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_â€"News From South Porcupine, Dome and the District Word was received recently by Mrs. Barabas, of Bloor Ave., that her son, Pte. Walter Barabas, had been severely wounded on April 22nd, while servâ€" ipg with the Canadian Army in Gerâ€" many. On V. E. Day his sister, Mtrs. Tomchick, received aletter from him from hospital in which details of his injuries were given. Barabas wrote very cheerfully and said he was progressing well, The many friends of Mrs. James Armstrong of Cecil Ave., will sympaâ€" thise with her in her recent bereaveâ€" ment.‘ Mrs. John‘ Pedlar, of Flesherâ€" ton, (Mrs. Armstrong‘s sisterâ€"inâ€"law), died in that town on Sunday last and her funeral takes place on Wednesday this week. The deceased lady was known to many in the camp. Mr. and Mrs. John Costain, who have spent some weeks with their daughter in Kempyville, came home last week, Sgt. Jack McInnis, MM.,, left on Tuesday for Montreal where he will receive attention in hospital. Sgt., Mcâ€" Innis was wounded in Belgium and has just spent thirty days with his parents. Hamlq McInnisâ€"who has been with the Canadian Army in Itsly, and has spent some time in hospital in Italy and Englandâ€"arrived in Canada last week. He arrived in South Porcupine on Friday and is spending some days with his parents, Chief and Mrs. C. McInnis. * Mrs. Leigh Bladon and son, Geoffrey, of Montreal, are visiting at the homs of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cross on Broadway. Mrs. L Sharp, of Hallnor, left on Monday for Montreal to spend thres weeks visiting her daughters. Daffodils and spring flowers graced the living room of the residence and the daintily set teaâ€"table which was presided over by Mrs. G. Campbell, assisted by Miss M. Lynch, Mrs. Earl Anderson assisted by Mrs, Price was in charge of refrehments and a very lovely tea was served. Also serving were Mrs. A. D. Keats, Mrs. Gus Mcâ€" Manus, Mrs. N. Ihander and Mrs. W. A. Hutcheson. .. The Ladies‘ Auxilary of â€"the Porcuâ€" pine Seneral Hospital feel that they would like to say "Thank You" to many, who in spite of the cold misâ€" erable day, attended the towel shower on Saturday in the Nurses‘ Residence. The response was most generous and the number of towels received exceedâ€" ed that of other years. 176 towels in all were given in and in addition 22 faceâ€"cloths and 15 teaâ€"towels Over fifty ladies attended the shower and tea and were cordially received by the president Mrs. R.â€"S.cRaymer, and the hospital superintendf/mt. Miss S. Morâ€" gan. + South Porcupine, May 16th, Special to The Advance. Other Items of Interest From South Porcupine and the Dome. Successful Towel Shower for Hospital at South Porcupine Fhird Ave. at Cedar Street * TIMMINS JEWELLER â€" OPTOMETRIST On Sunday morning Rev. .J. C. Thompson held a baptismal service in the United Church. The following received the rite; Francis Allan Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Boyd; Sanâ€" dra Jean Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mary Copeland spent the weekâ€" end in Bracebridge. Mrs. John Doran is visiting her son. Hubert, in Haileybury and Mrs. Syvret in Kirkland Lake. Church will attend a Rally at Mathâ€" eson on May 24th. ACAL Y 1J 44444 L )82 ) Mr. â€" Gerald Kennaedy spent a day in South Porcupine this week renewâ€" ing acquaintance and left on Monday for Toronto.. A car accident on Monday at 11.25 on â€"the main road at the "Hospital Bridge" caused E. Nikkanen and> M. Allen to have hospital attention. Bright lights from an oncoming car biinded the car driver and forced him off the road, as he misjudged the disâ€" tance. Both peaple were not held in hospital and are suffering from only superficial cuts and bruises. Mrs. Marguerite Farrell and baby, Joan, who have spent the winter in Sudbury, arrived home on Tuesday. } S Porcupine is once more being | lighted by the colored strings of lights across:‘the ‘streets, and the township ‘building stands out in its. true arâ€" chitectural : beauty (by . night . flood Llighting.' f : â€" ‘The : services at St. Anglican | {Church were taken on Sunday by fCanon- Cushing owing to Rev. H. C. ‘Cooke being at Moose Factory, Beautâ€" itful flowers in the altar were placed in memory of Pte. Harry Robinson and | his father. . ) Many in the Camp will regret to tearn that Mr. A. D. Pearee (Unk) left last week for London Sanitarium, and will wish him a speedy return to 11€CUWIUIL Mr. Ed. Hansen 1eturned home from hospital thxe week end affter some days‘ iliness,. 4 health. Mr. and Mrs, A. Peacock and son, Egt. Ralph Peacock, returned home to CBuparquet, Que., after visiting their daughter, Mrs. Earl Sutherland, for some days. Sgt. Peacock has just .reâ€" turned from five years‘ service overâ€" seas with the Canadian Army. Bornâ€"On Tuesday, May 15th, in Porcupine General Hospital, a daughâ€" ter, to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Tyndall (Jean Jordison). . _Mirs. Reg. Clarke has left for Monâ€" treal to meet her Airforce husband who is returning from overseas service. Mrs. Jordison, of Toronto, is visitâ€" ing her daughter, Mrs. Ted Tyndall. Harrison and daughter, Joan. are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bob Doran. They leave on Wednesday for their home in Sarnia and will be accomâ€" panied by Mrs. Bob Doran arfd infant. Mrs; C. Jamieson is out of. hospital and progressing favourably at home. Her daughter, L. Wren Eleanor Colâ€" lings, left on Friday for HM.CS. St. Hyacinthe, Que. Jack Jay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay, of Dome Extension, is nicely from illness. 2 Douglas McLellan arrived home for the summer on Saturday from the University of Toronto. Doug. Farren also attending University is home for the summer. L.A.W., Patricia Masterton, of Otâ€" tawa, spent the weekâ€"end with her parents at Dome Extension. Bornâ€"To Sgt. Robert Lemieux, R.C. Mrs. William Allien; Carolyn Mae A.F. (overseas) and Mrs,. Lemieux ‘ Wood, daugnter of Mr. and Mrs. Ranâ€" (Valerie Bessette;, in Poreupine Genâ€" |dall Wood; Mervyn Ambrose Bourdigâ€" eral Hospital on May 1l14thâ€"a sonâ€" non, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Bourâ€" Maurice Robert. } ‘ dignon ; Barbara Ann Stuckey and Bornâ€"On May 1l4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert James Stuckey, children of Pte. Fred ~Armstrong, of 35 Wende Ave., and Mrs. Stuckey; Donald Wayne Lesâ€" Timmins, in Porcupine General Hos~'sor and Robert Allan Lessor, sons of pitalâ€"a ~daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lessor; Alexandeor Bornâ€"To Mir. and Mrs. Anthony|Peter Welsh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lex Hofler, of 150 Front St. S. Porcupine,| Welsh, and Sandra Mae Butler, daughâ€" a daughter, in Porcupine General Hosâ€" ter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Butler. pital. Poltce‘ Court Mrs. Harrison and daughter, Joan.| Two drunks paid the usual fine. are visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bob| Werne Wallenius paid $100 for havâ€" Doran. They leave on Wednesday for|ing liquor illegally on April 20th. cussed for a Telephone Bridge and Five Hundred to be held Tuesday ‘The Catholic Women‘s League met Wednesday evening, May 9th, in the library room at the church. The Presâ€" ident, Mrs. Art Quinn, was in the chair. Reports were read and plans were disâ€" Mother‘s Day and Special Thanksâ€" giving Day services were conducted in all the churches Sunday. At St. Alâ€" phonsus Parish Church, the Rev. Fr. H. Martindale conducted the services. There was a large congregation at each service. Mrs. Arthur Wilford presided at the organ, The beautiful roses on the alâ€" tar of the church were placed by Mrs. Atanas. (Florence Keen) in memory of her mother, Mrs. Jack Keen. Special Thanksgiving and Mother‘s Day services were held Sunday in the Schumacher Anglican Mission. Owing to The Rev. Canon R. S. Cushing beâ€" ing called out of town the service was conducted by Mr. Robinson, Timmins. Mrs, Willie Rodgers and Mrs, Alex Mair. The clothing draw from The W. C. Arnott‘s Men‘s Wear, First Ave., was won by Mr. D. A. Keeley, McIintyâ€" re Property, with ticket No. 3683. Congratulations are extended to Mr, and â€" Mrs. Harold Grist, Gold Centre who celebrated their 1l7th wedding anniversary â€" Wednesday â€"May â€"9th. During the day many of their neighâ€" bours and friends called to extend their best wishes. A special bingo was held Monday in St. Alphonsus Parish Church. Winâ€" ners of the fifty dollar door prize were Sunday, May 13th, Mothers Day, and special thanksgiving services weore held in Trinity United Church, Schuâ€" macher. The Rev. J. A. Breckenridge conducted the service. Prayer and thanksngmg was offeéred for the Vicâ€" tory in Europe. Miss Gertrude Brisâ€" | tow and Miss Betty Gilbert sang a lovely duet. The choir sang an anthem of peace and thanksgiving, Mrs. James Huxley accompanying at the organ. The â€" beautiful~ flowers on the altar of the church were placed â€"by Mrs. James Stirrat in memory of her nephew, Sergeant Murdock Lang, RA.F., who lost his life March 20th in the Bay of Bengal. The Rev. J. A. Breckenridge gave a very impressive talk on the moulding of a child‘s life. The home was the p lace to set the example. He advised the parents to set their house in order and by so doing their boys and girls would grow up to be the children they would like them to be. During the service.baptism was administered Steâ€" phen Walter, son of Sgt. Pilot Frank Davyd R.CA.F. (overseas) and Mrs. Davyd (nee Ann Miller), and David Anthony Eliot son of Mr. and Mrs.l Sydney Eliot. The J. A. ‘Breckenridge performed the ceremoney. Schumacher, May 16th. Special â€" to The Advance. was crying and Lampkin smacked it across its face causing bruises which Dr. Stiles attended. ‘"Too brutal," was his worship‘s comment, Mother‘s Day and Thanksgiving at Schumecaher Other;. Items of AInterest From Schumachel and District. Survivors included:â€" her mother, Mrs. Sarah Raymond (Hoyle); Mrs. Minnie Dahl ., (Hoyle); Mrs. Mary Jovedon, ‘(Massey); Mrs. Lottie Turâ€" geon (Cochrane); and four brothers Gilbert, of Kapuskasing, John, St. Catherines, Aldege in Canadian Arâ€" my, and Eugene, Hoyle. / Mrs. Rose Ann Last, of Hoyle, agsod 49 years and ten months, died on May 10th in Porcupine General Hosâ€" pital after operation. Arthur Budarick, for assaulting Joe Dabanavitch, paid $20 and costs. Martin Budarick had his case disâ€" missedâ€" when he was charged with causing wilful damage to a showcase in a store belonging to J. Dabanaâ€" vitch. Stanley Lampkin will serve three months hard labour for assaulting his fifteen»months old baby boy. The child Mrs. Rose Ann Last, of Hoyle, Died on Thursday Two childrenâ€" a boy and a girl aged 13 and 11 â€"survive. Funeral services were conducted on Monday from St. Joachim‘s R. C. Church and interment made in Tisâ€" dale cemetery.. Pallbearers were John, Aldegs, Gilbert and Eugene Raymond, Euâ€" gene LaRo:»> and R. St. Louis. Jeéean Paul Timm for speeding W.M.A. paid $15 and costs. Donald Campbell, on a charge of asâ€" sault brought by his wife had his case dismissed. She was born at Massey, Ont., and ner husband predeceased her eight years ago in Hoyle. South Ijgrcupine. May 16th. Special to The Advance. "THE PORCUPINE ADVANCE, TIMMINS, on‘l'mo w o ons _2South Porcupingé}. May 16th S’peclal toâ€"The Advance. 4 The "Weekly Bulletin" of the‘ Kiâ€" wanis in announcing a special mestâ€" ing ~gives it as follows:â€" A Nation‘s thanksâ€" to Almighty Godâ€" to thoss who fought and diedâ€" to those who fought and wonâ€" to those who planâ€" ned so wellâ€" to those who toiled at home." President Rud (Langdon) has asked that we observe a sinscial perâ€" iod of Thanksgiving and Meditation at our meeting on May 1l4th. This is in line with a request airmailed from Chicago by International Ben Dean that: observance of .the cessation of hostilities in Europe and grateful rememberance for those who have ‘paid the supreme be fittingly â€" expressed at the next meetâ€" ing." 4/‘ x Mrs. James Stirrat, Railroad Street, received word that her nephew, Sgt. Murdock Lang, R.A.FP., whose home is at Motherwell, Scotland, lost his life March 20th in the Bay of Bengal. Sgt. Lang had almost five years serâ€" vice in the European War prior to going to the Pacific last October. He was stationed at Ceylon and was reâ€" turning after bombing harhour instalâ€" ations in the Bay of Bengal when they were hit by antiâ€"aircraft fire and their plane crashed . into the sea. None of the crew. were seen to bail On Monday the Kiwanis held their regular â€" dinner meeting at the Alr- port _hotel, i Sympathy is extended Mr. Barngy MacDoanald and his sister (Florence) Mrs. Honer Corbeil in the death of their mother, who passed away FPriday at Boston, Mass., after a lingering illâ€" ness. The hody is being taken to Nova Scotia for burial. The Ladies‘ Guild of the Schuma_cher Anglican Mission held their meeting last Wednesday afternoon in _ the Church hall. The president, Mrs. ~Wilâ€" ford, was in the chair. Business items were discussed and plans made for the annual strawberry and cream tea, the date of which will be annosuntâ€" ed later. Special Service Held at S. Porcupine Kiwanis Miss Kay MacMillan, nurseâ€"inâ€"trainâ€" ing at St,. Joseph‘s Hospital, Toronto, is visiting her parents, Mr. ana Myrs. Malcolm MacMillan, McIntyre Propâ€" erty. Captain Lester Besley, son of My.| @V VWURIUIIIGOGUCAELEL John Besley, Third Ave. arrived home ‘ Saturday. _ Captain Besley arrived | (Schumacher, May 16th, special to from overseas last week and received ; The Advance. medical treatment in Toronto for| The Women‘s Association of Trinity shrapnel wounds. Mrs. Besley met j United Church held their annual her husband in Toronto and accompâ€"]"May Fair‘ and Victory Tea, Priday anied him on the trip home, afternoon in the church hall. Red, Allan Keeley, student at Queen‘s University, is spending the holiday season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. â€" E. Keeley, Mcintyre Property. Mrs. James Izatt is spending a few days visiting friends in Kirkland Lake. Mrs. F. H. Bowman left by car Thursday for a holiday at Toronto. LAC. Gemge Leck, RCA.F., station» ed at Prince Eaward Island, is visiting at his home on First Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grist, Gold Centre, spent the weekâ€"end visiting friends at Miatheson. " Mr. and Mrs, Fred Dwyer and sons, Freddie and Paddy, left to spend "Mother‘s Day" with Mrs. Dwyer‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sloan, Vinton, evening, May 29th. Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Fred Miller will convene the bridge and Mrs. James Scullion and Mrs. Bill Mansfleld will convene the five hundred. the g;mms hel ~ meeting â€"at th Bui}etin” of A t_] K. w e nis held their was a large silver vase filled with red snapdragons, and white carnations and fern, Red rnd and white candles were nicely arranged in silver holdâ€" ers. Mrs. Ralph Calverly and Mrs. Bert Waite poured tea from the Silâ€" ver Tea Service. Small tea tables were very â€" attractive with white cover, Red, White and Blue decoraâ€" This special service was conducled by ~Kiwanian Rev. J. C. Thompson, assisted by W. C. Boyd and Raiph Ellis. President Rud Langdon conâ€" cluded with the reading part of Linâ€" coln‘s Gettysburg address. Following this service a free disâ€" cussion of ways and means of raising funds took place. It was tentatively decided to hold a lccal "theatre night" in the near futureâ€" a street dance later in the year when our new road is completedâ€" and possibly a street carnival. Annual May Fair and Victory Tea at Schumacher The Women‘s Association of Trinity United Church held their annual "May Fair‘ and Victory Tea, Priday afternoon in the church hall. Red, White and Blue decorations and flags were nicely arranged throughâ€" out the hall. The large tea table was very attractive with lovely lace cover, the centre piece on the table Vote for Your: PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE The Board will have the responsibility of working out terms for full producâ€" tion and employment as well as the preservation of our natural resources and the construction of projects in the public interest. The National Development Board will have power to encourage the establishâ€" ment for each industry of an Industry Council, composed of representatives o labour, management and agriculture, as the case requires, to assist in the formâ€" ulation and application of plans for full production and full employment in such industry. John Bracken will establish a Federal Labour Code setting national standards and covering particularlyâ€" /Genuine compulsory collective bargâ€" ‘"The rights of private property and free choice of action, under a system of private competitive capitalism, must continue to be the function of our nation‘s peaceful and prosperous exâ€" panding economy. Free competition and free men are the strength of our free society." ~aining legislation. V/Effective machinery for certlfication of collective bargaining agent. V Penalties against discrimination and ~unfair Labour practices. To make these rights real and effecâ€" tive the Progressive Conservative Party will establish a National Development Board to include labour, agriculture, business and government. John Bracken believes that the rights of Labhour can best be secured under a system of private competitive enterâ€" prise. He accepts and endorses the opinion expressed on this point by William Green, President of the A.F. of L., and Phillip Murray, President of the ,C.I.Q-_,- who stated on March 28th, 1945 : . "The accomplishment of Labour‘s purpose will not be found in the regimentation of State Socialism. Canadian workers will do far better for themselves . . . to create a dynamic enterprise wherein, through their callective bargaining agencies, Labour may receive fair wages and an improved standard of living . . . Profits can be taxed, but a monopoly of pawer in the bands of a political group is impossible to control . . . Any government of which I am leader will see to it that Labour becomes a partner in enterprise and enjoys its rights . . ." FOR LABOURâ€" ____ A NEW FEDERAL CODE and Mrs. Edwin Nelson. As the guests arrived they were welcomed by Mrs. P. A. Boyce, President of the Women‘s Association. The Home baking table had a lovely selection ot cakes, pies, preserves and pickles Mrs George Shippam and Mrs., J. Peace were in charge of the baks ; table. The sewing table had a grand qelection of Aprons, children‘s clothâ€" ing, and knittedâ€" sweaters ~forâ€"sate. There was also a table with a lovely selection of ‘"Mother Day" gif‘ts imnâ€" cluding Crotchet _ FioOwer baskkeis, ,Embroidered pillow slips, Tea Towels. Guest Towels, Luncheon . Sets: and many novelties all nicely made up in gift boxes, suitable for the occaâ€" | sion,.. Mrs:;; Harold Grist, Mrs. A. E. * h Ne nBR e Bs a JuaQueQuaTe 63e ts 43021 0s ats o0 130 t e3 00000 6 * 4 .. . ‘SUWuWLL, ‘FPQOL aquoud # So«: * 4# ‘N "19 14 [Â¥ 0 _ ** * o« ) o6 4, @ 4 tions and small flags nicely arrang v "‘ * e® 04000 28, ,0, .0. .0, .0. .0 reQuaQuale aSe ato eteath ebe ate ate se ce abe ete eSeaPente aete etectect # * "¢ 0 0 o "o e Do you realize that to use your car or t.'ruck without insurance proâ€" tection exposes you to serious loss? One /small accident may mean a claim against you of severgl thousand dollars We will quote you lowest rates without obligation. f Insurance of all kinds, Real Est’ate, I\Ptlonnl Housing Act Loans. # AUTOMOBILE and TRUCK OWNERS We shall ensure r@prééepta_tian, for Labour on Government Boardy‘ and Commissions. Important wartime wage orders and Labour relations codes shall be enacted by Parliament, not by Orderâ€" inâ€"Council. By these and:many other progressive measures, the Progressive Conservative Party will ensure to Labour, as a partâ€" ner in progressive enterprise, its full rights and responsibilities in achieving prosperity for all Canadians, Where social services are administerâ€" ed provincially, we shall provide grants large enough to ensure adequate standâ€" ards of social security to all Canadians. erage. V Accident and sickness benefits. V Children‘s allowances,. ; / Maternity benefits. / Widows‘ benefits. V Retirement. pensmns. \/Increased old age pensmns at age 65. dominated by employers. V Minimum Wages. / Maximum Hours of Work. V Equal pay for equal work and equality of opportunity â€" and. treatment in other respects for men and women workers. y Minimum age of erfiployment. V Holidays with pay. V of Labour â€" Management Committees. We shall provide a uniform and comâ€" prehensive security plan for all Canâ€" adians includingâ€" (V/Extended unemployment insurance Published by the Prograssive Comserratire Party, Ottews. vOutlawing of unions financed â€" or Argu>s KCilobe and Mail:â€"Among the last dastardly wark of beaten Nazis is desâ€" truction in Holland of generations of wonderful qngineerlng achievement in controlling ; the everâ€"present water menace.. | ~ ‘‘Toronto Tekgram:â€"Many a man says he has a home in heaven. It seems that is the only place that is uot fering from a housing shortage. Gold Centre for their grand contriâ€" bution of work. The kitchen conâ€" veners were Mrs. Stan Kitchen, Mrs. Warren Sparks and Mrs. James Stirâ€" rat. The day being fine many ladiocs from the district attended and enâ€" joyed afternoon tea. Byronâ€" and Mrs, James MacKenzle were in charge of this table. Special tnanks are extended tte Ladies in