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@400 0080080000008 000004000 08e 00 d 0O d OA ® O 4400000 00094 A request came from Headquarters in Toronto for donations and the women of the District have responded nobly. The Commit‘ee wishes to thank all the ladies who have contributed in any way. Contributions were received from ladies at Buffalo Ankerite, Paymaster, Dome, Preston East Dome, Pamour, laâ€" dies of the Legion and Eastern Star. toâ€" gether with many articles from South Porcupine ladies. y 51 Jars Cold Cream 31 Tubes Cold Cream 94 Wash Cloths 16 Pace Towels 103 Tins Tooth Powder 5 Tubes Tooth Paste 35 Tooth Brushes 76 Boxes of Pace Powder 13 Jars Arrid 138 Utility Bags 8 Tins Talcum Powdet 56 prs. Garters 90 large 240 medium 360 small 1800 compresses 2400 wipes * The following articles were donated and shipped to Women‘s Auxiliary Serâ€" vices and civilians in Britain during Total â€" 63 articles. sewing Hospi‘al: 12 Dressing gowns â€" Total J2 articles. Women of Porcupine Give Generously to the Women in Britain from P Dressin Bewing Articles and CivV News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District S . i e ce 74 Pkgs. Kleenex 3 Pkgs. Band Aids 11 Spooils Thread 46 Pkgs. Sewing Needles 9 Pkgs., Darning Needles PAOGE Two 7 Pkgs 3 Pkgs sastern Porcupine Red Cross Ships 1,560 Articles to Woâ€" men‘s Auxiliary and Civilians in Britain. Nearly 5,000 Dressings Made, as Well as 794 Other Articles of Sewing and Knitting, 14 Bars Laundry Soap 258 Cakes Toilet Soap 2 Boxes Oxydol 1 Box Ivory Snow 11 Boxes Liix 38 Lipsticks 73 Hair Nets 27 Powder Pufits 2 Large Boxes Powder Puffs 102 Combs 25 cards Bebby Pins 16 Hair Barrettes 10 Rouge 5 Prs. Shoulder Straps Civilian: (Quota) 25 prs. Women‘s Slacks Size 18 15 Women‘s Nightgowns, Size 38 10 Girl‘s Coats, 4 yrs. 35 Blouses, Size 18 30 women‘s Sweaters 20 boys‘ Sweaters, 6 : 7 scarves â€" 6 yrs. 2 prs. boys‘ Stockings 1 pr. Socks, 4 yr. 8 pro. Mitts, 4 yr. Total â€" 63 articles. 35 Blouses, Size 18 155 Blouses, size 4 34 Pinafore Dresses, size 4 10 Pinafore Dresses, size 6 Total â€" 284 articles Nonâ€"Quota 3 Women‘s long Coats, size 18 9 Dressing Gowns, Boys, size 4 7 boys‘ shirts, «size 12 6 girls‘ blouses, size 4 3 Girls‘ blouses, size 10 1 baby jacket 1 nightgown, size 4 1 pr. boys‘ pyjamas, size 5 2 prs. girls‘ pyjamas, size 6 10 large quilts 1 throw quilt 1 crib quilt Total â€"â€"â€"12 Al 168 Surviv S B S id Civilians in Britain 1,560 KNITTINXG â€" Seamen 63 prs. 18" Socks (ribbed) 30 prs. 26" Stockings (ribbed) 16 Turtleneck Sweaters 7 prs, Mitts. } BEFORE ligh neck prs. Gloves ribbed Heln Togues L1 al INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES â€" REAL ESTATE #0 PIXE STREET NORTH 78 BRUCE AV McelInnis Block Phone 112 Tin al ‘Is‘ blouses, size 10 y jacket htgown, size 4 boys‘ pyjamas, Ss1z Fire Threatens, Let:Us Help You Check Your Fire Insurance. Simmsâ€"Hooker Pickering gown, SsIZe 4 ys‘ pyjamas, size 5 irls‘ pyjamas, size 6 Bonnets dresses, size 4 â€" 37 articles Ssewing vivor‘s Bags â€" Total, 168 Quilts Powder Pufts Curlers Sock 116 articles Army eck Sweate ess SBwea‘ers 102 articles Civilian 1‘s Sweaters articles Dressings in Timmins were shipped strict Brancn tvÂ¥, for March, €IH\ article article leeves) @rtActe The Rebekahs held a most successful "bingo" on Friday last in the Masoni¢, Hall. It proved very popular and ni¢é} prizes were given. Those who got sfi "bingoes‘"‘ won the prizes. The firs prize wont to Albert Genereux; secont, Mrs. Jim Baker:; (3), Mrs. Henry Huot; (4), Mrs. Hedley Varker; (5), Miss Edaâ€" ith Telford; (6), Clayton Telford; (7) Helen Genergux. The Legion hall saw another successâ€" ful whist drive on Monday, sponsored by the Legion Auxiliary. Prizewinners were: (1) Mrs. A. Ewing; (2) Miss L. Komami: (3), Mrs. A. Clay. There will be no whistâ€"party next week. The monthly meeting of the Ladiles Auxiiâ€" iary of the Legion will be held on Monâ€" day, not on Tuesday as previously arâ€" ranged. Will all members please note? The whist drives will be resumed on the following Monday (April 19th). Jos. Mitchell, of the RCAFP., was home for the weekâ€"end visiting us parents at Dome Extension. ¢ Jos. Procopio, of the Canadian Navy, is on leave visitng his parents at Dome Extension. 4 W ut e e T e Mr. and Mrs. Allan Lyman, of Straâ€" chan Avenue, and children lef‘? on Monâ€" day to take up residence in Hamilton where Mr. Lyman will do war work. The ladies of the Porcupine Ladies Curling Club are holding a windâ€"up party and banquet tonight (Thursday) at the Airport Hotel. Prizes won for the different events during the curling season will be presented, and a bridgeâ€" party will follow the banquet at which all members and exâ€"members have been invited to attend. Miss Jean Andrews left on Saturday to spend a week in Ottawa visfting atives and friends. The many friends of Mrs. S. Starling are glad to know she is feeling be‘iter after a severe attack of ‘flu. Her daughâ€" ter, Mrs. J. Fulton, of Hearst, is visitâ€" ing her for a time.. LAC and Mrs. Reg. Clark are in town visiting relatives. Tom Kelly, of the R.C.A.F., spent last weekâ€"end in town with his family from Toronto. Jack Burke, of the R.C.N., is on furâ€" lough from New York, visiting his parâ€" ents at Dome Extension. Born â€" On April 6th, in Porcupine General Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Péerâ€" cy Ceasar, of 150 Huot S.., 8. Porcuâ€" pine â€" a daughter. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Elton Jamâ€" ieson, of Porcupine, a son, on April 3rd, in Porcupine General Hospital Ssouth Porcupine, April 7th. Special to The Advance. St. John Ambulance Brigade will give first aid instructions to a new class soon when enough new members have enrolled for the course. Many who have graduated are now receiving inâ€" struction in A.R.P. work. We hear that the Brigade is contemplating putting on a play in the High School early in May. Other Items of Interest from South Poreupine and the Dome. Aid at S.J.A.B. at South Poreupine 2 Pkgs. Bovril Cubes $ Pkgs. Razor Blades 1 Writing Pad 2 Pkgs. Envelopes Total â€" 1,560 articles Most of these articles cannot be purâ€" chas>d in Britain and these gifts will be very much appreciated by the woâ€" men who receive them. New Class in First The many friends of Miss Anna sutâ€" 3 Pkgs. Chiclets 2 Pkgs. Life Savers 3 lbs. Hard Candy 4 Chocolate Bars Orange Stick Belt Carc Card Hooks Eye Rolls While Tape Pkg. Bias Tape Measuring Tapes Tins Camphor TIce Pkg. Emery Board: P #}f Balls Pack Kouth Poreupine 78 BRUCE AVENUE Phone 30 Ont South Porcupine, April 7th. Special to The Advance, The following extract from a Toronto paper, although not concerning a real South Porcupine citizen, is interesting ~o note, because this first Canadian winner of the George Cross wisited bhere quite often in his youth. He was the son of Mr. John Hendry, who is the brother of Mr. Jim Hendry (former Town Engineer of South Porcupine, now at Geraldton) and also of Mr. George Hendry, who is an employee of the Dome Mines and lives at Dome Extension. South Porcupine, April 7th. Special o The Advance. Notice was given last week in a Toâ€" ronto paper that Ralph Green, who it was stated came from South Porcupine, was missing in the Merchant Marine. Enquiries have given us the followâ€" ing information:â€"Ralph Green came to South Porcupine from the Levack Mine, Sudbury, and worked at the Hoyle and Preston East Dome Mines for a time, and two years ago joined the Merchant Marine in Montreal. He first sailed (with Frank Bald of the "©0o0") in the "City of Vancouver," and was last heard from, from Liverpool, England, in September, 1941. He eyâ€" pected to get back to Canada but has not been heard of since. His friends in town with whom he stayed were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McGaghren. Ralph Green Missing From Merchant Marine car â€" denee Winner of George Cross Visited in S. Porcupine â€"â€" wWwas fined charge. Ed. Niemi Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. George Purns, of 137 Rae Ave., on April 5th, a son, in Porcupine General Hospital. Mr. Ed Richardson, of the Dome, has just returned from Waterville, Que., where he attended the funeral of Mr. George Sherman. Mr. Sherman was Mr. Richardson‘s foster fatker; he brought him up from the time when as a young boy he came out from England) Police Court _Mrs. Tyyna Jarvi of Porcupine â€" charged with theft â€" was adjourned for a week, her bail of $1000 being reâ€" newed. John Monk â€" for allowing broken glass on highway â€" was ordered perâ€" sonal service of summons and will apâ€" peéar nex‘ week to answer the charge. D.â€"St. Pierre â€" casie of poor brakes on car â€" also adijiournenr. celled for pounded f For ilop:s Hospital. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cyâ€" biulski, of 30th Fourth Ave., Schumaâ€" Mrs. H. Weir and Mrs. Ron Mansfield (the former Associatse matron of the local 0.E.5. Chapter, and the latter the Worthy Matron) spent a few days in New Liskeard this week. While there they were the guests of Mrs. Prank Findlay, who is the Worthy Matron of Morland Chapter O.ES., New Liskeard, and attended a meeting of the Chapter, at which Mrs. I. MacDonald, D.DG.M., paid her annual visit of Inspection. Grenville Childs, of the RCNVR., of Halifax is spending a week‘s leave with his parents in town. Miss Madigan, of Toronto, is spending sometime in S. Porcupine. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Murdoch Gillis, of 13 MacDonald Hill, a daughâ€" ter, on April 1st, in Porcupine General cher, on April 3rd, a daughter, in Porâ€" cupine General Hospital Mrs. Harold McInnis, of Toronto. is spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Naish, of Tisdale Ave. Mrs. T. Cahill returned on Monday from twoâ€"weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Reg. Roche, of Jerome, Ont. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zanâ€" chin, of 107B Cedar St., a daughter, on April 5th in Porcupine General Hosptâ€" tal. r â€" pleaded not guilty. Police eyvtâ€" nce â€" called after collision with a xi â€" was to the contrary. The taxi iyel said he made no stop at the rner of Commercial and Craword %ce the collision. He was given 15 ys hard labour. His permit was canâ€" lled for 6 months and ihs car, imâ€" 1ren unded for 3 months. For ilegal parking on the highway the lowing paid $5 and costs;:â€" J. Moore, and J. Novakuske. J. Rachky paid $100 and costs for i1â€" al possession of homeâ€"made wine. a kÂ¥ Mrs. J. J. Davis, of the Dome, is in ronto. She was notified of the death an old friend and left to attend ‘he J Muikkala â€" a second offender fined $50 and costs on a drunk also adjourned >s Mcl mto w ind Mrs. Fred Allen, of on Sunday. Also rents is Paratrooper Clifâ€" r first 8. Porcupine Parâ€" has completed his initial t Benning, and will leave Shilo, Manitoba. 4 drunk in charge of ationed at Brantâ€" â€" at the Training ¢ 1 Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and Disâ€" trict. The McIintyre Football Club Ladies‘ Auxiliary held a card party Wednesday evening in the Workers Coâ€"op store, corner Pine and First Ave. Whist was played and the winners of the nre prizes were lst, Mrs. Harry Cowden, Gold Centre; Z2nd, Mrs. W. Rodgers; 3rd, Mrs. F. MacWhinnie; door prize, Mrs. Mary Foy, Timmins. After the cards a social period was enjoyed. The next card party will be held Wed. AprYy town when the attack seized nim. Dr. McLaren was called and proâ€" nounced life extinct. No relatives reside locally, but a letâ€" ter was found on him from an older brother, who lives in Little Bay, Newâ€" foundland. Walsh himself was born in Newfoundland. He was buried on Saturday in ‘T#isdalpe cemetery after funeral service conducted by Rev. Fr LaSalle in St. Joachim‘s R. C. Church, Beverley Kitchen, First Ave., left last week for the RCAF. station at Torâ€" onto. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hall, Korson Bik., First Avo., received a cable telling them of the safe arrival overseas of their son Leslie, of the Royal Canadian Air FPorce. The Schumacher "Happy Gang" care club met Tuesday evening at the home ¢f Mrs. M. Foster, Fourth Ave. Five hundred was played, and the winners of the nice prizes were:â€" I1st, Mrs. 3. Smith; 2nd, Mrs. Buderick; 3rd, Mrs Jack Spiegelhalter. After the cards the hostess served a dainty lunch. After lunch a social period was enjoyed. Schumacher and South Porcupine Firemen Tie in Broomball Game Howard Hall, Korson Blk., left la# week for the RCAF.â€"station at Torâ€" onto. W. Walsh, Oldâ€"timer of Porcupine, Dies at South Porcupine Mrs. Frank Furlong léeft this week for a holiday in Toronto. She was acâ€" companied by her little granddaughter, Patricia Messecar. Jack FPlowers, Coniaurum property, left Sunday for the RCAF. station at Lachine, Quebec. Ted Brooker, Coniaurum proper‘y, left last week for the R.CAFP. station at Toronto. Born â€" Friday, April 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons, Second Avenue â€" a gon. Born â€" Tuesdlay, March 29th, in St. Mary‘s Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Jonn Monaghan 92 Second avenue â€" a daughter. Mrs. Joe TITannarelli, of Toronto, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harâ€" ry Cowden, Gold Centre. Schrmacher, April 7th. Special "o The Advance. South Porcupine Fire Department mei the Schumacher Fire men in their anâ€" nual broomball game last Priday evenâ€" ing at the McIntyre Arena. Supporters of both teams were out in full force to watch a splendid exhibition of broomâ€" ball. The game finished with a tie Schumacher 2, South Porcupine 2. After the game the South Porcupine team were guests of the Schumacher team. A nice social evening was arranged in Miss Olive Miller, R. N., Third Ave., left lasi week to join the nursing staff at the Gooderich The many friends of Fire Chief Charâ€" les Jucksch are pleased to see him aâ€" round again, after being on the sict liss for over a week. the club room at the fire hall. Cards and other games were enjoyed and durâ€" ing the evening a Dutch lunch was serâ€" ved. 0090989609909 90099046 94 009909090 000 08 0 904 # +6 O 4%40%0%008 040804040448 000408 0406000 0%¢%% 00 00 00008 086 0 0 6 SBouth Porcupine, April Tth. Specia o The Advance. An oldâ€"timer of the Poreupine, : rospector named William Walish, age 3 years, who lived in Shaw township was found dead on Railroad Street or Cridav. having sucecumbed *to a hear Ht the energy they need for this e : + Timmins Dairy ; Telephone 935 With more active days ahead vyour yvoungsters need TIMâ€" MINS DAIRY MILK more than ever! Be sure they get their full quart regularly, every day‘ a wo § 152 Can Be Found in _ This Timmins Dairy Milk ed former Miss Plossie Duggan, of South| The Consumer Branch of the Warâ€" Porcupine, and he leaves a little famâ€"| time Prices and Trade Board has pass= ily of four children, the oldest just five ed its objective of 10,000 active volunâ€" years old. | feers it was anncunced by Miss Byime His family had very recently (less| Sanders, Branch director. The 10,000th than two months) moved down to Haâ€"| cfficer to join the Consumer Branch is ley‘s Station from South Porcupine.iMrg, J. K. Lephar, of Swift Current, Great sympathy is being expressed loâ€" lSaskatchewan. cally for the sorrowing widow and b°â€"| n Northern Ontarico, 28 centres have reaved family, who accompanied th6{ meen organized and ar6 nOW voluntarily body back to South Porcupine on Monâ€" serving the Wartime Prices and Trade day' # 'hA-...! . ie s . c He was formerly of South Porcupine and had been in Renfrew only a few months, being employed as a policemen on somd mining property there. He was married, his wife being the former Miss Plossie Duggan, of South Porcupine, and he leaves a little famâ€" ily of four children, the oldest just five sears old. The Canadian Legion, of which Josâ€" eph Dwyer was a member, he having seen service in the last war, attended in a body, and from them his pallbearâ€" ers were selected: Messrs H. Barnes, P. Andrews, J.. Douglas, G. MacDonâ€" P. Andrews, J.. Douglas, G. Ma nell, D. Mitchell and W. Haddon Death followed operation in Renfrew hospital. On Tuesday afternoon a libera serâ€" vice was held in St. Joachim‘s church, with Father LaSalle officiating, and many friends of the deceased in atâ€" tendance. South Porcupine, April 7th. Special to The Advance. The death occurred on April 3rd at Haley‘s Station near Renfrew, of Josâ€" eph Dwyer, aged 43. Interment was made in Tisdale cemetery. First Aid Demonstration and Band at Schumacher Prisoner Sent to the Nearest Military Centre Former 8. Poreupine Man Dies at Halev‘s Station Schumacher, April The Advance. Sunday evening in the McIntyre gymâ€" nasium hall the McIntyre Band under the direction of Lieut. Lomas presented ancther of their popular Sunday evenâ€" ing concerts. During the evening a demonstration on "First Aid" was given by the members of the Schumacher branch of the St. John Ambulance Briâ€" gade. Dr. G.C. Armitage, was chairâ€" gade. Dr. G.C. Armitage, was chairâ€" man for the brigade and afiter each demonstration, Dr. Armitage would exâ€" plain the treatment accorded each case. During the evening splos by Mrs. G. C. Atrmitage and Mrs. Lorenzo were highly appreciated and received much applause from the audience. A splenâ€" did evening was brought to a close with the band playing the National Anthem. Short Jail Term for wJos. Pelletier and Then Escortâ€" ed for Examination. In The Advance last week it was notâ€" ed that Jow@sph O. Pelletier was fined $25.00 for failure to notify the National Selective Service of change of address as required by the Mobilization regâ€" ulations. He was also fined $55.00 and cwosts for alterations on his regisâ€" tration card. He paid the fines last week but this week he was back again in court with +wo more charges against him. The first charge was that he had failed to submit himself! for medical examination as required by the Mobilâ€" ization Act, although duly notified to do so. When the magistrate read the charge in its formal phraseology, and YiZXt M T W Jrd, MIrs. T. . Fred Webba M 11 was enjoyed. Durâ€" i dainty lunch was lis and Miss Jean seting will be heid i at <the home o> "\rst Ave. ith. Special nxme ol Ave. ‘There enlover corp. LaAngille, plained that de Pelletier seemed answering the c for medical exan law. The magis tion.. The magistrate explaina to Pelâ€" letier that if the military wanted him and he passed the tests he would be right there for them, while if he was no. wanted for medical or other reaâ€" sons they could turn him out and he would be free to go. Peleltier was acâ€" cordingly taken down to North Bay yesâ€" terday, under escort. The second charge agains‘:‘him was withdrawn. In Northern Ontario, 28 centres have been organized and are now voluntarily serving the Wartime Prices and Trade Board Consumer Branch, answering the appeal of Nronald Gordon, Chairman of the Board who 15 months ago asked the of Canada for assistance in controlling prices and thereby preventâ€" ing inflation. V aluable Volunteer Work for the Consumer Branch 0 S.dAFL atL ‘he tiing of week. After the six da the magistrate ordered, .o be taken under escor military centre for me milltary tlon. * Most recent of the centres organized in this region was‘ Sturgeon Falls and ask e Refresh yourself with the glorious taste and aroma oftruly choice Havana... Light a Bachelor... It costs only 11 nined subm N€ titil ad speak ganization 0o Miss Sand Meeting of Kiwanis on Monday for Attendance Only The Kiwanis Club meeting on Monâ€" day will be for attendance purposes only, the regular meéeting being postâ€" poned to Friday, April 16th, the occaâ€" sion of the visit to Timmins of Squadâ€" ron Leader J. D. Parks, who will be the guest speaker for the day. Blairmore Enterprise:â€" And there was the Scotchman who bought only one spur. He figured that if one side of the horse went, the other had to folâ€" low. . Mrs. E. C. Shepherd, »»cretary of ine omen‘s Regional Advisory Committec North Bay. announced :‘oday that rangements are underway for the orâ€" nization of every populated centre in P REPARED TO TAKE OUTâ€"â€"35¢ ts committoes have been at Sudâ€" Kirkland Lake, Timmins and Coâ€" TRY OUR DELICIOUS of the