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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1960-08-04, Page 8b PAGE EIGHT ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1960 6LUEWATER and BAYFIELD NEWS Mrs. Russell Grainger, Correspondent CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY A very happy occasion was ce- lebrated on July 20th when the fa- mily and relatives of Mr. John Scotehmer Sr., gathered to honour him on his 90th birthday. Picnic supper was enjoyed by 52 persons.. Mr. Scotchmer was born at Bay- field and received his education at S.S. No. 3, Stanley, having •spent his boyhood years on the farm now owned by George Wilson. About 1900 he went to North Da- kota, where he spent five years be- fore returning to Bayfield and lo- cating on the Bronson Line. Present for the occasion were his daughter, Mrs. Robert Greer, and her family; sons, Charles, Roy, John and Gordon, with their wives and families; his sister, Mrs. Myron Butler and Mr. Butler, Bayfield; his brothers, Alfred and Mrs. Scotchmer, Bayfield; William and Mrs. Scotchmer, Egmondville; and Fred Scotchmer, Richmond Hill; his sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert Scotchmer, Bayfield; Mr. and Mrs. Merle Cooke, Vicsburg, a niece; Mr. and Mrs. Herb Beattie, also a niece; Mrs. Minnie Caber, Winni- peg, who is spending a month with her sister, Mrs. John Scotchmer Sr., was also present. Twelve of his 14 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren attended. A large birthday cake for Mr. Scotchmer graced the supper table as did a smaller cake for Robert Beattie, grandnephew of Mr. Scotchmer, who celebrated his 13th birthday. Great-grandson, David Renner, presented Mr. Scotchmer with birthday gifts from the family, Mr. Scotchmer enjoys good health, takes a keen interest in everything, especially farming. He is a regular attendant at St. And- rews United Church, Bayfield. Mrs. Betty Carnie returned to London, after spending some time visiting in the vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cleave, Miss Louise Talbot, Kitchener, were week end visitors with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Tal- bot Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Delore Ducharme, Detroit, visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ducharme Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Denomy, Tecumseh, were Sunday visitors with. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Du- charme. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deichert, Scarborough, were week end visi- tors with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Deichert and Mr, and Mrs. Russell Grainger, and they also attended the reunion at Staf- fa on Saturday. Phyllis and Jimmie Grainger are spending this week in Scarbor- ough with their sister and bro- ther-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deichert. Mr. and Mrs. John Denomy and six girls spent a week visiting with Mrs. Denomy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ducharme Sr. Mr. and Mrs. James Charuk and son, Wingham, were visitors with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ducharme Sr. Mr. Dona Ducharme spent sev- eral days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ducharme. WEEK END SPECIALS OLIVES, 6 oz. jar -- 19c Ile LB. POLY PAIL Lucky Dollar PEANUT BUTTER -- 59c PREMIUM FANCY Sockeye SALMON -- 2 for $1. Lux LIQUID DETERGENT -- 39c LUCKY 0 CLARENCE GASCHO—Proprietor See Our Wide Range Of GAY SUMMER COTTONS AND GINGHAMS 7 " c To $L35 Yard FLORAL POLISHED COTTONS $1.35 to $1.98 Yard WIDE ASSORTMENT OF PRINT REMNANTS TAKE YOUR CHOICE KT. 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Armed forces men were going over on rotation, or completing special assignments at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa. The civvies were going over to teach school at RCAF bas- es in France, while we were to re- port on Canada's NATO forces for the Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association. We sat opposite Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Harris from North York, near Toronto, who were thrilled to be heading for Metz. Mr. Harris was to take over the principalship of an RCAF school — he was an education officer with the fly boys in the Far East in World War II. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fourbester of Vancouver were on their fourth plane in three days heading for a similar post at Metz. ONTARIO EDITOR VISITS NATO FORCES — J. A. Morris, Editor of The Prescott (Ont.) Journal is welcomed. by F. L. K. Mc- Bride, Vancouver, captain of the RCAF Jet Comet as they prepared to leave for Marville, France. Mr. Morris will write a series of stories of Canada's men and women serving in Western Germany and France in our first line of defence. (National Defence Photo) As we waited, we wondered if we were twins. Three men came up to us and chatted about where we could have met. Among them was Major J. W. P. Brown return- ing to London after two weeks at NDHQ. With Mrs. Bryan and fa- mily he lives at South Wimbledon. We compared notes but couldn't decide where our paths had cross- ed during World War II. He was First Division and we were Third — "The Water Rats." But we'll remember the next time we meet, for Major Bryan was a wonderful help especially on the trip to Eng- land. What an "experience" this trip really was. Breakfast at 17,000 feet at 3 a.m., (our time), with the sun shining brightly — two hours at Marville, France, we were dropped onto the runway exactly on schedule at 11:10 a.m., French S.H.D.Ii.S. 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Ingram of the Army PRO staff, F. L. Dwayne McBride, of Vancouver, announced in his quiet, reassuring manner, that he was in charge and would be flying at 24,000 feet to Gander. At 9.40 he reported we were over the southern tip of the Gaspe Peninsula, and would be in Gander in an hour. In our first jet flight we marvell- ed at the majestic cloud forma- tions several thousand feet be- low us. All sense of speed was lost after we rose above the clouds. We were amazed at the lack of noise, and only the thrust of four powerful De Havilland Ghost 50 engines reminded us that we were screaming along at 460 miles an hour ! Less than an hour and a half at the fabulous, modern Gander Air- port and we were off again, non- stop to Marville, France. F. L. Mc- Bride told us we would be over the Irish coast near Shannon in 4.10 hours — and on the dot we spotted the deeply indented coast- line, In ten minutes we were over the sea and headed for Wales. Cloud cover was almost solid all the way, so that we saw only bits of patchwork countryside of Ireland and southern England. We glimpsed the Channel a couple of times, and as we crossed the French coastline we started the long glide into Marville. We arriv- ed with the punctuality, of an English, express train. After clearing the French Immi- gration office, we were taken to the RCAF No. 1 Fighter Wing Of- ficers' Mess for lunch, We were met at the ramp by Officer Cadet Allan Smith, of Alliance, Alberta, a U, of A. student chosen to do his summer training overseas. He was assigned to show us about and take us on a tour of the Wing and the countryside, but, alas, we were scheduled to take off at 1:00 p.m., for England. However, well be back there in a few weeks. Going back to the flight, after zooming through the clouds above Newfoundland, we settled down for a catnap in the reclining seats. The heavy Hudson Bay blankets felt good in the pressurized cabin, especially when we learned the temperature "outdoors" was 55 de- grees below zero ! The moon was brilliant as we dozed off about 1:00 a.m., (our time) and when we roused about 3:00 to see the stew- ard placing breakfast on our table the sun had replaced the moon! Breakfast at 3:00 a.m., we could not imagine, but when we had tasted the orange juice, bacon and eggs, rolls and coffee, oh, man. We realized our last meal had been at noon the day before. And now, ladies, how would you like to serve 39 breakfasts from a kitchen with space for barely one person to turn about In a broiler about one-quarter the size of .a nor- mal oven the bacon was prepared, the eggs were cooked over a hot plate about nine inches square, and hot water for the coffee came from a small boiler. With that equipment two men served 39 breakfasts in an hour and a half. We must thank the very capable RCAF crew who gave us a pleas- ant, swift introduction to the jet age: F. L. K. McBride, Captain; F. L. J. E. Sled, 1st Officer; F. L. L. J. Halpin, Navigator; F. L, H. J. Filleul, Radio Officer; WO2 W. J. Hoehn and Sgt. C. S. Rodrigues, Flight Engineers; Cpl. J. P. Gou- let, Transportation Tech.; Sgt. J. A. Patenaude and Sgt. J. G. G. Moreault, Stewards. Next week we'll describe driving through the rush hour traffic of Old London in a Canadian car "on the wrong side," as we headed for the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade in West Germany. THE HEAT'S ON, THE WHEAT'S ON THERE'S SURELY LOTS TO DO. COOK'S PRICES HIGH AS THE SKY, WHEN WE BUY FROM YOU. 00611 T SAVINGS 0 FELT MATTRESSES Only $12. "5 E;y;cls SPRING -. 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