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Porcupine Advance, 25 Jun 1942, 1, p. 2

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The CGéirl Guide troop is needing a few uniforms Will any exâ€"Guide, or the mother of such, please see if she has an old uniform not in use that ean be made over to fAit a Guide? If so, please get in touch with a member of the Guide Committee (or a Guide), as these ladies are holding a *bee" soon when the uniforms will be adâ€" Justed. *4 * S 884444444444 4 4* _A price may be pu forms if they are in | Bouht Porcupine, June 24â€"‘89«:131' to The Advance»â€"We have been asked to publicize the following:â€" | South Poreupine Guides Asking for Used Uniforms News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District o P s S S d S e e e Youngsters between 2 and 6 are often the "busiest" people in the world. From early morning they‘re busy playing, romping and learningâ€"busy every minute until bedtime. They need energyâ€"giving food, naither. Timmins Dairy Milk, containing all health vitamins and a generous supply of ealcium and phosphorous, will guard little bodies from "overwork", ‘"overâ€"play‘‘ and fretfulness. Give them a quart every dayâ€"at meal times, with ceâ€" reals, vegetables and in soups. To get Timmins Dairy milk, phone 935 or ask for it at your neighâ€" bourhood dealers. . 1t *# *4 * * 4 %4% * 4 x< IOP OfF TAE CLASS Timmins, June 25th, 1942. WHEREAS, Monday, June 29th to Sunday, July 5th, has been, deâ€" signated as the week in which citizens of Timmins in company with all Canada, will pay special honour and tribute to the memâ€" bers of the Canadian Army. THEREFORE I CALL UPON all Citizens to support Army Week; to have their homes and places of business decorated as attracâ€" tively as possible with flags and bunting; to extend their hospiâ€" tality in every possible way to the members of the Army; to pay particular tribute and deference to the next of kin, especially on the day marked for this purpose; to attend as many as possible of the important functions arranged for Army week; Busy Youngsters ARMY WEEKâ€"JUNE 29th TO JULY 5th Timmins Dairy Telephone 935 Stand Behind the Men â€" Behind the Guns SEND "HIM" A GIFT REGULARLY Proclamation t upon the uniâ€" good condition. c LARGEST GoOLD CAMP IN CANADA need energy giving FOOD J. E. Brumette, Mayor. Shower in Honour of School Teacher at South Poreupine Ted Raymer, of West Dome, having completed his second year in Chemisâ€" try at the Central "Tech" in Toronto, is home for the holidays. The Township Building is getting its face washed this week and the United Church Manse is being put upon a new foundation. Other Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome. Mrs. Charles Cook, of Paymaster, arâ€" ! _ Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bannerman arâ€" rived home frony Hamilton on Friday We are glad to report Mrs. Bannerâ€" ‘man‘s health as being much improved. i Mr. and Mrs. V. James, of Preston Dome, left on Sunday for two holiday in Toronto and other points South. Mr. W. S. Blake, former Principal of both South Porcupine and Schumacher High Schools, left on Saturday to join Mrs. Blake and family at Carleton Place before taking up his new duties in September as principal of the High Sehool at Port Hope. Miss Donna Hunkin is spendmg A few weeks vacation at the home of her aunt in Dundas. Orry Costain, of the R.CAF. is home on leave from Toronto with his parents at Dome Extension. South Porcupine, June 24â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"On Saturday night a lovely party was given by Miss Joyce Hughes and Miss Mabel Pace, at the home of Miss Hughes at the Dome, in honour of Miss Valerie Morley, who is leaving shortly to join the Women‘s Mr. Wilfred Herbert left on Thursâ€" day last to join His Majesty‘s forces in Toronto. Parties for Teachers at S. Porcupine and Dome To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller, ,o,f Timmins, a daughter on June 19th. To Mr. and Mrs. Terence Holmes,. ,of South Poreupine, a son, on June 22na. To Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson, ,a son, on June 23rd. The following babies arrived this week at Porcupine General hospital. On June 16th, a son to Mr. and Mirs. Kennelly, of Porcupine. To Mr. and Mrs. Arden Dobson, of South Porcupine, a daughter on June 17}th. Bornâ€"T‘o Mr. and Mrs. Victor Haneâ€" berry (nee Vivian McCaffrey) on June 10th in Porcupine General hospitalâ€"a son (Barry Ross). The fifth whist drive in the tournaâ€" ment sponsored by the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Legion, was held on Monday in the Legion hall. Prize winners were Mrs. George ‘Burns and Mrs. Farrell. Last of the tournament series will be held on Monday next. Miss Mary Harper, of the Dome, left on Tuesday for a months‘ holiday at Cedar Nook Camp at Bath, near Kingâ€" ston. The Sewing Circle of St. Paul‘s is closing for the summer months on Tuesday afternoon. They will hold a bridge social commencing at 2.30 p.m. we hope that this affair will be well atâ€" tended. Miss Jean Adamson left on Sunday to spend a month with her grandparâ€" ents, Canon and Mrs. Setonâ€"Adamson, of Waterloo, after which she will snend a month at a Girls‘ Camp on Georgian Bay. Seaman Reggis Libby from Halifax is spending a few days at the parental home. coming in on Tuesday. Miss W. Appleby, who is leaving the staff of the public school was enterâ€" tained last week at the home of Mrs. Johnson of O‘Brien Avenue at a fareâ€" well bridgeâ€"party. Pte. Edwin Hughes, of the R. C. A is home on leave from Toronto. Miss Sybil Ostrom leaves on Thursâ€" day for a few weeks‘ holiday in Haiâ€" leybury with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Guest who have been visiting in South Porâ€" cupine at the Ostrom home. Mrs. James Brown, of Néw Liskeard was a visitor at the home of Mrs. J McCaffrey last week. Miss Phyllis Cahill, who has been a student at Pembroke Convent, came home on Wednesday to spend the sumâ€" mer at home. Mr. and Mrs. John Nix left on Wedâ€" nesday for Toronto. Mrs. Nix has been on the staff of our High School for the past four years as Instructor in Music and has accepted a similar post at Port Hope for the next year. Mrs. Nix who came here as a bride two years ago has been most popular among the younger social set and all are sorry to see them leave. Mirs. Nix was entertained on Monday evening as guest of honour at a bridge party at the home of Mrs. W. S. Gardiner. We wish Mr. and MyÂ¥rs. Nix best of luck in their new environâ€" ment. The Catholis Men‘s Club (St. Joaâ€"| chim‘s are sponsoring a big picnic on | Sunday afternoon next at the Buffaloâ€" Ankerite park. All are welcome and thera is no entrance fee. Three softâ€" ball games will be plavedâ€"and a cup donated by Mr. J. Dalton, of Timmins} is up for competition. Sports for child-l ren and adultsâ€"running, jumping, etc., are to be held and homeâ€"baked (in thel sand) beans, homeâ€"made bread and soft drinks will be obtainable. A $50 war bond is to be drawn for‘and of course swimming at the popular and pleasanti- swimming place at the lake will be an| attraction. The Men‘s Club invite you| all to be present. Mrs. Percy Richards, of Welland, is leaving on Friday for home after visitâ€" ing old friends in South Porcupine ana Timmins. Whileâ€"in town she was the guest of Mrs. McDowell. Mrs, Wm. Riddell and two children of Orillia leaves for home this week afâ€" ter visiting her mother, Mrs, W. Deaâ€" con on Connaught Hill for two weeks. Mrs, Ken Myers (Marie St. Paul) and her sisters, Prances (Mrs. Mulliâ€" gan), Della and Doris left for their home in Kazuabozue after spending some days visiting friends in Timmins and South Porcupine. Among other friends entertaining in their honour while in South Porcupine was Mrs. Gerâ€" ald Rosebrugh, of Connaught Hill. LAC. LAwrence HMHadden, of Trenâ€" ton, is visiting his parents for a few days Also visiting at the Haddon home and at the home of Mr. and Mtrs. George Haddon, of Hoyle, is AC 1 Jack Grant from Weyburn, Saskatâ€" chewan, who is Mrs, Haddon‘s nephew Mr. Grant‘s home is in Newcastleâ€" onâ€" Tyne, England, and he came to Canâ€" ada just before Christmas with a conâ€" tingent of students on the Empire Air Training Plan. This is the first time Mrs. Hadden has seen her English nepâ€" Training Plan. This is the first Mrs. Hadden has seen her English hew in twenty years. Mrs. Mowatt, of Toronto, is vi her sister, Mrs. Blakeman, of 19 liam St . for a few days. rived home on Saturday after a visit with relatives in Sherbrooke, Que. iting | _ Saturday afternoon, Carmel Fourâ€" ‘nier, Muriel Fournier and Estelle Hanâ€" !nigan held a very successful sale of ‘home baking, ,candy and lemonade, ,in ]aid of the Junior Red Cross Society. The girls were kept busy serving and ]were very happy when they had made The Women‘s Missionary Society of Trinity United Church held their meetâ€" ing in the church hall last Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. H. fLeng, was in the chair. The lesson ]fx om the Study Book was given by Mrs. H. Waddell, Mrs. Killens, and Mrs. | Black. Mrs. Jackson, of Timmins, presâ€" lldent of Cochrane Presbyterial gave a ,Iepoxt on the Women‘s Missionary Soâ€" :mety Conference in Toronto. Mrs. Bert jWalte delegate to the United Church Conference in Toronto, also gave a reâ€" |port of the Conferencé. The Women‘s lMlssmnary Society of Trinity United decided to discontinue their | meetings till September, After the busiâ€" | ness session, tea was served by the hosâ€" tesses, Mrs. Killens and Mrs. Wes. cMâ€" | Laren. t 2 A 2 eleven dollars and twentyâ€"five cents, which they handed over to Mr. P. A. Boyce, president of the local branch of the Red Cross. Myrs. Jack Chatson, First avenue left last week for a months‘ holiday in Souâ€" thern Ontario. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Waite, Birch st., received a letter this week from their son, James, telling them of his meeting with .Charlie Dawson, Second avenue, brother of James and Peter Dawson, Fourth avenue. Neither of the soldiers had met anybody from their home town before, and of course many hapâ€" py recollections were discussed. The "Percy" Red Cross knitting club met on Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Anne Miller, Third ave. A good attendance of members were present and a nice time was enjoyed. Afternoon tea was served by the hosâ€" tess. The club will meet next Saturday at the home of Miss Isobel Flowers, Coniaurum property. | South Porcupine, June 14â€"(Special | to The Advance)â€"The Style and Fashâ€" |1on Show of Cottons put on by the | Wabasso Cotton Co., of Three Rivers, ‘Quebec, and sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion‘ drew a large crowd of over 300 ladies to the Legion hall on Thursday evening. Schumacher, June 24th. Special to The Advance. Schumacher W.M.S. Holds Last Meeting for This Season Other News from Schumaeâ€" her and District. The nice sum of $62.75 was realized by the ladies from this fashion show: over $30 of this amount will be devoted to the "soldiers comfort fund" sponsorâ€" ed by the Auxiliary. Mrs Countryman introduced the speaker. The models who illustrated the dresses made from cotton goods gave a clear idea of what can be done to produce stylish and beautiful creaâ€" tions, and were young ladies from four years onward. Mrs. George Kaufman modelled house dresses and aprons, and Mrs. Ken Myersg.besides appearing in several stylish creations was the lovely little bride. _ Also modelling were: Mrs. Harry Hall, Miss Eleanor Burke, Miss Lynn Beard, Miss Mary Countryman, Miss Irene Libby, Miss Jean Jordison, Miss Connelly, Miss Janet Proulx, Miss Diane Dunn, Miss Barbara Ewing, and the two youngest models, who won all hearts, little Betty Anderson and Masâ€" ter Robert Quesnel. Larg»s ‘‘‘Jaunny Ganks" were giyer to the youngest performers, and the grand door prize of a "Wabasso bed set" was won by Mrs. John Bawtinâ€" hemier and @ second prize by Mrs. Chas Mack. Everything in Our Large Department Store Must be Sold‘! Sky‘s Stores division of the Royal Canadian Air Porce. A dozen girl friends of Miss Morley were present and after games and cards, etc., Miss Morley was presented with a farewell grouo gift of a "travelâ€" arm" folding clock, with the best wishes of all present. A beauty makeâ€"up kit was also given. A delicious lunch was served by the hostesses. on Thursday evening a . farewell party for two young ladies who are leaving townâ€"â€"Miss Valerie Morley and Miss Wynne Applebyâ€"was given in Young People‘s Union and the Unitâ€" ed Church Choir. Miss Morley was the ‘United Church jointly by the presented with an identification braceâ€" let by the Y.P U. and Miss Appleby Style and Fashion Show of Cottons at South Poreupine was made the recipient of a pendant and chain from the Choir. Roy Yorke, who has been attending Goingâ€"Outâ€"Of Business Sale SOL SK DON‘T FAIL TO ATTEND south Poreupine the Mining College, Indiana, is spendâ€" ing the summer vacation with his parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Yorke, Mcinâ€" ‘tyre Property, Third avenue. \ AC1 Arnold Hawkins, of the Royal Canadian Air Force, administration deâ€" partment, Rivers, Manitoba, spent a few days visiting hiqd sister, Miss Gerâ€" trude Hawkins and his sister and broâ€" therâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kitâ€" chen, FPirst avenue, prior to leaving for Barrie where he will visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Hawkins. Mr. and Mrs, Malcoim Black, of Kirkland Lake, spent the weekâ€"end visiting Mr. ‘Black‘s mother, Mrs. E. Watson, Third avenue. Jack Flowers presented Mr. Roy with a gold penknife and chain. The Schumacher High School stuâ€" dents met in a social capacity in the School auditorium Friday afternoon, cune 12th. The Fifth Form Students acted as hostesses. The guests of honâ€" out were Mr. Blake, principal of the school, Mtr. Fred Roy, music director, Miss Evelyn Scully and Miss Johnston, who are leaving at the end of the term to take up new appointments. John (Kovick, on behalf of the stuâ€" dents, presented Mr. and Mrs. Blake, with a lovely silver serving tray. Schumacher, June 24th. Special to The Advance. . Mrs., W. Sweet, of Holtyre, spent the weekâ€"end visiting Mr. and Mrs, Ed Willan, Third avenue. Mrs. Sherry of Timmins entertained last Friday evening in honour of Mrs. Ed. Willan, Third avenue., Schumacher, who was celebrating her birthday. The party attended the Palace theatre Jlater returning to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherry, where a social evening was en« joyed. During the evening the hostess served a delicious lunch. The guest of honour was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Schumacher High School Honours Teachers Leaving Fifth Form Students Act Hosts and Hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. John Kirkland Lake, spent visiting Myrs. Armstrong and Mrs. A. H. Cooke, perty, First avenue. Pireman Jack Marshall, of Civilian Firefighters Corps for Overseas Service, stationed at Ottawa, is visiting at his home on Fourth avenue. Mrs. S. Todhunter, Third ceived a cable informing safe arrival overseas of her Corporal John Todhunter. Leslie Lampkin, of the Royal Canaâ€" dian (Navy, spent the weekâ€"end here. Miss Evelyn Scully, of the High School staff, left last week for Toronto. Buster Todhunter, of the R.CAFP. stationed at Manning Pool, visited his mother during the weekâ€"end. Ruby Nilson presented Miss Johnâ€" Quality Ladies‘ Recadyâ€"toâ€" W ear 15 Pine St. South T Skil‘ts Sweaters soammer 25% to 50% off SUITS and COATS _ to clear at 12.95 New stock of summer HATS _ at lbO See These Outstanding V alues Now ! ~ * Olive Thomson Better DRESSES Reduced 25% to 50% Summer Silk DRESSES on sale at 4.95 FINAL CLEARANCE This is a grand opportunity for you to save smart summer wear during our Thurs., Fri. and Sat. This Week Only LADIES! Armstrong, of the weekâ€"end s parents, Mr. McIntyre Proâ€" avenue., reâ€" her of the son, Lance. Our complete stock of ston with a travelling clock. for the coâ€"operation they had received Isobel Plowers presented Miss Scully from them during the school terms. with a handâ€"made brass tray. After the presentations tea was served The principal and teachers were taâ€": Mr. Blake and Miss Scully have been ken by surprise. 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