HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 1954-05-13, Page 11URSDAY, MAY 13, 1954 astralPark... RCAF Station Clinton F/L M. A. BROWN Phone 383, Local 334 Guided Missiles On Display Air Force Day During World War II the Ger- man attempted to develop new military weapons with which to solve the increasing number of problems encountered in their war k effort. They required military weapons with which England could be bombarded by day or night and in any weather condition. They also required military weapons by which the "Fatherland" could be • defended from the growing threat of allied bomber forces, . In their efforts to solve these `problems the Germans expended vast amounts of money and effort in the development of guided mis- • sites. The result of these efforts r in the case of offensive• missiles is well known with the use by the 'Germans of the V1 or "Buzz Bomb" and the supersonic V2 'rocket against England and the continent in 1944 and 1945. Although their efforts to pro- • duce satisfactory defensive missiles lagged slightly behind the offen- sive weapon, most military observ- ers feel that had the war continued for another year these defensive missiles would have made the al- lied bombing effort a very costly business. For security reasons many of these German guided missiles have not been viewed by the public be- fore. At the present time the • setrrity restrictions have beenlift- ed and some very interesting Ger- man guided missiles will be on display to the public during "Air "Force Day", June 12, at RCAF Station Clinton. "Queen Mary" Is ;Escorted By RCAF Lancasters, Reminiscent of wartime, the luxury liner "Queen Mary" was provided with air escort by two Lancasters of 400 "Buffalo" squad- ron on her departure from Halifax, recently. Flying on practice anti submarine patrols, the first Lan- caster captained by F/O J. F. "Pat" Davies, Grande Prairie, Alta„ found the giant liner with the aid of radar shortly after she left port. The aircraft provided close escort through what had been submarine -infested waters a few years ago. The docks were crowd- ed with gaily -waving passengers as the aircraft approached to estab- lish contact. Late in the morning a second Lancaster captained by F/O D. J. Jim" Hamilton, Indian Head, Sask., was guided to the liner's position by radio and took over escort duties. Additional escorts during the day were provided by Lancasters piloted by F/O Don Loggie, Montreal, and F/L W. J. Wilson, Bridgetown, N.S. of 405 "Eagle" squadron. These escort patrols are designed as training to maintain Maritime Reconnaissance squadrons at. con- stant readiness. O SENIOR NCO's WIVES WILL HOLD BINGO The Senior NCO's Women's Aux- iliary is holding an open bingo on May 17, at 8.30 sharp. Refresh- ments will be served. Come and bring a friend. _ RCAF Scout` and Cub. News Cl3B NEWS First Hike On April 19 • (Easter Monday) the cub pack enjoyed the .fine weather by proceeding on the first hike of the season. The pack, un- der' the leadership of Akela (Sgt. Ory Johnson) and Baloo (Sgt. Ken White) left the station store around 9.30 a.m. The boys pro- ceeded down the county :road for about . three miles, where they played games and prepared their lunches. Much excitement was caused for a . few minutes. when Terry Warner failed to return from one of the games. However he showed up shortly after, ob- livious to the fact that everyone was looking for him. The pack returned home about 4 p.m. tired but not half as tired as Akela. In short a good time was had by all. Meeting Held The regular weekly meeting held on April 28 saw the investiture of Doug Wilson. Doug is now with the Brown Six. David Naish was appointed Seconder of the White Six, Barry Brown proved himself to be a very fine cook and house- keeper ousekeeper last Saturday when he pas- sed his "Home Orderly Proficiency Badge." George Irwin completed his tests for qualification as a One Star Cub and he has now "opened one eye.' George also qualified for two proficiency badges, "Col- lector and Toy -maker." A final rehearsal for the May 5 Parent's Night was held during the later part of the meeting. Ate ter rehearsal the meeting was closed with the "Mouse Howl" and a short silent prayer. Parents' Night The big highlight of our news this time is a resume of the annual parents night. It was a. combined Scout and Cub affair. The parent Ake Your New TELEPHONE DIRECTORY ,and... your OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS CLINTON'S new Telephone Directory is now being delivered. It contains "many new and changed numbers for Atwood, Clinton, Goderich, Hensoll, Listowel, Mitchell, Plattsviile, St. Marys, Sea - forth, Stratford and Tavistock, 'As soon as you receive your copy, be sure to destroy'your old book. WITH YOUR NEW DIRECTORY you will also get a handy "Blue Book of Telephone. Numbers"—to help you enjoy better, foster service, By keeping your personal list of frequently called numbers at your fingertips you save time and trouble -and you get your calls through faster. W. HAYSOM, Manager Keep out-of-town numbers in this booklet... and always CALL BY NUMBER for faster Long Distance service. THE DELL TELEPHONE COMPANY OE CANADA 'C'LIN' CN NnWS-RECORD • F/L Toms Receives Souvenir FLIGHT LIEUTENANT L. J. (Tommy) TOMS, DFC, is shown above receiving a souvenir mug from Wing Commander E. J. Greenway at a going away stag at RCAF Station Clinton. Flight Lieutenant Toms has spent the last two years as an instructor at the Air Radio Officer School and is now transferred to a CF -100 (all weather) 'Interceptor Squadron. Flight Lieutenant Toms served overseas with the RCAF for five years and has completed two tours of Operational Missions as a wireless air gunner. He was training for operations in the Pacific at the close of the war. After a short course of instruction on the use of Airborne Interception Radar, Flight Lieutenant Toms will proceed to an all weather Operational Training Unit. He will take part in simulated operations against invading enemy bombers as prepara- tion for his new job. attendance was most gratifying and exceeded even the most opt- imistic of hopes. The affair got under way with the regular Wolf Cub Grand Howl, followed by a couple of relay games. Barry Brown then gave a very admirable demonstration of worse code. George Irwin pre- sented a very informative talk concerning the Union Flag, aided by drawings he made himself. This was followed by an excellent pre- sentation on safety and the high- way code by Garry Poxon. The entire Cub Pack formed a pack circle and with the only light supplied by their big yellow moon and their glowing camp fire they sang two songs, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" and "She'll be Com- ing Around the Mountain." The guest speaker, District Com- missioner Firth of London addres- sed first the Cubs then the parents on the value of scouting and cub-, bing. He emphasized that good training might well determine the boys' future. Among the guests present was the Provincial Commissioner of Prince Edward Island, Fred•Dris- coll, who was visiting relatives in the vicinity. He was introduced by Mr. Firth, then gave a short talk on scouting with emphasis on the forthcoming World Jamboree, slated for Niagara -on -the -Lake, August 1955. Mr. Harley, of the group corn- mittee, appealed to the parents for maximum support of the Cubs and Scoufs. Mr. Miller thanked the group committee, scouters, Cubs and Scouts and the parents for making the evening a success. He strong- ly recommended that all parents stand behind the organization and support it to the utmost. The yellow six, led by Senior Sixer Billy Miller presented a five minute shadow play depicting a very delicate heart operation (Any reference to any doctor, living or dead, was purely coincidental). The program was closed by a Wolf Cub Mouse Howl, IIot dogs and hot chocolate, ably prepared by Assistant Scout Master Poxon were well received -by all present, especially the Cubs. Other Cub achievements includ- ed Garry Poxon qualifying for two proficiency badges — Teamplayer and First Aider. Hearty thanks to all present. Congratulations are in order also' for the entire Cub Pack, their presentations and behaviour for the evening were of the highest. SCOUT NEWS The Scouts share of the Parents' Night program'consisted mainly of CONSTANCE These children received the rites of infant baptism last Sunday morning at service conducted by Rev. a. T: White: --James Harold Medd, son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Medd; Scott Allan, Barry Colin and Raymond John, sons of Mt. and Mrs. J. John MacDougald; Larry Bruce Jewitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jewitt; Cheryl Lynne Dale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William 3. Dale. • Canadian railways operate about 6,000. passenger cars and about 180,000 freight cars. presenting ••a typical "camping scene" display, which they erected in front of the Scout Hall. The "making" of this camp site was carried out under the supervision of Scouters English and Adamson, at the same time as the Cubs were performing "indoors", and consist- ed of a ten and camp bed erected by the Fox Patrol (under the leadership of Patrol Leader Bob Stewart and assisted by Scouts Douglas Barnett, Ray McLennan, Robin Uren, Barry Pinnel, Cam- eron Define and Tony Parker), a camp -fire built by the Pelican Patrol (under the leadership of Patrol Leader Henry Harley, and assisted by Scouts Brent -Barkley, Skipper Irwin, Dale Gattinger, Rod Rutherford and Wayne Wilson) and a 20 foot flag pole of Scout staffs, erected by the Lion Patrol (led by Patrol Leader Wayne Har- ris and assisted by Scouts Alan Mineault, Kenneth Pratt, Donald Ouimet, Terry Preston, Bob Ruth- erford and John McLennan). Troop Leader John Barkley proved his worth throughout the evening by giving a very able and helping hand to the "Chief Cook", Scouter Sam Poxon, in preparing lunch. GIRL GUIDES On May 8 the.2nd Clinton Comp- any (RCAF) Girl Guides held a tea in the Protestant Chapel An- nex. Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs, Fretts received, assisted by the three pat- rol leaders Judy Ogston, Diane Miller and Gwen Shorey. Mrs. H. Harley and Mrs, G, Fisher poured tea, at a table decorated with spring flowers. The draw for a hand crocheted ruffled doily was won by Mrs, P. Pigeon. The as- sistance of Mrs. A. Starcher, Mrs. 3. Adamson, Mrs. E. McLachlan and Mrs. H. Schultz was very much appreciated. Pain/lag your douse thus year Why use two coats of ordinary paint to repaint the outside of your home if one coat of Lowe Brothers Titan White willtido? Titan White isa one -coat ex- terior house paint for repaint- ing surfaces in reasonably good condition. On new work or badly weathered surfaces, use Lowe Brothers testedTwo-Coat System. If it's repaint work you're doing, remember to ... For new exciting trim colors ask to see Ranch tones D. A. 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Babe Ruth had moved up to the major leagues from the Baltimore club of the International, where his southpaw pitching had attracted attention, It was the third inning of. a game runless, up to that point, that this young rookie stepped up to face the veteran right-hander of the Yankees, Jacic Warhop, Perhaps Warhop held the youngster in light" esteem, At any rate, Warhop pitched a ball that was a little too good, and away it streaked, into the far reaches of the disant stands, a tremendous drive. It was the first of 714 home -runs in major league play, and. Babe Ruth changed the course of baseball from the careful play for a single .run to the "big inning", when the sluggers suddenly gang up on a weakening pitcher, and hammer home -runs in droves.,, But it is an even greater feat, one which you won't find in the records, which goes to the eternal credit of the brawny Babe. When the Black Sox scandal broke, and in 1920 it bedtime known that the Chicago American League team, had conspired to "throw" a world's series, the sports world was strumed, and baseball trembled to its foundations. It was undoubtedly a crisis. Baseball was at the forks of the road, facing the possibility of public ostracism and dis- favour. Then along came Ruth. His big black bat started to• pounded out home -runs at prodigious pace. Sold to the Yankees that year, he hammered out 54 home -runs, batted .376. The next year, he hit 59 home -runs, and the scurrilous Sox were forgotten aanid the thunder of Ruth's big bat, that lured' millions of fans back to the stands, that carried on for another 14 seasons, and saved baseball from disaster. That was Babe Ruth's greatest feat of all, "Your comments and suggestions for this column will be welcomed by Elmer Ferguson, % Mr. Eli Lebold, Calvert Representative,- Clinton District, 56 College Street, Apt. C., Kitchener, Ont. 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