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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1953-09-17, Page 6PAGE SIX CLINTON NEWS -WORD THURSDAY", SEPTEM13I%R 17, 195$ Aircraft Flown Ry RCAF Pilots From. C-119 Transport to T-33 Jet A glance at today's RCAF shows that the Mr Force has made tre- mendous progress since the begin- ning of the current expansion pro - est jet efighters, o theae world's CF -100 Can- uck and the F-89 Sabre, are in production in Canada, and both are in squadron operational use, The Canuck is 'a straight Cana- dian venture from start to finish, designed by A. V. Roe Canada Ltd. at Malton, Ont., to meet RCAF requirements, and built by them, together with the Orenda jet en- gines that provide its twin power units. It is a long-range, all- weather, two-seater fighter, for Canadian air defence requirements, The Sabre, being built in Cana- da, under license by Canadair Ltd. at Montreal, is a US designed jet fighter, in front-line service by the USAF, It is used by the RCAF as a day fighter, aria is flown by those squadrons serving with or destined for the RCAF's NATO Air Division in Europe. Many other types of aircraft have, been acquired during the last several years. Amongst these as the C-119 transport, which is used -for airborne operation with the Canadian Army, and for other general transport operations. Built in the US, it has proved its worth under operational conditions in Ko- rea. Other types include the Har- vard piston driven basic trainer, additional numbers of which have been built in Canada by Canadian Car and Foundry of Ft. William, Ont,; the Chipmunk light trainer, used for refresher pilot training, and built by DeHavilland of Can- ada at Downsview, Ont.; the Otter and Beaver, also DeHavilland of Canada products, and used for search and, rescue and Iight trans- port purposes; $he T-33 Silver Star, a development of. the US Shooting Star, built by Canadair with a Rolls-Royce Nene jet en- gine as a power unit, and used by the RCAF as a jet trainer; and the jet Comet transport, two of which have been obtained by the RCAF to exercise the air defences with these highspeed, high-altitude aircraft. Hensall WI Plans lend Craft Entry Y In Exeter Fall - Fair This Month The annual pot -luck supper of the Hensall Women's Institute was held in the Legion Rooms on Wed- nesday, September 9, commencing at seven o'clock. Mrs. P. Gra- ham, Mrs. G. Armstrong and their assistants were in charge. Following supper, the president, Mrs. Armstrong, presided for a period of business. Members an- swered the roll call with "My Summer Highlights". Mrs. Kingma, winner of the quilt raffle in June, thanked all the ladies for their kindness. Mrs. William ,Pepper .and Miss Gladys Luker voiced sincere thanks for cards and letters received during their illnesses. Members will send a shower of cards to Mrs. J. Mc- Allister, who is recovering from a serious illness. The secretary read a letter from the South Huron District Hospital at Exeter. A motion was carried that the institute donate $10 for the purchase of cups and saucers as a gift to the Exeter hospital. Miss A. Consitt and Mrs. E. Sproat Were named a buying committee. Mrs. G. Armstrong, Mrs. F. Beer, -Mrs. H. Horton, Mrs. A. Mousseau AIR SECURITY NATIONAL SECURITY Mil5)i�' I RAY'S Shoe Hospital "Quick Shoe Repair Service" and Mrs. H, Faber attended the international conference of ACWW in Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, on August 21. Mrs. Faber review- ed the highlights. Kippen East WI is entertaining Hensall insti- tute in October. Institute members are reminded of articles mentioned for exhibit at Exeter Fair (articles to be made by Institute members; dining room table centre of cut flowers; braid- ed rug; pot holders (crocheted or knitted) ; Kleenex roll; . apple pie. Any members having any of these listed articles is asked to advise Mrs. R. H, Middleton at once. Mrs. C. Kennedy and Mrs. C. Forrest sang a duett with Miss G. Lammie as accompanist. Mrs. R. Cameron and Mrs. W. Henry will be hostesses for the October meet- ing which is a historical research and grandmothers' meeting. Roll call will be "An old school verse". Mrs. Middleton and Mrs. Consitt i ovided a series of novel contests and quizzes. 0 Undergraduates Get Training In Air -Force Flights The RCAF is associated with Canadian Universities through an under -graduate reserve training programme. Selected undergrad- uates are given three consecutive summer flying or ground training courses with the RCAF, and on successful completion of this pro- gramme, and graduation from un- iversity, may be offered a commis- sion in the Regular ,or Reserve Air Force. Those taking flying training receive their wings at the end of the third summer training period. Seventeen .Air Force Flights, comparable to the Army's COTC units, have been formed at 11 major universities, and Air For- ce training on a part time basis is given throughout the school year to members of these Flights. Also underway is a scheme al- lowing high school students to take summer training with the RCAF. This scheme has been ex- tremely successful, allowing many youngsters to have a first hand look at the RCAF before making up their mind whether to start on an Air Force career, BOB COOK MOTOR SALES — Sales and Service — NO BETTER PLACE TO BUY HENSALL - Phone 178 -ONTARIO GET IN SHAPE . FOR WINTER BY PURCHASING ONE OF OUR TOP SHAPE USED CARS. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR POLICY TO GIVE BIGGER TRADE-IN ALLOWANCES. 1949 MONARCH SEDAN — Radio, Heater, White Walls. 1949 MERCURY SEDAN — Radio, H e a t e r, White Walls. 1950 CHEVROLET COACH— Two-tone, airconditioned. 1949 FORD SEDAN—Clean. 1951 HUDSON Il. O R N E T SEDAN — Hydramatic, loaded with accessories. 1948 CHEVROLET FLEET - LINE SEDAN — Radio, Heater, Two-tone. 1952 FORD MAIN LINE g E D AN Two-tone, White Walls, 1947 FORD COACH — Just like new. See it and buy it. 19:32 CHEVROLET SEDAN— One owner. New tires and battery. 1946 CIiEVItOLET SEDAN Radio, Heater, Turn Sig- nals, 1947 PONTIAC COACH -131g Eight --- Clean, Torpedo Back. 1949.PONTIAC SEDAN — Good EDAN— Good 'fires, New Paint, +44 1941 BUICK COACH ,--- Two- tone, torpedo. 1930 MODEL 'A'-16" wheels, good motor. 1947 FORD SEDAN --- Good tires; in very good shape. 1949 FORD COUPE --= New tires, New paint, 1935 PLYMOUTH COACH — New Motor, New Tires. 1937 PACKARD SEDAN `-• A mechanic's special! 1937 CHEVROLET SEDAN ----Clean; in very good shape. — TRUCKS 1953 CHEVROLET i/ 'r 0 N PICK-UP. 1951, MERCURY i/z TON PICK-Ilr. 1950 CHEVROLET 3/4 TON. 1942 FORD F. W. D. ,--a Flat Rack. --- NEW TRUCKS 2-1953 Mt.I CUIt.YS—r/2 Ton Piek-up, 1953 MERCURY 1 TON Pick - . Up. OPEN EVENINGS POI( YOUR CONVENIENCE .e Cole to and .Browse Around Canada 'Building Her Own Fighter Aircraft 6x° The Canadian-bu;1t and designed CF100 displays its versatility by doing some inverted flying —National Defence Photo at RCAF Station, North Bay, Ontario. RCAF Division In Europe Numbers 12 Squadrons; Post -War Personnel This September finds the RC - AF's Air Divison in Europe close to its peak operational strength, With the completion of Leap Frog Four early this month, which saw the last three jet squadrons fly the Atlantic, the Air Division is now operating as a potent factor in the NATO air 'arm. Of the 12 squadrons now over- seas, six are based in Germany, three in France and three in Eng- land. However, it is expected that the three squadrons in England will move to France in 1954, Behind the operational squad- rons, flying the most up-to-date fighter aircraft in NATO service, is the large Air Materiel Base at Langar, England. The utilization of this base by the RCAF Over- seas marks the first time the RC- AF has had it's own logistic sup- port.. Here are stocked all the numerous items needed to keep the F -86's flying and the ground personnel properly supplied in Germany and France. Almost daily two RCAF Bristol freighter aircraft leave Langar for flights to the three RCAF bases on the continent. A/V/M Hugh Campbell Controlling this large organiza- tion is the Air Division Headquar- ters under the command of Air Vice Marshal Hugh L. Campbell, Located at Metz, France, the head- quarters is situated near enough to the fighter stations to permit close liaison at all times. (The public school at Adastral Park, RCAF Station Clinton is named the A/V/M Hugh Campbell Public Schooll. Post War Personnel Many of the squadrons are for- mer Second World War units which have been reactivated since the Korean hostilities began in 1950. Although sprinkled with vet - &n aircrew, the squadrons on the most part are manned by post-war personnel. Already they have ach-„ ieved more flying hours, of a more FULL SIZE, BIG CAPACITY GENUINE VuoTaERM CIRCULATING OIL HEATER! Keats plenty! Big capacity oil heater with genuine Duo -Therm heating efficiency! Heats beautifully! Superb new styling, rich brown finish, brass door putil Heats clean' Exclusive Dual Chamber Burner is dean burn. •ing on high or low fire.setting and gives more heat from every (trop of oil. Extra value features Automatic Draft Minder . , . Taste Stop. per .. , Coordinated Controls. Howard Brunsion PHONE 45 CLINTON complex type, , than many of their veteran buddies acquired on opera- tiens during the last war, Young, alert and keen, they seem ideally suited to the fast pace of their jet fighters. During the Korean conflict over 20 RCAF officers had an opportun- ity of flying with the USAF on fighter operations. They maint- ained Canada's reputation for fly- ing skill and won the praise of the Allies for their daring feats. Op- erating on a six-month or 50 -mis- sion basis they scored eight vic- tories over the Communist MIG -15 jets, damaging eight others and probably destroying another. European Tours Personnel serving overseas with the RCAF now serve for a period of two years if single or one year if married. From all reports they are settling down well to the cus- toms of France and Germany. Gen- erous leave periods enable them to travel about Europe on conduct - ted tours and they are able to make many friends among the many nationalities of Europe. Tours have been completed through the wine growing areas of France, through the scenic Swiss .Alps, a- long the German Rhin and as far north as Denmark. Most of the Canadian stations are well within a day's journey to Paris, "the city of eternal youth", and sight-see- ing RCAF personnel can be found visiting the many beautiful and historic spots daily. RCAF women personnel are al- so taking advantage of these trav- el opportunities and several hund- red are now stationed .at RCAF units on the continent. This formidable force that Cana- da has placed at the disposal of NATO is one of which Canada can. rightly be proud. The men and women of the "Air Div." are up- holding the high standards reach- ed by their predecessors during the Second World War. Lane ()Tines Beach Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bower had as their • weekend guests, Mr, and Mrs. Brady Phillips, Miss Paula Phillips, Miss Carolyn Bower, Detroit. Mr. and Mrs, Phil Heit- bohmer, Stratford, spent the week- end at their cottage, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Husband, London, were at their cottage for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallisti', Gerry and Cathy, spent the past two weeks In their cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Docken, Vivian and Bud, were at their cottage over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. James Barnes, Miss Alma Barnes have re- turned to their home in London for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Merkley, Wingham, spent Sunday at their summer home. Mr. and Mrs. Har- old Bower are spending a few days with their son-in-law and daugh- ter, Mr, and Mrs. Tom Pheney, Farmington, Mich. Two Bali Ganes At Sports Field On Air Force Day The Sports Field of RCAF Sta- tion, Clinton, is a large enclosed area situated directly west of the station, which contains many fa- cilities for sports and recreation and is open to air force personnel at all times. There are three ball diamonds, one of which is equipped with flood lights to allow night games to be played. There is a quarter mile track complete with dumping pits, discus and javelin throw and all necessary facilities for a track and field meet. Inside the quarter mile track is a grassed area that is set up for rugby, soccer, and touch - rugby games. A golf driving range is available to those who wish to improve their golf and as a form of recreation. There are numerous portable bleachers with a seating capacity of 400 people. The sports field is used extensiv- ely for inter -section leagues, sta- tion teams participating in local leagues and physical training per- iods. In addition, off-duty person- nel spend many hours on the sports field playing games of their own choice, On Air Force Day, September 19, there will be two softball bames. The first game will start at two o'clock when the RCAF Clinton ladies' team meet a ladies' team from one of the nearby towns, At 3.30 o'clock, the Station men's team will play Stratford Le- gion in what is expected to be a very close game. a On February 8, 1948, the RCAF Flyers won the Olympic and World's Amateur Ice Hockey Championship during the winter games hi Switzerland. 5-4 Hensall Woman Begins C.N,L.. Campaign. With 45 "When you're blind yourself, you can appreciate the nelp offered by That was the comment accomp- anying the first donation from Huron County to the annual op- erating fund of Canadian National Institute for the Blind, With the $5 from Mrs, Agnes Lammie, 81, Hensall, on the books, as well as other early donations arriving since, officials of the Hun. on County campaign are hoping for generous and prompt response from county residents. "From Huron County this year tributions will be acknowledged in Ii. Ii'ankead, chairman, Huron County ,Advisory Board, ''The County Council has already contributed $1,500, So the people are being asked to contribute $3,500." In all, U.N.I,)3, needs $48,000 this year. Municipal grants and Lon- don and Stratford .Community Chests will provide $28,000, In Huron, Elgin, Middlesex and Perth, $18,000 is to be raised. Opening September 21 for twa weeks, the campaign will provide funds to rehabilitate newly -blind- ed persons in the new Western On- tario 'Training Centre in London, to maintain, the 40 -room residence, and provide the many services C,N.I,B, offers the blind. Donations are exempt from in- come tax, and, if possible, all eon- C.N.I.B, is asking $5,000," said J. this paper, 1 Clinton Monument Shop Open Every Friday and by Appointment'` • Local Representative: J. J. Zapfe, Phone 103 T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON -- EXETER -- SEAFORTH VISIT YOUR NEAREST AIR FORCE STATION AIR FORCE DAY SAT. SEPTEMBER 19 AIR SECURITY NATIONAL SECURITY HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS WE HAVE IN USED GUNS AND RIFLES SHOTGUNS— M12 Winchester, 20 ga., complete with choke $110.00 Lefever 20 ga., Double Hammerless 90.00 M12 Winchester, 3" chambers, complete with Poly choke, 34" barrel (like new) 135.00 Stevens M124, 3 -shot, bolt action, 12 ga. 47.50 Lefever 12 ga., double, with case 75.00 .22 CAL. RIFLES" -- Winchester M62 pump action (like new) $ 59.50 Winchester M69 clip repeater 34.50 Savage M4C clip repeater 29.50 Savage M5 tubular repeater. 35.00 Stevens 87A automatic 39.50 Remington 513S clip repeater (target sights) , 89.00 G -N LICENSES now Available Drop in and see what we have as "End -of -Season" Bargains in Fishing Tackle too. StagttS1Z9 9ovde o' c?a,2 fry C L I N T O N ' ONTARIO PHONE 42 CLINTON WE F1X 'EM ALL! No matter what make or style of radio you have, WE CAN REPAIR IT. BOB WEEKS, RADIO -and SOUND No. 8 Highway — 11/2 miles east of Clinton PHONE 633 - 3 KEEPING PACE,. Nowadays bank staffs use machines to do much of the record-keeping for nearly 9,000,000 deposit accounts:. It is one of the reasons why they are able to keep up with the greatly -increased demand for banking services by more and more customers .. , and to maintain the same fast, ,ef'clew handling of your account. Since 1900, bank staffs have increased from a few thousand to 48,600 . , , the number of cheques handled to 1,000,000 a day. THE BANKS SERVING YOUR CO.MMUNI 'Y