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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1956-12-20, Page 8Your Airforce In Action At Local Station Of nearly 35,300 Canadians charged with indictable offenses in 1954, 30,800 were convicted, 4,216 were acquitted and 52 were detained for insanity. Th» ;TiniM-Advocate, Pmmhtr 20, 1956 HEATING PADSZ-Qt. ELECTRIC KETTLES fo") Chrome plate on copper; bakelite '— handle. 500-watt element with automatic safety shut-off. Complete with cord, 0Q NEW LOW PRICK.................... ELECTRIC HEATING PADS —Feature rub­ berized, damp-proof inner shields and re­ movable washable cover? in pastel tones. fTT) 3-HEAT PAD—Pink cotton flannel cover ■—I and dome fasteners. A 70 With attached cord.................................. 4-’ ” 3-HEAT PAD — With multi-thermostat safety­ control on each heat. Zipper fastener, E AO Cord attached ....................................3 fie) DE LUXE 3-HEAT PAD—Pink-peach quilted '—' satin cover. 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Interment was in Brussels cemetery. ■ BY GLENN COWAN I must apologize to readers for the prolonged absence of news for the past few weeks. The pres­ sure of work, combined with the fact that my' copy has been arriv­ ing at the office too late for publi­ cation, has spoiled the continuity of the articles. Another year at Centralia has almost drawn to a ■close. In a few more days, Christmas will be with us once more. Fpr two days, or possibly more an almost -un­ precedented silence will reign over the runways and the ramp on the airfield. The control tower will be closed down. The aircraft will rest be­ hind the locked doors of their hangars, their engines cold and silent. The field will be deserted, the runway lights dark. Through- out the station, there will be a noticeable hush. Only those people whose duties on the station make their pres1 ence necessary, or those whose homes are too far a^vay for them to travel to them, will be present in the barbacks and the messes. 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The careful and painstaking labor of parents who have sat up 'into the late hours of preceding evenings, to carefully wrap the gifts, will be reduced to rubble of labels and string, ribbon and colorful paper on the living room floor, ’Technicians Tackle Toys It is more than possible that part of Christmas Day will show scenes where competent' aero engine technicians will perform “routine maintenance” on their son’s new mechanical toys. Fly­ ing control persohnel will bo busy “controlling” the operation of a Lionel train kit, while hard-bitten flying instructors will run a check flight on the new model aeroplanes — “just making sure ■of the aerodynamic qualities, you know!” In the time which has elapsed since last Christmas, and the one which is now imminent, 'there have been many significant changes and occurrences at Centrajia. The first big change came early in the year, when the Instrument Flight School was transferred to Saskatoon. This school which had been based at Centralia for a lengthy period, had been primarily concerned with the training of pilots up to a standard where they would be qualified to operate aircraft under instrument conditions. A large fleet of twin-engined Beech­ craft Expeditors had been main­ tained ♦ at the station for this purpose. The departure of the IFS, to­ gether with the dispersal of its personnel and aircraft, left a noticeable gap in the station’s flying activities. As the year progressed, with a steady stream of incoming trainees and departing graduates, our faithful Harvards, the back­ bone of Number 1 FTS, continued to roar over the.. countryside. However, the rumor which had been passing 'around the station for months,- at last was con­ firmed, and we learned that the days of the Harvard at Centralia were numbered. It was revealed Hiat the FTS wa.< to be transferred gradually to the Prairies,, and that Cen­ tralia was to become the home of the new Primary Flying Training Sc’mol, and was to-be eauipped with DeHavilland Chipmunks. Practise Aerobatics In the meantime, winter had be­ come spring, and spring had be­ come early summer. It seemed that no time at all had passed before the evening air over the base was filled with the-roar of Pratt and Whitney engines in fine pitch, with high boost settings, as Harvards, flown by instructors, practised for hours the intricate aerobatic manoeuvres for the exhibition to be shown to the public on Air Force Day. The days became brighter and warmer, and showed promise of a fine summer to come. Finally on an early Saturday in June, the gates were thrown open and. Air Force Day had come again. The day was memorable from many points of interest — the static • displays, the aerobatics and the fly-past of the aircraft in formation; the Dakota aircraft which carried many people on what was possibly'their first ride in an aircraft; the high speed fly past of the CF-lOOs, the Sabres, the T-33s, and the older, but still very formidable Mustangs; the Neptune antisubmarine aircraft landing in-just a few hundred feet of runway. The events, combined with the bright sunshine and warmth of the day, combined to create an atmosphere Of carnival. One sunny day towards the beginning of the fall, the circuit was busy. The Harvards were flying hard. Suddenly there appeared on the final approach leg a strange little yellow air­ craft. It landed faultlessly and rolled on into the parking posi­ tion. The little aeroDiane puttered to a stop and shut down. The first Chipmunk had arrived. Beside the bigger, more rugged Harvard, it looked very frail indeed. How­ ever, ;When air-tested by our own pilots it proved beyond any doubt, just what a capable aircraft it was.' • The Chipmunk left the ground ■after a very short roll,, climbed at an extremelv steen jingle, was tullv aerobatic. .VeryostaWe and could practically stand still in the air. After, the arrival of the first aircraft, we received more Chip­ munks every day. Sometimes there were two or three at a time, while on other days there were as many as eight of nine. Harvards Leave The next noticeable change, from the stand point of the casual observer, was the fact that on several different occasions, for­ mations of Harvards were taking off and not returning. Their destinations were Camp Borden for some, the Lakehead for others, while in one instance a formation of about ton aircraft accompanied by a Dakota, took off for the west by way of Detroit and Chicago. The first Harvards to go were the older Mark Ils, which in turn were followed by the Mark IVs, which are the hewer aircraft. Gradually, it became noticeable that there were less and less Har­ vards appearing on the ramp in the mornings, while the fleet of Chiomunks became ever greater. Early in the fall, the first courses of instruction on Chip­ munks commenced, and the cir­ cuit became increasingly more busy, with a general mixup of Expeditors, Harvards and Chip­ munks flyihg at varied altitudes on the different circuit legs. Coming up to date, we now have only two courses remaining to complete their Harvard train­ ing at Centralia, and they will be finished fairly early in the Now Yeau. After their departure. Number I Flying Training School will no longer exist hore. The HarvardS., With tlhA nreenttan rif • 1 James St. Cl Treats Orphans Members of the “Learner^ of God” Bible Class of James St. United Chutch Sunday School with their tqaeher, Mrs, M. C. Fletcher, motQred to the - Prot­ estant Orphanage, London, early Wednesday evening. They entertained, with the singing of Christmas, carols led by Maurice Love with Marilyn Bissett ’accompanying on the ac cordion and Michael Farrow on the piano. Christmas gifts were distributed to the children. After, viewing the Christmas decorations at Lambeth the- young people returned to JamcJBt St. church for lunch. Wv ass ' J II By MIS? JANE DYKEMAN Kopje From « Mr. and Mrs. Angus Earl, Mr, and Mrs. Milne Pullen, Whalen and' Mr. and Mrs, Jas, Earl were Saturday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs, Norman Brock. Mr. ahd Mrs. Harold Bell-and Carol Ann and Mrs. Philip Murch were Sunday guests with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jaques and family. Misses Phyllis and Perla Hern, London spent the weekend at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Jaques and children visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hopkins, Science Hill. Slnday visitors With Mr, and Mrs. Jud Dykeman were Mrs, L. Glennie and Clare and Mrs, H. Robertson of Galt. Mrs. Harold Hern returned to her home last Wednesday from Victoria Hospital, London. A number of the ladies from this community attended a show­ er for Miss Dorothy Ferguson at the Whalen schoolhouse last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hern and Ivan visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Lynn, Glande- boye. , Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Jaques spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs, Ross Skinner, Elim- ville. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hern and boys, and Mrs. Melville Hern of Exeter visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Parkin­ son, R.R. 6 St. Marys. This Week In * j Thames Road By MRS. WILLIAM RHODE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jeffery, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Jeffery, Barry and Billy were guests on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coates of Eden. Rev. W. J. and Mrs. Moores attended a candle-lighting service at Alma College, St. Thomas, on Sunday evening. Marilyn re­ turned home with them-for a few days. Miss Mildred Ballantyne visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Bert Morgan, of St. Marys. Mrs. James Anderson returneSWR home on Saturday after having had an operation in St;'Joseph’s Hospital, London, Mrs. Gertie Wiseman is a patient in St. Joseplfs Hospital, London. S.S, Concert- On Friday evening, the annual Sunday School concert was held in the basement of the church with a fair crowd in attendance. Mr. William Elf ord was chair­ man for the program which con­ sisted of recitations, piano solos, violin, selections, ‘ musical num­ bers, etc. Rev. W. J. Moores sjpoke briefly. Santa arrived and gifts from a well-decorated tree- were distributed. White Gift Service A combined white gift service was held in the auditorium of the • church on Sunday morning. The choix* rendered two Christmas numbers. Lorne Gackstetter read the Scripture lesson. Mrs. W- El­ ford read a poem. Stories were told by Mrs. Edwin Miller and Mrs. W. J. Moores.. .Each class presented an en­ velope of money to be given to the Children’s Aid, in Huron County. The annual Thames Road school concert will be held in the school on Thursday evening, December 20. The members of the 3M Club will go carol, singing to the shut- ins in the communitv on Friday evening, December 21.. t the few which are being retained for general duties, Will be gone, With a program scheduled which includes a graduation from the Primary Flying Training School every three Weeks, the Centralia personnel are looking forward to a year of intensive, though far less noisy, flying, I would like to take the oppor- tunity to wish all my readers a Very Merry Christmas and a Bright New Year. It is hoped that the season will afford you a full measure of comfort and pleasure. Back the attack on traffic accidents and work to rescue the terrible accident toll on Cana­ dian highways and streets. 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