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Porcupine Advance, 20 Apr 1944, 1, p. 4

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He faces death day after day. Someâ€" times he lives on nothing more than "iron ration." There‘s little chance for sleep. The enemy is always there, just out front. Johnny hasn‘t won a medal. He has not been cited for "gallantry in the face of the enemy." He‘s just another soldier who is fighting bravely. After all, that‘s his duty. He‘s just another soldler willing to pay HIS price for YOUR freedom! â€" Johnny asks only one thing . . . that the folks back home, ALL of them pitch in to support him and the others like him. He‘s willing to GIVE everything. He expects YOU to LEND your dollars. That‘s not much to ask, is it? Get ready NOW to Buy Victory Bonds (National War Finance Committee) Johnny isn‘t fighting for medals . Johnny doesn‘t even like fighting! He doesn‘t like sleeping in a slit trench instead of his own comfortable bed He doesn‘t like killing other men. But he‘s doing it. a On Tuesday night the McIntyre gymâ€" nasium was the scene of a gay affair when close to five hundred people gatâ€" hered for the Retail Merchant‘s Dance .. . Music was supplied by Gene Crocco and his orchestra giving forth with rhumbas waltzes and all good Ameriâ€" can swing . ... the hepcats had the chance to really tear if off, too, a jitterbug contest being‘ staged, and the judges awarding prizes to the two best couples from the town‘s jivin‘ continâ€" gent . . . Judges for the contest were Benny Klieman, Zig Ostrowski,. Bill f’ierce and Mrs. N. Sisson, and the prizes were awarded to Bep Guidolin and his partner, Helen Mustato; and Joe Cunliffe and his partner Helen Chaâ€" lut . .. Another novelty of the evening was the Spot dance, winners being Mr. and Mrs. Tony Delmonte . . The dance from everyone‘s viewpoint was indeed Aa great success, all present seeming to be having a wonderful time . .. On Saturday afternoon the Dafâ€" fodil Tea which was held at the First United Church by the Woâ€" men‘s Association was indeed a great success . . . Its cheery setting of Easter and Springtime motifs, and the fresh bouquets of flowers throughout the room did much to increase the bright social atmosâ€" phere which was prevalent during the whole afternoon . . . A delightâ€" ful luncheon was served the visitors and consisted of many dainty de=â€" lectables which were greatly enâ€" joyed . . . . A home bake table containing a great variety of tasty and attractive homeâ€"made goods was the source of much pleasure to the guests who quickly bought up the array of goodies . . . another table consisted of a display of apâ€" rons which were also quickly sold to delighted purchasers . . . The afâ€" ternoon was indeed a great social and financial success. Third Ave. at Cedar Street TIMMIN®S JEWELLER â€" OPTOMETRIST Last Thursday the members of the Mackay knitting and sewing circle met for a quilting bee which ROADS: Overloading Will Not Be Allowed Halfâ€"loading Regulations as Outlined in the Highways Traffic Act are Now in Force The abuse of roads by a few, causes great inconvenie District coâ€"operation in the protectlon of the roads District benefit. Penalty for overloading is a fine or imprisonment, or both. Peéerâ€" mits may also be suspended. Traffic Officers will be on duty in this Distr ict to ched\ioc Your coâ€"operation to prevent unlawful and unnecessary abuse of roads is earnestly solicited. f Trost action during the Spring months causes road beds to get soft and readily subject to damage from Traffic. The Sixth Annual Ice Carnival of the Porcupine Skating club was inâ€" deed an extravaganza on ice, and each and every artist is to be complimented on the fine performance presented . . . the training and skating ability of each participan# proved to the audience the untiring and devoted efforts of Miss Madge Austin, gold medallist and proâ€" fessional instructress of the Porcupine Skating Club . . . The costumes and scenic effects are to be highly menâ€" tioned, the costumes being most attracâ€" tive and true to character, and the scenes being presented in such a way (through the pages of a story boock) that it was both unique and precisely to the point . . . Miss Gretchen Merrill, guest star on the programme, received hearty applause and numerous encores and skated right into the hearts of her Porcupine fans . . . Our young local arâ€" tists also put on superb performances and did prove to us who the skating stars of toâ€"morrow will be. day evening, April 18th, at the Legion Hall, prizeâ€"winners were. Ladies, Mrs. S. Hornell, Mrs. W. Bezanson and Mrs. I. Locke: Gentlemen‘s prizes were won by Mr. E. Beaulne, MrsS. H. J. McGarry, and Mrs. Lemieux . . . Mrs. U. Bezanâ€" son won the tournament prize which was a War Savings Certificate, and which will be presented to her next week . . . A goodly number of members attended the Ladies‘ Auxiliary Comfort Tea held in the Legion hall yesterday afternoon ; . . It was noted that there will be no tea held next week but they will be resumed the following, Wednesâ€" day . . . Present yesterday were: Mrs. J. shaw, Mrs. H. J. McGarry, Mrs. R. M. Smith, Mrs. W. Wilkinson, Mrs. Les. Mason, Mrs. A. Borland, Sr.. Mrs. B. Richards, Mrs. F. Curtis, Mrs. B. Ketâ€" ley, Mrs. C. Davison, Mrs. G. Kwekkeâ€" boom, Miss Marie Davison, Mrs. C. Boyd, Mrs. S. Renaud, (Mrs. M. Olsen and Mrs. H. Bekke. Canadian Legion Post 88 marching side by side with Victory Loan Oorâ€" ganization. Mr Les Nicholson, preâ€" sident of the Canadian Legion, himself an active member of the Public Reâ€" lations Section for the Sixth Victory Loan is making plans for extra veteran activity in the drive beginning on April 24th. "No one is more conscious of the ineed for unified effort to put the town over the top, than the old servicemen !who have a complete understanding of what fighting men are going through," isa.ld Mr. Nicholson. The Canadian Leâ€" gion Post 88 stand ready to serve. On Tuesday night a most successâ€" ful musicale was presented at the Mountjoy United Church for the musicâ€"lovers of the Porcupine . . . There was a large attendance to hear the programme and the auâ€" dience showed by their enthusiasâ€" tic applause their appreciation and enjoyment of the numbers presentâ€" ed by the local artists . .. The musical concert was presented by the Porcupine Music Teachers‘ Asâ€" sociation under the auspices of the Women‘s Association of Mountjoy United Church. continued over from the afternoon to the evening, and after which the members had fully completed two quilts . . . Following the bee the members held their regular monthly meeting during which plans were made for the party to be held in honour of the third anniversary of the Women‘s Auxiâ€" liary of the church at the next monthly meeting, May 4th . . . Afâ€" ter the business portion of the meeting, a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served. At the weekly whist drive held Tues anadian Legion, No. 88 Stands Ready to Serve Division Enginger, Department of Highwaysâ€"Ontario. ONTARIO . LONGSTAFEFE, 88 marching nvenience to many. roads will result in Officers Elected Yesterday for Women‘s Institute Yesterday afternoon at the Hollinger Hall, the members of the Golden Star Women‘s Institute attended their reguâ€" lar monthly meeting which opened with the Institute Ode, and the Lord‘s prayâ€" er. Mrs. W. Johnston, president was in the chair. Two Donations Given and Plans. Made for Next Meeting. During the regular business portion of the meeting various reports were presented by the conveners and a specâ€" ial vote of thanks was given by the auditors to the secretary and treasâ€" urer for the orderliness of their fyles. Two donations were given, one for the Porcupine bomber squadron, and one to the W. I. headquarters. Mrs. A. Jack acted as chairman for the election of officers. Election reâ€" sults were as follows: President, Mrs. wW. Johnston:; ist, viceâ€"pres. Mrs. L\ Marriott: 2nd viceâ€"pres., Mrs.:C. Deâ€" Long:; secretary, Myrs. M. McIntosh; Treasurer, Mrs. A. McCharles: District Director, Mrs. A. Jack; Directors Myrs. A. Welin, Mrs. J. Holdon, Mrs. W. Crispin; Pianist and Programme COnâ€" vener, Mrs.â€"C. Surman; Sick and visitâ€" ing committee Myrs. A. McDonald and Mrs. H. Turner; Publicity representaâ€" tive, Mrs. Peter Jeffrey. It was noted that the next meeting to be held on May 17th, will be a Moâ€" ther and Grandmother meeting, and will take the form of a social afternoon. The social is under convenership of Mrs. T. Marriott. § During the meeting vesterday, it was voted by the members to buy another Victory Bond in the coming Sixth Vicâ€" tory Loan. Mr. L. Hanian Gives Interesting Talk at Meet Tuesday Is Guest Speaker for Central Home and School Associaâ€" tion Meeting. The Central Home and Sschool Asâ€" sociation held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening, April 18th, at 8 p.m. After the business ‘of the evening musical entertainment was enjoyed by all. "The Blue Danube" and "Gavotte" were presented as a violin duet by Wilâ€" liam Wagner and George Divock, puâ€" pils of Central School. Another vioâ€" lin duet was given by Julius Kovac and Steve Kristoff, pupils of Birch St. school, who played the numbers "Onâ€" ward Christian Soldiers" and "Carnival of Venice" Mr. L. Hanlan, provincial Agricultural CcONSUMER‘S RATION COUPON CALENDAR 54, 55, 56, 57 Expire 2 .3 16 SV N Butter Coupons 224 10 17 THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, QONTARIO 2 5 FOR SALEâ€"Carrot Juice Extractorâ€" electric. Capacity 2 quarts in . minutes. Box R. L. câ€"o The Advance MILLER: In treasured remembrance of our darling Carroll Joanne who went to be with Jesus, April 22nd, 1943. "Somewhere back of the sunset where loveliness never dies She dwells in that land of glory With dreams in her uplifted eyes. Some day, some time, we know not guest speaker, db LIIC 34. a very interesting talk dens. He expained cu ent kings of fertilizer Representative for this district was guest speaker, at the meeting, and gave a very interesting talk on Victory Garâ€" dens. He expained culiturs, the differâ€" ent kinds of fertilizers to Uuse, and he also distributed pamphlets on diseases of vegetables, prevention, and the cure, canning of vegetables, etc..etc. After a question period in joined, Mr. Art. Skelly moved thanks to Mr. Hanlan for his ing address. The meeting closed wi of the National Anthem. Algonquins, Cadets, and Boy Scouts at Funeral Services for Albert Kelly Wednesday morning of this we Popular Young Soldier Honâ€" oured in Death. a most impressive event. This popular young sisldier «died at Crillia from aA heart attack. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs James Kelly, 47 Cody avenue, and was 19 years old â€"at the time of death. He had been an ardent Boy Scout, and was a First Class Scout, training for Assistant Scout Master at the time of his enlistment. He had been a Scout for five years, and had been Leader of the Fox Patrol here. Albert was another of the able lads who had served on The Advance delivery staff. 2 Present were: Mrs. M. Shields, Mrs. < D. Dennis, Mrs. J. McGarry, Mrs. S. Carver, Mrs. A. Borland, Jr.. Mrs. D. Forsley, Mrs. 8. MacLean, Mrs. Dorothy | MacLean, Mrs. Mabel VanRassel Mrs. lW. Devine, the hostess, Mrs Killeen and the guest of honour, Mrs, Charbonâ€" neaAlu. On Monday evening 48 of the 8th Boy Scout Troop were at his home here to pay the last tribuets to their late Patâ€" rol Leader. The funeral yesterday morning. was with both military and Boy Scout honâ€" ours. Attending in a body were the 4th and Bth Boy Scout troops, the Alâ€" gonquins, and the Army Cadets. There was a military service at the cemetery. Funeral services were conducted at Natre Trame de TLourdes church. ‘The Funeral services were conducled atl Notre Dame de Lourdes church. The pallbearers were Scoutmaster iP. Bouâ€" chard, Assistant Scoutmaster F. St. Denis and Troop Leaders C. Tambeau, Remond Carbonneau and Roger Carâ€" bonneau, and J. A. Ayotte, president of the group committee of the |8th Troop. Mass was said ‘by S Father Brouillard, assist Theriault and Rev. Fr. when We shall meet our again."‘ ; Ever remembered, Nanna and Mass was said by Scout Chaplain Father Brouillard, assisted by Rev. Fr. Theriault and Rev. Fr. Gaboury. A large of relatives and friends attended the funeral. Several masses, offered by the Troops 4 and will be said for him. Surprise Party Held by Mrs. G. J. Killeen W ednesd: There were many mass flowers from relatives and f The home of Mrs. C ral avenue, was the sc prise party last night bonneau, of Arnprior teemed resident of Charbonneau has bee in Timmins and lea return to her home i Last night a ver evening was spent, two tables of 500, other games with 500 were Mrs. W. D¢ S. Carver, consolati( Later in the eve served an especially cious lunch. The funeral of 12 IN MEMORIA M APRIL 2/ Butter Coupon 56 Butter Coupon 57 Sugar Coupans 30, 31 Preserves oupons 17, 18 Valid Butter Coupon 58 Teaâ€"Coffee Coupons Tâ€"30, 1â€"31 Valid Butter Coupon 59 sadly missed by inddad Gibbons. Albert Kelly on loved one onCce THURSDAY InmnIt YI the singin pri which all a vote of interestâ€" cards and iends. Ln Mr: end M € V ing Oous al LIMITED DIVIDEND NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an in terim dividend of Five (S¢) Cents per share, payable in Canadian Funds, has been declared by the directors of AUNOR GOLD MINES LIMITED, payâ€" able June 1, 1944, to shareholders of reâ€" cord at the close of business May 8, 1944. Toronto, April 14, 1944 LIMITED (No Personal Liability) DIVIDEND NO. 107 Notice is hereby given that a diviâ€" dend of fiftyâ€"five and oneâ€"half cents (55%%e¢) per share in Canadian currency will be paid on June 1, 1944, to shareâ€" holders of record at the close of busiâ€" ness May 1, 1944. (No Personal Liability) DIVIDEND NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an inâ€" terim dividend of Five Cents (5¢c) per share, payable in Canadian funds, has been declared by the Directors of HALLNOR [MINES LIMITED (No Perâ€" sonal Liability) payable June 1, 1944 to shareholders of record at the close of business May 8, 1944. By Order of the Board. § * J. R. BRADFIELD, Secretary. Toronto, Ont., April 12, 1944 Hallnor Mines Limited AUNOR GOLD MINES By Order of the Board. J. R. BRADFIELD, secretary Mcintyre Porcupire Mines By Order of the Board Treasurer Dated at Toronto, April 13, 1944. V alid V alid Brother, Should You Spend a Dime? SVGA TEA COFFEE BUTTER 2 ] [4 A\ dime is small change! (10:) But when a lot of dimes march out of your pocket they soon become dollars that start to Fight other doilars, gfi\-:for the new neckties, dresses or Curni#ture left for us to buv. This battle of the dollars is called INFLATION or furniture left for us to buy. becouse it starts prices rising ! FR I d *~ * 6h dollar is worth! For instance, during the lost wor, people had to pay °7 to heip reveal the dangers that inflation represen 1 pound 2 ounces 4 pound pound 2 2 29 15 Keep Yous Dobla» Hizh! _ or potronize black markets...it makes your dollars worth MOR t ! SAT Publis hed by THE BRENWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) WANTEDâ€"Boarding Homes for Childâ€" ren of School Age. Apply to Child ren‘s Aid Society, Room 4, Municipal Building, Timmins. North Bay Nugget: Canada‘s highest monument to the current war will be the national debt. ®@ | ‘:00’00000:00000:03:0000000:0000:0000000000000 1c A WORD PER INSERTION (minimum 25¢) 14c A WORD PER TNSERTION IF CHARGED (Minimum 35¢) All Classified Advertising must be paid before insertion to obtain cash rate. The Advance will not be responâ€" sible for errors occurring in teleâ€" phoned fadvertisements, or as a reâ€" sult of copy not carefully, legibly written. Mistakes occurring from these sources are wholly at adverâ€" tiser‘s risk. Crushers, 25 cvcele motors and minâ€" ing and milling equipment. g‘ ‘Ab Address Oe BDorupims Mobanee CLASSIFIED ADS P.0. Box 159 Sherbrovuke, Que. or MINE OFFICE at ARNTEFIELD BEFORE INSURANCE IN ALL BRANCHES â€" REAL ESTATE . _ Call and see us regarding New Low Rates on all Automobile Insurance ALDERMAC COPPER CORPORATION VR 20 PINE STREET NORTH Mclinnis Block Phone 112 Tim Fire Threatens, Let Us Help You Check Your Fire Insurance. /77 I promise to give my support to keeping the cost of living down. I will buy only what I need. J will observe the ceiling whether buying or sellâ€" ing goods or services. I will pay off old debts, save for the future, invest in Victory Bonds and War Savings Certificates. And I will support taxes which help lower the cost of living. Simmsâ€"Hooker Pickering 20° 30 And the higher prices go ... the less your 1 the people of the Nation THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH, 1444 Limited number immediate 'gelivery two door, all white metal cabinets, comâ€" plete with self contained umt.s 17 and 28 cu. ft. capacity. Old prioes No luxury tax for commercial use only also number of factory rebuilt guax'antccd machines suitable for all types comâ€" mercial use. Universal Refrigeration, 593 Adelaide West, Toronto. 16â€"17 JAMES AVEâ€"Eight room hoyse, oil hot water heating, open fireplace. Good family home. ALSO HEMLOCKâ€"PFive Rooms sSPRUCE N.â€"Nine Rooms PATRICIAâ€"Four Rooms ELM SOUTHâ€"Duplex PATRICIAâ€"Five Rooms GENE GLADSTONE Sky Block Phone 2135 Family Circle: Those who don‘t read good books have no advantage over those who can‘t read them. Ssouth Porcupine 18 BRUCE AVENUE Phone 30 i e hi id BREW N G _ 6 ,NDUSYRY 0 ;NTADII\ g Ario _# for

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