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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-11-11, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER Hth, 1943 Page 3 V SOLDIERS! Gleanings from No. 9 Service Flying Training Schoool, Centralia, Ontario Gordon Bass, “Y” Office, Managing Editor To-day, Thursday, November 11, with the kind permission of the Commanding Officer, G/0 E. G, Fullerton, and through the courtesy of Mr. Southcott, editor of the Exeter Tiines-Advocate, we are able to present our first three-column copy of “Airport News.” It is our intention to continue this as a weekly project of this station. Copy this week has been submitted by F/O Storm, Sgt. Wright, Cpl, Cook and LAC. Smitheson. Any of the station personnel wishing to submit articles may do so by kindly turning these into the “Y” office by Friday each week. ***** Hallowe’en Dance Orange and black were the most popular colours on Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the station drill hall when about seven hundred of the station per­ sonnel and guests from Exeter and district gathered for a Hallowe’en Lance. Timely decorated by AC2 Ring, the stage provided an appropriate setting for Sgt. Smith and the station orchestra. The first novelty number was a dunking contest, The winners of this were F/S Swansin and LAW. Hearn and the judges were F/L Pryce, Sgt. Parker and Cpl. Kiff. The Grand March then took place with P/O Hilmer, the Educational officer, Mrs. Racey of the Hostess House, and LAC. Kimmel, on the stage as the judges of the costumes. LAO. Dickson, who was dressed as an attractive blonde nurse, won the prize for the funniest costume while Miss Hay of Exeter, and LAC. Black were the winners of the best cos­ tume. Towards the end of this very successful evening, a waltz contest was held. Group Captain and Mrs. Fullerton with S/L Williams and S/L Cootes were the judges of this. After careful elimination they final­ ly chose LAC. White and AW1. Garland as the best waltzers on the floor. The evening closed with the playing of “God Save the King,” and all who attended went off to bed, tired but happy. Hostess House News Last Sunday, on 'Open House Day for Number Nine, our Y.W.C.A. Hostesses were surprised by fifty guests from Stratford, stranded for two hours on the station in the midst of continuous-rain, by some difficulty in bus service. During their brief visit they took full ad­ vantage of the excellent facilities for entertainment and comfort our Hostess House offers daily to the men and women on the station, and held an informal sing-song around the piano until they were able to go on their way home again. The regular' meeting of the “Air Force Wives’ Red Cross Unit” was held at the House on Wednesday afternoon, The wives of our air­ men and officers from Exeter, Crediton and Centralia, who are members of the group, were present to spend a pleasant few hours sew­ ing, and wool was allotted for work during the coming season. & * * * Badminton Tournament Monday, November 1, 1943, saw the opening of the first badminton tournament held at No. 9 S.F.T.S. this season and aproximately fifty airmen and airwomen took part in the contest. During the eai’ly part of the evening, elimination matches were carried out leaving Cpl. J. M. McLeod and AW1. D. M. Johnson to play LAW. E. B. Smithers and LAW. Currie in the finals. Currie and Smithers took the match two straight, to win prizes of ladies toilet sets. In the final men’s doubles, LAC. Brooks ?nd LAC. Kushner defeated L.AC. Ramsay and F/'O Storms two games to one*. Brooks and Kushner won the first game with a score of 15-11, bitt Ramsay and Storms came back strongly to take the second 15-8. They were- unable to keep up the pace, however, and dropped the third and deciding game 15-10. Air Force shirts were awarded Bracks and Kushner while the los­ ers received billfolds as second prize. Since the tournament was con­ sidered highly successful, the bad­ minton committee plans to hold many more during the winter months and hopes to arrange a meeting between the Exeter Bad­ minton club and that of No. 9 S.F.T.S. in the very near future, Bpxjng and Wrestling Show On Thursday, 21st of October, the Commanding Officer, Group Captain E. G. Fullerton, of No. 9 S.F.T.S., officially opened No. 9’s first boxing and wrestling show for this season. A large crowd of six or seven hundred officers, Airmen, Airwomen and a number of civilian guests at­ tended. The crowd saw a fine pro­ gram which demonstrated sports­ manship as well as considerable skill and at times some comedy, ana everyone really enjoyed the pro­ gram. The card opened with two fast 125 pounders, LAC. Laveau and AC1 Clayton, both of our Station. These chaps fought fast and skillfully for three exciting rounds with Laveau who hails from Quebec, .getting a close decision by the judges. The second was a welterweight bout with two experienced boxers, AC2 Gregus and AC2 Clark. There was plenty of excitement in tblis bout as both boys seemed to want to mix it up. The judges were forced-to think twice before award­ ing, the decision to AC2 Clark. At this point in the program a comedy bout between Sgt. Wright and AC1 Mackie took place. This was to have been a blindfold fight but Sgt. Wright lifted his mask and took a long stick with a .glove at­ tached and poked at his opponent. His oponent would swing at the air and charge around in a mad fashion Mackie after putting on a good show for one minute or so, realizing the joke took it in a sportsmanlike man­ ner giving the crowd a good laugh. The heavyweight bout was be­ tween two oldtimers. In the thira round both opponents were very tired and there were a number of knock-downs. AC.2 Zenith /was a- warded the decision but the crowd thought that AC2 Green should have at least wo-n a draw. The main bout of the evening was our own Sgt. Farrell who lost by a very sl'.ni margin to a hard slugging Army boy from Ipperwasn. Then came the thunder, better known in tho sporting world as wrestling. The first bout was a draw be­ tween two of oar own lads, LAC. Bourbeau and LAC. Prouls. Two Ipperwash wrestlers put on a fine exhibition with Pte. Lafam- boir winning by a close margin. A comedy bout was next put on by Captain McCall and F/O Herbert- son, which amused! the audience very much and was the best of the Comedy skits. Sgt. Wright’s pyra­ mid class was an excellent display and was highly appreciated by the crowd. The final match of the evening wag between F/Sgt. White, of .No. 9, and Sgt. Sobel, of Crumlin. This scrap was a perfect example of pro wrestling tactics which seemed to please the crowd. It is only, fair at this time to inform you that this was purely exhibition of profession­ al wrestling. There was no deci­ sion as to the winner. Many thanks for the success of the show are due to the Judges: S/L H. N. C. Williams, S/L L. B. Elwin, S/L V. S. Houston; Time­ keepers: Capt. McColl, S/L C. D. MacLean, S/L Gamble; Referees F/O Henderson, F/,Sgt. Wade, Sgt. Wright; Announcer, Mr. Gordon Pass; the seconds and trainers, etc. The station Brass Band was in attendance by their excellent rendi­ tions and pleased everybody between bouts. Squadron Leader Williams made a few remarks on the part that we must all play in connection with the (Fifth Victory Loan. •5?- Jw Pipe Band at Victory Loan Rallies Group Captain E. G. Fullerton, C.O., No. 9 S.F.T.S. Centralia, gave his kind co-operation to the War Finance Committees of several cities and towns by sending the Station Pipe Band to play at thejr respec­ tive Victory Loan drives, Granton on Tuesday October 19th, was the first to witness a street parade after which the band played at their meeting. A delightful lunch served by the W.A .of the United church rounded their eve­ ning. t . The Kinsmen’s Club of Hanover, secured the services of the Centralia Pipe Band to play at their Annual Hallowe’en Carnival. The Hanover Kinsmen Club were instrumental in organizing the first Ait Cadet Squad­ ron in and around Hanover, The Band played at a street parade un­ der Pipe Major Ross after which a few numbers were rendered in front of the arena much to the en­ joyment of a large appreciative crowd. Friday, October 22nd, Lucan heard the pipe band in a return engagement. A Victory Loan Rally was well attended. The speaker of the evening being a returned C.S.M- from Dieppe. The bag pipe enthusiasts from St. Marys were on hand on Saturday, ‘October 23rd, to hear the band qn behalf of tlielr victory loan campaign. The previ­ ous Saturday, the weather was such that the parades were cancelled. A street parade was held on this eve­ ning with Pipe Major Ross leading the band in a ceremonial full re­ treat, The hearty applause was a true indication of the way the citi­ zens of St. Marys appreciated the band music. The young ladies of the i.O.D.E,, under their Regent Margaret Ryan arranged a dance and lunch for the personnel of the Band. The appreciation of the band was expressed by Pipe Major Ross in a short address to the ladies. No. 9 S.F.T.S, was host at an open house on Sunday, October 24th, to the citizens of Stratford. The kilts were on hand to provide a short period of entertainment. Sunday 24th the band was on hand to entertain the guests visiting No. 9 S.F.T.S. Kitchener and Water­ loo were the next places of visita­ tion for the Pipe Band on Saturday October 3 0th. Arriving around noon the band was given a very nice lunch . At 2 p.m., the parade con­ sisted of 250 Air Cadets with their trumpet band. Led by the Pipe Band, they moved off from Waterloo and marched from there to Kitchen­ er where a good crowd was in wait­ ing to see the parade. The salute was taken at the old post-office. The parade continued around the Square,, down King street to Queens and on to the football stadium where a football game was in progress. At 6.15 dinner was served in the Wal- per House at which Mr. Selevy, Col. Heasley and other invited guests were present. At 8 p.m. we saw the band again on the street parad­ ing. The streets and- sidewalks? were crowded and the band was very wellx received. Sketching Classes A new class for personnel who are interested in sketching has been organized with AC2 Tony Crumo as the teacher'. The first of these classes was held on Thursday with about eight airmen and airwomen present. The evening was enjoyed by all attending and it was decided to 'hold one hour classes twice weekly-. Movies A comedy p.icture with Bert Gordon (the Mad Russian), Mar­ garet Lindsay and John Beal is the feature for Friday night. This is “Let’s Have Fun.” Bing Crosby will be on the screen Saturday night in “Holiday Inn.” A love drama “Corregidor,” with Otto Kruger, Elissa Landi and Don­ ald Woods, will be shown on Mon­ day. On Wednesday, November 17, the movie will be an action picture, “Casablanca,” starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid. End of Summer I can remember passing here While daffodils were still asleep, Now see, the aster burning deep With longing, tells the turn of year, And I could find it in my heart to weep. Those days will never come again When the young spirit that was I Stood listening, ’neath a summer sky, To poems whispered by the rain, To hear the wind go laughing by. Wild geese are calling from the clouds Througout the ripe, still autumn day: My being, once a gypsy gay, Waits silently Within its shrouds, This crystal moment too, will pass aWay, Why did I strive with eagerness To hold all beauty here with me? For now I know that I shall see Even this yearning bitterness, Quietly slip into eternity, Cpl. Evelyn M. Cook, # s*s Si w A conscientious little girl was explaining to her younger brother that it is wrong to work on Sun­ days. “Well, policemen work on Sundays,’’ he replied. “Don’t they go to Heaven?” “NO,” replied his siste*’. “They do not need police­ men up there.” ATTENTION I STAND Ik£ YOUR FEET W If at ease fyd? Out with f&r MINARDS CLANDEBOYE The Ladies’ Guild of St. James Church are holding a bazaar in Mr. Harvey Haskett’s store, Lucan, on Saturday. November 27th, A sale of home-made baking, \____ and many other useful articles, tea will be come, Mr, Levi McKernan, week-end at the home of the mer’s brother, Mr, G. J. Cartel* Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Downing baby daughter, of Chatham, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. A. Hend- A served. Everyone wel- WOODHAM The W.M.S. met last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Wes­ ley Shiers with seventeen members present. The president, Mrs, Fred Doupe took the devotional part and was assisted by Mrs. Wm. Mills and Mrs. A, Rundle and Mrs. Del­ mar Johnon at the piano. Business was dealt with for a short time and Mrs. W. Switzer read a letter from Earlscourt Home, London, thank­ ing the ladies for the crate of eggs] that had recently been by our W.M.S. The roll and after this Mrs. Fred charge of the program Rodd, Mrs. Whitfield Switzer; Mrs. Jas. Squire and Mrs. F. Mills taking parts in the readings written from the Study Book by Mrs. Gorby. A worth while reading was given by Mrs. D. Johnson and the meeting was brought to a close in the usual way, Many from here attended Kirk­ ton United Church anniversary ser­ vices last Sunday. The play that was put on last r 5th in the aus- was well play entitled “He was quite humor­ taking their receipts at the ted by Mrs, Mossey and quilted by the ladies of that line which brought $?5,00 including the tickets that had been sold on it, Mrs. Whitfield Switzer is at present visiting with her son Ray­ mond and her daughter-in-law at Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. ’Jas. Squire were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cann, of Thames Road, and also was the guests lately of Mr. and Mrs. Joey Dayman, of Kippeu. Mr. and Mrs, Robert Merriot at Clint Michl- Mrs, sent there|spent the week-end was called Mills took with Mrs, Stubborn Cases of Constipation Those who keep a mass of impurity pent up m their bodies, day after day, instead of having it removed as nature intended, at least once in every twenty-four hours, in­variably suffer from constipation. The use of cheap, harsh purgatives will never get you any where as they only aggravate the trouble and in­ jure the delicate mucous lining of the bowels, and are very liable to cause piles. If constipated take Milburn’s Laxa-Liver Pills and have a natural movement of the bowels, They do not gripe, weaken and sicken as many laxatives do. The T. Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont. San. Mrs. Chatten Sr. visitor with friends was a recent at Hamilton. WINCHELSEA We are glad to report that Jos Bailey has returned home from Victoria Hospital after his recent operation. and Mrs. Alf. Collier and of Kirkton, visited with -the parents, Mr, and Mrs. H. Mr. vegetables ^h’iday evening r1 TT Carter and Mr. ’ of Windsor, spent Fred . the for­ and November the Orange Hall under 1 pices of the Orangemen, attended. The Who Hesitates’1 ous, each one fairly well. The amounted to $74.00 but there expenses connected with it. The same evening the ladies of the Red ‘Cross on the eighth line sold a quilt. The cover being dona- part door were jack Delbridge and Kerin, Mr. Grace, latter’s Bailey. Mr. of Exeter, visited on. Sunday at the home of Mr. Chas, Delbridge, Messrs, R. E. Pooley and George Davis attended the Armistice Ser­ vices at I-Iurondale, Exeter and Hen- sall on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walters have moved into their new home which he purchased from Mrs. R. W. Bat­ ten. We welcome them to our midst. Mrs. Brock Shirley visited on Friday with Mr, and Mrs, Frank Brock. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Batten were): Mrs. Walter Batten, Mrs. Ted Batten and family, Mr, and Mrs. Mann, of London, Mr, E. Willard, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willard, of Hensail, Mr, and Mrs, Harold Denham, of Sarnia. judge; “Will you please tell the court just what passed between you and your wife during the quar­ rel.’’ Defendant: “A flat iron, roll­ ing pin, six plates and a tea ket-