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Proposed Medical Plan Endorsed by 98 p.c. of McIntyre Mine Employees Same days ago employees of the Mcâ€" Intyre Porcupine Mines, Limited, Schuâ€" macher, Ont., voted on the question of udopting a medical plan for the emâ€" ployees and their families, the vote beâ€" ing 808 for the plan and 47 against, with 8 spoiled ballots. his meant a majority of 98 per cent. for the plan, which will accordingly go into operation on Sept. this year. "The committee studied the best known Canadian and American medical plan as weli as comparative data in conâ€" densed form on many, other plans. MHollinger Plan Adopted "After much study and many meetâ€" ings on the part of the committee they unanimously accepted the Hollinger Employees‘ Medical Services Association Plan as the one most suitable for Mcâ€" Intyre employees.. This choice was a natural one, as all employees have been bearing about, or have some knowledge of this plan, which has now been in successful operation for the past six years. Plan Adopted is Same as Successful at Hollinger Mine for Past Six Years. Over 800 Vote in Favour of Plan, Only 47 Against. Plan Will Go Into Operation on Sept. 1st. Other Mines Also Dealing With Question. The vote followed a letter sent to every employee of the mine, explaining the plan is fullest detail. The letter presented a complete outline of the whole planâ€"what was covered, and what was notâ€"the costs of the serâ€" vice and all other features. The followâ€" ing extracts from the letter give a comâ€" plete picture of the plan: Many Plans Studied _ *‘About eight months ago a represenâ€" tative committee of employees asked the company if it would be willing to coâ€" cperate with the committee in providâ€" ing more or less complete medical serâ€" vice for the employees and their famiâ€" lies. "The company replied that it would be pleased to coâ€"operate with the comâ€" mittee and doctors of the Porcupine District in every way possible in workâ€" ing out any new medical service plan that the employees might wish to adopt. "This letter is to advise each emâ€" ployee of the proposed plan. Opporâ€" tunities to discuss the scheme will be given at a general meeting after which a ballot will be taken and if 75% of the employees are in favour, the plan will go into operation on September 1st, 1943. To Form Association An association will be formed to be known as the McIntyre Employees Medical Services Association, which will be operated by a Board of Directors. consisting of an equal number of emâ€" ployee members and doctor membetr‘s who voluntarily join the association Any employee of t,he McIntyre Mine can become a member of the associa â€" tion by signing a card that he is willâ€" ing to have certain monies deducted from his or her wages each month. This will provide a fund to pay all docâ€" tors‘ bills, nursing, xâ€"ray, hospital acâ€" counts, etc., for any illness that the employee or his family may have. Services to be Provided "The services to be provided are as follows: oh. t on hi s "1. Free choice of doctor from those doctors who veluntarily join the associâ€" ation and who are resident in the Porâ€" cupine Camp on September 1st, 1943, or those doctors who have enlisted in His Majesty‘s Forces who were resident in the Camp and who may be dischargâ€" ed from service. "2 All necessary medical services in the home, office or hospital will be proâ€" "3. All necessary surgery will,be carâ€" ried out under the direction of the docâ€" tor. It is to be understood that the scope and extent of this surgery will yremain entirely with the doctors‘ dec}â€" gions. U AA AMAA Lb Vho CA a win. mmrome . _ EC CC 0C 2 service and determination of this Wm! "Join the ‘Air Cadets now! Train be left to the decision of the doctor. toâ€"day to fly toâ€"morrow!" This is the "6. Nursing services by registered graâ€"| MOLO cf the Timmins K Squadron Air duate nurses will be provided where| Cadets. The Timmins Air Cadets have opinion of the doctor.| made remarkable progress, but they e home one| are determined to go still further. At day‘s nursing care will be provided. present there are 42 in B Group, Senior " Confinement cases will be cared| Trairees. ‘They include:â€"Gerald Baâ€" for in home or hospital. Where a conâ€" deski, John Bell, Hubert Blais, Richard finement takes place in hospital and if| Bouker, Francis Brochu, Eric Bull, John the same is considered normal by the Clermont, Derek Couch, Victor Cowan, doctor and the medical committee such| Dumoulin, Floyd Dyer, Izzie Pishâ€" hospitalization shall be the responsi.| man, Fernand Fortier, Alfeo Gellino, bility of the employee. . ." ‘ Albert Glaister, Arthur Harnden, Geoâ€" : What is Not Covered rge Harrower, Frederick Horrocks, Ernâ€" The letter outlines in detail services §St Isaacson, Richard Jackson, Robt. that are not provided. â€" ‘These incluae] T OUHONT Lockett, services such as are provided under the Stephen Marcineive, William Mackie, o Leonard Mills, Kenneth Monahan, Ronâ€" Continued on Page Three) ald Mondoux, William McCagherty, necessary in the For confinement cases in th "4 Necessary hospitalization will be provided. The association will provide ward care in hospital and if semiâ€"priâ€" vate or private accommodation is aeâ€" sired the employee will be responsible for the difference in cost. _ Hospitals are available at South Porcupine and "5. Xâ€"rays Will be taken where clearâ€" ty indicated. This is partly a medical service and determination of this wiil be left to the decision of the doctor. 2 Sections 10 Pages New Bishop of Moosonee Entertainment in Aid of thé Matheson Soldiers‘ Com® fort Fund. The Synod of the Diocese of Moosâ€" onee met in Timmins this week under the chairmanship of the Anglican Priâ€" mate of All Canada, the Most Reyv. Derwn T. Owen, D.D., D.C.L. : Rt. Rev. Bishop R. T. Pennison, of St. Paul‘s Church, Toronto, was elected Bishop of Moosonee, in succession to the late Archbishop Anderson. _ Later Bishop Pennison wired his acceptance. Legion Concert Party to Present Event at Matheson The Legion concert party along with several assisting artists will journey to Matheson on Saturday to give conâ€" cert in support of the Matheson Solâ€" diers‘ Comfort Fund. The event will be held in the Oddfellows‘ Hall at crowded for the event. This is a long Matheson and it is expected to be promised visit to Matheson by members of the Legion party who visited several district villages last year to help boost funds for soliders‘ comforts, the conâ€" certs given at Connaught and Monteith being highly successful. Rt. Rev. R. J. Rennison, of St. Paul‘s Toronto, Elected and Gives Acceptance. Bishop Pennison is one of the outâ€" standing figure in the Church of Engâ€" land in Canada and is specially fitted for his new post, having worked in the Far North as well as having wide exâ€" perience in city parishes. The Synod sermon was preached by Rev. Canon L. A. Nixon M, .A., D.D., O.B.E., General Secretary of the Misâ€" sionary Society of the Church of Engâ€" land in Canada. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Synod, all parts of the large diocese being represented. Monthly Meeting Monday Timmins Branch Legion Large Group of Timmins Squadron Air Cadets to Graduate Into R.C.A.F. Through the coâ€"operation of the Oil and Transport Controller a bus has been made available for the trip to Matheson. There is room available to accommodate any who may wish to take in the trip. The steward at the Legion hall will place your name on the list already posted. The bus will leave around 6 p.m. Saturday. It is hoped that a large number will travel with the artists to this event. The monthly general meeting of the Timmins branch Canadian Legion will e held Monday, August 30th at 8.15 pm. Chief business will be making plans for visit of President Alex Walker to Northern Ontario. All members are urged to attend this meeting. Fortyâ€"two in B Group of Senior Trainees. Most of These Will Graduate into R.C.A.F. During the Coming Trainâ€" ing Year. "Train Toâ€"day to Fly Toâ€"morrow" the Motto. Ehe Published in Timmins. Ont.., Canada The Timmins Flower and Vegetable Show, under the auspices of the Timâ€" mins Horticultural Society, will be held in the McIntyre Arena on Monday and ‘Tuesday, Sept. 6th and 7th. This is the nineteenth annual show of the Timmins Horticultural Society, and it is expected â€"to be larger and better than last year‘s successful event. There are more gardens â€" Victory Gardens â€"â€" in the iPorcupine Camp this year than ever before in the history of the disâ€" trict. â€" There has been very general enâ€" couragement given to the planting of Victory Gardens as a war effort, than ever before and the response of the people in general has been most gratiâ€" fying. «With this addition of gardens there should be an equal increase in the number of entries at the Timmins Horticultural Show. Everybody is requested to bring flowâ€" ers and vegetables to help make the show on Sept. 6th and 7th a huge sucâ€" cess. Any who have gardens or flowers should see any of the officers or memâ€" bers of the Timmins Horticultural Soâ€" ciety for particulars. The more entries the more interest there will be in the event, so all having flowers or vegetables should be sure to make one or more entries. â€"F. C. Hocking, Phone 1931â€"W, 54 Hollinger Lane, is the president, and the secretaryâ€"treasurer is H. L. Manette Phone 787â€"W.; 36B, Second avenue, Schumacher. Murray McIntash, Joseph Pacione, Walâ€" ter Robertson, Lincoln Rondeau, Patrick Roscoe, William Schofield, Robert Skelâ€" ly, Francis Smith, Leonard Taylor, Robâ€" ert Wheeler, Raymond Williams, Stanâ€" ford Williams, Mervyn Villemaire. This group with a few exceptions will all graduate into the RC.AF,. during the coming training year, which begins Monday, Sept. 13th at Squadron Headâ€" quarters, Central Public School, Timâ€" mins. At this time an intensive course in Administration, Signals, Mathematics and Aircraft Recognition will start and continue throughout the two terms of the training year. Horticultural Show to be Held at McIntyre Arena September 6th and 7th Expected to be Bigger and Better Than Last Year‘s Big Success. Number of Victory Gardens This Year Should Help the Show. â€" Very Able Judges Secured for Occasion. on acount of war conditions and restrictions ‘baking and canned and bottled goods are cancelled for the durâ€" ation. ‘There is, however, a very atâ€" tractive list of prizes in the usual other dpartments of the show. Any boy between the ages of 12 and 17 may turn out every Thursday night at Squadron Headquarters at the Cen- tral Public School. Quebecâ€"Ahead of Britain‘s Prime Minister, Mrs. Churchill descends the steps. of the train that brought her husband and daughter Mary, talking to Prime Minister Mackenzie King, back from the United States. Mr. Churchill stepped from the train Prime Minister Churchill and Daughter, Mary, Greeted on Return from e A U.S. by Mrs. Churchill and Prime Minister King. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 1943 This year the Society has been very fortunate in ‘being able to have Mr. F. R. Haywood, of Toronto, as the judge of flower gardens and flowers. Mr. Hazelwood is recognized as one of the outstanding authorities on flowers in Canada and is noted as an expert hortâ€" iculturalist. ‘‘The Society is equally fortunate in regardto the judging of vegetables. The vegetables will be judged by Mr. H. Hanlan, Agricultural Representative, of Matheson, Ont. Mr. Hanlan has been the judge of vegetables at the Horticultural Show here for several years and is widely known as an expert authority on agriculture and horticulâ€" ture. Toâ€"day Will Continue to be Fair With Cold Winds. There are specially attractive prizes offered for Victory Gardens and many entries are expected in this branch of the Show. Fach year the display of flowers from the mines of the district is an outâ€" standing feature of the Horticultural show. This year it is expected that the display from the various gardens of the mines will be ‘bigger and better than ever. wWith good weather the annual show of the Timmins Horticultural Society this year should be an outstanding and nmotabe success. Even the weather, however, will not be able to keep it from success, if all do their pant. Officers and committees have worked hard and effectively and have done their share to make the 1943 Hontiâ€" cultural Show at the MciIntyre Arena an event particularly well worth while. Mostly Fair And A Little Warmer Weekâ€"End Forecast Toâ€"day will be fair with cold winds, says Mr. S. Wheeler of the Hollinger Weather Observatory, while the weekâ€" end will be mostly fair and a little warmer. At 8 am. this morning the thermometer stood at 42 degrees. Maximum and minimum temperaâ€" tures for the week were: Thursday, August 19th, 74 and 54; Friday, August 20th, 76 and 56; Saturday, August 21st, 78 and 50; Sunday, August 22, 80 and 58: Monday, August 23rd, 60 and 48; Tuesday, August 24thk, 70 and 48; Wedâ€" nesday, August 25th, 60 and 42. Rainfall for ‘the week totalled one and oneâ€"quarter inches. Fire Chief W. Stanley Attending Convention Fire Chief W. Stanley is away this week attending the Dominion Fire Chief‘s Convention at St. Catherines. During the absence of the Fire Chief the fire hall is in charge of Deputy Fire Chief J. Morton and Deputy Fire Chief M. Daber. ; to a waiting car without a coat despite a rain storm. It was evident to newspapermen present that neither Mrs. Churchill‘s cheerful enthusiasm nor her husband‘s cigar were affected by the weather National Film Board Photo. Post Office Hours for Labour Day Summer Curling ‘Spiel Proves Big Success at the McIntyre Arena As Monday, Sept. 6th will be a Statuâ€" tory Holiday, the Post Office Departâ€" ment advises that the service to be given at Timmins Post Office on that date, will be as follows: Letter Carrier deliveryâ€"none. Parcel Post Deliveryâ€"none. Wicket serviceâ€"9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Public Lobby. will be openâ€"8.00 a.m. to 6. 00 Special Delivery Sérviceâ€"as usual Receipt and despatch of mailsâ€"as With only the semiâ€"finals and finals to be held tonight, ‘the first Summer Curling Bonspiel held during the past four nights at the McIntyre Arena, comes to a successful close Forty rinks started out Monday evenâ€" ing in enthusiastic manner. The openâ€" ing ceremonies being carried out with prominent men of :the curling art, at the official opening. In the absence of Mr. R. J. Ennis, general manager of the McIntyre Porcupine Mines, M. L. \(Marâ€" ty) Urquhart, introduced Mr. E. D. Fox, sevretary of the McIntyre Porcuâ€" pine Mines, Ltd. of Toronto, who threw the opening stone. Anmnother visitor from outâ€"ofâ€"town is Mr. Jim Harkness, of Peterborough who is the president of the Peterborâ€" ough Curling Club, He is one of the personnel of the G. R. White rink. USU Collections from Street Letter Boxes â€"@S Uusuail. Monday, Sept. 6th, a Statuâ€" tory Holiday in Canada. There are 4 sets of prizes for the Main Event and 2 sets in the Consolation Event. After long sessions of curling the only games left to play are as follows:â€" Main Event Dr. O.J. Stahl (M) vs J. L. Fulton (M) A. W. Jacob (M) vs W. Kellow (D) G. Cameron (M) vs F. Young (SP.) â€" The following are the rinks that have taken part in this big summer event. G. Cameron (MciIntyre) L. E. Kelly (McIntyre) A. W. Jacob (McIntyre) R. E. Heath (McIntyre) M. Dafoe (MciIntyre L. Parres (McIntyre) W. C. Arnott (McIntyre) J. 8. Amm (McIntyre) J. L. Fulton (MciIntyre) A. E. Lake (MciIntyre) M. Macmillan (Mcintyre) W. R. Lafferty (MceIntyre» T. W. Tod (McIntyre» 1. Prior (Meintyre) Forty Rinks Take Part in Unusual Event. Mr. E. D. Fox, Secretary of MciIntyre Porcupine Mines, Officiates at the Opening. Finals and Semiâ€"Finals to be Played Toâ€"night. Consolation Event H. Richardson (D) vs M. MacMillan Published in Timmins, Ont., Canads EVERY THURSDAY The principal will be in his office at the school from Tuesday, Aug. 30, to Friday, September 3, between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 am. to meet parents who wish to discuss the vear‘s work. Pupils of ‘Grades 10 to 13 may regâ€" ister for lockers during the week beâ€" ginning Aug. 30. One locker will ibe assigned to two pupils only. Standard school locks must be used and may be purchased at the school. The Timmins High and Vocational School will reopen on Tuesday, Septâ€" ember 7. All Grade 9 (first year) pupils are asked to meet in the assembly hall of the school at 10:15 a.m. for registraâ€" tion instructions and list of books. Grade 10 ‘(second year) pupils will asâ€" semble at 1:30 pm. Grades 11 and 12 (third and fourth year) qupils will asâ€" semble at 2:45 pm. Grade 13 (fifth year) pupils will assemble at 10 a.m. Wednesday September 8. Pencil and paper only will be required the first day. Welfare Federation Carnival Being Held Now in Timmins Arena Germans Hurrying Iroops to Copenhagen and Other High and Vocational School to Reâ€"open on Tuesday, Sept. 7th Times at Which the Several Classes are to Assemble. Event Very Interesting and Enjoyable But Weather Interâ€" fered with Success on Cedar Street. All Should Take in This Entertainment at the Rink. Prizes Given Every Night. The â€"Timmins© Welfare Federation Carnival is now in full swing having begun on Monday nght of this week and is to last until Saturday. Due to the inclement weather they have not had as large crowds as anticipated, but Prime Minister Churchill to Broadcast on Sund.ay. Berlin Again Given Showers from the Air. â€" Canadian Troops in Sicily Given High Praise. H. Richmond (Dome) H. R. Jones (Dome) P. Murphy (Dome) C. Kemsley (Dome) W. Kellow (Dome) H. Shantz (Dome) W. Christensen (Pamour) J, Linklater (Pamour) J. Reid (Pamour) Banting (Iroquois Falls) H. Mills (Iroquois Falls) V. Woolings (Englehart) V., Andrew (North Bay) T. Blackman (Timmins) Several telegrams of congratulations to the McIntyre Curling Club have been received from clubs from near and far. The event has been a great success and will conclude in a fitting ceremony The event ha and will concluc after the finals Miss Helen Chisholn returned this week after a vacation spent at North Bay and in the MuskOoka district. While away Miss Chisholm made many sketâ€" ches of scenes of beauty and interest noticed during her several weeks in the beautiful MuskOoka country, and many pleasing paintings may be expected from this talented artist as a result of her visit to a very interesting and beauâ€" tiful part of Canada. O D p |p U C k o > If h 64 8 5 Q > . Atkins (McIntyre) r. O. J. Stahl (McIntyre) R. McCoy (McIntyre) . Mair (McIntyre) . L. Jacob (McIntyre) . F. McDowell (MciIntyre) . R. White (McIntyre) D. Sutherland (McIntyre) . _C. Fleming (McIntyre) Austdal (South Porcupine) Young (South Porcupine) . Miller (South Porcupine) Shumilak (South Porcupine) Laamanen (South Porcupine) . Worth (South Porcupine) McCaffrey (Dome) entres of Dissatisfaction 1t According to word from Stockholm, Sweden, the Germans are facing a serâ€" ious situation in Denmark. Antiâ€"Nazi sabotage and rioting have grown to great proportions ‘There were nine serious acts of violence against the Germans within a few hours. An exâ€" plosion damaged the Copenhagen forum hall in which some of the $50,000 Nazi occupation troops are to be housed. Other sabotage resulted in a conference between the German ambassador and Danish officials. Germany has had to hurry troops to Denmark to preserve order, but the situation is serious. Premier Churchill‘s broadcast scheâ€" duled for Saturday has been postponed to Sunday. an honour to their country. In a mesâ€" sage to the veterans of the Sicily camâ€" paign he said:â€" "Men who have not. been in action admire and envy you." An Ottawa despatch says that one of the most dashing heroes of the war, colourful Lord Louis Mountbatten, will lead Allied forces moving against Japan from India and southeast Asia. He was chosen as Allied Commanderâ€"inâ€"Chief during the Quebec conference. London believes that Berlin was unâ€" der bombardment again, the main Beéerâ€" lin radio having gone off the air, which usually means a raid in progress. Lt. éeneral McNaughton, Commander of the Canadian troops overseas, says that the Canadian forces in Sicily are beginning toâ€"night the Carnival is to be held in the Timmins Arena for its remaining time. It is hoped that the public will support this very worthy cause. Bingo has been the main attraction and other games include darts, milk bottle game, hoopla, a fish pond, and other enjoyable passtimes. A refreshment booth is being conducâ€" ted by all combined ladies of the varâ€" ious organizations. EFach evening during the Carnival a draw is made for a hundred dollar victory bond each purchaser having at least six chances to win these very attractive prizes Those winning to date are: Monday, Mr. L. Ellis, 74 Railâ€" way St.; Tuesday, John Lightbody, 111 Mountjoy St., whom it is understood is a baby one year old; Wednesday, Anne Matsi, Box 60, Schumacher. All ticket sellers are asked to have stubs in by 10:30. The organization of the Timmins Welfare Federation came about by the suggestion to eliminate all unnecessary tag days in the town of Timmins. The following organizations make up the federation: Bomb Victim‘s Fund, Navy League, Gold Star Women‘s Institute, Federation of Russian Canadians, L.0. DE., C.W.L., Ladies of the MooSse, Laâ€" dies of teh French Federation, and La Ligue Feminine Catholique. A tag day was held on Tuesday of this week when around four hundred dollars was collected for this worthy cause. Carnival arrangements are under the direction of Mr. Fred Kitcher, chairâ€" man; Mr. William Mackie; Mrs. K. Johnson, publicity. A large committee of all organizations Are assisting. Interesting Address on Northern Roads Mr. V. H. Longstaffe, Divisional Enâ€" gineer for the Provincial Dept. of Highâ€" ways, was the guest speaker at the Kiâ€" wanis Club at the luncehon on Monday at the Empire hotel. He was accomâ€" panied by Mr. Alex Stirling, District Road Supervisor. Mr. Longstaffe‘s adâ€" dress was a most interesting one and held the closest attention of all. In brief but effective way he dealt with some of the problems of northern roads. There was very special interest in the films he showed in technicolor, especâ€" ially those dealing with the Transâ€"Canâ€" ada road construction in the Hearst area. Divisional Engineer Shows Striking Views of Work Being Done. Single Copyâ€"Five Cents The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine Established 1912