HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-05-25, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 25, 19«
and lotsJncli, Way Services
Handicraft Shop Sunday Musicale
S.F.T.S.
evening,
Hall Jis*
Low Flying- Aircraft
Synthetic Room
Gleanings from No. 9 Service Flying Training School, Centralia, Ontario
Any person observing an aircraft
flying excessively low over the town
of Exeter, or in fact anywhere in
this part of the province, is request
ed to take the “number” of the air
craft and phone this information
together with the ’‘time" of the
occurrence, to the Commanding
Officer, No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia.
One of the most interesting visits
recently was to the Synthetic Room
which is located in Hanger No. 3,
where Sgt. Joe (Brass Band) Swartz
very kindly obliged by explaining
the many details.
The intricate working parts of
aircraft motors, fuel, electrical and
lubricating systems; operation of
undercarriage and brakes, as well
as a complete cockpit with its maze
of instrument's, levers, buttons and
lights—all are working in plain
view because each moveable part
has a cut-away section where the
action may be observed, painted in
red.
In this room, the pilot sees by
practical application, just what hap-
• pens when he turns knobs, pushes
buttons and levers—and to those
very necessary men who service the
ship to keep them in the air, they
too, can see what goes on in the
inside when a motor is “turning-
over” smoothly.
Much, credit is due those men of
this station, who with painstaking
care have performed the task of
preparing and setting up this fine
exhibition, for we know that the
value of this type of teaching is
beyond comparison.
Ev. Inch
Sports Activities
are hav-
Monday
a large
first workout
at 6.30 p.m. and
is expected. Sgt. Carl Far-
had the W.D. softball team
five practices already—and
The Sports Store of No. 9 is real
ly beginning to look like something
these days as a large quantity of
summer sports equipment
been received.
The Station softball team
ing their
evening
tuijnout
rell has
out for
it’s going to take a good team to
beat them.
In Volleyball, the Sr. NCO’s
team will meet Hanger No. 5 for
the station championship this com
ing Tuesday at 7,00 p.m., and it
promises to be a real lively game.
The University lads who are
training here under the U.A.T.C.
■gave the Officers a trimming here
last Tuesday when they defeated
them at basketball to the tune of
18-15. The situation was reversed
on Monday night when the Officers
took the game 15-13. The boys from
Western and Queens play good,
scientific basketball—and we expect
many more good games here before
they leave.
Sgt. Wright W.
P.S.—No. 9 is so proud of the
Hockey Pennant that is here, that
notice is hereby served that the>
are going aftei- the Command Soft-
ball Pennant, too.
Ed. Note: Good luck—1 hear the
girls are planning to bring home
the W.D. Pennant, also.
FLASH: Work has commenced on
the Station swimming pool, so
should be swimming in
weeks time. Better write
the bathing suits now.
about
home
we
six
for
What Is It?
querelous
that have
In answer to the many
“What is it” questions
been heard—by way of explanation
we advise that the metal tower be
ing constructed beside the Ground
Instruction School building is to be
used as a familiarization parachute
jump.
The operation of the unit will be
that the person jumping will leave
the 44 foot tower in a parachute
harness which is attached to a 100
foot cable leading down to a 6 foot
tower. The sensation of descent,
guided by the cable, will be Very
similar to that of an actual para
chute jump, thus familiarizing the
individual With that sensation.
One tower is already completed—
so if you heat1 someone walking
around
through
what^h e
and whistling
the air . .
means,
“He floats
we’ll know
Editor.
Waiter—Who told you the soup
“was spoiled?
Customer—A little swallow!
A hive of industry was the Craft
Shop in the W.D.’s Recreational
Centre on Thursday night. Before
1900’ hours the workers began to
gather and at 2200 hours they were
still busy, Altogether about 30 en
thusiastic hobbyists spent some time
at their craft, and glove-making
proved the most popular pastime of
the evening. Several workers cut
out patterns and then their gloves.
A few glove-makers who had al
ready begun making their gloves
brought them in and problems that
had arisen were solved. Much in
terest was shown in several pairs
of slippers which were cut from
beautiful cream sheep shearling.
The leather was unusually thick and
luxurious and the carefully made
slippers will be finer than can be
purchased in any store.
A few smaller articles were be
gun—An alligator baggage tag
most attractive, and two of
girls planned to make leather
metic cases similar to those
by a popualr cosmetic manufacturer.
Some lovely blue grained morocco
leather is available for this
pose.
Many interested spectators
ped in to see the work being
Among these were Fl/O McLeod,
Sr. W.D. Officer.
It is still difficult to obtain lea
ther and our supply is limited. For
this reason many would-be workers
are not able to obtain material. An
earnest effort is being made to dis
tribute as equally as possible what
leather we have.
Acordial invitation is extended
to all interested to spend- Thursday
evenings in the Craft Shop. If you
have already begun work
any questions about it,
either to the “Y” office
Craft Shop on Thursday
If you would like to learn the fas
cinating art of leather craft,
along and we will help you.
Beth
was
the
cos-
sola
pur-
drop-
done.
and have
bring it
or to the
evenings.
come
Hall.
I
from
6th Victory Loan
NO. 9 DID IT AGAIN ! !
In response to the appeal
our government to' get behind the
6th Victory Loan with their dol
lars—the presonnel of this station
over-subscribed their objective of
$133,000 by more than $22,000.
The grand total which was over
$155,00 0 represents considerable
effort on the part of the hard work
ing committee under the secretary
ship of FO. T. Reffell—and they
in turn are appreciative of your
cooperation and support.
You now have a stake in Canada’s
future—keep it by hoarding those,
bonds—you won’t regret it.
Editor.
i
Customer: “My goodness, eggs
are high!” T. P. Jones: “Sure, part
of the war program.” Customer
“How?” T. P. Jones:: “All the hens
are making shells.”
Music lovers at No. 9
spent an enjoyable Sunday
May 14, in the Recreation
tening to a program of recordings.
The opening selection was the
beautiful aria “Care Nome” from
the second act of Guiseppi Verdi’s
opera “Rigoletto”, and it was sung)
bv Lily Pons, This most exacting of
coloraturo arias calls for extraor
dinary skill on the part of the per
former and Lily Pons did justice to
it.
A contrasting vocal selection was
Feodor Chaliapin's rendition of the
Russian folk song, “Dark Eyes.” He
was accompanied by the Aristoff
Choir and the Balalaika Orchestra.-
This song is an example of the folk
music of Russia with which we are
best acquainted, slow and mournful
with sudden outbursts of wild gaiety.
Bedrich Smetana was the com-
poser of the next selection heard.
This was the overture to his comic
opera, “The Bartered Bride,” and
it was played by the Minneapolis
Symphony Orchestra conducted by
Eugene Ormandy. The opera sparkles
with Bohemian folk atmosphere and
its overture expresses the tempo and
mood of the opera’s music.
The major work of the evening
was Mozart’s concerto in E Flat
for two pianos and orchestra. The
recordings were made by Jose Iturbi
and his sister Ampara with the
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
Another opera overture heard was
the overture to Mignon by Ambroise
Thomas
.Boston
Arthur
overture
of the grace and delicacy of the
French school of operatic music. *Tho
melody is first heard in a, harp
cadenza, it is taken up by the violins
and the overture concludes in a
burst of gaiety.
One of the world’s best loved
suites is the Nutcracker Suite by
Peter Ilyrich Tschaikowsky. This
recording was made by the London
Philharmonic Orchestra and Eugene
Goossens, the eminent British con
ductor, led the orchestra. This de
lightful ballet music bears much
repition and was
predated.
The concluding
evening’s program
bert’s beautiful “.
was played by the famous violinist
William Primrose with Joseph Kahn
at the piano, and proved a fitting
climax to the evening’s entertain
ment.
To these relaxing and pleasant
Sunday evenings are invited all mem
bers of the station. It is an oppor
tunity to hear good music played
by good musicians. Anyone interest
ed in acting as commentator for the
evening, please drop into the “Y”
office. Also su.ggestgions of records
that could be used are welcome.
Beth Hall.
which was played by the
“Pons” Orchestra with
Fiedler conducting. This
is an outstanding example
thoroughly ap-
selection on th®
i was Franz Schu-
'Ave Maria.” This
No. 9 Pipe Band
Loan
Kiltie
WOODHAM
S.S. Anniversary Services at
Woodham United Church
Large congregations listened to
inspiring and interesting messages
from Rev. Robt. Hicks, B.A. of Lon
don.
The weather was ideal for the
75th Sunday School anniversary of
Participating in Victory
Parades and Services, the
Pipe Band of this station have had
a very busy week.
Leaving Centralia Monday, May Woodham United Church which was
Sth, they paraded in iGuelph at this ’ ‘ - - --
ceremony of the changing of Com
manding Officers, when Group Cap
tain Williams Was replaced in his
post there by Wing Commander
Roberts. Many fine comments were
received on the splendid perform
ances of this band.
Tuesday, May 9th, at the Maple
Leaf Gardens in Toronto, before an
audience of 20,000 persons includ
ing the Chief of Air Staff, Air
Marshall Leggie, Gracie Fields anti
other stars, their presentation of
Strath Spey and Reel received a
tremendous ovation,
On Wednesd;
participated in
Norwich and
Tavistock led
serve Army troops. Their rendition
of Strath Spey and Reel there, also,
was appreciatively received.
HO. E. D. Herbertson, O i/c sta
tion bands gave unstinting praise
to Sgt, Carroll, Drum Majorette
LAW. Hotte, and to each member
of the Pipe Band for their splendid
performances in each of the parades,
Personnel of Nd, 9 are proud of
the job which their Pipe Band are
doing---not only their smart appear
ance on parades, but also for the
publicity they bring to the station,
and the many friends which tliej
acquire-—so keep up the good work,
Ev, Inch.
i.y, May 10, the band
parades in Ingersoll,
Woodstock, and at
a parade of the Re
observed here last Sunday, May 21st,
with Rev. Robt. Hicks, B.A. of Lon
don, as the guest speaker for1 both
services. Eight hundred registered
and listened attentively to his stir
ring messages. Special music
contributed at both services by
Sunday School scholars under
direction of the choir leader,
Ray Mills with Miss Jean Stephens
at the piano. The S.S. choir num
bered close to 70 members.
The front of the Church was
beautifully decorated with a profu
sion of spring flowers.
Four, hundred and fifty letters of
invitations and a white bow of rib
bon were sent to former adherents
of this Church. Many were the let
ters that were received with thanks
and wishing they had been able to
attend this event. During the eve
ning service, two children received
the rite of baptism. They were
Marian Margaret Thomson, daughter
of Mr, and Mrs. John W. Thomson,
and Clare Douglas, son. of Mr. and
Mrs, Gladwin Hooper,
During the afternoon from 3 p.m.
to 6 p.m., a social time Was held
to meet former members when most
of the basement chairs were filled,
and all who attended received a hup
of tea and a piece of the birthday
cake, Mrs. Alonzo Mills and Mrs.
Copeland Sr. poured tea from the
prettily decorated table.
was
the
the
Mr.
to prepare the land
for sowing and fertilizing
for thinning the beets
for hoeing and weeding
LABOUR
LABOUR
LABOUR
LABOUR
LABOUR for harvesting and topping
LABOUR for loading and carting
IN SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO THERE IS WORK, ON BEETS ALONE, FOR
1,000 FIELD WORKERS
■>
Without them, only a small fraction of Ontario's potential beet sugar yield will
be produced.
300 men —prisoners of war —are promised for this district, under an agreement
between the Dominion Government and the Government of Ontario. If all of these were
skilled sugar beet workers, they would still provide only a small part of the labour
urgently needed. (It is to be expected that hardly any of these 300 will be experienced
at the work.)
To Help Farmers Who Have
Contracted to Grow Sugar Beets
AT LEAST 600 EXPERIENCED SUGAR BEET WORKERS ARE URGENTLY REQUIRED
Many other farmers, eager and willing to grow beets for sugar production, on a
total of 5,000 to 10,000 acres, have held back from signing contracts until they know
they can get the indispensable labour. (Their production of beets would mean up to
25,000,000 lbs. more sugar for Canada's needs.)
The sugar beet situation in the West is such that the poorest crop on record is
to be expected —and it is too late for anything to be done to help out there.
TIME Is Slipping Away
IS
Sugar is short now. It will be much scarcer later on; but regrets then at failure
to help Western Ontario farmers with labour will be unavailing.
WHAT IS NEEDED NOW - AT ONCE - IS PROMPT ACTION
OF ONTARIO SUGAR BEETS AS POSSIBLE
TO MAKE POSSIBLE THE GROWING OF AS MANY TONS
The resulting production of many more tons of beet sugar will help to meet the
shortage which, while severe even now, will be most acute later on.
Give our fertile soil, our hard-working farmers, our industrious sugar workers the
chance to produce this vital commodity that is in universal demand.
CANADA AND DOMINION SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED
CHATHAM, ONTARIO
During the afternoon social hour
many of the letters were read, some
from England sent by airmail, and
Vancouver and other distant places,
which were very interesting*. Visitors
were present from Toronto, Windsor,
Brantford, Galt, London, Washing-
ton, Hensail, Centralia, Parkhill,
Lucan, Hamilton, Exeter, Granton,
St. Marys, Maidstone, Littlewood.
Thames Hoad, Kirkton, Whalen,
Zion Bast and Zion West and other
smaller towns.
The first Sunday School iu
Wodham 75 years ago was held
in a log church on the farm now
occupied by Fred Doupe,
brick building was erected on the
present site a year later. In 1906
it was pulled down and the pres
ent fine church but in its place. The
late EY.ra Fear was the first minis
ter. Among those who have served
in that capacity who are living to-
do.y are: Rev. David Moyer, now 90
years of age, of Hamilton; Rev. P
E. James,
Wilkinson,
Chatham;
mont, and
A. Laing, who has served the Wood
ham circuit for the past seven years.
of Maidstone; Rev, T.
of Lawrence Station, near
Rev, L. Bartlett, of Bel*
the present pastor, Rev
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