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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1953-04-09, Page 7unisI(A'!i, A1''RZL 9, 1953 Laughing Through A Story of..the R;C,A,P, Ry $EYMQU& ROBERTSON Copyright *952 2$RD INSTALMENT "I never knew it to failr' Jack Graydon growled in disgust as he paused on his way to break- fast to read Daily Routine Orders posted .on the mess notice -board and sawlois own name listed as Duty Officer. "Always when a finis be'se'joeback ri htooff,Ieave he "Is your name written there on the page bright and fair?" MacLaren's vow coming from behind himsounded in his ear. "Sure 'hough. It is. Enjoy your weekend Johnnie?" "You bet! Best I've had since I came overseas.-. "Where'd yon go?" "South," was Jack's laconic re- That takes in a lot of terri- tory," the tall navigator remark- ed dryly. 'And believe me, a lot can happen in two days," "It sure Gan!" "I meant here.. Come, let's find ourselves a quiet table and I'll give you the dirt. First, the CGI's wangled another seven IF YOUR CAR NEEDS A Paint Job or any Body Work PHONE HERB DAVIDSON'S COLLIISION REPAIR GARAGE Main Intersection — BRUCEFIELD Phone Clinton 634-r-3 12-3-4-5-b GRASS SEEDS Have a complete stock of— CLOVERS and GRASS SEEDS PRICES THIS YEAR MUCH LOWER Clovers all Ontario grown. We specialize in— Permanent Pasture Mixtures tan make up for you best mixture for your need. You require a different mixture for dairy pasture to beef pasture or hen pasture. Let us make for you the pasture mixture most suitable to your land and your requirement. Prices for a Hay Mixture will be about $5.00 per acre and for a Pasture Mixture about $10.90 per acre. Still have MALTING BARLEY Contracts available. FRED O. FORD PHONE 123W • GRAIN and SEED CLINTON Mme. Mwti a $500 She can't get out today, but she is taking advantage of the "sale" — by telephone. Add up the dollars your telephone saves in bargains you pick up. Think of the hours and effort it saves, too . , . how you can even "go places" without leaving the house. Your telephone serves you so many ways; no price can measure its usefulness. THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CANADA days' leave So you'll be spared his sarcastic cracks for a whole week, Second, the Chief f1i- lstructor's got htrnself posted." This was surprising news. Wing --Commander Stone had been at Midlands so long he had corms to be regarded AS permanent a fixture as the Control Tower it.. self. "Where did he go?" Jack ROC - ed, as .he sipped a xnouthfei of coffee. "Who the hell cares? The int - portant thing i$ that in his place we've drawn an Australian chap - pie -- one Whim) Braithwaite, DFC, .AFC. He looks a keen type and unless I miss my guess he's tough as they come. Decidedly not the sort the Groupie will push around." "Hmm. What about Hyde? Did they hang him Saturday?" MacLaren gave his companion a quizzical look. "What have you eetu h:o ITow bttrthan to ask, Jon nie. MacLaren waved a re, proving finger across the table. "True, I was there as officers under -instruction but court-mar- tial procedure is top secret and--" ' "Nuts!" Graydon interrupted. "I'll learn through the grape- vine anyway. What happened?"' "You're Duty Joe today, aren't you? You'll get to see Hyde when they take him his bale of hay at noon." He glanced around to see that no airwomen of the mess staff were within hearing. "Reprimand—no loss of senior- ity.. They say he'll be posted back on ops, Groupie Anderson who commands at 1Vlartleshain, was president of the Court. There's something between the two of them. I couldn't get it but it was quite obvious." Graydon nodded. By the time he had finished his meal he was in a more' cheerful mood. With Armitage on Ieave and a new Chief Instructor, things were looking up. His morning rounds completed, he hastened on to 'C' Block to relieve the prisoner's es- cort for lunch. A shout of wel- come greeted his entry. "What ho, Johnnie! Duty Joe today, eh? O.K. Barnes. You needn't hurry back. Just bring me a couple of good juicy mur- ders from the library." :'There ought .to be a good murder right here and now," Graydon burst out hotly, the moment Barnes departed. ".rd like to break your damfool neck!" "Gi' me a decent cigarette," Hyde interrupted. "What's wrong? They didn't get wise, did they?' Jack tossed over an unopened package. His temper was still at J. S. Scruton Oils - Greases - Gasoline Petroleum Products Phone Clinton 3'77 Phone Goderich 320-W CITIES SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR $ SAVE $ For your TIRE NEEDS of all sizes, come in and check our prices. 20% off all new tires and tubes St. Joseph Service Corner No. 21 and 84 Highways 7-tfb BRICK or BLOCKWORK CHIMNEYS BUILT or REPAIRED FREE ESTIMATES R.EA.SONABLE RATES BILL HARRIS Phone Clinton 908r3 ART BELL Phone Goderich 934r24 11-tfb OLJN'. QN N I S -CIA .r News of Varna A number of farmers started seeding this week. Wilfred Muter has recently been indisposed but is reported to be feeling better. Charles Keyes, Nashville, Tenn„ calledofriends here dur- ing ur-ing the weekend, Fester services were well at- tended in the United Church last Sunday, beth afternoon and evening, A rumber of local Orangemen attended the County Orange the boiling point. "No, they did- n't! No thanks to you but—" "Then what are you all work- ed up about?" was the bland query. "As I remember it, you were anxious to visit an old man- or house. Thanks to me you got to Halebridge, Did the old boy bother you?" "No! Your people were swell. They were so blasted decent 'o me I felt like a louse all the time I was there. Your aunt fussed over tete as if I were her own son." "I told you she was like that. If she didn't catch on, how could the Colonel? She's seen me sin- ce he has." "They didn't suspect. At least, I don't think they did." "Huh!" Hyde was startled. "Quit being so damn mysterious. Either they took you for nie or they didn't. No two ways about it." "It wasn't as simple as you think," Graydon protested.. `Lord! The jambe I got into. The Is- land's filled with SP's and secur- ity types and—" "Never mind those blokes!" Hyde interrupted. "What about the people at Halebridge?" "Everything went o.k. until Saturday night," Jack explained He then told of Colonel Hayley's summons to the telephone, of his distraught manner when he re- turned to the library, of Mrs. Hayley's pre -occupation at break- fast on Sunday morning. Once more Hyde interrupted him. "Hold on. You don't know what they phoned hiim about ..>" "No. He told us it was some- thing about a Home Guard do, but I know it wasn't that and he—" Hyde held up his hand. He walked to the table and rum- maged among the debris for a newspaper. With a grave face, he handed Graydon the morning s "Times", folded over at an inside page. "I think this is the message he got," he said quietly, as he point- ed to the Casualties colurru;. There, under the sub -head "Dan- gerously Wounded' was listed the name of Captain Peter Went- worth Hayley, Arreford, Isle of Wight. "Good lord!" Grawdon ejacul- ated. "Yeh !" "No wonder he was all cut up! That makes it worse than ever. I had no- business being there --a stranger. Hell, no! He thought I was his nephew—Peter's own cousin. Why didn't he tell me?" Hyde spoke very softly. "You may be a liaison bloke, Johnnie. But you've got a lot to learn about the English. The old boy wouldn't tell you—not then—" "Yes, I know—" He nodded, and his restraining hand again cut short Graydon's protest. ''it was his own son and he thought you were. his nephew, Peter's cousin. He didn't tell you be- cause it's not done, old boy. He'd say it's 'carrying his grief in- doors'. If you'd been alone with him, outside, away from the wo- men, he might have told you. Ev- en then, I wonder? You were more than a guest, Johnnie— you were on leave. A chap's leave is a very precious thing. Nothing must ever spoil it." "That's utterly asinine!" "Hmm—yeh. I suppose it is. But it's his code, Johnnie, and damn it! he lives up to it. I'm half English myself but I'll never understand them. I'll take -off my hat to them just the same. They don't talk. They don't whimper. They take it en the chin. It took guts to keep quiet Saturday night, plenty of guts, but rather than spoil your holi- day the old boy kept his mouth shut." "You're sure making me feel swell," Jack grumbled. "I wish now I'd told your people the truth. I did tell Barbara, of course." "What!" Hyde shouted. "You told that little brat! She'll blab it all over the place." Graydon's fist clenched, "Look here, Hyde! If you want a sock in the jaw you're going the right way to get it. Your cousin's the grandest girl I ever met in my life." "A fat little kid in pigtails," Graydon snorted. "The devil she is! She's a mighty pretty girl—and she NOT fat. If you had one-tenth her brains you'd--' "Whew! You have got it bad! Fell head over heels in love with her, didn't you?" "Yes, damn it! I did!" (To be continued) Lodge in Clinton en ,Wednesday evening last where plans were ccmp:eted for celebrating the "Glorious 12th" in Gederich this summer. Special Services Held Easter services were held in Varna and G o ss h en United Churehes. Large congregations attended and at both services the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. The Good 'ri- day service at Goshen was also well attended. Special Easter metric was given at all servicee. 90 Attend YPU Joint Meeting The members of United Church Young People's Unions in Area "B" met at Varna on Monday night. There ?Fere about 90 pres- ent. The worship period was inn charge of the Brucefield group and was in keeping with the Easter season. Clare Vincent, Londesboro, president of Huron Presbytery YPU, presented cert= iflcates to the nine groups repre- sented. Rev, C. Scott, Blyth, gave a very stirring address on "Build- ing a Christian Order" and dealt with the important points of Christian citizenship. Pictures were shown of the Five Oaks Training School for Christian workers, and Miss Gail Manning read a description of pictures shown. Lunch was served and the meeting, which was very much enjoyed by all, closed with the benediction by Rev. T. J. Pitt. WMS April Meeting The April meeting of the WMS Varna United Church was held at the home of Mrs. Robert Taylor. The meeting opened with Mrs. R. Taylor reading the call to wor- ship and the invocation. Hymn 104 was sung. Mrs. William McAsh read the Scripture. Prayer was offered by Mrs. R. Taylor. Hymn 108 was sung. Mrs. Gordon Reid tock charge of the business. The min- utes of the previous meeting were read and adopted! The text word for May will he "spring." There were 17 calls to shut-ins, reported. There was a discussion on the bale, and the delegates to the presbyterial were appointed, Parts of the study book were read by Mrs. William McAsh, Mrs. T. J. Pitt and Mrs. Moyer. The meeting closed with the benedic- tion. Green Tea a Success The \'VMS Varna United Chur- ch held the Birthday Party and Green Tea in the church with 16 "Immediate service" 111 YOUR LOCALITY FOR Estate Planning and Wills Investment Management and Advisory Service 4% Guaranteed Investments 2% on savings -- deposits may be mailed Real Estate Services For prompt attention call RAYE B. PATERSON ?Prat Officer $ensall, Ontario, Phone 51 or any office of GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF CANADA TORONTO • MONTItL.AL OTTAWA • WINDSOR NIAGARA 1ALLS • SUDhURY SAULT STE. MARIE CALCAR'r • YANCOUVRR members. present. Former mens- iters and friends were guests. Mrs. T. J. Pitt opened the meeting (in the absence of the president; with a word of welcome to all, Hymn, 241 was sung. Mrs. Lee McConnell's group had charge of the program, Mrs, Percy Johnson led in pray, er, and a duet was Sun�g by Miss Rachel Johnson and Mrs. Ernie MCClinehey, An instrumental trio was given by Mrs. Clare McBride, Mrs, William Taylor and Mrs. ruse Keyes, Goshen, Mrs. Pitt took charge of the business. The minutes of the pre- vious meeting were read and ads opted, The texteT word for April is "Cross". There were 16 calls to shut-ins. The guest speaker ibr the after- noon was Miss Stirling, Bayfield, speaking on birthdays, The lad, ies from Goshen favoured . with another instrumental, Mrs. Epps, Clinton, recited a poem and Mrs. PAGE SEVEN EXETER GlitEENHOUSE RAZED BY EIRE EXETER --Fire destroyed a full $tock of Easter flower and sew* erely damaged the greenhouse and heating plant at Bailey's Florist here Thursday, APO. 2. RalphG. Bailey, owner, esti• theththoi the of dollars, He said the greenhouse alone would coat about $6,000 to replace, and the stock about $2,000. The 18 -by. 40-ftotgreenhouse was Atli of spring fitment intended for East- er We. Cause of the fire is not known. Fred Reid, Clinton, gave a read: ing. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Lee McConnell gave a. word of ap- preciation to all those taking part. Hymn 214 was sung and the meet- ing closed with prayer. Lurtets was served. .-H-++.- . - *-40+--•-«-t+w•s f MOIttlitS MORSE OdF/ed, WARM Alit Thin ultramodern styled F -M Furnace is designed to give the highest heating efficiency. It offers more than just ordi- nary automatic heat... it also conditions the air, giving the advantages of moist outdoor air. The F.M Furnace le finished in attractive green and designed as a compact unit that uses only a small door area. It is available in 5 sites, Let us give Fou the complete story of the 11-M Oil ired Warm Air Furnace. Wise & Bateman 1 Farmers We are shipping cattle every Saturday for United Co-operatives of Ontario and solicit your patronage. We will pick them up at your farm. 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