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Clinton News-Record, 1952-12-04, Page 11' 'BURSI'3A ', ' DECEMBER 4, 1952 CLINTON NEWS, -RECORD PAGE BI.EVEf`` Satio.n Adastral Editmr; 1+'/O C. it, "OCHHF,AD, 1'$O NewsAssistan ; IVO Helen Turner "e1217 104 un Through C �nsii tt " A Story of the R.C.A.F. SEXKOUR ROBERTSON Copyright 1952 8T11 INSTALLMENT While Graydon was cursing himself for • a blundering fool at his, verbal slip. the Sailor was giv- ing him a close scrutiny that took .in every detail of his appearance including .the scarred forehead and the DFC ribbon. A knowing grin spread over his .ruddy-fea- - tures. "Make up your mind, old boy.'" he advised. "It's no skin, off my nose if you're leading a double life. Where are, ' you hiding her?" To cover his confusion Jack • signalled the barmaid for two more drinks. What on earth had caused him to give his name as 'Hyde?' His own name was signed on the hotel register; he'd have to be careful. "It's a bring -your -own -woman show tonight," the Navy ex- . plained. "But if you want a partner, stick around. ••There's sureto be some unattached popp- • sies circulating . . . He broke off suddenly as he caught sight of a girl entering -the lobby. "Hello! There's'nine now. See. you later." He bolted his drink • and hastened, out of 'the room., Idly watching from his elevat- • ed seat on the bar -stool Graydon saw his fellow -Canadian greet a .diminutive figu''re who had re- moved her service cap and was 'running her fingers through her • dark bobbed curls. Short in stat- ure, she was undeniably attract- ive in her 'subaltern's uniform. • She possessed ' an absurd Tittle button of • a nose, a vivacious smile'' andryeS! there was a pro- nounced dimple in her right • cheek. That much Jack saw as the pair walked past, arm in arm. "The hick of '.the Navy!" he • .muttered enviously. "She's a little dream!" ` Now the bar -lounge was crowd- ing up as more couples entered, • Jack vacated hisStool • to give room to a pair who' were obvious- ` ly seeking adjoining places and moved to an "unoccupied chair in the far corner. There he sat, slowly sipping his drink and watching the assembly with con- siderable interest. The Navy predominated, with a few Army tYpsv but, so far no airman save himself. And although only half the girls wore uniform he shrew- dly suspected that the others had donned civilian dress for the ev- ening only, fie- was about to leave and seek the dining -room• when he ,caught sight of the fair-haired young- ster who had given him the wel- come lift over from Portsmouth station. The sailer was escort- ing two ,.very pretty girls and al- though . each was hatless and wore a civilian topcoat there hung from each shoulder a telltale handbag similar to that issued to members of the ATS. After purchasing three small drinks .and bearing them to the table the girls had chosen the sailor looked in Graydon's direc- tion. Jack met his eye and smil- ed' in recognition. At once the other came across to join him. His cheeks reddened and he spoke with some embarrassment: "I say, Canada—would you hap- pen to be on your own? If you'd care to—I mean to say—my friend brought her sister with her. Would you like to join us?" Jack's hunger departed with astounding swiftness. "I was hoping you'd ask me that," he confessed with a smile at the youngster's evident relief. "Thanks—I would. By the way —my name is Graydon—Jack Graydon." Without introducing himself, for he still seemed a bit confus- ed, the sailor conducted his prize to the girls' table. They were clearly sisters of near the same age; indeed, they might even be twins, so closely did they re- semble each other. It was the prettier of the two (in Graydon's opinion) who whispered under her breath: "Good show, Jerry!" Graydon was introduced cor- rectly this time but he told him- self that did not matter. Most girls forgot a chap's name the moment they heard it, if they listened at all. He did not catch the • sailor's surname, nor theirs. One was called Gwen; the other Judy; and it was Judy who mov- ed over to make a place for him on the short bench. Her blue eyes sparkled in frank invitation but Jack no sooner seated himself when, from across the lobby, he heard the band striking up "I've Got Spurs That Jingle-Jangle- !HAIRDRESSERS ingle-Jangle- !HIA►IRDRESS]RS =; t It is proposed to open a small hairdressing and beauty parlor establishment at RCAF Station, Clinton, to help provide some of the hairdressing requirements of our airwomen" personnel. The services of one hairdresser from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p,.m. Monday to Friday inclusive and possibly two hairdressers from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday inclusive and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays as required. It ' is desired to negotiate a contract with one competent, 'reliable hairdresser who will provide the above services including equipment. Good accommodation available at nominal rental. 'Applications for competent hairdressers who can supply references will be considered. Such applications should be addressed to the ._« }_« Commanding Officer, RCAF Station,, }_« Clinton, Ontario X 49-50-b « }4Na44:+44letel }teietsileleieteleSsielete',H««1$414 froeis «HHHt} fele H«« f of 1 }_« BATEMAN MOTORS You Can't Afford to Take Chances— '..You' Can Afford To: Be Safe Be Free from Worry Be Sure the Car you buy carries a Written Guarantee of Satisfaction or your money back. ANY MAKE ANY MODEL --- ' ANY PRICE— . See "Tam, Huggett BATEMAN MOTORS 1473 ' 'Dundas Easti—London PHONE 2-2618 44-tfb Jin."' "gleJerry!'° the girl called Gwen declared peremptorily. "I came here to Bance, not drink, k, We 11 ditch our coats now. • Shan't be a minute." • • A long experience of blind dates had prepared Jack Gray- don for the worst but when the sisters rejoined them he told :him- self that, this time, there was'•no reason for pessimism. "She's sure easy to look at!" he breathed. "If she's as good a dancer I'm travelling in real luck," Before they had taken a dozen steps he decided she was even better, They completed four numbers in succession and when the lights were dimmed for a slow waltz their mutual regard. had ripened into warm liking. Seldom had Graydon found so agreeable a partner. As a result it was the seventh dance before he proposed a change. Jerry ac- cepted the suggestion politely, if with reluctance, It was clear that, to him, Gwen was the only girl in the room. "This dance will be a 'Ladies' Excuse Me' " the band leader an- nounced. "VVhich means I shan't keep you long," Gwen predicted. "Do you have this sort of dance in Canada?" "Oh, the same thing. We call them tag -dances or cut -ins, but it's always the men whg do the tagging." Gwen chuckled. "The English female is more deadly, I've been told. I think she is, actually, judging by the way an ATS of- ficer has been watching you all evening. I'm due to be tagged any minute now." "You must be mistaken. No one here knows me." "As if that mattered! Just you wait and see." They danced the full length of the room and were turning when a khaki -clad arm stretched over and a hand tapped Gwen's shoul- der. With a glance at Graydon that plainly said 'I told you so,' and a feline smile at the intruder she surrendered her partner. As the music paused momentarily, Jack found himself face to face with the dark-haired Junior Sub- altern who had accompanied the Canadian naval officer. They moved off as the band struck up again and .had completed a few turns when the girl asked: "Are you stationed near here?" A studied casualness, in • the inquiry put Graydon on his guard at once. He shook his head. I didn't think there were any RCAF squadrons down this way," she went on. "Of course, you could be attached to the RAF." "I'm on leave from Warwick- shire," Jack said briefly. That was safe enough. The dark eyes registered in- credulity. You came to Pom- pey on leave? I didn't think the RCAF ever got off Piccadilly." "Ummm, Sometimes." "You seem to be enjoying your- self tonight. I'm sure you don't find us too dreadfully dull. You see—" she paused and gave him a sharper scrutiny. "Ever since Bill pointed you out I've been trying to get a word with you, I wanted to ask if—Oh, dear!" For at that moment Judy cut in. "I couldn't resist it, Johnnie," she confessed as they danced away. "It's only at a do of this sort, when I'm in civies, that I. can get back at an oficer. Be- sides—" she whispered, shyly, "I wanted to dance with you." Graydon's arm tightened about the slim waist. That Judy had In The Air Force Curling, lndo r winter sporto rt of broom and stones, has its sup- erlative accomplishment the same as golf has its hole -in -one. The perfect curling score is a rare ac- complishment, one that only hap- pens once in a blue moon, It is called an 'eight -ender." • For 12 years the Sudbury Cur- ling Club had no record of an eighter-ender. The last time it was scored was when Lyle Sims, of Little Current beat Jim Shad of Sault Ste. Marie in the North- ern Ontario Curling Association bonspiel 12 years ago. Jut last week a four -man team from RCAF Station North Bay headed by Sergeant Jack Farvol- den, of Forestburt, Alberta, turn- ed the .trick while participating in the Canadian Legion •District 'H' bonspiel, at Sudbury, Ontario. The RCAF team was made up of slip -man Farvolden, Leading Aircraftsman Blake Hamill, of Whitewood, Sask., Flight Sergeant Tom Eadie, of Toronto, and Ser.; geant Pete Peterson, of New Westminister, B.C. The big end came on the fifth exchange of a first-round match. Skip -man Farvolden was forced to take-out two opposing stones with his final rock to make the unusual end possible. While he said it was a routine shot as far as curling goes, he admitted that he was "as nervous as a fellow curling for the first time," The four -man RCAF team ag- reed it was one bonspiel that they would not soon forget' Sergeants' Mess Hold Successful Bingo The problem of shopping for the Christmas turkey was solved for twenty-three families at the Sergeants' Mess last Saturday evening. T h e mess committee staged a monster bingo and the winner of each game carried away a plump turkey as a reward. In the event of a tie, a consolation prize of a ,chicken was awarded. The bingo, was well attended by mess members as well as by num- erous honourary members and guests from Clinton, Goderich, Seaforth and the surrounding area. Turkey winners were: Sgt. Ber- geron, Sgt. Fink; Mrs. N. M. De- nomme, Clinton;, ,Mr. Blais; Mrs. Ken Scott, Brucefield; F/S D. I-Ia;nilton; Percy Brown, Clinton; Sgt. Verkerk; WO2 Refausse; Mrs. Jim Clark; Bill Leeson; Mrs. K. W. Colquhoun; Mrs. Lee, Clinton; Mrs. Irwin, Clinton; Mrs. Berger; Mrs. Lane, Seaforth; Mr. Brown; F/S V. Boys; WO2 Ogston; Mrs. Gregorchuck; Ken Scott, 13ruce- field; Mrs. Baechler, Goderich, and Mrs. Maclntyre, Clinton. Consolation prize winners were: Mr. Kingswell, Clinton; Mrs. Bad- gley; Mrs. George Knights, Clin- ton; Mrs. MacLerman; Mrs, Ed. Hatch; and Mrs, K. Cooke. RCAF PERSONALS Nancy Brown, daughter of FIS and Mrs. J. A. Brown, 38 Edmon- ton Rd., celebrated her eighth birthday on Saturday, November 29. Leslie Lanouette, Mary Lou Munson, Carol Mills and Sandra Wall were guests. A theatre party was followed by ice cream and cake at Nancy's home. deliberately sought him again when she might have chosen any `man in the ballroom was not un - pleasing. For the briefest mom- ent his cheek brushed lightly against hers. (To be continued) BARBER, It is proposed to increase the barbering facilities at RCAF Station, Clinton, at the beginning of the New Year. The services of one barber, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to .Friday inclusive and two barbers from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. Monday to Friday inclusive and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays as required. It is desired to negotiate a contract with one competent, reliable barber who will provide the above services including chairs and equipment. Good accommodation available at nominal rental. Applications from competent barbers who can supply references 'will be considered. Suchapplications should be addressed to the Commanding Officer, RCAF Station, Clinton, Ontario 49-50-b HERBERT BRIDLE 113 'Huron "St. r*svaaHCr 6 A. 4:34.• l .. o "rii.' w,1y, ?I ! At,i, i/ PRUDENTIAL • N., YM, STWENOTN Or I/ 1 o1RRALTAR rr. y'ykdD ,orrtC�� 0 S er He Helps Clinton families.. 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Christmas Party The regular monthly meeting the O=fficers' Wives Auxiliary in the Officers' Mess on Tuesday evening, December 2, was the oc- casion of the annual Christmas party. An appetizing cold plate dinner was served and all those attending brought Christmas gifts which were exchanged. Following the dinner, Mrs. H. C. Lawson, Clinton, ]ed in the sing- ing of Christmas carols, The main item of business was the election of executive officers. Mrs. L. Michaud was elected president and with her are: vice- president, Mrs. William Potts; secretary, Mrs, J. Brown; treasur er, Mrs. W. Barton; and social convener, Mrs. H. Lochhead. A hearty vote of thanks was rendered to the retiring executive: president, Mrs. D, Forrest; vice- president, Mrs. R. Henderson; sec- retary, Mrs. G. Fisher; treasurer, Mrs. T. Cook and social convener, Mrs. J. Hoult. 0 FI..VE BABIES RECEIVE RITES OF INFANT BAPTISM Five children received rites of infant baptism in a service con- ducted by Padre Jensen in the Protestant Chapel, RCAF Sta- tion, Clinton, on Sunday, Novem- ber 23: Jo -Anne Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dawson; Katherine Diane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Graham; Paul Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hatch; Larry James, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mills and Reginald Eric Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric B. Ziegler., RCAF Cagers Beat St. Marys 29-23 The RCAF Clinton basketball team started out their first home game on Thursday, November 27, with a quick rackup of points 'to lead the St. Marys Blue Devils 12-1, at the end of the first quar- ter, but this was short-lived as the "Devils" came back in a good pattern play to finish the half at 29-23 and never were in trouble from there on, The fine shooting of Bill O'- Brien, formerly of Zgrich, with 36 points and playmaking of Wilson and FIetcher were the big factors in the Devils' fine team work. The RCAF team came back to life in the last quarter but could not catch the "Devils." Carleton with 18 points and Teek with 12 points were standouts for the RCAF. Final score: St. Marys 61 — RCAF Clinton 50. G/C E. A. D. Hutton, com- manding officer, was in attend- ance and started the game with the first jump ball. AROS Officers On "Operation Jake" An unexpected change from chalk and blackboard to operat- ional flying on "Operation Jake" occurred for nine Radio. Officers on the staff of Number 1 Air Radio Officer School over the weekend as the search for four Edmonton football enthusiasts and their light aircraft swung in- to high gear. Flying in the Dak- ota 'Flying Classrooms" used by Air Radio Officer School, they helped to scour the country around Wasaga Beach, Camp Bor- den, Collingwood and other parts near Georgian Bay. As the search commenced on Saturday morning, F/L J. Hope pushed aside plans to witness the Grey Cup final when alerted for the search. As he prepared to leave for Toronto at four o'clock that morning, he was advised that his services would be required on "Operation Jake." Consequently somebody found use for two Grey Cup tickets that they hadn't coun- ted on. During Sunday some of the search crews encountered turbul- ence which made flying rather un- pleasant. Flying at altitudes from 200 to 500 feet over rolling, hilly country, the search crews gazed earthward to cover every tree, bush, lake and small pond. Sev- eral crew members experienced airsickness resulting from the tur- bulence. Snow squalls added to the difficulties encountered by the searchers. Radio Officers reported inter- ference from stations south of the border. This made it difficult to maintain communication with search headquarters at 'Centralia and tended to interrupt the flow of reports front the search air- craft on the search frequency, Two other Radio Officers at Number 1 Air Radio Officer School are engaged on another search from Bagotville, P.Q. for a missing Sabre jet fighter. RCAF Electras Suffer First Loss LASE TO CENTRALIA. 0.5 RCAF Centralia Flyers and Clinton EIectras hooked up for the second time this season in .one of the best exhibition games seen in Goderich this fall. The Electras had taken the first contest 10.8, and Centralia evened matters with a 6-5 count in the second game, The loss was the first one suf- fered by the Electras since they started their exhibition series, af- ter taking all four previous games. Summary First Period: Centralia, Embury (Ellis, Bird) ; Centralia, Johnson (Ellis); Centralia, Beatty .(Wilber- force); Wilber-force); Centralia, Wilberforce (Bird, Needham). Second Period: Clinton, Starch- er rch- er Marrow); Clinton, Cameron (Gillen); Centralia, Wilberforce (Beatty) ; Clinton, Diduck (Petrie, Starcher); Centralia, Embury (Johnson). Third Period: Clinton, Diduck (Edmunds); Clinton, Edmunds. CLINTON ELECTRAS : Temb- lay, Laliberte, Starcher, Werhelt- st, Donald, Edmunds, Diduck, Garrow, Gillen, Cameron, Boulet, Petrie. • CENTRALIA FLYERS% Baker, R. Ellis, Embury, Johnson, Bird, Wilberforce, Beatty, Campbell, H. Smith, A. Smith, Needham, Hor- ton, Martin, Pumple. iNECIthPr# SPORTS -COLUMN Eimer ?a,,addit . Third and last of a series lyriefly out- lining the growth of the National Hockey League. When the National Hockey League was born. 35 years ago, it came into being five years after one ofthe most drastic changes of all time in playing rules. For in 1912, the leaders of professional hockey in the east decided to abandon the 7 -man game, in effect since the beginning of organized play, and adopt the• 6 -man game. The whole Dominion rose in arms, and .stormily de- nounced this as sacrilege. It was painted in doleful colors as the end of real hockey, certainly the end of combined team play, a gross commercialization, a cheap salary -saving trick, though all those early master -minds were°seeking a.., . method of speeding up the game. For years, only the' Na- tional Association, which preceded. the National. League, played the 6 -man game. The powerful Pacific Coast League adhered to seven men, as did all the amateurs. But slowly, all leagues cane to understand that 6 -man hockey made for greater speed, that combination play suf- fered not at all. .And after that, came the 4evolution. Sweep- ing changes in the rules were accomplished with a minimum of criticism, certainly nothing like the storm aroused when. 6 -man hockey was introduced. Stress on continuous and sustained speed resulted in clubs increasing from ten or eleven men, sometimes even less, to at one time 17 players, exclusive of goalers. ' In 1918-19 the three areas, the forward pass in the centre area, and kicking the 'puck in the centre area were adopted. In 1921, it became permisable for the • goalers to pass forward in the defensive areas. On September 24, 1927, legislation was effected where- by forward passes could be made in the attacking zones, .On September 28, 1929, the legislation removed all restrictions from forward passes, in all areas. The penalty -shot, a spectacular addition, came into ex- istence in the National League in 1934, Later it -was made more thrilling by allowing the puck -carrier designated to carry right in on the nets. When the first' N.H.L. grmop were played, the only mark on the ice was a face-off dot at centre. Now there are the blue -lines which mark the zones. There is a red line across centre -ice. There are the circles at each end, for face-offs in defensive zones, the similar circle in the centre. There are dots five feet out from the blue -lines, to show the spots for face-offs caused by minor offences in the defensive zones. These are major changes that marked the revolution, or evolution, of the game. 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