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MAY FORCE UNION HERE Survey Of Area Mooted Steps should be taken in the im ~â€" mediate future to make a survey of the Porcupine area to detorm ne the advantages which would be gained by amalgamation of the entire district, Councillior James P. Bartieman told the Advance this week. Vol. XXXII No. 48 "On the surface it seems apparent. that considerable benefits would be. gained by operating Timmins, T dale, ‘Whitney and Mountjov as one large municipzlity," Mr. Bartleman said. "For one thing the current squabble as to who is going to get the most out of mining tax would be eliminated. But more important. . it appears that great savings could be made in operating municipal governâ€" ment if the area were amalgamated." He said that Timmins council should ask that a cavable man be appointed to make a survey of the situation and an exact report on the advantages, or disadvantages, be given. He suggested that as a further measure, all four municipalities might approve of the appointment of such a man in a nonâ€" political. factâ€"finding role. Mr. Bartleman‘s suggestion _ was backed by Councillor Bill Roberts. "From my information, it appears that we may have amalgamation forced on us whether we like it or not, and perhaps in the very near future," h2 declared. stt w P l ue Ese map t t s : s MCM : P PA t ‘ Mr. Roberts said that his sources of information were confidential at préâ€" sent, but it is presumed that he was referring to possible action by the proâ€" vincial government, which is said to be considering such a plan for this district. If the province wishes to amalgate the Porecunine, it has the power to do so under the Municipal Act and there is nothing any of the municipaliâ€" ties cof the district can do about it. However. the province usually . does not act without the consent â€" the parties imvolved. It is said that the province feels that local taxation levies would be reâ€" éluced by union of the district and that the problem of distributing the @‘strict‘s share in mine tax would be solved. The proceedure of actual amalgaâ€" mation is a simple By passing a bylaw requesting it, any one of the four municipalities in this district can bring the matter to an issue. The Onâ€" taro Municipal Board â€" immediately places the matter under consideration. and renders a decision. f The matter could also be precipitated by the action of as few as 25 propertyâ€" owners in any cue of the municipaliâ€" ties. If 25 such persons formed _ a potition requesting council to pass a bylaw inviting the porvince to conâ€" sider the matter, council would be compelled to pass the bylaw. Lapierre vs Alerie In Black River Area A keenlyâ€"fought election is looked for this year in Black River township area as Andre Lapierre contests the reeveship with the present incumbent, ko Alariec, and eight nominees battle #or seats on council. a township â€" would . be best, for seems apparent that the status of a town, a township would be best, for with townships the Ontario governâ€" ment pays for 50 percent of road conâ€" struction and maintenanceé. If such an area were incorporate this district, it could take on the st Nominations were helid MOonday aid clections will take place December 8. Those nominated for councit are: A. Brightwell, . Shilington; Donat Brouillette, Val Gagne; Alphonse Castonguay, Val Gagne; J. EBugene Daviau, Val Gagne; James H. Elliott, Less Importing Expected Here, Customs Man States HMoityre; Oscar BRyron â€" Longstr¢éeL, Matheson: â€" Tony Rose, Holtyre; AntoneTurgeon,Hoiltyre CGross revenue collected in customs and excise at Timmins was $5,500 more this November than in 1946, but a decrease in revenue aund number of entries was noted in comparison to October of this year, W. H. Ramsay, subâ€"collector of customs and excise, said this week. Number of entries decreased by 34 / and revenue fell off some $16,000. "It is too early to anticipate the eifect of recent restrictions and quotas j inpaseal oy th¢ government.‘ Mr. Ramâ€" say said, "However. it is expected it will result in importing in 'T‘im-l 2 Sections 12 Pages held Mond cV ed in A UuUsSs and MineUnion Begins W eekly Paper "Frankly, we feel that the regular newspapars in our communities have not seen fit as yet to deal with news of our union in a fair and unbaised manner. â€" and we are going to do Aproberts Alleged To Have Clubbed Man With Cordwood Denis was laid. It is alleged that Aproberts was clubbing Napolean St. Jean with a piece of cordwood when Mrs. Denis and a second woman, Mrs, Helen Lee, attempted to intervene. The man is said to have turned on the two women prior to the stabbing. Mrs. Denis is out on property bail of $2,000. St. Jean and _ M Lee, held as material witnesses, a Z. Lacroix, a miner at Hollinger was very seriously hurt yesterday while working on the 1400 feet level. Mr. Lacroix was struck on the back by a piece of falling rock. He was rushed to St. Mary‘s hospital where an oOperaâ€" tion was performed. His condition was reported to be mIX BELOW After an exceptionally mild Fall, Winter arrived at last in the Porcupine this morning. Temperatures during last night took a nosedive and at 7 am. today thermometers read 6 deâ€" grees below zero. In a normal year in similur temperatures are ip November,. verythingy we can to supply the peo fair" today Mrs. Isabel Denis, a darkâ€"haired handsome woman wearing a green coat with ocelot fur cuffs, was reâ€" manded for one week when she appeared before Magistrate Atâ€" kinson on a charge of knifing R.â€" chard Aproberts, former paraâ€" trooper, in a drinking brawl last week, Aproberts, the wounded man, who is recovering rapidly in St. Mary‘s Hospital, is also charged. In fact a charge was made agains! him of assault with intent to rob before the charge against Myrs Denis was laid. on bail of $200 Pictured above are some of the exhibits which ap peared in Mautijasz, local gyocer, faced police charges of having an ilMegal bout the premises occupied by the accused,. At left are a num!t PDome minc, declared showed traces of gold. In centre is a 8 wceales are a pailr of tongs which also had showings of gold. Bel right foreground is a claw hammer which showed tra ces of gol fire brick taken from a Quebec heater in Matijasz‘ cel lar. _ This package of the assortment are the five large beside Although resembling gold in appearance, tests showed these b ramnk, namely brass. MatijasZ claimed that these art‘icles werd pant when he bought the property six years ago. Ma gistrate / til1 next week, in order to permit the mag?straté to review t Matijasz is charged. in Timmin«, Ont,., Cansda EVERY THURSDAY this . district exverienced Mtrs ire No Petition Needed For Cocktail V ote The town council of Timmins is deâ€" finitely allowed to call a vote on cockâ€" tail bars without the necessity Oof. a petition of 25 percent of the voters being presented to council, The Adâ€" vance learned this week.. In a headiine story in The Advance recently, council‘s position was outâ€" lined in event of applications for liquor licences by hotelmen. However, councilhas been dubius about the proâ€" ceedure, due to the fact that no local option law was ever in fore here. Last week council applied to the Liquor Control Board for a ruling on.the matâ€" ter. Yesterday in a letter from Col. C. E. Woodrow, solicitor for the LCB, council was assured that no petition would be required to be taken and that a vote could be called merely by passing a municipal bylaw authorizing the same. xhibits which appeared in Timm‘ns police court this week when Peter arges of having an ilHlegal refinery. ‘The articles were found in or aâ€" cused. At left are a number of ecrucibles which Fred Mason, assayer at of gold. In centre is a smal} scales with Troy weights. Behind the had showings of gold. Behind the tongs are two mortars. In the vhich showed traces of gold. Between the two hammers is a piece of r in Matijasz‘ cellar. This also showed traces of gold. However, prize ve darge "button «* beside the bottle of metallic paint at right centre. ance, tests showe d these buttons to consist of a metal of much humbljer d that these articles were left in or about his house by a former occuâ€" x years ago. Ma gistrate Atkinson‘s verdict on the case was deferred To mag?straté io review the section of the Mining Act under which Advance Photo. Already two hotels in Timmins have applied to council for cocktail bars. It is expected that more will follow if council alls for a vote of the people on the subjet. However, conjecture at the town hall says that the present council will say "Hands off" to the matter when elecâ€" tion is so near. It is expected that the new 1948 council wil make the delson whether.a vote will be calleq. TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th 1947 cles ‘imn future editions ‘of ‘the paper,. Kennedy â€" sa‘id. The first of these, dealing with hcusing, will appear this week. ‘Another, a reprint of a lecture by: a noted English scientist dealing with the need for extension of comâ€" pensation laws, will be publlshed next week. Peace and Quiet Returns to Parley \Of Mine Union In addition to articles written by members of the union staff, the paper will carry news of the individual mines where its members are employed, and two ecclumns of news in French. Circulation of the new .paper is alâ€" ready at the 10,000 (mark, the union spokesman said. A houseâ€"toâ€"house distribution system, like that planned for Porcupine, Timmins mand Schumaâ€" cher. is already in effeet at Kirkland Lake. The same kind of distribution is soon going into effect in the Queâ€" bee communities of Val D‘Or and Maâ€" lartic. where the union also has many members. Town Coâ€"op Leaders At Toronto Parley i Messrs. Haapenen, Liatinen â€" an | Larmer are schedulea toâ€" return L \ Pimmins Suturday morning. Delegates to the annual convention of United Farmer Coâ€"Operatives and Affiliates included C. M. Haapenen, manager. consumers Coâ€"Operative Soâ€" ciety Limited, Timmins, Leo Liatinen and P. Larmer. During intervals of cominittee meetâ€" ings Mr. Haapenen kept busy adviging smaller groups as how best to solve problems related to the coâ€"operative movent brouglit about by present day trends. Timmirs Branch is regarded as a leader in the Coâ€"Operative Movement anda those in attendance closely watchâ€" ed progressive policies being subâ€" mitted by Haapenen and â€" assistants and aimed at benefitting tpe buying coasuner. Peace and quiet returned to Local 241 at the regular union meeting Sunday, The Advance has learned. At the meeting of the previous week stormy scenes had occurred as an allâ€"out battle beâ€" tween radical elements and rightâ€" wingers took place. Communists are said to have turned out in force on Sunday. wh‘le noâ€"Communists failed to atâ€" tend ‘in any numbers. The result was that union buwsiness was conâ€" ducted without particular incident. No Need Ot Garage T wo Say Although a majority of â€" Timmins council are in favor of the erection of a new town garage in 1948 and for this reason the question of approving an outlay of $75,000 for the purpose w.ll be placed before voters on election day. two members of council are dead against the project. "There are ather things whih should come first, Councillor Leo DelVillano told the Advance. "The building has been found suitable during the war and it will be sufficient for another two or three years. What the town needs first is a community centre of some sort where children may engage in sports. A filtration plant for the town‘s water also comes ahead of a new garage, in my opinion." Councillor Hector Chateauvert also disapproved of going ahead with a new garage at this time. Palooka, Superman Appear Next Week "This is much more important than the garage, although I must admit that the garage is not the. best in the world. However.‘it will l@st for a few years yeb." : He said that he did not believe that a suitable building .could be ergcted with the amount of maney asked in the plebiscite. which is . $75,000. . "The town needs a hockey and skatâ€" ing rink for its chilrden,‘ he declared. "If you ask me, it would be more like $175.000 which would. be required. To get all the town‘s equipment under one roof nould require a buildmu which would cost a lot more than $75,000 at todays‘ building costs. If the projJect is aproved by. tmns voters I am afra‘d the town is going to wind up with about half the money it reâ€" quires." However, in the eves of Counc‘illors Bill Roberts and J. P. Bartleman, the new garage is a priority project. "The place is a wornâ€"out fire trap." Mr. Roberts said. "The town cannot afford the loss of whatever equipment might be in the garage ifâ€"a fire ocâ€" curred." He discounted the threat of fire to the town‘s equipment. "At the present time the equipment is scattered in the town vards. There is no likelihood of everything going up at once if a blaze occurrs." y £A A £4 lmy 3 Jerry Larmer Makes SDPOt _ retired U. of T. Hockey Squad | Les We‘ve got good news for our readers this week, particularly our readers in the younger age groups! For, in line with The Advanee‘s pol‘ey of providing the best posâ€" sible paper for its readers, two weekly comic strips will appear in the paper commencing next Thursâ€" day. Both are welilâ€"known strips of high reader Palooka and Ssuperman. We hope you like them. Crippoled Youngsters Ignore Ailments Provide Happy Scene Mr. Bartleman said that the garage was in "disgraceful eondit‘on." He too, felt that the threat of fire awrranted the expenditure for a new building. There wasn‘t a howl or a tear in the house as some thirtyâ€"odd â€" crippled children attended the clinic this week sponsored by Ti m mins.. wanis. On the other hand, the corâ€" ridors in the basement of the muniâ€" c:~~! hnilding rang with happy shouts and laughter as mothers ushered in the tots. Which goes to show that while theére are a lot Oof grumblers in th‘s world with fancied grienvances, these handiâ€" capped yvoungsters are not among them. The clinic was staffed by Doctors W. T. Musgrove and A. W. Farmer, orthoâ€" paeic surgeons, Dr. W. A. Hawke. nmneutrologist, Miss Greta M.; Ross, RN. and case secretary Mrs. Mary Wallace. Children from the entire North atâ€" tended the clinic, including spots â€"as far away as Hearst. Reports on the children will be forwarded to . local physicians attending them U. T..is scheduled to open the Collegiate 1947â€"48 schedule against qQueen‘s tomorrow, in Toronto ard Larmer i4 expected to play ief! .’.'fll.l Jeriy Larmer, sou of Mr. and Mrs. P,. ‘Pat Laymer, was nmnamed this week to a regular position on the University of Toronte Senior Hockey Team. Bonhomme, Terry Likely Candidates Publisbhed in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY Rev. R. J. Brackstone Presented With Purse, Honored at Gathering Man Seeks Christmas Gift, Runs With it Perhaps it was the effect of the animated Santa Claus in the window of a local department store which was the cause of it, but one man in Timâ€" mins. decided.today that he was going to make himself a Ohristmas present of a mackinaw in the same store. He entered the store, strolled about and came to a stop in the men‘s wear department, After regarding a colorful mackinaw for several moments with covetous eves, he suddenly grabbed the garment from a rack. He dashed through the store with the article over his arm as surprised shoppers stared in amazement. However. he passed the rear of the show window in which Santa Claus is on display, and Reuben Peterson. display manager, saw him whizz by. Flourishing a nair of scissors, Mr. Peterson dashed in pursuit. The man fled from the store followed by the shouts from his pursuer. He dropped the coat on the street and disappeared in a crowd of Third avenue shoppers. trace the attempted thief A brisk election is promised in Tisâ€" | dale township this year when eight | residents, four frem South Porcupine | And four from Schumacher, vie for | the four seats on the township counâ€" cil. No vote for reeve will take place.| Victor Evans having been returned | by acclamaticn for the eighth time in ten terms. % ‘ Three of the four members | present council will seek reâ€"el Th fourth member of council. â€" H Harper. has left Tisdale for H. Harper. has lef dence at Moosenee In recent years South Pcorecupine has had topâ€"heavy representation on counc‘l over its> sister munijeipality, Schumacher. However, early election indications show that this year equal representation may be obtained. Men from Schumacher seeking elâ€" ection are Gouncillor Joseph G. Malâ€" kin. mining engineer; William Patâ€" rick Shields, mill man: Rene Proufx. locomotive operatr; and W. H. Mansâ€" field, mechanic. Those from South Porcupine. nomâ€" inated are Councillor George F. Helâ€" mer. farmer; Councillor W. G. Smith, store manager: Joseph A. Raybould, garage owner: and William, Fairhurst retired businessman. » i# More than 180 parishoners of First Baptist church honored Rev. R. E. J. Brackstone, former pastor who retired recently, at the home of John Archer, 82 Maple street 5. on Tuesday evening. seats on councii, Rene Proulx and Josâ€" eph Raybould were both defeated at the polls, but it is expected that both men will provide keener competition this year. They comprise a definite threat to couuncillors who have obâ€" W eLeuiun dunug past years by t Mr. Brackstone‘s work while in Timmins received much praise from speakers at the gathering. A presentation of $200 was made to the minister. Mr. Brackstone will preach this Sunday at Hyde Park Baptist Church, Toronto. So far, bolice have been ungble . Y. year. when six residents sough of the lection. PDr.B: pes Tisâ€" 1 bould was in second place in the polâ€" ight | ling at South Porcupine, only to lose pine |cut in the Schumacher vote, Better for | known this year by Schumacherites, unâ€" | he is a likely representative when lace. | votes are finally tabulated. rned | _ Another serious threat to, present time ‘ councillors is William Fairhurst, who was a membter of council for several the j vears in the past. Mr. Fairhurst did tion. | not run last year, but he has decided . B:|to toss his hat once more into the According to statements today by J. Vincent Bonhomme and Ellien Terry, it appears that a threeâ€"way race for mayor will occur on election day Deâ€" cember 19. Councillor Bill Roberts has already indicated he will run. While neither Mr. Benhomme nor Miss Terry flatly declared that they would contest the mayoral seat, both refused to say that they ddi not inâ€" tend to run. "I am not through w.th politics," Mr. Bonhomme told the Advance, "Wait and see what happens on ncmâ€" ination day. I have been urged in many auarters to run for mayor." Mr . Bonhomme‘s andidatey is strengthened by recent developments in the dispute concerning the town‘s water between HolJlinger and the town.. Mr. Bonhomme is the ccunâ€" clllor who initiated the original inâ€" vestigation andhis claims that Timâ€" mins is the true owner of the local waterworks system have been re+inâ€" forced <by the legal stand taken by the town soliciters. Miss Terry, who was defeated by Mayor Emile Brunette in the elections of a year ago, told the Advance that a change in policy and council perâ€" somnnel was "definitely needed." A change in government of _ the town was badly needed when I ran last year.. That was the reason I ran at that time. AnAd this year the sitâ€" uation is worse. There is a general houseâ€"cleaning required at the town hall and I believe I am well qualified to do it." Councillor William Roberts, always a@ leader in the polls in the race. for council, was first elected ten years ago. HMe ran for mayor against Emile Brunette in 1942 and made a creditâ€" able showing. During recent years he nas acted as deputy mayor. He worâ€" ked as a miner for 25 years nad is a veteran of the First Great War. .. vid He said that in view of prevailing conditions, a close watch must be kept on the public purse. "Our first <bligation to the taxâ€" payers is to attempt to reduce taxes in 1948,." he stated. Gilbert Larivierre, local youth, was charged this week with the long unâ€" solv©d armed robbery of the Consumâ€" ers Coâ€"operative last August. The youth is said to ‘have been identified in a police lineâ€"up by a store emâ€" ployee. vears in Uhe Past not run last year to togss his hat Single Copyâ€"Five Cents as the bylaw. Thus, a mere 3274 tenâ€" ants appeared to express opinions as to who should govern the township. Township officilals say that a conâ€" tributing factor to the slender voting of recent vrars is the absence of a contest fcr the reeveship., Voting is always heavier when there is a batâ€" tle for the genior post in s municipal« tle for the en *( PP PA â€"AC OA omo“m‘ CHARGED WITH ROBBERY The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine Established 1912