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Porcupine Advance, 2 Oct 1941, 1, p. 2

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St. Paul‘s Beautifullly Deâ€" corated for â€" Occasion. Other South. Porcupine and Dome News. Harvest Festival Services at South Porcupine Chure} Congratulations to our local townsâ€" man, Thomas Wilson. who has been raised to the rank of Company Serâ€" geant Major of the Home Guard, and is sitationed at Monteith. Congratulations also to Frank Hovey of the RCAF. Fourteen months ago he joined the Algonquin Regiment from the Porcupine Camp. He transâ€" ferred to the Air Force, and two weeks ago had his "wings‘" pinned on at the school at Saskatoon, Saskatchemwan. Promoted to the rank of Sergeantâ€" Pilot he came to visit his brother, Mr. Ed. Hovey here, before leaving as inâ€" structor for Trenton. On Sunday he received a wire saying he had received Mt. and Mrs. Grant McKinnon and Billy, of Atherley, spentâ€"the weekâ€"end with friends in town. Mr. MceKinnon is greatly improved in health. At the morning. service on Sunday in the United Church Mr. Thomas Kelly was ordained as an elder of the church and admitted to session. He takes the place of the late Mr. Joseph E. Evans. Mrs. J. D. Hean and Catherine, who have been visiting Mrs. Ewing. spent some days in Timmins 'fiefore leaving for home in Gravenhurst. Mr. and Mrs. Grant MCK Billy, of Atherley, spentâ€"the with friends in town. Mr: is greatly improved in healt South Porcupine, Oct. 1â€"â€"(Special to The Advance>â€"Harvest Festival serâ€" vices were ‘held in St. Paul‘s Anglican church on Sunday, Archdeason Woodâ€" all preachingz at both services The church had been beautifully decorated by the ladies on Saturday‘ with fruit and flowers, and looked very© lovely. A sheaft of Indian corn grown locally by. Mr. C. . P. Walker was part of the front decoration and is exceptional, we believe, so far north. This patch grew in a sheltered spct in a back yard, grew to eight feet in height and provided cobs of green corn which were ediblé. Wonderful fAicws>r specimens grown locally formed part of the deâ€" coration and fine vegetables., The east window was ncotable. A large "V" made on a wire frame, of gladioli flower heads, in red, white and blue, with the Morse Code for "V" in white at the front and maile by Mr. W. S. Skinner, was most effective especially at the eveningz> service when floodâ€" mwith the Morse C: at the front and Skinner, was mos at the evening> : lighting made it Mrs A. Perissit in Kirkland Lake E. Herman Co. QUALITY FURS fi\ K\\ DISPLAY AT Shaheen‘s Dept. Store 19 Pine Street South Special Showing 1t Oct. 1â€"iSpecial to Â¥vest Festival serâ€" 3t. Paul‘s Anglican Archdeason Woodâ€" ed. very~© lovely. n grown locally was part of the is exceptional, th. This patch pot in a back t in heizht and weekâ€"end by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Roy Faulconer, of Golden Ave., South Porcupine, anâ€" nounce the marriage of their youngest daughter, Laura, to Sapper Thomas M. Fitzpatrick (Fitz), formerly of South Porsupine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick, of Smooth Rock Falls, The weddinz was solemnized in London, Ont.., on September 22nd, where the bridegroom is stationed with the R.C. A.F. Mrs. R. Faulconer, who was presâ€" ent at the wedding, returned home on Sunday. Mrs. McGuire who has been a patient in St. Mary‘s Hospital for the past ten days is progressing favourably, but her condition is such that no visitors are allowed for a few days, She is grateâ€" ful for the messages of good cheer sent to her by friends throughout the camp and appreciates the messjages of sympathy receiv¢éd on the Cross of her little daughter (Bonnie Glen) who died at birth. Friends in South Porcupine wish her a speedy recovery. his commissi Officer Hove Bob Adamson Winton S. Adat call to the N: Pite. Max Smith left on Monday to join the Algonquin Regt. at Camp Sinilo, Mrsb Harper (mother of Dr. B. H. Harper) with Mrs. Forster, her daughâ€" Mr. Edward McGuire, 166 Elm street north, Timmins, is spending the week at the home of Mrs. McGuire‘s parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Murphy, Dome Mines. ter, of Toronto, and Mrs. Lewis, of Deâ€" troit, are visitors for two weeks at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Harper, Doms Mines. * Miss Callista Harty, Miss Cora Lawn and Mr. G. Moore, of Campbell‘s Bay, who were in South Porcupine for the Rocheâ€"Harty wedding, left on Monday Ti. and â€"M1I Ave.. | sSEE THEM ON DISPLAY AT msOIl, sOn Qil °. Adamson, has Hi Timmins OFFICIALA INSTRUCTORS, ETC., OF TIMMINS AIR CADETS NO. 10 i1VE M pital. Miss Martha Schmelzle, of Toronto, is spending two weeks‘ holiday in South Porcupine visiting her father, Mr. C. Schmelzle, and her sisters and brother. Mrs. George Bannerman, of Pottsâ€" ville, left on Saturday for Toronto, where she will attend the Grand Chapâ€" ter of the Eastern Star which msets this week for its 26h anniversary at the Roval York Hotel. Mrs. Bannerâ€" man will be the official delegate of the local O.E.S. Chapter. Mrs. E. A. J. McKittrick, who has been in Toronto for some time is back in town and has taken up residence in her new home at the corner of Moore and Bruce. The Legion Ladies held a very nice bridge party at their hall on Monday, although the attendance was rather disappointing. Seven tables were for bridge and the ladies served a most delicious lunch after cards. As the crowd was not as large as; expected four prizes instead of eight were given in addition to the door prize. First prize for bridge (pair of embroidered pillowâ€" slips) was won by Mrs. Bentley Webb; sizcond prize (buffet set) was.won by Mrs McJanet; third prize (double deck of cards) went to Mrs. H. Blood; fourth prize (vase)y was won by Mrs. Phillips. The door prize (a bowl) went to Mrs. Daisy Freeman. First Fall Meeting of Deloro Home and School Association Will all who have wool out, and are knitting for the overseas‘ boys‘ parcels, please try to finish socks before October 15th,‘ as the ladies of the Soldiers‘ Comforts Fund will be packing the next consizgnment at that time? township where they reside. The quesâ€" tion to be decided appears to be wheâ€" ther they have to pay poll tax twice. There were only a few minor traffic cases and three drunks. A man acâ€" cused of stealing a chair was told to return the chair. He had taken the chair simply as a drunken prank. glican Church, as President of the loâ€" cal branch. Mtr. and Mrs. Ivan Lang are on {wo weeks‘ holiday in the Oftawa Valley. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millar, of Iroâ€" juois Falls, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gibbons over the weekâ€"end. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Slotnick, of Golden avenug, announce the marriage cf their eldest daughter, Dora, to Dr. Julius Lavine, of Toronto. The wedâ€" jlinz took place recently in Toronto. Miss M. Arbour is home after holiâ€" daying in Toronto. FEornâ€"To Mr. and Mrsâ€"John Macâ€" kay, of 28 Helmer Ave., on September ?7th, a son, in Porcupine General Hosâ€" Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johns left on Friday for vacation in Montreal. While in that city Mrs. Johns will atâ€" tend the Dominion annual convention of the Women‘s Auxiliary of the Anâ€" Police Court The mosit,.important cases at court Tuesday were remanded to next week. A number of men, working at a mine in one township paid poll tax there but are being sued for poll tax by the South Porcupine, Oct. 2â€"(Spécial to The Advance)â€"The first fall meeting of the Deloro (Buffaloâ€"Ankerite) Home and School Club was held on Friday in the School with the President, Mrs. A. R,. Kinkel, in the chair. Mr. P. Murphy spcke in behalf of St. John Ambulance work â€" outlining courses in home nursing, first aid and ARP. work. Guest speaker was Mr. Notter, principal of the s::thool. He exâ€" pressed his pleasure at bemg given the opportunity â€"of meeting the parents, and his enthusiasm for the new cours*t of study, giving some personal ideas on education and was well received. Refreshments were served in the Red Cross rooms by the ladies of the Delâ€" nite Mine. The third Friday tinstead of the fourth) is decided upon as being the montlhily meeting night of the Assoâ€" cilation. The officers of the Home and School Club are:â€"President, Mrs. A. R. Kinâ€" kel; viceâ€"president, Mrs. L. Goedbloed (Paymaster); secretary, Mrs. R. C. Stavely; treasurer, Mrs. E. Dupont. Executiveâ€"Mrs. J. Keyes (Delnite): Mrs. K. Buchmann, Mrs. C. Longley, Mrs, E. White, Mr. A. R. Kinkel, Mrs. McNulty, Miss Denisevitch and Myr. Notter. Membership convenerâ€"Mrs. E. White Hospitality convenerâ€"Mrs. Moffett. Programme convenersâ€"Mrs. E. Duâ€" pont, Mr. Notter, Mrs. Kinkel. Health convenerâ€"Myrs. Goedbloed. Parent Education convener â€" Mrs. John Seal. War Services convener â€" Mrs. K Buchmann. Phyllisâ€"Well, why don‘t you knit him one?â€"Giobe and Mail. Myrtleâ€"John‘s got his Home Guard uniform now, and he‘s dying for a parachute jumper to come along. ..\ Over $1,425 Sent by »â€"â€" Bomb Victims‘ Fund South Porcupine south Porcupine, QOct. 1â€"(Epecial to The Advancelâ€"The followinz stateâ€" ment of the South «Porcupine British Bomb Victims: Fund has been certified and Ihmanded to us as dated Sept. 30th, 1941 : â€"â€" Up to Sept. 5th nine hundred and ninety pounds, or 4,425.30, has been sent to the Lord Mayor of London‘s fund and acknowledged. A few storâ€" ies in connection with the methods of moneyâ€"raising are appended to this statement. Juna 13th, forward $2.07; M. B Harper (sale of purse) $5.00; June 14th, Dome Mines‘ War Charities Fund $400; Juns 1¢th, Mrs. J. R. $5; June 27th, Deme War Charities Fundi $400. (‘Transferred £180,. $806.66). August 14th, Dems War Charities Fund $500.00; August 20th, Mrs. J. R. $2.50;: August 26th, Mrs, K. C. Reâ€" ceipt No. 20 $5.00. Sept. 3rd, Woods and Whetham Stag $8.19;: Sopt. 5th, Porcupine Salvage Committee, $50. (Transferred £125â€" $560.81). * Sept. 12th, Mrs. J. R. $10.00; Sept. 16th, Past Noble Grands‘ Club, Kitchâ€" ener Rebekah Lodge, South Porcupine $8.00; Sept. 29th, South Porcupine Public School $25.15; Sept. 29th, Finâ€" nish Aid Society $52.60; G. Helmer, $100.00. Balance $206.04. The venture of the Publjic School pupils of South Porcupine in editing a school paper published and sold three times a year had very desirable reâ€" sults. It appreciably raised the standâ€" ard of written â€" English, especially among the senior classes, and from a monetary standvoint was quite sucâ€" cesi‘ul. The last year paper stafftâ€"a number of whom are now attending High Schoolâ€"left the substantial balâ€" ance of $46.15 in the treasury. At a meeting for reâ€"organization held Sepâ€" temiber 18th, twentyâ€"five dollars of this sum was voted to be donated to the Bomb Victims Fund. The remainder is to be used to finance the paper durâ€" ing 1941â€"1942. An elderly lady does her part toâ€" ward helping the Fund. She lives on the Moosonee line, nearer the North Pols than South Porcupine, and, by little ®"teas", and other endeavours s>nds in her contributions to our fund. One quite substantial contribution came by way of a bet. Two farmers owning good horses, disputed the right of the cther to claim the best tsam. They agreed to abide by the decision of a FPair judge. The loser agreed to pay this sum to our Fund. At the Fair at Porquis 5unction recently the deâ€" cision (by "pulling" strength) was given. The loser promptly paid up. Last Thursday the loyal Canadian Finnish Aid ladies held an afternoon "tea and coffee‘ in the Masonic hall. From 1 pm. to 9 these ladies worked. The sale of coffee bread and the servâ€" ng of tea netted. the sum of $52.60 which was promptly handed in to the Fund. Ladies in charge were: Mrs. P. Kornohen, Mrs. A. Ollila, Mrs., P. Heikâ€" kus, Mrs. N. Wilenius, Mrs. M. Kiskinâ€" en, Mrs. M. Kaitola, Mrs. C. Niskanen, Mrs. M. Haapala, Mrs. N. Thander and Mrs. J. Jarvi. South Porcupine, Oct to The Advance. The gold watch upon which tickets were sold was won on Saturday by a young boyâ€"Kayo Tlolaâ€"with ticket number 33. The Popularity contest result was announced toâ€"night. Seven girls enâ€" tered their names and were indefatigâ€" able in selling tickets for the various events of Carnival week. All will reâ€", ceive gifts from the Kiwanis Club, but the grand prize of a gold wrist watch | will be awarded to Norbertine Ferngan[ whose votes numbered 396,300.. In the Beautiful Baby Contest the‘ iudges (two doctors and a teachern jJudges (IwWwOo doctors and a teacner) wisely decided that all the contestants were so beautiful, every child deserved a prize, so framed photographs of the entrants will be presented to each of the following:â€"Arlene Truant, 4 years old:;: Joan McCarthy, 4 years; Jackie Costello, 2 years; Muried Clement, 2 years; Barbra Ewing, 5 years; Marâ€" lene Ann Harvey, 2 yvears. Ist. Special | An exceedingly pretty wedding took | place on Saturday, September 2%th in | St. Joachim‘s Church, South Porcupine, \ when Clare Ann Harty, third daughter !of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Harty of Campbell‘s Bay, became the bride ‘of Reginald Michael Roche, son of the |late Mr. and Mrs. M. Roche, of Forest, i Ont. The ladies of the Eastern Star Order held a most satisfactory tea and homeâ€" batxing sale on Friday in the Masonic Hal® It was well patronized and as usual with this organization a deliâ€" clous tea was served amid pleasant surroundings. Lovely garden fowers graced the tables which were set with dainty linen and china.. Mrs. George Bannerman (Worthy Matron for South Porcupine Chapter) received the guests and donated a nice desk set as a doorâ€" prize. This was won by Mrs. T. Farâ€" rell, A pair of Hudson‘s Bay blankets for which tickets had been sold, was drawn for during the afternoon, the fortunate winner being Mrs. Charles Jamieson. Mrs. H. Weir was convenor of the affair being assisted by Mrs. R. Mansfield, Mrs. D. McInnis, Mrs. R. Kerr, Mrs. McQuarrie, Mrs. D. Reed, Mrs. R,. Wallace and Mrs. J. Spitz. Those in charge of the home baking were: Mrs. T. Gibbons and Mrs. H. Blood. Delightful Tea Held by S. Porcupine Eastern Star South Porcupine, Oct to The Advance. Pretty Wedding Event at South Porcupine Church Rev. Father Roberge officiated at the nuptial mass, and special decorations gladioli and other flowers adorned the edifice. * The bride who was given away by her brother, Mr. Andrew Harty, looked lovely in a simply made gown of white Q@ueen Elizabeth chiffon, cut full and South Porcupine, Oct. 1st. Special to The Advance. Mere is a group of the nflicors\. exeâ€" cutive, instructors, etc., of the Timâ€" mins Air Cadets No. 10. Back â€" row:>â€"Mr. McClung, inâ€" structor in woodwork:;: Mr. Geo. A. Gibson, first aid; Mr. Russ Bailey, acling supe. ntendent of st. John Ambulance Brigade; Mr. sSparrow, maps and map reading; Mr. L. Croâ€" teau, engineering; Mr. Reg. Fisher; Mr, Roy, radio;: Mr. Tavior. Front row: Fritz Woodbury, secâ€" retary of Boys "K." Club; Mr. Baiâ€" ley, Flight Commander; Mr. Fairâ€" hurst, drill _ sergeant; Squadron Leader Hodgetts; Mr. P. T. Moisley, 0.C.; Mr. Burt, viceâ€"president of Timmins Kiwanis Club; Mr. F. McDowell, mechanic Mr. Bates, Flight Commander, and Mr. Watson Flight Commander. The George Taylor Automotive Supply Special of floor length, with corset waistline, and bishop sleeves, and high neckâ€" line. Mer fAingerâ€"tip length veil was of tulle caught to her head in a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a |Colonlal bouquet of peach coloured gladioli. Her sister Miss Marguerite Harty, was bridesmaidâ€"pretty in a gown of shell pink chiffon made on the same lines as the brides, with silver trimâ€" ming. With, this wore a tiny flower hat of pale blue. Miss Callista Harty, youngest sister of*the bride, was second bridesmaid. Her gown was of blue chiffon, with quilted bolero and she wore blue acâ€" cesscries with a tiny flower hat of shell pink. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride‘s sister, Mrs. T. Cahill, was attended by }}the immediate relatives and friends of ) both parties and Father Roberge. A reception, at which numbers of friends called to wish the happy pair |all happiness, followed the breakfast, $ Mrs. Cahill receiving the guests ip..a {floorâ€"length gown of airâ€"blue chiffon, |with gold passenmenterie trimming, and wearing a corsage of red roses. The bride and groom left later by car for a honeymoon in the Ottawa Valley, the bride wearing a suit of York blue cut on Military lines with belt, with black offâ€"theâ€"fact hat, black shoes and silver fox scarf. | | Both bridesmaid carried identical Colonial bouquets of pink roses. Mr. David Farrell acted as best man while Mr. T. Cahill and Mr. Merrill Harty were ushers. lines ming fNowe The wedding music was played by Miss P. LaForest and the Children‘s Choir (trained by Miss T. Burns) sang very sweetly, soloists being Rita Huot and Rita Costello. "Just for Toâ€" day", was one of the special hymns. They will reside at Jerome Lake Mines, flying in from Biscotasing. Mrs. Roche has resided in town for the past twelve years and has made many friendg, as the numbers of beauâ€" tiful wedding gifts testify. PFPor five years he was popular assistant in the Post Office, and for some time also was employed in the Township buildâ€" ing as clerk. To both Mr. and Mrs. Roche we exâ€" tend best wishes for their future hapâ€" piness. Tag Day for Navy League at South End Last Week South Porcupine, Oct. lst. Special to The Advance. Tag day for the Navy League (Thursday last) was a very wet and unpleasant day, yet in spite of this, willing taggers braved the weather and netted the very nice sum of $78.53 to be turned over to the Fund. Mrs. H. R. M. Turner was convener of the tagâ€" gers and was assisted by Mrs. Mcâ€" Garry (whose box contained over $25â€" highest for the day), Mrs. Campagâ€" nola, Mrs. T. Farrell, Mrs. W. Rayner, Miss FRancesca Cattarello and Hazel Steeves. In addition to these ladies several others relieved for short YOUR CHANCE to glide straight through the winter season preparedâ€"at half the price. At the George Taylor‘ Automotive Supply you can get everything you need to make winter driving safe and comfortable. Insure yourself against trouble by getting ready for winter now! Won‘t Harm Hose Connections Protects against Freezeâ€"U Prevents Rust and Corrosion Does Not Boil Away Is Not Expensive. Fill Up Now With Super Pyro Anti â€" Freeze S3fF MeINTYRE GYMNASIUM * ~ Pupils and Staff < Say Goodbye to Porcupine Principal South Porcupine, Oct. Ist. Special to The Advance. ' On Friday afternoon the pupils and ‘teachmg staff of Porcupine public schools said goodbye to a beloved prinâ€" cipal in the assembly hall of the school â€"Mr. Don Millar, who is join |ing the R. C. A. F. in Toronto. | Mr. Millar‘s own class made a guard of honour from the classâ€"room to the Iassembly hall and bhe was greeted with "For He‘s a Jolly Good Fellow" on his entry. A young pupil Sylvia Koski, read an address compiled for the occassion in an appropriate manner, her feelings getting the better of her, as she read. All the pupils showed some emotion as they reaiized that this occasion meant ‘farewell to a teacher who had been with them for most of their school days. As a token of their affecâ€" tion he was presented with a small portable radio from them all, Douglas Dunbar presenting the gift. Mrs. Millar, who was leaving Porâ€" cupine with her husband, was * also honoured by being presented with a glorious bouquet of yellow and bronze chryvsanthemums. Dance to the Sparkling rhvthm of The "Mac‘"‘ Ambassadars ‘â€"â€"* ADMISSION :â€": $1.00 Couple _ Ladies 10¢ Mr. and Mrs. Millar and little daughâ€" ter left on Saturday for Toronto. Dome Mines Companyâ€"from its War Charities Chestâ€" sent $20.00 as a donaâ€" tion to the Navy League headquarters, so Dome Mines property was not taggâ€" ed. periods during the day until .compellâ€" ed by the downpour to finish. Sheâ€""My dad takes things‘ apant to see why they don‘t go." Heâ€"*"*So what?" Sheâ€"‘"You‘d better go." â€"Columbia Jester. THURSDAY. OCTOBER, 2ND. 1941 7 Cedar St. 8. DID HE HAVE AN ALARM? Electric Sprayers For Rent $1.80 FUMIGATO R Phone 1672

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