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Vol. XXVII. No. 41 Reports That Miners From Timmins Are Well Satisfied At Sudbury w mm In contradiction to some of the carelessly circulated stories regarding men returning from Sudbury to Porcupine and Kirkland, The Sudbury Star last week interviewed the miners from this part of the North Land taking jobs in the base metal mines at Sudbury. The Star also published a page of pictures and through the kindness of The Star, some of these nictures are renroduced herewith. «y 1e â€"â€" __> * ie About Communicating With Prisoners of W ar Interned in Enemy Lands Mrs. J. Kinsey, 52 Hollinger avenue, phone 2464â€"J, is the convener of the "Prisonersâ€"ofâ€"War" Committee of the Timmins Red Cross and is taking a very keen and active interest in the work. Mrs. Kinsey is calling on all the next of kin in Timmins of all soldiers, sailors and airmen reported as being prisonersâ€"ofâ€"war and offering the help of the Society and her own personal assistance in establishing communicaâ€" tion between the prisonersâ€"ofâ€"war in enemyâ€"held territory and the families or friends here. Any who have relatives or near friends in enemy internment camps will be able to get all possible information from Mrs. Kinsey who is devoting a large amount of time and study to the rules and regulations in regard to prisonersâ€"ofâ€"war. Letters and Postcards May be Sent Free, Except by Air +. Mrs. Kinsey has gone carefully through the ‘"‘"Regulations concerning Communication with Prisonersâ€"ofâ€"War Interned Abroad," as issued by the Post Office Department of Canada and from the 8â€"page booklet has selected the folâ€" lowing asâ€"~of special interest and imâ€" portance: Letters and postcards may be sent free, except those intended for transâ€" mission by air mail which must be preâ€" paid. Correspondence is to be posted in the usual way. Letters and postcards should. be clearly written or typed and letters should not exceed two sides of a sheet of notepaper; otherwise such mail is liable to delay and may even not be delivered by the authorities in the country to which it is address. Letters and postcards must deal with purely personal matters. Care must be taken that no information of any kind is given which might be of use to the enemy . No reference to naval, miliâ€" tary, aerial, economic or political matâ€" ters is allowed, and movements of any members of His Majesty‘s Porces or any warship or merchhant ship must not be mentioned. Any ‘enclosure in a lett@® may Cause delay. â€" Picture postcards or pictorial matter of any kind must not be sent; an exception is however, made in the case of snapshots or unmounted photoâ€" graphs of a personal nature. How to Address Mail The top left hand corner of the enveâ€" lope shouldbear the words, "Prisonersâ€" ofâ€"War Post," with Kriegsgefangenpost if in German hands, and "Service de: Prissonniers de Guerre," if in Italiar hands. The address of the prisonerâ€"0o war should include Navy, Army or Air Force number, rank, Christian name ol initials and surname; Canadian (or Briâ€" tish, etc> prisonerâ€"ofâ€"wal prisonerâ€"of war number, if known; camp address country in interment. Personal Parcels Once every three months the next 0o kin of prisonersâ€"ofâ€"war in enemy ter ritory is allowed to send him a "per: sonal" parcel. The next of kin is th person so designated in the official re cords. . â€" hk ous _AE e : m w . * Je ~o ol EeC me ues WMs : EOE i: 0 C N6 Mn C Approximately 30 of the new arrivals were interviewed and each one expressed himself Mail. Personal Parcels May be Sent Once Every Three Months by "Next of Kin." Articles That May beSent. attention Letter Post that a prisoner may receive only .one persomal parcel every three months, and that "personal" parcels from any other source will not be permitted. Prisonerâ€"ofâ€"War _ Regimental._NO.......¢.........;.....1.. T Name ....... Canadian Prisonerâ€"of War No CaAMD .A esc iess on in se Name of : Country .:....... . The following is the way to address (in ink) the personal parcels for Packing of Parcels Parcels must not weight more than 11 Ibs. and must be carefully packed to withstand rough treatment, as they have to be rehandled a number of times durâ€" ing transit. Parcels must also be packâ€" cd in such a way as to facilitate the examination by the censorship authorâ€" ities. The name and address of the sender must be clearly written on‘ the cover of the parcels except in cases where the sender is a member of His Majesty‘s Forces in which case he must give the address of a relative or friend and may request the relatives or friend to forâ€" ward any acknowledgements in respect of the parcel. "Personal" parcels not bearing the address of the sender cannot go forâ€" ward. A list (in duplicate) of the contents must always be enclosed in the parcel and must include the full name and address of the prisonerâ€"ofâ€"war and the name and address of the sender. Forms for this purpose may be obtained on application to the Chief Postal Censor, Ottawa. Permissable Articles Among the articles which may be sent are the following: Blankets, Briiliantine in tins. brushes of all kinds, Buttonâ€"cleaning outfits (solid, not liquid polish) Chewing gum, Chocolate bars, Cigâ€" arette rolling machines, but NOT cigarâ€" ettes or cigarette papers. Clothing, including underwear, civiâ€" openers. Shoe Poli or in tubes) Small musical instruments. soap of all kinds. Towels.. face cloths and sponges. Return of Prohibited Articles "Personal" parcels will be examined and repacked under the supervision of the postal censorship, and any prohiâ€" AS Kit bags. Knitting nee Mending kits, contair eedles, thread, etc. Penciis, Pipes, Tobacco sSafety razors and blade Deé AMbCS icture anvas for ntifrice <( Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDLY PERSONAL PARCEL including underwear, ClViâ€" ice shirts, any footwear, forts or uniform. ilks and cottons, plain linen or embroidering. (solid or powder) but not tE ng needles containing bit ale or and woo! thimble unbreakâ€" First Reported Case of Man "Failing to Report" At Kapuskasing last week Alexander Lafontaine charged by the R.C. M. P. with failing to report for military serâ€" vice, was convicted on the evidence preâ€" sented and was sentenced to three monâ€" ths imprisonment. ‘After he serves the term he will still be subject to call as before with the prospect of a still heavâ€" ier penalty for failure to report. This is the first case of its kind reported in the North. Guelph Mercury:â€" It is hard to stick at the job and take care of things, but it is easier than to let them slide and take the consequences. Schumacher Red Cross Makes Shipment of 615 Articles for September In Addition to the Above Much Work has Been Done on 144 Navy Ditty Bags Being Packed by the Branch. All Makin‘x Khaki Socks Asked to Hand Them in This Month The following is the shipment to The Canadian Red Cross headquarters from the Schumacher Branch for the month of September:â€" British Civilian 20 of Unit No. 17â€"each unit contains contains 1 jacket, 1 pair long trousers, 2 shirts, size 12 years nrticles. 8 of Unit No. 14â€"each unit contains 1 skirt, 2 blouses, size 36 â€" Totalling 24 articles. 5 large quilts 150 diapers 5 nightgowns, size 38 15 pairs pyjamas, size 8 years 29 babies nightgowns 2 women‘s blouses, size 36 2 girls‘ coats, size 4 years. 4 boys‘ sweaters, 12â€"14 years. 9 Girls‘ sweaters, sizes 4â€"12 years 2 pairs long sockees, 5â€"12 years 1 pair mitts. 20 bedjackets 5 surgeon‘s gowns (laundered) 40 surtical towels 12 pillow cases (laundered) 7 pairs pyJamas 2 pairs extra pyjJama trousers 2# pneumonia Jackets 1 dressing gown Knitted Goodsâ€"Women‘s Au: 12 pairs sockees 2 sleevless sweaters 2 pullovers with sleeves 9 calots 6 pairs gloves 13 paIrs IO0Nn§ wWCaInelio . ouJ ribbed 27" 8 pairs ribbed Seamen‘s socks 18 20 pairs Seamen‘s socks 1 pair Seaboot stockings 5 turtleneck sweaters 30 pairs leather faced mitts 17 pairs mitts 2 sleeveloss sweaters 1 72 inch scarf 3 turtleneck tuckâ€"ins Army and Air Force turtleneck sweaters 4 6 turtienecKk® SWeawklos 6 Balaclava helmets 12 sleeveless sweaters 3 body belts 9 scarves, 46 inch HMHospital Supplies Navy Supplies long Seamen‘s stockings as distinctly satisfied with conditions as he had found them. "The first few days found them somewhat at sea" says The Star, "but by yesterday each man had become accusâ€" tomed to the quarters and expressed a sincere desire to stay and see it through, thus spikâ€" ing malicious rumord which have circulated that the majority of the men were discontent and only too ready to quit their jobs. In the picture to the left here, Howard: Bolton, deâ€" monstrates that he is glad to be "back home." Raised in Levack, Howard has been workâ€" TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 1942 â€"Women‘s Auxiliary Totalling 80 Timmins Boy Scouts Take in Over $500 in Apple Day Here Hustling Boys Sell 7,500 Apâ€" ples at Annual Event. All day Saturday the Timmins Boy Scouts were busy at ‘‘Apple Day", an annual event observed by Boy Scouts throughout the Dominion. As noted in recent issues of The Advance "Apple Day" is the one occasion in the year when the Boy Scouts make appeal to the Public for support Oof the work that is of such value to the community and ; Any knitter who is knitting khaki |socks is urgently requested to hand them in to the workroom before Novâ€" ;ember ist as these are socks to go in ) the Christmas boxes to the boys overâ€" iseas from this branch. Your coâ€"Operâ€" lation has been splendidâ€"Keep up the Making a grand total of 615 articles. In addition to the above shipment much work has been done on 144 Navy ditty bags which are being packed and which will be credited in the October shipâ€" ment. Victory Loan Campaign Emphasized at Meeting of Kiwanis on Tuesday __________ L Victory Loan Committee Asks for Support by Attending Rally on Sunday, October 18th. Kiwanian Jack Walker Asks for Support of Campaign. Kiwanian Jos. Jackâ€" _son Outlines Aims of Victory Loan Committee. Pictures Shown. N T s CGn account of Monday, the regular Kiwanis day of meeting being Thanksâ€" giving Day and a statutory holiday, this week‘s luncheon of the Timmins Kiwaâ€" nis Club was held on Tuesday at the Empire hotel. It proved to be a regular iatart TaAaan Campaign event. In the work until Victory giving Day and a statu week‘s luncheon of the nis Club was held on Empire hotel. It prove« Victory Loan Campaig first plate A iCUIVEL Wadeo i‘ Victory Loan Committe« Kiwan right i Oct. 19th. Then came a brief but effective adâ€" ed dress by Kiwanian Jos. Jackson, who 12 gave a graphic outline of the aims of ine CVietiwy Toun Cominittee. in Next Kiwa very able ap) whi 3 steel helmet caps 2 aero caps nembe A ) 2rs to support start, by atte i for Sunday, in Jack Walké loan â€"camp on Monday 1 ndin Oct. a C the country. Even on their annual "Apple Day" the Boy Scouts do not ask for contributions â€" they sell apples trusting to their good salesmanship to make enough profit to carry the work through the year. This year‘s Apple Day was a great success in every way. The Scouts made a record, selling 7,500 apples, and bringing in no less a sum than $501.54. The feaure of the day apart from the record results, was the persistent but courteous way in which the lads all day long carried through their able work. Red Shield Women‘s Auxiliary Doing Much War Work Officers Elected Last Week at Meeting at S.A. Citadel On Monday night last week the meetâ€" ing of the Red Shield Women‘s Auxilâ€" iary was held in the Salvation Army Hall. An election of officers was held Shipment pairs socks, cles knitted ed of civil an FTY ‘Timm R.S.W.A. y of every given to end. t for this , 19 sweal for this month 19 sweaters, 12 wear, 4 quilts in clothing. k McDow A C arious groups doâ€" h the Red Shield 11 goods received were packed for cided that meetâ€" ire to be held the month and an inâ€" l1 interezsied perâ€" Wa ing at McIntyre Mine in the Timmins district, but he indicates here that it is no novelty for him to be donning heavy safety bocts to go underground at Levack. In the centre picâ€" tre picture Charles Paul, formerly of Timmins, laces on the safety protector devices that guard his ‘"muckers", In the nicture at the right, Paul Virtanen, of Timmins punches in for his first shift at Levack. He was eagerly looking forward to playing his part in the base metal industry by getting to work underground." includes 75 other artiâ€" d a quanâ€" WAC now had T ead ou howâ€" and Publisked in Timminsa, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY Asks Coâ€"operation for Sailors of the Canadian Navy and Merchant Navy The following appeal is made by Dr. J. A. McInnis Chairman for the District of Cochrane Branch Navy League Oof Canada:â€" To the People of the District of Porcupine Appeal Made for Funds and Ditty Bags. Dr. J. A. MceiInnis States the Case for the Sailors and Urges the Porcupine District to Do Its Bit. Dear Friends:â€" The District of POYCâ€" |apie to put the gift into a Ditty Bag upine Branch of the Nav_v. League O ‘witn your name thereon. Canada asks the coâ€"operation and 4Sâ€" | _ you may deliver the articles to one sistance of all those in the Porcupin@ ‘of our Branch Convenors to be forâ€" District interested in the welfare of warded to Navy League Headquarters; Sailors serving in the Royal ‘Canadian ‘or if you so desire, send direct to Woâ€" Navy and in the Merchant Navy, 1N ‘men‘s Committeeâ€"Navy League Headâ€" contriuting as many as posâ€" fquarters, 1118 Bay Street, Toronto, (Onâ€" sible for the sailors this Christmas. _ ‘tario Division), In which case will We would especially appeal to the you please notify our General Conâ€" Women of the District to help in this venor for record purposes. essential service. It will not only be | Addresses of Convenors, Ditty Bags, contributing to Canada‘s war effort but : Comforts, Gifts. will also be a source of great satisfacâ€" ' Timmins â€" General Convenor; Mrs, tion to the mothers here and elsewhere J. A. McInnis, 18 Pine Street, North. throughâ€"out Canada whose sons and Subâ€"Convenors: Mrs. S. Crewes, 111 kin now serving in our Canadian and Hemlock Street; Mrs. H. W. Lloyd, 159 Merchant Marine. ‘Spruce Street North. Ditty bags will be provided for sendâ€" | Schumacher â€"Convenor: Mrs. A. H. ing the gifts and comforts. Cooke,, Mcintyre Property, The following is a list of appropriate | South Porcupine â€" Convenor: Mrs, articles thost needed;â€" |G. O. Scott, 207 Front street t Sweaters and sOCks. Small towel and wash cloth Handkerâ€" chiefs, Tooth Brush and Tooth Powder, Shaving Soap, Cigarettes, Pipe and Toâ€" bacco, Writing Paper and envelopes, Fountain Pen or Pencil, Small Book er Digest, Flashlight and Refill, Gameé, Puzzle, PJjlaying Cards,, Box of Biscuits, Hard Candy or Cake (in sealed conâ€" tainers) not glass, Raisins and Nuts, Dates and Figs, Condensed Coffee or Cocoa,, Condensed Milk, Tinsg of Pruit, Fruit Juices, Soup or Ftsh, First Aid Kit, "housewife" containing shce Laces and Shoe Polish, Buttons, Needles, Thread (black and white), Mending Wool, (navy and grey), Plain Pms Safety Pins, Comb, Razor Blades, Scisâ€" sors. BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF FIRE IPLEASE DO NoT PUT ANY KIND OF | MATCHES IN DITTY BAGS Owitr been and For Christmas this year the Ontari Division of the Navy League has bee asked to supply 50,000 wellâ€"filled Ditt There is a detfi cuid cost QN. Some of vIne s be plac nsure th ribution â€" for the saillo uested L Dominio ost needed ;â€" Knitted articles s and socks. »wel and wash clot Timmins, Oct. 14th 1942 C of the Royal Cana e Merchant Navi 1J s, â€" Needles, * Mending Plain Pins, lades, Scisâ€" 1€ ha Your gifts will fill many Ditty Bags. o if you wish to send one or more special gifts, particularly knitted artiâ€" 'cles, will you please wrap your gifts, write lyour name and address on the outside of the package stating what is contained therein, so that we will not need to open the package but will be ‘able to put the gift into a Ditty Bag ‘with your name thereon. You may deliver the articles to one ‘of our Branch Convenors to be forâ€" Single Copyâ€"Five Cents l Maijesty the sick an shipwrecked ter the depe The Navy tire efforts | for funds with which to | sible encouragement to ti task is an enormous on( the coâ€"operation of every man and child. sea in sSNnij kindly dee and saillo The Pioneer Paper of the Porcupine. Established 1912 ‘ In @tior > as they art the Red C1 J. A. McInnis, MD,, Chairman for District cupine Branch, Navy I Canada. ArIm 116 endent y Leag of £mME Convenor: Myrs,. street s constantly apâ€" nd playing cards sailors, We can s of cards and o no end. â€" The e glad to colâ€" before you disâ€" be a source of lonely seamen »voting Its Empire se1 1¢ 1C %» meY ind w nd as the triotic orâ€" serve His es, so the serve that ) down to neir spirit ng hospiâ€" look after 1e care of coking afâ€" @at publi( y pos need Por 16 ()â€"