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Porcupine Advance, 15 Jan 1942, 1, p. 2

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Mr. Harty Dobson, Second Ave., leaves tonight (Thursday) on the Northland for North Bay where he has jJoined the RCAF, Returned Missionaryâ€"In Africa many of the natives wear almost nothing. Miss Prudeâ€"Mercy! It‘s a good thing Africa is a dark continent. Bornâ€"Thursday, January Porcupine General Hospital Mrs. Fred Evans, (Marion Pirs Ave.â€"a son. The annual Congregational meeting of Trinity United Church will be held Thursday, January 22nd, all secretarâ€" les and treasurers are asked *to have their reports in order for the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Wylie spent the weekâ€"end at Noranda, where Mr. Wylic attended a Lions Club meeting. Frank Corris, of the Royal Canaâ€" dian Navy, is spending a mon‘h‘s leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corris, Second Ave. Mr. Lioyd Queen left Sunday for Barrie, where he has joined the Royal Canadian Tank Corps. Schumacher, Jan. 14 â€" (Special *o The Advance}â€"Sunday the Rev. Notâ€" man A. Healsy, of Trinity United Church, made a special appeal to the congregation for workers for the Red Cross Room at the McIntyres Arena. The cauws> is urgent. The need is great. Your li‘tle contribution might be the means of saving a life. "If unâ€" able to attend the Red Cross Room, eend for supplies, and do them at home in your spare time." Thursday evening, Januwary 8th, the McIntyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliâ€" ary met at the home of Mrs Jamts Btirrat, 50 Railroad St. Business was discussed and after a review of last year‘s activities, the ladies fe!s pleased that a lot of good work had been acâ€" complished by the club. Plans were made for a whist drive to ‘be held, Thursday evening, January 22nd, at the home of Mrs. P. Hun‘er, 104 First Ave. After the business session a game of whist was enjoyed. Mrs. P. Huntsr won the first prize and Mrs. J. Matâ€" thew won second prize. _ After the cards the hos‘sss served a delicious lunch. 4 Made Appeal for Red Cross Workers at ' Schumacher Chureh â€" Other Items of Interest Reâ€" garding Schumacher and District. News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District > n on «4 National Employers Communications from employers and employees in the following employments should be addressâ€" ed to the Secretary, National War Labour Board. Ottawa : {1) the operation of lines of steam or other ships, railways, canals or telegraphs, including all services ancillary thereto, connecting any province with any other or others of the provinces or extending beyond the limits of the province; (2) the operation of any system of air, bus or truck trans portation connecting any provincte with any other of others of the provinces or extending beyond the limits of the province; (3) the operation of any electrical power or transmission works connecting any province with any other or others of the provinces or extending beyond the limits of any province, or serving two or more provinces: (4) mining; (8) the operation of any shipyard; (6) all undertakings located in the Yukon or Northwest Territories. + Instructions to Canadian Employers and Employees concerning the Wartime W ages and Cost of Living Bonus Order, P.C. 8253. HIS Order of the Dominion Governmentâ€" which under the War Measures Act stabilizes wage rates and requires employers to pay a cost of living bonus â€" provided for the establishment of National and Regional War Labour Boards to administer the Government‘s policy. Regional Employers Employers and employees in employments other than those above designated should address their communications to the Regional War Labour Board in care of their respective provincial governments. Ottawa, Canada, January 12, 1942 The Order provides that no increase or decrease in a basic scale of wage rates may be made by any employer. Violations of this Order are subject to penalties. Extracts from the Order and the Board‘s Interpretative Rulings are given in the National War Labour Board‘s Bulletin No. 1, which may be obtained on application to any Regional War Labour Board. WARTIME WAGE CONTROL ession a game of Mrs. P. Huntsr and Mrs. J. Matâ€" rize. After the erved a delicious Globe and Mail HUMPHREY MITCHELL Minister of Labour and Chairman The National War Labour Board 8th, at the to Mr. and rosser), Echumacher, Jan. 14 â€"â€" (Special *o The Advance)â€"Mrs. James McNeil, 18 Railroad Etreet, Gold Centre, was host.â€" ess at a nicely arranged miscellaneous shower in honour of her niece, Miss Pearl Booth, who will become the bride of Mr. Roy Nicholson, in the Anglican @Aurch, Timmins, on Saturday, 24th Jnuary. The room was nicely decorâ€" ated with pink and white streamers | Large vases of flowers were nicely arâ€" ranged and over the archway leading Intod the living room was the guest of honour‘s name, "Pearl," done in pink and white. A nice social time was enâ€" joyed. Whist was played and the prize winners were:â€"18t, Miss Phyllis Clarke: 2nd, Miss Rosa Nicholson ; 3rd, Mrs. Brazeau. Af‘er the cards the guest of honour was presented with a large hamper niceély decorated with pink and white and filled to the top with lovely gifts The Misses Cowden and Phyllis Clarke made the presentation and the brideâ€"toâ€"be in a neat speech thanked them all for the lovely gifts. _Mrs, McNeil presented the brideâ€"‘oâ€"be with a lovely decorated cake with a bride and groom and minâ€" ister on the top. During the evening the hostess served a delicious lunch. The following ladies attended:â€"Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Garroway, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs, L. Nicholson, Mrs. E. Jenson, Mrs. Len Spears, Mrs. DesRoches, Mis. E. LeBlanc, Mrs. J. McComb, Mrs. Brazâ€" eau, Mrs. A. Court, Mrs. H. Cowden, Mrs. E. Dunbabin, Mrs. A. Mrs, J. Morris, MrS. R. Janes, Miss Betty MHartford, Miss Alice Cowden, Miss Phyllis Clarke, Miss Rosa Nicholâ€" son; the guest of honour, Miss Pearl Booth; the hostess, Mrs. J. MCNeil. Unable to attend but sent giftsâ€"Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. N. Mocore, Mrs. Humphries, Miss E. Court, The brideâ€"toâ€"be was on the staff of the Robert Simpson Co. 1 Ee EeCE en ns en m n ts sns mm Forestry Corpsâ€"L. Landriault, L Nicholson, B. Thrasher, G. McFarland Tanksâ€"A. Warren, R. Friesan, A Mageau, T. B. Ryan. RK.C. FEngineers â€" Al McWhinne, S. Hancock, F. W. Simms, A. Butterfield, R. Ferguscn, H. Studor, A. Morrissette, W. G. Duncan, P. Slempkowski, H. Saudino, R. P. Beaudry, J. E. Wall, A. A. Villeneuve, A. A. Méecham, D. Curâ€" tis, J. Jordan, G. R. Cudmore, P. Charbot‘e, J. Byrom, D. McChesney, /x.:. Al; Pilon. A. J. Ort, J. Napier, Wm. Prestley (Gibraltar). Charles Keates, chairman of Branch 88 Canadian Legion Overseas Service Committee, Box 250, Timmins, acknowâ€" ledges the following further cards and latters of thanks from scldiers overseas for cigarettes sent them. The cards and letters were dated overseas from Dec. 1st to Dec. 10th, and received here Jan. 5:h to Jan. 8th. R.CN.â€"R. J. RCAF.â€"G. McLean, T. E. Frantsi R.CAMC.â€"L. A. McKenzie, Pat Andrews. R.C, Artilleryâ€"I. K. Dimock, J. Winâ€" drow, H. E. Dodd, A, Olsion. Provost Corpsâ€"W. G. Lloyd, R. R Warner, Wm. Colborne, R. N. Groulx. More Messages of Thanks from Soldiers for Cigarettes Sent R.C.OXC.â€"S. Hammond, T. Keefe, W G. Armour, R. A. MclInitoch. shower Given in Honour of Miss P. Booth, Gold Centre The regular weekly mseting of the Timmins Lions Club was held in the Empire Hotel, on Mconday evening of this week with First Viceâ€"President, Gil Chenier, being the chairman. The meeting featured a shont talk by Greg Evans, local barrister, on the Wartime Prices and Trades Board. The speaker was intreduced to the meeting by Lion Harold Shook and after his very interesting talk he was thanked by Lion Howard Hutchison. Oher visitors at the meeting was George Francis, Timmins, Lion Mike Wernick, North Bay Lions Club, and Mavynard Raycroft, Timmins. Lions to Meet in Their Own Hall Next Week Decide to Hold Next Meetâ€" ing on Monday Evening in Lions Club Hall. "In view of the fact that there are many inquiries in regard to the payâ€" ment of any of the following allowances: increase of pay for 3 or 4 children; mothers‘ allowance; right to claim asâ€" signed pay; nonâ€"receipt of allowance cheque; and the many other problems arising from this phase of the war; and also to give advice on pension claims and adjustments, the pension officer has arranged to interview these persons at the Legion hall every Saturâ€" day evening at 7.30 pm. In the case of emergency, a call to phone 962â€"W any day between L12â€"1 or after 6.00 p.m. will receive prompt attention. Those conâ€" cerned are asked to coâ€"operate with this ruling, and will be assured of courteous attention to their problems." This special work has been carried on by the local branch through its reâ€" presentative, W. A. Devine, for the past two years or so, and takes much of his spare time. The work is gratuitous and given as a Legion service, and under the above pian it is hoped most can be accomplished with a little less effort, on the part of all concerned. Major Cornthwaite, .A., has now been added to the committee, and his assistance will be of great value. Many problems can be cleaned up in short time if the above request receives coâ€"operation of thosa interested. Also in Regard to Claims,| Allowances,Pay, Etece. i With a view to the speedier handling of the many probl=ms pertaining to Pensions, Dependents‘ Allowances, War Veterans Allowance, etc., the Timmins Branch of the Canadian Legion through their Pension Officer W. A. Devine has asked The Advance to give the followâ€" ing information: Asking Coâ€"operation of All Concerned in Pension Affairs a‘:n, L. BEeINt, J. Neame. To the list, Chas. Keates appends this note:â€"‘"To the troops overssas and to sailors on sea dutyâ€"If you are from Timmins or Schumacher, send us your address. If you have nop received cigarettes from us it is probably beâ€" caus}» we have no note of your being overseas, so send in the address." D. A. McGaw Infantryâ€"M. E. Jenkins, H. Bannerâ€" mian, F. EChannon, C. R. Robpar, G. Pooley, M. Moffatt, R. Aikins, B. Beauâ€" din, E. Belfit, J. Neame. Tea with a young Canadian‘s "best girl" calls for his "best suit" and this is what is posed above. The uniform, made of sturdy khaki serge, is quite like that worn by commissioned officers â€" just as comEnissicned officers in trainings wear the same uniform as their men. Composed of belted jacket worn with collar and brown tie, and slacks vith which low shoes and black socks are worn, the "walking out dress" will be ijzssued to all Canadians in the ranks within the next few weeks. Here is a sample of the "walking out dress" shortly to be issued to all Canadian soldiers to wear "off parade". To soldiers in the Army of a democracy off parade hours are essentially social occasions when the camp or barracks is forgotten and the amenities of civil life, voluntarily given up for the duration, again become important. OTHER RANKS" GET SMART NEW UNIFORM ; meeting of the Lions Club will be held to the / next Monday evening in the Lions Club k and ‘Hall, at the corner of Second avenue he was|and Mountjoy street. chison.| _A special party has been arranged ig was | for the Lions and their ladies and other i1 Mike |gues‘s. The party will be held at the ib, and [ Lions Club Hall on Tuesday, January 20th. The party will be held at eight e next}o‘clock. Says More Snow Coming pany. ‘!Me spiel held arena and who were funeral se Toronto Telegram:â€"What ever beâ€" came of the bulls and bears of Wall stteet? Schumacher, Jan. 14 â€" (Special to The Advance)â€"It was with regret word was received this week of the death of Mr. W. R. MacFarlane, in Noranda. Mr. MacFarlane was a pioneer resident of Schumacher. He was a hois man a: the McIntyre mine prior to taking over the maniagership of the John Fogg Coal and Lumber office in Schumacher. He loft here atout fourteen years ago for Kirkland Lake and later moving on to Noranda where he was in business for coal and mining supplies. He was a traveller for the Atlas Steel Comâ€" pany. He attended the curling bonâ€" sipiel held last year at the McIntyre arena and met many of his old friends who were pleased to see him. The funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 13th, at Noranda. Death of Former Popular Resident of Schumacher Weatherman Predicts Modâ€" erate to Heavy Snowfalls for Next Few Days. loaw: Saturday, max. 8, min. 24 below; Sunday, max. 15, min. 4 below; Monday, max. 16, min. 16 below; Tuesday, max. 32. min. 16 below; Wednesday, max. 30, min, 2 below: this morning at eight o‘clock, 8 above. The temperatures for the past week were: Thursday, max. 2 min. 27 beâ€" low: Friday, max. 18, below, min. 31 beâ€" Timmins is still in the grip of the cold spell that struck the district a couple of weeks ago although the temâ€" peratures are showing a wider range at the present time. Every day this week the temperature has dropped beâ€" low the zero mark at some some time during the night but the days have been warmer with the temperature beâ€" ing above zero every day except one. Last FPriday was the coldest day of the past week when the high reading for the day was eighteen below zero while the lowest was thirtyâ€"one below zero. Warmest day of the week was vyesterday when the highest recording was thirty degrees above zero and the lowest, two degrees below zero. The widest range on any day was on Tuesâ€" day when the thermometer ranged from thirtyâ€"two degrees above zero to sixteen degrees below zero, a range of fortyâ€"eight degrees. The forecast for the next few days is stormy and cold with moderate to heavy snowfall. The â€"snowfall for the past week totalled seven inches and was made up of three distinct snowâ€" storms. On Monday four inches fell while another three inches fell on Tuesâ€" day and one inch yesterday. (Canadian Army Photo) For Release 14â€"1â€"1942 A feature of the mesting was hearty welcome to Sister Tackaber: to join the Past Worthy Matron‘s Cir cle, the invitation being extended b Brother Goodman, in his very efhiâ€" cient way, acted as Installing Worthy Patron for Brcother Neily, Worthy Patâ€" ron elect; Brother Crisp, Associate Patron: Brother Collyer, Sentinsl, and Sister Bennett, Warder. assisting in the ins‘l‘stion of oflicers were as follows: Ins:alling Maâ€" tron, Mrs. Rose Anderson, P.D.D.GM.: Installing Patron, Mr. James Gocdaman, P.W.P.; Installing Marshal, Mrs|. W. White, P.WM.: Installing Chsnlain Y4)0 10 in any c Several visitors were preser Porcupine Chap‘er, as well as from coutside Chapters,. and the ence was welcomed at the inst meeting. Officers Installed at the Arbutus Chapter 0. E. S. Worthy Matron Sister Jackson‘ wors a cor:iage of red roses, the gift of he: daugkiter, Mrs. Violet Morrow, and carâ€" ried a bouque; of red roses, a gift of true expression from her husbhand. A the new Wor‘hy Matron was being inâ€" stalled, Sisrer Ralph, Pas‘t Worthy Maâ€" tron, rendered the beautiful solo "My Task", this selection being the Wor‘hy Matron‘s favourite. She was accomâ€" panied on ‘the piano by Sister Richâ€" ards, Past Worthy Matron, and th> enâ€" tire gathering was inspired by the beauty of the selecticn. drland. Marchalâ€"Myrs. Chri<i Chaplainâ€"Mrs. Annic be installed at a later d unable to be at the m illnass). Crganistâ€"Miss Blanc} Adalrâ€"Mrs. Wilis. Ru‘hâ€"Mrs Helen Lak Es "herâ€"Mrs. N Marthaâ€"Mrs. Alice G Electaâ€"Mrs. Mabel Warderâ€"Mrs. Rebecca Rentinelâ€"Mr. Percy C The int‘a‘llaition took an Anchor Service, the senting a ship, very ch the new Worthy Ma‘tro Patron, and also represe that the officers were se grand new year. Impressive â€" Ceremony Tuesday Evening. 1t he ( Treasur Asscciat stalled War‘th 21 Wilson Ave As owner is leaving town thi business is reasonably priced fo quick sale. Cash is preferred bu monthly payments arranged i desired. Apply Here is a wellâ€"established busiâ€" ness that simply has to be sold by the end of the month! Reason owner leaving town. Completely modern throughout . . . equipâ€" ment consists of:;: 2 Halliwell Aerocrats, 1 Turbinator, 1 new Lido Automatic Electric Hair Waver, 2 beauty tables and 5 modgarn chrome chairs, telephone desk and chair, mirrors, Venetion blinds, etc. Must Be Sold BEA U TY PARLOR By Jan. 30th Margot Past Worthy enled Brother Philp, the thy Patron with his Jowel, Philp had proved so effiâ€" every capacity. Brother i making the presentation, e retiring Worthy Patron on chara Neilly 11 he 1l form of Worth he fac Vl r presâ€" illation from 1 tors More Donations to the Children‘s Aid The District of Cochrane Children‘s Aid Socie‘y, with headquarters at Timâ€" mins, acknowledges the following donâ€" ations:â€" Donations to December 31st, 1941 Arbw:us Chapter OES. s Puflaloâ€"Ankerite Employees. Miss E. R. Baker. Bank of Montreal. H. W. Darling. Delnite Community Committee, Mrs. J. W. Hamilton. Hollinger Gold Mines. V. James. Mrs. Monck, Dr. H. G. Metcalfe. Northern Lights Royal Arch Chapter. W. H. Pritchard. Paymaster Employees. W. Stanley. Timmins Fire Fighters. E. B. Weir. Christmas Gifts to the Shelter Dr. Dupuis. Porcupine Hardware and Furniture Winners at Weekly Auxiliary Whist Drive o at Anderson‘s Grocery Midland Coal or Canmore Briquettes Phone 169â€"J GOLDENXN CITY Frank Sgro Sons FREE DELI 158 Main St. Builders‘ Supplies Home Furnishings Phone 84 88 Bruce Avenue 181 Moore Street, South Porcupine BIRD‘S EYE BRAND FROSTED FOOoDpsS Special Peas and Corn on Cob Red Ribbon Brand Baby Beef South End Garage FOR SERVICE and QUALITY M Repairs to All Makes of Cars 24 Hour Service Choice Groceries and Meats Tobaccos and Confectionery Fresh Vegetables Economy Store South Porcupine Directory Cook, Past Wor‘hy Matron, on of all Past worthy Matrons. Rutherford, Past Worthy Matron ‘vr expressed their eagemess °0 Sister Tackaberry join them, and resented her with a lovely flowâ€" nembership pin. the installation ceremony, a jlelicious lunch was served to the COAL and WOOD ALBERTA COAL AUTO REPAIRS F. Landreville (prop.) THIS WINTER BURN 11 ‘om Mrs Smith, 2 on Procgeeéd‘s "Join us for Good Fun on Good Iceqvith Good Music.‘" ADMISSIONâ€"i15¢ EVERY Tues. Thur. Sat. Evenings 8.00 to 10.00 p.m. South Porcupine South Porcupine oneâ€"half tables of whist on Tuesday evening at the ly whist drive held by the liary of the Canadian Lsâ€" Legion hall. Myrs. Chevreâ€" s, Rollins won the door vinners at whis were as es: 1st, Mrs. Jackson, 2nd, con, 3rd, Mrs. Lainsbury on Mrs. Sinclair:; Gentlemen: h, 2nd, Mr. Lloyd, and 3rd, _ on a cut from Mrs. Chalâ€" Refrigerators Radios S, Porcupine TIMMINS AREN A Phone 55 Funeral on Wednesday of Late Mrs. Marianne Loam Puneral services were held on Wedâ€" nesday afternoon at 2 o‘clock from her late residence, 166 Spruce street south, for the late Mrs. Marianne Loam, wife of Mr. Loam, who passed away on Monâ€" day at her home. The late Mrs. Loam was fortyâ€"eight years old. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and family. Company Orders D Co. Algongquin Regt. C. A Syllabus Monday, Jan. 18thâ€"Pren LM.G Drill and Arms Dril\}. Thursday, Jan. 22ndâ€"Bren LM.G Bayonet Training. Dressâ€"iBattle and Belt. Regimental School â€" Tussday, Jan 20th and Thursday, Jan. 22nd. at 193 PLUMBING and HEATING "D" Company Orders ing January 24, 1942, y man, Cag.., O "D"‘ â€" hours Company Parades â€" 19th, and Thursday, Jan hours. HOLLAND BROS 143 Commercial Ave. PJ} Cor. Golden Moore, 8. Porcupine TMPERIAL OIL PRODUCTS ©6 ATLAS TIRES and BATTERIES Agents for McDOWELL MOTORS LTD, Ford and Mercury Cars and Trucks Thursday. Jann +# At Popular Prices American Anthracite Canmore Briquettes Rosedaleâ€"Big Horn Canadian and Grenadier Stoker 39 Bruce Avenue, South Porcupine Gasoline, Grease and Oils, Guttaâ€" Percha Tires and Tubes, Prestâ€"Oâ€" Lite Batteries Cars Washed and Simonized C. LANDON and T. E. CAHILL Proprietors DISPENSING CHEMIST Christmas Gifts Cards and Wrappings 61 Bruce Ave. 8. Pore: PHONE 119 WE DELI V. James. | Kinsmen. 3 3 Lions Club, Marshallâ€"Ecclestone Ltd. Mr. and Mrs, Wm, Nico! Mrs, A. J. Shraggse. South Porcupine School Telephone Co. Operators Mt. Taylor. E. L. Urquhart. . .,, . Mrs. W. Walker. 146 Dome Avenue Pho sSOUTH ~PORCUPINE Plumbing and Heating Complete Furnace Work SERVICE STATIONS FUELS HIGHEST QUALITY H. J. Thompson Shell Service Station Cameron‘s Drug Store Nap Hout DRUGGISTS 8. Porcupine WE DELIVER Phone 2120 Phone 363 intry Jan. 1930

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