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Porcupine Advance, 19 Oct 1944, 1, p. 2

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News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District ies is s . m e e e e . n e e d with GILLETT‘S WOMmMEN MUST WORK BUT KOT SO HARD! ® Never dissolve Iyc in hot water. The action of the lye itseif heats the water. MmADE IN CANADA Save your knees and your back! Enlist Gillett‘s in your war on dirt and banislh hard rubbmg and secrubbing, Gilâ€" lett‘s cuts right through grease and dirt. Leaves foots "clean enough to eat off""â€"in record time! Clears the drains, Deoâ€" dorizes the garbage pail. A grand Allâ€"around cleaner, Get Gillett‘s today! Timmins, Ontario October 18, 1944 Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 31st, 1944, for supplying of winter uniform clothing for police constables. Full particulars and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Chief Constable. Canada‘s 7" War loan Embiem!" TOWN OF TIMINS Board of Commissioner of Police Lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted NVEST IN VICTORY South Porcupine, Oct. 18th. Special to The Advance. The flying officers in charge of the plane that brought in the Minister of Finance on Monday were guests of the Kiwanis at their weekly dinner? Ltâ€"Gov. Stan Gardiner gave a review of the Quebec convention (Kiwanis Interâ€" national) outlining the business proâ€" cedure and the methodsâ€"to be carried out by the subordinate clubs. Albert Barsovich, of the RCNVR., is home on leave for some days. He is a former member of the S. Porcupine Fire Department, and has been through some thrilling experiences since he has been at sea. Friends Of Police Officer "Sandy‘"| Fuilton, of Schumacher, will wish hifA speedy return to health, after serious operation performed this week in Porcupine General Hospital. ; Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Baker, of Toronto,| formerly of S. Porcuqine. returned | home on Thurusday after visiting! friends and relatives in town. | Visiting Flving Officers at Kiwanmis at South Poreupine Chief Stoker Keijo Tlola, RXC.N.V.R,, is home visiting his wife and parents for some weeks and his brother, Kaarlo, also of the Canadian Navy, has arrived in town on furlough for a time. Other Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome Pilot Officer Don Millar, and Mrs. Millar are visiting at the? home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gibbons,| of Bloor Ave.â€"Mrs. Millar‘s parents.| P.O. Millar, who was principal of| Porcupine Public School before enlistâ€"| ing in the Airforce, has been instructâ€" ing in Centralia Airâ€"training School'- Wilburn Montrose has returned from Toronto where he received medical inâ€" spection for army duty. Secretary \ We regret to report that Mr. and + Deasil Rivett, of 163 Main St., received word on Tuesday morning from Ottawa that their son Rifleman \ Rivett with a Central Ontario Regiâ€" ment serving in France has beon iwounded in action. Rifleman Rivett _was wounded previously in France( in | August) and sent to England, but reâ€" covered sufficiently to rejoin his regiâ€" ‘ment. This second casualty oecurred | two weeks ago, we trust that Mr. and Mrs. Rivett will soon receive favourable ‘\news of their son‘s condition. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner, of St. Catherines, are renewing acquaintâ€" ances in town. They are guests of Mrs. LeRoy, Mrs. Turner‘s sister, on Golden Avenue. Mrs. Pike, of Malton, and het nephew, Terry Glover, left last Thursâ€" Rev. J. C. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson and Rev. H. G. Cook and Mrs. Cook attended the luncheon on Tueusday held in the McIntyre Hall under the auspices of the Religious Educational Council. Bornâ€"To. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bruce, formerly of S. Porcupine, at Englehart, on October 8thâ€"a son. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. 1 Savietto, of 51 William Ave October 14thâ€"a daughter. Mrs. Verner, of Bruce Ave., is spendâ€" ing a few adys in Noranda. and â€" last Officer a Avimer. John Gibbons, of Noranda, spent Thanksgiving weekâ€"end at his parent‘s home in town. The following will be of local inâ€" terest: â€" "Born â€"In Dartmouth, Nova Seotia, on October ist, a second son to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mulcahy (Edythe Rapsey) named Dennis Victor." Bornâ€"In Barrie, on October 14thâ€"a son to Pilot Officer Wilfred Moore and Mrs. Moore (nee Mary Toderan). Norman Moore, RCNV.R., is home on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steeves. Will members of the local Rebekah Lodge pleasee attend next Friday‘s weekly meeting at 7.30 p.m. instead of 8 o‘clock as many members wish to attend the reception for Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Lyttle in the United Church. Mrs. S. Sky and her Stern, of Toronto, are relatives in Montreal. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pirie, of Dome â€" Extension, a daughter, on October 12th in Porcupine Geneéral Hospital. Prize winners at the weekly whist drive on Monday in the Legion Hall:â€" 1st, Mrs. Steeves; 2nd, Mrs. Beauâ€" champ; 3rd, Mrs. W. H. Butler. The tournament will end on Monday next. Mrs. Masterton, of Dome Extension, has returned after a holiday ‘spent in Toronto and other points. Stewart Pirie has returned home after a visit to Detroit. at week graduated as Pilot the head of his class at and Mrs. Ernico sister, Mrs. S. on a visit to THRE PORCUPINE ADVANCTE, TriMTNs, ONTARtO day for Malton after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Jamieson. Mr. Glover is from | Leicester, England, training with the _Canadian Air Force. s He was a resident of Golden City, married with two children, and his age was around 27 years. On Monday at nocon, Rev. Breckenâ€" ridge conducted a funeral service at his home in Golden City, and the reâ€" mains were shipped to Porquois Juncâ€" tion for interment, leaving on the noon train. Hfarry â€" Emans, CInpiqyCcu @e . "UC | Pamour Mine, was killed on Friday evening, when operating an ore train on one of the lower levels. Deceased is thought to have falleh from one of the cars which he was riding, causing severe head injuries! which resulted in his death. south Porcupine, Oct to The Advance. Dies After Fall From Ore Car at the Pamour Mine With the permission of the local theatre manager, the Fire Chief and six firemen carried out a fire arill durâ€" ing the Saturday afternoon matinee. The system of drill to be carried out was explained to those presentâ€"chiefâ€" 1y childrenâ€"and on A given . signal approximately 200 people of all ages marched out of the theatre in 19 2â€"5 seconds, using 4 exits. Fire Prevention Week Observed at South Porcupine "It is always a pleasure to visit these schools." says Fire Chief Maxwell Smith. A Every precaution is taken by the manager and staff at the theatre and it should be a source of satisfaction in narents to know that all possible to parents to KnowW U care and supervision is When making inspections of schools, fire drills were carried out before inâ€" spections. Results as follows:â€" South Porcupine Public Schoolâ€"18 classrooms, 686 pupils enrolled. School cleared in 100 seconds using four exits Pupils were marshalled in the yard clear of the school under supervision of the staff. Dome Schoolâ€"4 class rooms. Enâ€" rolment 125 pupils. Sschool cleared in 24 seconds, using 3 exits. S$. ~Porcupine High Schoolâ€"Eight class rooms enrolment 194 students. school cleared in 62 seconds, using 4 exits. An anniversary reception will be held in the United Church on Priday at 8 pm. at which Rev. J. A. Lyttle, Mrs. Lyttle and sons, of North Bay, will be present. The W.A. will be in charge of the programme for a social evening, and a cordial invitation is extended to all who wish to greet these old friends. It was through Rev. Lyttle‘s encourageâ€" ment and perseverance that the United Church â€" congregation â€" suucceeded in making a splendid start in the building of â€"a new church in S. Porcupine. He will preach at the anniversary services on Sunday next. Miss Matthews, of Toronto, is visitâ€" ing her mother, Mrs. Matthews, who has been spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Charles Mcinnis. Bornâ€"On October 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, (Dorothy Deacon)â€"a son Bornâ€"In Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital on Sept. 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs. G, Kirkbrideâ€"a son. Bornâ€"On September Mrs. I. Wilson of 131 C son. B Mrs. Leath, of Cobalt, and daughter Cheryl, are the guests of ‘Mtrs. C Janieson of Main St. The Junior C.W.L. have decided to hold a public bridge in the Airport Hotel on Nov. 14. Police Court When the case against J. Dunn came up in police court this week for the alleged theft of bonds, Crown Attorney, Caldbick explained that the handwriting expert was not able to identify the handwriting on the sales slips for the bonds and as the case deâ€" pended on this he did not feel that it could be proceeded with. The charge was accordingly withdrawn and the young man freed from the charge. Talks on Fire prevention and how and what to do in case of fire in the home were given by the Fire Chief and Inspector W. G. Skinner. The 8. ‘Porcupine Fire Department personnel working in pairs have enâ€" deavoured to visit every home and apartment in town, checking on posâ€" sible hazardsâ€"stoveâ€"pipes, stoves, electâ€" ric fixtures and wiring. "The pupils have been well trained in this form of drill and the greatest coâ€"operation is evident from the prinâ€" cipals and staff. Mr. and Mrs. Craig and daughter, L.A.W. Craig, of Schamberg, were visitors of Miss Ruth Pritchard over the weekâ€"end. Mercantile buildings basements, furâ€" naces and piping, heating systems, eâ€" lectric motros, switches and fittings, storeâ€"rooms for discarded paper boxes ecartons, packing, etc., were all thorâ€" oughly inspected, and the teams reâ€" port very favourable coâ€"operation on the part of the public . South Porcupine, Oct. 18th, Special to The Advance. In many cases chimneys and flue linings and cleanâ€"out doors were checkâ€" ed. Emans, employed at the was killed on Friday m? 22nd to Mrtr. awford St.â€"a 18th. Special aintained Hon. J. L. Hsley Welcomed at South Poreupine On Saturday last 3459 ration books were distributed at the Public School. The following helpers gave gratuitous service all day:â€"Miss Jean Gallai, in charge. Examinersâ€"Mrs. M. Bessette, Mrs. F Laforest, Mrs. R. Mansfield, Rev. J. C. This was the first time he had been met by the Air Cadets, he said. We saw him readily give his autoâ€" graph to a youns Cadet who had come prepared. The Hon. J. L. Iisley, Canada‘s Minâ€" ister of Finance, was given quite a reception when he landed at 5.30 on Monday afternoon at the Porcupine Lake Airport. A crowd had gathered to see the smart "Grumman Goose" airplane come in and it made a graceâ€" ful landing. Lined up at the quay were 26 Air Cadets, looking extra smart and on their toes on an important ocâ€" casion, their Flight Lieutenant, Fred Mason in command. A reception committee composed of Reeve V. H. Evans, Mr. Ennis, Mr. R. E. Dye and Mr. McNames greeted the minister who afterwards received our S. Porcupine Air Cadets. ‘ He complimented their Flightâ€"Lt. and their town, and appeared highly pleased at the fact that they had come to be reviewed by him. "S. Porcupine should be very proud of them," he said. South Porcupine, Oct. 18th, Special to The Advance. There are 62 Air Cadets in our town but not all of them have full equipâ€" ment). Distribution of Ration Cards at 8. Porcupine Fâ€"O Norris piloted the plane which had fown from Rockceliffe to the Sault, and from the Sault to S. POrcupine. Fâ€"Sgt. Karry, and Mechanic Sgt. Mcâ€" Kay were the other crew members. south Porcupine, Oct to The Advance. 18th. Special Thompson, Mrs. A. Walker, Mrs. T Cahill, Mrs W. S. Adamson, Mrs, A Ewing, Mrs. Dan McLelian, Mrs Maxwell Smith, Mrs. P. Campagnola. Recordersâ€"Miss Hogan, Miss Webbit, Mrs. Schaefer, Miss MHouston, Miss Carlisle, Mrs. Gram, Mr. Ship, Miss McMunn, Mrs. J. Thompson, Mrs. D. Gernecki, Miss E. McKewon. Mrs. N. Ilander, Miss S. Wuori, Miss M. Conâ€" nellvy and Mrs,. T. Galbraith. On Sunday afternoon in St. Paul‘s: Church the members of the A.Y.P.A. were installed by Rev. H. G. Cook in impressive ceremony. Members of St. Matthew‘s AY.P.A. (Timmins), were present and after installation all were entertained to tea in the Rectory. Officers installed :â€" Presidentâ€"John Jay. Viceâ€"President â€" Jean Setonâ€"Adam= South Porcupine, Oct. 18th. Special to The Advance. Officers Installed at ®. Porcupine A. ~Pepsiâ€"Cola‘"‘ is the registered trade mark in Canada of Pepsiâ€"Cola Company of Canada, Cimited UNION BREWERY L IMITED T IM MINS, ONT. Mr. and Mrs. PFred Tokar of 33A Bloor Avenue, received word last woeek that their son, Fred, serving with th> Canadian Army in Italy, has beon wounded in action but is stlill remainâ€" ing with his unit. Fred is only 20 but has been overs>as since last Septoember (1943) and serving in Italy since May. Ssouth â€" Porcupine, Oct to The Advance. We trust that he will maks progtess toward recovery.. The that he is remaining with his unit has not been sent to hospital England would indicate that cunds are not of serious natur( Ssouth Porcupine Soldier Wounded in Action in Itais Sense and Nonsense:~â€"The man with an axe to grind is usually keen about THURSDAY, OCTOBER *#TH i1944 Secretaryâ€"Jovyce Allen. Treasurerâ€"Bud Rosebough Under special appointment

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