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Born â€" Monday, March 10th, in the Porcupine General Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smerek, Bristol Road, Pottsville, formetrly ‘of"Stchumacher â€" Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keller ard son Robbie, Korson Block, Frist Ave., have returned from a holiday at Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. and Mrs. R. Greene and Reka and Richard have returned from an extended trip to Holland and are visiting here prior to going to Hamilton where they will take up residence. Mr. and Mrs. Greene were proprietors of the Frontenac Hotel, First Ave., before leaving for: Holland. a son. Unable to attend but sending. lovely gifts were Mrs. J. Izatt, Mrs. Bill Rodgers, Mrs. Frank McWhinnie, Mrs. Dusty Baker, and Mrs. James Prenâ€" tice. From Schumacher â€" Mrs. Joe Verâ€" kik, Mrs. Ted Duxfield, Mrs. Peter Hunter, Mrs. Bill Brough, Mrs. Joe Schwab, Mrs. James Stirrat, Mrs. Alex Mair, Mrs. James MacKenzie, Mrs. Ernie Dunbabin., Mrs. Ted Jones, Mrs. Jack Matthew, Mrs. Dan Fraser, Mrs. Art Robson, Mrs. Steve Karahan, Mrs. Ernie Tisdale, Mrs,. Tom Johnâ€" son, Mrs. Jerry HMartris, Mrs. John O‘â€" Leary, Mrs. James Scullion and the guest of honor Miss Jessie Scullion. During the evening the guest of honor was presented with a decorated hamper filled to the top with lovely gifts Mrs. David Fox and Mrs. John O‘Leary assisted in opening the gifts. Mrs. Scullion thanked the ladies for their kindness. A delicious lunch was served and dancing was enjoyed. The following ladies attended: from Timmins â€" Mrs. David Fox, Mrs. Joe Fox, Mrs. V. Cotnam, Mrs. George Holland, Mrs. D. McCann, Mrs. Pat McAleavey, Mrs. Dick BackHause, Mrs. F. Kitcher, Mrs. L. Kitcher. shower in honor of Miss Jessie Sculâ€" lion, whose wedding takes place Monâ€" day March 17th. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Scullion, First Ave. Mrs, Scullion‘s home was nicely decorated for the occasion and a very happy evening was enjoyed. ‘There were games with prizes for the winners. A sing song was enjJoyâ€" ed with Mrs. Ted Duxfield at the piano. _ ._ Only the best! SCHUMACHER SCHUMACHER PHONES 666 OR 667 , g%@DING %IgTHRACITE for cu@thve, heater AMERICAN STEAM COAL screened, for heatex 4 or tnrnace 104 i e e a r ie e n large lnup, for stove or clean and hot .................... CAMROSEâ€"WESTERN or furnace ; Mr. The Sacrament of Baptism was adâ€" Road, ministered to Vaughan Clyde, son of ier â€" _ Mr: and ~Mrs. R. C. Baechler, 27 A _ Second Ave.; Mona Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Humphrey, «mss 37B Second Ave.; and Victor Steven, -‘r sanâ€"of Mr. and Mrs. Victor F. Savino, r107C First Ave. The beautiful flowers on the altar of the church were placed by Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Smith in loving memory of Mrs. Jessie Todd, who passed on one year ago this.â€" month. The morning service of worship in Frinity United Church was conducted by The Rev. J. A. Breckenridge. The choir sang aâ€" lovely anthem with Mrs, James Huxley accompanvping at the organ. Three Children Baptised At Prinity United Chiirch The following members atternded: Delmar Cowden, Ella Simmons, Melen Boyce, Mary Sparks, Shirley Monaâ€" ghan, Betty Smyth, Joan Greer, Janet Malkin, Helen Eliot, Athea Platt, Robbie Innes, Elizabeth Robson, Marâ€" ilyn Grist, Joan Goodyear, Mrs. Jack Fisher and Mrs. Roy Wilson. meeting cloged with taps. Mrs. Jack Fisher, of the Coniaurum, gave a very interesting talk and exâ€" plained the important parts in sketchâ€" ing. The meetinx openied with the C.G. L T. Purpose and Mrs. Roy Wilson led the woership period. The minutes of the last meeting were read and a short business session was held. The ECgnadian Girls in Training of Trinity United Church, Schumgcher, held their meeting Thursday evening in the church hall. The meetin<x opened with the C.C. The foilowing members attended, Ruby â€"McCarthy, Sheila â€" Bassett, Frankie Morgan, Pat Innes, Norma Killens, Shirley Studden, Douglas Bassett, The Rev. J. A. Breckenridge: we SCHROMACHER Trimty United C.G.ILT. Ladies Guild of the Anglican Mission Meet The Ladies Guild of the Schumaâ€" cher Anglican Mission held their meeting Thursday evening in the church hall. The president, Mrs. E. Smyth, was in the chair. The worship service was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Breckenridge who took as his subject "The Rasteér Story.‘"‘ The meeting closed with the Benediction. The Young Pooplu Union of Trinâ€" ity United Church held their meeting Wednesday evening in the church hall. A short busimness session was held and the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. The next meeting will be held Wednesday March 26. A conigregationel m#eeting will be held April 2nd, which all members are requested to attend. Miss Sheila Bassett gave a very inâ€" The pupils of Miss Jean Zadoronzy. skating club instructor, assisted by the members of the Porcupine Skating club gave a very delightful display of skating. Porcupine skaters taking part in the programme were solo numbers by Mildred Verbik, Joyce Eliot, Jacqueline Byers, Neil Pool®, Mose, Greer, Jimmie Fraser. A pair number by Marjorie Wharton and Neil Pooley. A comedy by Roger Todhunter, and Neil Pooley and a comical solo by Roger Todhunter. Miss Sheila Bassett gave a very inâ€" teresting talk the theme being, "Livâ€" ing in the Land of <the Humming Games were then enjoyed and the 0 0 0 a 0 08 t.0 00 a 8 0 s s e a a o 60 $ 00 8 #eo Â¥a e us o0 0 6 00 e inss 6008 5b â€".‘..'.0.... «@ 0 % 0 000 0~ .00 0 o D ¢ en e ue es n at en > se 8 se bae de e o n 0 0 db dn s a s YÂ¥ vo‘e C EUV d e re 46 0 a o o o SCHUMACHER The Schumacher Home and School Association will hold their meeting Wednesday evening, March 19, in the public school. A good program has been arranged and everybody will be made welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leng, McInâ€" tyre Property, left last week for Torâ€" onto where Mrs. Leng will receive medical treatment. Mrs. John Scullion and daughter Agnes will attend the wedding of Mrs. Scullion‘s daughter. Jessie, which will take place JmmgMonday, March Mr. Ken Adamson left for Belleâ€" terre after attending the funeral of _ The his fatherâ€"inâ€"law, the late Mr. Jack held « Mrs. Ken Young, who was here for the funeral of her father, the late Mr. Tom Moore, left Tuesday evenâ€" ing for her home in Toronto. The Mcintyre orchestra under the direction o6 Lieut. J. W. Lomas supâ€" phed the music during the dancing session at the Porcupine Skating Club ~Sunday afternoon. Dave, who was working night shift was curling with his team when they came off shift Sunday morning and had just stepped off the ice when the accident â€" happened. Dave Bennett, Fif®i Ave., shift boss at the McIntyre Mine and a numâ€" ber of the Curling Club had the misâ€" fortune. to slip and suffer.a bad break in his left arm Sunday morning. ‘Mrs. Jack Chatson and Mr.and Mrs. Ken Adamson returned Sunday evenâ€" ing ftom Renfrew where they attendâ€" Mr. Ernie Sayers, Fourth Ave., left last week for Perth whoen he received word that his mother was ill. * ed. the funeral of the late Mr. Chatâ€" The following members attended, Mr. and Mrs. ‘George Leck, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Godefroy, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Laine, Mr.â€"and Mrs. Bob Fulâ€" ton, Mrs. G. C. Armitage, Mrs. Stan Gibson, Mrs. Tom Leck, Mrs. Henry Fulton, Mrs. Vie Savino, Mrs. Stan Shippam, Mrs. W. Mair, Mr.. Allan Platt, Mr. Mervyn Upham, A. Breckenridge. _ Mrs.. John Redington, . Coniaurum Property, has returned from North â€" Mrs. George Helmer entertained Bay where she attended the funeral members of the local Rebekah lodge of:her sister Mrs. Johns. on Friday after the regular weekly â€"â€"_â€"_â€"_â€"â€"â€" meeting at the hall. M _ _ J No â€" _ db SA MB WB o7 o * Bernard Youlten, popular solist at es gle P?{rcgpinedSk.atingthCIub 'wlz:s ig ; sOUTH PORCUPINE Kapuskasing â€" during e weekâ€"en : â€" taking part in â€"the Skating Ml‘S- G_; Helmqr Mrs. C. C. Armitage was the guest speaker and gave a very interesting talk on music appréciation in the home. Mr. Allan Platt gave several accordâ€" ian ~ selections. Tho evening was brought.to a close with a dainty lunch served by the hostesses Mrs. Henry Fulton, Mrs. Bill Godefroy and Mrs. Bob Fulton. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Mrs. Harâ€" vie Laine. The Young Adult Club of Trinity United â€" Church, Schumacher, held their â€"meeting Friday evening in the church hall. The president, Mr. Geoâ€" rge Leck was in the chair. Mrs. McDonough will be hostess for the next work meeting which will be held Thursday March 20th at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs, A, L. Joyner, MciIntyre Property, Third Ave. Mrs. J. Collins gave the secretary‘s report and business items were disâ€" cussed. Material was given out and plans made for the April tea and baâ€" zaar. After the business session a dainty lunch was served and a social period was enjoyed. Mrs. Neil Pooley was chaperon to the Porcupine skaters. Attending the carnival were Mrs. Jack Eliot and Mrs. Nixon. The Porcupine skaters also took part in the dancing and Grand Finale. Kight members of the Porcupine Skating Ciub travelled to Cochrane to take part in the 1947 Winter Carâ€" nival which was held at the Cochrane Arena. 4 @4] Iocal Skaters Attend Cochrane Winter Carnival YOUNG ADULT CLUB SCHUMACHER SCHUMACHER SCHUMACHER held on Sunday afternoon from the Finnish Lutheran Church on William Ave., and was attended by a great number of Finnish residents and othâ€" ers who sympathized with the sorâ€" rowful little family who were orâ€" Korhonen, M. Haapala, K. Kuivinen, Perala and Hola. They report that they were treated royally at Kirkland, and had a thorâ€" oughly enjoyable weekend. Members from the club who atâ€" tended were: Mrs. Ralph Ellis, Mrg. Lewis Pyke, and the Misses Marion Mills, Esther Dean, Francesca Cattarâ€" ello, Dora Kenesky and Frances Hoâ€" gan. . Rev. Frans. J. Koski conducted the Lutheran funeral service, pallbearâ€" Among the many flowers sent were those from the children of the pubâ€" lic and high: schoolsâ€"classmates of the Luoma childrenâ€"from Grade 2, 4 and 83 in the public/school. and Members of the South Porcupine Badminton Club and members of the McIntyre Badminton Club were the guests of Kirkland Lake Badminton Club on Saturday and Sunday. Bridge was played, prizes being won by Mrs. H. Montrose, Mrs. C. H. Libby, Mrs. R. C. Mitchell and Mrs. V. Lane: SOUTH PORCUPINE Badmmton Club Guests At Kirkland On Weekâ€"*nd The hostess served a lovely lunch at conclusion of cards. «Miss P. Maxwellâ€"Smith acted as third judge on Friday. It is felt that this phase of eduâ€" cation merits more> public support. One is impressed with the mental maturity of our teen agers â€" and whether or not the debaters sway the convictions of their audience they effectively present food for further thought. The‘ judges were tunanimous in agreeing that even experienced politiâ€" cians would have had difficulty adâ€" hering to the letter of the subject. ve s o 22â€" Cl U Mr Rud Langdon and Rev. J. Morâ€" ris outlined to the audience the difâ€" ficulty of, the judges in â€"reaching a decision, as â€" all four speakers carried the argument pro â€"and con with the assurance of â€"veteran debaters though all were novices in public speaking. The subject, being of such politiâ€" cal significance had necessitated ardâ€" uous preparation and both affirmaâ€" live and negative debaters held fairâ€" ly well to the point under discusâ€" sion. o ' A .vsiting ~duo consisting of Miss Alice Andrew and Miss Mallette, stuâ€" dents of Kirkland Lake High School, successfully upheld that "American Foreign Policy toward Russia is detriâ€" mental to world peace‘‘ in debate with Miss Joyce Rogers and Miss Tonoff of South Porcupine High School cn Friday cvening in the gymnasium of the South Porcupine High School. Kirkland Local Studths Contest Inter®sting Debate During the first world war Mr. MacDougal served with a forestry unit as captain. He gained his rank of major with the Canadian Militia with which he served afterwards. â€"Mrs. Relyea and her husband arâ€" rived in South Porcupine on Wedâ€" nesday to be present at. the funeral. The remains are resting at Hunkin‘s Funeral Parlors until 3 p.m. on Thursâ€" day when Rev. R. J. Scott will conâ€" duct services in the. Unitedâ€" Church, and interment will be in Timmins cemetery. The funeral will be held with full military honours, the Vetâ€" erans‘ Guard in charge. Walter (known as Mac) was a hero of the second world war, and" gave his life for his country in 1944 in Ialy. Here he built a home and raised his family. Mrs. MacDougal died seven years ago. Of his children, Mildred (Mrs. Bruce Relyea of Cleveland) and Stelâ€" la, (Mrs. L. Lloyd) are the only two surviving. Madge (Mrs. Kelly) died 12 years ago, and was followed by Kenneth who died in the Hamilton sanitarium. . This land, now known as the Macâ€" Dougal townsite, is located to the southâ€"east of South Porcupine and was also registered for its mineral rights. Major MacDougal was one of the earliest residents in South Porcupine. Born in Glengarry Townsiip, and raisâ€" ed in that part of Ontario, he served in South Africa and as a veteran atftâ€" terwards was given a vet‘s homeâ€" stead in northern Ontario. The death occurred in Porcupine General Hospital on Monday night of Hugh Allien MacDougal, aged 69 years. Some four weeks ago Mr. Macâ€" Dougalâ€"known familiarly as Majoo MacDougal, a title earnhed ovenseas in the first world war in the Canidian armyâ€"fell and fractured some ribs. He was taken to the local hospital where it was found upon xâ€"ray that a lung had been punctured. Pneuâ€" monia developed and death ensued. Death of Major MzcDougall Entertains Rebekah‘s SOUTH PORCUPINE In response to a petition formerly presented to council, byâ€"law 698 was read and passed according to lawâ€" To provide for the early closing of all drug stores situated within the Township of Tisdale. Joe Adamoâ€"to operate an additâ€" ional truck. __Raiph Johrisonâ€"to operate an autoâ€" Pianoâ€"Gradeâ€" 9â€"Aila Antiila, 78: Grade 8, Darwin Aitken, 77; Grade 8, Helen Fedor, 74; Grade 6, Margaret McNeil, 64; Grade 5, Kathryn Fell, 77; Grade 5, Wendy Cross, 74 Grade 5, Inga Viitanen, 68; Grade 4, Vilma Kemp, 74; Donald Reid, 68; Grade 3, Leah Koski, 72; Grade 3, Carolyn Camley and Basil Reid, 70; Grade 2, Jacqueline Huot, 73; Marjorie M. Osâ€" trom, 72; Norma Reid, 68; Elaine Anâ€" drews, 65; Beverley Fell, 63. Mrs. Lilyan Tessier is to be conâ€" gratulated on the excellent showing made by her piano pupils in the reâ€" cent music examination held in Timâ€" mins. The following pupils are given with number of marks: Theeryâ€"Grade 1â€"Inga Viitanen, 93; Pauline Wilson, 82; Robert Wilder, 81; Nancy Wilder. 77. Vincent, Dillonâ€"to operate truck for hire. At a special council meeting held on Friday the following licenses were granted: Airport Taxiâ€"To operate taxi. Lauri Lindbergâ€"to operate taxi. Claude Dillon â€" To operate three A Pamour rink was also entertainâ€" ed at this bonspiel with Mrs. Darwin as skip, Mrs. G. Scott as viceâ€"skip, Mrs. Redmond as second and Mrs. Bailey as lead. Teams from Cochrane were also entertained. s0UTH PORCUPINE Successful Young Pianists By invitation of the Ladiés‘ Curlâ€" ing Club of Iroquois Falls, two teams of local lady curlers took part in a bonspiel over the weekend. at the Falls The visiting teams were royâ€" ally entertained and wec’qn‘\‘(:d by the ladies of Troquois Falls and are most enthusiastic over the recéption given them by this club. Incidentally this is the first bonspiel which this new club has sponsored. A Dome team skipped by Mrs. R. P. Smith with Mrs. Bert Longworth as viceâ€"skip, Mrs., Jen L. Cameron as second and Mrs. Fernand Love as lead brought back second prize. Lady Curlers Visit= â€"â€" froquois Falls Purchase of valves from Canadian CAMPAIGN® HEADQUAERTERS * * Carmer ‘Algon sR y sOUTH PORCUPINE Council Briecfs *#3 SOUTH PORCUPINE Valve and Hydrant Co. was approvâ€" ed, also 15 manhole frames from Wabi Iron Works, six tank cars of asphalt from B. A. Co., one carload of fiake calcium chloride, and two cars of asphalt dust layer. An asphailt spreadâ€" er was to be ordered from Storm Construction Co. Ltd. ilar vote of thanks to Mrs. Copps. rs. Lilyan Tessier played selecâ€" on the piano before a delicious lunch was served by the hostesses.. A large number of people attended and all enjoyed the evening. Father Bourget, Redemptorist priest, was alâ€" so a guest. A social evening, sponsored by the senior and junior members of the C W.L. was held on Sunday evening in the Airport Hotel .This was: a . parish night to welcome new pdrishâ€" ioners and to show apptecxat:on of theâ€" fact that we are now Canadlans by" act of law. Mrs. T. Cahill, diocesan president, Mrs.. Norman ~Sulliâ€" van. president of the local branch of the senior C.W.L., received the guests. Rev. Father LaSalle was master of ceremonies and welcomed the new parishioners and spoke on. the pionâ€" eers of Christianity in Canada. A proâ€" gram opened with the singing of "O Canada" by the senior choir, acgbtfi- panied on the piano by. Mrs. J. Aitâ€" ken, and led by Mrs. T. Creconi, dirâ€"" ector of the choir. Singing ofâ€""The World is Waiting for the Sunrise," "Quintuplets‘ Lullaby," and "AlTouâ€" ctte" followed, and Miss Kathryn Fell and Miss Patsy Belisle gave a cosâ€" tume dance. "Parish Night" Welcomes Parishers and Canadians Mr. Gregory Evans of Timmins, with Mrs. R. W. Copps, also of Timâ€" mins, were guest speakers. Mr. Evans spoke of the Citizénâ€" ship Act, explaining it, and urging closer contact with ‘"new" ‘Canadians now that we are all Cangdians. Mrs: Copps spoke on the "Christian Citiâ€" zenship‘", side of the question, with the work of the Catholic® Women‘s League theme.‘ ' A vote of thanks to Mr.‘Evans ‘Wwas proposed by Mr. R. M. Surtées, and Miss Bette McKéown proposed a simâ€" South Porcupine T 0s News From to maintain en L 20 r mt sc Antand t ic dncA n;:d of a transfusion will receive one, free of charge.> . f * e e Yourhelp is needed to support this and other valuable Red Cross services, The Red Cross needs . monéy ¢; >your ; monéy, ‘Money to maintain spitals .. . to help correct the d’e.fort.nit'x_esjo’f istle crippled children .. , se â€" Aask us 2 oo yj{l{ whole blood tn( plm! wai i o s 3 W‘aou Lodges, where nextâ€"ofâ€" visit their loved 'T dissster; _ > }w d’:. . ..WOB@t. . “lp’u’d!cgoodwork } / â€"\. .« Carmer ‘Algonguin and flpl'uce Harrxs of 166A Bloor Ave., a son, on March 7th. ® MONAHANâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Ken Monahan of 9 .Tamarack St. Timâ€" mins, a daughter on March 9th. SMERKâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. â€"Nitk Smerk of Bristol Rd., a son on March 10th. } s $ @ © ie x uinl_\.?n: L AIVUVANEL : L0VU . > e ESIDENCE PH. 510° _ | . l i i y U U U C uo C Sn e n in in cte hh The evening closed with the singâ€" ing of the National Anthem. _â€".â€"BODNAREKâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bodnarek of 62 Kirby Ave., Timâ€" mins, a daughter on March 4th. .. MILLERâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Carson Miller (Winifred Wilson) of 52 Camâ€" brai Ave., Timmins, on March 8th, a daughter. _ GREENACRE â€" To Mr. and Mrs. George Greenacre of 27 William Ave.. South Porcupine, a son, on March 8th. "3“1 %afimd : SERVICE STATION . 00. Crawford St. _ South Porcupme OFFRICE: PHONE 280. 0. . ’0"0‘?0“0"}%“ “’Qoxoo HARRISâ€"To Mr. and Mrs. Reuben 1 00 282 28. 29, 10, .0. ; o oo o0 8 Wm. E. Jamleson Florist 108 Golden Ave., °8. 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