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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1976-08-26, Page 28PA9B 1M•A,--GODERICR SI'GN'dAL=STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1976. Aging. praims ._ one language a must "Tht:re must be -only ane- language used b.ypilots at international airports, .regardiess of what they may do at local stations," in opinion of Thomas F. -WiliiWas, who When tte:relinquished his lic.ense recently • was Canada's " oldest pilot still flying. "You cannot have ,two langttes in use at international air- , ports; there is no time fog' translations." Mr. Williams was in Goderich last' Wednesday, driving himself from his farm at Sweaburg, near Woodstock. He • will be 91 in October. • . "Within the past three. weeks," he remarked, "I have taken part in flying meets,. but I• sold my own aircraft, a Fleet'21,M. The doctor who has examined• me annually for flying license tame to my place to see if anything was wrong. When I told him. I had decided not tp ask for renewal,' of my license, he said, Qh, don't do that!' but I had made up my mind. r flew up to my 87th year, three years ago last May." - Mr: Williams has been a war pilot, test, pilot, teacher, barn-stormer, and his name is in the.Aviation Hall of Fame. He went overseas with the first Canadian contingent in War I, and was a corporal on divisional substaff, assigned to police. Halfway through the war, he joined the Royal Flying Corps, and •flew a.one- seater.He was 31, and considered.much.. too old --for a pilot! He had 13 kills con- firarea; m1 fee stn e-of-sonte- rs fi learned abouf'a sub -conscious sense that warned him of a Hun over his shoulder, in "time to take action, .but he was shot down three times.. He was;awa-rd•ed t+he-; .Military Crass. (be:fore the Flying Cross. veas created.). Por, ten years, h.e:,,was test pilot for Fleet Aircraft at F"ort Erie, "where- everything happened, and there was not much that did not•happen.." The -Signal-Star was indirectly responsible for his visit to Goderich. its. recent report of an interview with W.E. , Elliott was, read by Woodstock friends, who passed it :on to `:the Woodstock Sentinel Review, and. Bill Tonner. reproduced" part of it in his column,- Tom Williams saw it, and remembered that Elliott came to Woodstock in 1929 and soon afterward had his first air flip in Tom's old. Eagle, - He asked for news of Florence (Elliott) Whyard, who was secretary Of London -Flying Club, a d earned her commercial license there inthe. days - before Air Canada opened, the Crumlin airport. She is now a me.mher of Yukon Territorial Council and of its executive. Mr. Williams: was asked if he ever condescended to travel by train. "Oh yes," he said, "1 travelled from Edmonton to Vancouver in 25 hours, and enjoyed every minute of it." • Goderich Twp. Recreation. By Diana Brand On August 17, Arnold Bell's senior girls baseball" team had • their firstloss of the season when' they .played Hullett Township. at Lon- desboro.."T'he: score of .the game was 15-12. In the sixth inning, _Huller' got •10 runs which threw the game off , balance for Goderich Township. Pat Harris, getting -a home run,:•waschosen first star, and Arlene VanderWal was the second star. An exhibition game • will be .•played . with Lucknow soon. • - Also on August 17, Lee Anne Bell's juniore"A" team lost by a score of 29-21,- when. they: • played ' Colborne' Twp. at `::IIolmesville: The last inning gave a little bit of hope to the Holmesville team.: ,A few spectators noted that the • junior "A" team" "pl».ys-' • better in the dark:.' 'Randy Blake's` junior "B" team lost to Stanley. Twp. on " Wednesday, August 18 .and again on Friday, August 20. • . Thesenior boys, coached by •Steve, Thompson lost to' Auburn 14-1 on August 9, Again on August 18, the senior. boyslost to Auburn by default; they failed .to.show up at the gat,p . . ' - On Monday, August 16, the senior boys were defeated by Benmiller at Benmiller,•with a score of 1'4-1.*On August 23, .: they- had 'a_ 'game in Holmesville, but at press: . time, 'results were not available. Playoffs started for the junior boys , on Monday, ' August 23, when they played Auburn. (again, results, not Hur�flview plans Oct. bazaar At the August meeting of ., the Huronview: Auxiliary it .. was decided'not "to send .a' delegate to the Convention to be held at the' Royal -York. Hoteiqoronto, inSepternber'. President Mrs.., Colclough reported the sad news of the passing .. of Mrs, Gladys Gourley of Londesboro. She 'had accepted-, the • office of Secretary ,of the Auxiliary in April, and was taken seriously ill in May. Sincere condolences were extended to her family. Mrs. Mattie • McGregor •reported that the new coni- mode.•wheelciairs were very much appreciated. The date chosert for the Fall Bazaar is Tuesday, October. 26. It was decided that each auxiliary• member should make . an article for it to be. handed•in at the September meeting, Future meetings are to start at 1.30, p.m.: -- they are held on the third Monday of each month with the ex- ception .. of January and February 'when there are no meetings: • Many of the 33 ladies rn• -available). i .• -! Y: attendance worked at quilting and binding a quilt. A penny sale was held realizing the sum. of $11. A reading given. .. by Mrs. McGregor, `'`Save Time for What?" was en- joyed. at InternatiOfla The International Plowing Match to be. held near Walkerton ' in Bruce County September '28 througb -October-2. has a great deal to offer people from all walks of life. - • ' :The larges>1:....tented . city . in the.world will have features for •'ladies more . than ever before • in the': history of plowing. matches. - There will .. be one tent devoted entirely, to crafts which include quilts, "rugs,, mac rainy, caning,.' basketry, pottery, ceramics, china painting, ..knittin-g, crocheting`,, weaving, Ieathe»rcraft, oil painting, bottle • recycling, plaster - (Taff; 4 copes crafted :furniture, Indian craft. petit, point., Jewelart and stained glass, -to mention f In yet another tent will take place flower; ,arranging, Sens . �• tizens '. fashion shows, cooking schools,, meat., carving and cutting . plus varied start, meetings September 1st. Golden Gate•Senior Citizens of Goderich 'will hold' their • first meeting of the fall season September 1 at -8 -p.m. in MacKay Hall. A general business sessionwill be followed by lunch. . ' .' On September' 15 •. in MacKay Hall, the club will hold an evening of euchre and 500, beginning at 8 p.m. All - senior citizens are welcome. The •Tuesday and Friday, afternoon card games begin ' • Friday, September 3 at 2 p.m. Bridge Scores There ' were five' tables in • r -play at the August 17 meeting r="` of the Goderich Duplicate Bridge Club,.. Finishing .first for the 'evening with 64 points were Carol: Keller and Hans Hornsdusdh: Art Wilson and. - Omar Hazel gt'ove weren't.'f-ar' - behind with 611/2 points.while Aelian ` Weerasooriya ' and Eleanor Erskine were third with 601/2' and Evelyn Galbraith and Dawna'Sproule were fourth with 57 points. IN'S T YOUR,: HEAD QUARTERS • FOR • •ROGERS MAJESTIC TV •EXP -ERT TV SERVICE • ANTENNA & TOWER • INSTALLATION• . • , 162 MARY ST. GODERICH ' 5 2.4 - 908 Veterans, Asso:ciateAn:d . Affiliate. Members WELCOME :TO eoration as BR. 1-09' Royal Canadian Legion: Annual memorial and decoration service AITLAND CEMETERY Sunday, AuIRjt-29 PARADE 1:3V At The V'eterims' Plat n ° o SERVICE 2:00 We hope :yodtwill loin us for .the• special service y,•yarc.•+wt*4• .1�++ia+a4.4 Wlw�.'s...w�wr:..�wu+�iu.+ .y.4_..:+wr.++ar.W:.wS.•va.•+.. .+4�.rw..�'++w+a+.,rru...-w i..•� • matc • programmes each day. The third tent geared to the . interest- of the .ladies will, contain memories of the•past. in a .. completely furnished house - with Canadian fur= niture, dishes and utensils. Primarily an agricultural e -country Fair. a' : • mosphere., reigns and there will be , something for • everyone even.ta the Wintario draw to be held in'W.alkerton, September 30.. 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