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Porcupine Advance, 29 Sep 1943, 2, p. 3

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Pte. Harry Bobbie, of the Canadian Army stationed at Camp Borden, left on Saturday after having spent a leave at his home here. Mr. Ken McDonald left on Sunday for Toronto where he will attend Univerâ€" sity. 5 5|Â¥ Pte. George Perreault, Canadian Army stationed at Sussex, N.B., is spending a furlough at his home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Alec David, of Cochrane are visiting friends in town this week Mrs. Gordon Biggs and daughter, Suâ€" san, of Cochrane, are visiting friends in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. D. Turner, and daughâ€" ler, Miss Jean, of Cochrane, were reâ€" cent visitors to Timmins. Mrs. R. Anderson, of Toronto, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Garlock, Leâ€" blanc Avenue, this week. Mr. R. A. MacFayden left yesterda; to .report for duty with the RC.AF at Manning Depot. Mr. G. L. Seymour, of Sault Marie, spent a few days in town week. L C6gt. Wireless Airâ€"Gunner Jack Walsh (R. C. A. F.) spent a weekâ€"end leave with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs, C. Parker and daughâ€" ter, Miss Pat Parker, were recent visiâ€" tors to Smooth Rock Falls, Miss Moira Canter left on Saturday for Kingston where she will resume her studies at Queen‘s Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kennedy and family were visitors to Cochrane last week. 4 LAXC. Nick Todderan, stationed at Eugene, Ont., spent a weekâ€"end leave visiting in town. Bgt. Airâ€"Gunner Eric Barnes left on Priday after having spent a weekâ€"enc leave visiting at his home. Mr. Fred Milne leit this week for Toâ€" ronto where he will attend University. P.O. Tom Goodman, R.CAF., spent leave at his home in town this week Mr. Max Ryan left this week for Toâ€" ronto where he will attend University. Mrs. J. Dixon is at present spending a holiday at Parry Sound. + Mr. and Mrs. E. Thur and family are at present holidaying in Renfrew. Mr. J. Tremblay from London is visitâ€" ng his family in town this week. Timmins SEPTEMBER 29TH, 1943 Many homes waste as much as cient heating equipment, in heat losses. Winter is just aro FARSIGHTED householders are seeing the urgent need of preparing their homes now against this winter‘s coal shortage. They are acting now! Richardson Building, Physician Phone 1950 l Have your entire heating system inspected. Order necessary repairs. 2 Have your furnace thoroughly cleaned by a competent man. Insuâ€" late furnace and. pipes where necessary. Be sure that you bhave sufficient storm windows and that all windows and doors fit tightly. Have cracks in walls repaired. Weatherstrip wherever it is necessary. Consider seriously the insulaâ€" tion of ceiling and walls. Here are some jobs you should be doing NOW ! HEATING SYSTEMS MUST BE EFFICIENT: KHOMES SHOULD BE ADEQUATELY INSULATED. as 60¢, of their fuel through ineffiâ€" inadequate insulation and other riround the corner. Prepare NOW ! _ Miss Doreen Wills, Miss Isobel Flowâ€" !ers and Miss Lorraine Fournier left ) Wednesday for the R.C.A.F., Women‘s [}ivision, North Bay. The many friends of Warrant Offiâ€" cer Alex. "Sandy‘"‘ MacKenzie, R.C.A.F., who was reported missing after a fight over Germany about a month ago, will be pleased to hear that his brother, Mr. T. L. MacKenzie, Korson Block, First Ave., received word Sunâ€" day that he is well and is a prisonerâ€" ofâ€"war in Germany. Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District. Schumacher Man‘s Brother Reported as Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"War Schumacher, Sept The Advance. Mrs. Dan McMillan, of Porquis Juncâ€" tion, is spending a few days visiting at the home of her sonâ€"inâ€"law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Garlock, Leâ€" blance Avenue. Pte. Alex. Ferguson, who has been stationed in the West for several months, is spending a furlough with his wife and family in town. Miss Elena Callon, of Toronto, is visâ€" iting at the home of her sister Mrs. Greg Evans. Miss Dorothy Armstrong, of the Pubâ€" lic School Staff, has received her call to the W.R.E.NS. and leaves on Wedâ€" nesday for her station in Galt. P.O0. Russell Fortin, stationed at P. E. I., is spending a furlough at his home in town. Pte. John Amadio, of the Canadian Army, stationed in Newfoundland, is cpending a furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Amadio. Mrs. J. H. McLellan, Tamarack street this week. Mrs. Fred Evens has returned to Toâ€" conto after spending some time visiting Del Baker, Canadian Army stationed at, Terrace, BC., is spending a furâ€" lough at his home on Elm street, Lieut. Fred Armstrong, Canadian Army stationed at Monteith, spent the weekâ€"end visiting friends in town. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ostrosser, Hemlock street. Mrs. T. Godin and daughter, Beverly, have left for Pembroke after visiting at the home of Mrs. A. F. Carriere. Fred McLellan, R.C.A.F., spent a leave it the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Darling left toâ€"day for Otâ€" tawa where she will spend a holiday. Mr. P. Reilley, of New Liskeard, was a business visitor to Timmins this week. Mrs visitor Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lingenfelter, of Lake, visited friends and relaâ€" ives in town this week. Miss Laura Ballantyne, of Ottawa, arâ€" ived today to visit friends and relaâ€" ies in town. Jack Ryan, of Englehart, was a to Timmins this week. 29th. Special to Miss Gladys Rigg was her sister‘s maid of honour, in a dress of pale biue appliqued crganza with matching headdress bordered with blue braid and tiny flowers. She carried a nosegay of assorted chrysanthemums. Aare Kivi was best man. At the reception later, held in the Finnish Hall, Mrs Rigg received in a streetâ€"length dress of royal blue crepe, navy accessories and a corsage of pink chrysanthemums. She was assisted by white lace glov onial bouquet 0o baby chrysanth Niemi, som Of late Mr. Neim officiated at th The bride, gi parents, was : with a lace b line and three Her headdress by tiny white s ed with waistâ€"] In the manse Church, Wednesd ber 29th at 6.00, : solemnized when of Mr. and Mrs. Joy Twp., became Manse of United Church Setting for â€" Ceremony When Lillie Rigg Weds Toivo Niemi. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davidson, Bank of Commerce ‘Building, First Ave., reâ€" turned this week from a holiday in southern Ontario. Pretty Wedding Last Evening at United Church overseas. Mr. I. A. Solomon, First Ave., left Sunday for Philadelphia where he will visit his brother. ACl Bob Heath, R.CAF., stationeda at Belleville, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heath, Third Ave. Claude Manette, Second Ave., left this week for North Bay where he will commence his studies at Scollard Hall. Mrs.cS$s. H. Gibson arrived Wednesâ€" day from Kingston and Toronto and will make her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Huxley, First Ave. Mrs. Gibson received a cable Tuesday from her husband, Captain S. H. Gibâ€" son, telling her of his safe arrival overseas. * Mrs. Walter Craik and daughter Catherine and Beth, left Wednesday for Winnipeg where she will join he: nusband who is stationed with the R. C.A.F. at Winnipeg. f Miss Dorothy Bruce, of Grand Valâ€" ley, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Frea Davidson and Mrs. Warren Sparks. Pte. Bill ‘Barron, Veterans‘ Guard, Monteith, is spending his leave here visiting with friends. Mrs. Rolly Nilson left Priday for Torâ€" onto after spending some time visiting her mother, Mrs. Len Thomas, Second Ave. Bette MacMillan, daughter of Mr and (Mrs. Sinclair MacMillan, MTInâ€" tyre Property, left on Sunday to reâ€" sume her studies at the University of Toronto. Miss Jean Urquhart, daughter of Mr and Mrs. M. Urquhart, McIntyre Proâ€" perty, left Saturday for Queen‘s Uniâ€" versity, Kingston, where she will comâ€" mence her studies. Mr. Allan Keeley, accompani mother, Mrs. D. E. Keeley, ] Property, left by car last 1 Kingston. Allan will resume 1 ies at Queen‘s University at Keeley will visit for somée time Friday last the High School helc their annual field day. The day being fine the usual sports were enjoyed. Marion Furlong, R.CA.F., Women‘ I)ivision, stationed at Rockcliffec, is visâ€" iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Furlong, First Ave. Agelichi Baistegilli, of the R. C. A., stationed at Toronto, is visiting at hi home on Third Ave. Mirko Narduzzi, of the R. C. A., staâ€" tioned at Toronto, is visiting at his home on Fourth Ave. Pte. Bert Waite, of the Headquarter: Company, Veterans‘ Guard, Monteith is visiting at his home on Birch St. Pte. Joe ‘Belenki, of the R.CAF., i: visiting at his home on Second Ave. Leading Stoker George Corris, R.C N., left Suncpy for his station at Haliâ€" fax, after spending his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corris Second Ave. Mrs. H. Lumpkin and little son have returned to their home in Cochrant after spending a few days visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Len Thomâ€" as, Second Ayve. aay for her home in The many friends of ] Rourke, Gold Centre, wil hear that he is in St. pital, suffering from two the iresult of an accident the Hollinger Mine. Sunday was Rally Day at Trinity United Church. The servwice was conâ€" aucted by Rev. Lors Carlson, assisted by a boy and girl from the Sunday Bchool. George Harper gave a readqing and Ruby McCarthy gave the story of tne Littie Oid Lagay., During the serâ€" vice four children were baptized: Shirâ€" ley Anne Mullen, Ara Linda Leaâ€" man, John Alexander Bryers, Alexandâ€" er hugh Godefroy. Congratulations are extended to L.â€" Cpl. Bill Atanas and Mrs. Atanas who were married September i9th in the 3t. Matthew‘s Anglican Church, Hamâ€" iiton. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the groom‘s parents. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Jack Keene and the late Mrs. Keene, Fourth Ave. Miss BPoyd, who has been visiting he. sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Dr. and Mrs Robson, MciIintyre Property. left Sunâ€" imi. Reyv. the ceren gown bodice 1V f the First United y evening, Septemâ€" pretty wedding was lllie Rigg, daughter ‘alter Rigg, Mountâ€" the bride of Toivo M. Neimi and the v. W. M. Mustard s Ww s were enjoyEd. R.CA.F., Wome it Rockcliffe, is 1 Ir. and Mrs. Fra Operty, Toronto of Mtr. of Grand Valâ€" ers, Mrs. Frec rren Sparks. terans‘ Guard his leave here will be sorry tc t. Mary‘s Hosâ€" xo broken legs ed Atanas who 19th in the urch, Hamâ€" A reception the groom‘s reC ? â€" â€" Shirâ€" xandâ€" THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMITNS W For their wedding trip to Windsor and Toronto, the bride chose a gray twoâ€"mece suit with navy accesspries. The couple plan to reside in Mountâ€" joy Twp. Mrs. Neimi, who wore a brown crepe afternoon dress and a corsage of chrysanthemums. Yvon Gauthier, Les St. Martin, A. Drouin and L. Drouin, charged with alling to reâ€"register, and Adelard Sauve, Wilfred Moses and R. Dumont, charged with failing to keep the regisâ€" Lrar informed of their address, were each sentenced to one day, then to be taken to the nearest recruiting station. Napoleon Migneault charged with contributing to juvenile delinquency and living on the avails of prostitution was remanded for a week. guilty in court and said "a man" gave her the money. Magistrate Atkinson gave the accused an indifinite term in view of the fact that she appeared quite Ul. The last time she was convicted she had not apparently improved much in bealth. â€"\Heavy Fines for 1 hree Convicted of Udngerous Driving and only the accused woman around he sent for the police. The money was found on the accused and she admitted to police taking it. She pleaded not Hilda Tikkanen was charged with the theft of $2 from the Star Cafe. The cate owner said he had missed money tefore and had taken the number of these bills. When the bills were taken pay. Failing to have a license for a gun cost one young man $+0 and costs. Another paid $25 and costs for drivâ€" i1g without permit. so little wine that he could not be keepâ€" ng it for sale. Hebert denied the story of the witness. Magistrate Atkinson dismissed the case. Two drunks paid $10 and costs each. Three charges of following the fire cruck were dismissed, being laid under wrong section. Benny Salvador, who said he was.ansâ€" wering his call to the Army was ordered t pay at the rate of $19.75 per week to the support of his wife and family, first payment to be made on his first army The story of a witness in a case at police court Tuesday was to the effect chat when he called a taxi driver, the iatter had sold him a bottle of wine instead of taking him to t‘j2 address he gave. The witness thought the wine was horrible, and he said he went at mce to the police station to see if anyâ€" me should charge $2.50 for a bottle of that kind of wine. ‘"Whatsamatter," said the witness, "that wine would make i man go shoot all the town." While the police did not pose as experts in he price of wine, they did not think hat anyone should sell wine after the imnanner described by the witness. As a resylt Pierre Hebert, taxi driver, was charged with keeping for sale. A botâ€" cle of wine similar to that given the police by the witness was found in a store room at the rear of the taxi stand. Greg. Evans, counsel for the defence pointed out that the store room was apen to the public and there was noâ€" thing to connect the accused with the ottle found there. Two other bottles 3f similar wine found at the accused‘s home were properly on his permit and the purchases showed that he was using ; Cases Following Injury tc wergt. W. Thompson. i Death ocurred this morning of Mr. Peter Kiela, of 86 Fourth Ave., Echuâ€" macher, Mr. Kiela was in his 68th year. The body is resting at the Walker Funeral Parlours until funeral arrangeâ€" ments are made. Amusing Case Among the Charges Heard on Tuesâ€" day. At Tuesday‘s police court there were cases that were concerned in the or incidents that resulted in the ofi weorgt. W. Thompson on the senumacher Road. The first charge ucard was one of dangerous driving against Kosti Joki. His car had struck a cyclist and Sergt Thompson was inâ€" vestigatling this accident when he was struck and badly injured. The cyclist zsave his account of what happened and ais story was so straight and clear and »orroborated by police and other eviâ€" dence that accused was convicted and ined $50 and costs. Of dangerous drivâ€" aip Agaliist HNAL Merun'ger and Harâ€" uy brousseau. Eviaence of Constabple vi, Ciaig, Ssergt Thompson and others aescribeu the two cars as speeding iong the highway. Sergt. Thompson waved his flashlight to stop them, ney had come on. A passenger in the srousseau car suggested they were racâ€" ing. Meranger had been able to stop sefore reaching the police officer, but rpparently the other car, with practiâ€" rally no brakes, had bumped into the vrear of the Meranger car. It was sugâ€" sested that it was the Brosseau car tbhat had actually hit Sergt. Thompson. Magistrate Atkinson suggested that of this description should not be allowed on the road. Meranger was fined $50 and costs, and Brosseau $100 and costs, the latter also being deâ€" barred from driving for a year. Went to Police to Find Right Price for Wine Death of Mr. Peter Kiela at Schumacher Toâ€"day ONTARNTIO Spr. Bruce McChesney writes:â€"*"Once again I extend by sincere thanks for your grand gift of cigarettes. Parcels of smokes have dropped off somewhit during the past year or so but we take Gnr. H. R. Foster writes:â€"*"‘Thanks, folks, for the cigarettes,. I have been well looked after by your organization and I am very grateful. I won‘t forgéet what you have done and I hope to thank you personally when this job is done and we all come marching home." we left home and you have never let us down. The people back home in the Porcupine camp have been swell in supporting your fund and I hope they continue to do so." Pte. V. Lepine writes from Sicily:â€" "You could never guess how welcome your cigarettes were. They were lifeâ€" savers almost, and I am indeed very erateful to you all." Spr. Frank Roberts writes:â€" " I reâ€" ceived your gift of 300 cigarettes and I want to thank yvou for remembering us over here. It is a long time since Community Fag Fund is a ‘"Swell Idea," Writes Rfn. Cecil Tippett. Letter from Ceylon Says "Thanks for the Cigarettes." They Like Them Also in Sicily and Other Places. Servicemen Overseas Certainly Appreciate Cigarettes Sent Them Reddy Says: ‘‘Speaking of protection â€" don‘t forget the boys who are proâ€" tecting our lives and liberty! Write them reguiarly !" It isn‘t necessary to have a lamp for each person, but place each light so that everyâ€" one can benefit equally Avoid glare or dark corners that cause sharp contrasts. Place lamps where they will be most useful ... Dark shades or ones which have turned yellow inside deprive you of precious light adding up to as much as 50%. Brush shades weekly to remove dust. Clean them frequently with a damp cloth, removing bulbs and reflector bowls before wathing or cleaning. Use light shades ... # simple ways to get the most light from lamps Keep lamps and bulbs free from dust ... SAYS REDDY KILOWATT Many friends and members of the Timmins branch of the Canadian Leâ€" gion gathered at the Legion Hall last Dhursday evening to hold a party in honour of Mr. W. S. Jamieson, magaâ€" ger of the local branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia for the past twenty years. ‘"Wally" was also a very prominent member of the Legion especially during the financing and building of the preâ€" sent club premises. He has maintainâ€" ed his interest in the branch from that time, and his advice on financial matâ€" ters will be a loss, although he asked all the bank managers present to stand by the Legion at all times. "It‘s a safe investment," Mr. Jamieson said. Appreciation Shown W. S. Jamieson, Manager Timâ€" ming Blanch of Bank of Nova Scotia for Twenty Years. Farewell Party at Legion in Honour of W. 8. Jamieson Bridge and other card games were played by the forty odd present. Durâ€" off our hats to the Community Fag Frmd for the way this organization has kept the smokes coming so regularly." Too many people strain their eyes reading in dimlyâ€"lit rooms â€"and hbefore they know it, they‘re wearing glasses. So look to your light and protect your sight when your eyes feel strained and tense. Notice how your nerves relax when there‘s enough light to brighten the whole room evenly! COSTS LESS THAN 1¢ PER AVERAGE BAKING Mr. Lang, the successor to Mr. Jamâ€" ieson was introduced to all. At the close of a very enjoyable evenâ€" ing the guests were treated to a fish and chips supper. P. J. Dunlop, in the absence of the president, acted as chairman. Fred Curtis, T. Hedican and Bert Ketleg, looked after the refreshments. Jack Brady and W. D. Forrester planned and carried through the proceedings. project. ‘"The; cord time and Legion is looki: ters," he said when in Toror gathering woul location. Geo. 8. Dre Porcupine V trustees, prese handsome tr friends preser In a neat s troubles arisi: ing and how ing the evening with a song and the piano in a singing. . 13. JJTrTe°eW, AlY pine Vetera es, presented ome travell is present. neat spcsec! EYES EXAMINED GLASSES FITTED Irvin Rosner, R. 0. EXYESIGHT SPECIALIST For Appointment Phone 1877 BUCOVETSKY BLDG. 21 Third Ave. Tim} scientific Accuracy another member of the Tans‘ Hall board of ed Mr. Jamieson with a »lling clock from all ch "Wally" told of the rom the present buildâ€" ie mines financed the were paid back in reâ€" now I understand the for much larger quarâ€" HC FPred Curtis obliged W. A. Devine led at ound of community With by also honved that e present at the im up at his new Timmins

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