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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-07-08, Page 121 War hero visited here Subscribers to the Reader's Digest may have read with interest the article in the July issue titled `Courage, Launch Com- ing'. Older residents of the area may recognize the name of Flight Lieut. David E. Hornell of the 162 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. His uncle, Bill Hornell, had a clothinwstore in Lucknow years ago and Dave visited many summer here. Lieut. Hornell was the first of only two RCAF men to be awarded the Victoria Cross For Valour in World War Two. He died in June, 1944 after spending 21 hours, along with his crew, in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. Their aircraft came under attack as they were dropping charges on a U-boat, and the subsequently found themselves adrift. Andrew Mynarski was the other reci- pient of the Victoria Cross. Mynarski, along with Harold Greer of Lucknow, were both stationed at Middleton Saint George, although they never met. Mynarski died June 13, 1944 when his Lancaster bomber was shot down. Prior to the crash, the crew was ordered to abandon. However, Mynar- ski, seeing his rear gunner was trapped in his turret, attempted to rescue the man when his clothes caught on fire. When all attempts to free the gunner failed, the man motioned Mynarksi to save himself but his injuries were too serious and he died. And the irony is, the gunner servived the crash that followed. Also stationed at Middleton Saint George were three other area men, Bill Caesar, now of Goderich; Mr. Ramage of St. Helens area and Alex MacKenzie of Lucknow. Greer and Mackenzie met in 1943 at the signing in while Greer and Caesar ran into each other in Montreal on their way home. After arriving home, Greer discovered that Ramage had been stationed on the -same base. Pine River bids farewell to minister On Sunday morning the congregation of the Pine River United Church remained for a farewell social lunch and get-to- gether for their minister and his wife, Reverend Robert and Doreen Stokes, who are leaving very shortly for their new cha-rge in Shelburne. Reverend and Mrs. Stokes will be greatly missed by the con- gregation. They were both great workers in anything and everything that was associated with either the church or the congregation. Mr. Stokes was a great man to visit with his congregation and his visits were always welcome. The community wishes them well in their new charge. Mrs. Stokes was presented with a lovely quilt made by the ladies of the church and Mr. Stokes was presented with a purse of money, for an easy chair, to relax and think of the many things that happened during his five years at Pine River. On Tuesday, Mrs. Maithel Wilson of Point Clark had a come and go tea for the ladies of the church in honour of Mrs. Stokes. There was a good turn out to associate and wish Mrs. Stokes well in their new charge and home in Shelburne. Mrs. Stokes was given a lovely crystal bowl by the ladies. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess. Saturday evening, Charles and Mayme Wilkins had their family with them, Allan and Janet Peck of Wallaceburg, • Liz Wilkins frorri Mount Forest and the rest of the family from the Township of Ashfteld. They all joined in celebrating Janet's bir- thday which took place at a later date. Happy birthday Janet. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robb took their grandchildren home on the weekend up to Lions Head to their daughter .and son-in- law, Janice and Edwin McClutcheon. Sherry Jones of London was home on Thursday with her parents and sister, Barry, Betty and Sharlene Jones. FlorenceJMacLennan and Shirley of Kit- chener were home on the weekend with Rhetta and Marion MacLennan. Visiting with Dorothy MacLennan on the weekend was Finlay MacLennan, Brenda and two children, Roxanne and Donnie of Kitchener. Mr. and Mrs. Art Mathewman have their daughter and their three grandsons, Jamie, Beau and Mathew of Preston visiting with them for a couple of weeks. Rub-a-dub-dube, three boys on a tube. There's no shortage of fun over at the pool these days and no shortage of swimmers either. The local lifeguards appear to have a busy season ahead of them as the warm weather is with us to stay. Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, July 8, 1987—Page 11 C.A.M.C. Bookkeeping Income Tax Preparation Experienced Staff Alan Campbell 328 Josephine Street WINGHAM 357-3687 or 887-9451 Hours: Wednesday 9-12, 1-5 IT'S TIME! Time to deworm your whole herd at tur- nout with danminth 11* Dairy Cattle Dewormer pellets) Get the most out of your herd with IanmInth 11*: (1) No Milk Withdrawal) (2) Economical! (3) Convenient! *Trademark /Authorized user Kingsbridge Parish/School Correspondent 529-3107 THANK YOU The Point Clark Boat Club members would like to thank everyone for their donations, and all those who attended and helped in anyway to make our Yard Sale such a tremen- dous success. /- Thanks vThanks to everyone who purchased a ticket on the painting of our Lighthouse. The win- ner was Doug Colley RR 1, Arva, Ontario. President Joe Burke Point Ciark Boat Club Jerome Feed and Seed Lucknow (Across from Soles Barn) 528-2447 We have for your convenience a complete line of new- j r f -feed€ For Your Livestock •Mineral, Salt, Milk Replacer •Pet Foods •Twine •Farm Gates *Cash . & Carry Discounts 4, Summer Schedule of Combined Presbyterian and United Church Worship Services July 12 10 a.m. 19 10 a.m.° 26 10 a.m. Aug. 2 10 a.m. 9 10 a.m. 16 10 a.m. 23 10 a.m. 30 10 a.m. Sept 6 10 a.m. "I was glad when Lucknow Presbyterian Church - Rev. A Ramsay Lucknow Presbyterian Church - Rev. A. Ramsay South Kinloss Presbyterian Church - Rev. A. Ramsay South Kinloss Presbyterian Church - Rev. A. Ramsay South Kinloss Presbyterian Church - Rev. G. McFarlane Lucknow United Church - Rev. G. McFarlane Lucknow United Church - Rev. G. McFarlane Lucknow United Church - Rev. G. McFarlane Lucknow United Church - Rev. G. McFarlane they said unto me, `Let us go into the house of the Lord'." (Psalm 122:1)