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Porcupine Advance, 10 Aug 1944, 1, p. 5

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455 44 4* Timmins swept all the major swimâ€" ming events at Cochrane ten yvears ago., Four big silver cups were taken by three Timmins boys. "Red" Mcâ€" Nulty took firsts in the 300 yards and half mile. Jack Dewar headed the ? eld in the mile, while Cy Copps sprinted to first place in the 1C0 yards. The relay race was called off, because there were only two teams. The diving conâ€" tests were all won by Isobel Hannan, no one being able to come near her in those events. Maurice Vachon, the other man who completed the Timâ€" mins team didn‘t place in any event. The annual Big Swim at Golden City os August 5th, 1934, sponsored by Col. Scobell of the Goldfield Drug Store, Timmins was a complete success and much enjoyed by the big crowls atâ€" tending. The weather proved ideal for the event, and about four thousand people attended anl watched the conâ€" tests with much interest. In most of the events there was keen competition, adding to the attraction of the ocâ€" casion. The Porcupine Pipe Band preâ€" sented _a generous programme of lively music and proved another of the big attractions of the day. Liskeard were .@again well represented here and succeeded in taking all the maojr women‘s events. The Marathon Club of Kirkland Lake als© sent up a team. The baseball game between Ssouthampton and MciIintyre turned out to be a humdinger. In the Advance of August 9th, 1934, the following appeared in part:â€""In ~The second annual field day under the auspices of the McIntyre Athletic Association was held at the McIntyre Park on the civic holiday, Monday, August 6th, 1934. A record crowd atâ€" tending were pleased, and thought they received their full moneys worth. The woorts were run off in perfect order and is such a way that the crowd were able to see every event,. It was a great day, especially for the ‘kiddies, over 2000 being present and each being treated to an ice cream cone and a chocolate bar. The Alerts Club of New 8858888888888 856544 * * * * * * * 5 * * 8 * * * * 4 45 55 5 5 4 Third Ave. at Cedar Street TIMMINS b B B B ObA L L 44 *4 4 4 THUREDAY, AVGUST 10TH, 1044 JEWELLER â€" OPTOMETRIST Good teeth and sound bone structure in children can be traced to just one thingâ€"enough good milk,. Skimp on other things these diffiâ€" cult. days, but don‘t skimp on the amount of milk needed for your children. It‘s the finest health insurance you can buy for them. Call us now o e e e m e s e e e ho r s t t s 4 s 2 4 88088 ® How to Build Up Your Child Timmins Dairy TEN YEARS AGO IN TIMMINS Telephone 938 From in the Poronapine Advance Â¥Fyles Ten years ago there had been a number of complaints in town in reâ€" gard to the effect of some of the new beverage rooms. It was recognized that some of the beverage rooms were conducted in the most approved way in every particular and seemed to fill a popular need. Others were not )) good, and at nights there had been a tendency for some of the frequenters to disturb the public by shouting, singâ€" ing and other disorder on street. Wide circles of friends is town and district deeply regretted to learn that news came from Red Lake ten years ago of the drowning there of Reg. Dixâ€" on, for some years mining recorder for the Porcupine district, and residest of south Porcupine durisg his holding the office. The second annual regatta under the auspices of the Timmins Citizens‘ Band and the Mattagami Aquatic Association was held ten years ago. The event was very successful in every way, the prizes were freely donated and the public contributed a goodly share by the purchase of tags. The weather was perfect for the swimming and canoe events but when the motor .boat races started they were spoiled in parts by sudden lownpours. A large crowd was on hand, crowding the bridge and shores of the river. Most of the events were wellâ€"contested with a number of entries in each class. Music by the Timmins ‘Citizens Band added to the interest of the afternoon. The annual tournament of the Northern Ontario Ladies‘ Golf Assocâ€" iation concluded on Friday last. Chamâ€" pionship was won by Mrs. A. S. Porter, the runnerâ€"up being Mrs. Geo. Lake. There was a very interesting and enjoyable dance and social evening at the death last night of Angus Campâ€" bell, the town of Timmins loses one of its earliest residents and citizens with a wide circle of friends and acquaintâ€" ances. At the time of death he had reached the great age of eighty years, but until three years ago was steadily employed at the Hollinger Mine, and active and hale and hearty. He was the oldest employee of the Hollinger Mine, haveing been employed there since May, 1910, when he came to Timmins from Muskoka where he had been previously resident following railroad work. Two or three years ago he failed somewhat in health and in view of his long and faithful service at the Hollinger was retired from active duty on pension. It was only in the last few weeks that he was seriously ill, About three weeks ago he found it necessary to keep to his; bed, and last night passed peaceâ€" fully and quietly away. _ _ The following reference was made t last week by The New Liskeard Speakâ€" er to the death of William H. Morphy, |tal:her of Mrs. Duff Allan, formerly of l Timmins:â€" "William H. Morphy, father of Mrs. J. Duff Allas, died last Wednesday at the home of his daughter, whtre he had been living for a month prior to ‘his passing. Mr. Morphy, who was in ;his 79th year, had been in ill health for some time. He was a former resiâ€" 'dent of Toronto, and by vocation had been a railwayman, following that ocâ€" lcupatlon for 43 years until he retired in 1931. The body was sent south on Thursday evening‘s train, following a service held ‘<at the house and conâ€" ducted by the Rev. Dr. D. Bruce Gorâ€" ‘ don, miniiter of New Liskeard United Church. The funeral was held to the McKee cemetery, Fergus, last Friday laft,ornoon. Mr. Morphy, a son of Wilâ€" liam Morphy, who came to Canada from Ireland, and Jane Pickard, who ‘ was a native of Brampton, was born at Cataract on April 6, 1866. Surviving }m'e two daughters, Mrs. Allan and Mrs. Evelyn Eastman of, Kitchener. He was predeceased by his wife." Among the local and personal items appearing in The Advance ten years ago were the following:â€""Mr. and Mrs, Macmillan, Cambria avenue, Timmins, announce the engagement of their second, daughter, Audrey, to Mr. Jack Newell, son of Mrs. Newell, of Timâ€" mins, the marriage to take place early next month." ‘‘Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Huntley, of New York, were among the visitors to friends in town this week."‘ "Mayor R. Richardson and Mrs. Richardson and family are on a holiâ€" day trip to Muskoka and other points south." "Tommy and Harry McFadden are spending the holidays with their uncle J. McFalden, of Heaslip." "Mrs. T. A. Skelly returned last week from a visit to Toronto and other points south." "Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lacasse and daughter, Patricia, of Detroit are visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. Lacasse and other relatives and friends in town." "The first beverage room in Hailleyâ€" bury was opened last week when the Hotel Haileybury used its "authority" for the sale of beed and wine." "Give me some dog meat, quick," he said to the butcher, Then, turning to the other cusitomer:: "I hope you mind my ctutting in " "Not at all," said the other, acidly. "Not if you‘re that hungry,"â€"Exchange. Colorful summer flowers decorated Notre Dame de Lourdes Church on Thursday, Aug 3rd, for the wedding of Miss Lucille Meunier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Meunier, of 11 Yonge St., and Private Guy Chenier, stationéed at Camp Borden, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Chenier, of, Gracefield,. Rev. Father G. Kinlough officiated at the nuptial mass. Music was provided by Mrs. Gerâ€" maine Piche, and the J.O0.C. choir â€" renâ€" dered many hymns. The bride was very lovely in a streetâ€" length frock of olive green crepe. Her brown hat was trimmed with olive green veiling. She also wore brown acâ€" cessories and a corsage of red roses. Later the newlyâ€"weds left for a wedâ€" ding trip to Gracefield and Ottawa. The bridegroom‘s parents came from Gracefield to attend the wedding. One man was buying some meat in the butcher shop when another enâ€" tered in a great hurry and rudely interrupted. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride‘s parents. the Hollinger Recreation hall ten years ago, about 150 guests gathering to honour Mr. and Mrs. P. H. O‘Gorâ€" man, 106 Kirby avenue, on the occasâ€" ion of their sixteenth wedding anniâ€" versary. The event was arranged by Miss Loretta Garvie, sister of Mrs. O‘Gorman, and with the assistance of other friends the event was made a very happy success. Wedding Thursday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Father of Mrs. Duff Allen Dies at New Liskeard QUICK COMEBACK THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, ONTARTO \How to Choose Ripe Peaches for Table Use or Canning 2 eggs ‘friends came for the week-c;nd. The Cream evening was spent in dancing, singâ€" 1 cup sugar ing and in playing many games. 1 cup flour Among those presont were:â€"Anita 1 teasijoon baking powder Canie, Ray Chenier (Kirkland Lake), 1 teaspoon vanilla Mignonne Cantin, RayCyr (Kirkland Frosting Lake, Winnie Pexton, Francois Trudel 4 tablespoons butter or margarine (Kirkland Lake), Ida Bouchard, Johny 5 tablespoons brown sugar Chenier (Kirkland Lake), Eleanor 2 tablespoons cream Cyr, Phillip Lamartche, â€" Lawrence w4 cup shredded coconut. smith, Yvette Carle, Elmer Smith, Put eggs into a measuring cup and| Helen Levert, Patrick Savard, Gwen fill the cup with cream. Put into a| Sweeny, . Reg. Charbonneau, Fay bowl and beat suyar in slowly. sift | Ayotte and Ed. Lamarche. flour with baking powder and a pinch of salt. Add to sugar and egg mixture. Sense and Nonsense:â€"We wonder if Add vanilla. Butter muffin tins, pour} someone will invent a parking meter in batter and bake in a moderat,c' for the skyways when planes become oven for 25 minutes. Put all frosting sp popular in the postâ€"war world. Peaches that are to be served sliced for dessert always discolor somewhat if they are pared longer than a few minutes before they are to be sierved. A mixture of one part lemon juice to one part water may be sprinkled over them to avoid this, and a small amount of sugar added. However, it‘s quite perâ€" missable to peel the peaches at the table just when they‘re to be served. Cup Cakes In selecting peaches either for imâ€" mediate use or for canning, remember that a rosy cheek doesn‘t necessarily mean a ripe peach. The background color should also be whitish or yellowâ€" ishâ€"depending on the fruit‘s variety. It chould never look green. Brown spots on the peach are indications of decay, but a ripe peach can be judged accurately by sight. It need not be pinched for softness. By AGNES ADAM® Peaches are a plentiful crop this yvear â€"nerly 60 per cent larger in volume than last year., And peaches are an easy fruit to can. Yellow peaches conâ€" tain more vitamin A than white ones. However, white varieties have a deliâ€" cate, distinctive flavor very much favored by some tastes. An enjoyable evening was spent recently at the home. of Miss Ayotte, of 151 Tamarack, when many of her friends came for the weekâ€"end. The evening was spent in dancing, singâ€" ing and in playing many games. Among those presont were:â€"Anita Canie, Ray Chenier (Kirkland Lake), Mignonne Cantin, RayCyr (Kirkland Lake, Winnie Pexton, Francois Trudel (Kirkland Lake), Ida Bouchard, Johny Chenier (Kirkland Lake), Eleanor Cyr, Phillip Lamarche, â€" Lawrence Ssmith, Yvette Carle, Elmer Smith, Helen Levert, Patrick Savard, Gwen Sweeny, â€" Reg. Charbhonneau, Fay Avotte and Ed. Lamarche. 2 tablespoons ice water. Combine pastry ingredients. Work with fingers to consistency of course meal. Add 2 tablespoons ice water. Toss on floured board and roll thin. Line muffin tins or custard cups. Mix meat, thyme, 4 teaspoon salt, dash of pepper Divide into 4 parts and place in baking dishes, Add 1 tablespoon boiling water to each. Top with pastry. Bake in a slow oven until top pastry is a rich brown. These pies may be served hot or cold. (Released by The Bell Syndicate, Inc) ingredients into a saucepan and melt but do not let boil. Pour over cakes as soon as they come out of the oven. Put under the broiler to brown frosting slightly. Watch carefully, so they do not . burn. Complete broiling time should take 5 minutes or saslightly more. Miniature Meat Pies % lb. chopped lean veal !» lb. chopped pork 4 teaspoon thyme 4 tablespoons boiling water Salt and Pepper cup sifted flour tablespoons lard tablespoon margarine ENTERTAINED FRIENDS Pastry SALADA The Dutch worker to whom he comâ€" plained replied: "In Cologne I left my bag at the station to wash my hands. When I returned the station wasegone." â€"North Bay Nugget. A Nazi was waiting for a train at a Dutch station. He left to wash his hands and when he returned he found his bag gone. Dancing and singing provided the entertainment for the evening. A buffet lunch was served at midâ€" night from a table which was centred with a lovely cake suitably inscribed for the occasion and lighted candles formed the decoration. A ‘presentation was made to the guests of honour to commemorate the occasion and as a token of the esteem in which they are held by their many friends. The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E6. Strong, 106, Hemlock Street was the scene of a delightful party on Satâ€" urday <evening in honour of the 10th. Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Jones of 259, Balsam, North. About 35 guests attended, incluing a number from Connaught who moâ€" tored in for the occasion, and a merry time was had by all. Honouned on Tenth Anniverary of Wedding Event BIGGER JOB Orange Pekoe Blend You‘ll enjoy our At the conclusion of the work, Dr. Kelly summed up the work of ‘the respective teams and his remarks were of great intarest and rlnst,r‘:tiondl value. The ‘Cup was then presented to the winning team. The team consisted of John Newâ€" man, Ronald" Mansfield, Arne Pajunen and George Clifton.. Mr,. Oswald Bowes was the supposed patient. Dr. J. M. Kelly, Corps Surgeon of the iPorcupine Corps of The St. John Ambulance Brigade was the judge. He was assisted by Corps Superintendâ€" ent G. Gibson and Corps Officer P. H. Murphy. In the ensuing competitive work, which consisted of treating a supposâ€" ed case of apoplexy and fracture of the right collarbone the team representing the Eastern Porcupine Ambulance Division, No. 108 from South Porcuâ€" pine, won The McDowell Trophy. The contesting teams were from Tiimmins and South Porcupine, respecâ€" tively. ‘This news item is rather late but has not appeared betore, and is conâ€" sidered worthy of note by most South Porcupine fans. The |Annufl |Compgtition gor the McDowell First Aid Trophy was held at the St. John Ambulance Hall in Timmins on Tuesday, June 6th. South Porcupine, Aug, 9th. Special to The Advance. South Porcupine Wins McDowell First Aid Trophy ®FACG® FTCB

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