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Next Red Cross Blood Clinic to be Held Sunday and Monday, June 25, 26 V01. XXIX. N0. 24 Among the special items in connec-{Sweaters 4 Women's Sweaters, 13 pr. tion with the report of the executiveichildren’s Bloomers, 2 Boy's Suits 2-4 of the Tlmmins Red Cross Society.r for yrs. 2 Girl's Pullovers, 2 pr. Boy’s the month is the announcement that Stockings. 1 Girl’s Sweater, the next blood donor clinic will be held, Sewing Room Report on Sunday and Monday, June 25th. and; We are pleased to report that work 26th. There is urgent need for still " did not suffer too greatly in the busy more blood donors for the clinic here month of May. One shipment went Any who can help in this should re- out during the month which included gister at the Timmins Fire Hall or at the following articles: any of the chartered banks in Timmins. Civilian Clothing Quotaâ€"65 Girl's W â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"" , - ‘‘‘‘‘ Still Urgent Call for Illâ€"bod Donors. Picture on Blood Plasma at Broadway Theatre. Urgent Need for Sleeve- less and Turtleneck Sweaters. Other Items at Regular Meeting of Red Cross Executive. It will also be noted by the report that there is urgent need- for sleeveless and turtleneck sweaters, The following is the report in full: Monthly Red Cross Report President A_ W. Pickering conducted the regular monthly executive meeting of the Timmins Branch of the Red Cross Society. It was with regret that the executive learned of Mrs. C. R. MacLean‘s rc- signation as Chairman of the Nursing Division. Mrs, Dewar. technician at the local rBlood Donor Clinic, agreed to contact the various groups throughout the town. for a meeting with representatives from .Hearquarters for further organization of the Nursing Reserve. The date for this meeting is not yet known. The treasurer’s statement presented by H.J. Fuk-e showed expenditures for the month amounted to $15,678.83. This: included a transfer to Headquarters of :$15,060; $200 for {the jam (for Britain: fund. as well as materials purchased for the workrooms. etc. The bank bal- ance was $10,365.24. Mrs, W. J. McCoy read the reports of the Chairman of- Wn’man's War Work in the absence of Mrs. H. W. Brown. ” Woll Room Report The work in the Wool Room was not very brisk this month; due no doubt to the increased activities in the homes and gardens, There is an urgent need for Sleeveless and Turtleneck sweaters. Knitters are requested to call for wool to knit these during their leisure mo- ments during the summer. There is an abundance of wool for every article re- quired for the services at the Wool Room, Municipal Building. Owing to the small number of articles, only one shipment was made during the month. This included the follow- ing 315 articles:-~ Seamen‘s quotaâ€"11 Sleeveless Swea- ters. 17 prs. Whole Mitts,29 prs. Hur- ricane Mitts, l'pr. Seamen's Alternative Stockings, 36 prs. Plain Socks. 10 Ri-b- bed Helmets, 191 Turtleneck Sweaters. Non-quotaâ€"BO pr. Seamen’s 26" Stock;- ings. 3 Seamen’s Scarves, 4 pr, 18" Socks. 1 Aero Cap. Army and Air Force Quotaâ€"~13 Sleeve- less Sweaters. 8p1'. Gloves, 4:1 pr. Plain Socks. 11 Ribbed Helmets. Non-quotaâ€"l Aero Cap. 43 Face Cloths. Women's Auxiliary Quotaâ€"4 Sleeve- less Sweaters. ‘l‘pr. Heel-less. Bed Socks Arrangements Now Being Perfected for the Big! Legion Stage Show to Feature Pat Bailey, Zena Cheevers, 'l‘om Hamilton and Dorothy and Benny. Several New Games Planned for Event at McIntyre Arena, June 26th to Dominion Day, July lst. The committee in charge of arrang-i ing the Legion “V" Carnival met oni Sunday and all chairmen reported much progress. There will be several new games this year. at which the patrons can have a lot of fun while waiting to witness the all-star stage show. The event this year as usual will be held in the McIntyre Arena the week of Monday. June 26th to July lst. when the Carnival closes with the monster draw for $2,000 worth of prizes «Victory Bonds and War Savings Cer- tificates. The arena will be. tastefully decor- ated for the occasion and several spec- lal exhibits have been promised to add to the interest of young and old. The stage show secured is one of the"; finest ever to visit, the North. Miss Patricia Bailey has a programme plan- ned which will please everyone. “Pat-7' made a great hit here last year with her inimitable style and her fine voice. Her dynamic personality also made her a great. favourite with the large crowds each evening. All will return to wel- come Mina Bailey again to the Porcu- pine. "m~""” '0 ”"Ӣ 2 Sections 10 Pages “V” Boy's South Porcupine Loses Another of iHer Soldier Sons Carnival Civilian Clothing Quotaâ€"65 Girl's Blouses, 65 Girl’s Pinafore Dresses 12 YI'S Non-Quotaâ€"Z Infants’ Jackets. Hospital Supplies Quotaâ€"420 Trian- gular Bandages, 80 Handkerchiefs (Air Force)_ Surgical Supplies The Surgical Dressing department. shipped 1040 articles in May. Report of Blood Donor Clinic Mr. J. M, Douglas. Chairman of the Blood Donor Clinic. reported that the next clinic would be held June 25 and 26. There will be no clinic in July as so many nurses, doctors, technicians and secretaries will be on vacations. The picture, “That They May Live," which has been showing at the Palanee Theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day of this wee will be shown at the Broadway Theatre Thursday and Fri- day of this week will be shown at the steps of the life-giving plasma fr"m the time the donor enters the clinic until a transfusion is administered to a patient, Those who wish to save a life in this way may register at the Timmins Fire Hall or any of the chartered banks in Timmins. Walter MacDoug'all Report'- ed Killed in Actioninlta-ly' South Porcupine, June 14th. Special to The Advance. We are very sorry to report that Major MacDougall, of Connaught Hill, received news on Saturday that his son, Walter MacDougall, (known as “Mac”) was killed in action in Italy on June 3rd. He had previously been wounded and has been nursed back to health, returning again to the fighting front. While in England he had married, and he leaves a widowâ€"Mrs. Ros'e Mac- Dougall. .Mac was 32 years old, and was a true South Porcupine boy and the know-ledge of his death will be sad news for his friends here. He was “3th the “Snipers Squadron’Lâ€"wlhen killed. Our sympathy is extended to his father, and his sisters, Stella and Mil- dred. His mother died three years ago. All should make a note of the date; was wounded but. - and plan at least to spend one evening better. He is in at. the Legion “V’ Carnival. All pro- Prior to joining coeds are for Legion War Work and Sarson was wnh that needs no further recommendation. Co, Ltd. .- ---â€"~.- Miss Zena Cheevers, famous acrobaâ€" tic dancer will be another very pleas- ing item. Miss Checvers. also pos- sesses great chann and personality. on account of which she was picked to lead the big Lions Club International convention parade in Toronto as Drum Majorette. Miss Cheevers has appeared in all the leading clubs of the U.S.A. and Canada and everywhere has made a name for herself with her great t lent. Tom Hamilton. will bring out the Scots of the Camp. Tom is a second Harry Lauder and is very popmar in Southern Ontario. He has travelled extensively and in recent years was a featured artist on the “0.8.0. Music Hall." programme. Dorothy and Benny round out. the show in a very clever musical act. This act is reported as a real thrilfer and music-Rovers are in for a real treat. Published in Timmipst O_nt_.{_Cunada EVERY THURSDAY Still Listed “Missing” A letter received this week from the R.C.A.F. Casualty Officer at Ottawa, by his father, Mr. F. J. Hornby, 12 Ban- nerman avenue, Timmins, says that an advice from the International Red Cross, quoting German information, in- dicates that Pilot Officer Albert Wil- liam Hornby lost his life on Jan. 29th, 1944. The report states that the bodies of all seven members of the crew of an aircraft were recovered on Jun 29th, but that only Pilot Officer A. K. Hea- ton has been positively identified. The letter from Ottawa continueszâ€"“It was felt that you would wish to know of any report received. 'However as this information comes from enemy sources, pending further confirmation, your son will still be considered “missing." The International Red Cross is continuing its efforts to obtain further particulars which, if secured. will be forwarded here and communicated to you alt once." Mrs. F. J. Hornby, who has been visit- ing Pilot Officer Hornby’s wife in Men- treal, has received similar information there about her son. Mrs. Hornby is expected home Friday evening. Social Event Held Last Night. Programme of Much Ta- lent and Interest Given During the Evening. Other Churches Bring Greetings to Mountjoy Church. ' _._._._.__.â€"â€" Thecongregation of Mountjoy United 3 Church Celebrated at a church social gathering Wednesday evening the pay-' ing off of the Building debt of $8,200; since January, 1942, when the church] opened. 5 -- ,,l â€"A varied and enjoyable program was provided. Mr. William D. McLean spoke of the origin of the church, Mr. I. J. Rowland of the volunteer labour during construction. and Mr. W. G Schweitzer of the paying of the debt by individuals and the church organi- zations. Thanks to the various busi- ness firms which had supplied materials and credit was expressed by Mr. A. E. Demeza. Not .having a mortgage to burn, Mru Demeza and Mr. A. D. Rose burned paid off bills‘ as a symbol of the end of the debt. Greetings were brought by Rev. W. M. Mustard, Rev. Lors. Carlson and Rev. J. C. Thompson, and also by Mr. W. F. Lawry, Mr. Ian Gordon and Mr. Charles Ramsay. Letters from Mr. Austin Brown. Mr. Lloyd Miller and Mr. H. J. MaoEachren were read. Taking part in the entertainment were Mr. Alun Jones', Mrs. Surman and Mr. John Birnie with vocal solos, Mrs. Gamble with a piano 5010, Mr. Walli with two violin solos. Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer with a vocal duet, and Mrs. I Word was received today by Mr. and‘ killed in action. he was a mrmer pup- IMrs. E. Tisdale. First Avauue, from ular employee of the McIntyre Mme. ESgt. Sid Sarson. Tank Corps. with and was active in sports circles here. the 8th Army in Iaaly. telling them he? His home was at Wellesley. Saskatche- ; was wounded but. is now feeling much wan. Four brothers are serving in the better. He is in on hospital in Italy. Armed Forces. Peter, formerly at the ”Prior to joining up in Timmins, Sgt. Delnlte, is now in the Navy. Joseph, . Sarson was wuh the Swim Canadxan now a doctor in the ArmY. was at one Pr. Tm umc employed at the BuflalmAnkerite. Norman Kerr with a monologue. Thanks to the entertainers was moved by Mr. James L. Kerr. A pleaSant feature of the evening was the presentation given by the Choir, the WMS. and the WA. to Mr. and Mrs. Schweitzer and to Paul for the valued service they have rendered to tfi-eVChurch. Mr. Cyril Newell who made the presentation exlressed the regret of all at their departure for Toronto. The sing-song conducted by Mrs] Gamble. and the refreshments served by the WA. were interesting features. Mountjoy Church now looks forward to the day when the completion of the. church building will be possible afteri the war is over. The enthusiasm and! optimism of the congregations is an; assurance that this will be accom- plished. ‘ Sorgt. Sid Sarson Making Good Progress to Recovery Schumacher. June 14th. Speflal to The Advance. ‘fiIMMINs'T ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 15' Film Shows How Blood Plasma Saves Many Lives The picture cntitled.“That They May Live". will be shown at the Broadway Theatre Thursday and Friday. This picture shows all the steps of the life- giving Blood-Plasma from the time the donor enters the clinic until it is ad- ministered to a patient. i Gunner Harry E. Disher ( Punk) who is serving on the ‘Canadian destroyer, i“Sioux," which is reported in the in- '. vasion fleet, is the only local boy to our knowledge in the crew. Picture This Week at the BroadWay Theatre. Those who have seen this picture claim it is excellent. If you would become a donor and save a life you may register at the Tlmmins Fire-Hall or any of the chartered banks in Timmins. The next Blood-Donor Clinic will be held Sunday and Monday, June 25 and 26. South Porcupine Sailor in Destroyer Inspected by King South Porcupine, June 14th. Special to The Advance. Men Feared Lost in Langmuir Tp. E Return Home Safely Harry can be plainly seen in a photo- graph printed in the Toronto Star of June 10th when men of a Canadian ship’s company were inspected by His Majesty King George VI. The photo was taken during the King’s recent visit to the Home Fleet. This young sailor who has been serv- ing since February was also in the raid on the “Von Tirpitz” in Norway. South Porcupine Prospec- tors Suffered Only from the Flies. MesSrs Jack Rudkin and Lafurg'y, of South Porcupine, who did not return from [a trip in the bush in Langmuir Township on Monday, where they went to sample some claims, and thereby caused some anxiety and concern to their relatives, have arrived home safe and well. They came in to town this morning (Wednesday) at 9. 30 from the Triplex Mine from where they had started. E Word was received this week that Fiist Class Warrant Officer David Banning, R C A F is reported mis- Timmins. The Banning boys are ia'mong the most popular and esteemed of Timm‘ms young people. and there ‘will be very general hope that Warrant ! I l i Officer Banning will turn up safe and sound. Recently the family lost anâ€" other son. Pilot Officer Victor Banning reported killed in flying accident over- lseas. «South Porcupine, June 14th. Special to The Advance. They found the old “blazes" hard to follow and got turned around in com- ing out of the bush. They expected it to be an eight hour trip, hence the concern. Save for flybites the men suffered no hardship. W.().1 D. Banning Reported Missing Pte. Michael Sochowski Reported Killed in Action Pte. Michael Sochowski, with the Canadian Army in Italy, is reported as killed in action. He was a former pop- ular employee of the McIntyre Mlne. IFirsttTwo-Piano Recital Friday by Local Students To-morrow evening (Friday) in St Anthony's hall, Timm'ms, Mls's Claire Vachon and Miss Alice Giovannelll graduates of Sister Claire of the Sis- ters of the Assumption Convent, Tlm- mins. and also graduates’ of the A.T.C. M. class of the Toronto Conservatory of Music will give a two-piano recital that is sure to be a pleasure to music lovers. This is the first time a two- piano recital has been given by Tim- mins students. Tickets are now on sale for this event which should rouse much interest. as‘ these young ladies are unusually gifted. Timmins Man Now War CorreSpondent for R.C.A.F., O.S. S gt. According to despa-tches from Sud- bury, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lacourciere. formerly of Timmins, where Mr. La- courciere practised law,\but now of the Nickel City, have received word that their son. Sergt. Maurice Lacourcicrc. is now serving as a war correspondent attained to the general headquarters staff of the R. C. A. F. in London, Eng,â€" land. Scrgt. Lacourciere is also contri- buting a column on R. C. A. F. events to The London Evening Standard, and to “"Wings Asbroad,” the official R, C. A. 1“. magazine. He is on the editorial staff of “Wings Abroad.” Sergt. La- courciere has aLso been broadcasting in French over the B. B. C, to the oc- cupied countries. Before his enlistment, Sergt. Lacour- ciere obtained his Bachelor of Arts deâ€" gree at the University of Ottawa. Later he worked in the survey office of the Hollinger Mine, having planned to go through as a mining engineer. For some years past his father. Mr. J. '1‘. La- courciere, has been a well-known law- yer in Sudbury. Flies to West from North at Age of Eighty-nine Years M138 Thomson and Sim. W 11- son Thomson, Leave f01 Mr, Wilson Thomson, 3 popular rcsi-l dent of Timmins for over twenty years. and widely known as the poet of the Porcupine, left here at the week-end for VancouverflB. C.. where he and his mother will take up residence. They took the Trans-Canada air line, at Kapuskasing, and intended to make the journey to the West coast by air. As Mr. Thomson’s mother is eighty-nine years old, the taking of so long a trip by air shows that this lady has lost none of her pioneering spirit or her courage in her many years 01 life. This is the first time that Mrs. Thomson has been in a plane but last week she was looking forward to the journey as another ex- perience. p I Mr.WilsonT.homson has been one of the most popular oldtirners of the Pon- cupine Camp. His original poems on the North and its people have been favourites here. He has for several years brightened many a gathering here by reciting these poems. some of them specially written for the occasion on which they were given. Last year he was induced to publish a group of these } poems of the North, and they had a? surprisingly large sale. The demand was not even satisfied by a second edi- tion, One of the most popular of these poems was “The Shift Boss." out in all of them he seemed to catch the spirit of the people and the North? During ithe last week or two he was in town iWilson was much "kidded" as to whe- ther he had a ticket to sell. The joke in this was founded on one of his poems in which he. graphically des- cribed the cold and the snow and the ice of winter in the North. the heat and flies and other pests of summer. the bush fires and the other hazards nf' mi? land- Verse after verse he an- 5TH, 1944 1t. Mau11ce Lacou1c1ere Attached to Gene1 a1 Head- quarte1s Staff 1n London. of thigh land. Verse after verse he an- nounced his intention of getting away from it a11.In the last verse or two. however his thoughts turn to the beau- ties of the North, the Northern Light. the fascinating woods and streams, the glorious hills. the ties of the North. the Northern Light. the fascinating woods and streams. the glorious hills. the gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. and above all, the kindness of the people the friendship made. and in the end he is offering the ticket he had bought “to get away from it all.” to anyone who would take that ticket. Wilson Thomson will be much missed here. He left with some regrets. but the move was made on account of his mother’s increasing years and de- creasing health. He wanted to be near;- .er relatives who live in Vancouver and v'mo have been looking forward to meeting again the young lady of eighty mm: Published in British and Canadian VéiHabIe Prizes Donated for Aid to Russia Linen Shower Allied Troops Hold All Along Line and Continue to Ad-‘ vance. Only One Major Set-Back. Allies “Win Two Minor Naval Engagements. Finland Finding Difl'ieul- ties in Stemming Russian Advance. Interesting Event Now in Progress to Help Russian Allies. All who admire the gallant battle put up by the Russians have oppor- tunity now to show their appreciation and sympathy. All over Ontario from Monday of this week to June 26th, a special linen shower is being conducted! to give needed aid to Russia. The lineni shower has been arranged by the Com-i mittee in charge of the Aid to Russia| Flund work. The local committee is under the chairmanship of Mr. Sol Sky, of South Porcupine, who is assisted] by an earnest band of workers. Thei appeal has been issued to housewives and others to make ready any towels,l sheets, pollow slips, bedspreads, quilts, or blankets, all in good shape, or in: case this is not practical linen may be bought for this shower. All contribu- ting to this shoWer will be given a ticket, and these tickets may win valu- able prices for their holders. There is accordingly double incentive to take , part in this‘ linen shower. Of course, the main incentive should be the help- ing of a valuable ally, but a large num- ber of valuable prizes have been don- ated for the lucky ticket holders, so there should be a very generous res- ponse to this call for the linen shower. Recovering from Injuries '3'“ Received in Accident The four ladies injured last week in the auto accident on the Buffalo-An- kerite Road are making progress to re- covery, though none of them are com- pletely recovered. Mrs. Neily is still in the hospital but _is making good pro- gress‘. :‘-MI‘S. 3E. H. King, Mrs. MacMil-< Ian and Mrs. Fred Jackson were able to leave the hospital last wee.k‘and though still feeling the effects of the injuries received are progressing to re-‘ covery. All are still under the doctor's care and Mrs‘. Jackson may have to take treatment for injury to the spine. P.(). W. Jackson Reported Missing Presumed Killed :Mr. R. N. Jackson, 116 Cherry Street} Timmins, received word on Sunday thatl his‘ son, Pilot Officer Wm. Jackson isf officially reported missing, presumed killed, result of air operations overseas. June 11th. The wire came from the R.C.A.F. Casualties Officer at Ottawa, and said that a letter would follow. Pilot Officer Wlm. Jackson was a very popular and esteemed Timmins young man, and therewill be general hope that by some good chance he may be no more than missing and that he will be found safe yet. Three Year Term for Man Who seriously Injured South Porcupine Woman M" â€"â€"-â€"-____ {Charles Raymund Latham Sentenced at Cochrane This: Week. Woman Suffered Terrible Injuries, but is Re- covering. Latham Said That he Had Been Drinking for Several Days. At Cochrane on Monday Chark mond Latham. whose home is be at Shawvllle. but who was m cn-tly at South Porcwpln. was sex to three years in Kingston pc lary on the charge of assault w tent to malm. Latham. who v represented by counsel. entered of guilty. Crown Attorney 8, A bisk described the assault as one most brutal and serious ever con ln this district. Police and m. w. a. Paul told of being called to the Finnish Boarding House on Bruce Avenue, South Porcupine. on the evening of April 29th, and finding Mrs. Mabel Mec- Donald lying on a bed that was satur- ated with blood and with the wall spat- tered with blood, The woman was at once hurried to hospital wheref the ex- tent of her injuries were found to in- clude: fracture oi" the jaw. tooth bro- ken 0131, another tooth loosened, contu- EVERY THURSDAY Timmins. Ont... Canada racture of the jaw, wcth bro- another tooth loosened, contu- Vormandy mt who was more re- »rcwpln. was sentenced 1 Kingston penitent- :e of assault with in- .atham. who was not .unsel. entered a plea Attorney 8, A. Cald- r assault as one of the erious ever committed Police and Dr. W. S. r called to the Finnish . Ray- :ud to London this morning reports heavy fighting in Normandy. Germans are coun'teravttacking all along the arc- shaped invasion front, However. the Allied lines are holding firm in most. places, and in a general way the Al- lies are. continuing to advance. Heav- iest fighting is between Troarn and TH- ly-sur‘JS‘eulles at the eastern end of the arc. British and Canadian troops ha Vi! thrown back five attacks in that area and the enemy has failed to gain ap- preciably. Troarn has been apparently recaptured, at least in part, by the Germans. The Germans have given the Allies only one major set-back. U. S. .troops having lost control ‘Monteburg. 14 miles southeast. of Che bourg, On the other hand the U. has driven forward at Carentan. Like Premier Churchill. General De Gaulle has visited the invasion front and been given a great reception IRussia reports sweeping the Finns be. fore them on that front. The Finns find the going hard but resistance is said now to be stiffening. At present it would seem that Finland is doomed. On the Italian front several battal- ions are putting up fierce resistance at a mountain road junction north of captured Ortobello. but in he main the Allies are surely advancing to sweep the Nazi out of Italy. F.O. Wm. Shields Reported Missing After Operations i talgio home Flying Officer Wm. Shields, R. C. A. F., one of the most popular and highly regarded of the young men oi Timmins, was listed this week as‘ miss- ing after operations in the line of duty. Word to this effect was received by his wife, Mrs. Margaret Easton Shields. Flying Oflicer Shields has’ been over- seas for 18 months. and was expected home for leave shortly on a well-earned furlough. His parents reside at 112 Hemlock street, and his wife lives at 76 Maple Street south. There will be a very general and sincere hope that his good luck and resourcefulness will carry him through, and that he will be found very shortly safe and uninjured. 'Dw‘ At Cochrane District Court this week, His Honor Judge R. A. Danis dismissed the charge of arson against G. Frus- talgio. of South Porcupine. The charge was laid following a fire at the Frus- Acquit South Porcupine Man 011 Charge of Arson sion over forehead, hair torn out over left ear. fracture of two ribs on lcr t hide. and three on right side. badly bruised around left side. Onc rib had punturcd a lung and the resultant air pressure had dlsplacd the heart some inches to the right slde. Dr. Paul said in an- swer to a question that the woman might have died from the injuries su- stained. although he expected she would recover, and she now is improv- mg In his own beha}! Lamam 33 had never been in trouble baton that. he had been just disch from the army and had been 1 mg for W0 or three days before the assault took place. His Honor Judge R_ A. Dania. pre- sidingAn District Court, sentenced La- tham to the three-year term in the Penfientiary. bcfore, and discharged been drink- of he