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Mr. J. P. Hanley, of the Boy Scouts Committee in charge of the waste fats collection. says that the committee has the town divided into eight wellâ€"balâ€" anced districts, each of these districts being looked after by a Scout Troop or Troops. On Saturday, the amount of waste fats collected from each of these districts was about the same, showing how evenly the work is dividcd and how thoroughly the Scoute are doâ€" ing their part. Town eniployees, and especially Mr. P. Jeffrey, are giving very effective coâ€"operation and interâ€" present of his experiences while a priâ€" sonerâ€"ofâ€"war and what a smoke really * means to a man under certain circumâ€" stances. "I found that a pipe of toâ€" bacco was as good as a meal, when I got really hungry." said Mr. McDowell. "Keep sending along the smokes overâ€" scas ‘" he urged. a¢ :s . @Quinn demon.st,x'ated how the weekly draw is made and tho audience was very interested. As chairman of the Legion and Community Pag FPund # he asked all workers to keep up their splendid work so that monthly shipâ€" ments could be maintained. The next collection of waste fats will be held early in May, the date to be announced later. _ It is hoped to even exceed Saturday‘s record in the next collection, as the improvement in poundage of waste fats lkollected should continue, as more housewives are now taking interest in the matter and the Boy Scouts are better organized for the work and a larger nunber of them are turning out in the work. than double any previous collection, in fact it was actually 700lbs. in exâ€" cess of any other collection mads here. Scout officials are very pleased with the results on Saturday, and while thanking the people for the support given, would ask all to continue saving waste fats as these fats are urgently needed in the manufacture of muniâ€" tions. Timmins Boy KScouts on Saturday last ccllected 1340 lbs. of waste fats. thus making a record for themselves The collection on Saturday was more than double any nrevious collection. Scout Officials Very Pleased with the Results of Saturâ€" day‘s Collection, as it Makes a Record. Next Collection to be Held Early in May When it is Hoped to Secure an Even Larger Amount. During the past week the Timmins firemen had 14 calls. ~These included the call to help search for the little lad later founa drowned in the creek at Carlin avenue, and the Patricia Bouâ€" levard fire on Sunday. The rest were grass and brush fires, and chimney and pipe fires, with damage only in one case of a defective chimney. Over 1340 Pounds of W aste Fats Collected by Timmins Boy Scouts on Saturday Firemen Answer Fourteen Fire Calls in Past Week gathering and gave some stories of his thrilling experiences while with his ship overseas. He urged all to get behind the lads, not only with cigarettes, but with Bonds as well. A. F. McDowell, who was taken priâ€" soner 29 years ago, Monday, told those To date close to 3,000,000 cigarettes have been shipped overseas at a cost of nearly $9,0G0. Mr. Drew praised the comumittee and other interested memâ€" bers of the Legion, who each took a bow as he called their names. Lt. Kerr, R.C.N, who was in camp for the Sixth Victory Loan, addressed the At a getâ€"together of workers for the Legxon and Community Fag Fund, at the McIntyre Arena on Monday, a genâ€" eral review of the work of the fund and what it has accomplished since its inâ€" caption was presented by Geo. S. Drew. who acted as chairman during the evening. Mr. Drew told of the comâ€" mencement of the Fag Fund by the Legion alone, and how it had during its course of operation sent over 1,000,000 cigarettes overseas. Then a charter was secured and The Legion and Comâ€" munity Fag Fund came into being. He then went on to detail the way in which shipments were made up and the cost. (The Advance hopes to be able to pubâ€" lish the full statement in another isâ€" sue). | Cost Legion Community Fag Fund Has Sent 3,000,000 Cigarettes Overseas P A _A AL A A * A _A lt DA DRAOC D DLA A D DAAA DL A ~A* A *A 2 Sections | > I0 Pages > . } Vol. XXIX. No. 1‘ Good Work! )st of These Smokes for thefi;fri('t Men on Active Serâ€" vice has {)een Nearly $9,000. Mr. A. F. McDowell Says a =moke is Sometimes Better than a Meal. Keep up the 1 C . @ _ / *‘ >R "Visitors from throughout the unit of Cochrane, and from distant points will be the Board of Trade‘s especial interest," added the Board of Trade PresiGent. * _ __W. J. Doran, President of the Timâ€" mins Board of Trade, has announced ;that the local members will coâ€"operate with the Sixth Victory Loan Committee. Plans have been made to sponsor the interest and coâ€"operation of visiting speakers to the problems and possibiliâ€" ties of the north country, All new comers to the Porcupine will at the very least be told of the potentialities of the gold belt for the post war deâ€" velopment. "Close coâ€"operation of the board of trade to the patriotic organization of the Sixth Victory Loan is in keepmg with our policy to further the mterests of the Porcupine and the whole nortm country.â€" The business of the District of Cochrane in reaching the objective for the Sixth Loan set by the Ontario Provincial Headquarters is a matter of community pride, and whatever the PBoard of Trade can do to facilitate this end, wili in no way be found lack â€" ing." said (Mr. Doran. ' Timmins Board of Trade Backing the sixth Victory Loan There was a heated meeting of the Timmins* C. C. F. on Tuesday night, with the resignation of Mr. Parker as Dominion candidate and four members of, the executive resinging as a result of the flareâ€"up. The trouble developed from opposition to Mr. Parker as canâ€" didate, a letter having been sent to Leader Joliffe by local members of the party criticizing the choice of: candiâ€" date. Some of the trouble seemed to have been due to repercussions from the municipal election and part from personal opposition. Tuesday‘s meetâ€" ing leaves the C. C. F. without Federal candidate or executive and with some bitterness developed in the party. It is hoped to patch the trouble by securâ€" ing an outside candidate, Prof. Scott, of Montreal, beinsg mentioned l Candidates and Executive of Local C.C.F. Resign ‘"The Victory Chorus" will practice in readiness for the big event. . Anyon> interested, especialy exâ€"members of any choral group, will be welcome. Call 2035, Victory Loan Headquarters, for further information. Chorists are still neede for the Mass Victory Chorus to appear in the McIntyre arena on Sunday, May 7th. The next practice will be in the main body of the United Church toâ€"night, Thursday, April Zith, at 8.30 p.m. Everyone who wants to sing please attend and swell the crowd. You are invited. ‘ Under the Victory Loan banner aii the singingzg talent in the Porcupine are to be gathered together to represent in song ithe spirit of the North Country â€" with the coâ€"operation of all the existâ€" ing choirs and the augmentation of these by many voices of known reputaâ€" tion, it is planned to bring before the public at a McIntyre Rally on May 7th, the largest aggregation of voices yet heard in the Porcupine. Under the Leadership of Wallace Young Planning Mass Choir For May 7 Board" North, Viital Part of the s Loyalty to the " Says President. Published in Timmins. Ont.. Canada EVERY THURSDAY ¢ Jorcr The St. John Ambulance Nurses who also assisted were Mesdames H. Brunâ€" etie, J. Mustato, A. Malonin S. Lâ€" Dr. Rossman, of Matheson, and about a score of donors also from that centre again came to contribute. Graduate nurses : who volunteered their services were Misses Farr, Franks, Millette, Lee anu Giliespie; Mesdames Briden, Thomson, Campbell, Jones, Abâ€" rams and Robson; besides four student nurses, Misses Harper, Burton, Buranâ€" iecki and Malinosky. Other doctors donating their time were Drs. Lewis, McCiinton, Minthorn, Boutin, Jardine, Veittch, McKittrick, Kinnear, Paul, Hudson and McInnis. The monthly Blood Donor Clinic held Sunday and Monday morning in the Masonic Hall, although not as large as last month was quite successful. There were 129 donors Sunday and 103 Monâ€" day, making a total of 232 donors altoâ€" gether. ! Plans are being perfected by the Carâ€" | nival committee of Timmins branch of the Canadian Legion, for its 4th annual " Celebration to be held at the Mcâ€" Intyre Arena, June 26th to Dominion Day, July ist. Already Jack Brady has !made great headway in securing talent for the stage show to be presented. All together the â€"stage show appears‘ attend owing to to be one of topâ€"notch artists in Lheir’ Mrs. Jeffrey, assisted by Mrs. Wakeâ€" respective lines of entertainment. ford, served a very delicious supper, atâ€" The usual Victory Bond draw will ter which the quilt was completed. held in connection with the "V" Cele-! The quilt, a lovely Logâ€"Cabin pattern, bration and these tickets will soon be! will be offered to one of the victims of on sale. the Sunday fire. 232 Blood Donors at the Red Cross Clinic Here Dr. Rossman and a Score of Contributors Came from Matheson to Help in the Worthy Cause. Doctors, Nurses, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Hadassah Chapâ€" ter Assist. Miss Patricia Bailley in songs that please in a style that pleases. Miss Zena Cheevers, renowned Canaâ€" dian dancer. Tom Hamilton, Scottish Comedian, in wit and humour. Dorothy and Benny, in very talented musicial act. pear at work to follows: By popular demand for a return visit Miss Patricia Bailey, has accepted the Legion invitation to headline an array of talent of her own choosing. Miss Bailey secured permission from the C. B. C. and her radio sponsors to apâ€" pear at the Legion event, then set to work to pick her show. This will be as Miss Patricia Bailey and Troupe of Talented Artists for Legion "V"Celebration Timmins Branch 88 Making Plans for Biggest and Best Stage Show Presented Locally.> Star of* Last Year‘s Show Returns by Popular Demand Other Outstandâ€" ing Features for Popular Annual Event. To Use All the Power of Music to Help the Loan Arthur Aubuchon, 24â€"yearâ€"old miner, who is facing a charge of murder followâ€" ing the death of George Timms, 23 year old miner, who died in hospital last week â€" after being sericusly injured some days before, was in court on Tuesday, but the preâ€" liminary hearing was deferred to next week owing to the absence from town of his solicitor,. Dean Kester, K. C. who was in Cochrane on other court business. Preliminary Hearing on Murder Charge Next Week Sunday and Monday TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 27TH,. 1944 Dean _ Walter Gillies and his wife, of Schuâ€" irane macher, who were convicted last week iat Cochrane of manslaughter in the of their four children who were futfocated in their home on March 10 th., when the parents were away, woere each sentenced to three years in poniâ€" | tentiary by Mr. Justice E. R. E. Cheyâ€" ;rier on Monday. Defence Counsel Greg. |Evans made a very earnest plea for chers leniency, referring to the severe mentai ; or. Suffering the couple had endured since back the deaths. Mr. Justice Chevrier told hath the couple that they had had a fair ist.â€" trial and had ‘been very ably defended one" by Greg. Evans, for whom he foresaw aterâ€" brilliant future. Members of the Hadassah Group wh« served refreshments were Mesdame: I. Helperin, F. Feldman, H. Friedman H. Shankman, E. Steinberg, M. Shine hoft, L. Feldman, S. Silver, L. Halperin Fva Shub, J. Weinstein, and Misse: Dorothy Brovender and Claire Korman Those who intend to become donors in ttus very worth while cause but are not yet regisiered are urgently reâ€" quested to give their names to Mrs. H. R. Channen, 50 Toke street, telephone 157. londe, F. Brown, C. Forrester, J. Vanâ€" Tent, R. MaclLaren, D. Ellis, J. Langâ€" don, A. Whitehead, A. McCharles, G. Gibson, Feltmate, Teider, J. Morris, Peterson, J. Morris, Jr.., Cushane, E. Pooley and Miss A. Pressley. Other volunteer workers at this clinic were Mesdames A. H. Wohlrab, J. W. Ecclestone, A. R. Harkness, E. Brunette and H. in. Among the members present were: Mrs. Allan MacDonald, Mrs. Jim Holâ€" son, Mrs. W. Crispin, Mrs. A. Jack, Mrs. C. Briggs and Mrs. Peter Jeffrey. Mrs J. Wakeford was also present as a guest. Others members were unable to attend owing to sickness. The Women‘s Institute met at the home of Mrs. Peter Jeffrey, 69 Way ave., on Tuesday afternoon at a Quilting. Women‘s Institute to Give Quilt to Victim of Fire Other special features are to be planâ€" ned for this yeéar‘s event, which it is hoped will truly celebrate the "V" for Victory theme. All are requested to make a note of the Legion "V" Celebration, McIntyre Arena, June 26th to July l1st, featuring Pat Bailey and her allâ€"star stage show. It is understood that there will be no appeal made in the case. Addressing CGillits Mr. Justice Chevâ€" rier spoke of his obligations as a father to look after his children. While Gilâ€" lies had tried in a futile way to curb his wife his own conduct was far from above reproach. The Justice told Mrs. Gillies that legaly she had as much responsibilities toward the children as her husband, and as a mother a reâ€" sponsibility of a different kind. At this point Mrs. Gillies fainted and had to be removed for medical attention. The Justice proceeded to sentence Gillies to three years and on her return to the court rcom Mrs. Gillies received a simiâ€" lar term. | Mrs. Gillies Faints While Judge Addressing Convieâ€"‘ ted Couple. | Walter Gillies and Wife Each Given Threeâ€"Year Term piite AMtpaitte idassah Group who s were Mesdames nmnan, H. Friedman, einberg, M. Shineâ€" Silver, L. Halperin, games that rouse much interest @nC the fire under CC large attendance. In reporting the damaged included: games one Hollywood newspaper refers. Patricia; John A to "the Blinding speed of Allan Stan‘ley of J. Andrews and I on the ice."‘ Another says:â€"‘"Boston‘s Taylor‘s 49: No. defence centres round Guy LaBrie, garage behind N« Allan Stanley and Ferine Flamon, the were burned down last two being 17â€"yearâ€"olds with Big) The total loss is League possibilities, Stanley is rated 125 000.0C. Only a as the outstanding Boston Bruin pro-[covered by insurar spect, and is the team‘s leading defence losses had no ins scorer." Still another sports writer| The heat from classes Allan Stanigy| as "the best and added to the Bruin defence prospect ol the year." |the fire. Several prints a two column picture showing Allan and Miss Grace McDonald, the famous Universal Films star, chatting with the Roston Olympics star. The caption on the picture reads:â€"*"Inspiraâ€" tionâ€"Defence man Alan Stanley, of the visiting Boston puck squad, gets enâ€" couragement from Grace McDonald, Universal Films player. for tilt toâ€" night against the Wolves." The Boston Qlympics are the League champions of the Eastern United States Amateur Hockey Association, and are now on tour in the South in Exhibition Allan Stanley, son of Firs Chief and Mrs. Wm. Stanley, of Timmins, is now down in CaliforMa and the South. playing exhibition games with teams in Hollywood, Los Angles, Santiago, and other Southern centres. Allan. who was a star on the Holman Pluggers when he was in Timmins, is now a star in‘ the amateur hockey world in Boston and other United States centres. Some time ago The Advance made reference to the decided hit he seemed to make with the ladies in the cities visited by the Boston team with which he, plays. Hollywood newspapers to hand appear to show that he still has that charm. One Hollywood newspaper Hollywood Star and Hockey Star Have Pleasant Meeting Timmins, $218,350.00 17.3 per cent. of quota. sSchumacher, $24,.325.00 12 p.c. South Porcupine, etc. $32,425.00 11 p.c. Iroquois Falls, etc., $35,000.00 21.9 p.c. Cochrane, etc., $28,550.00 17 p.c. Smooth Rock Falls, $23,800.00 53 p.c. Hearst, $15,000.00, 20 p.c. Last night Smooth Rock Falls was leading the district with 53.00 per cent. of its quota. Val Gagne was next with 32 per cent. The following are some of the returns up to last night: The effectiveness of the organization of the district of Cochrane Unit in the Victory Loan is shown by the excellent returns so far. The campaign is going with a swing in Timmins and other places. Timmins has 17.3 of its quota in 16.6 per ceént. of the time. Smooth Rock Falls Leads District in Victory Loan Drive There were many interesting addressâ€" es during the evening, and singing and dancing were also enjoyed. Vocal solos were given by Mrs. W. Nixon and Mrs. H. Bayne, and W H. Wilson played for the singing and dancing. W. Nixon, captain; the Bartleman trophy for the doubles was won by A. Riggs and A. Moreal. _ The Dominion trophy which has been recalled for the duration was won by W. Nixon for the best singles, Ken Hulme being the runâ€" ner up. F Hocking captain of the Moose team and winners for the last place prize was unable to attend due to a bad accident and the trophy was given to W. Nixon to give to the team. Timmins as 17.3 of Quota in 16.6 per cent of Time. The teams winning the trophies were called to receive individual gifts; Malâ€" tais trophy, the league‘s first trophy was won by the White Cross, G. Gibson, captain; the Russell trophy and Leâ€" gion Shield were won by the Seven Up, H. Bayne, captain; Doran and Brunette trophies were won by the Imperials, W. Nixon, captain; the Bartleman After the repast the chairman called on the different donors of the tr ophies to stand up as they were called, these being: Mrs. S. Hass, the Russell trophy; Messrsâ€"P. Maltais, W. Doran and Mayor Brunette, the last two trophies being played for the first time this season. Mr J. Brady stood for the Legion shield. Mr. Bartleman was unable to attend to present his trophy. Mr. George Gibson, chairman for the evening, asked the guests to stand while Mayor E. Brunette said grace, and then all faced a lighted picture of The King and sang the National Anâ€" them. The annual getâ€"together of the Timâ€" mins Dart League was held in the Holâ€" linger Hall last evening where over fifty players, guests, and their ladies, sat down to a fine supper catered by the Ladies‘ Auxiliary of the Canadian Leâ€" gion. Happy Getâ€"Together Timmins Dart League ympiIcs are Un > Eastern _ he South in E: se much intet The tota 125 .000.00. covered by losses had A telephone call at 5.27 p.m. on Sunâ€" day and a box call a minute after, not to mention several other phone calls pouring into the fire nail as the fire and smoke could be seen from many parts. of the town, sent the Timmins Fire Brigade out.in full force When the firemen reached the scene, the fire was breaking out all over the double apartment houses owned by Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, now of Toronto. So rapid was the sweep of the fire that tenants of the apartments had difficulty in escaping. Some, like Lieut. Neame, were not able to get fully dressed beâ€" fore escaping. All in the apartments lost all their belongings. The water mains in that that section are too small for the call of such a fire and this fact, with the wind siowing, resulted not only in adjoining buildings going Around $125,000.Damage by Fire on Patricia Blvd. on Sunday Afternoon The annual meeting of the Timmins Golf Club last night was an enthusiasâ€" tic one and there are full expectations of a good season. A caretaker and stewardess have been engaged for the season. The club has been able to Fourteen Families Lost Their Homes and Most of Them Lose All Their Household and Personal Effects . Water Mains too, Small to Give Ample Supply of Water. Fire Starts in Apartment House and Spreads with Great Rapidity. }4 Directors Elected For the Season for Timmins Golf Club p. in. and search was at once made for him. The poli¢e were notified@ and were soon at the scene and were assisted by the firemen. Neighbours also joined in earnest search for the child. About 8 o‘clock a cap was found in the creek and identified by the father as belongâ€" ing to his little boy. The search was then centred on the creek, but it was about ten o‘clock before the body of tha little lad was found. The body was found by Mr. Omer Mylette and a comâ€" panion. Dr. Minthorn was called and after investigating the case was found that an inauest was not necessary. AIY three feet deep : stream aAbout fo fortunately _ wide encugh to mean lad. Lawrence Bouch son of Mr. and Mr: avenue, was found a small creek that ( his home. The 1 had been playing c lowed the creek a c his home. Evidentl]; fallen into the cre to get out again. ° found the three feet deen an Little Boy Lose Shallow Creek. 4â€"YÂ¥ earâ€"Old Drowns in Small Creek sabotage on Increase in Denmark. â€"Germans Concentratâ€" ing Large Forces in the Rome Area. Canada‘s Tea and Coffee Rations to be Increased Forty per cent. May 1st. Nazi Destroyer Sunk and Others Dispersed. Also Rout Forces of Uâ€"Boats m. and : heat from the fire was intense dded to the difficulty of fighting re. Several of the firemen suftâ€" blist in i1ngq EVERY THURSDA Y e Bouchard, the 4â€"yearâ€"old _and Mrs. Bouchard. 2 Carlin as found dead on Priday in ‘ek that crosses the road near The ‘little lad apparently playing outside and had folâ€" creek a couple of blocks from Evidently in his play he had ) the creek and been unable again. Where the body was water was not more than deep and the width of the out four feet. It was unâ€" nd resulted ning buildings going | me fire spread across , )laces were destroyed connected apartment and 46 Patricia; A. P. Dooley, and estimaled at around part of the loss is ce, and some of the rance at all. 111 L’ t, Dooley,' and The Neames were very Jeffreys and Herb.| DOt only losing valuable [ G. Kukula, at 42. but also family heirloom ault‘s 47 Patricia:; Gdocuments and other artic o. 45; and M. Isâ€"| NOt be replaced. The fam ‘ell prey to the) paring for the wedding of iremen could get and Miss Yake, and all rol. Other places| clothes, presents and ev . McDowell‘s at 30| were destroyed by the fire latt‘s at 40; home|not time to save anythit Isnor, No. 41; John Mrs. Digby Grimston we Leone street. A|heavy losers, the fire des 46 and two cars irreplaceable valuables. The fire is believed to ha tumaled at around|at the bottom of the buil art of the loss is but the cause is not kno , and some of the cigarette butt, match or ince at all. | cause. The fire spread v : fire was intense speed and had a complete t 5.27 p.m. on Sunâ€" i minute after, not other phone calls C Hail «s the fire ‘ seen from many sent the Timmins full force. When fered burns in their work, as did also a number of the victims of the fire and several those helping. Several lengths of hose also took fire on the road from the intense neat. The Timâ€" mins firemen were assisted by the A. R. P. workers who did very effective rF eb. Lt Was . unâ€" â€"and deep dy for the little missed about 5 it once made for ‘e notified and ind were assisted Canada Iife in and nad a complete grip on big apartment building before it discovered. Aity NV. 40 UNn2 OCCupants wel and Mrs. Austin Neame, Lien Neame, Miss Evelyn Yake: M Mrs. Glaister, son and daught and Mrs. Harold Sherwood and herton and little son; Mr. and Mrs. D:« Robertson and little girl: Mr. and Mi Langley and little girl; Dr. and M1 Veitch . Schumacher fire brigade also came over with their equipment and gave skilled and generous help. South Porâ€" cupine ifiremen also stood ready to respond at the first call. In the threeâ€"storey apartment, No. 48 the occupants were: Mtr. and Mrs Atâ€" road IlrOom the intense neat. "] mins firemen were assisted b R. P. workers who did very work. stalments by secure some golf balls which will be available for members. The directors elected for the season were: â€"E. L. Longmore, R. J. Ennis, R. E. Dye, W. Rinn, W. H. Pritchard. Captainâ€"EF. N. Ward. Dues for the season: Family, $45.00; couple, $40.00; men, ‘$3%00;, women, $15.00. These fees are payable by May 15th, or payment in three monthly inâ€" L. Haines vand Al Wetmore for Dalton‘s while Dean Kester, K. C. appeared for the Town of Timmins. tained when a Dalton taxi in which he was a passenger and the town snow plough came together in a crash. Mr. Mascarin spent a few days in hospital and finding his eyesight had been injured in the accident entered suit against the Dalton Taxi and its driver, The latter holding the Town responsâ€" ble for the crash, the Town and the driver of the snow plough were added as defendants. The judgment at Cochâ€" rane this week awarded Mr. Mascarin $9,532.00, this amount to be paid equally by Dalton‘s and the Town. S. A. Caldâ€" bick was counsel for Mascarin,. and E. Damages Assessed Equally Against Town and Dalton‘s At Cochrane court this week a judge and jury awarded Frank Mascarin damages of $9,532.00 for injuries susâ€" Canada‘s tea and coffeée rations are to be increased by approximately 40 per cent, May One cup tea or coffee, however, will continue the limit in resâ€" taurants, cafes etc, Large forces of men are being conâ€" centrated by Germany in the Romc area. ‘The Allied troops are improving their position on the Anzio beachhead London despatches toâ€"day say that a British and naval patrol in the English channel met a German floâ€" tilla of destroyers yesterday.. One of the destroyers was sunk and the others routed. British and Canadian airâ€" craft also dispersed a strong force of German Uâ€"boats. 4 Sabotage is on the increase in 1 mark and is worrying the German . Single Copyâ€"Five Cents DPAAA LAAA LAAA LA L D L DA P The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine Established 1912 arrangement build tment, No. 48 and Mrs Atâ€" and Mrs. Don Mr. and Mrs. 16 leut palintit that c: M.1 MJ1 11 Den