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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD
AGE NINE!
RCAF StaiI�n and
Aciastra Park News
Vet's Move Ahead!
(By F/L J. T. Dalton)
Folks after some Weeks of considerations, making organiza-
tional plans and a general straightening out of deterrents to progress
'here we are.
The committee 'composed of the PRO, Assistant PRO, Sgt.
".Alex" Alexander, Mayor W. G. .Fulton, Councillors F. A, Mc-
Kellar, A. M. McKenzie, 1), 'R. Adams, Mrs. C. A, Mason; Corres-
pondent Mrs,H. M, Miller, and numerous advisers following meet-
ings with Mr. Richmond Atkey, :Editor; of The CLINTON NEWS -
RECORD, are pleased to announce that henceforth our news will
be, a weekly feature in succeeding issues of this paper.
• Through the medium of this page, we should soon be acquainted
with our neighbors in Adastral Park and be more aware of station
events: Equallyimportant is the fact that the opportunity to know
and appreciate the friendly townsmen of Clinton. and neighboring
-communities is enhanced.
Mrs. Hugh M. Miller, 13 Victoria Blvd., Mrs, C. A. Mason.
6 Toronto Blvd. and Billy Burbank, 4 Victoria Blvd., are the two
' correspondents and the distributor for Adastral iPerk. Living -in
personnel please make personal news items available to them.
Station correspondents should range from the Commanding
Officer, W/C R. F. Miller, AFC, down to AC2 I. M. A. Prune (son
of P/O Prune, that i , these contributions being made available
:to the PRO _and Assistant PRO. To be successful we require the
cooperation and support' of every section and person connected
With RCAF Clinton.
Whenthe mood strikes and you find yourselves writing poetry,
travelogues, biographies, and other articles which you do not 'see
in this first issue but which should prove of interest, then support
our venture by supplying this material for following issue,.
It is : now believed that everyone has the idea. Follow it up
.and keep us moving with those contributions, useful suggestions,
and sincere qualified criticisms.
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Continued Co-operation. Sought
(By W/C R. T. Miller, AFC, Commanding Officer) •
Completion of Adastral Park has satisfied, to a greet extent,
an urgent housing problem. The people of Clinton, Seaford', ode-
-rich and other .vicinities, who have been Seaford',G
so kind in supplying
acdommodation for RCAF personnel, sometimes at `great incon-
venience to themselves, will be pleased as we are to see these
families now self-contained. This, of course, refers only to per-
sonnel on staff, The ever -existent problem of accommodation for
-those who are posted to this unit on courses, still is a burden.
' A sincere spirit of fellowship" and cooperation between service
and civilian population in any area is necessary for the well-
being of all. This spirit does exist in the Clinton area, and it 'is
expected that it will be fostered. Certainly, ,now that many staff
,.personnel are settled in Adastral Park, the intention is not to
retire into a shell" and forget our neighbors add community ob-
ligations. Rather, the opportunity is now greater to work together
on any undertaking.
Clinton RCAF personnel are 'urged to cooperate in the interests
of the service and the furthering of our good relations with the
neighboring townsfolk.,
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IN VACUUM
Adastral Park Mayor and; Councillors.
Editor:
F/L J. T. DALTON
Station PRO
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ABOVE, left to right, are the members of' Adestral'•Park Council: F/O W. G. FULTON,
MaAMS F/S A. M. MCKENZIE, MRS. C. A. MASON, WO2 F. A. McK.ELLAR, CPL. D. R.
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—Clinton RCAF Photo
Know Your "Town Fathers"- (or "Mothers")!
(By F/O W. G. Fulton)
In common with every self-
respecting community, Adastral
Park-. has a council to preside
over its future. The present
council has been in office for so
short a time that even 'some
Adastral Park residents are un-
aware of its existence, a state of
affairs that we hasten to correct.
A very valuable member of the
council is Mrs. C. A. Mason, for-
merly of Toronto. Mrs. Mason
has the dubious honour of be-
ing married to one Flight Serg-
eant Mason who will be remem-
bered fox his role of AC2ea Me -
Wheelbase in a pest variety con-
cert. 'Mrs. Mason's determination
to rise above her marital' handi-
cap has led both to her present
position on the council and to
that of secretary of the Station
Badminton Club. Her manager-
ial experience as mother of two
lively girls and the stamina which
won her medals for life-saving
and fancy swimming will greatly
benefit Adastral Park.
The great farming country of
Alberta contributes WO2 F. A.
Children's Hollowe'en
Party Successful
A mammoth .children's Hal-
lowe'en party for the benefit of
the younger generation of RCAF
e so
p i anal and civilians 'employed
on the Station, was held in
ce
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"Roundel Terrace" Tuesdayeven-
ing,
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e e -
ing, October 31, with more than
225 children and adults in at-
tendance. The party was in the
capable hands of F/S G _Craig, a
member of the Station Entertain-
ment Committee, assisted by the
Officer's Wives' Auxiliary.
A programme of games were
arranged by the teachers, Mr.
Trott, Mrs. Chambers and Miss
Clark, Following the games re-
freshments consisting of ice cream
sundaes, chocolate milk and
cookies were served, Before the
party broke up at approximately
8.15 p.m. the children were given
Hallowe'en handouts consisting
of apples, peanuts, candy, kisses
and a balloon. The party proved
to be, a very colourful "spectacle
both for the children and the
adults as well,
What you save
is the most
important
pad of what
you earn
Here is another opportunity for you to adopt
•this tried and tested'system of saving money.
You can buy Bonds for cash of course. 'Or if
you prefer, the Royal Bank will
arrange for you to buy them by regular
monthly instalments out of income.
e, he;procedure is simplicity itself. All forms and
full information available at every branch;
THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
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McKellar to the council: Mr. Mc-
Kellar's position in the school—
Warrant Officer in charge of the
Examination Board — has un-
doubtedly conditioned him to
bear any invective and thinly
disguised innuendo that may be
levelled ' at him by irate citizens
of Adastral Park. A great factor
contributing to the future success
of the council will be Mr .Me-
Kellar's perseverance in the face
of adversity, brilliantly exemp-
lified by 'his continued attempts
in the Bowling League to score
more than sixty.
Toronto supplies a second coun-
cilman in the person of Flight
Sergeant A. M. McKenzie, who
is enjoying his second term in
office, which fact speaks well of
his past council record. A good,
clean -living, redblooded`Canad-
ian boy, F/S McKenzie was voted
"student, least likely to succeed"
by his classmates at Toronto's
Riverdale High.. After much
thought he chose woodworking
as a bobby, the only hobby,' he
explains, which excuses repeated
trips to the basement!
Brandon, Manitoba, is repre-
R. and C. S. Notes
Production at the "Beehive"
has been in high gear for some
time and is being accelerated
even more, in addition to the
usual student body of. prospec-
tive
Techn ici
ins
Operators and
Radio
Officers, i s R. and
C. S. i
, s
playing host
y g to an influx flux of
Armou ers and Supply `Technic-
ians These "Alien". tradesmen
are spending their days absorb-
ing hardgained knowledge of
modern Telecommunications.
In addition to studying, the
senior men of these courses
WO's Coornbes, Murchie and
Darbey -- act as a guiding in-
fluence upon their respective
courses. Although seasoned vet-
erans in their own trades, many
of these Technicians are meeting
the intricacies of radio for the
first time and strangely enough
have expressed a desire to learn
more than they are required to
during their short stay at this
unit.
Since the ever -broadening field
of electronics now encompasses.
many varied types of equipment;
their purpose is to•, gain sufficient
knowledge of radio to enable them
to classify, service and operate
electronic equipment which they
will encounter in their own
trades. We trust that their stay
here will be pleasant and their
careers successful
Should any interested reader
wonder at the description "bee-
hive", just drive past the school
at noon or 5 p.m„ and see for
yourself.
•
The Aircrew Radio Officer
School (AROS) formerly known
as the Air Training Section, on
the Station, is justly proud of
the letters in large red type in-
dicating its location in Building
21.
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seated by Cpl. D. R. Adams, A
man of many talents, Cpl: Adams
is a qualified electrician, an ac-
complished paper -hanger, a cab-
inet maker of good repute, a pas-
sable plumber, bowler of sorts,
sword -swallower add a fair to
muddling radio serviceman. His
greatest personal pride is for his
daughter, 'a charming curly -head
who considers the fight unfair
if there are fewer than three
boys against her, Opt Adams'
gifts as a practical • thinker will
not be wasted • on the Councill.!
The Mayor is F/O W. G. Ful-
ton, affectionately •known to his
friends as F/O W. G. Fulton. A
self-made man, F/O Fulton is a
walking example of the inferior
nature of home-made articles.
His ability as an amateur magic-
ian has been verified by neigh -
hours who have seen him cram
his wife, two children, dog and
cat, three suitcases, •a trunk and
the baby's high chair into a Morris
Minor and then start it. His home
Own, Guelph, is also noted as
the birthplace of such other
celebrities as Edward Johnson
and Col. John McCrae.
Station Hallowe'en
Dance Draws 600
•
Following the Children's Hal-
lowe'en party Tuesday evening,
October 31, a gala Station Hal-
lowe'en n dance
was held with Jack
Fowler
Orchestra st from Toronto
in attendance. Roundel Terrace
was very gaily decorated in real
Hallowe'en style with F/S C. A.
Mason in charge of the decora-
tions.
Lady escorts for single per-
sonnel were supplied by the
YWCA, London, with S/L Wade
and Sgt. H'effel in charge of the
arrangements, the latter going
slightly grey headed awaiting the
arrival of the buses from London.
'The dance was well attended with
approximately 600 'personnel
dressed in costumes from the
ridiculous to the sublime.
Prizes for the two most original
costumes were won by Mr, and
Mrs. H. C. Lawson, Clinton, dres-
sed as "Cave Man" and "Cave
Woman". The Second prize was
'won by, F/S and Mrs, Q. H:•J'ack-
son, dressed as "Tarzan and Mate."
Judges for the various costumes
were W/C' Miller, SIT, Norris,
WO2 Darbey and LAC Webber.
Later, during the evening, a
draw for four $50 Savings Bonds
was made by the, wife of the
Commanding Officer, Mrs. R. F.
Miller. The lucky winners were
Sgt. D. J. Nichols, LAC R.. L.
Faulkner, F/C E. 3, Snelling and
Sgt. W. A. Smith.
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RCAF Sports on Next Page.
Evolution Outlined .
Of • Adastral: Park..
One gifted . with the use of
words might liken the' event to
the emerging of a butterfly from
the cocoon, or perhaps , write
loftily of the birth -p ngs of a
long-awaited infant dr of the
descent' of manna on a house -
hungry • people. . We refer of
course to the evolution of the
Permanent Married Quarters at
the RCAF Radar and Comrnunica-
tiohs School.
Adastral Park was begun in
the latter part of 1948. Today,
it allows many signs • of what it is.
eventually to be: an orderly com-
munity with well -kept houses and
lawns, good roads, and a fine
community spirit.
To acquaint our friends in
Clinton with Adastral Park we
will present some typical ques-
tions and their answers.
Q How large is the com-
munity?
A.—At present there are 145
homes, with 139 occupied.
Q.—Why are clotheslines strung
at the front of each house?
A. The lines are not at . the
front but at the back of each
house. Contrary to custom, the
back of each house faces on the
road. This arrangement facili-
tates garbage removal, deliveries,
and so on. It also presents a
more pleasant view to those who
like to sit on front porches.
Q.—May residents have visit-
ors to their homes without inter-
ference from the Station author-
ities?
A,—Yes. No restrictions other
than those of proper behaviour
are placed on visitors to Adast-
ral 'Park, Visitors may not, of
course, enter through the Sta-
tion proper but may enter -through
the entrance on the county road
—the road bounding the Station
on the south.
Q. I suppose many residents
will be subletting rooms?
A, No. Such practice is strict-
ly forbidden.
Q. Are schools provided for
the children?
A.—Yes. At present, three
teachers teach all public school
grades in improvised classrooms.
A regular school house is now
abuilding.
Q, --Has a municipal govern-
ment been set up?
A.—Yes. It consists of a
mayor, three councihnen and one
councilwoman. It functions as
an advisory council to the Com-
manding Officer and as an av-
enue of complaint for Adastral
Park residents.
religious life fostered
in Adastral Park
for both Protestants and Roman
Catholics is planned.At the
moment, temporary chapels are
doing spartan service. The young
attend Sunday School and after -
A. Most certainly. A chapel
noon catechism classes.
Q, What entertainment is pro-
vided for the community?
A.—Adastral Park residents ',
may, of course, attend all Station
functions, may use the gymnasium
and swimming pool, and may pat-
ronize their various messes and
canteens. For the children there
are school activities, the Boy
Scouts, and the Wolf. Cubs. An'
outdoor rink and a playground
are planned,
Q.—' -How soon will , Adastral
Park be completed in all details?
A.—Yes!!!!!
We hope the above description
will entice our Clinton friends
to inspect our budding community
at first hand. ' The welcome mat
is always out!
RCAF PERSONALS
Cpl. E. M. Neilsen is in Ottawa
on a three months' course.
We are glad to see Tommy
Pinch out again after his recent
illness. -
W/C IL F. Miller and Mrs.
Miller have moved to their new
home at 6 Victoria Blvd.
Visiting Sgt. And. Mrs, W. Smith
are. the former's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. G. R. Smith, Midhurst,
Mr ,and Mrs. Kenneth A. Foster,
Abernethy, Sask., spent a few
days with their son and his fam-
ily, F/S and Mrs. A. Foster.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Garton,
Sarnia, were weekend guests at
the home of F/L W. M. Carton
and Mrs. Garton, Victoria Blvd.
Donald Gary Averill, son of
Cpl. W. M. Averill and Mrs.
Averill, celebrated his first birth-
day, November 6.
Mrs. M. Averill spent the week-
end in London visiting her hus-
band, Cpl. W. M. Averill, who
is a patient in Westminster
Hospital.
Mr, and Mrs. Louis Armitage,
Kitchener, were weekend guests
at the home of their son-in-law
and daughter. Sgt, W. T. Mc -
Lemon and Mrs. McL' ernon, Ed-
monton Road,
Mrs. R. A. B. Ellis is home
from . St, Joseph's Hospital. Lon-
don, with her baby son, Donald
Robert, born October 23. F/L R.
A. B. Ellis is convalescing at his
home after his recent illness.
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