Public Education Now the Great Need in Combatting V.D., Says Local M.O. H. This is Health Week in Canada and the United States, and the Timimins Kiwanis Club observed® the occasion by having as guest speaker for Monâ€" day‘s luncheon. the Medical Health Officer of the Porcupine Health Unit, Dr. Graham Lane. Dr. Lane gave an illu:strated address on Venereal disea>â€" es, making it plain that these dissases were responsible for an immense amount of suffering, deformity, blindâ€" ness, insanity and death,. The percentâ€" age of people suffering from these dissases was unusually large. Medical science, he pointed out had done its part in improving and perfecting dianosis and treatment. Taken in the ecarly stage, the discase could be curâ€" ed or their progress arrested. With the public fully acquainted with the facts of the matter and fully coâ€"operating in the matter of taking treatment and reporting sources of infection it would be possible to conquer V. D. in a comâ€" paratively short time. The general pubâ€" lic seemed to realize now the seriousâ€" ness of such diseases as diphtheria, smallpox, tuberculosis, and others, but while venereal discases were much more serious and widespread than any of the others named, the public did not appear to realize the danger and take the opportunity to help elâ€" iminate vencreal diseases. He urged the Kiwanis to do what they could to spread knowledge of the ravages of venereal diseases and the fact that medical science now had treatment that would cure most cases, relieve others and curb the spread of infecâ€" tion, *"** t BR Uver Vencereal disease, Dr. Lane said, i had always been a problem, but it was only recently that the general public had shown any inclination to take the right steps to fight the discease. Much had been done recently by the» newspapers, the radio and â€" other means ‘to bring the situation before public. Dr. Lane then showed a moâ€" tion picture film in regard to gonorâ€" rhea. This film in very graphic way showed the appalling frequency of this disease, and .the fact that it was responsible for childless marriage:z,i deformed â€" and blinded children, suf-g fering women insanity and death. The symptoms of the disease were sketched and it was noted that for centuries it was confus>d with Sypililla‘! It was highly infectious. Recentiy , there had ben new methods of treatâ€"| meont evolved that made its cure much easier and quicker than less modern methods. The use of chemical comâ€"| pounds of what are known to ‘cure sulfa drugs had been found to. cure eight out of every ten cases, and rc-l lieve others. Earnest advice was en the patient, however, to avoid quacks ~and nostrums no. matter . how widely advertised. This disease can be cured eatily and quickly in most cases if a qualified physician is econsulted. "Go to oyur family physician or the nearest Medical Health Department," was the parting messagejof this film. Another film shown by Dr. Lane dealt with syphilis, There were six million sufferers from this disease in America, the film said. One in every , twenty of the population â€" suffer *n: from the danger of this disease. Its terrible effects on its victims were depicted. Suffering, insanity and death s were some of its penalties. It was a leading cause of heart disease. This film showed what has been done to combat this scourge. Medical science had improved methods of diagnosis treatment to an unusual extent. The blood test was a sure method of disâ€" covering the presence of the ‘The methods of treatment toâ€"day asâ€" sured a cure, or at least relicf _ and made the infection of others impCsâ€" sible, as after a certain number â€" of modern treatments the patient does not pass on the infection to others, Ignorance of the facts of the case> was the great drawback to effectively dealing with this disease. Medical science had made great strides in the matter, but until recently the general public had lagged behind. In some states, however, the law required that all expectant mothers should be bloodâ€" tested for syphilis, so that the proper steps might be taken to safequard the mother and the unborn child. In some states the blood test for syphilis was also required by law boefore marriages. Industry also was playing its part in fighting this disease, recognizing how it interfered with efficiency and meant so often the loss of exvert workmen. The schools were also helpâ€" ing by spreading knowledge. The film said that 75 per cent. of syphilis casâ€" Ilustrated Address by Dr. G. R. Lane at Kiwanis (lub Shows Progress of Medical Science in Diagnosis dnd' Treatment of Venereal Diseases. With the Pubhc Alive to the Menace and Understanding the Chances of | Cure or Arrest of the Diseases, V. D. Could be (on- quered in Short Time | «*h s P DRA A P A L "O""‘M .I t# 4A A BAAA 4AAA CAAA AP P â€"AG P MCME m 1 Section 8 Pages imnde P it P AP A A AL L y - F + i E The Pioneer Pape g C of the Porcupine } > Established 1912 "'Ol'o"oooar:o age. Parents were also urged to watch and guard their children against this disease. With general knowledge and attention and coâ€"operation this disâ€" ease can be conquered in a single genâ€" eration the picture suggested. Dr. Lane then took up the plans of the Province of Ontario in combatting venereal disease. Effort is being made to have all cases of V.D. treated. in rural areas, regularly qualified physiâ€" cians can treat the patient, and if he cannot pay, or can only. pay in par‘, the Government looks after the docâ€" tors costs. In larger centres like Timâ€" mins there are clinics where fres treatment â€"may be received by tnose unable to pay, or able only to pay pait (Continued on Page Four) Lloyd Kramp Badly | Injured on the Ski Trail on Sunday Lioyd . Kramp, of +5 Birch Street North, a popular young skiâ€"er of town was seriously injuried on Sunday when he fell on the trail, hitting a stump and suffering serious injuries. He was taken to St. Mary‘s hospital, and though the only apparent â€" injuries were bruises on his abdomen, it was found that he had been seriously inâ€" juried internally. His liver, kidneys and‘ bladder were ruptured. He â€" was operated on .and came through the opâ€" eration successfully and toâ€"day is reâ€" ported as much better. His father, who has been working at Toronto, and sister: who i s with the R.C.AFP. . at Pendleton,, came home at once . on learning of the accident. Lloyd is about 16 years old, and all who know this gentlemanly, young fellow will wish him an early and complete reâ€" covery. l Hit St ‘Trail s ‘,(founcil Passes Resolution Endorsing Mine, Mill and IlrE mtum;‘) _ on l1 111. Al ]d; Smelter Workers Union No. 241. Resq_lu_t_lon‘to'f\nnex Airmen on Leave Warmly Greeted at Schumacher Schumacher, Feb. 1l4th. Special The #Advance. The three Schumacher Airmen reâ€"| turning from service overseas got a grand réception when they stepped nfu the train Monday afternoon. They were| heartily greeted by their mam friands, They were Flight Sgt. Robert O‘Donâ€" nell RCAF.,.â€"son, of _Mr,. and Mrs.! John O‘Donnell, Fourth Ave.:: L.A.TC. John McCusker, R.CAF., and Cpl.} Dick. Calverley, R.CAF., Second Ave.! Cpl. Calverley has just returned mmi the Belgium frontier. and was warmlyv; greeted by his wife, who arrived heu; two weeks ago from Edinburgh, Scotâ€" ‘ | | w snn m mc ues oo ces land. The airmen were given thirty days‘ leave at the port of debarkatm., Special Call for New Bloon Donors at Clinic at the Coming Weekâ€"end Next Blood Donor Clinic on Sunday and Monday Mornâ€" ing, Feb. 18 and 19. To Keep Up the Quota of Blood Donations for Timmins, New Donors Needed. Also Calls Should be Given Response by All The next blood donor clihnic is to be held in the Masonic hall Tamarack street, on Sunday and Monday mornâ€" ings, Feb. 18th and 19th, until 12.30 o‘clock. All those sent cards for this clinic are urgently requested to reâ€" spond, and new blood donors also nesededat this time. With the present methods of blood donations as perfectâ€" ed under the Red Crgss system, the giving of blood is ot _a . serious matter for the donor. It is in reality only a matter of giving a little time to a great causs. The blood piasma shipped overseas has already | saved the lives of literally thousands. Other: have saved permanent injury and suftâ€" fering through the use of these blood donations. The need for these blood donations is increasing at this stage of the war and will continue for some time. The Red Cross has been making Suffered Serious Injuries Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY Haileybury High School Destroyed by Fire Last Night Last night fire completely destroyed the Haileybury High School. . The cause Of the fire is not known. Fire Brigades from New _ Liskeard and Cobalt went to the assistance of Hailâ€" eybury. The New Ontario Mining Colâ€" lege building not very far away was undamaged. World‘s Championship Crib Tournament Over The world‘s championship crib tourâ€" nament sponsored by the world‘s best crib players, the Timmins Firemen, has been concluded. But not a fireman on the list of winners. First, Robt. Gray: second G. A. Macdonald; thira, wW. Tonkin; fourth, A. McDougall. For a time it looked as if the prize winners were all to be members of the Caleosâ€" nions; but it is hard to keep the Cornâ€" ish out of anything good. Thne aiibi: of the Firemen is that they always give way to their guests. Hydro to Continue to Pay Municipal Taxes for the Present, Council Told At the regular session of the town council on Monday evening, a letter was read from the Ontario Hydro Commission in reply to the recent reâ€" quest from the town council that the Hydro should continue to pay muniâ€" cipal taxes so that Timmins would not loss this scurce of revenue that had had obtained during the time . the, Northern Ontario Company subpplied power and light to the town. The letâ€" ter from the Hydro Electricâ€" Power Commission said:â€" "It has been. deâ€" cided that for the prestent the taxes paid by the Northern Ontario Power Co., Ltd., to the municipalities : will continue to be paid. There is always a period of transition, in which case taxes are paid until such time as there may be an adjustment." Monday‘s session was a busy one with miany important matters. dealt with. There were about twelve rateâ€" payers present, most of them concernâ€" ed with some particular questiona beâ€" fore the ‘meceting. A small kitten that joined the little gathering was ejected, and when little pussy made noisy proâ€" test in the hall the police were asked to deal with the wee cat. Mayor J. E. Brunette presided at the meeting, and Councillors W. Robâ€" erts,, M, Karol, K. A. EByre, W. McDerâ€" mott : and J. V. â€"McDermott were bresâ€" ent. application was received from Arthur Gadieux,,. Cody avenue, for permission to operate a refreshiment booth at CGillies Lake park. He would erect a temporary booth and would supply â€" refreshments and checking facilities that he felt would be of service to the patrons of the park. The letter was referred to Counâ€" cil Eyre chairman of the Public Reâ€" lation Committee. hmplre Townsite to Timmins. â€" Council Not in Favour of Grey‘s Shows Coming to Timmins. Other Business at Regular Meeting of Council TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 1945 \Photos Received of Crew t of Porcupine Squadron I ' Arnold joined the R.C.AF. threo | years ago and won his commission a: ~Pilot Officer. He married Miss Salâ€" keld, of North Bay, two years ago and it‘ was his wife who first got word that young officer is listed as missing. We sincerely hope that good news his safety will soon be received by his anxious family. ihad been advanced, especially im proâ€" ‘ ventative work, which was the best ’and most valuable to the.. community and country. The financial statement of the Society for the past year was _enclosed for the information of counâ€" ccil. The‘letter was referred to the finâ€" l ance commttee to be dealt with when !the estimates were taken up. South Porcuping, Feb. 14th. Special to The Advance. â€" A number of photographs of diifeérâ€" ent members of the Porcupine Bom‘â€" er Squadron have been received by the Township, including one of the complete group. These are being. put into a book and may be seen at the Township Building when completed. Arnold Coott, R.C.A.F., Now Reported as Missing Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coott, of Bloor Ave.. were notified on Wednesday that their son, Arnold, who was serving with the RAF. Ferry Command is ing. South Porcupine, Feb to The Advance. Tha Children‘s Aid Society of the district asked for the usual support from the town. In his letter, A. G. Carson, local superintendent, poiated out that through the support of the town last yvear it had been posSIDIE (0O do very valuableâ€"work. An extra social worker had beenâ€" engaged and. the work. An extra social worker had been engaged and the work of the Society A letter was received from the Mine Mill and Smelter Workers‘ Union No 241 asking the council to endorse the Union. The following resolution wa: passed by council:â€" Council granted the applicatiOn of the Coâ€"operative Council for permisâ€" sion to hold a picnic at the Riverside park on June 24th. A letter vwas read from the ~Liteâ€" | furniture plane Air Service Co. Ltd., of Sudbury,} and cons in regard to proposed plans for air‘from the service for the North after the war.|be severa The letter said that the company fa-.on the bu voured the employment of exâ€"service | but only men â€" for their'proposcd service. An|}tents is outline of the service planned was alâ€"|owned b; so given and the company offered chased :1 send a representative to Timmins to)The stove explain the whole plan for afterâ€" theâ€"| ing were war operation by the company. IIlmatttre.ss Timmins were interested the company| the stove would send a former RCA.F. manto a spark town to sell the stock. The company| During preferred to secure Crown lands for| answered landing fields but if this could not be’ being for done for any reason other lands would‘ney, over {econtinued on page three» a smokin pri ha ad been possible to 14th. Special Several Thousand Dollars in Damage at Warehouse Fire Prospectors Meeting Here February 23 A meeting has been called for Priâ€" day evening of next week eb. 23rd. at 8 o‘clock, in the council chamber of the municipal buiking to discuss probleins affecting the prospectors in this disâ€" trict and prepare a case to place,beâ€" fore the Government for improveâ€" ments. All prospectors should attend and give help in this meeting. The plan is to prepare recommendations in regard to roads, township lines, and other matters that affect prospectors and their work. These recommendaâ€" tions will be presented first to the Proâ€" spectors â€"and Developers Association and later to the Government. The Prospectors : and: Developers: Associaâ€" tion has a new president, Mr. F.G. meâ€" Leod, a prosvector who enjoys the conâ€" fidence and regard of all who know him. The Association this year is out to battle in every proper way for the benefit of the genuine prospector, and should have the support and coâ€"operâ€" ation of all prospectors. Important to All Prospecâ€" tors in This District. Eastern Porcupine Red Cross Annual Meeting Last Night The annual meeting of the Eastern Porcupine District Branch of the Red Cross Society was held last night in the Municipal Building South Porcuâ€" pine, with a very good attendence of local residents. South Porcupne Feb. 15th. Special to The Advance. resignation. A very hearty and sincere vote ~of thanks was extended to Mr. Stovel for the work he had accompâ€" lished â€" as President . of the Eastern Porcupine Branch of the Red Cross. Mr. R. E. Dye will succeed Mr. Stovel as President. Following is the slate of officers for the . forthcoming year;â€" Hon. Presiâ€" dent, Reeve V. H.. Evans of Tisdale: Hon. President, Reeve W. Bannerman of Whitney; President R. E. Dye; Vice Pres. and Women‘s War Work Comâ€" mittee Chairman, Mrs. R. E. Dye; Vice . Pres. and Campaign Chairman, wW. Fairhurst; Treasurer, R.. Stark; secretary, W. A. Movle. Mr. J. H. Stovel, who is leaving the district in March, took the chair as president, and regretfully tendered his Executive Committeeâ€" Mrs. A. L. Sharp, Mrs. B. H. Harper, Mrs. F. Laâ€" forest Mrs. W. H. Johns, Mr. V. Neily Mr. G. Bannerman, Mr. F Pearson, Mr. F. E. Cooper and Dr. B. H. Harâ€" per. Blood Donor Committeeâ€" i H. Johns and W. G. Smith. A detall-‘ ed account of the meeting will be xe-‘.‘ ported in next week‘s issue of The Advance., Timmins Firemen made a quick stop of what might have been a dangzcrous fire at the storehouse of the I. K. Pierce Furniture Co. at 18 Pine Street South, on Monday night. The alarm came in from Box 12, Deputy Fire Chief Dahar, who was off duty., turnâ€" ing in the alram when he noticed smoke coming from the building. The alarm was made at 9.14 p.m. and withâ€" in twenty minutes the fire was unde: centrol, though it had to be watched all night as it had got into the walls and ceiling. The cause of the fire could mot be detegmined, but it apparâ€" ently started in tresses near the downstairs. Th the walls and ceilings and to the atti but the firemen got a hole in the wal in the right place and were able to ki the fire in speedy way. New and use furniture was stored in the buildir and considerable damage â€" resuulte from the fire. The total damage woul: be several thousand dollars. The los on the pullding | but only part 0 tents is owned by T. A "iremen Make Quick Stop of Dangerous Fire on Monday Night ing were in matttresses the stove | a spark or During the past answered six other being for chimney f ney, overheated pipe a smoking chimney. TC ding is covered by insurance of the loss on the con covered. The â€" building i T. A. Marriott, being put cently from H,. Friedma: and stovepipes in the build 1 firstâ€"class shape and as th erh fire had spread to ings and to the attic ot a hole in the wali and were able to ki way. New and used red in the building damage â€" resuulted bed and entre of â€" did not sta ated stove. re 1pes in tLhf s shape and ne distanct wzeek th me mat buildin of re; them | . C. Chese. reporled lililie WL chim. | done by the educational committee, case, the school adopted had burned down Mrs. L. Halperin, welfare conven «‘T. N. O. Bonspiel at Klrkland Lake Last Week :Proves Successful Event Pubhshrd in Timmins, Ont., O wada VERY THURSDAY R.A.F. Blasts Cities in the Line of the Russian Advance on Dresden More than 1300 R.A.FP., bombers over Germany last night, hitting at the inâ€" dustrial city of Chemnitz, 35 miles south of Dresden. This is the second consecutive night the British have bombed a city in direct path of the Russian advance. j Despatches from Paris say that the First Canadian Army is nearing Hitâ€" ler‘s vital Ruhr Valley on the Northâ€" ern end of the Western Front. The Canadians are threatening heavily fortified Goch under cover of tremenâ€" dous air support. Premier Churchill and Anthony Edâ€" en have returned from the conference of ‘the â€"‘‘DBig ‘Three." Despatches from Belgrade suggest that the Yugoslavs are strongly beâ€" hind Tito‘s government. American troops in Manilla are steadily closing in on the remaining Japanese Garrison but the enemy is systematically burning the section of the Philippines capital they still hold. First Ukrainian army has taken seven Nazi strongholds and are drivâ€" First Canadian Army Nearing the Vital Area of Rhur Valley. Ukrainian Army Advancing Rapidly Towards Dresden. Prime Minister Churchill Back from Conâ€" ferenece of "Big Three". United States Troops Doing Well in Manilla. The T. N.O. bonspiel at Kirkland Lake last week concluded on Saturday, after one of the most successful events of its kind. The Kirkland Lake people proved ideal hosts, and the curlers from far and near enjoyed the ‘spiel. Don Best won the Lee Trophy; H, R. Howard of Toronto Granite. the Canâ€" ada Northern Power Trophy; T. Ramâ€" sey, Kirkland Lake, the HHIâ€"Clarkâ€" Francis Trophy; H. Shantz Dome, the Taylor Hardware Trophy, and W. C. Arnott, of McIntyre, the Dunbar Shield Shantz won the Taylor Trophy with a 10â€"8 victory over W. Ramsay‘s Kirkâ€" land Lake rink. H. Wright‘s smart Kirkland Lake 1 slipping into the finals of the Sco Officers for the year Installec at Timmins Golden Chapter 1.O.D.E. Work of Past Year Received in Reports. Number of Knitted Articles Sent Headquarters, Books Forwarded to Servicemen‘s Camps, Cigarettes for Corvette Timâ€" mins, Help the Women and Children of England, Comâ€" forts for Porcupine Bomber Squadron, Support for Girl Guides, etc. The twentyâ€"sixth annual meeting <f the Timmins Golden Chapter of the Imperial Daughters Oof was held recently at the council champers of the municipal building, with ‘he Regent, Mrs, A. F. Carriere, presiding. The annual reports of the : various committees for the past year were reâ€" ceived and officers elected for the ensuing year. The ‘minutes: of were read by the were Warnc Mrs. A. Brooker, war work convener reported on the number of knitted arâ€" ticles sent to headquarters; the numâ€" ber of books sent to servicemen‘s camp libraries: cigarettes sent to the Corvette Timmins; personal property bags and nursery bags sent to the yearly war funds »CJUA tion 1or braries libraries. Mrs. C aind childr e Trophy Won by Don Best, of Kirkland Lake Canâ€" ada Northern Trophy by H. R. Howard, of Toronto Granities; Hillâ€"Clarkâ€"Francis Trophy by T. Ramsay, Kirkland Lake: Taylor Hardware Trophy by H. Shantz, Dome; Scotch Anthracite, by H.â€" Wright, Kirkland Lake: Dunbar Shield, by W. C. Arnott, McIntyre Th e n rnd to Timmi 11 sery Dags sent 10 in England: mont! ryicemen" ; welcom{( CIC TH MI 3 16 al C 11061 nk and n Choked to Death When Towel on Nee Catches in Wringer day Kirkland Lake, Feb. 14â€"The body Mrs. Cecil Fisher was discovered her eightâ€"yearâ€"old son, Larry, Arow her neck was a towel, the ends which had caught in a wringer. H face had been drawn against the rol Death had been caused by strangul tion. Dr. R. Armstrong coroner, decided there will be no inquest. It is believed Mrs. Fisher had the towel around her shoulders and was bending over the tub when the ends of the towel caught in the rollers. She was drawn into the wringer before she could trip the reâ€" lease. The maghine was still running. ing along Anthracite trophy event with a 10 to 7 win over W.F. Byron, of Mclntyre Curling Club. cwent ‘on to ‘defeat P. Armsitrong‘s NewLiskeard rink, 11 to 7. taking the silverware for this event. There were 92 rinks taking pars 1 the bonspiel, thirty from Kirkland Lak thirteen from MceIntyre Curling Clut ten from North Bay, eleven from Ne Liskeard. McGarry, Cochrane an Englehart each had three rinks, whil there were two from the Dome, and th others were scattered over the Nort Dome, Pamour, Monteith Kapuskasin: Iroquois Falls were among those repre cented. while Toronto Granites, Petel sented, while Toronto Granites, Petbt borough, Ottawa and Toronto _ Hi Park each had a rink in the bonspliel gave an interesting work, and asked th nation be sent to h â€"It was decided : monthly to Timmin Plans to hold a fashion show ear‘y in March were discussed, with Mrs. W Mackie to convene. The following officers were instaiâ€" led, being elected by acclamation: HMHonorary . Regentsâ€" Mrs. I P Dorway and Mrs. Jas, Keene, , Honorary First Viceâ€"Regentâ€" Mrs. R Anderson. Honorary Second Viceâ€"Regentâ€" Miss Ellen M. Terry, Regentâ€" Mrsi A. F. Carricre. First Viceâ€"Regentâ€" Mrs, Ed. Rob inson. Becond Viceâ€"Regentâ€" Mrs. W,. Ma cki Single Copyâ€"Five Cents War Brooker Stanc Echot Flect wWere!â€" Graham M Shaneen,. ? Carp Brad Secretaryâ€" Treasurer Education a TT rere:â€" Mrs. E. Pritchard, Mr am Mrs. L. HMHalperin, Mrs, een, Mrz J. A. Therriault, Tonkin, Mrs. A. Souc!, Mrs enter, Mrs. H. Darling, Mrs. . ird B at rate of thirteen miles pet ight g report on hat the annu headquarters, to send cig? ns servicemen imnmnual M J Mi