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Porcupine Advance, 21 Oct 1943, 1, p. 4

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# TW .’ 7. L2X | a0000000000000000800000064 £0000600000000000000000040 08 900000000000040000000000000000000080 0004000000 #0 40 64 6 . these little ladies are really doing their bit in so far as patriotic work is concerned and are indeed worthy ~of congratulations > the following are the Miss Canada glrls so worthy of mention:. Misses Peggy Lloyd, Dorothy Devine, Frances Borland, Vera King, Marjorie Gibson . . . Keep up the good work, girls! : On Saturday noon at the Victory Loan salesmen‘s banquet at the Emâ€" pire Hotel, the Miss Canada girls inâ€" vaded the bangquet hall . . . in the space of ten minutes they had: sold $100.00 worth of: War Savings Stamps A charming social gathering was that at the home of Mrs. J. Brady last Friâ€" day night . . . the occasion was that of a farewell for Mrs. T. Tod who will be leaving her many friends soon to take up residence elsewhere . . . A tokâ€" en of remembrance was presented to hner, a tiny pearl ring in a beautiful setting, by all of her friends present, along with‘many kind wishes for hapâ€" piness in her new home and surroundâ€" ings. 8 Third Ave. at Cedar Street JEWELLEKR â€" OPTOMETRIST One of the very fine features of the Timmins Public Library is the Childâ€" ren‘s Story hour . . . every Saturday morning little kiddies, sometimes numâ€" bering in the hundreds, trot up to the library to listen to the stories .. . they Graw up carpets and sit quietly and attentively in a group while Mrs, Helen Clifton, head HKbrarian, Miss Freda Campbell and Miss Irma Laakso, asâ€" sistant librarians, each tell them a story . . . Many of the prompt and early arrivals have time before story bour begins to play a couple of exâ€" citing games together, much to their obvious delight . . . The close attenâ€" tion paid and the happy faces on the children is perhaps thanks enough‘ to Mrs. Clifton, but we take this opâ€"| portunity|to{eongratulate her on the. augmentation of such a fine feature,‘ which is a grand thing for keeping ,th,e' little children occupied and happy and out of mischief. $ About one hundred and twenty couples enjoved themselves imâ€" mensely last Friday evening . . . the delightful event was the Miliâ€" tary Dance held in the McIntyre Auditorium by the members of the Algonquin Regiment . . . the floor was crowded with dancers enjoying the round and, square da.nces and the merry Paul Jonses, to the tunes of Hank Bielek and his band, Naturally many uniforms were px eâ€" PAOE 0C Heartiest congratulations go to Mrs. Kay Ramier, from Chapter No. 303, Women of the Moose . . . Mrs. Ramier was elected Recorder to replace Mrs. O‘Connor . .. Mrs. Jeanette Malley, Senior Regent, anâ€" nounced that Mrs Ramier has again been awarded the Recorder‘s Gold Star .. . This coveted honor, also won by Mrs. Ramier in 1941, is a star shaped gold pin and. is given only to recorders whose books are correct in every detail . .. Again, congratulations to the "Star Recorder." t awy THE 5 Y " h. _ cih in "AQ o _ The first aid classes for the St. John Ambulance, begin next Monday evenâ€" ing at 8 pm. in the lecture room at St. Mary‘s Hospital. . .the home nutsâ€" ing classes commenceâ€" next Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. at the St. John Hall ._all who have registered for these classes are asked to attend. . . also the ladies are asked not to forget that help is needed at the church hall for the rummage sale to be held Saturday morning, October 23rd A reminder to the members of the Ladies Guild of St. Matthew‘s church . . . the regular work meeting will be held this Friday evening October 22nd . . Members will meet at the home of Mrs. Pope, 182 Spruce St. N., at 8 p.m. Monday. evening found many memâ€" bers of the Arbutus Chapter Order of the Eastern Star gathered at the home of Mrs. Easton, Maple street south, for an evening donated solely to patâ€" riotic duties . . . indeed they spent several hours hard at work before they enjoyed the delicious lunch served by the hostess . . . plans for the next meeting were made and it will take alace next Monday evening. â€" News of the wedding of Miss Marâ€" garet Ella Parks, daughter of Squadâ€" jon Leader Rev. J. D. Parks, one time resident of Timmins, which took place last month in Ottawa, will be of great interest to many friends in the Porâ€" cupine . . . Reév. Parks officiated at the ceremony in Southminster United Church last September 22nd . . . The groom is also a former resident of Timmins, spending several years here before enlisting . . . he is Lieut. Seaâ€" horn William Albright, R.CCS, . . . To the young people go best wishes for many years of happiness . . Mr. and Mrs. George Stanley Lowe announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Elizabeth, to Mr. Leopold Koppel, R. C. A. F., son of Mr. Albert L Koppel, of Toronto, and the late Mrs. Koppel . . The marriage will take place And more news this week; is that of a wedding scheduled to take place in the early part of November Comes news of an engagement which was announced last week. At the Royal York . on Satulday night, Miss Marjery Laidlaw and Jack Gauthier announced their enâ€" gagement at a large party in their horiour,â€" and Jack presented his fiancee with an exquisite zircon ring. MarJely is the sister of Mrs. Jim Douglas of Timmins, and is well known through her work at the Bank of Montreal. . .Jack is the son of Mrs. G. Gauthier, Hemlock Street. Best wishes go again to a forâ€" mer Timmins young lady who was married recently . . . this time the wedding took place in Toronto, the bride being Miss Ruth Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams . . . the groom is also acquainted with the north, having gained mining experience in the Porcupine mines while a stuâ€" dent of S.P.S. . . . He is Captain Eric Zuerrer . ... An account of the wedding appears elsewhere in the issue. sent and soldiers, sailors and airâ€" men mingled with civilians as "one big happy family", and indeed the gay event will be one to rememâ€" | gift went a card with the signatures of all those present on it, which will be a pleasing souvenir. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Osburne and Mrs. H. Graham, and pouring were Mrs. G. Gauthier and l Mrs. F. C. H. Simms. Among those | guests present were: Mrs. Osborn, Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. Giblin, Mrs. Kirkland, Mrs. Simms, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. H. Hudson, Mrs. K. Stirling, Mrs. McDowell, Mrs Hisie, Mrs. Gauthier, Mrs. O‘Rourke, Mrs. E. Pritchard, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs A Kane, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Watt, Mrs. Alâ€" lan, Mrs Wohlrab, Mrs. MacKechnie, Mrs. F. Graham, Mrs. J. Sloan, Mrs. Hogarth, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. J. Sullivan, Mrs. Stock, Mrs. Sandwith, Miss Lorâ€" etta Garvey, Mrs. W. Ecclestone, Mrs. !Les Marshall, Mrs J. Knox Jr.., Mrs. H. Graham and the hostess, Mrs. J. Brady. | | South Porcupine, Oct. 20th. Special to The Advance. The OQO.ES. ladies held a most sucâ€" cessful card party in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening. A large number attended, many members of the Order from Timmins being present. A short business meeting among the members preceded the bridge barty. As usual, the lunch served was of exâ€" cellence for which the ladies of the Fastern Eiar are noted. All present enjoyed the affair very much. The prizes for bridge were all donated and rere won by:â€" Ladies, first, Mrs. James Gcodman (two packs of cards donated by Mrs. Ron Mansfield); ladies second, Mrs. F. E. Cooper (bathâ€"towel donated by Mrs. Marion Hall, Pamour);; and successful Card Party at S. Porcupine O.E.S. On Friday evening, Mrs. T. W. Tod, was guest of honour at a farewell party <â€"at of ‘the â€"home of Mrs. J. D. Brady. Mr. and Mrs. Tod are leavâ€" ing soon to take up residence in Fort William. About thirty of her friends were present at the farewell and everyâ€" one spent a charming social evening. Mrs. Jessie Todd made the presentation of a remembrance to the honoree, and expressed the feelings of all her friends concerning the departure. With the Many Friends Gather at Home of Mrs. J. D. Brady Farewell Party Held Last Friday Night for Mrs. T. Tod Many ladies enjoyed the Comfort Tea held ‘at the Legion Hall yesterday afterâ€" ncon by the Ladieés Auxiliary. Among those present were: Mrs. R. Hardy, Mrs. L. Nicholson, Mrs. G. Grant, Mr. R. M. <mith, Mrs. J. McGarry, Mrs. H. Pope, Mrs. C. Boyd, Mrs. E. Charliton, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. F. Gurtis, Mrs. C. Wheelâ€" er, Mrs. A. Ketley, Mrs. J. Wilson, Miss Margaret McGarry, Mrs. E. Hinds, Mrs. k. Tilley, Mrs. W. Devine. . .All memâ€" bers are requested to ‘be at the Legion Hall at 3 p.m. Sunday, for the Victory Rally parade. Prizewinners at« the whist drive which was held at the Legion Hall on Tuesday evening were the folâ€" lowing: Mrs. J. Locke, Mrs. L. Sinâ€" clair, Mrs. L. Levert, Mrs. B. Mcâ€" Quarrie, Mrs. R. M. Smith, Mrs. G. TLloyd. on Saturday, November 6th, ‘in Rosedale United Church, Toronto. The best is none too good for Canadian sailors at sea, and cooks abcard corvettes, minesweepers and destroyers must be good at their jobs. So that men can, be released for duty at sea, thete have to be Wren cooks to do the| work in naval training establishments ashore. In the picture above, Wren Bunting and Wren Randell, both from Toronto, are hard at work helping to feed naval ratings, officers and Wrens in their estabâ€" They say, "It‘s a satisfying job when you hear what the sailors ishment. Single say about the improved menus now that womer are in charge!" or married women without dependent children are accepted for enlistâ€" ment as long as they are from 18 to 45 years of age. SAILOR‘S LIFFE FOR MCF THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TTMMINS, ONTARIO Sense and Nonsense:â€" No one reâ€" gards a man as a crackpot iIf he has a pot of money. Public Schools Birch Street Schoolâ€"Birch strget N Central Schoolâ€"Fourth Avenue Mattagami Schoolâ€"Commercial Ave Moneta School (tentative) â€"Kirby Avenue. The local Victory Loan Committee has on hand a number of 16mm films, which are being shown at the various secnools in Timmins and Schumacher, the first showings having taken place on Monday, Oct. 18th. The following are the schools at wh\yh these films are being exhibited. $ Also at Harmony Hall for the Finnish Group. Last week T1mm1ns Fire Fighters Local No. 535 announced their annual Hallows‘en Dance to be held on PFriâ€" day evening, Oct. 29th, at the Riverâ€" side Pavilion. The Fireman‘s Dance, as it is popularly known, for around 25 years has been one of the big feaâ€" tures here each year. It appears to grow in popularity and attendance each year, and also to be better each year than the year before. It is the people‘s dance as well ias the firemen‘s. Everyâ€" body feels at home and all have a good lime. Music for this year‘s dance will be by the Gene Croccao Orchestra. Cosâ€" tumes and dress are optional. There will be novelties, fun, a happy evening. The door prize this year is an extra special. It is a beautiful 56â€"piece dinâ€" ner service, Cotswold pattern, Royal Crown Derby china, actual value $120.00 Tickets are now on sale. This is an eéevent that none, old or young, should imiss. Victory Loan Films Being Shown at the Local Schoaols Fire Fighters‘ Annual Hallowe‘en Dance, October 29 Unusually Valuable Door Prize Worth $120.00. third, Mrs. Betty Dyce. For gentlemen Mr. Ralph Ellis took first honours (cards donated by Mrs. Worth, Brouâ€" lan Mine); second prizs (stationery donated by Mrs. D. Reed) won by Mr. Fred,Fedor, third, Mr. Arthur McLaren. On a card in the front window of a suburban home appeared the followâ€" ing notice: "A piano for sale." In the window next door anocther card appeared with just one word: ‘"Hurrah!" North Bay Nugget, Word was received in town this week that Lieut. Don HOgarth of the Canâ€" adian Army overseas was injured reâ€" cently in a motorcycle accident and had his elbow fractured and his collarbone broken. There are no particulars of the accident further than that the inâ€" juries are not as serious as might be expected and that he is making excelâ€" lent progress to recovery. Don Hogarth Injured in Accident Overseas Payâ€"roll subscriptions for bonds in the Fifth Victory Loan Campaign got away to a good start this week, as the the following figures demonstrate:â€" Aunor â€" 100% Broulan â€" 18 % BuflTaloâ€"Ankerite 15% Coniaurum â€"45% Delnite â€" 48% Dome â€" 50% Hollinger 14% Pamour â€" 27% Paymaster â€" 20% Preston East Dome â€" 86"°"% These figures represent the percentâ€" age of the quota set for the different mines named, and include all returns handed in to the Victory Loan Headâ€" quarters up to Tuesday evening. The Aunor and Preston East Dome have alâ€" ready quite a jump on the others, but it is safe to say that before the end of this week the gap will be materially reduced. Miss Terry to be ‘ Acting Mayor in Absence of Mayor and Councillor Spooner. At the regular meeting of the town council on Monday a letter from the Victory Loan Committee referred to the memori@l for the heroes of this war and by resolution the council will conâ€" contribute $100.00 to the cost of the mlan. Town Contributes $100 to Memorial Here for Soldiers A letter was received from the Timâ€" mins Citizen‘s Band expressing apâ€" preciation of the attitude of the Timâ€" mins Boys‘ Bugle Band in turning over to the Citizens Band several of the older boys of the Bugle Band ito reâ€" place bandmen now on active service. Councillor Ellen» M. Terry was named to act as mayor during the absence of Mayor Rrunette and Councillor Spoonâ€" er. Mine Employees Make Good Start in Buying Bonds Mr. Robert Baillie is Speaker at Fireside Club Councillor Philip Pay, now serving in the Veteran Guards at Ot:iawa, was present for the meeting. Councillor was the only member of counâ€" cil not present, being in Toronto interâ€" viewing Premier Drew on behalf of the Ontario Municipal Association. On Monday cyening the Fi!es{kie Club held its regular monthly meeting in the First United Church. The guest sbpeaker for the evening was Mrs. R. Baillie, Supervisor of Music in the Public schools in Timmins. Mr. Baillie spoke on the music appreciation as taught in the schools up here. He ilâ€" lustrated his talk with records. At the closing of Mr. Baillie‘s talk Misses Gloria and Joyce McGlynn, sisters of Birch St, school, sang three lovely selâ€" ections, "1Go'mg to . the. Fair," ‘‘‘The Swing", jand "A Hundred Thousand Years Ago."‘ They were accompanied by Mrs. Robert Baillie. During the business part of the meetâ€" ing, final plans were made for the rumâ€" mage sale to be held on Saturday Octâ€" ober 23rd, under the convenorship of Mrs. G. W. Harper, The sale will be Rkeld in the church basement, and comâ€" mences at 9 a.m. At the close of the meeting a lunch was served. J South Porcupine Junior Ball Team Entertained Town Engineer J. D. MacLkean was authorized to attend the convention of the Canadian Institute of Sewage and Sanitation, Oct. 28th and 29th. South Porcupine, Oct. 20th. Special to The Advance. The Junior Baseball team, who have been playing under the TP.AA. aâ€" gainst Timmins in the past season were entertained on Friday evening at the home of their coach and trainer, Carlo Cattarelo, who gave them a wonderful party and lunch. Mtr. W. G. Smith was present and Mr. Jerry Sceott who has acted as assistant to the coach also was there. Mr. Smith, during the evening presented each of the lads with crests for their sweater. Aunor Mine Has Reached Its Objective. Guests, who all had a good time mwere: Billy Adamo, Johnny Sicoli, Frank Sicâ€" oli, Sam Monteleone, Roy McKay, Geoâ€" rge Lorke, Stew. Pirie, Tom Houtson, Nick Rewegan, Walter Rewegan, Elvon Kavanagh, John McLellan and Les Cosâ€" tello : Palace Theatre Mr. and Mrs. George Stanley Lowe announced the engagement of their daughter, Barbara Elizabeth, to Mr. Leopold Koppel, RCAF., son of Mr. Albert L. Koppel of Toronto, and the late Mrs. Koppel. The marriage will take place on Saturday, November 6th, in Rosedale United TChurch, Toronto. Hollinger Consolidated Gold Mines Limited A regular dividend of 1% has been declared by the Directors on the Capâ€" ital Stock of the Company, payable on the 4th day of November, 1943, to shareholders of record at the close of business on the Â¥#1st day of October, 1943. McIntyre Porcupine Mines LEIMITED (No Personal Liability) Dividends Nos. 104 and 105 At a meeting of the Board of Direc=â€" tors of McIntyre Poreupine Mines Limâ€" ited (No Personal Liability) held on the 13th day of October, 1943, the folâ€" lowing dividends were declared payable in Canadian currency: No. 104 for Fiftyâ€"five and a hall cents (85‘1¢0) a share payable December 1, 1943, to shareâ€" holders of record November 1, 1943. No. 105 (Extra) for One dollar and eleven cents ($1.11) a share payvable January 3, 1944, to shareholders of record Novâ€" ember 1, 1943. By Order of the Board. BALMER NEILLY, Treasurer. Mr. T. W. Tod, manager of the Bank of Montreal for the past five years and who has been an unusually popular and valuable citizen, was the guest at a dinner party in his honour given by Mr. John Knox on Tuesday evening. General regret was expressed at the departure of Mr. Tod at the end of this month when he goes to Fort Wilâ€" liam as manager of the Bank of Montâ€" real there. During his residence in Timmins he has been prominent and popular in curling, golf, business and other circles. His work for various patriotic causes has been outstanding. On Tuesday night he was extended the best good wishes for himsel{f and Mrs. Tod and little son in their new home. Toâ€"day will continue to be fair and cool, says Mr. Wheeler of the Hollinger Weather Observatory, while it will be probably mostly fair over the weekâ€"end. At 8 o‘clock this morning the thermoâ€" meter stood at 24 degrees. : Guest at Dinner Party in His Honour This Week. Mostly Fair at the Weekâ€"end Forecast of Hollinger Weaâ€" ther Bureau. Maximum and minimum temperaâ€" tures for the week were; Thursday, Oct. 14th, 54 anq 26; Priday, Oct. 15th, 32 and 26; Saturday, Oct. 16th, 32 and 26; Sunday, Oct. 17th, 32 and 25; Monâ€" day, Oct. 18th, 30 and 26; Tuesday, Oct. 19th, 35 and 25; Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 44 and 24. Snowfall for the week totalled 6 ins and rainfall for the week totalled .30. T. W. Tod to Leave at End of Month for Fort William DATED the 14th day of October, 1943 P. C. FINLAY, Ssecretary All SLAV CONCERT ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Melody â€" Music â€" Rythm 5th Victory Loan DIVIDEND NUMBER 376 The Citizens Committee Sunday, October 24th at 8.3 .30 p.m. Presents an for the at the WANTEDâ€"Boarding Homes for Childâ€" ren of School Age. Apply to Child ren‘s Aid Society, Room 4, Municipa‘ Building, Timmins. FOR SALE OR RENT â€" Duplex apartâ€" ment house. 1, 4â€"room apartment with bath aqaownstairs; 1, 3â€"room apartment upstairs with bath; separate entrance. Insulated; hardwood floors throughout; good location. Good value, $1750. down, balance like rent. Apply 143 Evans St., South Poreupine. TAKE NOTICE that all thoss who have claims against the estate of Joe Vrlenic, of the Township of Tisdale, who died on the 25th day of June, 1943, are required to file proof of such claims with the undersigned, on or before the 20th of November, 1943, after which date the Administratrix will procged to distribute the assets of the deceased, having regard only to the claims of which she shall then have had notice. IN THE MATTER of{ the Esiate of JOF VRLENIC. LLOYD â€" In loving memory of our dear ‘"Mother‘" and "Grandma", "Elâ€" iza Ellen, Lloyd" who passed away Oct. 19th, 1937. Her thoughts were all so full of us She never could forge‘, And so we think that where she is She must ‘be watching yet. Watching till we come home to her Anxious if we are late Watching from heaven‘s window Leaning from heaven‘s gate. DATED at Schumacher, Ontario, this 19th day of October, 1943. Milka Vrlenic, Administratrix per Herman Moscoe, her Solicâ€" itor herein. ~â€"â€" 42@ ««40} Timmins Cor. Fourth and Cedar St. sSATURDAY, OCT at 9.00 a.m. (Minimum 35¢) All Classified Advertising must be paid before: insertion to obtain cash rate. The Advance will not be responâ€" sible for errors occurring in teleâ€" phoned advertisements, or as a reâ€" sult of copy not carefully, legibly written. Mistakes occurring from these sources are wholly at adverâ€" tiser‘s risk. 1%¢e A WORD PER INSERTION IF CHARGED THURSDAY., oCTOBER 218T. 1943 lIse A WORD PER INSERTION (minimum 25¢) missed by "Vie" and "Family Obe Dorempins ibanes CLASSIFIED ADS First United Church

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