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Porcupine Advance, 28 Sep 1944, 1, p. 1

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Walter Honer introduced the guest speaker, Rev. J. A. Lyttle, of North Bay, * + Presentation Made to Archdeacon and Mrs: J E. Woodall at {So.‘Poreupine An outstanding event in South Porâ€" cupine Kiwanian, history was the meetâ€" ing of the Kiwanis Club on Monday night. Ladies were invited and many guests were present to honour a great Kiwanian, Archdeacon J. E. Woodall, prior to. his depart.ure soon for the West Coast. ' Fifty Kiwanians: and guest.s sat down to an excellent supper at the Airport Mr. Langdon proposed the toast to the ladies to which Mrs. B. H. Harper ably responded, with special mention of Mrs. Woodall, who had "walked by the Archdeacon‘s side all the way" when pioneering and missionary work meant a life given to service, and sufâ€" fering hardship. Bouth Porcupine, Sept. 27th. Special to The Advance. Mrs. J. C. Thompsonâ€"was the winâ€" ner of the war savings certificate for the occasion. Captain Church led communâ€" ity singing and Rresident ’Clatrence Anderson welcomed the guest.s who were introduced by ‘"Rud" Langdon. After "The King‘" fNad been sung the' Archdeacon said grace, and one min« ute‘s silence was observed in honour of I our fighting men. | es In speaking of the Archdeacon‘s imâ€" pending departure he wished that a "double portion of his spirit" might descend upon those left here. ‘"This is an important event in your history aS a club, and for people, friends and klndred spirits who have learned . to love and to. honour Arohdeacon Woodâ€". all and his wife," said the speaker' "This is not a final parting; he is poisâ€" Mr. Lyttle‘s address was a wonderful tribute to Archdeacon Woodall. ed for western flight, and in a beautiâ€" ful climate he will=still serve. He is not laying down his work. His great spirit, soul and mind is still at work." © Archdeacon Woodall is outstanding in service and outstanding as a. man. His qualities of: truth no exnggeration, deception or guile, entire absente of the spectaciflar sensational and theaâ€" trical), gentleness, kindness and symâ€" pathy, earnestness, and great simpliâ€" clyt are virtues for all to eopy. _ "It is given to®few men to have the privilege : of service for fifty yearsâ€" years in London slums, twelve years among the Indians and Eskimo, and 30 years in missionary work in Northern Ontario." We crown him in Aur nearts and enthrone him in our affections, . His service and selfâ€"sacrifice in communiâ€" ity and fraternal work endears him as snn e cS O 6 le +h a After enumerating ithe workâ€" of: the Archdeacon and his part h},._.building the North: (the biography of "his great man and the story of the North are one) Rev. Lyttle concluded #with this tribute: â€" | "O noble brow so wise in thought! O heart so true, o soul unbought! s t 2 ts A 44 dR NOR Pe eR . CC 0o heart so true,â€"0o soul unbought! O eye so keen to pierce the night And guard the Church of God aright, C life so simple, grand and freeâ€" The humblest still may turn to thee. O king uncrowned! O price of men! When shall we see thy like again. Ee en se o OCVs hb o P C T Reeve V. H. BEVWLIG _ . 000 0C Lyttle for his addres which had deepâ€" ly moved all, saying the club. was grateful to the speaker and expressing deepest appreciation on behalf of "our deperting .Kiwaman". President Clarence Anderson thankâ€" ed Kiwanian V. H. Evans for his thanks and also his word of thanks to the speaker. Rev. H. G. CGooke in speaking of the Archdeacon quoted him § being one man who has lived up to the fine reâ€" putation he has built up. Â¥2 Captain Church spoke of. his . acâ€" quaintance with Archdeacon in the Ministerial Association ‘and said. it was privilege to work with him. He wished him God speed, good health and many happy days. Kiwanis Clufl Honours a Great Kiwanian. Great Speakâ€" ‘er at Special Meeting of Kiwanis, Rev. J. A. Lyttle, of North Bay. Wellâ€"earned Tributes Paid to Beloved mA OL 1111 haman touch." to a mn ot “noble spirit. andâ€" by world Oomm\m!ty ‘spirit beyond denominaâ€" tional barriers" and hoped that God wonldmehhimwlthmanyyeatsot happiness. He added that he was glad toglvewm‘dso!npmchfiontmmm peopleothh mmtdtheunns C ie C t c ol c n d L 0 "th 002 t 4 Cléergyman and Wife. c;f f i‘ine perception with Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Matâ€" , thew Madden and her two children of ~100% Pine Street North, in the sad death of their husband and father as the result of an accident near wood this week while on uty with the ‘Active Army. Sgt. Madden was a memâ€" ‘ber of the Provost Corp, and was staâ€" tloned at Camp Borden. ‘~A church ‘service was held at 9.30 "this morning in the Church of the Nativity. Sgt. M. Madden Dies Following Accident . At 4.30 this afternoon another service will be held at Walker‘s Funerai home. The St. John Ambulance Brigade, of which Sgt. Madden was a very active member for many years, will be in atâ€" sendance. The Algonquin Regt. will :orm an esctort. His many friends at Jhe Hollinger Mine will also be present. Interment will follow in the R. C. emetery, Timmins. Meeting Cochrane Presbytery, Oct. 3â€"4, deavour. "We as a Club have. our motto "We bt,uld” What. better ex- ample can we have than that set by this good Kiwanian?: It is impossible to build unless we serve, and the‘ Archâ€" example shows us how, ~to serve." uk t ~ "I wish you all that is best in this Kiwanis Club in S. Porcupine, may your work increase and continue" were ais concluding words. > ue ~ «You have fought a good fight and have kept the faith," and now as you rest, we pray that Gods Blesslng may. Cochrane Presbytery of the United Church is holding its fall meetâ€" ing in Iroquois Falls on Tuesday, Oct. i and Wednesday, Oct. 4, when minâ€" ‘sters and lay delegates from all the shurches will be present. Rev. J. A. 2. Kell, of Cochrane, is chairman of Jresbytery and will preside, and Wilâ€" Ham C. Parrott, of Monteith, is secreâ€" tary. Rev. Walter R. Auld of Midâ€" land, who is president of the Toronto f)onrerenbe will give an address on A presentation of a purse was made to the Archdeacon with an address, to which he responded by giving a most interesting account of his life of service in Canada with his wife. _ Your presence has sanctified the land in which we live; it is a purer, sweeter, better land because you have sojourned rest on you and yours. On behaif of the members ot thls Club and friends I would ask you to mptedtmspumumnclbuevidenee of the esteem in which you are held mdwlthltgoourbestvisheafora long nnd happy life in your new home". mtsntthk affair were:â€" C000 e ahe C cam c ceue â€"< e . aluce ‘The following is the address read To the Venerable Archdeéacon James Z. Woodall D. D. "Tonight your felâ€" low Kiwanians rejoice to honour one n whom their souls delight. Always you have moved among us as a man of God. For multitudes you have been the wise and gracious counâ€" sellor, the trusted and loving friend. Your humble and gracious spirit has moved us all. Your devoted and unâ€" selfish life has drawn us to your Masâ€" _ 'I‘onight. we bear our public testiâ€" mony of your pioneering spirit and missionary zeal, to your dauntless faithand Evangelical favour. rendered, for a life so courageously and nobly lived we give thanks._ ‘ Puesday evening. We believe that it was a memorable day when you heard from the lips of Bishop Horden the call of God to serve in this great Northland. We thank 300 for your answer to the call. We rejoice with you in the â€"comâ€" pletion of almost fifty years of serâ€" vice in t.he ordained ministry of the Christian Church; seven years in the slums of London; twelve years among the Indians. of James . Bay; â€" twenty years at Porquis Junction and the last ten years in the Porcupine. ter, For work so well and truly done, for t Published in Timmins, Ont., Canada EVERY THURSDAY i On display for service â€" men, are , socks, mitts, gloves. helmets, sweaters of all styles, and just every knitted article for their comfort; in khaki for the soldiers and in two tones of blue for the saflors and the airmen. Also : the SBailors ditty bags, of which the Red Shield has 50â€" to fill by October. ‘These Ditty bags. which have been so much appreciated as evidenced by the letters of so many sailork, contain the following articles:â€"Writing paper, enâ€" velopes, small book, Ib. of candy, chicâ€" lets, cough drops, cake of soap, tin of card of, : rasor blades, comb, hanky, polishing c]otp.tml.mbmmm,flnot apple Timmins Branch of the; . Red Shield Exhibits Work Ready for Shipping The Timmins Branch of â€"~the Red Shield are holding a display of ready-' tbâ€"beâ€"shippedâ€"goods, this week in the Goldfields. Hotel Block,. corner. of Pine Street and Fourth Avenue, the locaâ€" tion kindly donated by the owner for the remainder of the drive. 4 The display. consists of a month‘s work which was to have been packed at: their last meeting, when it was dgcfded that it should be held over and put on display and then shipped along with the next boxes. / The Red Shield meets on the First Monday of each month. At these meetings, material, wool, and other supplies are handed out to the varâ€" ijous organizations and individuals who so kindly donate so much time in sewâ€" ing and knitting. The Red Shield is deeply grateful for this steady and sure assistance. ' At the next meeting the completed goods are brought in and boxes are packed, usually two large ones, one of knitted comforts for the soldiers, sailâ€" ors and airmen, and another for civilâ€" shipped to the headquarters in Torâ€" onto, andâ€" from there they go to Engâ€" land for distribution wher/ver needed. After peace is won, each Red Shield district will be given an area to look after completely. lay. scl_othtng § mt- smoleth wmddldm vilts, 1t ‘ afghan ah-five béen‘ ‘sen mnem.mctudedinmuq s ship«~ 5* E9 g § _ TIMMINS, ONTARIO, Allied : Loaders Planned Defeat ment), nightgowns, and ladies‘ emerâ€" gency bags, are some of the articles noted. The Ladies Emergency bags are personal bags for civilian women bomb victims, and each cortains about 22 articles, including; flannelette nightâ€" gown, towel, face cloth; ‘soap, â€"comb, toothâ€"paste and brush, talcum powdet, 2 papers of assorted safety pins, pkg. nedles, 2 spools of thread, thimble, paper of butbons, mending wool, handâ€" kerchief, paper shopping bag, bobby pins, apron, personal articles, and a New Testament. An executive meeting was held reâ€" cently at the home of Mrs. A. F. Carâ€" riere, regent of the Timmins Golden Chapter ILO.D.E. The purpose of this meeting was to arrange for a ‘Fashion show‘" to be held on Wednesiday, October llth from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Masonic Hall, Tamarack St. This fashion show is being held through the courtesy of Shaheen‘s Store, to help to swell the patriotic and war funds of the 1.O.D.E. Mrs. A. F. Carriere and Mrs. Shaâ€" heen will be the conveners for the show, and Mrfs. A; Booker will be conâ€" vener of the afternoon "tea‘‘ which will be served during the show. Mrs. R. S. Anderson . and Mrs. Wheeler are in charge of, the tickets. ‘There will be two door prizes All articles sent have a.Red Shield tag on them, the size of garments being on these tags. Visitors are welcome. ‘A table has been set up to receive donations for the Ditty bags. â€"It costs approximately $4.00 to make up one of these bags and they are desperately needed, so the smallest donation will be gratefully received. a choke cherry and colour nearby than could been rather . C.W.|cated, there were a nimnber of biossoms « . ~The strawberry was> bigger I. 0. D. E. to Hold â€" Fashion Show on October 11th RAORUITING FOR C. W. A.C. ,SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1944 ts ie The late Mrs. Heath had been in ill ‘health for some time but herâ€" wonderful spirit always kept her so cheerful. An active. worker and ‘always ready to give the helping hand, she will be much ‘missed in social and fraternal organâ€" izations. A residentâ€"of Schumacher for over 21 years she was held in the highest esteem ‘by her many friends iwho sincerely mourn her pasting and extend their deepest sympathy o the ‘husband . and family in their sad bereavement. Surviving are her husâ€" band. and daughter, Betty, and Mrs. Vic. Mullin (Jean); and sons, James, of Timmins, and Bob who is with the R.C.A.F., overseas. Also three grandâ€" sons, Richard Mullin, Jim Heath and Bobby Briden. ‘The funeral which was a very large one was held Tuesday afternoon. A ‘service was held at the home by the members of the Order of the Eastern Star, prior to the service which was conducted in Trinity United Church by the Rev. J. iBreckenridge. The choir singing her favorite hymn, "The Old Rugged Cross." Interment was in South Porcupine cemetery. e i o m i i n ces c i ie t nc mar e U ie on ons s o tWe > t Mrs. Roy Heath . . of Schumachér / Died on Sunday Schumacher, Sept. 27th.: Special to The Advance. Deep regret was expressed when word was received Sunday of the death of Mrs. Roy Heath, Third Ave., who passed away Sunday moming at 1.30, at the age of 51 years. The pallbearers were:â€"Mr. Joseph McGrath, Mr.. John Gurnell, Mr. George Webber, Mr. William Small, Mr.. Malcolm MacMillan, Mr Joseph Percival. A well-deveioped specimen of wild strawberry, ripe for eating, of good size, and of a fine red colour, was picked on September 18 on ttbe Uno The funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Walker Funeral Home, Timmins. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Wild Strawberry in the North on September 18th Less Than 2,000 Out of 8,000 Ambome Troops Escabe from Holland Area The Gold Nugget Rebekah Lodge held their regular meeting in tthe Oddâ€" fellows Hall last Thursday evening. Plans for a fall bazagaar to ‘be held at later date, were dissgussed. After the business part of the meetâ€" ing the members enjoyed whist, winâ€" ners being; ist, Mrs. Lacy:; 2nd, Mrs. Baker; and 3rd, Mrs. Keene. _ Doughnuts and coffee were served and â€"a very nice social evening was enjoyed. ‘‘Special ‘attention of all Rebekahs! On Tuesday, October srd, the. Préesiâ€". dent of the Rebekah Assembly,. ‘Mrs. Edth Hall, is making her official} visit here,: Ati 6.30:a banquet will ‘be held in the : Anglican Church, after which a meeting (at 8 p.m.) will be held in the Oddfellows Hall. Rebekahs may obtain their tickets from Mrs. Marriott, phone Le' 6 Ss‘ . 8000 " Next week is Fire Prevention week, observed throughout Canada and the United States. As usual it will be obâ€" served in Timmins, with the hope that its effect will carry through the year with saving of llfg and progerty ‘Timâ€" mins Fire Department is taking special measures‘. t.o make its lnfluence ejfec- tVHeram‘ * President of the Rebekah Assembly Here on October 3rd 1417 or. 2448. Next Week is Fire Prevention Week To Teach Basic English at Regular Classes for _ Finnishâ€"Speaking#Adults Sunday, October 1st to be Worldâ€"Wide Cmmunion Day in remembrance â€"of me.‘" The Holy Communion will be observed on this day in army camps and naval bases, on shipboard and in churches, large and small, and in the homeland and overseas. On October first, which is Worldâ€" Wide Communion day, {followers of Christ â€"everywhere will come. together in their respective places of worship to remember Him who said, "This do Surgeon Liecutenant at Early Age of 23 Porcupine Proud of Surâ€" tenant Karl T. G. Moller from H.M. CS. Cornwallis at Halifax. Surg. Lieut. Moller is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Moller, 70 Main Ave., and he attended Schumacher Public and High School before attending University of Toronto where he studiedâ€"medicine. During his courseâ€"at. the University he interned atâ€"the Hospital for Sick Children for1 almost three years and spent 8 months at: Toronto General Hospital. In ad-: dition ‘to his ‘medical â€"degree Surg: Lieut. Molier also has the junior cer-{ tificate: for : his Fellow of the Royal Oollege of Surgeons degree, and now at the early age of 23 years he holds the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant in the R.CN V.R. _ 1 A sister. Eva Moller, is tra!ning in Toronto . General Hospital and a broâ€" ther, Evert, aged seventeen, left Timâ€" mins last imdayo to commence studies in the Paculty of Medicine at Torâ€" onto University. BothKarl and Evert were winners of Simpson Scholarshtps Timmins has every reason to â€" be proud about the recent announcement of the graduation of Surgeon Lieuâ€" geon Lieutenant Karl T. ‘_G. Moller | His many friends will be very pleued ‘The school in Timmins will be ineld to hear that Warrant Engineer. Offiâ€"! every Monday from 7 to 9 pm., and cer Jas. Cowan of the RCN.VR., who| the school in South Porcupine will be was rushed to St. Mary‘s Hospital for lieldcveryMytrom‘l.zotoOpm an emergency operation while spending All new and former students are wel«â€" an emergency operation while spending . a mrlough at his home, 78 Balsam come, and it is South, hgs sufficiently recovered to be their sindies from the. gbie to leaye. the hospital this afterâ€" | Fall Tern as ea noon and‘ will recuperate at his home. DntO take to it.. Former advanced stuâ€" RJS° dents will be offered suitable advanced ‘ned courses, in a short story of Canadian + for‘ History and Builders of Canada. Also hths a short citizenship course in: "What 20â€" the Canadian Expects of the Newâ€" Canadian" will be offered this winter. .cer-! 'Durlng the ‘past seven schoolâ€"years more than three hundred students:~ :m? men and women from Timmins, SBchu« the | macher, South Porcupine and Pamour ' â€"have taken advantage of this opâ€" 5. in portunity to learn the language â€" of 7 _ _ their adopted new homeland.. _ _‘ School Board of the Township of Tisâ€" be dale has again this year kindly grantâ€" ent ed the use of a classroom for this adult uâ€" education purpose â€" The motto this M. year is ; ‘"Learn the Basic English ut. during the Winter!"> A complete course G. of the famouse Basic English will be led offered to beginners this winter, and 0O0l it is expected that many will be able ‘ week. continues. Died Yesterday at St. Mary‘s Hospital | Finnishâ€"speaking adults will open in Timmins, in the ressidence of the teacher, the Rev. A. I. Heinonen, 58 Rea street South, on Monday, Oct. 2nd ‘at 7 pm., and in South Porcupine, Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, at 7.30 p.m. in the |\ High School building. The High Remnants of the Red Devils are back in Allied circles after eight days of savage fighting against German enâ€" circlement in the Arnhem area of Holâ€" land. Of 8,000 sky soldiers less than 2,000 returned. Another thousand are said to be in hiding and fighting guerâ€" illa fashion. The U. S. Third Army has made initial successes against main fort guarding Meétz. Canadian infantâ€" VAAA VAAA UC e Red army troops have driven to with= in 22 miles of Riga, capital of Latvia. Red armies reported in Hungary. Mr. Harry Jeffrey Germans still putting up strenuous resistance in Italy. .«‘The: death occurred in St. Mary‘s Hospital yesterday, of Mr. Harry Jefâ€" frey one of the prominent and popular pioneers of this part of the North and held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. The late Mr. Jeffrey was born in New Brunswick 72 years ago. He lived at different times in Pembroke, MattawA and Haileybury. In 1911 he married Miss Chessa Toner in Portageâ€"duâ€"Fort and they came to reside in Golden City. Three years later, in 1914, they moved in to Timmins and have made thelr home here ever since. Mr. Jeffrey was a prospector and lived at 81 Wilson Avenue.. About two months ago he returned from a holiday trip to Pembroke, and while away he had injured his foot.. Complications set in and five weeks ago he had to be moved to St. Mary‘s Hospital. An amâ€" putation was performed last week, and apparently. the shock._was .too_severe for him. â€" Mr. Jeffrey is survived by hls wife. sisber-in-law, Miss Toner, two nieces, Mrs. Austin Andréws, and Mrs. W. J. Garahan, and a nephew, Toner A. MacDonald. : *~ The eighth schoolâ€"year of the Free English Language Evening School for Funeral service will be held tomorâ€" row (Friday) morning at 9.30 in the Church of the Nativity. Interment will take place in the R. C. cemetery in Funeral arrangements by Walker‘s Funeral Home. Owing to war conditions, a number of items of interest have been crowded dut of this issue but will appear next Each student is expected to bring to the school for his or her own use a pencil and a scribbler. All other supplies will be furnished by the school free of charge. The tuition is also free:â€" to everybody. Heavy bombing of German territory Single Copyâ€"Five Cents . have captured Fort Lapinâ€" near Established 1912 bavk

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