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Porcupine Advance, 12 Mar 1942, 1, p. 2

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Porcupine Hardware and Furniture Anderson‘s Grocery Frank Sgro Sons Toabaccos and Confeetionery Fresh Vegetables PHONE 184 FREE DELIVERY 181 Moore Street, South Porcupine 158 Main St. Builders‘ Supplies Home Furnishings Phone 84 Midland Coal or Canmore Briquettes Phone 169â€"]J fl‘he Schumacher Lad: ‘Anglican Church held Tuesday evening at th BIRD‘S EYE BRAND FROSTED FOODns Repairs to All Makes of Cars 24 Hour Service 88 Bruce Avenue Phone speaker and he hoped t} message given by Mr. Fela: the means of helping Ca effort. He reminded the ai although there was only of las Victory bond given as a was lots more for sale an all that could afford to would do so. There was a fifty dollar bond. Mrs. A lan, of Timmins and Mr. TC Schumacher tied, so Mr. Ri them the choice of either straight bingo game or cut highestâ€" number. Mr. Clar lady the choice. iMrs. Mac they could not split the be paid twentyâ€"five dollars to don to give Mr. Clark an the bond amid great appla MacMillan being a good spc Martindalé presented her w rirrili_ to Mtr. Rear. don to give Mr. Clark and she took the bond amid great applause for Mrs. MacMillan being a good sport. Pather rtindale presented her with the fifty dollar Victory bond he also. reminded the audience there were lots more bonds for sale. FOR SERVICE and QUALITY South End Garage Special Peas and Corn on Cob Red Ribbon Brand Baby Beef game, introduced the speaker, MYr. ' nd gave a very inspiring and inâ€" teresting talk on the Victory Loan and he pointed out it was the duty of every Canadian to support the objective. In concluding his speechn he reminded the audience to "Bu?Y"Fittory Bonds." The Rev. Father Martindale thanked the speaker and he hoped the inspiring message given by Mr. Feland would be the means of helping Canada‘s War effort. He reminded the audience that although there was only one fifty dolâ€" las Victory bond given as a prize there was lots more for sale and he hoped all that could afford to buy them would do so. There was a tir for the fifty dollar bond. Mrs. Alf. MacMilâ€" lan, of Timmins and Mr. Temmy Clark Schumacher tied, so Mr. Reardon gave WE L Schumacher, March 12â€"(Special to ‘The Advance) â€" Mr. Perland of the Victory Loan committee was on hand Thursday evening at the regular bingo game held in Alphonsus Parish church basement. A fifty dollar Vicâ€" torty bond, given by the officials, was one of the prizes for the evening. Mr. Cliff Reardon, organizer of the bingo Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. Victory Loan Bond Prize at Bingo at Schumacher Road Choice Groceries and Meats es i s s on ocmsc News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District “â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"_â€"-â€"â€"_â€"- . '. R C o es tmscc OOA hm avsize 7 Cedar St. S South Porcupine Directory Economy Store COAL and WOOD ALBERTA COAL AUTO REPAIRS Electric Spra yers F, Landreville (prop.) THIS WINTER BURNX HARDW ARE South Porcupine South Porcupine ROCERS FUMIGATOR C JVi CHWILiE! pPiaying a ame or cutting for the . Mr. Clark gave the (Mrs. MacMillan said split the bond but she GOLDENX CITY adies‘ Guild of the eld their meetir?é the home of Mrs. Refrigerators Radios 8. Porcupine For Rent Phone 162 Phone 1675 Phone 55 Vera and Joyce Jenkins, Olga Berâ€" nyck, Mildred Verbick, Margaret Keeâ€" ley and Aléx Fulton of the Porcupine Skating Club headlined the Kirkland Lake Kiwanis Ice Carnival on Wednesâ€" day of this week. They left Schuâ€" macher on Tuesday for the neighbou»â€" ing gold town, and their work in the carnival last night was one of the speâ€" cial features, and brought further glory to the club they represent. Porcupine Skating Club Stars at Kirkland Lake PLUMBING and HEATING Guardsman ‘Charles Pennie, of the Veterans‘ Home Guard, stationed at Gravenhurst, is visiting at his home McDOWELL MOTORS LTD, Ford and Mercury Cars and Trucks The McIntyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary held their monthly meeting Thursday evening, March 5th, at the home of Mrs. Victor Phillips, Second Ave. Several items of business were discussed. ‘There will be a meeting of the club members at the home of Mrs. James Stirrat, on Wedanesday, March 11th, and on Wednesday, March 18th, a whist drive will be held at the home of Mrs. P. Hunter,; 104 Pifst Ave. Everybody is invited to this whist drive. ‘After the business the hostess served a delicious lunch. After lunch a social time was enjoyed. Cor. Golden Moore, S. Porcupine % TMPERIAL OIL PRODUCTS ®% ATLAS TIRES and BATTERIES 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 s A cA 4 The â€" Schumacher "Happy â€" Gang" card club met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. James Smith, Second Ave. Five hundred was played and the prize winners were: 1st, Mrs. Lenâ€" chuk; 2nd, Myrs. Rickard; 3rd, Mrs. Entwhistle. After the cards the hosâ€" tess served a delicious lunch. After lunch a social period was enjoyed. CANDY also ANNIE LAURIEâ€" 61 Bruce Ave. 8. Porcupine PHONE 119 WE DELIVER | __The Women‘s Association of Trinity United ~Church held. their monthly meeting on Monday evening in the church hall. Mrs. P. A. Boyce, préâ€" sident of the association, was in the }chair. Business was discussed. A reâ€" port was given of the tea and fashion show held at the Mcintyre Arena and Mrs. Bovee was pleased to say that it was a great success. The ladies decidâ€" ed to hold other teas and raise money which will be donated to the church fund. ‘After the business session, a tasty lunch was served by Mrs. N. A. Healéy and Mrs. W. Wills. After lunch a social period was enjoyed. The Twentyâ€"fivers Bridge Club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. wW. Good, Second Ave. Bridge was played and the prize winners were:â€" 1st, Miss L. Wing: 2nd, Mrs. W. Good. After the cards a nice social time was enjoyed. During the evening the hostess served a delicious lunch. 146 Dome Avenue Phone 363 sSOUTH PORCUPINE AVE, Was a great success. Literature was distributed to the members from the Wartitme Price and Trade Board concerning inflation and war time prices. After the business the meeting closed with the singing of the League hymn. C DISPENSING CHEMIST Exclusive Agency: PAGE SHAW Plumbing and Heating Complete Furnace Work the librarvy room of the church. Mi John Griffiths, president of the Leagu was in the chair. Business was di cussed and plans were made for t} annual supper to be held in the churd hall on S8t. Patrick‘s Davy, Tuesda March 17th. A special meeting f. nominations will be held Monda March 23rd. The president was pléa: ed to announce that the Valentine t and sale of home baking held at tt lhome of Mrs. John OTLeary, Secon Tuesday e men‘s Leagur Church held SERVICE STATIONS A. Dunilop, Second Ave. The president Mrs, Ben Davis, was in the chair. Business items were discussed and plans were made for the Easter tea and saile of aprons. After the business session the hostess served a delicious lunch. After lunch a social period was enjoyed. Tuesday evening the Ladies‘ Guild and members of the congregaâ€" tion met at the home of Mrs. B. Eyolftâ€" son, Cedar street, for choir practice. H. J. Thompson Shell Service Station Cameron‘s Drug Store Nap Hout DRUGGISTS Agents for Proprietors Pirst Ave. this whist the hostess After lunch . the cond Mrs A very nice whist drive was held on Monday at the home of Mrs. C. H. Libby, of Dome Extension, under the auspices of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Legion, Under better weather 5 q e t i9 «s t *( M _ i w t â€" S QUCIEL)’. Many friends in the Camp who reâ€" nmnember iMyrs. Harry Rapsey, former resident here and of late years of Lonâ€" don, Ont., will be glad to hear that she is convalescing well from recent serious operation in a London hospital. Mrs. Rapsey who is now over 90 years ofâ€"age is In exceallant naalin_ a«a" Lo3 1€ Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown a; leaving very ‘shortly for Hamiltc where they will take up residene Their leaving will be greatly regrette by many especially the young membe: of the . 4iz 22y . E5y 2 °_ Avavies Wwill be greatly regretted by many especially the young members of the United Church, with whom Mrs, Brown has been associated in Sunday School and the Young People‘s Society, Many friends in the Camp who reâ€" nmnember iMyrs. Harry Rapsey, former resident here and of late years of Lonâ€" NA« 4 BR | *\ onb T L P Next Sunday is observed in the Anâ€" glican Church as "Mothering Sunday" â€"~â€"midâ€"Lent Sunday. In St. Paul‘s S. Porcupine a special service will be held at 2.30 p.m. for mothers and children, and after the evening service a Pireside service will be held in the Parish Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Brown are leaVing Very 4 e se _ 5* A supper attended by about thirty male members of St. Paul‘s Anglican Church was held in the Parish hall on Tuesday evening. A special committee of men under Mr. Ken Kilborn, was respoM@sible for the supper which was pronounced very good by all present. The object of this supper was the forâ€" mation of a Men‘s Club in connectian with the church and the following offiâ€" cers <«were elected:â€"President, w. H. Johns: secretaryâ€"treasurer, _ Harold Roderick; committee: Stanley â€" Jay, Harry Hall, Monty Keast. Mr. and Mrs. Meéervyn Smith leave this weekâ€"end for a week‘s stay in Toronto, during which time Mr. Smith will offer for enlistment in the Army. Bornâ€"On March l11th, in Porcupine General Hospital, to Mr. and iMrs. Clifford Creed, of 108 Second avenue,l Schumacherâ€"a son., At a baptismal service in St.: Paul‘s on Sunday the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hart (nee Kathleen Reynolds) â€" received the names of| James Francis. | Mr. Bert Heffernan, who has been{ with Cameron‘s Drug Store as druggist! for the past year, has left town to join the Air Force. He was feted at several parties before he left, and was enterâ€" tained at a special party given by Mr.' and ; MIs__ SFtanlat, / TCtc i2 ic s ag wl 0 0 0 o t CCE ENeeE Sgt. Albert Mack of the Regt. stationed at Stanley Toronto, is in hospital recoy appendix operation. Under the auspices of the Red Cross, Nutrition lectures are to be given again this season under Miss Gina Higgins who made such a success of this series last year All who are interested are invited to attend at the public school auditorium next Monday evening at ".30;, * South Porcupine, March 11â€"( Special . to The Advance)â€"Last Thursday the} Fire Brigade held its annual meeting, for review of the year‘s work. and elecâ€" tion of officers. Chief Maxwell Smith was returned to office for the twelfth consecutive year. Captain William | Farren was elected to this position, and James Burns became First Lieuâ€" tenant. Second lieutenant was Joe Miller, and Rene Quesnel was elected‘ as secretary. Others News of South Por cupine and Dome Mines. Annual Meeting of South Porcupine Fire Brigade enc Dib Siiriabvebad s tra t se pital, to Pilot Officer Dennis and Mrs.:'pital. on March 10th, a son, to Mr. Duxfield, a daughter. Pilot Ofrer|and Mrs. Vernon Price, of 113 Hemlock Duxfield is overseas with the RCAFP.‘ St.. Timmins. Mr. Alex Rov, left last week for Torâ€"| RBornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kemp, onto, where he will visit his parents of 75 O‘Brien Ave.. South Porcupine, prior to going on to Kingston where, on March 9th, a daughter, in Porcuâ€" he will join the Royal Canadian Navy. pine General Hospital. _ For a number of years a member of| ‘Bornâ€"On March 8th, a son, to Mr. Trinity United Church Choir, also a| and Mrs. Norman Potter, of 47 O‘Brien member of the Schubert Choral Society | Ave., in South Porcupine General Hosâ€" Timmins, Mr. Roy will be missed in Ppital. s musical circles, for on many occasionsl Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Leonard he took the solo parts. Mahon, of Evans St Santh Daranniaa where t MTS,. «»iUATEL UTrgqUnNnArt, FirSt Ave. left Thursday for London where she will visit her sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law Mr. and Mrs. Dick Anderson. Aircraftsman James Powler, of the stationed at Hagerville, i: visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs James Fowler, Pourth Ave. Mi Harm: s â€" {raining Active Arm and Mrs. N igias‘ kvilie Pil 10f rOT ch 6th, at St. Mary‘s Hos t Officer Dennis and Mrs daughter., Pilot Offire verseas with the RCAF He a dur service in St; Paul‘s fant son of Mr. and lart (nee Kathleen ed the names of rnhnan, who has been rug Store as druggist has left town to join Neil McAlpine ars rsday) for a holi« the 16 1~ me Douglas le where thevy wi t A I r to goint will take OWn are Hamilton Algonquin Barracks, ‘ring from THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARIO ! "The South Porcupine district Vieâ€" | tory Loan campaign has gone over the | top with a total of $319,500â€"165% away over the objective. "Credit for the great work just finâ€" ished goes to the Kiwanis Club of our |town and the volunteer canvassers in putting the second Victory Loan over the top in a great spirit of patriotism. , "It is significant to note that four }Canadian Finnish women canvassersâ€" Mrs. Linnen Laine, Mrs. Anne Kemp, Mrs. Aileen Laamanan and Mrs. Jennie Maki of iPottsvilleâ€"have sold many 'bonds among the Finnish people. "The Committee wighesâ€" to thank Mrs. Jack Wilder for taking charge of the Victory Loan office during the campaign, keeping all the records and canvassers agreed that it really was a pleasure to approach the people and sell them bonds. They were all eager to buy to the utmost to help Canada in the struggle to win freedom for the world. "One of our own boys, now on active’ service (Max_Smith) also requested hlS savmgs to be put into a bond. "The South Porcupine district ha,sl responded marvellously and all the| V less hand if he won and they are willâ€" ing and anxilous to defeat Hitler if gnen a chance. "One little Finnish boy (JormaA Jarâ€" vis of Bruce avenue), when a canvasâ€" ser called said "I have money in my penny bank, T want to buy a bond"â€" and he did. "Credit is due the Finnish populace for the manner in which they respondâ€" ed to the canvass for bond buying. Personal contact revealed that they too are fighting with all their might for a democratic victory on the side of the Allies. They realize that the Hun would rule their country with a ruthâ€" supplying the canvassers They also South Poreupine, March 11th. Special’ to The Advance. g Our iVictory Loan flag is flying over| the Township building â€"with two pen_| nants attached. We are proud of the | showing our town has made in the re_ cent drive, and the chairman of the; South Porcupine Division Committee l has asked us to give the following re-i port: Suchnbed $319,500; â€" K;j. wanis Club Dld Great VVOI]\ South Porcupine Made 165 per cent of Loan Objectve South iPorcupine Mgrch lith Special to The Advance. $ Up till December 3f't the South Porâ€" cupine British Bomb Victims Fund had sent SMES to the Lort Mavar Â¥ 428. L as.. d 4 | pital. A Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Leonard \ Mahon, of Evans St., South Porcupine, \a son, on March 6th, in Portcupine Genâ€" |eral Hospital. | â€" Pornâ€"In Porcupine General Hospiâ€" |tal, on March 1st, a daughter, to Mr. land Mrs. Lawrence Hazard, of 113 (First Ave., Schumacher, Mrs. Eva Ewing (Cantain Ewing of the CW.S.F.) has been notified from Toronto that she has been elected by the Canadian Legion Auxiliary, to the 'post of Zone Representative of the iOntario Provincial Command (Ladies® Auxiliary). Zone 16 comprises Smooth Rock Falls, South Porcupine, Timmins, and Kirkland Lake. Wish All Donors to Know Money Sent to Bomb Vieâ€" tims Greatly Appreciated. Lord Mayor Thanks South Porcupine for Contributions Bornâ€"In Porcupine Goneral pital, on March 10th, a son, and Mrs. Vernon Prive. of 1132 4. The â€" me¢ urch are _ _Patrick wanis H e winners were 4.‘ M\Mrs Huestis:;: Mrs. George 4. Mrs. Beard; isolation, Mrs. Prankie. A bingo ‘tails later) is being planned by the xiliary to take placs in the baseâ€" nt of the Central Hote!l on March dance spending pinge as t Lva Ewing (Cantain Ewing of W.S.F.) has been notified from ) that she has been elected by nadian Legion Auxiliary, to the [ Zone Representative of the ) Provincial Command (Ladies® y). Zone 16 comprises Smooth alls, South Porcupine, Timmins, member members of St. Joachim‘s ire: planing a 17th of March ck‘s Dav cecglebration in the Hall next Tuesday evening. l programme is to be given e will also be euchre, bingo ge with nice prizés, A good Finnish boy «(JormA Jarâ€" avenue)}, when a canvasâ€" d "I have money in my I want to buy a bond"â€" arch 10th, a son, to Mr. rnon Price, of 113 Hemlock ell Lake, Congx atulations. nice prizeés, A good sured. abus left for London some time in South e guest of Miss Jean endance would have all had a good time lunch was provided. o * 4.‘ \AMrs. Huestis: rq: | "They would like ngo vassersâ€"Miss Mari the |tain Eva Ewing, Mis (ge. | Miss Bevlah Rayne: r:ch ner, Miss Mary 1 Ralph Wood, Mr. Jc _ | Houston, Mrs. J. Ww. S | Bannerman, Mr. W rch Richardsonâ€"and th the | Kiwanis Club of So Couth Porcupine, March 11â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"The death coccurred in Porcupine General MHospital on March 6th, of Mrs. Elizabeth Waterâ€" worth, aged 71 years, of Pottsville. The deceased lady died very suddenly of a stroke, death ensuing a few hours after admission to hospital. Death on Friday of Mrs. E. Waterworth of Pottsville <An oldâ€"timer savs that this is t] worst since March 3ist, 1917; anoth is of the opinion that a similar bli zard involving as much snow took pla on March 9th, 1931. The snowplough has been on the jJob and still is. The roads are fairly clear now for traffic, but as yet (Wednesday noon) the sidewalks are still impassâ€" able outside the main areas. €3uth Porcupins, March 11â€"(Speci to The Advance)â€"The chief subject:> comment here this week is the bli zard of Sunday night and Monday a: the amount of snow which has falle Experts tell us that twentyâ€"five inch fellâ€"but one man who had just finis} ed shovelling out his pathway to t! sidewalk says that that is decided an underâ€"estimation. It was at lea four feet! This Week‘s Storm Subject of Comment at South Porcupine take this opport the mines in thi operation with th Ing up all the m Mrs. Waterworth, whose hom AXL _ PROEITS FOR S Branch Office â€" 6 Cedar St. N., Timmins Ont. Hundreds of men like John are giving the same wide variety of service today to the more than 170,000 policyholders of The Mutual Life of Canada. Let their special knowledge and training help yow find the answer to your problems. Delivering his friend‘s retirement cheque is John‘s last call today, but his work isn‘t ended yet. He‘ll do an hour‘s study at home before he calls it a day. John lunched with a young couple who are getting marrnied and figured a new insurance budget for them. After lunch he called on several business men. One was interested in group insurance, two partners wanted to know about business insurance, and another had a mortgage to take care of. There‘s a glow of accomplishment in John‘s heart tonight! DOLlivcring to a valued client the first of his monthly "continued income" cheques . . . a lifetime guarantee of security and leisurely comfort . . . is just the climax of a busy day of service. This morning he helped one man to arrange a "continued income‘"‘ for his family, started another on a plan to send his young son through college, and filed claim papers for a bereaved wife. ' Ma M kir Established 1869 HZEAD OFFICE *« WATERLOO, ONT 1 . Shetler, Branch Manager. iginally was in Toronto, came to Pottsâ€" ville 21 vears ago and was well known and respected in that little community. Her death will be sincer@ mourned !l)v those who knew her. DJ \ _ _On March 8th (Sunday) following a \funeral service conducted by Rev. J. A. Lyttle in Hunkin‘s funeral parlours, the body was shipped to Toronto for l interment (on Wednesday) in Mount |Pleasant cemetery. | _ MHer son, Mr. William Robert Waterâ€" |worth, of Toronto, accompanied the remains to Toronto and Miss A. Pettiâ€" grew, who had known the deceased |for many years, was among those presâ€" ent at the local funeral service. l Two other children survive, Mr. |Frank Waterworth of Toronto, and Mrs. Edith Parry, of Montreal. “l H 11 Pretty Wedding at South Poreupine f navy blue crepe with rose corsage. The groom, who is stationed at Haliâ€" ax, and has been in the Navy for two ears, left on Tuoesday to rejoin his hip. We extend to the her recei 1avy blu id Able Seaman Michae son of the late John Ca apyk, of 11 Commercial Porcupine. at South Porcupine, the bride‘s receiving the guests in h dress ‘ quiet and pretty wedding took i Saturday evening, March 7th, Manse of the United Church, orcupine, when Rev. J. A. Lytâ€" »@ in marriage Alice, yvoungest r of the late John Robertson, ‘ Ccostuine ol navy biue with ired print and wore a navy net with navy accessories and e of red roses. She was atâ€" bovy â€" Miss Hazel Cameron as In these difficult times, the certainty ‘bf an adequate "continued income‘"‘ program is more than ever essential. Your nearest Mutual Life representative will gladly help you design an individual plan, specially suited to your needs. See him today! o on March 11. Special young couple f south Poreu« Michael Capyk John Capyvt and All these needs can and should he ath by your life insurance program. If your plan is not complete, your nearest Mutual Life representative will gladl} assist and advise you. Or write direct to The Mutual Life of Canada, Waterâ€" loo, Ont. Do it roday! HAVE YOU ASSURED "CONTINUED INCOME" FOR THESE VITAL NEEDS 2 Immediate cash to take care of special obligations. A lifetime monthly income for your wife and family. Additional income for education and other special needs while children are growing up. A special fund for payment of the ntort! gage on your home. 6 4 | Adequate personal "continued income" for the day when you wish to retire. ‘ ired in blue wi Ooutr | Gscar Henderson, of South Porcupine !Curlmg Club, who wtoh the FPairhurst trophy (Event No. 2 in the Porcupine ; bonspiel held last week. Mr. Henâ€" ‘derson. with Martin Bhaw Cecil Fow_ and Slim Puzov, Wwon electrickettles. | At the presentation of trophies and | prizes in the South Eud Rink on Satur_ ]day night Mr. Wintom Adamson, Mr ,W. G. Smith (Presidqent) and Mr. Wm. (Fairhurst all spoke and were congraâ€" tulated on the sugoess of the seventh | annual bonspiel~ which was originated by Mr. Fairhurst. 4 south Porcupine Rink Won Event No. 2 at Bonspiel Two other South End rinks were minor winnersâ€"the, "brothersâ€"inâ€"law" rink of F. E. Cooper,,(Whalley, Urquâ€" hart, McWhinney)» which won 4 Hotâ€" point toasters as prizes (second in Dome C. C. tropm'). Aand Henry Milâ€" ler‘s rink which wohâ€" War Savings Stamps as 4th priz6 in Event No. 2. very best wishes for mawled life. CANADA‘S BEST 5¢ CIGAR! im of Mr. Porcupine Fairhurst Porcupine Mtr. Henâ€"

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