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.OO‘OO"O”"O""""'I ction | Che Dorcupine Aouante T immins Kiwanis Observe To Anniversary Events at This Week‘s Luncheon Monday‘s luncheon of the Timmins Kiwanis Club was a double anniversary event. the club observing the 218t anâ€" niversary of the Timmins Kiwanis Club and the 30th anniversary of the Kiâ€" wanis International. Past Lieutenantâ€" Governor wW. O. Langdon read the birthday message from Kiwanis Intorâ€" national President, Ben Dean, and Kiwanian W. Rinn one of the four charter members still with the Timâ€" mins Club, gave a concise but comâ€" prehensive‘ review of the history of the Kiwanis in Timmins. * 'oooooo-oom“o _ iB P 8 o P A C n Twestyâ€"first Birthday of Timmins Club and Thirtieth Anniversary of the Founding of Kiwanis International Observed at Meeting on Monday. Heads of Other Serâ€" vice Clubs Guests of Honour. President® Frank Bailey was in the chair for the occasion, and special guests for the day were:â€"President Rud Langdon, of the South Porcupin@ Kiwganis Club; President Bob Crosby, of the Schumacher Lions Club; Préeziâ€" dent George Richards, of the Timmirs Kinsmen Club; and Mr. N. C. Napper, representing Councillor W. P. Mcâ€" Dermott, President of the Timmins Lions Cliub. The meeting opened with the singâ€" ing of the National Anthem, followed by "America " the national anthem of the United States, and two minutes‘ silence was then observed in memory of those who had given their lives that others might live in freedom and safety. Visitors for the day included Bill Dawson, Orillia: J. M. Leith, Hamilton; and Major A. Dixon, Divisional Comâ€" mander for Northern Ontario for the Salvation Army. Co;nmunity singing was led by Kiwanian Geo. Jenkin, with Secretary wW. H. Wiison at the piano. Past Lieutenantâ€"Governor W. O. Langdon very effectively covered the Kiwanis International anniversary b readingâ€"the Birthday Message.of Presiâ€" dent Ben Dean. This message pointed tut that the Kiwanis was founded: in 1915â€"â€""twelve years before Lindberg‘s fight of the Atlantic, five years befort the first broadcast, four months before the sinking of the Lusitania four years before the U.S. went into ‘he last war;: no one had heard a talking picture, nor seen a oneâ€"piece bathing suit, nor read a gossip column; insulin and jazz and daylight saving, nylon hose and neon lights were still in the future." In the thirty years of Kiwanis existence there have been two world wars, an unparalleled depression ang a period of feverish, unnatural prosâ€" perity. "Kiwanis," said the message. "has never known normal times. It has stood the acid test. That in the. facesol these difficulties it should have grown until toâ€"day there are more than 138 â€" 000 members and 2,246 clubs, is proof that Kiwanis has something that fills a vital community need in the United States and Canada." President Dean‘s message a‘so reâ€" ferred to the friendships that grew between men interested in Kiwanis. "Truly these thirty years of Kiwants have yielded a rich harvest of human and spiritual values," the message said In concluding, the message pointed out that there was a direct challeng»s to all Kiwanians to meet the grim test of the transition period with its eanâ€" Wloyment and other problems: "Thes> are the challenges that confront Kiwanians in this fateful year," the message concludtd; "these are the issues that must be solved if we are to preserve our liberties, Let Kiwanis, in this thirtieth anniversary year dediâ€" cate its power and its influence to this great task." Kiwanian W. Rinn gave Aa mast interesting review of the story of Kiwanis in Timmins with many flashâ€" es of wit and humor that added to tht interest. He had been one of tnc charter members of the Timmins Club and a continuous member ever since, the only one present who had that disâ€" tinction. He sketched in interesting way the formation of the Timmink Kiwanis Club on Nov. 21st, 1924. Tht formal presentation of the charter of the club was made on Jan. 31st, 1925, Pembroke Club sponsoring the new club, and a large number of Kiwants coming here from Pembroke for the cecasion. The Timmins Club was the first Kiwanis club in this part of the North. Mr. Louis Neville was the movâ€" ing spirit in starting the Kiwanis here and was the first president of the club. Mr. Rinn gave a list of the char‘er members of the Kiwanis here and also a list ‘of the presidents to date. The largest membership the club ever had was in 1925, when there were 71 memâ€" bers. The membership later went as low as 23, but the club has survived all difficulties and all adverse conditions and toâ€"day was growing in memberâ€" ship and in usefuiness Toâ€"day the tctal membership of the Timmins Kiwanis Club is 63. Mr. Rinn tcuched on some of the projects carried to Mrs. Sharp Observes 91st Birthday On Monday of this week Mrs. Sharp, 108 Birch Street, South, cbserved her 91st birthday. Though feeling a little the toll of the years, Mrs. Sharp is in good health for one of her age and is able "to ‘get ‘around remarkably well most of <the ‘time, though having the cecasional day‘ when she is not able to ‘get up and ‘around as usual. On Mâ€"onday she recsived ‘the congratula, tions and good wishes of many friends, Her son, Mr. George Sharp, of the pumping station staff, is one of the piencer citizens of Timmins, being here since ‘the carly days. Incidentally he is a famous crib player. Three House Fires Well Handled by Firemen in Week Timmins Firemen answered thirteon fire calls during the past week, one of them being a false alarm and nine others being chimney fires, hot pipes, furnaces backfiring, etc.,. with no damage done. On Friday at 3.07 a.m. there was a call to 112 Willow avenue the home »wned and occupied by Capt. Gordon Pooley, of the Fire Dept. Capt. Pooley was on duty at the fire hall when Mrs. Pooley phoned in the alarm. The re started from unknown cause beâ€" uind one of the stoves in the house ind ran up the walls and ceilings. It had quite a headway before discoverâ€" d4, but the firemen soon got it under ‘ontrol, but not before about $500 ‘amage was done. On Sunday morning about 3 o‘clock fire started in Mr. T. Braithwaite‘s home, 263 Balsam North, from pipes too close to the wall. Mr. Braithâ€" waite had just started a fire in the stove and when he noticed that the valls had caught fire, he first saw that all his children were safely out, ‘hen he phoned the fire hall and proâ€" ceeded coolly to fight the fire himâ€" ‘elf. He had the fire under control when the firemen arrived and tney have good words for his coolness and good judgment. About $150 damage vas done. On Tuesday fire at 15 Maple North. owned and occupied by A. Roberts did several hundred dollars‘ damage, The cause of the fire was a defective elecâ€" trical switch. The fire spread from the cellar to the attic in very short time, but was soon brought .under "ontrol. success by the Timmins Kiwanis and others that were under way. In conâ€" cluding he urged that each and every member make a special effort to get out to every meeting. This kept up interest in the Club and encouraged the officers and members to special effort. . Kiwanian Ted Rowe expressed the regret felt at the loss of one of the very valuable members of the club, Mr. O. E. Walli. Mr. Walli was leaving on Wednesday for Haileybury where he will be principal of the new Ontario Government Mining College. Coming to Timmins in 1940, Mr. Rowe said that Mr. Walli had been "a tower of strength to the pupils, the staff and the board" of the Timmins Hign and Vocational School. Mr. Walli had been a member of the Kiwanis Club for the past year and a half and his talent and his interest had beenof great value to the club. "He will be ‘greatly missed here," concluded Mr. Rowe, "but alil sincerely wish him the best of luck in his new sphere, sonâ€" fident that his ability, his integrity and his geniality < will bring him further success." | _ Kiwanian Alfie DelGuidice was the winner of the weekly war: savin,s certificate. One of the features of the douolie birthday event was a handsome birthâ€" day cake suitably inscribed. Chartor Member Bill Rinn made the first cut on the cake. All the members sampled the cake, some of the Scottish memâ€" bers having double helpings on _the plea that it was a double anniversary. Slices of the cake were also sent to Past President C. R. Murdock, Kapusâ€" kasing, Past President Dr. Lee Houney, Toronto, and Squadron Leader J. D. Parks, all of whom were charter members of the club as well as giving other outstanding service to the Timmins Kiwanis, and who will be interested in this tasty souvenir of the double birthay occasion. ublished in Timmins, Ont., Canada EV ERY TRURSDA Excellent Reports from All Departments Submitted at Annual Meeting Last Thursday.> J. M. Douglas the President for 1945. _ Thanks Extended to Officers, Workers and Others Assisting. The annual meetling of the Timmins Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, Thursâ€" day evening, January 25. Financial Report H. J. Fuke read the financial report for the year 1944. The statement showâ€" ed receipts of $42,575.92; disbursements including transfer to Headquarters, of $30 486.92; and a bank balance as of December 31, 1944, of $12,089.00. Mr. Pickering thanked Mr. A. A. Harkness for auditing this report. Women‘s War Work Mrs. H. W. Brown, Chairman of Women‘s War Work, thanked the Red Cross workers in Timmins for their splendid coâ€"operation during the past year and mentioned how fortunate the | Branch had been in having Mr. ‘Pickering as president as he had so iwillingly helped at all times as well as freely using his car whenâ€" |ever needed. A. W. Pickering President welcomed the members and officers present. Reports of all phases of the work carried on under the Timmins Branci were presented and after H. J. Fuks, Chairman of the Nomination Comâ€" mittee, read the slate of officers for the new year, elections were held. Officers for 1945 are as follows:â€" President, J. M. Douglas; first viceâ€" president, A. F. McDowell; second viceâ€"president, K. H. Stubbs; treasurer H. J. Fuke:; Women‘s War Work chairâ€" man, Mrs. H. W. Brown; chairman of Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"war committee, Mrs. J. Kinsey; chairman of Homeé Nursing and Emergency Reserve, Mrs. G. Gibâ€" son. As is the custom additional. officers and executive members will e appointâ€" ed by the above officers at an early date. Mrs. Brown commeifted on the work done in each of the three workrooms. Early in the year the Surgical dressing group convened by Mrs. J. E. Batrry, was notified to cease making dressings until further notice. Since that gauze handkerchiefs, . diapers an I aviation belts have been completed by this group. 3183 yards of gauze used during the year, 13,605 articles were completed and shipped. The basement of the Post Office, used by this group, is also used by the Cutting Committese convened by Mrs. R. E. Osborn. Memâ€" bers of this group of workers cut 2479‘ yards of material assembled and labelled the pieces for the women in the Sewing rooms. The Sewing rooms in the basement of the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Bardessona, are in charge of Mrs. W. J. McCoy, daily supervisor, who has such a thorough knowledge of the work that each month the maximum number of articles may be shipped, from the number of workers who coine out regularly. A total of 2,374 articies were shipped from these rooms during the yvear. The work in the Wool Room 10Cated in Room 12, Municipal Building was of the usual high quality, but the quantity was downâ€"the year‘s quota not being filled. Only 4,113 articles were shipped the yeal The work i: Pcsing before a Cornell Cl trainer and a Lancaster win Fleet Aircraft, Fort Erie, have with pins as five and tenâ€"} Pcsing before aA Cornell elementary <air dforce trainer and a Lancaster wing,. these workers at Fleet Aircraft, Fort Erie, have just. been presented with pins as five and tenâ€"year veterans. ‘They have seen their plant turn out hundreds upon hunâ€" dreds of trim little Cornells on which RCAF. airâ€" from the Wool Room during TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18T, 1945 ‘ROM SMALLEST TO LARGEST During October and November, Mrs. H. L. Traver conducted a survey of workers so that service pins may be! given to the workers. Results of ihis‘ survey showed 26‘4_' workers had given five years‘ service; 86 with four years} 109 with three; 116 with two; and 108 with ‘one year; making a total of 678 workers. Mrs. Brown wished the following be thanked for their services duringâ€" the yearâ€"Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Bardessona, the Timmins Town Council, E. H. King â€" Postmasiter, The Porcupine Advance, The: Timmins Daily Press, Radio Station CK.G.B., Canadlan National Express Office, Star Transfer and New Methad Laundry. Blood Donors‘ Committee _ J, M. Douglas, chairman of the Blood Clinic Committee stated that ‘he clinic had functioned smoothly and efficiently and in almost every case had operated at maximum capacity. It had been found that it was almost imâ€" possible to take care of more than 259 donors, because the majority imust â€"come on Sunday. Since the beginning of this service here, 3,050 donations from 14 clinics, or an average of 218 per clinic had been shipped. Of 1250 people who gave their blood, 50 were visitors in town 100 were {r"-m Matlteson and only 1,100 represented donations from the whole Porcupin® District. Gratitude was expressed by Mr. Douglas to the Golden Beaver Masonic Lodge for the use of their hall, and to Arthur Skelly, the janitor of the building; to the Order of the Easteril Star for the use of their tables; and to all others who make the clinics possibleâ€"the medical men of the district, local nurses, the St. Ambulance Nursing Sisters, members of various women‘s organizations who served refreshments volunteers from the Hollinger survey office who set up the clinics, Mrs. A. R. Marness and her assistants, Miss Ann Sullivan, Mrs. A. H. Wohlrab and Mrs. W. Eccleston«, who overseas the resting rooms; Mcâ€" Dowell Motors who provide a truck for moving the cases to the station and to the Express Company for their coâ€" operation. Since the serious illness of Mrs. J. Dewar who had been the nurse in charge sincge the clinic opened, Mrs. H. Jones and Mrs. W. Briden, Schuâ€" macher had taken over. The 19414 Biood Clinic Committee included Dr. G. B. Lane, Mrs. J. Dewar, Mrs. A. R. Harkne:s, Mrs. H. R. Channen and J. M. Douglas. Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"War Work Mrs. J. Kinsey, Prisonerâ€"oiâ€"was Jiason officer, told the assembly tha the list of Timmins men in enemy Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"war camps had more thar doubled during the past year. There are 20 altogether 19 in Germany and one hold by the Japanese,. During the year new food items have been allowed in the nextâ€"ofâ€"kin quarterly Concentrated coffee, hard choco‘ate, dried eggs, smoked beef, orangs crystals, dehydrated apples and peanut butter are now procurable _ fromi Divisional Red Cross Headquarters. Weekly food parcels are sent by the (continued on page three) Survey of Workers men have received their fir: Corncll is the smallest pl: fortes in Canada. Now th great Lancaster program h largest bomber built in the Funeral of the Late 'Mrs Anson, who xDled at Age of 98 The funeral of the late Mrs. Clarissa | Anson, widow of the late Joseph Anâ€" son, who was one of the pioneer resiâ€" dents of Timmins, was held at the First United Church, Tlmmm<‘ on Wednesday of last â€" week, with the Rev. W. M. Mustard conducting the services. Favourite hymns of the latei Mrs. Anson, "Onward, Christian Solâ€" diers,"‘ "I am But a Stranger Here, andâ€""Abide with Me," were sung. The pallbearers were H. Thcmas. B. Bahm J. Robinson, J. Jose, C: Ellacott and J. McKinnon. ‘There were many letâ€" ters dnd cardas of sympathy â€" from many parts of Ontario. There were beautiful floral tributes from:â€"The <~Family, Daughters and Sson:; ‘Harry Broad, ‘Mt. Mich.,. the Woeodcocks, _ Huntsville; Cecil and Daisy Storms, New Toronto; Lil and Bill‘s Family South Porcuâ€" pine; Mr. and Mrs. M. Lesseter, Huntâ€" sville; Jessie and Harry Rick, Elk Point, Alberta: J. McKinnon, A. Stinlâ€" ing, Mr. and Mrs. Jose and family, D. Cooper and family; Mrs. L. Wallacs and Pearl, J. Ellacott Mr. and Mrs. Menard, Mr. and Mrs; C. EllacotL, Timmins. ived at Madoc Before the Grand Trunk Railway Went Through The late Mrs. Anson, who was highâ€" ] ly esteemed in Timmins, where sho. had lived for eighteen years, was born‘ in Madoc, and had reached the great age of 98 years at the time of‘ her death. She had many interesting memories in her long life. One of these was remembering Dr. Dafoe of Madâ€" oc. father of Dr. Allan Dafoe, who won world fame as doctor for the Dionne quintuplets. Mrs. Anson (Annie Wannamaker, as she was them) was a waitress in Moon‘s hotel ‘ at Madoc when Dr. Dafoe, Sr. was a young doctor there. In those days there was a gold rush and an iron rush north of Belleville, before the Grand rTunk Railway was built through that section of country. through that section of country. Mrs. Anson is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. Campbell Mrs.R. Broad and Mrs. J. Edgerton, and one son, Arthur, all of Timmins. In addiâ€" tion there are 17 grandchildren, »Al greatâ€"grandchildren, and one greatâ€" greatâ€"grandchild. A review of the past yEear s wWwoOrKk diili results and plans for the annual conâ€" vention to be held in Mountjoy United Church in Timimins, in the late spring, were dealt with. Members of the Cochrane Auxiliary served substantial tea refreshments before the visiting officers left to reâ€" turn by train to their respective homes. This executive session having been a successful and most helpful one in the interests of this district‘s work, Executive Meeting Presbyterian W.M.S. The executive of Cochrane Presbyâ€" terial W.MS. of the United Church held its midâ€"winter meeting < Priday, Jan. 26th. in Cochrane at the Manse, the home of Rev. and Mrs. Kell, Officers from the various towns who comprise the executiveat this Presbyâ€" terial attended. and were entertained to luncheon in homes of Cochrane Auxiliary members. . The business session opened with a worship Service conducted by Mrs. Wicks of Cochrane Auxiliary, the theme being "Faith and Courage". A review of the past year‘s work and results and plans for the annual conâ€" vention to be held in Mountjoy United heir first flight training. lest plane used by our Now they‘re wcrking on helping to build in the British Empire. The alr the the Russians Advancing in Germany at Rapid Rate to Threaten§fCapital in ‘Timmins, Ont.. C wmada EVERY THURSDAY To Show Blood Donor Clinic Pictures at Kiwanis Cluub Special guest at the Kiwanis Club on Monday will be Mr. J. M. Douglas president of Timmins Red Cross, who will display moving pictures in conâ€" nection with the Blood Donor Clinlcs of the Red Cross,. These pictures should. prove of much interest at the present time when the value of blood donor clinics is so apparent, Officers of Porcupine Squadron Send Thanks For Gifts from Porcupine own story, and will be read with inâ€" terest and pleasure by Advance readâ€" : â€" Mr. P. H. Murphy, Secretary, Porcupine Squadron Committee Watr Dcar Mr. Murphy:â€"As Adjutant of the Squadron, I have requested perâ€" mission from the Officer Commanding to acknowledge the receipt of the comâ€" forts received from your Committee, not only for the Christmas period, but throughout the paSt=twelve months. Services Fund, South Porcupine, Ontario I have had the honour to serve with this SCquadron practically since its inception, and I can assure you that the magnificient manner. in which you and your committee have lsoked after the welfare of the personnel of this Unit has been second to none. The pyjamas and sox which were distribuâ€" ted two days ago along with chocolatfi bars, razor blades and.cigarettes _made a very complete Christmas parcel, and I would like to state that the articles of clothing fill a long felt want due to the fact that it is impossible to obtain these items in this Country at the present time. I had the pleasure of arranging a large display of all the various gifts in front cf one of our aircraft and a great many phctographs were taken with many members of our ground crew staff in the picture. Unfortunâ€" ately at the time it was impossible to \Z A CA A V Ne h w i1@lygC â€" UiL) /JAAAÂ¥ in front cf one of our a great many phctographs were taken with many members of our ground crew staff in the picture. ately at the time it was impossible to have any photographs taken of the aircrew although we did manage to get one with the various leaders taken. These are in the process now of. develâ€" opment. by the Security Officer, There were cnly three members of the ground crew who originated from the Porcupine Area, but sets of pictures were also completed showing the Officâ€" er Commanding. distributing comforts to them. C 00 | 1 J aircraft and ' 2â€"4 per 20 for other purchases. _ wWhnen you consider the cost per week for a person smoking 30 or 40 a day, you Unfortunâ€" | Will readily appreciate the extra pocket money resulting from the present emâ€" anating from you, through Pâ€"Lt. Gerâ€" man, cur adjutant, to us, May I say "Many Thanks, Canada" to the Porcupine War Services Comâ€" ‘ mittee for your wonderful efforts on our behalf. I shall always â€" treasure happy memories of my Canadian Asâ€" scciations during these war â€"years, I remain, Sir, Yours very sincerely, "stephen N. Byrne." arious Gifts From Porcupine Squadron War Services Committee Fund on Display in Front of one of the Airâ€" craft. Gifts Much appreciated by Members of the Crews of the Squadron. Pictures to be Sent Here at Early Date. Porcupine Skating Club Members Won Honours in Dominion Championships Miss Olga Bernyk and Alex Fulton W in ships and Other Trophies. Miss Dor Ladies Singles Championship. _ P Club Members Rank High at Toronto. Timmins Boy Scouts to Collect Waste Fats on Saturday Seventh Troop Collected 145 Pounds Last Week 'I‘he Boy Scouts are collecting waste fats on Saturday morning of this week Feb. 3rd. It has been some time now since the last collection. Householcers are asked to coâ€"operate on Saturday as in the past. The Seventh Troop last week colâ€" lected 145 lbs. This was an encouragâ€" ing endeavour. Now the Fats Commitâ€" tee are looking forward to Saturday‘s collection by all the Troops. An estimate of the waste fats colâ€" lected by each Troop will be given in next week‘s issue of The Advance. No. 433 (RCAF.) Squadron Royal Canadian Air FPorce, Overseas. Alex Fulton Win Pairs Championâ€" shies. Miss Doreen Dutton Wins mvionship. _ Porcupine Skating t Despatches from Moscow say that Russia sees early defeat of Germany iThe Russians are now within forty miles of the capital of Germany and ~Berlin will soon be besieget. United States Pirst and Thir armies have smashed across the Ger man border at four new points. Gain are also reported First Army and for other British troops The Nazi are reported to be "purg ing" Germany of all who are urgin peace terms In closing may I once again express the deep appreciation which we all feel, not only for the various gifts which have been forwarded to us, but for the thoughtfulness and consideration put behind each shipment. Will you kindly convey to all the Porcupine area our best wishes for 1945. Mr. P. H, Murphy, Secretary, Porcupine War Services Fund Comâ€" mittee, South Porcupine, Ontario Dear Sir:â€"As an individual I wish to extend to you and your Committee my grateful thanks for your many and varied contributions of gifts and comforts to our Squadron. Although a member of the Royal Air Force I have been privileged to serve with the Porcupine Squadron. since its inception over a year ago. During this time myself and the very few other R.AF. lads here, have been treatâ€" ed on the same basis as the Canadians with regard to the allocation of your committee‘s wonderful _ contributions. Cigarettes especially. have been more than doubly welcome as we Britislh Forces are restricted to 20 per week at the reduced price of 1â€"6 and must pay 2â€"4 per 20 for other purchases. When you consider the cost per week for a sSarcear 31 or 40â€" a day, Single Copyâ€"Five Cc Schumacher â€" Jan 31st, Special The Advance. Congratulations to the Porcuyj Skating Club‘s éntrants in the D;« inion Championships held at the V sity Arena, Toronto. Miss Doreen Dutton, whose home | in Drumkeller, Alta., but who was representative of the Porcupine Skatin Club, won the Junior Ladies‘ Single: Olga Bernyk and Sgt. Alex Fultot RC.AF. won the Senior Pairs Chamyp ionship of Canada. They also won th Ice Tenâ€"Step Championship. Miss Doreen Dutton won Single Championship of ( the Howard Trophy. Olga Bernyk and the Senior Pairs Chan nada and the Minto C won the Ice Tenâ€"Step Cups. Two years ago Sgt. Fulton and Mss Margaret Keeley won the Junior Paizs Championship. Everyone is pleased at the honour these young skaters have achieved . e w n t l ds BBAAA AA AA LCA % . PP N P 4 The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine Established 1912 P P PAAA P AP LA t e P : P m Sincerely youtrs, "J. E. German‘. Flight Lisutentant. Januaury 21st, 1945 Jan 31st. Special for the French the Canadian ani\ o Cups. Friday en and the * 34 1 the L Canada riday they the VictoI Third A ( A1 16