will be held,.. Her age is given as 46. The body will rest at Hunkin‘s Funeral parlors until Friday when a service will be held at 2.30 p.m. beâ€" fore interment in Tisdale cemetery, Municipal Tax Rate at North Bay Same as COMPANY LIMITED Fourth ~Spruce Phone 800 with the famous 4 STAR GARANTEE We have several 44 A4on Pickâ€"ups and â€" Panels (all thuruughly reâ€" condition, _ 10g0 bargain prices, MMINS GARAGE Just like new, heavy duty tires, evte. PHURSDAY,. MARCH â€"ZTH, 1841 A Deâ€"Luxe Coach mechanâ€" ically perfect ‘39 Chev. Sedan A Deâ€"luxe model with heavy 865 duty equipment ® ‘59 Plymouth Sedan This beautiful car is equipped D with all the 6 extras In real good condition. A snap For your health‘s sake we urge you to have your eyes examined reâ€" gularly,. An ounce of nprecaution now â€" may ‘mean ‘good vision for the future! See Remus‘ Registered Graduate optometrist, who will tell you the truth about your eyves. ‘31 Willys Coupe See it and 45 vouw‘ll buy i flo) 40 Che ‘36 Terraplane 1 Pontiae Sedan Timmins 1940

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