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Porcupine Advance, 29 May 1941, 1, p. 2

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Feels Morc Like 40 -i[ ‘% %lutflvomllnn Mrs. Carruthers was in charge of the The tea which the Ladies‘ CGuild of the United Church sponsored on Tuesâ€" day afternoon was rather a disappointâ€" ment to the ladies. The baking was excellent, the tea tables prettily deâ€" corated with daffodils and tulips, but the townspecple did not respond in such numbers as were hoped. Mrs. Libby (president) with Mrs. Hepburn camp from Pickering. Or. Wednesday night in the United Church a rally of the Young People of the United Church District is taking place. Young people from Cochrane and Matheson as well as from the Oamp are to be present. ‘The speaker is to be the Rev. E. Long, of Kirkland Ave., from their home on Broadway. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huggins are taking the house vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Pearce and are moving in by the and of the month. ; Mrs. Bert Cunningham and Mr. and Mrs, H. Duggan have returned to Mrs. R. E. Dye left on Tuesday for North Bay where she will visit; for a Sew days. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Pearce are movâ€" ing today into the apartment over the Pearce Store on Crawford and Golden WOMAN OF 78â€" SPRY â€" AS A CRICKET «‘Bornâ€"In Porcupine General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lang of 47 Front St., a daughter, on May 27th. Bornâ€"On May 26th, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Walsh, of Harold Ave., South Porcupine, in ‘Porcupine CGeneral Hospital. busy serving a hot dinner to the plaâ€" toon from Camp Borden which will be in the campâ€"some sixtyâ€"five men. This dinner is the entertainment offered by South Porcupine (council) to the visiâ€" tend in uniform. The procession will leave at 2 p.m. â€"#march down Crawford, and Bruce to the Legion hall where free transportaâ€" tion will be afforded the youth orâ€" ganizations to Schumacher, and other @rcommodations made for the others. At ~Bchumacher the Schumacher Osdotawmformupwiththepmces1 slon: which will go on foot to the to The Advance)â€"All organizations in town who wish to take part in the apeâ€" Clal Patrioctic Rally to be hneld on the Transportation Arranged Scl:l che P"Fw?lh;e : d â€" umacher. o Join Sclmmacher and Proceed to Hollinger Park. Other South Porcupine and Dome News. After the business the hostess served delicious lunch. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening, June 0, at the home of Mrs. Percy Harvey, Centre. ‘The Young People‘s Society of Triniâ€" ty United Church met last night at the church hall, prior to leaving by car for South Porcupine where they attended the Districtâ€"Rally. ' Mr. and Mrs. E. Hallett and little daughter, Beverley, of Second Avenue, spent a few days visiting friends at From Schumacher and District Schumacher, May 29â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The Ladies‘ Guild of the Anglican Church, held their meetâ€" ing Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. B. Eyolfson, Cedar St. Business was discussed and arrangements were made for future events. There was a large attendance at the meeting, Interesting Items Previous to coming to the Porcupine Camp Baache worked in Cobalt. No known relatives live in Canada. The late ‘Wm. Baache was well known in the North where he had many friends on account of his ability and his friendly character. _He worked at the Preston East Dome. Thursday at 2 pm. from the United Fouth Porcupine, May 28â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The death occurred in Porcupine CGeneral Hospital on Tuesday morning of William Baache, aged 61, who, had been in hospital seven weeks suffering from a heart condition. The deceased had lived in the district for the past ten years havâ€" ing come to this country thirty years ago frmn his native, Germany. Willam Baache . Early Resident of North Passes on Mr. and Forester accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Robertson and Mrs. Piccin and Evelyn are holidaying in Toronto. Mrs. Kinkel, of Buffalo, N.Y., is visiting her son, Mr. R. P. Kinkel, at the Buffaloâ€"Ankerite Mine. Mrs. Romanick left on Tuesday for holiday in Russell, Manitoba. Misses Joan and Leona Sullivan spent the weekâ€"end in Cochrane. Misses Eva and Lois McLeod and Mr. Ted Cunningham, of Kirkland Lake, spent the weekâ€"end as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Dwyer. Mr. and Mrs. Ranta and Miss Vieno Ranta, of Main St., spent the weekâ€" end in Sudbury. C The Tuesday meeting Of the A.Y.PIA. was to have seen election of officers, but after the business meeting in which they rounded up and finished all business of the year they decided to postpone election of officers until the second week in September. The United Church held a special Empire Youth service on Sunday night, the form of service which was in England in Westminster Abbey them, and Rev. J. A. Lyttle preached on the "Challenge to Youth"â€"as deâ€" picted by the story of Jonathan and the Philistines. earkHer in the day. The Girl Guides were represented by Mrs. Burton and Miss Margaret Burton (each taking part); the Trail Rangers by Bill Mylâ€" chreest and Stewart Reed; Ken Davis Kelly the CGIT. ‘The choir sang "The Lord is My Shepherd" as anâ€" Hoelke, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. K. Farâ€" relul. . â€" Bornpâ€"In St. Mary‘s Hospital, Timâ€" mins, on Sunday, May 28th, a son to Mr. md Mrs. Joseph McCahern (forâ€" merly of South Porcupine), _ Proceeds will go to the South Porâ€" cupine Britain‘s Bombed Victims Pund. Friday Evening at Buffaloâ€"Akerite Unusually Attractive Proâ€" gramme Promised for Event. ‘ Variety Concert on necessity of ‘building a new porch on the church. After the matter had been considered from all angles it was deâ€" cided to leave the building of a new porch for the present, but to make necessary repairs to the present strucâ€" BHouth Porcupine, May 28Bâ€"(Special to The Advance)â€"On Sunday MHis Grace the Archbishop of Moosonee conducted a Confirmation service in 6t. Paul‘s Church at the evening serâ€" vice. Six young people renewed bapâ€" tismal vows at this ceremonyâ€"Mary Harper, Joyce Allen, Norine White, Kathleen and Florence Connelly and Gerald Rosebrugh. Archbishop of Moosonee at South Porcupine Sunday 2 large quilts. 6 small quilts. 1 knitted afghan. 1 boy‘s suit, 2 years.: ‘ 4 pairs flannelette bloomers. 1 scarf. 3 palrs socks. 1 child‘s pullover, 7 years. Knitting (Quota) 28 pairs 26 inch seaman‘s stoekings 12 pairs 18% inch seaman‘s socks. 59 ribbed navy helmets. 3 A6â€"inch army scarves. 41 pairs army sooke. 20 navy turtleneck sweaters. 11 sleeveless swenters. 4 pairs gloves. 6 pairs twoâ€"way mitts. 2 pairs mitts. 1 ‘balaclava helmet. Knitting, Women‘s Auxiliary (Quota) 2 cardigans with sleeves. 1 pullover with sleeves. 1 pullover, sleeveless. After the service a business meeting L pairs gloves. 10 pairs sockees. 4 togques. Branch of the Red Cross to headquarâ€" ters at Toronto:â€" . Sewing ~(Civilian Quota) 20 pairs boys‘ shorts, 10 years. 20 boys‘ blazers, 10 years. 40 shirts, 10 years. y 13 pairs women‘s slacks, 18 years. 13 blouses, 18 years. 5 skirts, size 40. 10 blouses, size 40. 13 girl‘s blazers, 10 years. 14 pinafore dresses, 10 years. 14 blouses, 10 years. 6 pairs wool shorts. 12 blouses, 10 years. 10 knee length coats, 18 years. South Porcupine Red Cross Shipment for Month of May Qospital Sewing 50 surgeon‘s towels. 12 pairs men‘s pyjamas. 4 pairs extra trousers. Dmema Festival being held there by the ‘Tiimmins, Schumacher and Kirklandâ€" Lake Caâ€"Boâ€"Gi Clubs. 3 Mrs. K. A ~and little son, John Patrick, have returned from an The following is the May shipment Civilian (Extra) Pete Louden was leader of the third platoon and Willis Maki is OC., who handled the whole company in comâ€" petent manner. The outstanding feature of the exâ€" hibition was the Rifle Drill which was givyen with no words of command. Leader of No. 1 Platoon was Jim Dogue and of No. 2 Gino Campagnola. CEM. Walter Rewegan is the best riflie shot in the corps and has won the Strathcona medal. The girls of t.he school also put on an exhibition of ;iuyqinal training for the visitors. y The" opening cerelfxonialâ€"mspectlon march past (with Ray Laforest on the triumpet)â€"was very smartly done. ‘There are almost T0 boys in the corpsâ€" and every boy in school is a member. They looked very smart in their Jong blue trousers with white stripe, navy blue shirts, with yellow ties and the regulation wedge Cadet cap. have only been in existence since last fall and Mr. Matt Mulcahy, their inâ€" structor, has done a very painstaking and praiseworthy job on them. ‘These last two days Sgt. Major Hugget has been giving them an extra polish beâ€" fore the Grand Inspection. Qwing to the rain and poor weather conditions the inspection could not be held on the High School grounds as at first intended, but was held in the arena. | . $rtâ€"= south Pox;cupiné,- May 28â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"South Porcupine High School inspected (for the first time) on; Wednesday . afterâ€" noon by Col. Ohisholxn, «O.C. Northern Division M.D. 2, S¢rgt Maijor Huggett and Capt. ‘Keit.h Stming being also in attendance. ie High School Cadets at South Porcupine Insgpected Yesterday , Mrs. Rendall suggested that the club. raise eighty dollars to sénd to the. Queen Charlotte Maternity Hospital in London, England. ..This sum will take care of a mother during child-l birth and the child for the following five years. The ladies decided to hold, card pa.rties an¢ teas and carry on work as usual during the summer months so as to raise the money. ALer the ibusiness the .hostess served a deâ€" licious lunch. After Junch a social evening was enjayed + also sent for print to make two quilts for the Red Cross,. An extra supply of cigarettes was sent overseas to Pte. Hugh Bannerman, so that Hughie could treat the boys. Schumacher, May 29â€"(Gpecial to The Advance)â€"The MciIntyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary met on Monâ€" day evening at the home of Mrs. T. Rendall, 7 Columbus Ave., Timmins. Business was discussed ‘and the ladies decided to hold a whist drive at the home of Mrs. P. Hunter, First Ave., on Friday evening, May 30th. The ladies Mcelntyre F. C. Auxiliary to Bend Money to Maternity Home in London, Eng. Schumacher Club Takes Up Another Big Patriotic Work gaen death came as a grept shock to her. ‘The late Mr. Baine was 70 years of age. Sympathy is extended to the widow and sons, Albert and Bob, of Toronto, and the Rev. F. J. Baine, Echumacher, in their sad bereavement. The funeral will be held today (Thursâ€" day) at two o‘clock to Park Lewn Cemetery. fine, when Mrs. Baine left him on Mondnytogoontothelrhomem'ro- ronto to make arrangements for him coming home on Wednesday. His sudâ€" baturday. He seemed.to get over the cperation all right and was feeling ronto when he regeived the sad news of the sudden death of his father, Mr. Albert E. Baine, Street, Toronto, who passed away Monday at midnight in the Oshewa General Hospite). Mr. and Mrs. Baine,,..Sr.. were visiting friends at Oshaws «when Mr. Baine took ill. was mayed to hospital and Oshawa Hospital Appeared to Make Good Reâ€" ‘covery from Ope:ratlon, Rev. Mr. Baine‘s covery from eration, but Died Sud m{pm‘ Tuesday evening for ‘Toâ€" l hp “b‘\;‘"fll‘ m > meme iB e All parents and teachers of Central School and any others interested are urged to try to be present at this meeting. The main speaker of the evening will be Mr. Ted Jarvis, B.A., Director of Physical Training at the Timmins High and Vocational School. Mr. Jarâ€" vis‘ quality of leadership and personal experience will occasion wide interest in his address. Mr. Bill Roberts of the Timmins Town Council will also given a short talk, his topic to centre on the town plans for playground acâ€" tivity here during the summer. (Mr. Downey of the Timmins Police Force whose activities with the T.P.A.A. are wellâ€"known and favourably recognized will be present to tell something awhout ‘his work. + Representatives of the Service Clubs have been invited to contribute to the discussion and to the information ofl Youth Service activitiecs here. I With a view to stimulating interest in the Youth Service Plan the execuâ€" tive of the Home and School Associaâ€" tion has arranged for its first meetâ€" ing to be held in ‘Central School on Woednesday, June 4th, at 8.15 p.m. This meeting. will be centred on a proâ€" gramme â€"dedicated to summer and recreational projects for boys and girls of the community. Several Speakers for Home and School Association Meet _ __It was too bad that more of our public citizens could not see this disâ€" play, but possibly a fine day may allow the boys to put it on again on the High School grounds where all may see it. boys are proud of the Corps and need public encouragement. should get a word of public thanks for his very generous gesture with the uniforms which has enabled all the boys to be equipped at low cost. of his High School Cadet Corps. He would like to stress the fact that a bugle band would be a great asset 20 Huggett with a wrist watch from the Instructor and the Cadets, as a gesture of appreciation for his work with them. Mr. Mulcahy is to be heartily conâ€" .0,,0, .0.,0,,0,,0,,0,.0, .0. .0 Sodtea* oooooooooooooooooooooooo030oooo.oooooooooo"oooooooooooo3030303003\003030%0?0?0% nds Andl @ o“:“ $Â¥ * *4 Attention Bandsmen ! ..0 10804000000000000000004®*, e S se e se en ate te die ate ie ohe cteatoate dinate oi Pn t Dorothy Walker., of South Porcupine A.YP.A., won the prize for the highâ€" est individual score and was presented The social was started with a getâ€" acquainted game "Zip, Zap," in which the members of South Porcupine and Timmins Branches became better acâ€" quainted. A series of games, "Olymâ€" pic‘‘ in feature, proved interesting. They included relay races, dashes and an obstacle race with three teams comâ€" petingâ€"Scotland, England and Canâ€" ada. Scotland won the series and each member in the team was given a prize. church the officers for the 1941 local council were installed as follows: Preâ€" sident, Jeasie Bell: Viceâ€"president, Ola Stanley; Secretary, Jim Curtis; Treaâ€" surer, Kathleen Woodall. Rev. Canon R. 8. Cushing performed the initiation ceremony, assisted by Captain Vollick, chaplin of local council. The last meeting of the AYP.A for the season was held on Wednesâ€" day evening in St. Matthew‘s Parish hallâ€"and took the form of a social eveâ€" ning with‘the members of St. Paul‘s A.Y.P.A., South Porcupine, as guests of the local branch. Social Evening Enjoyed Here Last Evening. from S. Porcupine Address Commanding Officer, The Algonqum Regiment C. A. (A), Port Arthur Ontario, or . your local Recruiting Officer. Give full partiâ€" . culars as to experience, age, etc. . Bandsmen for Brass Band â€" THE ALGONQUIN REGIMENTâ€" C.A. (A) low as Onâ€"cool nights you‘ll be glad you chose one of these coats now. They are from our regular $14.95 to $39.50 range and so advanced in styling and of such fine material that they‘ll flatter you through many seasons. Now priced a way, way down, as lored in the best traditions of Butâ€" tomley. Bizes 14 to 20. Regular prices $26.50. A Remodelling Sale feature at c e t oE Spring, Summer Here‘s a rare opportimity to have a - 7}'95 manâ€"tailored tricotine, superbly taiâ€" l 4‘3. % A delightful array of prints and silk chiffons in soft pastel shades These advanced styles from our regular $6:05 to $14.95 collection go as low S C y allâ€"over or a large colourful design, you‘ll find your frock in this glorious collection of crepe prints. Priced away down at Silk Chiffon Frocks Whether you favour a small floral Fashionâ€"minded women will call, this The Season‘s Outstanding Value Event The alterations are completed and now our two modernized stores in the Emâ€" pire Block join in bringing you. the season‘s outstanding valueâ€"event, A thrillig sale of smart clothes you will want for vacationâ€"time . . . standâ€"out fashions for inâ€"betweenâ€"seasons, now and the Fall, All are from regular stock but are far below regular price . . . all distinctively styled, just as you exâ€" pect at Beaver Fur and Ladies‘ Wear, where fashion leaders are value leaders Crepe Print Dresses Tricotine Su service in the require a buffet lunch, of sandwiches, cakes, cookies and punch. ‘A large punch bow! centred the luncheon tatile was complimented with M\hfl“" placed at either end. i .. Third ‘at Cedar, â€" Timmins ; Main at Golden . South Porcugine with a cup by Doris Read. . 'macup was presented on Muram-so:m anjoyed ma %. _ k: iz For the convenience of South Porcupine custoâ€" mers, Mr. J, M. Waterâ€" man graduate registerâ€" ed optometrist will be at our South Poreupine branch every Tuesday and Friday morning. â€" For Appointment HONE 390 . : New Service tÂ¥X +¢

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