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Clinton News-Record, 1953-04-30, Page 9• ASDAY, APRIL filo' $0, 1,9.0.`;; LL#N 1111 V' Ws-> C.IOnt PAC4E NINE R station and Adastral Park News Laughing Through Clouds Story of the R. C'.4. F. By SEYMOUR ROI3EATSON 'C opyright 1952 26th INSTAL;% ENT Next morning Jack Graydon was early astir. It lacked only a few minutes of nine when he entered the office of the Air Commodore, Director of person- nel, at 20 Lincoln's Inn Fields. He was welcomed with a broad smile. "Glad to see you, Graydon. Sit down. I; got your Iatest gripe, Did you think I'd forgotten all about you?" The DP picked up a slip of flimsy paper from his basket and road Bim. JME ackrs I'M irTe HE uCHAP YEO J POSTED TO MIDLANDS, "Not bad at all!" he chuckled. "I seldom get such refreshing frankness in official signals. How- ever, I have been thinking of the right spot for you. How'd you like to take over a District Headquart. exs?" "Does that mean I'm all washed up with flying, sir?" The Air Commodore did not an- swer immediately. He lit .a cigar- ette, while he studied a printed form before him. From where Graydon was sitting it looked like a medical report. "Tell me honestly," he said at last. "Are you really serious to do a second tour?" Jack drew a long breath. The DP was not the sort to be fooled by false heroics. "I don't suppose the average' chap ever wants to go back on ops," he said slowly. He was think, ing of Clarence Hyde and made a mental reservation in that lad's case, "Still, you do miss the chaps ... and when they go on a raid and you know you can't join 'them" He paused. "The war's still on, sir." The older man nodded. "I think 1 know how you feel. When I was • about your age I was serving with the infantry. I was wounded at V my in' '17 and spent three months in hospital. No sooner was 1 put back in 'A' category and posted to the reserve than I began to grouse about getting back to France again. Then my transfer to the RFC came through so I missed slogging through the Pas- sohendaele mud after all," "Hmmm. What's the date? The 16th. Go back to Midlands mean- while. You're due for leave soon, aren't you?" "The week after next, sir, if it 'won't interfere—" ttow Wander Gem of Science tested at eu .aitr of Toronto. "Far Brighter Than Diamond," "Lasting Brilliance," Oyer 10 "set n toprice diamond. now FREE catalogue. TANYA GEMS, DEPT B, 168 Yonge, Toronto "No, that's all right, If you come through London then drqp in to see me. I may want the docs to have another squint at you. And then—well, Johnnie, you've lived long enough to know that the only real reward a man ever gets for doing a tough job well is being handed a tougher job to do." Without explaining this cryptic remark, the DP stood up to in- dicate that the interview was over. e Graydon left the building, walk- ed down Kingsway, turned into the Strand and strolled slowly westward, pausing many times to view attractions in shop windows as well as to shake his head re- gretfully at several landmarks which had been badly blitzed since his last visit. It was past eleven when he entered the clubrooms of the Overseas League in the cul-de- sac off St. James' Street. The lounge was all but deserted and vainly he sought a familiar face. Too bad he had not yet found anyone who could use his two guests' tickets. He looked in- to the dining -room (it would not open till twelve) then curled up in a big chair with the morning paper. He decided to take his ease meanwhile, have a leisurely lunch then stroll on to the Palace afoot, Turning to the amusements column, his eye caught an ad- vertisement for a film called "The Gentler Sex" now showing at a west -end cinema. It was suppos- ed to depict life in the ATS. In the ATS! Graydon sat up suddenly. There was just a chance, a remote chance it was true, but well worth inquiry. He walked to the desk and sought the Club secretary. "I'm looking for a girl," he an- nounced. "I thought she might be here today but I don't see her. And—well, as a matter of fact I don't know her name. Judy, that's all." Thee grey-haired spinster smiled broadly. "There's nothing new in that. I'm asked that sort of question three times a day, on the average. Tell me something about her and I'll try to help." Jack stretched out an arm shoulder -high. "She's about so big. Light brown hair and blue eyes. She's quite pretty." His description would have suit- ed half the feminine members of the Overseas League. "It seems to me I've heard that before, too", the secretary said. "But you've a list of members, haven't you?" "Of course. But I'm afraid we don't list them by the color of their eyes and their looks. She's not the only pretty ,girl in the club, you know." "She's prettier than most," Jack persisted, "There's two of them twins, They live at a place called Thames Dltton, out from Waterloo" The secretary consulted her file. "I wonder if you could mean the Cowell twins? Miss Joan Cowell— Gwendolyn Cowell—Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton?" "Yes!" Jack .Cried excitedly, "You're in luck, Flight -Lieuten- ant, They're upstairs. I'll call them," She flipped a switch, spoke into the instrument on her desk. Somewhere, far along a pass- age, Graydon heard the sound of a door opening. When came rap- idly approaching footsteps, A moment later two girls in ,ATS uniform stood on the stair land- ing. It was not easy to tell them apart. "Judy!" Jack sprafig forward in delight -but it was Gwen's hand he grasped. a "How simply super!" the girls cried in unison. They found a table in the din- ing -room. Jack learned that Jerry was at sea, that the girls had come to town three days previous- ly, and that, instead of returning to Cosham, they had been posted to an Anti -Aircraft Battery in the East Riding of Yorkshire. "I'm not on leave either," he told them. "Just in town for the day. I must go back tomorrow." "Oh!" The disconsolate tone of Judy's monosyllable was flatter- ing. "'Fraid we shan't see much of you then, We're going to the Haymarket tonight. There's a simply wizard show on." "I've a date myself tonight," Jack said. "Take her there," Gwen sug., Bested. "Maybe it won't be all booked up." Judy shook heir head. "Not a chance, sis, He'd never get tickets now. But—" She smiled and two red spots appeared in her cheeks. "We're not busy this afternoon." "Neither of you. Oh, what grand luck!" Jack drew out two cards and tendered one to each girl. "These are for you," he said, "For an investiture — at the Palace!" Gwen gasped. "Yours, Johnnie? ' Judy asked. "Oh, no! We can't accept these! Surely you want to take some one else?" "Why do you think I had you paged?" Graydon retorted "They'- re all yours if you'd like them!" "Like them!" the pair cried. Two pretty faces glowed with gratitude. Had they not been separated from him by the width of the table, Jack was positive that, regardless of the presence of two score diners, he would have been subjected to a double-barrel- ed kiss there and then. (To be continued) S-3 Military Wedding In. StJoseph's. Flight Lieutenant and Mrs, Prank Boyczuk, are pictured here as they descended the front steps of St. Joseph's Ro- man Catholic Church, Clinton, following their marriage there on Saturday, April 25. The bride is Smillie, daughter of Michael Bekar, Briercrest, Sask., and the groom is the son Mr. and Mrs, W. Boyczuk, Bayard, Sask. The guard of hon- our was formed by Robert Burnett, Jack Coffeil, Warner Halladay, Stanley Kerr, Robert Sly and Orville Warner, all fellow officers of the groom. The cexemony was conducted by Chaplain J, E. D. Ducharme, RCAF Station, Clinton. Foll- owing their return from a wedding trip in the United States, the young couple plan to live in Goderich. Spring Weddings Boyczuk—Bekar The marriage of Emilie Bekar, daughter of Michael Bekar, Brier - crest, Sask., to Flight Lieutenant Frank Boyczuk, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Boyczuk, Bayard, Sask., was solemnized in St. Joseph's Church, Clinton, on Saturday, Ap- ril 25. The ceremony was per- formed by Chaplain J. E. D. Du- charme, RCAF Station, Clinton. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Leo Bekar, To- ronto. She wore a gown of nylon lace and net fashioned with a sweet- heart neckline; the skirts were held up in wide scallops with dimonte clasps. Her . veil was 4oz,ze t '-� McPHERSON BROS. HURON ROAD EAST CLI TON ONTARIO • y1, war. illys-Overland of Canada Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of this flew dealer in your 'communiity. 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The bride was attended by her sister, Rose Bekar, as maid of honour, and Josephine Boyczuk, sister of the groom, as bridesmaid. They wore similar gowns of green and mauve net with rolled head- dresses of white feathers. Flight Lieutenant James Faulk- ner was groomsman, assisted by Flight Lieutenant Keith Young. The guard of honour was formed by Robert Burnett, Jack Coffell, Warner Holladay, Stanley Kerr, Robert Sly and Orville Warner, fellow officers of the groom. Luncheon and reception were held in the Officers' Mess at Sta- tion Clinton. For a wedding trip to the United States, the bride travelled in a grey suit with yel- low accessories and wore a cor- sage of red roses. On their return the couple will reside in Goderich, Cartmill—Brugger Spring flowers and candelabra decorated First Presbyterian Church, Seaforth, on Saturday af- ternoon, April 11, when Rev. D. Glenn Campbell united in mar- riage Patricia Ann, daughter , of Mrs. Frances Herman Brugger, Seaforth, and the late Mr. Brug- ger, to F/L Howard Cartmill, RCAF Station, Clinton, son of Mrs, Norman Steinfield, Owen Sound, and the late Mr. Albert Cartmill. Stanley J, Smith presided at the organ and accompanied the solo- ist, Kenneth Willis, Toronto, who sang "For You Alone" and "Bless This House," Given he marriage by her bro- ther, William Brugger, Seaforth, the bride wore a waltz -length bouffant gown of white nylon tulle over satin, featuring clusters of embroidered roses. Over the for- mal fitted bodice she wore a short satin jacket. Her fingertip veil of French illusion fell from a coronet of seed pearls; and she carried a small bouquet of white gardenias and English laurel. Mrs. Keith Ian McLean, sister of the bride, as matron of honor, wore a gown of imported silk or- ganza in tones of blended lilac and rose. Her flowers were mauve iris and pink hyacinths. Mary Jean McLean, niece of the bride, as flower -girl, was in lilac taffeta and carried a matching bouquet, The best man, F/0 Stanley Kerr, and the ushers, F/L James Hope and P/0 James Eggleston, all are fellow officers of the bride- groom at RCAF Station, Clinton. For a reception at MVlonetta IVfenard's, Exeter, the bride's mo- ther received the guests in a tri- cotine suit of crocus blue with a matching flower -trimmed straw hat and navy accessories. Her corsage was of deep pink roses, The bridegroom's mother assisted wearing a dove -gray suit, navy hat and accessories, with a cor- sage of deep pink roses. For a wedding trip to New York, the bride Wore a suit in dusty rose shade and a muskrat jacket, with a matching hat and chocolate accessories. On their re- turn F/L and Mrs. Cartmill will reside for the summer in Eayfield. 0. .-�, ,iiw STANLEY MVliss Lois Moffat, Windsor, spent the weekend at her home. Mr, and Mrs. Victor Taylor spent a few days in Windsor and Detroit. Mrs. Alma 13aird and Mr. and Mrs. Allen K.linkhamer and Carol Sean, botreit, visited al: hone of George Third last Sunday. Mrs, Mable Harrison; Mr. and Mrs, Dave $sird; Mr. and MIL Jiin Etch*d, Detroit, attended the funeral of the late Hugh Gilmour ort Monday Edltgr.;. F/L le, R. W,, R OBSON' Phone 9$2, Local $l%2 NO. 124 4,000 Air Cadets Will .Attend Summer Ca op For Two Week Period The RCAF is preparing for an influx; of more than 4,000 visitors between June 28 and August 28, and they have been invited to stay for a two-week period, The occasion marks the annual summer camp of the Royal Canad- ian Air Cadets from 238 squadrons scattered across Canada from Vancouver Island to N'ewf'ound- land, Plans are under way at Air Force Headquarters in Ottawa to make sure these young visitors enjoy their stay at RCAF Stations Greenwood, N.S., Aylmer, Ont., and Abbotsford, B.C., locations of the summer camps. For the 18,000 Air Cadets across Canada the two-week summer camp is a coveted prize they have been striving for during the past 12 months, Accommodation for 5,000 is being arranged, and, for those who have been chosen to attend, a full program of activities is being prepared. Arrangements are being made by the RCAF for each cadet to receive at least one flight in a service aircraft, Every cadet is briefed on weather data, functions of the airciaft, flight instruments and map reading before take -off. In addition the cadets will be provided with facilities for in- struction on RCAF equipment that is not available at Air Cadet squadron training centres. Also included is a full-scale program of organized sports and games under the direction of competent instruc- tors. To wind up the affair, the camps will close with a ceremonial review and a field day to which parents and interested persons are invited to attend. J. S. Seruton Oils ,. Greases Gasoline Petroleum Products Phone Clinton iii Phone Goderich 320-W CITIES SERVICE DISTRIBUTtR BRICK or BLOCKWORK CHIMNEYS BUILT or REPAIRED FREE ESTIMATES REASONABLE RATES BILA, HARiRIS Phone Clinton 908r3 ART BELL Phone Goderich 934r24 11-tfb Soldiers like those of the airborne infantry are helping to guard Canada, ready to drop into action wherever danger threatens. The young man who joins the Army and has coma pleted his Infantry training may then volunteer to start training for the proud wings of Canada's "Soldiers of the Sky." How does a man choose a job? He examines the pay; the Watkin conditions; the opportunities for advancement; the financial security. From every one of these aspects an Army career is excellent. And more --no monotony of being stuck for years in one place; pension plans -after 20 years service,. medical and dental care whenever needed— without regard for cost of -time, Opportunities for training and advancement in the Army today are truly outstanding. Soldiering is a mart's life! Where acre challenges and dangers. But wherever you go, in the Army, you know you carr tely on your comrades, trained fighting.men who share with you the action of military life. If you think an Army career is for you, enquire about the opportunities for service with the Infantry the most important Then in the Canadian Army. You are eligible to join the Army if you are 17 to 40 years of ago and able to meet Army test reciutrements, Applicants should bring birth certificates or other proof of age when reporting for interview. For Nil hitOftrifrfit'ili apply rigirt away fes: W. 13 Personnel Depot, Wallis House, Rideau & Charlotte She Ottawa, Ont. N. 5 Personnel Depot, Artillery Park, Begot St„ Kingston, Ont. danodian Army Recruiting Centre, 90 Richmond Street West, Toronto, brit. Ntr, 7 Personnel Depot, Wolseley Barracks, Oxford & Rlizabeth Sfs., London, Ont, Army Recruiting Centre, 200 Main St. W., North Bay, OM, Army Recruiting Centre, James Street Mrnoury, 200 James St, North, Hamilton, Onf, Atop .