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Doctor‘s Evidence Shows Woman at 8. Porcupine Suffered Many Injuries Ssouth Porcupine, May l10th, 1944 ESpecial to The Advance. o e T T o o Charles Raymond Latham was chargâ€" ed in police court at South Porcupine on Tuesday with assault on April 29th upon Mabel MacDonald. Asked if he wished to be tried by the magistrate or by a higher court, Latham wished to be tried by the magistrate. He pleaded guilty. Inspector Douglas, called to Sippala‘s boarding house on Bruce avenue at 11.15 p. m. on April 29th, went inside and heard a woman groaning. He rapped on the door and a man‘s voice answered, "Just a minute." He was admitted and found the woman lying on a bed, with blood on the bed and the wall. She was very badly beaten up. The manâ€"Lathamâ€"said she had falâ€" len downstairs. Beer bottles were lying around (two of which the officer produced in court, blood marks and hairs adhering). There was hair on the floor and patches of hair were missâ€" ing from the woman‘s scalp. Thc woman was semiâ€"conscious and was muttering. Dr. Paul was called and orâ€" dered the woman‘s removal to hospital. An ambulance was called for the woâ€" man, who by that time was unconscious. Ribs Fractured, Lung Pierced, Heart Displaced, Teeth Broken and Loosed, Jaw Fractured, Hair Torn Out of Head. â€" Many Contusions and Bruises. Charles Latham Senl\sl to Higher Court on Charge of Assault with Intent to Maim. Dr Paul‘s evidence as to the injurics sustained by the woman was heard. | \ i There was a fracture of the jaw, causing. loss of sensation over the chin. Right incisor (tooth) was broken off and left tooth loose. Contusion over forehead Hair torn cut over left ear four inches in diameter. Contusion under left eye. FPractures of two ribs on left side and three on right side and bruised badly all round this area. â€"_One rib had puncâ€" tured a lung and the resultant air presâ€" sure had displaced the heart about its width to the right side. At this stage, Magistrate Atkinson questioned as to wheher he should try the case. _ He pointed out that the tor‘s evidence suggested the injuries were terrible. "This should go to a jury," Magistrate Atkinson said. Dr. Paul continuing his evidence:â€"â€" The face was enormously swollen. There were severe contusions on left and right forearms, to hands and on legs, and possible bowel injury. o) 1 "sghe is recovering." said Dr. Paul, "and unless something happens will be normal â€" again in six weeks or two months.. She might be transferred to home as it is chiefly rest that she reâ€" quires." "Owing to the seriousness of the asâ€" sault." said the magistrate, "it would not be proper for me to deal with it in summary manner. I shall treat this as a preliminary hearing only." "A more serious charge should be laid" was the opinion of Crown Atltorâ€" Field Commissioner of Boy Scouts Honoured at Banquet Here Saturday Field Commissioner Jack Atkinson, of the Provincial Boy Scouts, paid an official visit to Timmins and district last weekâ€"end. It was his first visit to the North and he was much impressâ€" ed by the country and the people. He also found much encouragement in regard to the Boy Scouts, the troops here making satisfactory progress and the Boy Scout movement being popular and respected generally. Field Comâ€" missioner Atkinson visited all the Scout troops in the district and also got in touch with as many members of the Association as it was possible to do. Saturday evening the Field Comâ€" missioner was the guest of honour at a banquet in the Legion Hall by Scout Leaders. Field Commissioner Atkinson Finds Scouting Active and Progressive in the North, Despite Many Handicaps. Much Impressed with North Land. Interesting Event Saturday Night. L. i. se The catering for the event was by the Mothers‘ Auxiliary, se it is unâ€" necessary to add that the food was the best and plenty of it, and the service excellent There were thirtyâ€"six Scout Leaders present for the event, and the evening was a most interesting one. District Scoutmaster N. Basciano preâ€" sided and carried the proceedings through with his usual genial efficiency. President W. F. Lawry of the Timmins Boy Scout Association introduced the Field Commissioner, who gave a helpâ€" ney Caldbick, referring to Section 273 of the code dealing with assault with inâ€" tent to disfigure or maim or disable. Magistrate agreed to the change OI charge, and on this more serious charge committed the accused for trial at the next assizes at Cochrane. "I pushed her, and she fell against the rad. We were both drinking. I threw her on the bed. We had a cas®e of beer and a bottle of liquor," was accused‘s signed statement. Clean Up Paint Up Spruce Up Help Fire Safety, Health and the Appearance of the Town. It is necessary to cleanâ€"up for the sake! of good community health as wel! Waste material allowed to lie around makes a breeding, place for germs.Clean This is Clean â€"Up Week for Timmins. Fire Chief W. Stanley is particularly anxious that everybody take it seriously ind cleanâ€"up in fullest way. Old paâ€" per, magazines, old clothes, rags, shonld be cleaned out for salvage. They arc a fire risk. The same with old boxes, atc., in yards and cellars. And be sure to cleanâ€"up the dirt in chimneys, pipes, etec. Attics, cellars and sheds should receive a special touch of the Cleanâ€"up. Up And remember if the Cleanâ€"up Week is fully observed it will not only be good for health and fire prevention, but it will also add to the good appearance of the town. § Surgeon Lieutenant Clarence Irvine Reported Missing Dr. Clarence Irving, who practised medicine here with Dr. E. A. iF. Day for several years until his enlistment in the Navy, and is now a Surgeon Lieutenant in the R. C. N. V. R., was officially reâ€", ported this. week as missing at sea. Dr. Irvine was very popular and highly reâ€" garded in Timmins and hosts of friends here will very sincerely hope that he has made good his way to safety. Mytrs, Irvine has continued to reside at 4 Hart street during Dr. Irvine‘s absence on naval duty. ‘ t hn ful and inspiring talk on Scouting. The Field Commissioner praised the Leaders for the good work they were doing, and wished them continued sucâ€" cess in this and also in the Cyslorama to be presnted here in June. The Field Commissioner was thanked for his address by Scout Leader Joa Lusciantonio. f Mrs. Ann Gallagher, District Cubâ€" master, added a few words of thanks to the speaker on behalf of the Cubs. Scout Leader Sam. Morgan spule briefly, thanking the Mothers‘ Auxiliary of the Scouts for the delightful meal enjoyed. Presentation of the Wood Badge and Beads was made to Scoutmaster Jos. Lusciantonia for completing 10 days‘ camp leaders course (correspondence) and inside course. wWood Badge certificates were pre°â€" sented to Rev. Fr. Broillard and Jerry Bouchard. District Scoutmaster Basciano oulâ€" lined the programme for the Cyclorama to be held here next month by the Boy Sceouts. ‘The happy evening closed with a singâ€"song led by Scout Leader Lusâ€" ciantonio, and with W. H. Wilson t the piano. Publhhed in Timmins. Ont.., Canada VERY THURSDAY ; Scouting Active and Planning for District Health Unit and District Board of Health for Camp Whitney Township Has Approved the Plan. Townshin of Tisdale has the Matter Under Consideration. Timâ€" mins Council Passes Resolution to Proceed with Plan. District Will Include Unorganized Territory. At a special meeting of Timmins Town Council on Friday last the follow-’ B ing resolution was passed : "That the recommendation of the Provincial Board of Health for the (3st,ablishment of Porcupine District Health Unit and formation of a Dls-\ trict Board of Health be endorsed; and that the mayor and clerk be authorizea to make any required action to impleâ€" ment the formation of the District Board of Health Unit." The plan for a District Health Unit and a District Board of Health â€" was first suggested by Dr. Vivian, provincial Minister of Health, when he visited | there was a general opinion here that â€"-_‘-â€"_.“.â€"â€"“â€".-â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"- L0 1 0 10 0000000 it was a step in the right direction and would be of distinct value‘ to the health and welfare of the Camp. Last week, Dr. Phair, Chief Medical Health Officer for the province, Was in town, and gave further details of what was contemplated. It is the intention to have a provinceâ€"wide plan, the province to be divided into a number of districts, cach with a fullâ€"time Health staff. The proposed setâ€"up here would take the place of the three boards of health and would have one fullâ€"time Medical Health Officer with an assistant and office, staff, also on full time. Th District Board of Health would look after health of Timmins, Tisdale and Whituey and also the unorganized torâ€" ritory. . The District Board of Health would consist of five members; three appointed by the municipalities, one by the L@eutenant-Govenor in â€" Council and the other two the Medical Officer chosen by the Board. The ,Township here some months ago. At that timc‘ i ‘of Whitney has approved the plan, and all that remains to be secured to put the plan in operation is the endorsaâ€" tion of the Township of Tisdale. At Friday‘s council meeting Councillior Sspooner gave a report of the conférente of representatives of the Northern Onâ€" tario Mining Municipalities with Preâ€" The proposed setâ€"u the place of the thret and would have one Health Officer with office, staff, also on District Board of H mier Drew and Other CADINCL JMIiIMoOLUA,» at Toronto. Mayor Brunette is to attend . the meeting of the South Temiskaming Municipal Association at New Liskeard toâ€"morrow (Friday). The death occurred on May 7th, at St. Mary‘s hospital, of Lily | Eleanor Symes, at the age of 72. The late Mrs. Symes resided at 162 Elm St. S. Rev. Mr. Mustard officiated at the services held in the Walker funeral parlours on May 8th, and interment was made in Timmins cemetery, Mrs, Symes Passes at St. Mary‘s Hospital on Sunday Surviving is her one son, Stanley, of 162 Elm St. Funeral arrangements were under S. T. Walker‘s. and other Cabinet Ministers TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 11TH, 1944 Fire Chief Jucksch Guest Speaker at Schumacher Lions Fire Chief Chas. Jucksch, of Schuâ€" macher was the guest speaker at the meeting last night of the Schumacher Lions Club in the McIntyre Community Building, and gave a valuable address on fire prevention, stressing the nceed for a cleanâ€"up around all premises this Cleanâ€"up Week, and all other weeks. Deputy Fire Chief M. Daher, of Timâ€" mins, showed several ‘"reels" of fire pictures and fire prevention movies. The death of Maria Paulas at the age of 45 occurred in a hospital at New Toronto, on May 5th. The late Mrs. Paulas was a former resident of Matâ€" tagami Heights, to which place the remains were shipped. Death of Mrs. Maria Paulas Formerly of Mattagam) Funcral services were held on 9th, at Walker‘s funeral parlours Rev. Mr. Mustard officiating. Left to mourn her loss are her band and one son. Timmins Red Cross Makes Appeal for at Least 60 New Blood Donors In announceing the next blood clinic the Timmins Red Cross makes very strong appeal to all to help the clinic. Emphasis is given to the fact that at least 60 new donors are required at once. ors. These must be obtained if this district is going to be able to send its share of this life giving plasma. I! the Red Cross announced that this service could not continue because of an insufficient nuunber of donorsâ€" @A The appeal for the next Blood Clinic (Bunday and Monday, May Zlst and 22 nd) is as follows: Appeal For Blood Donors The next Blood Donor clinic will be held Sunday and Monday, May 21 and 22. For this clinic and urgent appeal is being issued for at least 62 new donâ€" husâ€" May with Gracie Fields Sings Special Songs for Timmins Sailor "Ave, Lad,‘ Says the People‘s Gracie, "Tj Smg for Thee "and Tlmmms A Timmins sailor in Ottawa last week went to a big Victory Loan Rally and heard the everâ€"popular and beloved Gracie Fields in person sing her songs that never fail to touch the heart. The young Timimins sailor remeimnâ€" bered hearing Gracie at the McIntyre Arena on her visits here and asked this Empire artist if she would sing one song specially in honour of Timmins. "Aye', lad," responded the People‘s Gracie, "T‘ll sing for thee and Timmins." And did she? She sang two songs. E€he sang "Christopher Robin is Sayinz His Prayers," and "An Old Violin," Victory Gardens Available Agaim at Dalton‘s Farm Ten O‘Clock on Monday Morning the Time Set Victory gardens will again be availâ€" able this year at Dalton‘s farm, thanks to the generosity and patriotism of Messrs, Jack Dalton, Sr., and Jack Dalâ€" ton;,; Jtr; Monday morning, May 15th, at 19 o‘clock, is the time set for selection of lots for the gardens. It will beremembered that last year several hundreds of people were down at the farm on the selection day and scores of Victory gardens resulted. strong protest would be heard all across Canadaâ€"and rightly so. Then if you belicve in the Red Cross saving thouâ€" sands Oof lives by supplying sufficient quantities of blood plasma to all theaâ€" tres of war, register your name with J. M. Douglas, 173 Spruce St. North, ‘phone 667 W or Mrs. H. R. Channen, 50 Toke St., ‘phone 157. You know our boys overseas see these appeals in the home town paper. Would you have them know that you are not doing your share? If you are in good health and between the ages of 18 and 60, then register before this next clinic and you will have a proud new item of interest for your next letter to that boy or girl in‘ the service. And the house cheered to the echo Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY 'Nazi Forces Have Found It Necessary to Retreat Across Aventino River District Has 75% of Quota Air Offensive Over Germanâ€"Occupied Territory Continues With Increasing Force. Empire Conference Said to be Considering Terms of Armistice in Case Germany Colâ€" lapses Now or Later. And is Determined to Make the Other Quarter in the Next Three Days. Last night with only three more days to go on the Sixth Victory Loan camâ€" paigh, the District of Cochrane Unit had 75 per cent. of its quota. Timâ€" mins had 78 per cent; Schumacher had 75.8 per cent; South Porcupine, Golden City (Porcupine), Hoyle, Pamour and Connaught had 47.7 per cent. Val Gagne (120) and Moonbeam (101.7) are over the top, and Hearst, Smooth Rock Falls, Cochrane, Porquis Junction, and Iroquois Falls are over 80 per cent. The workers here who have been givâ€" ing their whole heart and strength to the battle are now putting in extra effort and are determoned to go over the top before the close on Saturday night. The following are the amounts reâ€" ceived at Headquarters here, with the percentages of quotas: ‘ Timmins, $981,450 (78) Schumacher, $147,900 (75.8) South Porcupine, etc. $136,000 (47.7) Ramore, Holtyre, etc., $11,800 (62) Matheson, â€" Monteith, _ Shillington, $25,400 (77) Val Gagne $12,150 (121.5) Porquis Junction and part of Calvert Township $4,850. (81) Troquois Falls, Ansonville, Nellie Lake, part of Calvert Township, $128,000 (80) Cochrane and Glackmeyer Tp. $139,â€" 900 (82) Smooth Rock Falls, $37,850 (84) Fauquier, including Machin a n d Shackleton Tps. $3,300 (55) Moonbean, including Fauqqier ‘CpP: $6,100 (101.7) Kapuskasing, $140,000 (71.8) Cpasatika $3,700 (37) Mattice, $3,400 (34) Hearst $68,000 90.6) Island Falls, $1,000 (20) Fraserdale $3,000 (60) Moosonce and Moose Factory $2,500 Over Two Thousand Taking Part in Porcupine Festival of Music Here wWith close to 2,000 persons taking part, this including the choirs, groups and individual entries, the Porcupine Festival of Music opened on Monday morning at 1000 a.m. Mr. George Coutts, the adjudicator, was introduced to the large gathering of musicâ€"lovers by Rev. Gilmourâ€"Smith. Mr. Coutts, is a member of the Faculty of the Toâ€" ronto Conservatory of Music and orâ€" ganist of the Walmer Road Baptist Church, Toronto. He is also a pianist and composer of high talent. Mr. Spooner, acting mayor, officially openâ€" ed the Festival with a few words upon the value of music and the joys that it brings to all classes. Monday evening Rev. Father O‘Gorâ€" man was chairman and spoke highly of the training and,teaching of music. He mentioned the fact that when he was young the teaching of music was not one of the subjects. Toâ€"day the children have great opportunities and these Festivals are an inspiration for them to continue with their studies. Rev. Fr. O‘Gorman also praised Mr. Coutts and introduced him to theâ€"capaâ€" city audience. Mr. R. P. Kinkel, general manager of the Buffaloâ€"Ankerite mine was chairâ€" man for Tuesday evening‘s sessions. Mr. Kinkel has shown great interest in all things musical in the Camp and this tribute was keenly felt by the speaker. He said during his remarks that he would sooper listen to the living artists than radio versions. He mentioned, however, the "Singing Stars of Toâ€" morrow" program, and thought this was »a- splendid one. He was a lover of symphony music and had heard some Grand Total $1,978,300 (75.4) Special Names $122,000 (97.6) eople of District Enjoying a Rare Musical Ireat, W RHC Love of Music is Being Fostered and Extended. Mr. Geo. Coutts, the Adjudicator, Adding Much to the V alue of the Event. â€" Some of the Prize Winners to Date. Advices from Naples say that the Getrâ€" mans are continuing to withdraw on thi Eighth Army front in Italy. In th second day of withdrawal the Nazt with drew across the Aventino river. The acrial bombardment of German held Territory continues with increas ing vigor. The Empire prime ministers in Lonâ€" don are holding their conferences beâ€" hind closed doors. It is said that the corfference is considering terms for armistice if and when Germany sues for peace. s No particular developments are reâ€" ported toâ€"day from the Russian scenes of action. Firemen Answer Seven Calls During the Past Week Timmins firemen answered seven fire calls during the past week. Three of the calls were for grass fires which are a serious danger these days, but are so0n put out of business by the brigade. There were three chimney fires, two of the ordinary type and the other due to a defective form of door on the cleanâ€" out vent. Through this poor protetcâ€" tion at the cleanâ€"out spot some sparks got out and set fire to woodwork nearby. The use of a garden hose until the fireâ€" men arrived kept this fire in very good check. Thereâ€" was only slight damage, though even that was too much as there Fwa,s no insurance. This fire was at [Boucha.rds Garage, Wilson avenue. _ _The remaining fire call was at 10.56 on Tuesday morning when car at Harnden‘s Welding Works caught fire, The fire was extinguished with slight | damage. Three of the Calls Were for Grass Fires. Single Copyâ€" Monday, May 15th, the Kiwanis lunâ€" cheon at the Empire hotel will be an open forum and for club business. The guest speaker at the Timmins Kiwanis on Monday, May 22nd, will be Ven. Archdeacon Woodall. His subject will be "Pioneering." Archdeacon Woodall to be Speaker at Kiwanis, May 22 of the world‘s finest orchestras. Ho congratulated the Festival commiltee and humourously closed by saying: "I am now going to settle myself comfortâ€" ably, and enjoy a real evening of mUSIC I love." Mr. Vic Evans, Reeve of Tisdale was chairman for Wednesday evening, and he also touched on the value of music to all. Mr. George Coutts has won many friends in the District. His construcâ€" tive criticisms and summingâ€"up are i real delight to listen to, He demonâ€" strates the faults of the contestants in a manner to which none can take exâ€" ception. He also has a very humorous manner which has also won him many friends. His demonstration on Tuesâ€" day evening of Chopin‘s "Polonaise in Rare Musical Treat, Whule Five Cents