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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1943-12-30, Page 3THK KpiB PMTARIPi TOO 3ft W AIRPORT NEWS Gleanings from No. 9 Service Flying Training School, Centralia,^Ontario Gordon Pass, "Y” Office, Managing Editor Reveille This is’ a salute to reveille, a tribute to the beauty of an air force camp, lying in wait for the sunrise, Daybreak begins early here in southwestern Ontario, Even ait the hour of five, on a cloudless morn­ ing, the blackness of the winter night becomes less intense. To those night workers, who are fortunate enough to be abroad at the time, this is the beginning of the end of a “day’s work.” But quietness still prevails, broken occasionally by the roar of the powerful little tractor, as it pulls Anson after Anson out to the runway, in preparation for early flight, A sudden burst of laughter comes winging across the Parade Square, as a little group of men swings off down the road from the mess hall back to the hangars for the last lap of the “graveyard shift.” The smoke from the heating plant billows in sombre black col­ umns to meet the sky. At half past the hour of six the deep voice of the steam whistle on the central heating plant proclaims the end of night and summons the reluctant from their beds for a new day. Windows go winking on across camp, and these buildings, gaunt and lonely things in the darkness, be­ come alive with light, The silence is filled with sudden sound—the hard metallic click of boots on the road, boots slowly sauntering, boots running in the wind, boots walking swiftly to the thin whistle of some martial air. The subdued murmur of voices is everywhere, as if each of the newcomers to this world of action were conscious of the same expectancy, a world waiting on the edge of darkness. The flush on the eastern horizon deepens into the rim of the sun and now daylight comes with great quick strides over the red roofs, mounting the brown slopes of farmland beyond the fly­ ing field and claiming the western sky. Now, too, the yellow ships move down the land, slowly, with assurance, and with a gathering of speed. There is a soaring of wings in the sunlight, a soaring that will go on throughout the day and far into the night; until reveille is sounded on „ithe day of peace and these gallant men of the sky come home to rest. Cpl. Evelyn Cook. W Pilot Officer Richard A. Monrufet Of late years, more perhaps from the exigencies of war than from any nationalistic urge, the beauties and'advantages of travel in our own country and in that vast land to the south of us, have been widely ad­ vertised. But there are very few Canadians however well acquainted they are with their own country, who could lay claim to travelling the length and breadth of the North American continent in their early ’teens. That is one of the many highlights of the life of P/O Mon­ rufet So extremely interesting. Dick, as he is known to his many friends, was born in Eastbourne, England, of a French father who was a mem­ ber of Jhe C.A.S.C. in the war of 1914-18. He and his family em­ barked for Canada as the last Great War was drawing to a close, and arrived in New York in the midst of the wild excitement of Armistice Day. His father’s first venture was Wheat farming in Saskatchewan, but an intrest in fur trapping drew him away from the prairies to Sechelt Inlet on the B.O. coast and thence to Pender Harbor. In this little town Dick’s first schooling began in a little one roomed county school house, his first and last acquaintance with formal education for a number of years. Fox' shortly after his father was inspired with the desire to tour the entire North American continent with his wife and three sons. The problem of travelling comfortably and economically he solved in ait ingenious fashion. Re­ maining in Vancouver for a period he drew up plans for a “house car”, completely equipped ahd furnished to the last detail essential for the comfort and -convenience of his fam­ ily, The latter moved to Seattle with him while he Worked on its construction. And then the great trek began. For eight years ithis "home on wheels” was the oniy homo the little Monrufet clan knew; eight years of continual adventuring through every state in the American Union, and Mexico, and every prov- iwee of Canada. Canadian autumns found the wanderers headed south for warmer climes in Florida ahd Mexico, Spring sot them once more on the road for the “North Gauntry." Evading rigors of a oold climate in > this way, Dick was unacquainted with the sight of snow for seven years. Despite devious difficulties, education was not neglected in this nomad life, but was carried op by both mother and father together with the schools the boys were able to attend on extended stop-overs in certain cities. And surely the won­ derful variety of sights and scenes, of people from every walk of li^e whom these children met, would im­ press upon theii’ minds the founda­ tions of society, the imminence of social problems and the greatness of geography and science, as no text book could ever hope to do, In 1930 the house car was sold. Dick settled with his family for two years to a home on a house boat on the Miami River, Florida. Here he first attended Junior High School and here also he spent his leisure hours in no less different and fas­ cinating occupation than shooting alligators, fishing for tropical fish, and sailing to the Florida Keys. In 1933 he moved with his family to Vancouver and began his career in the technical High School there. His father became interested in the opportunities of commercial fishing at this point, built a boat and in the summer seasons took his son along with him to go salmon trawling in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Some of the most vivid experiences Dick recollects were those of the fisher­ folk he and his father encountered on the Coast, as they hunted and fished on their return journey. The sudden death of his father'put an end to these activities and after finishing school in 193 6 he was faced with the problem of a career. For one year the selling of life in­ surance claimed his attention but his main work was done with the Brit­ ish Columbia Electric Railway Co., by whom he was employed for sever­ al year prior to enlistment. His ac­ tive interest here, in the foundation of the Credit Unions lead him to a membership in the B.C. Credit Union League, an intensely active, fast growing organization to promote the growth of the C.U. principle throughout the province. He also represented Street Railway men on the Vancouver Trades and Labor Congress. His leisure activities varied from the production and direction of ama­ teur theatricals, mountain climbing, sailing with the Royal Vancouver photography of which he is still an photographyof which Jie is still an ardent enthusiast. On June 11, 1942 he enlisted in the R.C.A.F. at Vancouver. Manning Pool at Edmonton and tarmac duty at Brandon was his introduction into service life. His ITS was at Regina as was his E.F.T.S. Upon gradua­ tion form S.F.T.S. at Yorkton, he proceeded to Trenton and then ito our own No. 9 where we are glad to say, he still is. Cpl. Evelyn Cook. Wishes From “E" Flight Smiles, smiles, smiles, * all over our “E” Flight. Could it be -because there has /been no washouts so far? Because just about everyone has gone solo? Because flying has been washed out from our never failing Centralia weather or could it be because of the holidays and those fine days home with family and friends? Probably the latter. No “48’s” and extra ground school periods during the month of December has earned these hard working lads and their* instructors this short chance for pleasure before again turning back to the ceaseless days and nights of work in 1944. So that in the future there shall be other holidays not only when they can be’home, but the many millions of men and women all ovei* the world can recognize the days -of “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men”. “E” Flight extends its wishes for the New Year to all the Personnel of No. 9, S.F.T.S., and promises to continue its good work as the lead­ ing Flight so that others may follow in Ahe New Year. Incidentally “F” Flight are qualified snow ball fight­ ers since their horrible defeat the other day at the hands of “E" Flight. F/O* Bannerman. Confused groom i “I Was asked to buy either a casserole or a cami­ sole. I can't remember which."’ Clerks "That’S easy. Is the chick- en dead or alive?” Mr, SOfteO: “This is my photo­ graph, with my two French poo­ dles. You recognize me?” Miss Cane; “I think so. You are the one with the hat on, are you not?" Station Activities Santa Claus in full regalia arrived at Centralia the Wednesday before Christmas just in time for the Child­ ren's Christmas Party, Thu child­ ren and their parents were welcomed by Group Captain Fullerton and by F/O I-Ierbertson. Christmas songs were sung but they were interupted by telegrams which kept arriving from Santa Claus saying that he was nearing Centralia. Ferdinand, the Bull, and two Clowns dropped in to visit the party too, and Ferdinand even went so far as to do a little dance on the Rec Hall stage. After a short cartoon the Christmas tree lights were turned on and Santa Claus came down the chimney much to the children’s delight. He gave each of them a present out of the pack lie was carrying as well as an orange and some candy. The after­ noon finished with refreshments and the Messing Staff topped it all off with Dixie Cups for the children. The Airmen and Airwomen’s Dance before Christmas was one of the best dances of the season. The Sta­ tion orchestra was in extra-special form and AW1. Evelyn Clark sang “White Christmas” in response, to popular demand. Prizes were pre­ sented to the winners of the spot dances and the Jitter Bug contest. Hot cocoa and doughnuts were served to all dancers by the Y.M.C.A, Maybe it was the Christmas spirit, but everyone who attended remark­ ed on the fun they had. Seems as if "Good Will” was the theme of the evening. The Station Concert on Wednes­ day of last week was something for the critics to talk about. Anyone sitting in the audience could have heard expressions of amazement and pleasure when people on the station who are known for the capital jobs they are doing in the Air Force proved to be true musicians. The Station Brass Band played two Christmas carols and two marches, and the amount of time and effort put in by the members of the Band was certainly evident for the gener­ al opinion was that they were “tops.” S/L Gamble played the violin and his professional touch was recogniz­ able to all. P/O Chappell accom­ panied S/L Gamble and also render­ ed three excellent piano solos. Cpl. Mary Cooper, accompanied by LAC. Lowe, sang two lovely pieces and her voice was just as lovely as the music chosen by her. Our vote is for bigger and better concerts. High Mass was celebrated on the Station on Christmas Eve by F/L. Jordan, and over a hundred airmen and airwomen attended. It was a wonderful service and the choii' which had been practicing for sever­ al weeks added greatly to the serv­ ice. The organist came from London to help make the service a memor­ able occasion not only for those who usually attend but for those who attended for the first time. Christmas Dinner in the Airmen’s Mess was a gala event. The Offi­ cers and N.C.O.’s marched into the Mess led by Group Captain Fullerton who was preceeded by Pipe Major Ross from No. 9 S.F.T.S. Pipe Band. Group Captain Fullerton addressed those present before the dinner be­ gan; he thanked them for their good work and cooperation through­ out this year, and he expressed the earnest hope that the coming year would see even greater acliievments by the personnel of No. 9 S.F.T.S. The dinner was then served by the Officers and N.C.O.’s and ttye only complaint of those who were the guests at the dinner was that they “ate too much.” The Messing Staff are to be congratulated upon the de­ licious meal. The bowls of fruit and “crackers” containing paper hats all added to the festiveness of the occasion. Christmas afternoon there were games in the Rec Hall, “A&A” Club, and the Drill Hall and after­ noon tea was served to all rnuse who stopped in at the Hostess House. Most of those who spent Christmas on the Station considered it a good substitute for “Christmas at Home” Which is a high compliment to our way of thinking, W Movie Notices Friday, December 31st: “Some­ thing to Shout About”, starring Don Ameche, Janet Blair, Jack Guide. Short: Community Sing. Saturday, January 1st: Movie to bo announced later. Monday, January 3rd: "Kitty Foyle", starring Dennis Morgan, Ginger Bogers, James Craig, short: Beaux and Errors. Wednesday, January 5 th; To be announced later. WINCHEUSEA Visitors in the community on Christmas day were Mr, and Mrs. Ray Fletcher and family with Mr. and Mrs, W. F» Batten. Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Church, of Walton, with Mr, and Mrs. Colin GllfiRan; Mr, and Mrs. Harold France and family Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Pym and fam­ ily, of Thedford, Mr, and Mrs. Cliff More and family, of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Yule and Billy, of Science Hill, with Mr. and Mrs* Jpo, Prance; Mr. and Mrs. Alf Collier and Grace, of Kirkton, Mr, and Mrs. George Bailey with Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hern, of J2ion, with Mr. and Mrs. George Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Denham, of Sarnia, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Batten. Mr. and Mrs, Joe Bailey visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delbridge and family, of Exeter, visited on Mon­ day at the home of Mr. Chas Del- bridge. Miss Marion Pooley left on Sun­ day for her future home in Gimli. Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Walters and Margaret spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson ’Clarke. Mr. and Mrs, Freeman Horne and Kathleen spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Horne. Mr. and Mrs, Garnet Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brock spent Christ­ mas with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brock of Kirkton. BRINSLEY We are glad to report that Mrs. Eldon Hodgson is recovering from her recent illness. The annual Public School con­ cert was held in the schoolroom on December 21 with Miss Paterson as music teacher and Miss Alice Hodgins of Clandeboye as teacher. The annual Sunday school Christ­ mas concert of the United Church was withdrawn on account of stormy weather and white gifts were given to the children on Sunday at the regular Sunday school hours. A number of children rendered suit­ able readings, including little Grace Marie Turner with her reading “My Dollie”. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Manquer and daughter Sandra, of Buffalo, spent Christmas with her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. William Mor­ ley, of Ailsa Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Morley spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Morley. Cpl. Arthur Hodg’-ns of Camp Bor­ den visited over the Christmas holi­ day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hodgson. Mr. Ernest and Miss Margaret Amos, of London, spent the Christ­ mas holiday with their father, Mr. J. L. 'Amos. Mrs. John Schofied, of Parkhill, spent the holiday with her father, Mr. J. L. Amos. Mrs. Beatrice Dixon gave a din­ ner on Christmas night to a num­ ber of air force men and women of the Centralia Training School. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ellwood and Betty are spending a few days with their daughter’s Louis and Aileeri of St. Catharines. Mr. and Mrs. Lin Craven spent last Wednesday with Mrs. Sarah Burgess of Parkhill. Mr. and Mrs. James Trevethick visited over Christmas with her mother, Mrs. Hess of Zurich. Mrs. Aiken, of Camlachie, is spending a few weeks with her daughter Mrs. Wesley Morley. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kuhn and child­ ren, of Crediton, spent Christmas with her 'parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flet­ cher Gower. Mr. J. L. Amos, Margaret and Gertrude Amos, Mrs. John Schofied and Master Gerald Rock spent Sun­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. Din Craven. Mr. Alvin Amos, of London, call­ ed on his brother, Mr. J. L. Amos on Sunday evening last. We are sorry that Mr. John Kirkpatrick is still in poor health and hope for his speedy recovery. The Want Ads are your depart­ ment.—Use them. GREENWAY (Intended for last week). On Sunday the Junior Depart­ ment of the United Church Sun­ day School presented a very im­ pressive White Gift Service in the church auditorium. A collection was taken for a Christmas gift to the Queen’s Fund and this amounted to $20.59. Mr. and Mrs. James Wellman, Marilyn and Robert, of Port Huron, visited on Sunday with relatives here, We are sorry to report Mrs. A. Hicks is quite ill. We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. W. T« Ulens, Ula and Dor­ man, of Loh don, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Carman Wood­ burn. Mrs. A. McIntosh is visiting with relatives in Fort Huron. Miss Viola Curts, of London, visi­ ted on Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Curts, Obituaries ROBERT ROAVCLIFFE Funeral services for Robert Row­ el iffe, who died in Clinton on Christ­ mas Pay, were held at the home of his niece, Mrs. A. Burnette, high­ way No. 4. a mile south of Hensall, on Monday, conducted by Rev. R. A, Brook, of Ilensall United Churchi Burial was in Exeter Cemetery, the bearers being six nephews of 'the deceased, Alvin and Ewart Pym, of Elimville, Peter Eisenbach, Grand Bend; Archie, Oliver and Elgin Row­ cliff e, of Hensall, Mr, Rowcliffe was in his 8 5th year and spent the greater part of his life Jn the Exe­ ter district, but resided in Clinton for the past seven years, His wife predeceased him in 1914. One sis­ ter survives, Mrs. Samuel Pym, or Elimvijle. GARNET MAGEL Norman Cook, of Hensall, receiv­ ed word of the death of his coysin, Garnet Magel, of Detroit. Mr. Magel was well known by many in Hen­ sall as he had visited here on many occasions, and 'by residents of Zur­ ich where he spent his boyhood days and lived for many years be­ fore taking up residence in Detroit. Surviving are his widow; a daugh­ ter, Eleanor Jane; his mother; a sister; Mrs. Gertrude Fry, Detroit, and a brother, Edgar, Vancouver. FRANK PORTICE The death occurred on Monday, Dec. 20, in McGillivray Township, of a well-known resident in the per­ son of Frank Portice. Mr. Portice was the oldest resident of the family, being in his 60 th year. He was born on the farm on which he died and had farmed on the homestead most of his life with the exception of ten years during which he lived in Alberta. He was a member of Doric Lodge, of Parkhill, and the Orange Lodge, of Greenway. Be­ sides his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harold Bossen- berry, of Parkhill, and Mrs. Melvin Desjardine, of Grand Bend; a son, Clarence, at home; a brother, George, of McGillivray. The pall­ bearers were John Hodgins, Jim Eagleson, Bill Eagleson, William Armstrong, Andrew Erskine and Walker Durr. ALEXANDER ETUE Alexander Etue, well known resi­ dent of .Stanley Township, died at his home in Zurich on Sunday at the age of 77 after a long illness. He was born in Stanley Township on the Bide Water Highway where he farmed until retiring to Zurich three years ago. He leaves three sons and nine daughters, Joseph, Arborfield, Sask., Peter, Flint, Mich., Anthony, Zurich; Mrs. Nelson Masse, Drysdale, Mrs. John Smith, Windsor, Sister M. Bernice, St. Joseph’s Hospital, London, Mrs. H. Messerschmidt, Flint, Mrs. T. O’ Leary, Ailsa Craig, Mrs. J. Adams, Vandyke, Mich., Mrs. C. Nieman, Lincoln Park Mich., Mrs. M. Dim­ ean, Munroe, Mich., Miss Nola, at home; two brothers, Thomas and Edward, both on the Blue Water Highway and two sisters, Mrs. John Rau and Mrs. Jane Rau also of the Blue Water Highway, His wife died eight months ago. The funeral was on Tuesday, with requiem high mass sung by Rev. J. Lucier in St. Boni­ face Church, Zurich, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. GRANDMOTHER OF 20, MRS. L. WILLERT, DIES Mrs. Louis Willert, a former resi­ dent of Dashwood and grandmother of 20, died of a heart attack at het home, lot 7, concession 10, London Township, in her 73rd year. l She was born in East Zorra. The former Henrietta Grube, Mrs. Wil­ lert lived in Dashwood before mov­ ing to London Township seven years ago. Surviving are her husband; eight daughters, Mrs, Frank Triebner, of Exeter, Mrs. Wellington Haist, of Crediton, Mrs. Leu Knightley, of London, Mrs. Murray Holtzman, of Ortonville, Mich., Mrs. Jack Bates, Of Mount Clemens, Mich., Mrs. Chas. Lurges, of Detroit, Mrs. Jack Ran­ kin and Mrs, Peter Marks, both of London; one son, Bruce Willert, London, and 20 grandchildren. Rev. S. E. Larman, of Egerton Street Baptiste Church officiated at the funeral service in the Evans funeral home, Hamilton road, Mon­ day afternoon, interment took place in London Memorial Cemetery. SUFFERS WRIST INJURY Mayor E. D. Brown, of Goderich, was taken to hospital with severe lacerations to the wrist suffered, in an accident at the Western Canada Flour Mills where ho is employed. Mayor Brown was going up to the office in Im elevator when his coat became caught, In an effort to free himself, he reached over and fell against a window. Jagged pieces of glass pierced his wrist, 31? A Few Drops Up Each Nostril Quickly Relieve Stuffiness of Catarrh Specialized Medication Warks Fast-~~—~ Right Where Trouble Is! Soothing relief frpm stuffy, painful distress of acute catarrh copies fast as Va-tro-nol spreads through the nose, reduces swollen membranes—soothes irritation, relieves congestion, helps flush oat cold-clogged nasal w IwIbw VA-TRO-NOLpassages. Makes breathing easier-- try it! Follow directions in package, Christmas Tree Fire Threatens Huron Jail Investigation into a cell, block fire in Huron. County’s century-old jail at Goderich Monday afternoon was under way with charges against three inmates expected to result. The three, one already under sentence and two awaiting sentence, were caught in such dense smoke that they would have had little chance to survive had not Turnkey Jack Jerry spotted the outbreak, notified Governor J. B. Reynolds and had the Goderich fire-fighters quickly on hand. The blaze was soon extinguished without a great amount of damage being done to the old building. There were a few other inmates in the jail at the time but they were on another floor and not seriously endangered. According to information available the fire is an aftermath of a real Christmas tree party for jail in­ mates, given with all the trimmings. The boughs of the tree, which seem­ Annual Meeting of James St. Red Cross The annual meeting of the James Street .Unit of the Red Cross was held on Thursday, December 16. The following slate of officers was presented, and accepted: presi­ dent, Mrs. J. McGregor; first vice- president, Mrs. L. Kyle; second vice-president, Mrs. J. A. Traquair; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. C. J. Stewart; ass’t. sec.-treas., Mrs. E, S. Steiner; yarn convenor, Mrs. J. Bowey; sewing committee, Mi's. E. Pym, Mrs. T. Baker, Mrs. W. Johns, Mrs. E. Harness, Mrs. G. A. Cann, Mrs. A. Darling, Mrs. A. Ryckman; quilt committee, Mrs. .Stone, Mrs. E. Buswell, Mrs. W. Thompson, Miss Miners, Mrs. V. Armstrong, Mrs. L. Penhale, Mrs. W. Coates; inspec­ tion committee, Mrs. Kyle, Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. W. E. Weekes; lunch convenors, January—Mrs. H. Jones, February—Mrs. U. Snell, March— Mrs. S. Taylor, April—Mrs. M. Fletcher, May—Mrs. H. Sturgiss, June—Mrs. W. Allison, July—- Mrs. H. Pollen, September—Mrs. T. Coates, October—Mrs. E. Harvey, November—Mrs. C. Pickard, Decem­ ber, Miss Florence Down. The treasurer reported that $229.51 had been raised and turn­ ed over to the Exeter Red Cross during 19 43. The following is a list of what has been made and shipped this year: 5 0 pairs of serv­ ice socks, 75 pairs of 18-inch socks, 6 pairs of 26-inch socks, 32 turtle­ neck sweaters, 16 turtle-neck tuck- ins, 65 V-neck sweaters, 11 round­ neck sweaters, 3 4 pair gloves, 61 pair mitts, 28 aero caps, 126 wash cloths, 10 helmets, 10 girl’s sweat­ ers, 4 boy’s sweaters, 32 refugee articles, 110 large quilts, 6 cot quilts, 1 large blanket, 38 men's shirts, size 15; 15 men’s pyjamas, 14 pyjama pants, 21 women’s knick­ ers, 23 women’s slips, 5 women’s nightgowns, 5 girl's units, size 6, skirts and blouses; 10 girl’s units, size 4, dress with 2 pair panties; 6 girl’s units, size «2, 1 pail' panties. 2 blouses; 41 sanitary pads, 2 matt­ ress pads, 14 refugee articles. A dusky soldier who said he was in the, artillery was asked: “What do you do in the artillery?” “Ah Opens the big gull, puts in a big shell, closes the gun, points it in the right direction, pulls the trig­ ger and. says: ’Mista Hitler, recount your army’!” Mother Not to Blame for the Children’s Colds Despite all the mother can do the kiddies will run but of doors not properly wrapped tip; have on too much clothing; get overheated ahd bool off too htid- denly; get theif feet Wet; kick off the bed clothes, arid do a dozen things the mother Cannot help* HMf the battle in treating children’s colds is to give them something they will like<something they Will take Without any fuss, and this the mother will find in Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup, a remedy used by Canadian mothers, for the past 48 years. Price 35c a bottle; the large family size, about 3 times as much, 60o, at all drug counters. ......... ... The T. Milbura Co., Liial'tcd, Toronto, Ont. ingly had not been removed, be­ came alight and from this blaze woodwork of the building also be­ came afire. It required only about ten min­ utes for the town firemen to ex­ tinguish the blaze but by that time thick smoke had spread, a menace to the inmates. The three prison­ ers in the block, scene of the fire, were removed to another part of the structure. Provincial Constables Frank Fox and ‘WRIiam Gardner were called and conducted a preliminary in­ quiry as a result of which it was intimated the three occupants of the cell block will face charges the nature of which had not been an­ nounced Monday. Police are investigating the theory that some prisoner may have started the fire intentionally in the hope of staging a jail break during the confusion. Life Insurance Agent! “Do you want a straight life?” O’Leary: “Well, I like to step out once in. a while.”