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Porcupine Advance, 31 Aug 1944, 1, p. 2

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Harry Turner, otWenand was in J town last week. Myrs. Mary Catterelio and two childâ€" *‘ Waiting on Lady Customer _ ..‘ in Store When he Collapâ€" ; Joseph White we at South Porcupine Mrs. John R. Leng, leftâ€" recently for her home at Brockville, after.visâ€" iting her husband‘s parents,.Mr. and Mrs.~H. Leng, MciIintyre Property. . â€" Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace. and Janet and George, of Fort Erie, former residents of Schumacher are. visitlnm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bobi Miss Anne Malkin, of Fort Erie â€"is visiting her brother and sisterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Malkin, First Ave. with GILLETT‘S Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dwyer, Station House, and. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Dwyer, returned last week from Novas, Ont. where they attended ‘the funeral of Mr. White and his wife managed the Teachers' Residence in South Porcuâ€" pine and have one daughter,.â€" Norine. > During the nine years that +the family has lived in South Porcupine they Have made many friends and been . highly regarded : by all. ‘Mr. White‘s untimely passing has caused genuine sorrow. Aiservice was conducted by Rev. H. G. Cook in~St. Paul‘s Anglican Church at 5: p.m. on Wednesday afternoon prior to the body being. shipped to Peterborough for interment. â€" â€" Mrs. Dwyers mother, the late Mrs M Staples. Personal and Other Items of Interest From Schumacher Spr. L. Fournier, R. ‘C. A. F., staâ€" tioned at Camp Borden _was a recent visitor to hxs home on Fourth Ave. Mr. Douglas Argue, principal of Schumacher High School, has returned after spending the summer> at Mcâ€" Master and Hamilton. Barabara and June Collier,. Second Ave., are holidaying with friends at Gravenhurst ~* South Porcupine, Aug. 30th. Special *o The Advance. Residents of ‘South Porcupine® were shocked yesterday at the very sudden passing of Mr. Josveph White at the age of 46. An employee of Clark‘s Men‘s Wear; My White was waiting on a lady customer, when he collapsed and died instantly, only twenty minutes after returning from lunch, when â€"he apâ€" peared quiteé well. ' : Schumacher, Aug. 30th, Special to the Advance. gsed and Died from Heart WOMEN MUST WORK â€" BUT NOT SO HARD! .knees and your back! ionliat Gi(lllett'a' in ‘w € e 2 I I y thedralnl.DQOo dorlua\'he garbage pail. Ees mWP CE Om C _ ‘"Mother, why are some of the labels in the.garden marked ‘‘Wait and see?" L.A.W. Doreen Wills, RC.AF., (W.D.) stationed at Christlie Street. Hospital Toronto, left last week for her station, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W: Wills, First Ave. s L.AW Lalia Webber, R. C. A. F, (WD.), leftâ€"last week for her station at: Fingal after visiting . her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Webber, Third Ave. â€"L.A.W. Shirley McMaster, R. C. A, F., (WD.), left lastâ€" week for. her station at Ottawa after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. Jack. McMaster Fourth Ave. ~Mr. Gardener of Cochrane is visiting his daughter and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton, Second Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Willan, First Ave,, returned last week from a motor trip to Montreal and other points ‘*Because â€" I‘ve Sorgotten . what planted there."â€"Sudbury Star. I‘ve y Two of the. favourite hymns â€"ofâ€"the deceased were sung:â€""Nearer, my God. to Thee",; and "Now the lnbourers Task is O'er"-and the minister comâ€" mented the sacrificial nature of the ‘death of Mr.â€" Laing. Prayers and the hymn "Abide© with me" concluded the A memorial service for the Jlate "sceotty" Laing, (RCN.VR.), who was injured and died at sea a short while back, was held on Sunday evening after the regular Sunday evening serâ€" vice at Porcupine United Chu:ch. Rev. Breckenridge conducted the service. <â€"He gave the ffacts of Mr. Laing‘s death and read letters from his Captain and ‘Chaplain which had been received by Mrs. Laing. They spoke highly of the Seilor‘s character and said to him that he fitted in ably as a member of the crew. Theys told that burial was made in a dian Cemetery in England Letters of Symâ€" pathy (ext.racts) Irom Rev. and Mrs. Lors Carlson were read and portions of Scripture of a oo‘nlortlng natuw:| were also given. 1 Mrs. Jack Matthew, First Ave., enâ€" tertained Saturday at a nicely arranged dinner party in honour of her three children:â€"Jack,, who was celebrating his 13th, birthday. Sheila, her l1th, birthday; and David his 9th birthday The guests enjoyed , a delicius dinner. After a social der-‘ iod was enjoyed.. The children each received a war savings certificate. ; Memorial Service for ‘"Scotty" Laing Cauncmm' ~J~ G. ~Mailkinâ€"and â€"Mrs. wa.lkin and Famlly returned Saturday from a three weeks‘ holiday at Fort Erie and Kingston. . y d Mrs. Laine, First Ave., returned Saturday from a holiday at St. Cathâ€" erines and Kingston. Schumacher. Lieutenant George Percival, R. C,. E., stationed at Woodstock, vigited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. . Percival, Third Ave. He also spent holiday at Wasaga Beach prior to returning to Petawawa. broke and Ottawa. . ‘ Mr. and Mrs. T. Moore, First Ave returned from a holiday at 'I‘oronto and Southern points. Pte Charles Pennie, Veteran Guard Muskoka, is visiting at his home in Timmins. He also visited friends inl En C Mrs L Fournier and family, Fourth Ave spent. the weekâ€"end visiting frienâ€" ds: .at Porquois Junction e oL !MI' T. Tresldder. of Cobalt visited friends in Schumacher and Timmins recently. ‘Mrs. James Cowden and,. family, Second : Ave., have returned from a holiday at Trout Creek. 19w mss a recent visitor to Kirkland Lake. Mrs. Abe Hannah and her daughter, Mrs. E. Dunn, are holidaying at‘ Péemâ€" who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Quine, Railroad St., left last week for his stationâ€"at Halâ€" Saskatchewan Herb Miller, Third Ave., left last week for SBydney, Noeva Scotia, where they will visit Mr. David‘s parents priorâ€"to réturning to Ottawa, where Fit. Sergt. David is stationed. : Mrs. Herb Miller, Third Ave., accomâ€" panied Lorna and Lloyd, left last week for holiday at West Bend, Pte. and Mrs. Bert Waite remurnod from a holiday at Sarriia and other points. mwmhasreturnedtohu station at Monteith, Pi1t. flcrct.m-ankmvm B'.C A.l" and Mrs. David, who hadbeenvmunc Bryers, Second Ave., was stio:| South Porcupine _ mfi%i‘“ High School Opens 4« »«| Tuesday, Sept. 5th Navy, [ Mrs. Leslie Taylor, of Montreal,, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Russell Lang, of Dome Ex. ‘Mrs: Taylor is recoverâ€" ing from a recent illness. *3 e : _ Mrs. Roach from Toronto is visiting her two sons, Sam and Albert Roach, for a few weeks. _ Mr. and Mrs. J. Baxter and son have Aeft to take up residence in Sault Ste. [' Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Rogers, of conâ€" E?naught Hill, are moving this week to u Cobait where Mr. Rogers will be teleâ€" tgraphist at the T. N. O. Station. i Rebecca Lodge will reâ€"open for the season.on Friday night, Sept. 1st. A full attendance is requested. . _ Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hoelke, of Main St., received the news last Thursday that their son, Pte. Eqdward Hoelke, has been reported missing in action in France on Aug. lith. We trust that more reassuring news will be received in the near future. | ! Mirs. A. Moreau is spending two ‘weeks at Hagersville visiting her husâ€" band who is stationetl there with the ary of the Canadian Legion held in Smooth Rock Falls last weekâ€"end. Mrs Ewing is Zone Representative. o ‘ A whist drive by the Ladies‘ Auxili- ‘ary of the Canadian Legion held last night in the Legion Hall. These card t partiés will be held each Monday t.hrough the Fall and Winter season. Winners of Monday‘s whist were Mrs. (J. Hodgins, first; Mrs. R. Dickson, ‘second; and Mrs. Eva Ewing, third. _ LFORE _ 0 T > m-cnpine' gisd orcupi serv!ce were hneld at> 4 day. Funcral »m. on Saturday in Porcupine United monthsâ€"old daughter of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Milas Clark left this week to spend a few days in Toronto. Mrs. Eva Ewlng Mrs. Bentley Webb and Mrs: George Poppleton attended the annual rally of the Ladies‘ Auxiliâ€" Mrs. Marjorie Poppleton, R.N., of Boston, Mass., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George (Poppleton for some time. Yub.â€"Lieut. Frank Huggins, R.C.N. V.R., left last week for Toronto after a leave with his wife at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Rapsey, Main iSt. Leadinig Torpedoman . Reg. Libby left Friday for Halifax after a leave spent with hisg parents at Dome Extension Mrs. Elmer Ferguson, of Helene‘s Beauty Parlour, has returned home after a holiday spent with her parâ€" ents in Saskatchewan. Sgt. and Mrs. Robert Lemieux left on Friday for Lachine after twoâ€" weeks spen(f with Mr. and: Mrs. Maurice Besâ€" sette, Commercial Ave. Petty Officer Gren Childs, of the RICNVKR., is visiting his parents in town on a.two months‘ :furlough. High School opens Tuesday, Sept. 5th; registration at ten am. New teachers on the staff of the high school are: iAfr..Francis Benoit, of Kapuskasâ€" ing, who will teach French and boys‘ P.T.; Mr. Stuart Moore, of Rainy Rivâ€" er, will teach English; Miss Pearl Wilâ€" son, of Listowel, who will teach girls French and P.T.; Miss Lucas, Miss Kautto and Miss McKinley complete the staff, with Mr. Ellis as principal. : Mrs. Bruce Edmondson left this week for a month‘s holiday in Renfrew. â€" MMr. and Mrs. A. R. Walker, of Broadâ€" way Ave., left this week to reside in Schumacher. Public school also‘opens Tuesday at 9 a.m., with the following new teachâ€" ers; Miss Ethel Webber, of Coatsworth, Ont.; Miss Alma ‘Carlisle, of Bradford: Mrs. Estelle Schaeffer, Oakville; and Miss Vivian Ferrigan, of South Porcuâ€" pine. . South Porcupine, Aug. 30th Special to The Advance. Other Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome On May 26th after bitter street fighting, the last German was cleared from the ruins of Piedimonte by Polish troops who captured the. town. This photograph shows one of the many mopping up episodes. and taken by one of two Army Film and Photographic Unit cameramen: who dicovered a while flag protruding from a wallâ€"hidden German dugâ€"out.. Picture Shows:â€"Another of the three occupants of the dugâ€"out struggles out, while the (Poles are on the alert for treachery The Germans were all fully armed. GERMANS SURRENDEK To POLES m PIEDIMONTE, ITALY 2%â€" Schumacher, Aug. 30. Special to The Advance. It was with regret word was received of the sudden death of Mr. A. R. Armâ€" ‘strong, 148 Buckingham Ave., Iroquolis Falls. Mr. ‘Armstrong passed Aaway. suddenly at his home Thursday evenâ€" ing. suffering a heart attack. He : just returned from a game of WA' nephew of" the late Mr. J. R. Todd, Swimmers‘ Proficiency Badges: â€" Michael Rudkin, ‘E.. Luomi, L. Christâ€" ensen, D. Pearce, O. Keskinen, F. Yorke, W. Hansen, and C. Echmelzle. M. Rudkin, Treeâ€"felling ‘tests:â€"O.. Keskinen, Christensen, J. Durisch,. E. Luomi, Hansen, B. tPecore, D But.herland People of District Mourn the Death of A. R. Armstrong ~Food supplies and rations were manâ€" aged by Quartermaster George Fera. ‘The following Scouts passed tests in :â€". Fireâ€"lighting:â€"Wilfred Hansen, Clâ€" ark Mason, Doug. Sutherland, Bob Pecore, Joe Durisch, Dick Pearce, Rolf Sundstrom. " Cooking:â€"Frank Yorke, Joe Durisch, W. Hansen, Olavi Keskinen, Bob Pecore George Fera, Wm. Schmelzle, D. Suth= erland, L. Christens®n. Swimming :â€"O. Keskinen, C. Schâ€" melzle, W., Hansen, F. Yorke, J. Dur isch, D. Sutherland W. Schmelzle, D. Pearce, L. Christensen iNorman Har- The camp was also visited by an official of the Ontario Dept. of Health, who pronounced all arrangements in1 perfect order: A sample of the Scouts‘ Daily Menu Breakfastâ€"Orangeâ€"porridge, _ â€"e gg toast, coffee. Y T l Dinnerâ€"Pot ‘roast ‘beef, potatoes, carrots, rice and raisins, cocoa. : Supperâ€"Macaroni and cheese, appleâ€" sauce, bread and jam, tea,. . They were in charge. of Scout Master Harry Martin and in almost ideal weather enjoyed all the benefits . of outdoor life combined with,. the Scout routine which helps to build: character with physical fitness. Twelve pargnts visited camp on Visitors Day (August 12thâ€"Sunday), and on the first Monday. the camp was visited by a party of well= known South Porcupine fAshermen, who left enough fish to give the Scouts a pike «supper. South Porcupine _: Boy Scouts Camp at Nighthawk (Fighteen <happy, Scouts .are . home again after fourteen days. of cammng' (August 5th to 19th) at Clay .'Point on Night Hawk Lake Mrs. Elsie Thorpe and two children will be leaving Thursday for Niagara® Falls after visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Armstrong, of Cecil Ave. Mrs. Gordon‘ Bucknam and child- ren are returning to Toronto, to-day_ after a holiday‘ with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller, of Bruce Ave,. _ : *4 Miss Isobel Heppurn, of Toronto, is visiting Mrs. F. H. Hall at Dome Mines: On Monday evening Mrs.* Hall wfis’j hostess at a social evening in her hon« our and Isobel had pleasant reunions with her former friends.. Y i South (Porcuping, Aug 30th Special to The Advance. C d it e e e e o W d it d Mrs Arden Lewis is up from 'I‘oront.o to attend the funeral of her brother, Mr. Robert Manary, of Hoyle, who was buried Friday. ho NAAA 4 MJ NC _ the t d J . @ Mrs. Don iPecore and daug*hter reâ€" turned last week from a holiday. spent in Pembroke and Ottawa. - ren left this week for Barrie where she will visit her husband, Pte. Catterello of Camp Borden, for two weeks. ~ bout en t indz and mt Wt T2E Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tokar 'Spent. two week holiday at the lRedstone it : iPecore, G. Wright, E. Luomi, Schmfiacher Aug 30th Special. to ’l‘he Advance. / A. qfl t but very pretty wedding was hpid Monday at Trinity United Church Manse ‘â€" Schumacher, when Jflllette Fortier daughter of Mr. and. H ner Fortier, Devonshire, Onâ€" ame the bride of Mr. Jack wefgi}. son of Mrs. and the late J. P. K 34 Wilson Ave., Timmins. The ,brlde was. attended by Mrs. Mike Weklh "and Mr. Bill Welsh was 'ki'oomsman The Rev. J| Breckenridge .btflcibted ~‘The bride wore a lovely street-length dress ~of heavenly blus crepe and hat ‘to match, with black ac“cessories. She wore a corsage of pink ‘roses. ‘The matron of honour, Mrs, Mike Welsh, sisterâ€"inâ€"law of ths The Advance Mrs. Ken Cambridge, First Ave., wa;s hostess last Thursday evening at a nicely arranged shower: in honour of Daphne Gay, Timmins Colorful streamers hanging from a large silver bell and bouquets of lovely flowers were nlcely arranged throughout the rooms A x.tce social time was enjoyed then over games with prizes for the winâ€" ners. Also the guests compiled a recipe | book and poem of good wishes to the future <bride. During the eveéning .a dainty lunch was served by the hostess assisted . . by Mrs. W. Wills, Mrs. Schumacher, Aug 30th. Special t)i | Jal‘dine and Mrs. Stanley Johns, After' * ‘Alg. 30th.: Special to ‘The Advance. . ~â€"M#8, Pred Rlowers and Mrs. w. Wills ' a 2 friends lunch Mavis Cambridge and Maureen ant V _eat Schumacher; Cabe prmented the guest of many beautiful gifts nicely "arâ€"« were Hostesses last week at a nicely ged party held at the home red Flowers, Propâ€" etty. A nice social time was â€" and gm-tng the evening the hostess served a délicious lunch. The following mm.,at.tended.-.â€"Doreen Wills,, Shirâ€" ley\ MeMastér, Lalia Webber, Peggy Slitherymd Norma Tario, Alta Fisher, Jn Barr Heath, Jean Lafferty, Kay acMilidh, Lois‘ Phillips, â€" Wilfred fiufi ‘O‘Grady, Archie Campbell, Bill arren Marvyn Pritchard and roses. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the‘ ‘groom‘s mother," Mrs. J. P. Welsh, 34 Wilson Ave. ; groom,â€"wore a navy blue pencil stripe suit with rose colofr blouse and hat to. mat.ch‘ She wore a corsage of pink Miss ;_%I'Daphlie, Gayâ€" Again $ Honoured at Schumacher ‘AS OFF TO SCHOO WE G0O""... â€" Kids back at school, bringing home their books to study at night, Dow‘t let them strain their eyes by working underâ€" poor light. Brighter light means brighter children. Wash bulbs and bowls regularly. Use white shades. Place lamps carefully to avoid shadows and strofng with many beautiful gifts nicely "arâ€" ranged in a sail boit. The following attended:â€"Mrs. W. Jardine, Mrs. W. Wills, Mrs. J. Wilkins, Mrs. 3. Johns, Mrs. L. May, Miss Barbara May, Mrs.R. McLaren, Mrs. D. Ellis, Mrs. T. Mavis Cantbridge, and Paul ‘the guest of honour Miss Daphne Gay..' the hostess Mrs. Ken Cambridge. Unâ€" able to attend but sendirig lovely gifts were Mrs. W. Mackie, Mrs. Giug ‘Redâ€" den, Timmins and Mrs. _Joe Millar, South Porcupine. Shower in Honour of â€" _ Miss Edra MacDonald Schumacher, Aug. 30th. Spe_clal‘ to\ The Advance. Mrs: James Prentice,"Second Ave entertained last week at.a nicely ar» ranged linen shower in honotur of Miss Edra MacDonald," Timmins. ‘Colorful streamers and large vases‘ ~ of lovely flowers‘ were nicely arranged throughâ€" out the rooms. The guests â€"enjoyed a nice social time; During the: evenlng the hostess, â€"assisted by:â€" Mrs. Macâ€" Donald, served a delicious lunch Tlie guest of honour: was the: recipient of many lovely gifts. The following attended. Misses Joan Prentice; Jean MacDonald, Marjorie: Allen, Woods, Gwen Robb, Dorothy Gibson Margaret Burton, Mrs. John Banich, Mrs. A. J.. MacDonald, the guesit of honour Miss Edra MacDonald and : the' hostess, Mrs. James Prentice. REDDY SAYS: ‘"Bright contmue to buy Wu tan 3' and Certificates regularly." Porcupine, Aug. SOth Special to The Advance. The following will be of interest to many in the Porcupine Camp as the late MYs. Hall, had many friends here ) and visited quite often when Dr. and 'Mrs m;mll lived in Houth Porcupine Brampton, Aug. #7â€"A former preâ€" sident. .of.the Ontario Women‘s Liberal Association, Mrs. Amnn Catherine Robâ€" inson Hall, 75, widow of Dr. Wm. Hall, diedâ€" suddenly â€"at Sarnia, where she was visiting her daughter, Mirs. N. H. in Peel County, Mrs. Hall had been a resident of Brampton since 1883, where her htusband was a medical practitioner for some years. Her fathâ€" er, the late Dr. Charles Robinson, also practiced medicine here. Mrs. Hall was the founder of the Women‘s Libâ€" eral Association of Brampton and seryâ€" ed: some years as president of the Onâ€" tario Women‘s Liberal Association. *‘Now be sure to write plain on those bottles,‘* said the farmer to the drugâ€" gist, "which is for the horse, and which is for me. I don‘t want anything to happen to that horse before I get all the : day cut."â€"Milverton Sun. Mrs. Dr. Russell‘s Mother Passes Away at Sarnia ~ She had been a member for 50 years of ‘St. Andrew‘s Presbyterian Church. Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Rusâ€" sell; «wo sons, Dr. Malcolm R. Hall, Brampton, and ‘William R. Hall, Torâ€" onto;. and a sist.er. Mrs. M. T Hall, Toronto.. â€"~* AMERCIFUL MAN +R

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