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_ Alaskan Naval Base Bombed by Japs A memorandum from the Departâ€" ment of Municipal Affairs was read to the council and it dealt with the coal auestion in Canada. The council was asked to take the lead in urging the people to stock un with coal early so that they would leave the railways free to transport war materials in the coldâ€" er weather,. All the coal used in Ontâ€" ario next winter must come ffom the United States and Western Canada and the devartment would like to see the railwavs have steady hauls startâ€" ing now. It was remarked that there was an urgent need for action immedâ€" lately. R. McCallum to the council asking them if thevy couldn‘t do someâ€" thing to save his house from destrucâ€" tion. He said that a large advertising sign had been nosted on the vacant lot alongside of his home and that children were continually throwing stones at the signboard and sometimes the stones would gn through his windows. At various times he had told the police about it but by the time the police arâ€" rived the voungsters would be blocks away from the scene. The council will try to figure out some way of stopping the stone throwing. Along the same lines Councillor Barâ€" tleman sugges‘ed that he had seen sevâ€" eral young fellows shocting air guns in town. He was advised by the police that there is no way of making the children registerâ€" their ait guns» but they had n# right to shoot them in town. :He suggested that this infracâ€" tion be given some publicity and a deâ€" crease would vrobably be noticed. tOWnNn. i(fi Suggested Thal this in tion be given some publicity and ; crease would pnrobably be noticed The council decided to accept quotation of Daigneault Motor . for the purchase of a new truck fo engineer‘s department. They rec another ouotation from Imperial W. 0. Langdon wro asking for their coâ€"o orating the streets 1 June 29 to July 5. H asked that sewe area. They sho was very bad a of the sewerag needed. The 1 ing tha ing the the ala other t COouncli GeCcIGe(@ to accept t quotation of Daigneault Motor Sa for the purchase of a new truck for t engineer‘s department. They receiv another ouotation from Imperial M« ors and although it was a lower pri the International truck bought frc Daigneault Motors fitted in with t rest of their machinery. council to n Timmins Ci out for any held. Coun a renoit a what the c a separate resolut this country ought they still have a k they still have a king. Yesterday afterncotr short and snappy, the minimum of business Clerkâ€"Treasurer Art. © Council decided to make copies of the memorandum and to send them to all coal dealers in the district so that they could use the material in their adverâ€" tising. plying fo superviso: Byâ€"law mend the t ~immins counicl met yesterday aftâ€" ernoon and gave Mayor J. Emile Bruâ€" nette the authority to proclaim Monâ€" day, June 8th, as a public holiday. The resolution also asked that cop:es npe sent to the Timmins Retail Merchants Asscciation so that their coâ€"operation would be guaranteed. Porcupine Male Choir â€" to Hold Social Evening social evening Saturday nig! of the cho‘r close to the just closing. 7 is continuing mer but will week for the "I don‘t think we‘ll have much trouâ€" ble getting the businesses to close", commented Councillor Roberts in anâ€" swer to a proposal made by Councillor Bartleman that the request for the Merchants‘ Asscociation be embodied in a separate resolution "the people in this country ought to be thankful that Council Asks Merchants to Observe Monday, June 8 as a Public Holiday a Immiln ernoon ar nette the day, June Ask That King‘s Birthday be Celebrated This Year. Man Complains About Children Breaking his Windows When They Throw Stones at a Signboard. imA A A AA A A A 4 A â€"A Aâ€"A AAA o t M WO 2 Sections 12 Pages Y Cl »side h 1€, V € Band to ades â€" tha! Roberts a : ......... 4 4 | «> € sThe ¢ Jorcupine Atpmnce [: ges |â€"| ' ‘ 1€ : > E P it AP P PA â€"AP :A C« 1 a Dyâ€"iaw »vy byâ€"law Hollinger Hall c 6th, membe nds. as a fittir M CIHHL ntx alarms d iring ane : 12 Cou s play 1€ eting ibou the councl ion by decâ€" Army Week o asked the WAas about it. vestercay, Art Snaw matter uw iave would 3 Om the @1 1¢ I1 Lion "CGil" ‘Chenier, a popular memâ€" ber of the Timmins Lions Club for the \ past five years and viceâ€"president of the organization for the past year, was celectego to the position of president of ?Lhc club for the next fiscal year beâ€" in July. The election of this Mr. D. R. Lawley, representative of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, was enthusiastic in his praise of the 1O.D.E., the taggers, the public and all concerned. Monday morning he told The Advance that everyone from Mrs. Dalton who counted the returns in the boxes to the smallest tagger did a wonderful day‘s work for the blind. Mr. Lawley thought the general subâ€" scription list for the.campaign would be close to that of previous years, deâ€" spite the fact that many of the former supporters had moved from town. ive pIgCE Keene R expresed The tag day on Saturday for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind made a new high record. ‘The amcunt taken in was $754.23 â€" approxâ€" imately $100.00 more than last yvear. The tag day was snonsored by the I. O. D. E. and the result shows how effectâ€" ively the work was done. ‘The town was woll covered with taggers, these being chiefly young ladies from the public, sevarate and high schools every cne of whom did an unusually effectâ€" ive piece of work for the day. Mrs. Keene Regent of the LO.D.E. this week expresed the anpreciation felt for all who had assisted in the success of the work "Gil" Chenier is Elected President of Lions Club by Acclamation Monday Tag Day for Blind Makes New Record Busy Taggers Take in Nice Sum of $754.25 in a Day. to tha presid¢ attend ficials. popul ious positions in the club were held. The new president replaces Lion Stan Fowler who was unanimously elected to the posistion of treasurer on Monday. President Chenier came to Timmins from the North Bay Lions club about five years ago and since that time has proved a valuable member of the local club. During the five years in the club he has acted on some of the most important committees and at the present time he is the chairman of the newspaper committee, being appointed to that post some time ago by the Three me the position Bruce Leek scholes. O next Monda Bruce Leek while 10CAL CIuUD) CAMC L D meeting when nominatio ious positions in the clul The new president repl Fowler who was unanim{( Last Year‘s First Viceâ€"President Takes Over New Duties in July. Mayor Brunette and Wendell Brewer wWill Batâ€" tle for Position of First Viceâ€"President. Other Elections Next Monday Night. s s read and passed. It v change the wording of ns that had to do with and the result shoy the work was dont woell covered with t _ chiefly â€" yvoung lad that ment ig in July ir membexr Shaw was given authority t meeting of Government of ‘pled the â€" Of for the coming year. members were nominated for â€" young »arate and | i0m did an the mt Cti iity to witharaw his nomâ€" ne of the two positions so ion he will automatically from the voting for Lionâ€" is elected to the position Henry Roy and Dr. Jess e of them will be elected evening.â€" For Lionâ€"Tamer was again nominated as iglas Smith. Bruce Leek > meeting and didn‘t have he next fiscal year y. The election of er to the highest po came at Monday ni nominations for the in the club were hel n Timmins., Ont.. Canada was a byâ€"law [ several secâ€" h the mining minated for hein will be They were jear beâ€" ~of this , post in ; night‘s the varâ€" for the for the c ipproxâ€" for twWO year four member; bers are reti elected,. â€" Thi positions on between Dr. Graham 1 that PITSCG VIC occupied the the absence and during : the chairmi Harold Piric Daring War Films to be Shown in District Auspices of Legion mern vote wWerQ. â€" rap voiced sue would Timmins, Schumacher, South Porcupine and Poreupine to be Visited. 1or 1¢ ar that will interest and inform and|\|morning riere should be full houses at every all churc of these films. The dates set out at t] Mot mDers ididatt retary Hat rir for the 1¢ Hon. J. L. Ralston, Minister of National Defence, chats with Lanceâ€" Corporal Jean Rowan, 6f the C.W.A.; during an inspection atâ€"Regina. Lance Cornoral Rowan is one of the smallest women in the C.W.A.C. She is five feet tall. She finds her work in the C.W.A.C,. an everyday picnic compared to what she used to do: â€" Milk four cows daily and in harvest time cook for 14 men on a farm at Crooked River, Sask. she and her fellowâ€"members of the C.W.A.C. will take an important part in Army Week observance June 29 to July 5. tC > chai of . P the n s year the election for the directorate will be old Collins, Irvin Rosner, Lane and Harold Shook. lusion of the nominations rold Pirie who was in the nominations advised the ive careful thought to the ominated and urged all be present next week to ind it is composed of Each year two memâ€" i and two new ones President Stan Fowler nominations he turned P 18t] noad TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH, 1942 128C by eq P OWICLI hi3 he turhed ()ru:mallv Intended to Hold Services on June 14th to Secretary! â€" Date is Changed to Fit in With Army Week Par Sspecial Parade on June 25th to Open Army Week. luninlil 18 south Porâ€" t w «. .. Legion Changes Date for x Decoration Day Services W.llell be Held on July 5th 1€ Bri Mae Watts‘ Danceing Pupils to Present Juvenile Ball The first s cf Mae Wat be held in t th avenue, 7 ing, June 19th, at 8.30 n.m., when they will present the Juvenile Ball. Tickets are now on sale for the event and there should be wide interest in this event. Among the pupils of Miss Mae Watts is Master Jack Thompson who has many admirers in town and district for his talented dancing. Other pupils, though not so well known, will be found to be skillful dancers, and the programme in general will be of much interest. Event on Friday Evening, June 19th, â€"in Harmony Hall. quIin iny Th miA V J QOL THns 1€ Para 10.30 ticiail s Will Dpring recital o1 ts‘ School of Da ie Harmony hall Timmins, on Fri chat 11 O branch 121 pa «)Tk ital of y hall, 39 Fourâ€" on Friday evenâ€" t7.m., when they lle Ball. Tickets > event and there st in this event 11 1.30 i1 of the pupils Dancing will 1¢€ l1¢ 1¢€¢ h OJ ended e bu date liere on and i wWill be Junt hangâ€" 12 meetâ€" t and Jusinâ€" l1¢e evâ€" ‘*ArmyV na~â€" hat G The draw for the two bicycles by the Timmins Firefighters‘ Association took place last monday evening at eight o‘clock on the stens of the Municipal Building. Councillor Karl Eyre pulled out the two lucky tickets but neither Proceeds from the dance will be used to purchase sports equipment, etce., for the men while they are at Camp this summer. Anything that is left over after that item is looked after will be placed in the Company funds and will be used for any emergency that might arise. the huge crowd that almost filled the block and another bomb was shot conâ€" taining an Australian flag. While this Nag fluttered earward the B. J. Murâ€" ray‘s ticket was tagen from thedrum. After the draw the band continued to render selections while the large crowd dispersed. Henry Kelneck‘s orchestra has been contracted to play for the event and the orchestra is arranging for a fine programme of music that is sure to please all dance lovers. Tickets for the dance may be proâ€" cured from any member of the comâ€" pany, any member of the C.WSFP. at Moisley and Ball‘s Drug Store in Timâ€" mins, or at Larry Wilson Drug Store in Schumacher Algonquin Dance Promises to be a Gala Event Tickets are going fast for the dance to be held by the NC.O.‘s of "D" Comâ€" pany, Algonquin Regiment, C. A. (R.) in the McIntyre Gymnasium on Priday night, June 12th. The dance is expectâ€" ed to be one of the gala events of the season. Firemen Draw for Bicycles Dance Will be One of Outâ€" standing Events of the season. Tickets are Going Convent Winnipe 1€ Murray Wins Men‘s Bicycle While Bruno Poiâ€" rier Wins Lady‘s Bicycle, W a tAE Air on of A 1 on at the recent Dominion of the Canadian Legion at Mr. Greaves was the Timâ€" M( and all 0 to take n 1 through ed to Se 19€¢ The 85 Elm Street South, of the men‘s bicycle 216, held by him, was big drum. Winner. of 1J the Legion an own films cap d Italian â€"sour the convention a special meetâ€" Branch 886 will it‘ure to hear a4 2 snown t o‘clock imacher h«¢ but ade. ght ind Published in Timmins, Ont.., Canads War Brought Closer to Canada,Yesterday When Alaskan Base Hit Twice The Alaskan port of Dutch Harbor, strategic United States naval base just north of British Columbia, underwent its first bombing of the war yesterday morning. The first attack on the port came shortly after six o‘clock when four heavy Japanese bombers escorted by fifteen fighter vlanes swarmed over the town. They dropped some bombs but did very little damage. Jludge Danis Inspecting Townsite Four Bombers and Fifteen Fighters Bomb Dutch Harbour Yesterday Morning and Then Smaller Force Returns ai Noon. American Defences Said to Have Been Prepared and Damage Reported Light. His Honour Judge Danis, of Cochâ€" rane, is in town toâ€"day to make a perâ€" sonal inspection of the Bartleman townsite in connection with what is known as the "million dollar" case. Judge Danis is being accomnanied on the inspection by Mr. Al Wetmore and by Mr. Alan T. Longmore, town assessâ€" Oor, men w for the ard Te ments. ‘The are to be made familiar with orders and regulations applying to same. Men will be accepted for the Reserve units in the following classes:â€" (a) Between 14 and 19; under 18 During the hearing of the expropriâ€" ation proceedings in Cochrane last month, A. G. Slaght, K. C., counsel for the town of Timmins in the case, suggested that Judge Danis insnect the townsite personally, and the Judge aâ€" greed to do so. The owners of the townsite first asked for over a million greed to do so. The owners Oof the townsite first asked for over a million dollars for damages and for land taken for town streets, but during the hearâ€" ing withdrew this claim and substituâ€" ted another for seventyâ€"eight thousand dollars. Hart Drew Breaks Both Wrists at Meet Yesterday Interesting Details of fi1 A most unfortunate and unusual acâ€" cident occured yvesterday at the Bomb Victims Fund Field Day at the Hollinâ€" ger Park, when Hart Drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S."Drew, sustained two broken wrists when he fell after comâ€" pleting a jumn in the high jump conâ€" test in the intermediate class. He was one bf the High School entrants in the contest and after cotnpleting a type of jump called the "western roll" he landâ€" The snecial feature of of the Timmins Kiwanis C day at the Empire hotel dress of Lieut. J. R. W Canadian Active Reserve address was much appreci a very clear and detaile this branch of the armed 1 mainly for home defence, ed voung officers and m services. Lieut. Walker requirements for eligibilit A. (R.) and explained t issuedâ€"uniforms, rifes, n webbing, etc., including e quired fJor active service Canadian Active Reserve Army Given to Kiwanis ‘The pri Active Re speaker sa place in | for the hcC secondary ed on both wrists peciail deut J. R. Walker, C. A. (R.) Explains Scope of Work of the Branch of Army to Which he Belongs. ‘Those Eliâ€" gsible. Training and Equipment. ed epted days of basic depending on out by the ne EVERY THURSDAY ~Active Fo quired for 45 evenin uivalent for ac primat Resery TC e of the luncheon inis Club on Monâ€" hotel was the adâ€" i. Walker on the serve "Army.. Th preciated and gavs etailed picture Of ned forces. Whil it m e 11 iA ¢ inada. rces. Whil: also train: i for active plained the for the C equipment lready nIinft vthi info inadian take its 11 (1U 1p1 AT ind 1J 45 | il 9f du At noon a smaller force again tried to bomb bu driven back before any C be done. The damage f raids is said to have bes because the American C prepared to meet them. O Last night the enti1 was blacked out. Eve:r or city from Alaska to in darkness and air r workers were put on â€" wardens were ordered | lert and to stand byv=th n darkness and air raid precaution workers were put on the alert,. All wardens were ordered to be on the aâ€" lert and to stand byâ€"~their telephones. At the same time brighter reports came through from Eurove, where heaâ€" vy bombings of German targets were reported again last night. Last night Bremen was chosen as the target for the combined Royal Air Force and the RCAFP. attacks. Although the bombâ€" ing force was said to have been smaller than the forces that shellacked Colâ€" ogne and Essen last weekâ€"end they are said to have been almost as destrucâ€" tive. The bombers were greatly aided by the bright moonlight and had no trouble locating their targets. British commandos carried out anâ€" other daring raid on the Germanâ€"held French coast early this morning it was reported. The landing was made near Boulogne and important information was gathered. Losses were very light in view of the information received, it was said. The Allied headquarters in Australia announced this morning that Japanese submarines attacked two cargo vessols 105 miles east of Sydney and a third vessel 225 miles to the south. The comâ€" munique didn‘t say whether the vessels had been sunk or whether there was any loss of life. elect Tent 10 AIWANIA special mt mittee aft volunteers for salvage w nesday night, : Kiwanian Fred Passm on ithe work being done o land on the highway to t same being sodded and f rifle, cludit pouech FTrom Berlin this morning it was anâ€" nounced that Hitler‘s hangman, Gesâ€" tapo Leader Reinhard Heydrich,, had died. More than two hundred Czechs have been executed in a German atâ€" tempt to locate the man who fired the shot that fatally wounded the German police official. Heydrich was said to have been the second ranking official in Hitler‘s secret police organization and was known for his brutal reprisal attacks on innocent people in the Gerâ€" manâ€"occupied countries. Heydrich was shot on Wednesday May 27th. At that time he was the "protector" of Bohemâ€" ia and Moravia. {¢C) C of compulsary n( 7ress Weda ankle! (cloth 1J Cl4 iait( Single Copyâ€"Five Cents 30 to 3 ‘iB'i. T‘he en ies of mili i@tion. d) Men ovt t) Included CH TV ind Marric Mnla ‘he Pioncer Paper of the Porcupine. 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