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Porcupine Advance, 1 Apr 1943, 2, p. 1

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Holman Pluggers Won the Northern Ontario Juvenile Championship Saturday Defeated Garson Merchants, of Sudbury, 9 to 8, Thus Winâ€" ning the Twoâ€"Game Contest with a Total Goal Score of 26 to 18 on the Round. Babando was the Chief Scorer for Timmins Team. The Holman Pluggers Timmins own clever juvenile hockey team, won the Northern Ontario Juvenile Championâ€" ship on Saturday with the defeat of the Garson Merchants, of Sudbury. Despatches from Sudbury say tha‘? the best team won, with a decisive majorâ€" ity of goals on the round. In the twoâ€" game series, Timmins won both games. Saturday‘s game was won with a score of 9 to 8, in favour of the Holman Pluggers. The previous game was won by the Pluggers with a score of 17 to 10. Timmins thus won the round and the Juvenile Championship with a toâ€" Despatches from Sudbury say tha‘? the best team won, with a decisive majorâ€" ity of goals on the round. In the twoâ€" game sories, Timmins won both games. Saturday‘s game was won with a score of 9 to 8, in favour of the Holman Pluggers. The previous game was won by the Pluggers with a score of 17 to 10. Timmins thus won the round and the Juvenile Championship with a toâ€" tal score of 26 to 18 on the round. The first score was so large on both sades that it did not leave a very good indiâ€" cation of the play. The second game was more like what it should be alâ€" though even a 9 to 8 score does not fully suggest the good brand of hockey dished up. In referring to the game as given in despatches from Sudbury, the following is one account of the game that won ‘t‘he championship:â€" Sudbury, March 28th. The Holman Pluggers, of Timmins won the Northern Juvenile Hockey championship Saturâ€" day by defeating Garson Merchants of Sudbury 9â€"8, winning the twoâ€"game, totalâ€"goal series 26â€"18. Powell and Lemieux were high scorâ€" ers for Garson with three goals each. Hughes and Therriault had one apiece. Lineups: Timminsâ€"Goal, Robertson; defence, Stanley and Babando; centre, Dereiâ€" ice; wings, Prentice and W. Rewegan,; subs, Curik, Adamo, Cico, Ryan, N. Rewegan, McLay. For the winners, Babando scored three goals, Cico and Prentice ‘wo each and Curik and DeFelice one each. Garson â€" Goal, Desjardins; defence, Haluschuk and Hews; centre, Powell; wings, Basso and Lemieux; subs, Broâ€" die, Laking, Zanatti, Therriault, Hughâ€" es, Heale. Legion Smoker on Saturday Again a Successful Event There was only a very small attenâ€" dance at the Legion smoker, held on Saturday evening in the Legion clubâ€" rooms, "Jerry" Harris (who received the wellâ€"wishes of the members present upâ€" on his 25th wedding anniversary) was n1 the chair. A short programme was carried through with the "Legion Quarâ€" tette" highlighting the evening. This consisted of James Cowan, Les. Nicholâ€" son, Fred Curtis and pinchâ€"hitting for Joe Ormston was Walter Avery. The musical director had to line up his forces for the attack and the boys got started. "Les" sang "Goodâ€"byeâ€"eâ€"e" at it was first sung. Then Jim with "tray‘ â€"a laâ€" tambourine gave the Army‘s version of the song. Fred imitated the English aristocracy in his usual style, and Walter sang the same theme in "Cousinâ€"Jack." The musical score arranged by the pianist helped materâ€" ially: in support the performance. This was a scream and one enjoyed by all. Walter Avery, sang two popular oldâ€"timers. Art Jenkin, was in good form and also rendered two very good vocal numbers. Bob Whiteman read his version of "Old Sweats‘ Night" which was another highlight of the evening. Fred Curtis rendered two comic songs Major Porter, of the V. G. of C,., obâ€" liged with several numbers mostly of Irish strain, "Danny Boy", "Mother Machree", etc. Major Porter has a strong tenor voice and his selections were received with much appreciation. The Major is a nephew of Dr. k. . Porter and will always be a welcomed vigtor to the Legion club. W. A. Deâ€" vine acted in his usual capacity as pianist and helped to carry the event to a successful end. Jimmy Ormston also played piano selections during the evening. A "Ration Card" lun this being plain cheese and dill pickles. Jimm the "little lady" off the third smoker of the ] came to close at thi period. Cfficials, Matthews and McKay Second Section ppened to be on the Ild have been out of d fruit was snapped y townspeople at 14 which is the ceiling telling when more of available. When the the stalks were bare â€"~"Yes. we HAD some lunch was served ‘ese, soda biscuits nmy Gordon won the piano. The e present season the regular time Permits Necessary Now for Purchase of Wine, Imported Beer Purchases of wine and i as from April i, will be : mit, the Liquor Control 1 tario announced Saturday Previously, permits were required only for the purchase of spirituous li=â€" cuors. A Liquor Board st,atement also said that "a most detailed study is being made with respect to the domestic beer situation." New permits at a previouslyâ€"anâ€" nounced price of $1, will go on sale Monday, the Board statement said, along with nonâ€"resident temporary permits which will be valid for a perâ€" iod not excéeding one month from their date of issue. Also announced were the following quantity â€" limitations per _ calendar month: Spiritsâ€"five 26‘% ounce bottles or their equivalent, purchaseable at one time. Canadian wineâ€"eight 40 ounce botâ€" tles or their equivalent. However, not iore than two 40â€"ounce bottles may be purchased per .calendar week. Imported wineâ€"four 26% ounce botâ€" tles or their equivalent, with only one bottle purchaseable at a time. Imported beerâ€"12 24â€"ounce bottles or their equivalent with weekly purchases confined to not more than six 24â€"o0unce. bottles or their equivalent. ‘ The Board‘s statement over the sigâ€" nature of Hon A. ‘St. Clair Gordon, provincial treasurer and board chairâ€" man, said spirits, wine and beer may ve purchased at one time but only in accordance with the sales limitations. National registration certificates must be "endorsed" prior to a permit being issued, and must be exhibited when purchases are made, the statement said. Members of the armed froces and nonâ€" residents of Canada must exhibit some mnoof of identity. ; Regarding sacramental maSS wines, sales of these will be made soleâ€" ly from Board stores and can be obâ€" tained only by persons authorized to purchase such wines on behalf a reliâ€" gious body for religious purposes, only Such persons must possesSs A special "minister of the Gospel permit", which can be obtained free of charge from the Board‘s permit department in Toâ€" ronto. It was stated, resident permits are valid for one year, April 1, 1943 to March 31. 1944 unless cancelleéd sooner by the Board. All Three Sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. Murdock on Service Friends in Timmins and district of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Murdock, now of Kapuskasing, will be interested in the following paragraph from The Northâ€" ern Tribune. Mr. Murdock was for several years town engineer at Timâ€" mins, and more recently has been town engineer and townsite manager at The Kapuskasing Norâ€" thern Tribune says: "All the children of Mr. and Mr C. R. Murdock are now serving t Canada‘s armed forces. Stewart th eldest of three sons, was the first t volunteer; he is with the Canadia navy on Atlantic coast patrol work Willis, the second, is with the R. C. 2 M. C. out at Terrace, B.C., and will b home on furlough next week. Kennet who has been engaged on war contract at Trenton for a time as employee C a Timmins firm, has also joined th senior service and has been posted t a training command on the east coast Staker of Tommy Burns Mine Dies at Kirkland Lake Kirkand Lake, March 31â€"Another well known prospector passed away in Kirkland Lake recently in the person of Tommy Burns in his 69th year. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Burns, 24 King street. Tommy Burns died at the Continental Mine Property a few days ago and was engaged in mining operations until his death. The Continental Mine is situated near Gull Lake and is five miles from Kirkland Lake. the children of Mr. and Mrs. Murdock are now serving to ‘s armed forces. Stewart the f three sons, was the first to er; he is with the Canadian n Atlantic coast patrol work. the second, is with the R. C. A. ut at Terrace, B.C., and will be n furlough next week. Kenneth s been engaged on war contracts iton for a time as employee of nins firm, has also joined the service and has been posted to in Timmina, Ont., Canads EVERY THURSDAY age;:â€"Thirt) April and J imported beer made by perâ€" Board of Onâ€" and my uncle Graduates of 1942 Honoured at a Formal Dance on Friday Night Large Attendance of High School Students Step Out at 2o C . PPE # #~% w *~ * T z:+ oo e P _A N_ _A 1942 Graduates of Timmins High ana Vocational School. were. honouted on Friday evening at a formal dance held by the pupils of the High School, in the Auditorium. For the oceasion, the girls stepped out in their loveliest gowns with their escorts;, and enjoyed an evenâ€" ing full of dancing to four pieces of Jack Galloway‘s band. A highlight of the evening, was the Grand March, under ‘the direction Of Mtr. G. Schweitzer. Leading the proâ€" cession were Miss Irma Laakso and Mr. Jorma Kalliokoski, the many coupies parading around . the auditorium . and around the halls, and then back to the auditorium, making a delightful climax to the evening. f Receiving the guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Walli, Miss Barbara Haystead, prestâ€" dent of the graduating class, and Miss Beryl Service, chairman of the commitâ€" tee for the dance. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rodge, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Walli. Mr. and Mrs. H. Runnalls, Mr. and Mrs. G. Schweitzer, Mr and Mrs. Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. F. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rapsey, Miss Grace Thompson and Mr. Leppan, Miss A. Mulcahey and Mr. A. Hartman, Miss Katrine Morin and Mr. Doug Carriere, Miss Barbara Lansdell and Mr. Colin Sellar, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Young. Miss Norinne Hutchinson and Mr. David Rowe, Miss Monica Shragge ana Mr. Si¢ Helperin, Miss Lois Urquhart. and Mr. Frank Gillrie, Miss Beryl Serâ€" vice and Mr. John Barry, Miss Marion Howard and Mr. Hart Drew, Miss Jean Carson and Mr. Gordon Eyre, Miss Margaret Hooker and Mr. Ray Badeski, Miss Edith Golden and Mr. Jack Walli, Miss Betty Simpson and Mr. Jack Rodâ€" da, Miss Elaine Leiterman and Mr. Keg. Hagerman, Miss Irma Loakso and Mtr. Jorma Kalliokoski, Miss Barbara Haystead and Mr. Andy Brennan, Miss Gwen Mustatto and Mr. Ronâ€" ald Mondeaux, Miss Barbara Barry and Mr. George Taylor, Miss Lois Darling and Mr. George Caldbick, Miss Shirley McDivitt and Mr. Bill Burnes, Miss Eâ€" aine Fournier and Mr. Colin Charron. Miss Gwenneth Robb and Mr. John Angus, Miss Barbara Honey and Mr. Jim Martin, Miss Anita Soni and Mr. Warren Burritt, Miss Buelah Woods and Mr. Cyril Ormston, Miss Irene O‘Grady and Mr. Kenneth McDonald. R. C. A. F. Needs Skilled Tradesmen Leader T. G. Holley, C ficer No. 7 Recruiting North Bay, emphasizes RCA.F. needs skilled | ong the lines men‘io! lowing:â€" firemen, tr painters, Diesel fitters carpenters, pumpmen cooks, hospital assista tailors., barbers. trades, and not over 60 yea interested in helping thi: war effort should get par A.CFO., Frances Woodbu noon (except Saturday) 1 m. in his office upstairs in 'tâ€"hnevAuditorium to Enjoy a Gay Evening. L Grand March One of the Highlights of the Pam hands and strot joined in the war agait of Freedom and those are employed in the 1 naval guns at the Nat Munitions limited ; operated by the Can Railwavs. Some of th performed useful task prior to the war, bu engaged in what the eco! "gainful occupation."‘ * hands are those of me machinists in the shops ional System before the were taken over as instr war plant. In two year trained hundreds of mer to operate intricate mac Caught by the camer above in the top row of work being done by thes left t left to right Extreme eatch in th sSecond fr chamber. 4 left to right is as follows: Extreme left, fitting the safety eatch in the breech mechanism. Second from left, gauging the gun chamber. The deviation allowed in this work, the "tolerance," as the machinists say, is limited to two tenâ€" thousands of an inch, which is split hair precision. In the centre picture the worker is removing a broach, one of a set of 40 yed in the n 3 at the Nati i limited p by the Cana Some of the _ useful task: the war, 1 what the ec cccupation." > those of n 4 in the shoj em before th n over as ins il tasks in the home war, but. were not â€" the economists term ition," The sturdier e of men who were 1e shops of the Natâ€" fore the war and who ‘as instructors in the two years they have s of men and women ‘ate machinery. ie camera and shown p row of pictures the > by these hands from TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL Fair Hands Trained for War Work 60 years of i ig this part et particula Ational _ plant anadiat the ha asks in » CommaA r _ Centre IMA! piIC racaesmen ed are t 16 IAM .N hands ppMmotograp the 19 en ing Of: R.C.A.F il» fte ‘MT Vlmy Night at the Timmins Legion Saturday, April 10 Attractive Programme Beâ€" ing Prepared for Annual Event. Plans are all arranged for the celeâ€" bration of Vimy Night in Timmins. The committee feel that Saturday evening would be a more suitable night than the actual date Friday, April 9th, hence the event will be Saturday, April 10th in the Legion hall. A very tasty supâ€" per has been planned and this will be served by the Ladies‘ Auxiliary at 7.30 p.m. Following this a short toast list with some of the Legion‘s best supâ€" porters speaking upon them. Then the evening will follow more or less an imâ€" promptu nature. One or two local arâ€" tists have been asked to attend, but for the most part the committee would like volunteers to entertain. There are only a limited number of tickets and any committee man has them. Secure yours early and avoid disappointment for Vimy Night of the Legion, Saturday April 10th, at 7.00 p.m. Seven Haileybury H. S. Boys Killed in the Present W ar Hailevybury, March 29â€"Seven former students of the Haileybury High and Mining School already have lost their lives in the present war, Principal W. H. Tuke told the audience gathered for the annual Commencement exerâ€" cises and oratory contest. He is preâ€" paring a list of those from the school who are serving with the Canadian forces. He said in the last war the school has 62 names on its Honor Roll with four former students giving their lives in that struggle. What the wellâ€"dressed aircraft worâ€" ker is wearing these days is ilusâ€" trated by Mrs. Mary Harrison, of Toronto, â€" Most important feature of the ensemble is the eveâ€"guard which protects the eyes from filying particles of metal or dust. rening. Lunch Served. Fashion Note * o. f j \'Cnln;.’, A very enjoyable social evening was held by the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion on Friday, March 26th in the Legion hall. There was a fair attendance of members and friends and the evening was mostly taken up with dancing. Mrs. Jean Smith acted as the M.C., and carried the event through very successfully. Les. Nicholson sang two frish songs and Mrs. Smith and G. Ssutherland (piano and banjo) also played some fine selections. The pretty baby was won by Mr. Sam Hornell, the proceeds of which went to the Comfort Fund of the Ladies‘ Auxiliary. W. A. Devine played for the event which was urnder the convenorship of Mrs. A. Bellamy. The Timmins Committee of the Bomb Victims‘ Fund gratefully acknowâ€" ledge another very generous contribuâ€" tion. This was the sum of $100.00 from Mrs. A. Hass, 113 Laidlaw avenue, and formerly of the Russell Hotel. Social Evening by Ladies‘ Auxiliary of Legion The Cochrane Northland Post last week had the following reference His Grace Archbishop Anderson:â€" "First in rank and dignity and in the affectionate regard of his fellows, Cochrane‘s Grand Old Man moved a step nearer to seniority in point of years on Tuesday when His Grace the Archbishop of Moosonee and Metroâ€" politan of Ontario celebrated the sevâ€" entyâ€"seventh anniversary of his birth. "John George Anderson was born on Friday, March 23rd, 1866, at "Stoneyâ€" woocl" farm, ouside of Stormness, Island of Harray, Orkneys, Scotland. He was broucht to Canada when about two Another Generous Gift to Bomb Victims‘ Fund Archbishop Anderson in Good Health in 77th Year bi Although burdened on his seventyâ€" seventh birthday with the degreest Of B.A., D.D., LLD., and the horors Of ‘he Church of England in Canada as fourth Bishop of Moosonee, first and present Archbishop of Moosonee, and sixth and present Metropolitan of the Eeclesiastical Province of Ontario, the Most Rev. J. G. Anderson stepped out on Tuesday as briskly as if yeéars anc were merely the accolade of Eeclesiast Most Reyv on Tuesd honors Ww Weekly Meceting of the Mattagami Ladies‘ Mond: The Mat regular me Lazenby, l A. Duranceau the Ne Local Master of Title 1pp Â¥ 11 Ma rAl 11 W a hen In ‘om the eratrion. T‘ C A¢ Wallingf{ ind accuâ€" 11 s‘ Club home of hton t1t 18 The 1 Ot f Mrs. R. Monday HC DecElmn f Titl o COâ€" of Loca Deed Legion Looking After Interests of the Men Now on Service OQverseas Wellâ€"Known Couple Visiting in Town for a Few Weeks Timmins Branch Endorses Resolution ftrom WY INndsor Branch Seeking to Protect the Armed Forces in Matâ€" ter of Collective Bargaining. Question of Blood Donors Discussed at Meeting of Timmins Legion. Timmins welcomes back to its midst, a young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gooding, Mrs. Gooding being the formâ€" er Patricia King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. King, 113 Maple south. For the past year and a half Mr. and Mrs. Gooding have been residing at Mackenzie, British Guiana, and have just recently returned ‘to Canada. They were married in November, 1941, and left at the end of November for British Guiana, Mr. Gooding going on to Mackenzie, and Mrs. Gooding, reâ€" maining at Barbados for a few monins before she joined Mr. Gooding in Pebâ€" hit t C Mr. and Mrs. I\tht GOOding',lFor‘reste;: _The meeting was attended (F ormer Miss Patricia | by the largest numebr of members preâ€" Kl y Ta yrij® t o2 Isent for a considerable time and the M ng)fi VI}ISI%I}R Ml' dnd president expressed the wish that this rS, 4. 1. JAINnG}. ’commue with the members attending the meetings in larger numbers, before she joined M1 ruary of 1942. erwoman. Their home was built anout seven feet off the ground on stilts, and was made m a bungalow styvle, with a In the little town of Mackenzie where the couple resided, there were not more than 200 white people, with a greater population of coloured people. . (Each family had a staff of Negro servanls, the Goodings having a maid, and washâ€" Squadron Leader J. D. Parks to Visit Timmins April 16th Mr. Gooding will be leaving in a week for the province of Quebec, where he will be employed with the Aluminum Company of Canada. Mrs. Gooding will leave shortly after to join him, as soon as an apartment is available. At present they are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. H. King, Timmins. The R.CAF. selected two outstanding men â€" Squadron Leaders J. D. Parks and G. Vlastos â€" to visit camps of the R.CAF. in Canada and overseas, and report on what they saw to the people o° Canada. The task of these two men is to interpret the R.C.A.F. to the peoâ€" ple of Canada. That they are fully abâ€" le to do so is an assured fact to all who know their ability and their sincerity. Squadron Leaders Parks and Vlastos spent several months at R. C. A. T. cenâ€" tres in Canada and overseas. They are now making a tour of Canada to inâ€" terpret the RCAF. to the Canadian people. Squadron Leader Parks will be IT‘o Speak at Joint Meeting of Service Clubs, at the High School and at New Empire Theatre. ol He wil Leagdk 1€ ed4 in Timminsa, Ont.., Canada EVERY THURSDAY Timmin 16th.: :/ there New F m I jonsored b and atten« Lion WILNh U made of Sq NnaAl 18 on A. Du im pITE ) V1 C420 DyV _ clubs of t the Ti 11 1€ 1D 11 th PFTKiay Apâ€" een planned ess a lunchâ€" ins Kiwanis he members > Porcupine. ns High and its midst, Matthew the formâ€" Mr. and eeting in Squadron The monthly general meeting of the Timmins Branch of the Canadian Leâ€" gion was held on Monday evening in the Legion hall. President James Coâ€" wan, occupied the chair with the folâ€" lowing officers present: Comrades Fred Curtis, Les. Nicholson, W. A. Devine and J. G. Harris also Secretary W. D. Forrester _ The meeting was attended by the largest numebr of members preâ€" sent for a considerable time and the the meetings in larger numbetrs, Legion honours opened the meeting. Minutes were read and adopted. seven new applications for membpership were read and passed and in addition five comrades were initiated by the usual ceremony. Financial standing is good and all funds sound. Committees reported, each chairman giving the members preâ€" sent a clear picture of the work being done. Only seven members are on the sick list this being the lowest for some time. Two members were given burial honours during March. Several interesting cases were TCâ€" ported by the pensions comumittee. Scouts committee reported . much progress with the Legion troop. Magazines are coming in good. Eight cartons were sent to the Legion, and four to the Navy League in February, and four to the Legion and two to the Navy League to date in March. It was asked by this committee that any memâ€" ber who could assist in transportation of these cartons from the hall to the railway station would be greatly assistâ€" ing the work. Resolution from Windsor Reporting for the entertainment side of the Legion work, the chairman of this committee gave a review of past events and mentioned the plans for Vimy Night, Saturday, April 10th. Much discussion centred around the correspondence. The result of the conâ€" vention ballot proved to be very high for the cancellation of the provincial convention this year, however the, letâ€" ter stressed for a strong delegation to the District meeting in North Bay in May. A resolution from Windsor Branch re collective bargaining as it may effect the lads overseas and in the forces, was adopted and endorsed by the memâ€" bers. Another re admittance of the Woâ€" men‘s Division of the Armed services inuto membership"was also discussed and will be taken up at the district meeting by Timmins delegates. A resolution re typing all citizens for blood donors was passed and a comâ€" mittee will interview the town counâ€" cil upon this important matter. This caused quite an interesting discussion and some very good suggestions were made by those taking part The matâ€" ter will be taken up more fully after the Council has been interviewed upon the matter. Comrade George Nippers was elected sergcantâ€"atâ€"arms for the year. Jack Potts was added to the funeral comâ€" mittee. Single Copy The meeting closed with the tional Anthem. Timmins Join the R.C.A.F. at N. Bay Five More From Twentyâ€"three CAF. at North. F 18th to March 2 number five wer from Sudbury, t two from Rouyn, T‘wo from Schumacher Also in Last Week‘s Luist. Â¥ A Marie Germail adeswoman, Ro Juanita Doro »herson, clerk 1 W omen President James Coâ€" with the folâ€" sent: Comrades Fred »lson. W. A. Devine H Five Cents Division the R.C sted with the R. the week, March clusive. Of this _ Timmins, three m Schumacher, ‘om Parry Sound two from Kirkâ€" *h from Troquois oel, South River, 1C1 es Riley, Roblnson humacher. North Ba Albert Ed â€" d Shuman. incis Cnarâ€" 11 Gregory t south ; Hemlock : T.aimb, Philâ€" 110 44}1

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