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Clinton News-Record, 1952-12-25, Page 17• 1117i[,il "aPAY, ' 'A'bTUA 3' ' ,, 9 IN'UN NEW$-RRCURA RCAF Station and Adastral Park News Laughing Through Clouds A Story of the R,C.4,F. fay SEYMOUR ROBERTSON 11TH INSTALLMENT "O, hello sir!" Betty Furness cried delightedly. "You're the 'last person I expected to see here. I-Iave you came •to Sandown for the weekend.?" Graydon shook his head breath- lessly. "No -Or --I have to change strains here. Where do I go?" "Down chose steps and threugh the tunnel. 0, I do hope we'll see each other and---" But Jack dared not wait to hear more. Not Until he had thrown himself into a - compartment and 'banged the door. shut was he able to collect his wits, Betty, Furness of all people! Was she a native of the Island? Obviously she had crossed on the ferry with him that morning; she must have come by way of Lon- don. Jack breathed a thankful sigh that he had taken a more circuitous route to Portsmouth for had he encountered Betty at Waterloo he could hardly have avoided sharing her' compartment all the way to the .coast. The mess corporal was a cheery com- Copyright 1952 panionable soul and a staunch friend of every Canadian at Mid- lands, "1 wonder if she Knows the Hayleys?" he asked himself with an anxious frown. "I'» bet she does. Even those old gaffers on the boat knew the Colonel, Whew! I'll have to keep clear of San - down," So deep was he in anxious though that he was alin`est car- ried beyond Arreford. As he scrambled out of the carriage he saw but one figure standing on the platform. No mistaking him! Although Colonel Hayley wore a tweed jacket and soft cap the close -cropped grey moustache and erect bearing was sufficient id- entification. "How are you, my boy?" Col- onel Hayley stepped forward with Moth arms outstretched. "Gad! But you're a big fellow! Take off those dark specs and let me have a good look at you. No desert sun here you know." There was no disobeying that peremptory command. .4-04-44 +0-0 { LOOK Have You Noticed This Ad Before? Make EPPE Your Local Store For Sporting Goods FOR THE MAN IN THE HOUSE: We have guns, rifles, shooting supplies, fishing tackle, out- board motors, boating supplies and numerous other things in which he is really interested.. FOR THE KIDDIES: Girls' Tube Skates, C.C.M., pair. $8.95 and $11.95 Girls' Figure Skates, C.C.M., pair $10.95, $13.95 and $15.95 Boys' Tube Skates, C.C.M., pair $8,95, $9.95 and $11.75 Mons' Tube Skates, C,C.M., pair $13.95 to $52.50 SMALL SLEIGHS, Regular $1.75 SPECIAL $1.50 SHITS (while they last) pair $2.50 C.C.M. BICYCLES $58.50 to $69.95 C.C.M. TRICYCLES $18.95 to $24,95 C.C.M. BIKE WAGONS $1.6.95 and $17,95 Hockey Equipment and Other Things Any "Kid" Takes to have. 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You might have told us a- bout that" Graydon turned red, "I was in a bit a a crash," he murmured. "Say no more about it, Clar- ence, Sorry I mentioned it. How did you leave mother? Jove! It's a long time since I've seen her." Graydon, 'fully prepared for that question, made an approp- riate reply. "Your aunt had a letter from her in the last post but then no doubt you did too. Well, we mustn't stand here gassing. You'll not mind a short walk --- stretch your legs a bit?,We've so little petrol these ays I couldn't drive Ever. You'll re- member this old road, I sup- pose," "Let's see-" Jack hesitated as if he were casting his memory back a dozen years instead of a dozen hours, He was confident he could pass the most rigid ex- amination on the topography of Arreford and its surroundings. "It comes out by the 'White Lion' doesn't it?" "Jolly good! Extraordinary af- ter all these years! But we'll cut over the top, of Black Down. "How is--er-Aunt Ada?" he asked quickly, "And Peter? Have you heard from him lately?" "My wife keeps fairly well - considering. It's the damp, cold weather she minds so much. She has too much to do, of course. No help these days. "Peter? No, we don't hear too often -you know what the post is like from the East -but when we do we get a packet all at once. You must tell me all about that, Clarence. Put me straight on many things they don't tell us on the wireless. I'm not acquainted with the western desert myself, only Alex and the Canal Zone and that was many years ago. You'll know the country well, naturally." "Umm-yes. It's , all pretty much alike when you see it from the air. Mud huts and-" Jack decided he had ventured enough. He must keep his host , off that dangerous topic. It was a stiffish climb up the down and, for a time, speech came none too readily. On the summit, when they halted for a breather, Colonel Hayley raised his stick to point out an ivy-cov- ered stone building that lay al- most directly below them. It stood at the foot of a wooded glade and was partially hidden by the trees. "We get a fair view of Hale - bridge at this time of year," he explained. "Can't in summer when all the leaves are out. I love the old places, Clarence, though I must confess it needs a bit of fixing up." "I'm sure it's seen a lot of his- tory," Jack prompted, "How old is it, really?" It was a fortunate question and one which loosed the flood -gates of speech. Graydon could not have chosen a subject dearer to the Colonel's heart for at once the older man plunged into a long-winded recital of the build- ing of the manor -house, which, he said, had been commenced in the reign of Henry VII. This wing and part of the stabling had been added in the troublous times of Queen Mary. One enterpris- ing Hayley had damned up the tiny stream to form the pond; an- other had planted those great oakes, Colonel Bayley went into meticulous detail and they were walking along the main road again before his account reached the age of Elizabeth. Jack breathed a sigh of relief. His own knowledge of Hale - bridge was sufficient to enable him to ask an intelligent quest- ion should any prompting be needed. But his host's narrative showed no signs of lagging al- though at one point he said sud- denly: "I'm boring you with all this chatter." "Not at all!" Graydon's empb- asis left no doubt of his sincerity. 'It's all so frightfully interesting. You see, at home everything's so new that-." He left the sen- tence unfinished and waved his hand ip a manner that might have meant anything. "The north wing - that's the oldest part and we use it as the scullery nowadays -- once served as headquarters for Sir John Hayley. One of my ancestors - and yours too, don't forget! He was captain of the Trained Bands at the time of the Armada, when the beacons were lit all along Black Down.% Just like these days when there's a raid on, Odd the way history repeats itself! "Bomb craters on Black Down! Planes throwing a weight of ex- plosives the old Spaniards never dreamed of! Yes, and I suppose we could call those towers 'beac- ons,' Modern beacons, They serve the same purpose - warn- ing of invasion," He pointed to three tall radar masts that rose skyward from the crest of a high hill. "Appuldureombe!" The Colon- el accented the final syllable, not the third as Graydon would' have done, "I'm told it's the most powerful station in the kingdom. You'll know something of that phase of defense, of course. I'm not too well informed and 13abs is always correcting me," "How is Barbara?" Sack ask- ed. "She'll be at school, I sup- pose „" "School?" Colonel !tayley's tone betrayed surprise • at the. suggestion. "Ah! How stupid of mei You mean her course, naturally, . , No, it doesn't start until Tuesday. It's fortunate we Nese her home this weekend. She's allexcited over your visit I can tell you. "I'll bet she is!" Jack breathed fearfully, "Lord! The questions she'll ask!„ This was entirely unexpect- ed complication. Graydon Was Ione too sure of himself with Barbara's father and lye dreaded the thought af, interrogationfrom a "fat little kid in pigtails.' The beads rif perspiration 'which stood out on his brow were not entire- ly 'due to the exertion of his walk. RCAF PERSONALS Mrs. L. Dyson. Toronto, spent Christmas with P/S and Mrs. Kelly, W/0 Aubrey Haines, Trenton, was a recent guest of F/$ and Mrs, Brandley, Mrs. L. F. Herbert, Woodstock, spent Christmaswith S/r, and Mrs. W. L. Baynton, P/9 Brenda Sharpe spent Christmas with her mother, Mrs.. Sharpe, Niagara. Falls. Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston, Sar- nia, spent Christmas with k'/L and Mrs, George Irwin, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Forrester, Mimico, spent Christmas with Sirs and Mrs. R. Henderson. Mr. and Mrs, J. Workman, Tor- onto, were guests of F/L and Mrs, T. J, Bangs for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. German and children were guests of S/L and Mrs, G. D. Bland, at Christ- mas. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Moore and Miss Pat, Guelph, spent Christ- mas with S/L and Mrs, G. J. Bury. F/L and Mrs. J. Hope and children spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. W. Hope at Port Credit. F/L and Mrs. T. L. Robson spent Christmas in Toronto, the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mayes. Mrs. Overgard, Toronto, spent Christmas with S/L and Mrs, D. G. Forrest. }Vlrs. Overgard is Mrs. Forrest's grandmother. IN TIE AIR FORCE A new style winter cap has been introduced for wear by all ranks in the RCAF. This Latest innov- ation. in aur airmen's 'uniforms is a. close fitting style, blue serge cloth cap with peak and ear flaps. Until recently en issue to per- sonnel at isolated units only, this new type headgear differs but slightly with the original ski type design. The only difference is that the front portion of the crown has been stiffened to carry the badge and give "a neater ap, pearance." This cap may be worn with win- ter orders of dress only on other than ceremonial occasions. P/O' Helen Turner spent Christmas with her brother-in- law and sister, Sgt. and Mrs. W, D. Turner, Camp Borden. Mr. and Mrs, S. Sturgess were visiting their son and daughter- in-law, F/© and Mrs. A. Stur- gess, on the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. K, W, Ziegler, Toronto, and AC1 L. S. Ziegler, St. John's, Quebec, spent Christ- mas with W/0 and Mrs. E. Zieg- ler. Among the several parties held over the Christmas week was a birthday party for Erie Ziegler, held on Boxing Day, at his dome, 10 Quebec Road, S/L and Mrs. D. G. Forrest entertained ,. at a sherry party on the Monday be- fore Christmas. W/C and Mrs. B. 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W. l •JWiE, FRQ rb,oue 382 i oeai 252 Asslsta!nt: P/O Heleu Turner E.00ai 217 NO. 108 TNECIthert SPORTS COLpMA eiv &woo 9094040 If I could re -roll the film, of 1952, these are some of the things I'd like to see; Terry Sawcliuk in the Detroit Red Wings nets, playing any one of those incomparable shut-outgames in the Stanley Cup series; Sugar Jim Henry, the Boston Bruin goaler, making his last gallant stand against Cana - ions in the Cup series, with his nose broken, his eye -lids mere slits that had been carefully priedopen before the game; Rocket Richard scoring goal No. 325 for a new National League record, unaware that his final shunt had sent the puck rolling in, turning deathly pale and almost faint- ing when he realized that the long strain, lasting five games, had ended at last. Rod Smylie, making the 25 yard run after taking a 36- yard pass to snatch victory for Toronto Argonauts over Ham- ilton Ticats in the dying moments of the third playoff game to decide the Interprovincial fodtball title; any of the races in which the great grey colt Native Dancer, 2 -year -champion of the year, spread-eagled his field; the fantastic ending to the Ray Robinson -Joey Maxim fight, when Robinson, out -weighed, collapsed from the fearful heat and his own exertions. Emil Zatopels, grimacing and shadow-boxing his way to three Olympic triumphs on cinder -path and road, stamping him the greatest distance runner of our time; easel' Casey Stengel of the champion Yankies juggling to make those amaz- ing pitcher changes, in the last game of the world baseball series; Joe Black, tall, smiling, soft-spoken Negro pitcher start- ing the opening game of the Series and winning it. Big Jean Beliveau, giant Quebec Ace, and most -sought, amateur by professional clubs, cranking up for one of his great free -wheeling rushes, then roaring along to score as the Quebecers blazed their trail to the Alexander Trophy; Milt Schmidt of' Boston Bruins, one of the greatest of modern ice stars, whistling home goal No. 200, the night of March 18, and Bobby Bauer, of the immortal Boston Kraut line of Schmidt- Dumart-Bauer, returning for one glorious night in the Big Time, to score a goal; George Geneureux, a 17 -year-old trap- shooting star from Saskatoon, with ice -water in his veins, Winning for Canada its only gold medal at the Ol"vmpic games against the best shots in the world. • And the film of 1952 wouldn't be complete unless you were sitting on the 50 -yard line when Edmonton Eskimos overcame a 19 -point deficit and went on to eliminate Calgary Stamped- • ers in the western football race; and a week later, after losing the opener of the two -of -three final right in Edmonton. to Winnipeg, took the final game to the amazement of every- body except Frankie Filchoek, who called the shots all along. What a filth all that would be. I'd like to see it and so would everybody else. Veer sommiests end seggssNwls for fib edema we be veohaelill by boor Ferguson, c/ti Chiari HoMw, 4.3? Yone. 1,,1'siiI Calvert DISTILLERS LIMITED AAWa$TWRO, ONTARIO lommommour Clinton Monument Shop Open Every Friday and by Appointment Local Representative: J., J. Zapfe, Phone 103 T. PRYDE and SON CLINTON -- EXETER -- SEAFORTH. N E TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH To facilitate snow -plowing operation in the Township of Tuckersmith, ratepayers and others are requested not to park vehicles on the roadside during the winter months. The Township will not be responsible for any damages to such vehicles as a result of snow -plowing operations, E. P. CHESNEY, Clerk, Township of Tuekersmith 51-tfb + 4` 4 TOWNSHIP OF TUCKERSMITH Notice of omiiiatio eeting A Meeting of the Electors of the Township of Tuckersmith will be held in Watson's Hall, Kippen Olt 0 Mon.ay, jeer. 29 1952, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of Reove and Councillors for 195$ aitd School Trustees (3 to be cleated) for the years 1953-54, ? omktiations will be reeelved from the hour of one o'clock to tivo o'clock in the afternoon, In the event of more being nominated than are required to fill the positions, An Election will be held on Monday, January Sth, 1953 Polls will be open from 9 a;in. to 5 p.m., at the following places: r.S.1 . No. 1. -Mrs. Sheila Ding's---D.IR.b., Harry Chesney llotise, Egmondt'ille 1.C., Norlrian McLean. P.S.H. No. 2.--S.S. No. 8 .....- f1.it.b., lRoy McGeeeh I* C , lW hva d flRobrowern 1%S.D.1�10. 3---S:S. No. 4 -- I1„lt.b., �V. 1', ts 1.C., Bert Garrett ll'.S.113. No, 4--S.S. No. 3 ,-II.E,O., Norris Satiety 1ti.G`., John f3roadfobt 1)4S.1). No. 5-;-S,a. Na. i l[1.1 ., Melvitte Trarfna#r .. ,1.C., (1•lenni Bell Nd.* *9 a y» It.o., W. S. 1(3!'oadfoot 1'.C., Ivan li' b'r5ytit E.:. CHESNEY, Retut`. iiig Officer 2-53 .b