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MARATHON MERCURIES WIN THUNDER BAY SEMI-FINALS SERIES |} ®. Before a capacity crowd in the Terrace Bay Arena on Wednesday night, the Mercuries won a decisive victory over Port Arthur Bearcats by a score of 62 in the 5th and final game in the series, The Mercuries "out-hustled" the Bearcats for a full 60 minutes and after 2 quick goals in the first period there was little doubt that the Mercuries would clinch the series. Now the hockey trial leads to Fort Frances for two games this coming week- end against the Kenora Thistles for the Thunder Bay Intermediate Championship, And then on Monday night, April lst at the Terrace Bay Arena local hockey fans will see the highly rated Kenora team in the third game, Tickets sales for this game will be from 1.00 P.M. to 6,00 P.Ms Monday. ea, a THANKYOU To all the nice people who took care of me while I was in the Hospital, Although Itm just a little boy Who's slightly over 3, I realize that gratitude Should surely come from me When I was sick and feeling bad You gave me special care You catered to my every wish No Matter when or where So now I mst say "Thanks a Lot" You really have been swell I sure enjoyed my stay with you But it's better being well, 'Paul Grishaber,. 0-0-0 HOUSEHOLD HINT (For Men Only) To clean high outside windows without using a stepladder, dampen a sponge mop slightly and then put an emulsion-type cleaner on it. Polish the windows with the same mop wrapped with a clean soft cloth, Rubber bands hold the cloth in place, 0-0-0 Page 11 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS COURSE TO BE A ¢ HELD IN FORT WILLIAM A swimming and water safety instru¢ct- ors! course for communities in Northwest- ern Ontario will be held at the Fort William Y. M, C. A. on Monday, April _ 22nd to Thursday, April 25th inclusive. The course is sponsored by the Water Safety Service Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, Ontario Division, in co- operation with the Lakehead Red Cross Branches and the Community Programmes Branch of the Ontario Department of Education, Applications will be accepted from any community in Northwestern Ontario. Applicants should be 18 years of age and -- hold a life saving award, Persons who do not meet these prerequisites may register and may be admitted to the course, depending upon the number enrolled, There is no fee for the course, but the individual or sponsoring group is responsible for travel, room and board of the applicant. Application forms are available at local Y. li, C. A.'s Recreation offices, or Red Gross offices, They are to be completed and returned by April 12, 1957, to the Community Programmes Branch, Ontario Department of Education, 400 Catherine St., Fort William, Ontario, For further infor- mation, please 'phone Mr, Hicken at 3~7111 or the Community Programmes Branch at. 2-4.859. 0-0-0 BLOOPERS Voice admirably tuned, manner polished, a news commentator opened. his program with this hearty greeting: "Good ladies, evening and gentlemen of the audio radience," Jimmy Powers, describing the crowd at a prize fight, told listening millions that in addition to well-dressed men, he ~ saw at ringside "several ladies in gownless evening straps." Introducing a world-famous couple, an announcer gave them titles they cherish, "Here they are," he said, "the Duck and Doochess of Windsor," 0-0-0