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Porcupine Advance, 15 Oct 1942, 1, p. 2

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. Bouth Porcuph to The Advance)â€" in the Township eming to form : moting in this c the third Victory South Porcupine, Oct. 14â€"(Special ta’!‘he Advance)â€"A meeting was held in the Township Building on Tuesday evening to form a committee for proâ€" moting in this end of the Township the third Victory Loan. Mr. W. HMHoner presided at the meet: ing, and was assisted by Messrs Miller Jackson and Brooks, official orgamizers for Timmins and district. Mr. Honer will be president of this committee, with Mr. Sol Sky as first viceâ€"president, and Mr. V. H. Evans as second vice. Serving on the commitâ€" tee with different groups to canvass will be Messrs F. C. Evans, Clarence Anderson, W. S. Gardner, Max Smith, Dr. McKittrick, and P. Carney. Also present were Mr. R. Quesnel, Mr. Laine, Mrs, A. Kemp. The objective, the president pointed, out, is $195,000 for South Porcupine. including Hoyle and Connaught. In the New Canadian groups in town to be approached volunteers will be selected from each group to interview and canvass individuals in their own language. S. Porcupine Organizes for Third Victory Loan With $195,000 Objective Committee Formed for Campaign to Begin on Monday Next. W. Honer, President of Committee, Other Subâ€" Committees Formed and General Canvass to be Carried Through. Explanations were given concerning the bonds, and the best methods of simplifying and making clear the reaâ€" son and value of them to purchasets. Asked if any commission were to be given Mr. Brooks made it clear, that except in cases where canvassers hnave been employed in full time éffort, the commission (one half of one per cent) will be handed over by the committee to the Red Cross or some other wartime charity at the discretion of the exeâ€" cutive. Headquarters for the Victory Loan drive will be in the empty store of the Belvidere Apt. building where literature and information will be handed out by the stenographer appointed. The drive commences on October 19th and lasts till November 7th. Next Sunday a concert will be held in the McIntyre Building, Schumacher, at 8.30 pm. at which Mr. G. H. Ross will be the speaker. A concert is to be held on Oclober 25th in the South Porcupine theatre at which local talent will be heard, and the various groups of New Canadians will be addressed in their own home language by competent speakers. “Doeq it make any difference on which side of you I sit?" asked the sweet young thing. "Not a bit," replied the bold young man. "I‘m ambidextrous." â€" Exchange. Pilms will also be shown at this concert, some part of them showing the Dieppe raid. #@000009000080000000000800404%46 News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District 14 Birch St. N. Phone 3200 PAGÂ¥ TWO PRODUCERS DAIRY TO WIT:.::. By virtue of a warrant issued by the Reeve of the Township of Tisdale bearing date the 25th day of July, 1942, sale of lands in arrears of taxes in the Township of Tisdale will be held at the ‘Council Chambers at the hour of 10 o‘clock in the forenoon on the 10th day of December, 1942, unlass the taxes and costs are sooner paid. Notice is hereby given that the list of lands for sale for arrears of taxes is being published in the Ontario Gazette on the 5th day of September, 1942 on the 3rd day of October, 1942, and on the 7th day of November,.1942, and that copies of the said list may be had at my office. Treasurer‘s office this 25th day of July, 1942. and You‘ll be Satisfied CLEVER FELLOW Treasurer‘s Sale of Land for Taxes Township of Tisd T ry ale District of Cochrane Three exits were on the ground floor and two from the basement classrooms. j Chief Smith and Fireman Skinner gave talks to the older children on the ‘necessity of fire prevention. ' In /the afternoon the Chief made a ‘ surprise call at the Dome school. Other Items of Interest from South Poreupine and the Dome, Fire Prevention Week Observed in South Porcupine on the alarm the school was emptied in 22 seconds of 143 children from 3 exits. The Chief was pleased to note that one boy who was convalescing from a leg injury was carried from the tguild- ing by two other boys with perfect ease and absolutely no confusion, proving that at all times and in every way OUu1 teachers are concerning themselves with the wellâ€"being of the children in their care. These boys had been detailed to perâ€" form this service in case of alarm, when the injured boy first returned to school. Talks were given by Messrs Smith and Skinner at the Dome school also. Mr. Hamar Disher left on Friday for St. Catharines where he will visit with his mother before enlisting with the Merchant Marine. Mr. Disher is a veteran of the last war and served witih this branch of, the service. Mr. Louis Macdonald left on Friday for Toronto and Perth where he will visit his parents before returning. Mr. and Mrs. George Burns, of Bloor Ave., left this week for two weeks‘ visit with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Jim Campbell who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Leo Shaughnessy, for the past two weeks, left this week for her home in Cobalt. Mr. Winton S. Adamson is visiting his parents, Canon and Mrs. Betonâ€" Adamson this week in Waterloo, Ont Private Ray Montrose arrived home vesterday from Vancouver where he has been taking commando training. He will spend his leave of 42 days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Montrose, on Rae Ave. The Rebekahs held a successful cribâ€" bage party on Friday in the Masonic hall. Honours went to: 1, Mr. X]. Blackburn, and 2, Mrs. Steeves for men; and 1, Mrs. Anna Wilson and 2, Mrs. Turner (of Timmins), for ladles Miss Mabel Pace spent the Thanksâ€" giving holiday in Toronto. Miss Betty Couch spent Thanksgivâ€" ing with relatives in Toronto. F~ T TC On Tuesday evening October 20th, certificates will be presented to sucâ€" cessful students in First Aid and Aome Nursing, under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade Eastern Porâ€" cupine Division No. 108. Those interâ€" ested are invited to attend. The meet, ing will open at 7.30 p.m. The new S.J. AB. First Aid classes now being held in the Public School every Friday eveâ€" ning at 7.30 p.m. are being well attendâ€" To facilitate in forwarding a Christâ€" mas gift to every member of His Maâ€" jesty‘s forces who enlisted from Tisâ€" dale a form has been compiled by the township. These are being widely cirâ€" P. H. MURKRPHY, culated to the relatives of men in the forces. If you have not already had a form to fill will you please ask for one in the township office and fill it in SOOoN. This information is requirad immediately: name, rank, regimental number, unit and address. j Mrs. A. Ewing is this week attending the Ladies‘ Auxiliary convention of <the Canadian â€"Legion meeting in Et Thomas, as delegate from the local branch. Before returning she wili visit Smiths Falls and Ottawa. AC3 Stewart McGinn, of the R.C. AF., stationed in Toronto. is visiting Pte. Ven. Rowe, of the RC.E. stationâ€" ed in Newmarket, is visiting friends at Dome Extension for a few days. * his parents Yeek . The Young Explorers Group of the United Church met on Tuesday and elected officers for the ensuing term. For president, Florence Boyd; secreâ€" tary, Geraldine Vickers; and trerasurer, Nancy Cooper. As guest speaker, Mrs. Hewitt Smith, of Jamaica, formerly of the English Methodist Church, addressâ€" ed the young people. Rev. Hewitt Smith gave an address this week to the Y.P.U. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Bowes and two daughters are leaving on Thursâ€" day for Kinburn for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Helmer are accompanying them to Rhawville for holiday. While in South Porcupine the Rev. John N. Boyd, of Kirkland Lake, will be the guest of Mrs. E. Harrison. Lt. George Mason, and Mrs. Mason, of Toronto, are visiting this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason, of the Dome Mine. News was received this week of the death of Mr. W. J. Chapman, formerâ€" ly employed at the Dome Mines, but latterly residing at Nipissing. Mr. Chapman died after a lengthy illness on October 5th. The many friends of the deceased offer sincéere sympathy to Mrs. Chapman and family in their loss. Mrs. Mervyn Hutchingon received a cable on Tuesday anncuncing the safe arrival in England‘ of her husâ€" band, a private, in the R.A. Medical Corps. At the Legion ladies‘ whist drive on Monday night prize winners were: 1, Mrs. Wm. Kellow; 2, Mrs. W. J Wilson: and 3, Mrs. H. Blood. Private George Smith, of the Alâ€" gon@quin Regt., is on leave visiting his wife and children. We are sorry to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Percy Millions, of Dome Extenâ€" sion, are leaving this week to take up residence in Toronto. Both are to work in munitions. Mrs. Harrison, of Toronto, left this week for home after spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs. S. A. Jones, of Commercial Ave. BornOn October 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Chapman, of the Hallnor Mine, a son, in Porcupine General Hospital. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens, of the Delnite Mine, a son, on October 6th, in Porcupine General Hospital. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Ross Straâ€" chan, of Paymaster Mine, on October 10th, a daughter, in Porcupine General Hospital. We are sorry to learn that the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Millar (Gladys Gibbons) is sick in Toronto in the Sick Children‘s Hospital. Mrs. Gibbons leaves this week for Toronto for medical treatment. Mrs. Winifred Miller is spending holiday in Ottawa and Pembroke. Mr. Pat Murphy is in Toronto this week on municipal business. Bornâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benâ€" nett, of 69 Elm St., Timmins, a daughâ€" ter, on October 3rd, in Porcupine Genâ€" eral Hospital. The funeral took place on Monday from St. Joachim‘s Church, South Porâ€" cupine, of Luke Kelly, aged 69, who died at Feldman‘s Lumber Camp at Night Hawk from a heart attack on Saturday. The deceased was well known in the Camp and had been employed in the lumber camp for years. He was unmarried and came to the Porcupine from his native town of Burkes Falls The body rested at Hunkins‘ Funeral Parlors before the funeral, which was conducted by Father LaSalle. Thanksgiving Day was marked by the United Church on Sunday by a record attendance. It was Rally Day and Promotion Sunday in the Surday Echool. mMr. and Mrs. G. H. Mustard of Huot street, left this week to take up residence in Toronto. Mr. Raymond Camley left this â€"week for work in Sudbury. South Porcupine, Oct. 14â€"(Speci@l pong pte w. MacKenZ $ i and. iPte. W. 1 enzie, nâ€" to The Advance)â€"Next Sunday marks |.;;,, E:gir‘xzer:dacx Royal Ca the 3ist anniversary of the United | § f 2 Church in South Porcupine and special ance Corporal Johnny An (rson. of services will be preached by the Rev ’the Army Headquarters in Toronto, is John N. Boyd, of West End Church, YiSiting friends here, The many friends of Mrs. Dave Benâ€" Kirkland Lake, who will exchange pulâ€" ' pits with Rev,. J. A. Lyttle. Special|nett, Fifth Ave., were pleased to welâ€" music will be rendered by combined |come her home Monday after her reâ€" senior and junior choirs, cent illness in Toronto and all extend (On Monday the Women‘s Association her their best wishes for a speedy reâ€" alst Anniversary United Church at South Porcupine Extension fo THE PORCUPINEZE ADNDVANCE, TTIMMINS, ONTARI O Oldest Prioneer of South Porcupine Dies at Age of 91 South: Porcupine, Oct. 14â€"â€"(Special | to The Advance)â€"South Porcupine has‘ lost its oldest pioneer this week, i the | person of Mr. Joseph Ellis Ireland, whol died at his home on CGolden Aventie on | Sunday morning in his 9ist year. His end was hastened by a fall suffered on the Monday previous. He had been resident in South End isince 1912. The late Mr. Ireland @ame to Canâ€" ada from Antrin, 'relanQ o his parâ€" ents when a Hboy of 15, nflle family setilad at Kerrwood, nm% don. or years he was a farmer in district, but came north and settled in the Camp here in the early day$.. His first vwonture was the estabfllfi‘iflg of an electric shop in .partnemwith Mr. Nick Cowan on Golden AY | He was married twice, his second wife being Mrs. Par nelluanlson who predeceased him a year aga He leaves no children, but Mrs. LeRoy, Mrs. Wagâ€" ner of (St. Louis), Mrs. William Parâ€" nell and Mrs. Harry Turnéer (Irene) are his stepâ€"children. y The funeral was held this afternoon (Wednesday) from the Funéral Parlors of L. Hunkin with Archdégcon Woodall conducting the funeral service. Pallâ€" bearers were Messrs Ernie Jones, Tom Ryan. Patrick O‘Shea, John Cook, W. i. Skinner and Stanley Pearce. Floral tributes sent were from "Iilâ€" lian and Kay," "Harry and Itene", "Bill and Leila," and "The Family." Interment was made in Tisdale cemetery. Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and Disâ€" trict. Timmins Librarian Speaks at W.A. Meet at Schumacher schumacher, Oct The Advance. The Women‘s Association of Trinity United Church held their meeting Wedâ€" nesday evening in the Church hall. The president, Mrs. P. A. Bovce, was in the chair. Business items were discussed. Anniversary Services will be held in the Church, Sunday November 15th, and on Monday, Nov. 16th, the ladies will serve l Friday eveniiig the Young People of the Schumacher Anglican Church met iat the home of Mrs. Ben Davis, Gold |Centre for the purpose of forming a \Young People‘s Club. Wednesday evâ€" lnmng at the home of Mrs. Percival, ITmrd Ave., a special meeting was hneld ‘when Mrs. Blackburn, wife of the Rev. Jos. Blackburn, Cochrane, gave a talk on The Young People‘s Association, and on Friday evening, October 16th, the club will meet at the home of Mrs. \Denham Greer, Gold Centre. | Born â€" Friday, October 9th, at St. iMary's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Moore (nee Peggy Phillips) 117 First Ave. â€" a daughter. Mrs. William MacKenzie, Fourth Ave., ‘received a cable Tuésday telling her of the safe arrival overseas of her husâ€" band. iPte. W. MacKenzie, Royal Canâ€" ladian Engineers. the annual anniversary dinner. Final arrangements for the dinner party will be made at next mseting. The guest sneaker for the evéning was Mrs. Roy Clifton, librarian, Timmins, who gave a very interesting talk on books for children. In closing Mrs. Boyce extenâ€" ded a vote f thanks to Mrs. Clifton for her very interesting talk which she felt sure everyone had enjoyed. The Schumacher "Happoy Gang" card club met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Roy Hazelwood, 4th, Ave., for their first mesting of the season. Five hundred was played and the priz?e winners were l1st, Mrs. Roy Hazelwood ; 2nd, Mrs. George Lenchuk; consolation Mrs. J. Spiegelhalter. Aftér the cards a social period was enjoyed. A deliâ€" cious lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Cousineau, FPourth Ave. The "Percy" Red Cross knitting club met Saturday afterncoon at the home of Miss Jean Lafferty,. Coniaurum Property. Twelve members attended and a nice social time was enjoyed,. Dur}ng the afternoon the hostess serâ€" ved a delicious lunch. The next meetâ€" ing will be held at the home of Miss Ruby Nilson, Fourth Ave. The Schumacher Ladies‘ Guild of the Anglican Church held their meetâ€" ing Tuesday evening at the home of the president, Mrs. Ben Davis, Gold Centre. There was a large attendance ocf members and business items were discussed. Plans were made for the annual bazaar to be held November 27. The place will be announced at the next meeting. ‘After the business perâ€" iod, the hostess served a delicious lunch The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. Smith, Third Ave, seph Ellis Ireland Died, at His Home in South Poreuâ€" pine on Sunday 14th. â€" Special to daughter, Barbara iday in Toronto. Pie. Ken Young, of t} auarters, Toronts, spent his wife and litt Mrs. J. R. Todd Railroad a few davs visiting her siste real. Miss Gwelda Ga spent Thanksgiving mother, Mrs. Péerry Mrs. Eddie Dunn, and baby, cf Sudâ€" bury are visiting her parents, and Mtrs. Abe Hannah, Second Ave. Mrs. Len Thomas, Secand Ave., left Tuesday to spend a few days visiting with her sister in North Bay. Pill Tomuik, Toronto, spent a few days visiting his parents on Fourth Ave. Mrs. Petéer Sherbin, Third Avs., by car last week for Toronto where will visit her little son who is in Sick Children‘s Hospital. Trevor Johnson, Toronto, spent a few days visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs T. Johnson, Second Aveo. South Porcupine * Young Lady Wedded at North Bay Miss Isgobel Laura Rapse and Mr. Charles Doug!: Murray Married. South Porcupine, Oct. 14â€" to The Advance)â€"A quiet wedding of interest to South Porcupine people was solemnized on Oct. 12th in North Bay when Isobel Laura, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Rapsey, of South Porcupine, became the bride of TCharles Douglas Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Murray, of TIroquois Falls. The wedding took place in the Manse of St. Andrew‘s Church, North Bay and Rev. Omond officiated. The minister is an old friend of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rapsey, of TLondon, Ont., grandparents of the bride. The pridey looked Fharming in a street length dress of forest green velâ€" vet with a long fitted bodice threeâ€" quarter length sleeves and trimmings of ecru. ’ She carried talisman roses, and wore as her only ornament an heirloom of the Murray® familyâ€"a gold filigree brooch which has been worn by their brides from the time of George Second, and was made from gold coins of the minting of that era. Isobel was attended by her sister, Valerie, (Mrs. Frank Huggins of South Porcupine), who was attired in a dressâ€" maker suit of navy taffeta with a corâ€" sage of talisman roses. Mr. Alex Murray, of Sault Ste. Marie acted as best man for the groom. The wedding took place at noon, and after the ceremony the party repaired McINTYRE ARENA SUNDAY, OCT. 18 ADMISSION â€" FREE Special Bus Rates, Dalton‘s 7.30 to 11 p.m. Under the Auspices of The District of Cochrane National W ar Finance Committee MASSED CHOIRSâ€""Crusader‘s Chorus" ~Under the leadership of George E. Hale, Music Bac. PORCUPINE MALE CHOIR McINTYRE CONCERT BAND Conductor: Lieutenant J. W. S. Lomas DANCEâ€""United Nations" DANCEâ€"Special "CHORAL PRAYER"â€"Written and composed by E. W. Young Legion. PLEDGEâ€"Rev. W. M. Mustard. INTRODUCTORY SPEECHâ€"R, J. Ennis Accompanist Hammond Organ for Victory Rally,. MILITARY PARADEâ€"Algonquins, Air Cadets, Branch 88 of the ChairMan National War Finance Committee SPECIAL SPEAKERâ€"George R. Ross, Toronto. THIRD _ ictory Loan Rally non, Second Ave visiting her grand Cobalt. 1€ he in Mon a ho left she On Thursday of last week a number of young people met and enjoyedc an nevening of fun playing bingo and other lgames before being regaled with a deâ€" licious lunch served by the hostess, Ssouvenirs were received by every ‘guest, and th bride was delighted by Ithe lovely gifts which were bestowed ‘upon her. to the St. Regis Hotel for the weda?.ng breakfast. The immediate relatives and friends present were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Murray, of Iroquois Falls, Miss Gwendolyn Murray, Miss Anne Mulâ€" cahy, of Timmins, Mr. and Mrs,. Alex Murray and daughter, Jean, from Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. F. Huggins, South Mrs. Lorne Palmer and daughter, Ruth,. from Sault Ste. Nfarie, Mrs. C( Frech, of the Boo, Mts. R. Armstrong ,of Pittsburgh. Later the happy couple left by train for Sudburvy where they will in future reside, The bridegroom‘s gift to the bride was q sterling compact with initials of both, and the date, inscribed. Previous to her wedding the bride was entertained as guest of honour at a personal shower held for her by her sister, Mrs. Frank Huggins, at her home on Broadway. A preview of the wedding dress, trousseau and other gifts was given the guests, who were: Misses Joyce Fames, Jean Andrews, Dorothy SHarp, Maisie Newton, Teresa Cosco, Anne Marie Elliott, Annie Kesnesky, â€"Mrs. Sending gifts but unable to attend were Valerie Bessette, Audrey and Eleanor Jamieson. Lord Mayor of London Thanks South Porcupine South Porcupine, Oct. 14â€"(Special to The Advance)â€"â€"The following letter has just been received by Mr. F. E Cooper, treasurer for the South Porâ€" cupine British Bomb Victims Fund:â€" C. L. Huggins, Mrs. J. Walecke and the zuest of honour. "Dear Sir:â€"I advised having receivâ€" ed through Lloyd‘s Bank Ltd. and the Imperial Bank of Canada the sum of £$215, being a further donation from your branch of the Bomb Victims Fund towards my Emuvire Air Raid Distress Fund, for which Iâ€" enclose herewith official receipt. I am very grateful indeed to you for this further generous donation and shall be glad if my warm thanks can be conveyed to all contributors for the splendid way in which they continue to support my fund." This was signed by the Lord Mayor of London. North Bavy Nugget:â€"In France a judâ€" ge friendly to the Nazis has been slain. According to reports he‘s justice dead as dead can be! + at the ‘Sudden Death of Luke Kelly, Pioneer Resident of North of a heart attack while at work at the Feldman lumber camp Nighthawk Lake Mr. Kelly was sixtvâ€"nine years of age. A real pionesr of the Porcupine he was among the groun who blazed the trail from Kelso to the Porcupine thirtyâ€"~five years ago. Emploved by tite Dailton Brothers in South Porcupine for many yeats, later he came to Schumacher where he was employed by Hamilton and Dwver, then for a short period he worked at the McIntyre mine, finally returning to Fred Dwver where he was employed till within a few months of his death. Schumacher, Octobser 14th. Special t5 The Advance. It was with regret word was received here Friday of the sudden death of Mr. Luke Kellv, who passed away suddenly Had Lived in the Poreupine for Thirtyâ€"Five Years. Funeral services were held Monday in The St. Joachim‘s Parish Churen, South Porcupine. Many of the pioneer residents attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. Father Laâ€"Saile. Burial was made in the South Porecuâ€" pine cemeterv. There were many beauâ€" tiful floral tributes. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwyer had High Mass said on Monday morning in St. Alphonsus Parish Chuâ€" rch, Schumacher. The Pall bearers were:â€" Fred D. Dwysr, Dailton R. Prior, Stan O‘Hara, Art Seguin. Brandon Sun:â€" When we weéere a kid we cut wood for two days to earn a dolâ€" lar to send to a missionary to convert the Japs! THURSDAY. OCTOBER 1i3TH, 19423

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