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_ News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District smy "If anyone asked me, ‘What is an Englishmen‘s virture?‘ I believe I could ans‘wer quite easily; he waits patiently and with confidence in the face of odds or anxiety for an outcome which he seems to know will come in its own good time. "‘The reaction of these people this morning to the news would surprise you. "They talk quietly among themselves â€"â€"and most of them wear a smile of complacenecy on their facesâ€"a smile of inward satisfactionâ€"and they are reâ€" calling the years 1940â€"41 and what Jerry‘s aircraft did to their cities. "Dearest Mom:â€"Well this is it. As I dared to predict to you not long ago, all hell broke loose here this mortning, and I could not help but think I was in your thoughts. He writes to his mother in Cireeâ€" more:â€" The following letter written by Sgt. Pilot Jack Pedlar on June 6th, the day of the Invasion of France is not only worth reprinting for its own sake, but Will be doubly interesting to South Porcupine people as the writer is a nephew of Mrs. James Armstrong (oldâ€" timer of the North) of Cecil Ave. South Porcupine, Oct. 11th. Special to The Advance. Canadian Flier Speaks of English at Time of Invasion Separate prices must be quoted on each installation. Contracts may awarded for the whole or any part of the work. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be acâ€" cepted. TIMMINS, Ontario. A. L. SHAW QOctober 12. 1944. Clerk. Full details and specifications may be obtained from the office of the Engineer. Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until 5 p.m. Monâ€" day, October 16, 1944 for installing sewer and water connections and sanitary convienences> atâ€" various properties in the Town of Timmins, as ordered by the Municipal Counâ€" cil and approved by the Minister of Health. s e "But they‘re not filled with revengeâ€" They Wait Patiently and Confidently in the Face of Odds or Anxiety, He Says Town of Timmins Plumbins Tenders NATIONAL SELECTIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR HUMPHREY MITCHELL This advertisement is issued by the Dominion Departâ€" ment of Labour in aid of the Dominionâ€"Provincial Farm Labour Programme. Postponement of Military Training conâ€" tinues while in approved essential work off the farm. A good response to this appeal is important to Canada‘s welfare â€" please act im mediately. If you are not required on the farm this winter vou should take other work. Extra winter workers are needed for woods operationsâ€"logging and pulpwood and fuel cutting â€" base metal mines, coal mines, meat packing and cold storage, grain handling, railway track maintenance., iron foundries and other high priority occupations, varying with the area. Please offer vour services to: MPHREY MITCHELL A, MacNAMARA Minister of Labour Director, National Selective Service The nearest Employment and Selective Service Office: or The nearest Provincial Agriculâ€" tural Representative; or Your Local farm Production Committee. : SY WILL 56 YOU HELP THIS WINTER? L. A. C. William Helmer, R. C. A. F. of Ottawa, and Mrs. Helmer and three School chums and friends of Billy Reid, of the Dome, wish him a speedy recovery from illness. Billy has been quite sick at his home for the past two or three weeks. Mrs. Caroline Jones, of Toronto is visiting at the home of Mrs. S. A. Jones, Commercial Ave. Scout Master Harry Martin is in charge of about 25 Scouts, who have just started meetings again after reâ€" cess after camp. They meet in the Scout Hall every Thursday at 7p. m. Jimmy Dogue, of the R. C. A. F., Toronto, is spending a few days with his parents on Connaught Hill. Next Saturday will see our Scouts out in force. Buy an apple and help the Scouts. Any young man who would like to assist in this excellent youth moveâ€" ment would be gladly welcomed by the Scoutmaster who is carrying on alone. Born â€" On October 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. E. Finan, of 59 Cecil Ave., â€" a son in Porcupine General Hospital. Boy Scout Apple Day did not materâ€" lalise last Saturday as it was thought better to postpone it on account of the weather. "Perhaps Mom you wonder where I learned of those particular chapters of God‘s word. I have a little Bible in Airforce blue leather given me by Aunt Delia when I got my wings. When first in this country on a long train ride for want of something to read to pass the time used to take this little book from my pocket and read it. Then when I started fiying it becameâ€"a ‘habit. Saturday This Week Boy Scout Apple Day at South Porecupine Other Items of Interest from South Porcupine and the Dome South Porcupine, Oct to The Advance. ‘"Many times I have found peace both in mind and soul. Often T became afraid and I turn to 42 and 51, then I can rest and am unafraid. "Mother, please don‘t think me a sissy for saying this. Take your Bible and read carefully Psalims Chapters 4, 6, 20, 25. In them you find an answer to anyone needing prayer. "The fact that Canadians were one of the three invading forces reassures me further. "But at a time like this, people turn to God and pray. That is becaus> they realize they finally need His help. rather adesive to liberate those more unfortunate than themselves. l11th special Anniversary services of ‘the United Church will be held on Sunday, October 22nd, at which the preacher will be Rev. J. A. Lyttle of North Bay, at both services. The morning service will be broadcast over the local station. On Friday, October 20th, at 8 p.m. the anniversary reception and social evenâ€" ing will be held in the church at 8 p.m. at which all friends of Rev. J. A. Lyttle and Mrs. Lyttle and both boys (all will be there) are invited to attend. : Mrs. Ingram, of Utterson, is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. Weir. Mrs. Burnett, of Ingersoll, mother of Mtr. Harold Burnett, of the Imperial Bank, and Mrs. Scott, mother of Mrs. Burnett, also of Ingersoll, are visiting their children in S. Porcupine and were present on Sunday morning at the United Church when their little grandâ€" son was christened. He was given the namesy:â€"Peter Scott Burnett. The play which was to have been produced soon under Kiwanis auspices has been postponed. Further news on this will be given later. The Order of Eastern Star is holding a tea in the Masonic Hall on October 25th from 2.30 to 5 p. m., at which the drawing for a beautiful patch work quilt (on exhibition in the Marshallâ€" Ecclestons window) will be made. All will be welcome. Mrs. Lloyd Dovan, of Kingston, arrived in town last week and will be the guest for some time of Mrs. Aurâ€" thur Majenison, of the Dome. Mrs. Margaret McCaffrey spent the weekâ€"end in Irouois Falls. Mr. and Mrs. W. Pairhurst arrived home on Sunday from Toronto and London. Mr. James Hart, of Poland, Lanark County, went home on Monday after a twoâ€"week visit with his son and daughterâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Hart, of Leighton St. susters, Mrs.â€"K. Deacon and Miss ‘Ivy Starling. Mr. Jack Naish returned home last week from Christie St. Hospital Torâ€" onto, where he has been a patient and will spend the winter in South Porcuâ€" pine. Mr. and Mrs. FP. C. Evans returned last week from holiday in Ottawa. Miss Penny Luxton, of Kasil, Quebec, is visiting her parents at 87 Main St. On Sunday next, October 15th, at the morning service at St. Paul‘s Anglican Church a special memorial service will be held for Manley George Sheppard, killed in action recently in France. Mrs. G. Fulton, of Hearst, and Mrs. Pelkie, of Temagami, were visitors over the weekâ€"end at the home of their Rev. J. A. Lyttle, who attended Cochrane Presbytery of the United Church in Iroquois Falls last week has been transferred to North Bay Presbytery as he and his family are now living in that area. ° Mr. and Mrs. Gilman, of Madoc, Ont., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hovey, of Crawford St., this week. Born â€" October 9th, to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Williams, of Dome Extention, a daughter, in Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Cunningham: and little son have arrived back in town after three weeks‘ holiday in the Ottawa Valley. Mr. an Mrs. Emerson Grant returned on Saturday from two weeks‘ vocation in Barrie and other points. Born â€" To Mr. and Mrs M. Laurila of the Highway, a daughter, on Oct 4th, in Porcupine General Hospital. children arrived in town last week:; Mrs. Helmer and children will take up residence again in South Porcupine for the winter., HOUSE FULL OF COMPANY | â€"DRAIN CLOGGED! A STOPPED UP SINK is no calâ€" amity when Gillett‘s is in the house. Leave it to Gillett‘s to clear out the messâ€"while you go on visiting with your friends! Water‘ll be running freely again in no time. In a dozen ways, Gillett‘s Lye helps you "take it easy.‘"‘ Full strengthâ€"it destroys contents of outside closets. In solution * â€"a grand cleaner that cuts grease and dirt, lets you fly through heavy cleaning. Deoâ€" dorizes garbage pails. Keep it on hand â€"always. | * Never dissolve lye in hot water. T he action of the lye itself heats the water . HADE IN CANADA tth roportht antaiter, ns offfafito Joseph Kobe, charged with theft of gold ore from the McIntyre Mine was dismissed by the magistrate after lengthy hearing. The rock allegedly dropped by the defendant for which act no witnesses could be found, when assayed was valued at $2.33. It was contained in a bag of blue material which resembled very closely a patch inside the sleeves of a shirt which Kobe acknowledged as; his. The magistrate‘s comment was that there was no direct evidence but some suspicion. No one had seen him throw down the bag ‘*You can go", was his verdict. A. Laffin tendered a "rubber cheque" to â€"Ursulak in payment of a grocery billâ€"The magistrate threw out the charge of theft and referred the parties to the Division Court. Toronto Telegram:â€"Executives are so pushed for time nowadays that few of them have time to put their feet on top of the desk. T. Salo‘s case was adjourned (having slot machine) also E. Small for the same offence. G. Parker paid $1 and $3.50 cosits for having defective lights. Zula Luhta will appear again next week when further witnesses concernâ€" ing harboring a vicious dog will be heard. Rose Presse brought the case against the dogâ€"owner claiming she had been bitten by said dog. Dr. Bradbury, of Quebec, expert on church organiations, will visit St. Paul‘s; Anglican Church this week on his tour through the diocese arranged by the General Synod. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall he will give talks. On Friday evening (tomorrow) at 6.30 pm. the men of St. Paul‘s parish will meet for suppeer and social conâ€" tact in the Parish Hall. All men interâ€" ested are most cordially invited to atâ€" tend. Rev. H. G. Cook is anxious to meet as many of the men of his parish as possible on this occasion. Mr. Rupert Sheppard., of Larder Lake, is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wilson Rayner. The Knitting Club of the Eastern Star organization sent this month to the headquarters of the O.E.S. Patriotic Association the following articles:â€"6 sleeveless. sweaters, 21 pairs of socks and 3 pairs of gloves. Hostesses for the past month were:â€"Mrs. C. Jamieson; Mrs. Wm. Phillips (Timmins); Mrs. R. Mansfield; Mrs. H. Weir. On Wednesâ€" day of this week they were entertained by Mrs. Marion Hall at her home at Pamour. Mrs. Sarah Stern, of Toronto, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. Sky. LA.W. â€"Evelyn Clarke, R.C.AF (W.D.) of Dunnville, is home on : week‘s; furlough. Ladies of the Canadian Legion are busy today packing ‘Christmas parcels (Comfort Fund for our boys in the Forces. * One man paid $1 and $3.50 costs for having nolight on his bicycle. It cost another $1.00 and $5.50 costs. - H. Charettee paid $10 and costs for having game out of season. . A. Morin paid $10 and costs for havâ€" ing a gun in a lumber camp. Seventy children were "toxoided" on Tuesday at the clinic under Dr.;: Mcâ€" Laren and Miss Rain, V.O.N. This was the second "dose" of diphtheria and whoopingâ€"cough _ serum. for most. Twelve new children received treatâ€" ment. â€" Police Court Three drunks paid the usual $10 fine at Tuesday‘s court. There was a fine of $1 and $3.50 costs for faulty parking. [ The Catholice Women‘s League of St. Alphonsus Parish Church held thcir meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Dwyer, First Ave. There | were a good attendance of members, | The President, Mrs. Dwyer, was in the ! chair. Business items were discussed "and plans were made for a roast beef dinner, which will be held in the baseâ€" ment of the church, Wednesday, Ocâ€" _tober 25th. The â€" secretary, Mrs. Clarence Fiendal, read several letters of thanks from boys overseas who had received parcels. After the business session a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. After lunch a social period was enjoyed. The Young People‘s Union of Trinity United Church held their meeting Wednesday evening in the Church hall. ,The President, Miss Helen Wong, was ‘in the chair. The Rev. J. A. Breckenâ€" ridge gave a talk on studies of the |Bilble. Miss Helen Monaghan gave an interesting talk on missionary work. The Young People‘s Union decided to hold a Hallowe‘en tea and sale of Home Baking, Friday afternoon, October 28th, in the church hall. After the business sesson a social period was enjoyed. Mr. Lyall Gray, of Coldwater, is spending a few days renewing acâ€" quaintances in town. Sgt. Arnold Hawkins, RC.A.F., Headâ€" quarters, Ottawa, spent Thanksgiving with his sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kitchen, Pirst Ave. Miss Velma Sloan, Reg. N., at Cochrane Hospital, is visiting her sister and brotherâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwyer, First Ave. Mrs. W. Mair, Reg. N., has accepted the position as Public Health Nurse at Schumacher Public School. Mr. James Hawkins, of Barrie, is visiting his daughter and sonâ€"inâ€"law, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kitchen, First Ave. Mr. Hawkins is being warmly greeted LA.C. Douglas Kitchen, R.C.AF., stationed at Angus, spent Thanksâ€" giving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kitchen, First Ave. Sgt. Gertrude Hawkins, C stationed «at Ottawa, spent Thanksâ€" giving with her sister and brotherâ€"inâ€" law, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kitchen, First Ave, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Anderson and sons of London, are visiting with Mrs. Anderson‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Duxfield, prior to taking up residence on First Ave. Mrs. Calverley, Second Ave., returnâ€" ed from a holiday at Dorset where she spent the summer visiting her mother. Dr. R. V. Weston and Mrs. Weston, Fourth Ave., spent Thanksgiving weekâ€" end visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Mcâ€" Cartney, Swastika. Bob Quine, Royal Canadian Navy, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Myrs. T. @Quine, Railroad Street. Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Jacob, Second Ave., are holidaying at Noranda. Schumacher, Oct. lith. Special to The Advance. The Women‘s Association of Trinity United Church held their meeting last Wednesday evening in the church hall. The President, Mrs. P. A. Boyce, was in the chair. After the devotional period conducted by Mrs. Boyce, plans were discussed for future events. After the business session a social period was enjoyed. Other Items of Interest from Schumacher and District Church and Other Societies Meet at Schumacher OyCE, wWas devotional yzoe, plans nts. After jeriod was The voters‘ list is out for public inâ€" spection. Now is ifie time to see if your name is on it, and to rectify any omissions. South Porcupine, Oct. l11th. Special to The Advance. by many of his old friends. Prior to his retirement and taking up residence at Barrie, Mr. Hawkins was for many vears station Agent at Schumacher. Mrs. Albert Murray, of Toronto, is viiiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, 90 Seecond Ave. Pte. FEd@die Smith, Forrestry Corps, Balsam Creek, and Mrs. Smith, of Chippewa, are visiting Pte. Smith‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, 90 Second Ave. Mr. Frank Smith, of Mattawa, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, 90 Second Ave. Mrsgq. J. M. Cooney, of Hearst, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. N. Smerock, First Ave. Mrs. N. Smerek and sons, Pirst Avo., have returned from a holiday at Hearst, where she visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cooney. Tisdale Voters‘ List Now Open for Inspection Just 75 years ago the first Mutual Life representative began assisting his neighbours to gain the benefits of lowâ€"cost life insurance protecâ€" tion afforded by his Company. Since then the Mutual Life has grown steadily and surely. Insurance protection provided for Canadians has advanced from $500,000 in 1869 to over $700,000,000 in 1944; and in the intervening years over $85,000,000 have been paid in death and disability claims, $120,000,000 in matured endowments, annuity payments, etc., and an additional $89,000,000 in dividends to Mutual Life policyholders. At the present time 180,000 Canadian families are enjoying the J. B. Everard M. M. McHugh 8. E. Lefebyvre, Ansonville E. ... to Canadians in all walks of life BRANCH OFFICEâ€"6 Cedar Street North, Timmins, Ontlario ELLET A. SMITHâ€"Branch Manager For T5 Years providing REPRESENTATIVES + _ THURSDAY, OCTOBTR i2th.. 196 A very nice "reception tea" was held at St. Paul‘s Rectory on Wednesday, Octcber 5th, when Mrs. H. G. Cook entertained her husband‘s parishioners and other friends in town. South Porcupine, Oct. l1ith. Special to The Advance. Helping to pour tea and coffee durâ€" ing the afternoon were Mrs, W. H. Johns, Mrs. F. C. Evans, Mrs. K. Kilâ€" born, Mrs., B. H. Harper, Mrs. Stanley Jay, Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Maxwell Smith. Charming waitresses were the Misses Mary Joyce Allen, Joyce Brightwell, Aila Ollila, Jean Setonâ€" Adamson and Edith Blakeman. The Rectory was attractively decorâ€" ated with autumn flowers, the teasâ€" table being very lovely with a bowl of pink delphinium as centrepiece. Mra .Cook received the guests; a steady stream keeping her and her helpers quite busy from 3 to 6 p.m. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon and the opportunity of meeting the Rector‘s wife in a social wav. 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