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Porcupine Advance, 8 May 1947, 1, p. 1

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Several new members were and following rehearsal a brief period was enjoved. The Little Theatse Group met last evening and after a brief business perâ€" lod held rehearsal for their forthcomâ€" ing play entitled "Double Doors". Theatre Group Hold Rehearsal Puneral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Cansadi Legion Hall for Fred Snell, 53â€"vearâ€" miner who passed. away in hospi here Sunday. Rev.â€" A R. Chidwick officia the service and burial was in mins Cemetery. FPuneral arrangements were di by Walketr‘s Funeral Home. Miner is lodged in the local cells while police investigation inve agte a report that he has left a st of bgld cheques "between here Englehart". Funeral Services For Late Fred Sneil Held Monday Miner is said to have issued the cab drivers cheques for $10 and $9. He had no account at the bank to which they woere directed. Archie Miner, former Timmins res ident who gives Ramore as his presen address was arrested Monday after noon,. on charges of false pretences following complaints laid by two Tim mins taxt drivers. Dr. McDonald, Connaught, Dr. Paul _ Clermont, Dr. James sarry, Dr. James McClinton, Dr. F. Duggan, Dr. H J.. | Minthorn, Dr. M. Korman, Dr. C. E. | Taylor,.Dr. J. E.. Lewis, Dr._G..C. Armâ€". itage, Dr. M. B. Hill, Dr. O. Stahl, R. P. Smith, Dr. J.â€"R. Giardine Dr: K. | C. King, Dr. 8. J. Jessel all of Timâ€" mins, Dr. Donald Rankia, Dr. D. Jonnâ€" ston of South Porcupine, Dr. P. Bernâ€" stein, Cochrane and C. G. Cameron. Toronto medical aid officer of the Board, M. R. Campbell, head of the Board‘s rehabiliation branch and physical therapy division, Toronto. | Archie Miner Held On Fraud Charges By Local Police mie Prank Bovin, winner of the bowl at the recent music festiv wirimer of the Princess Alice Trophy, was guest tenor of the 112. Porcupine; Dr. G. S. MacKechnie and Pr.M. JA Kelly, Timmins, Dr. J. H. Stiles, Schumacher, Dr. W. S. Paul, South Porcupine; Dr. S. Legate, Iroâ€" (quois Falls. Chairman of the meeting was Dr. W. Atkinson, South Porcupine and among those present were: Dr. Galâ€" braith, Dr. Graham B. Lane. medical officer of health, Timmins, Dr. Teskey, Dr. Stcele chief medical officers of the Board, Toronto, Dr. McLaren, South Porcupine, Dr. E. A. McKittrick, South case on $70,000. Chairm with on their full } Dr. M Board, i1 types of Ination | physioth rchabilitation _ | therapy division Board was esta where men cou tlon for 24 hour: Dr. J. D. Galbraith, viceâ€"chairman Of the Board in a brief address told those present‘ "The position of the Ontario ~workingman in respect to compensation benefits is the envy of all labor unions cn this continent". He also stated that the injured workâ€" men in Ontario get better care, betteor medical ‘provision ax greater comâ€" pensation than anywhere else in the world. He said the policy of the Bceard was to provide the best care the proâ€" vince corld afford. Dr. M. Steele, chief officer of the Board, in his address described several types of fractures, methods of exaimâ€" Ination and pointed out the for physiotherapy and mental traininge. Doctors from all over this area of Northern Ontario attended the gatherâ€" Ing of the Ontario Workmen‘s Comâ€" pensation Board held at St. Mary‘s Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Compensation Board Symposium Attended By Many Local Doctors Vol. : XX XII | n m BPAAA NA DA LA D Aâ€"AIP â€"A A * ‘. Gr. Cameron h the Board. s hundreds acc ir office every medical atte: Ontario and 1 e _ e@every day. cal attention s o and pointed record had cCc ampbell y and mental tr; pbell, head of th . _branch _ and ion, poixnted out ‘stablishing a n could be under ‘uon, medic 1, stated t] accounts COost sta that « pass arted out :: the over phy that 0b throu "ed t in ‘1f hnat o al and .5 Club oft ocial 1 1911 t Boart ind 31Ca. the ntre TVaâ€" 11 11 d Pm est Rangers Take Special Course » In First Aid â€"Ahnree Dudes , Barnett, H. A. Perron and F. C. Vicevic). dressed in hillâ€"billy beards and costumes, and their peppy leader, Henry Kelneck, in oldâ€"style court jester garb, played and sang hillâ€"billy songs and other popular music. There may have been ‘"Three Dudes", but if there were any "Dud", it was the liveliest one imaginable and caused explosions of laughter and applause. A special hit SLOvYVEeé as . The «sac ministered Rev. Gilm church. A minister, who retired in 1944, after serving the people and the church for 52 years in the active ministry of the Presbyterian and United Churches throughout the Dominion ocupied the pulpit at the morning services on Sunâ€" day at Mountjoy United Church. Rev. S. P. Rondeau, who, with Mrs. Rondeau, is visiting their son and daughterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Rondeau, James street, preached on Special Visitors Guests At Kiwanis Luncheon Members of the association ma:n~â€" agement comimmittee will meet in Torâ€" onto on May 14, the day prior to the annual meeting. Voting on the new leader will take place May 16. Guest speaker at the convention dinner will be Hon. Lionel Chevrier, K.C., M.P, minister of transport. Retired Pastor Guest Preacher_ At Mountjoy United Kiwani Considerable interest has already been displayed regarding the choice of a new leader. To date, Farquhar yer, for. Greyâ€" South, is "the only candidate to announce publicly that he will stand for election. Mr. Oliver has been leader of the Liberal Opposition in the ~Ontario Legislature since his appointment in 1945. The Liberal Association convention, which will feature the election of a provincial party leader and the enâ€" drosation of a new party platférm will be the first fullâ€"fledged one to be held since 1943. the more to attend tion in /‘ Worshtp noon. ‘The which ( $ Â¥ 1 )i P L 1*] ra # $ . 11 A 4 " 1 A AI ’!’l ¢A 1 1 :)(‘l‘.\ O1 e district and lasted for ent oifficials throughout Onâ€" iken the course ninister and division chief nto Headquarters )] i the course have* visâ€" districts at Sault Ete. rth Bay, Parry Sound, Kapâ€" Sudbury and the forest ranâ€" % ol at Dorset., On| Local Liberals To Attend Convention Taoarontn Mayv 14 a Emile Brunette and Gregory of Timmins will be amone â€"â€" than 900 delegates expected the Ontario Liberal Asssciaâ€" ) +1 IR Hic Chief Ran a nd derw 111 Monda Dudt 5 POWELr. rcrement E. 5. 1¢ 1C R stry dist rth Bay, Sudbury "at Do Emile Brunette and Gregory of Timimins will be among than 900 delegates expected the Ontario Liberal Asssciaâ€" ‘oronto May 15 and 16 His said on Wednesday afterâ€" of Timimin: than 900 d the Ontario oronto May O Three Dudes and addition to the visiting H. J. Kelueck and his Hillâ€"Billies), there were ecial visitors, who were larly enthusiastic welâ€" included: Tim McCa:an, ‘ia, B.C., Kiwanis, now ie Kresge store in Vicâ€" i 1916 to 1925 a resident ‘here he was for several * Burke stafft;â€" F. W. )f Columbus, Ohio, who ble part in the developâ€" Porcupine gold mixing ho is always welcomed iwanis meetings on his ol. F. S. Allen, Tironto; Miller, Columbus, Ohio. nt of baptism was adâ€" eight children by the Ssmith, minister of the r Q. K. Welsh, Timber Robinson and Deputy P. Mullen, three officâ€" Department of Lands Timmins, recently u:aâ€" ‘se in first aid and job Cochrane. EVERY THURSDAY icials throug the course er and divisi {eadquarters the course | tricts at S ittended by from all s and a Dud," th their inâ€" music. The Dy rangers ill parts of _ dasted for Canada |__Os Carter, president of the Kinsmen Club making the presentation. Henceâ€" forth this Rose Bowl will be presented each year to the performer whom the ‘adjudicator considers has given the best performance in the festival. Tais adjudicator was Harvey Robb, |director of the London Conservatory of Music and head of the music deâ€" ‘partment of the University of Western \ Ontario at London. Mr. Boivin was also winner of the senâ€" lor yvccal award in the final. eliminâ€" ations. Visitors for the day were introduced by Kiwanian F. A. Woodbury. Presiâ€" dent O. R. Kenmuie also extended speâ€" cilal welcome to the several visitors Community singing was led by Kiâ€" wanian Nick Basciano, with Secretary wW. H. Wilson at the piano. On reâ€" quest, or demand, the» prizeâ€"winning table for the day presented a baritone (wheelâ€"barrow tone) quartette. President O. R. Kennie complimentâ€" ed Committee Chairman F. A. Woodâ€" bury on the attendance report, which showed a recent increase of twenty per cent. in attendance. w Tage revbort of the Air Cadet comâ€" mittee was also received and read, and found very satisfactory. Chairman G. N. Ross of the cireus committee reported progress in the preparatory work for the Garden Bros. cireus, coming to the McIntyre Arena on June 16th, 17th and 18th, under the @uspices of the Timmins Kiwanis. Last year the public found Gardon Bros. circus a special treat, and this year it promises to be bigger and betâ€" ter than ever. Central School‘s junior elementary chorus led off and was awarded the Timmins Kiwanis Club‘s trophy, préâ€" entation was by Mr. Frank Bailey. Ian Purdie, junior piano winner folâ€" lowed with a selection and was preâ€" Fred Wolno, president of the fesâ€" tival committee and chairman of tae closing psrformance opened the proâ€" gram with a brief address. Pollowing, a rural school choir from Hoyle rendered several selections which includede the "Lord‘s Prayer." The presentation of awards and perâ€" formances by the winners came next. Other trophy winners were Ian Purdic, Doris Kurkoski, Dawn Stevons, Robert Gordon, Howard West, Central Public Schcol junior elementary chorus and Mon‘ta Public School .SCIllOl ecleâ€" mentary chorus. x Frank Boivin, talented tenor was awarded the Timmins Kinsmen Club‘s Rose Bowl for being the outstanding individual "‘performer ~of ~the sevent. Annual Porcupine PFestival of Music which endeéed at the Empire during the weekend. Frank Boivin Winner Of Highly Coveted Trophy orcr Victor Armand, of V Winnipesg, film execut the 15 passengers abo day were introduced A. Woodbury. Presiâ€" e also extended speâ€" 15 MISSING ABOARD LOST T.C.A. PLANE IN B.C. ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 8th, 1947 )t Vancouver gnd cutive, is one of aboard the missâ€" A reel taken of Barbara Amnn Scott. world‘s champion figure skator and color films of scenes in. Western Canâ€" !ada were shown at Suncday night‘s meeting of the Timmins Cabogi Club by Dr. M. J. Kelly. Dr, Kelly, one of Timmins leadinz ‘amateur photographers, cupplied an interesting commentary to the (picâ€" tures taken out on the West Coast. Prizes for solos were awarded Fanny Colavincenzo, Lorraine Craiz and Marâ€" garet Ann Murray, Billy Wallace, Bob Dewar and Dcnald Armitage Before the Rose Bowl was presentâ€" ed to Mr. Boivin, a male trio from the cast of the Radio Francais entertained the audience with a number of Frenchâ€" Canadian songs. The performers were dress¢d in the colorful garb of "couri¢rs des bois" reminiscent of tae days of old Quebec. Other prize winners included Hugh Beacock, John Hamilton and Nan Hugâ€" gins, Scuth Porcupine in the piano solo ‘for seven years and under. Owing to lthe high standard of the participants |\ in the test piece "Now is the Month oft Maying"‘ with Birch street Public School, Mattagami Public School and Central Public School caildren as comâ€" petitors another selecfion was decidâ€" ed upon with Central School taking the honors. During the business meeting, memâ€" bers, diseussed a resolution to levy fines for breeches of proper procedure during meetings when speakers do not address the chairman. The move was shelved until a further meecng owirg to the strongly voiced objections of several members. President Pat Larmer presided. Dewar and Dcnald Armitage. Ian Purdie, Jane Freidman and Huâ€" gucite Robillard were declared winâ€" ners in the piano solo in the 10 years and under group while in the boy‘s solo class for 14 vears and under winners included Lorne Thompson, Douglass Johnston and Donald Tanney. Piano solos for 11 years and under included trophy winners Jennie Colesn Cabogt Members See Interesting Film Howard West was winner of the brass instrument award donated by L. Halâ€" perin. Mr. Wolno also made this presâ€" entation in the absence of tae donor. Robert Gordon, winner of the violin award was presented with the Timâ€" mins Lions Club trophy, Wendell Brewâ€" er making the presentation. Mrs. Franâ€" cis Wocdbury presented the Princess Alice Club trophy to Frank Boivin, winner of the senior vocal sented with the Porcupine Registered Music.Teacaers award by Mrs. R. A Vary, president of the Association. Maneta‘s senor elementary chorus was presented with the South Poreâ€" ubine Kiwanis Club trophy by Dr. E. Somerville senicr piano winner Dawn Stevens received her trophy for her wizardy at the kevboard from Fred Wolno in the abszsnce of the donor, Mrs. W. J. Doris ~»Kurkoskiâ€"was â€"vocal~ winner> of the. Porcupine Lions Club Trophy preâ€" sented by president, Bob Adamson. aAaI the Mmi Contit piivte Mobance 2. C.A 119. imne, hc presided 1Ve aboard ~ _ those Mimico, Ont. port at 7,000 words from t T.C.A Mimi T wo Cabinet Ministers Pay Brief Visit Here Arrangements were also made for transportation to the district commitâ€" tee meeting and nomination of the District Deputy Master to be held at Mons Lodge, Matheson on May 13. It was announced that Mons Lodge It was announced that Mons Lodge members are planning a joint social for«the: members of the Oddfellows‘ and ~Rebekah Lodges of the district and their friends. At this meeting plans were completâ€" ed to hold a social evening and dance on May 10 at the hall. At the regular meeting of the Timâ€" mins Lodge No. 459 Independent Order oftâ€" Oddfellows‘ heid in the hall on a ~veteran member, Mr. George Saytch of Toronto was cordially greeted. Mr. Saytch, a prominent former resident of the Porcupine was on a visit here and was guest speaker of the eveninge. George Saytch Of Toronto Speaker At 1.0.0.F. Meeting Captain and ‘BEAVER WINS CANE: A Centuryâ€"old tradition was cane was presenled to Capl. J. Bisset smith, O.B.E . passenger liner Beaverburn, for being the first to bring Capt. smith, a veteran of both world wars, docked his one of the closest races of several years. Above, he is ager, while William Manson, system viceâ€"president of e plane i1 1 f the lost . â€" Pike, of er the airâ€" re ligious heads The lengthy list include member the local unions, fraternal organ tions, professional associations and lal railway coach along with Col.: C E. Reynolds and other officials of the Ontario Northland Railway. They were making a tour to study "the problems of the railway‘". During ~their tour, Mr. Micheue: and Mr. Welsh had made stops at North Bay and Temagami and wore Each member of the prepared a list of names to co with the suggestoin that they a the advisory board. set up an advisory council, comp of key members of local clubs, of izations and churches. mittee Writing first year exams are Fisher and Don Moore. Second papers are being written by Andrc lette, Vic Savino and F, A.. Robin Life â€"Underwriters‘ examin: started Tuesday and will contint to and including tomorrow. S presiding officer for the exams is ert Mennie. Advisory Council To Be Set Up By Owing to the fact that a numl} members are writing examination week, the Timmins Life Underw Association has cancelled its r monthly meeting which was held today. The meeting will be the following Thursdavy, Mav 15 Underwriters Try Examinations The will be divided into tricts for the collection drive, wit number of volunteers and a t assigned to pick up contributions each district. The collectors will members of service clubs and o well known organizations voluntee to assist the committee. The local drive will be only a ¢ day affair as far as the collection concerned, said the Mayor. Objective of the campaign in C ario is at least one article of clot] from each familv. Mayor J. Emile the fact Wednesday houseâ€"toâ€"house car homes will be mad« ca:mvass will be in homes will be made on Monday carmvass will be in conjunction a provinceâ€"wide Food and Cl for Britain drive. The official drive will be con by the local committee undei chairmanship of Frank Bailey, volunteer _ canvassersâ€" making rounds. Provost of Trinity College Opens 14th synod Of The Diocese Of Moosonee One Day Canvass To Be Conducted Throughout District Timmins Community Activitic have â€" made EVERY THURSDAY Emile â€" tour to raillway‘". . tour. Mr. Mich had made stop Temagami and study day afternoon that canvass of Timmil i1NnGemen sia ship imnlto Canada‘s greatest port this year. scant hour ahead of his nearest rival, climaxing ewving the ceane from A. G. Murphy, port manâ€" Canada Nn lie Hort of Montreal the Canadian Pacific . _ship into Canada‘s gre int hour ahead of his ne §b m thin 1C¢Ct hn of ced 11 Representatives from Kapuskasing Val Rita, Ansonville, Kirkland Lake Timmins and other Northern Ontaric centres gathered here Sunday for a regional meeting of L‘Union Caisse Populaire of, Timmins and District More than 30 delegates attended the meeting at which the byâ€"laws of the organization were drawn up and discussed. The meeting opened at 10.30 a.m. in the Municipal Building and continâ€" ued uniil Sunday evening. Percy Boyce Speaks At Y‘s Men Meeting rYAgional Populairt Limited. Northern Officials Of Caisse Popularre Attend Parley Here Porcupine read prayet Renison pronounzed t Business sessions hav gress at McIntyre ‘Con ing and yesterday mor! op delivered his charge evy was guest speaker luncheon held vesterda VCO â€"~ACLUrEC. LQVC tude based on h Christian Church ture a toward SQL led unic umphs i a small â€" mon at thew‘s C Synod _ told in i be 3 Goquos 91 Jrid IP nsibilit éety The owth 111 e speaker 1\ Brillinger m â€"Dunlop Single Copyâ€"Five Cents Montreal when a goldâ€"headed Pacific Steamships cargoâ€" s in thi ill and it WA ind [he congregatll sue to be fac which can be mless the Chr College, Toronto, | . the service held i Church which open of the Diocese of Ie to ask i1 anyth n‘s achievements". was made they the imponderable ture. Over agains s sessions have ncen In proâ€" McInutyre ‘Community Buildâ€" vyesterday morning the Bishâ€" red his charge. Provost Seel: zruest speaker. at tune Synotd 10ns8, Major Palls. ma to the ; yost of Tri: humanism â€" ichievement â€"oin the pf where Rev. rvice held in St., Matâ€" which opened the 14th Diocese of Moosonce egation that "there is â€" {faced in our generaâ€" n be sharply defined, Christian Church triâ€" issue it will becoms significant forece in soâ€" art ce of e ~they up derable fact of huâ€" againsi the attiâ€" manism stands the and the Christian s with human na=â€" 11 sVnod was a very ‘here decisions ure guidance of the here delegates seek inspiration of the ir deliberations. He new and vast cras the history of the iwn of moral resâ€" i through the Reâ€" resent day. welcomed by HMis J. Renison, Bishop ermon, . Synod w to come." 1iity spoke of the as this issue and ts of man ‘"has inything lies beâ€" nmnts". Svery timeo iites to the 1 McC lhn OoI â€" Nakina, Qjibway Inâ€" econd lesson [cCallum, ~of n Pord,. of ure works io0ted Proâ€" Provost n his Y S1IO1l )i Ssouth Bishop ediction. of f the ittl by Sy- im1mito

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