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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-03-30, Page 3Wings Parade THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 30, 1944 Friday, March 24th, was Wings Parade for Course 93. Wings were presented to the graduates by the Commanding Officer, Group Captain E. G. Fullerton, assisted by Wing -Commander Webster, Chief Flying Instructor, Lt. Commander D. Woods R.0.N.V.'R-« and Chaplain Colonel, H, O. Kent who presented his son, Allen H. Kent with his wings. Many Visitors Present A large number of visitors were guests of the graduating class, To most of them it was not a Class Wings Parade, but an eventful day when a son, a husband, or a broth­ er had won the distinction of becom­ ing one of “Canada’s finest”. I talked to many of these people. One man with pride in his voice said, “I was in it the last time; I have a boy and a girl doing their bit now.” There were many others like him at this and every other Wings Parade. After the Wings Ceremony, the visitors were guests of the grad­ uates and the Station Personnel at a reception in the Recreation Hall. The C.O, complimented the ground crew for the fine spirit of co-opera­ tion and team play without which, he stated, “The graduation of class­ es would not be possible. Class Representative Members of the graduating class represented almost every section of the Dominion from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. Although the course was composed of Canadian person­ nel, there were two exceptions, one graduate from the United and one from the Dominican lie. States, Repub- A.F.C. Presented At the conclusion of the presentation, the Commanding Offi­ cer made the presentation of the Air Force Cross awarded to W/C Webster and S/iL Elwin. The cita­ tions read “In recognition of valiant service in the air.” Scottish Note•v.Presenting a pageantry of color and stirring martial music indenti- fied only with the Pipes, our Pipe Band gave a demonstration that was a highlight of particular interest. Sgt. Ross and Cpl. McKenzie, to the accompaniment of Piper Carrol demonstrated the Highland Fling to the tune of a popular Scottish ballad. This was executed perfectly and was received with great enthusiasm. The Brass Band played several mar­ tial numbers prior to the presenta­ tion, that were greatly appreciated. After the wings presentation the Commanding Officer from the new pilots station personnel in He was accompanied base by visiting officers among whom was G/C McNabb, Senior Command Chaplain, who offered the dedicatory prayer. And so Number Nine has given to our Active Force another class of well trained and disciplined pilots who with those who have graduated before them, will write their names in the annals of air'force history. We review with pride the enviable contribution we have made to'the* British Commonwealth Training Pro­ gram; but we will not be satisfied with past accomplishments. We will bend every effort towards even greater accomplishments in the fut­ ure,. Wings took the salute i and the entire . a march past. l at the saluting officers G/C McNabb, LAC. W. L. Perry. Coining Movies hours— Saturday hours- Friday, March 31, 1800 hours—• PASSAGE ‘ TO MARSEILLES, a drama starring Humphrey Bogart, and Claude Rains—selected short subjects. 2000 hours—Repeat performance. , Saturday, April 1, 2000 hours— LIFE WITH HENRY, a comedy starring Jimmy Lyden—added Short subjects. Sunday, April 2, 1400 Repeat performance of movie. Monday, April 3, 1800 ADVENTURE IN IRAQ, a spy action movie starring John Loder and Ruth Ford. Added shorts and newsreel. 2000 hours—Repeat performance. Wednesday, April 5, 1800 hours—/ SUICIDE SQUADRON, a drama star­ ting Ail toil W'albi’ook, Sally Grey with, added selected shorts. 2000 hours—Repeat performance. Friday, April 7th, 1800 hours-— BATAAN, a war-drama starring B-obert Taylor and George Murphy, 2000 hours—Repeat performance* NOTE: Movies commence prompt­ ly at 180o and 2000 hours. Please do net inconvenience those attend­ ing the movie by arriving late. Massey Harris Show Good Last Wednesday night the Massey Harris Company of Toronto pre­ sented an extremely talented and entertaining show in the Drill Hall, The performance consisted of color-, ful song and dap.ee routines, and hilarious skits by a galaxy of beau­ tiful girls and witty comedians in true Broadway fashion. One of the highlights of the show ■was a clever demonsration of adagio dancing by two’ members of the cast, who gave an exhibition of -grace, agility and precision that held the audience spell bound, Among the other interesting features, was the versatile performance of a female member of the cast who combined dancing ability with an excellent saxophone rendition of several popu­ lar numbers. With these and many other musical acts the large audience of Station personnel, their families and friends enjoyed a well rounded evening of entertainment, “Number Nine” has been extreme­ ly fortunate in securing the best possible entertainment provided for Service Stations. Members of enter­ taining troops have expressed the pleasure they feel when they appear at our station. Let us remember, as oui’ Commanding Officer stated when he thanked the Massey Harris Troupe for their fine performance, the members of the entertainment j groups that visit the station regu­ larly, are not paid for their services, but voluntarily give their time and talents for the entertainment of the Service. Let’s continue to make visiting performers feel welcome, and that we appreciate their efforts. This is the best way to assure a continuation of good entertainment on the Station. weddings took place op Friday, March 17 th. The happy couples were S/Q M« Wright, of Station H.Q., and Capt. N, Bennett, Dental Officer, who took the vows at 5,00 p.m. in James St. United Church, Exeter, where the ceremony was performed by Rev, A. B. Irwin. Accompanying the bridax couple were Mrs. J. West and Capt. Duncan McColl, Dental-Officer. Cpl, Isobel I-Iutchinson, who for some time has supplied the needs of hungry Sr. N.C.O.’s with good food, became the bride of LAC. Eric Woofe, Canteen steward, at the Air­ men’s Canteen. Rev. C, W. Foreman of St. John the Evangelist Church in London, performed the ceremony LAW, Jerry Cameron of the Post Office staff affirmed her fore Rev. M. A. Hunt Memorial Church, Exeter, the bride of LAO. .Johnny ent pilot of course 95, Your wishes No. 9 life be with good luck and prosperity, and the childhood fairy story “ . . , and they lived happily ever after” be the answer to your vows. FLASH! Hold the press! News reaches this office that another happy couple tied tightly the matri­ monial knot just this week-end. Our sincere best, of course, goes out to LAW. Elizabeth MacFarlane, an M.T. driver stationed at St. Hubert, Que., who came to this station on a “48” to become the bride pf LAC. Brian Tickle, trainee pilot of course 9 5 whose home is Birmingham, of Exeter, at “Yes” ho­ of Trivitt to become Try, stud- editor voices the sincere of the entire personnel of S.F.T.S., that your married a long and happy one, filled whose home is England. Rev. M. A. Hunt performed the ceremony p.m. Saturday evening. 10.00 W. L. P.Ev.Inch. Thank You We express our sincere thanks to the kind citizens of this district who, from time to time, donate books and magazines to this station. The better class reading material is always gratefully received, and if you would, like to make a contribu­ tion of this type, please contact the Y.M.C.A. War Services office at No. 9 S.F.T.S. Editor. Sports Activities Hockey is still uppermost in minds—although two weeks our ago Centralia Flyers walked off with the R.C.A.F. Command Playoffs in Toronto by defeating Mountainview —the aftermath is still with us. The aftermath being the friendly rivalry between London Army (Syl Apps) and Centralia Flyers . . . both felt that they could outdo the other, so to satisfy themselves, an exhibi­ tion game was arranged last week which gave the honors to the Lon­ don Army to a tune of 5-4. Both teams played good hockey and many could be complimented for their sportsmanship. A second game of this exhibition series tied up the games when Cen- -- -- - ■ ■ the rid- fin- tralia Flyers “brought home bacon.” By this time, feeling is in,g high on the outcome of al game. On Monday, March 27th, Army and Centralia Flyers Stratford ice -to determine in the deadlock of exhibition games, supporters the London met on winners Spring? ? ? ? Spring arrived this week . . it did . . . the calendai' said so. Officially, last Tuesday was the day when we were authorized to look forward to the coming of green grass, tulips and dewdrops . . . warm spring breezes and longer flying days. Spring, the time of the year when the majesty of nature awes us with the splendour of new life breaking forth from every tree, shrub, bush and blade of grass. The time when the drabness of winter turns to col­ our, beauty and the warmth of spring, pushing behind us into the distant past of forgetfullness, such perturbing thoughts as the cold howling wind that somehow always found its way down the greatcoat collar, bringing with it little gusts of snow that tormented us by melt­ ing and running down our snow to be shovelled, and the ishing coal pile,. Spring, yep, the kids at about this time are thinking* . yes, necks, dimin- Volleyball ten teams before a large crowd of and rooters. VolleyballI The newly formed House league into which have been drawn is proving to be a workable set-up. The schedule of games actually gets Under way on Thursday, .March 30th, and for the next five weeks, each team will be fighting for top place. Participants and spectators are welcomed to each takescheduled game which will place each Thursday evening from 1830 hours to 2130 hours. The arrangements of teams is such that at the conclusion of the volley­ ball season, these aggregations Will be swung right into softball train­ ing—thus eliminating lost time through organizing Schedules. “And They Lived Happily * * »’* March has been the month when the arrows from Dan Cupid’s quiver­ ing bow found receptive spots in the hearts of six members of No. 9 S.F.T.S., Centralia, “Sure, ’tis a beautiful thing when the happy occasion takes place on the birthday of sainted St. Patrick himself,” quoting a gbod Irishman of this station—and We agree, for, by way of explanation, these three all, are to pre- out the woollencut off the knee and el bow.,XI maybe you did too./ you say, what about home of sev­ eral other things—skipping ropes and marbles—but most of preparing their sales story sent to Mom about getting big scissors to undies at the did it anyway, Spring? But that near-blizzard of last Saturday and Sunday that didn’t look' or feel much like Spring-—-well, pshaw, that’s nothing. Good'steel is made by tempering, isn’t it? We’re being tempered, too, continually, for the job that we—you and I—must face and do. Tempered for the load that is to be placed upon the strong and supple shoulders on Canada’s youth not only of winning tl ar—but of winning the peace. Tempered for the care and responsibility of good management and governing of this Canada of ours of Which we are so proud, and of which we are an in­ tegral part. Tempered to do a job that only willing free and thinking people can do. We all grouse and crab a lot (I’ve heard that the morale of troops is the very highest when they’re growl­ ing the loudest) but the thing I think we should remember" this Spring is that each of us is being tempered — spiritually, physically and nationally—to do our own job So well that in tile many Springs to some, When the kids at home want to get out the roller skates, nibbs or skipping ropes—or when that eternal question of “when can I take off the woolies” comes up— WE’LL BE THERE TO COUNSEL ON II1 because we did our job so well that the ugly head of tyranny .and Oppression of free peoples will never rise again to molest the secur­ ity of your children's children, or mine. * Let's get on With it — THIS SPRING, •s?’ Ev. Inch, OBTAIN. THEM AT YOUR ’ ;, J4YDRO SHOP Thou Mrs. pray- by Mrs. Wm. Page 3 This advertfeeitiertf k one of di series being issued by the Govemrriehl of Cariadd to emphasize lhe importance of preventing further increases in the cost of living now and deflation later* Bruce Matheson Appointed New Representative T.q. Succeed Jam.es C, Shearer Bruce Matheson, B.S.A., a natiye of Innerkip, bus been appointed ag­ ricultural representative for Huron county to succeed I. C, Shearer, who has resigned from the service to take up farming. Mr. Matheson, a gradu­ ate of Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph, is at present assistant to the Oxford county representative. He is in his early twenties, and is unmarried. Announcement of his appointment was made by Warden Fred Watson at a meeting pf the agricultural committee of Huron County Coun­ cil. Before adjournment Warden Wat­ son and members of the committee expressed their regret over the de­ parture of Mr. Shearer, who, they said, has given this county out­ standing service in all branches of farm industry. They wished him every success in his own farming operations. Mr. Shearer bespoke for his successor the same splendid cooperation which he has had from the committee, the Federation, and the farmers generally. Mr. Matheson, assistant agricul­ tural representative for Oxford county for the past two years, has arrived in Clinton to take over his new duties. Mr. Matheson is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Matheson of Innerkip and is a native of Oxford county. He graduated from the O.A.C., Guelph, in 19 41 and held brief ap­ pointments in Prince Edward, Elgin and Middlesex counties before being transferred to Woodstock in March, 19 42, as assistant to W. R. Green. While in Woodstock Mr. Mathe­ son was particularly active in junior calf club work. A year ago one of his teams won junior provincial and Dominion championships while one member of the team was high boy for the province and another high for the Dominion. Mr. Matheson, while in Oxford, has worked consistently with the farmers in the development of labor saving devices, invaluable now "due to the scarcity of farm help. EJUMVILLF IMIS. W.A. Meet The W-M.S. and W.A. met Wednesday afternoon at the heme of Mrs. John prance with nineteen Miss pro- The Day present, Mrs. F. Brock and Dora Delbridge prepared the gram and the latter presided, opening hymn was 568, “The Thou Gavest,” and the Lord’s Pray­ er was repeated in unison, Minutes were read and adopted and roll call answered by verse beginning with M. Mrs. F. Brock read the 100th Psalm for the scripture lesson* Mrs. Horace Delbridge read an interest­ ing article “Races Color War.” Af­ ter singing hymn 185, “Let Ever­ lasting Glories Crown,” Mrs. Brock gave the readings from the chapter, “The Inspiration of Worship,” from the study book. Miss Dora Delbridge gave a fine reading, “The Front Line Family.” Hymn 186 was read in uni­ son and hymn 187, “Break the Bread of Life,” was sung, Mair closed the meeting with er. Red Cross Meeting The local Red Cross unit met ’at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johns on Tuesday evening of last week with seventeen present. Mrs. Wm. Routly had charge of the meet­ ing, which was opened with singing “O, Canada”, Mr. Chas. Johns read the scripture lesson. Rev. Mair led in prayer, Mrs. Harold Bell read a poem, “His Mother Talks.” A sing­ song was enjoyed. An article, “Can­ adian Red Cross ig depending on You,” was read Dickey. Rev. Mair gave a very in­ teresting talk on “The Privilege of Doing Something Worthwhile.” Min­ utes of the last meeting were read and adopted. It was decided to have a box social at the school on April 6 th to raise funds for boxes for service men. Progressive euchre and crokinole will provide the entertain­ ment. Kitchen Shower On Thursday evening last over sixty friends of Mrs. Phil Hern (nee Leona Coward) gathered at the home of Misses Irene and Ola Johns to show theii* good wishes in the form of a kitchen shower. Miss Doris Elford played the wedding march, while Mrs. Hern was shown to a decorated chair. Miss Ola Johns read the following address: Deur h-eona: We, your friends and neighbors, have assembled here thia evening; ip celebrate and rejoice with you in your recent marriage. We congratulate you and extend to you our sincere wishes for a lung united life of happiness and pros­ perity, Please accept these gifts as a tok­ en of our friendship and a remem­ brance in the years to follow. Signed on behalf of your friends and neighbors of Winchelsea and ElimviUe, The numerous and lovely gifts were duly admired by all and con­ tests were enjoyed followed by a bountiful lunch. WINCHELSEA Syrup making is the order of the day in this community, Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Prance were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prance and faihily, Mr. and Mi’s. Mervin Pym and family, of Thedford, Mr. and Mrs, Cliff More and family, of Stratford, Mrs. Clarence Prance and Norman, of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Yule and Billy, of Science Hill. Mr, and Mrs, Garnet Johns visi­ ted on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Long of near Atwood, Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Miller and baby, Mrs, S. Miller, of Stratford, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Batten. The north group of the Red Cross workers had a quilting at the home of Mrs. W. J. Veal the past week. Mr. and Mrs, Freeman Horne and family visited with Mr, and Mrs. Economize with HYDRO Long Life LAMPS Jas. Horne. Visitors during the week with Mr, and Mrs, Clarence Fletcher were Mr. and Mrs. George Wheeler and family of Woodham, Mrs. Murray Gibson of Denfield, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodgins and Mrs. H, Mullens of Saintsbury. After many severe illnesses or serious operations the patient is very often left in an extremely weak, nervous, run-down condition. To all those convalescents who need some kind of a tonic to stimulate and build up the weakened system, we would recommend Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills to-assist them back to health—happiness again. These pills help supply elements necessary to assist the convalescent in bringing back bodily strength and vigour. Price 50c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters. > Look for our registered trade mark a “Red Heart” on the package. The T. Milburn Co,, Limited, Toronto, Ont. P-^—K.Arcona jassnit RUGEN A 11SOL, ' *'* ** ' ' iBiiiii i 1 IB 'F O' ■*''* ' sX'X»31 IT _\ ? ' . - - ?/o IN these decisive months all Canada’s effort is concentrated on one great objective — the attack that is to des troy theNazi menace and all that it represents. Years of work have gone into its preparation. The best of our young men are staking their lives on its success. We iu Canada must support and strengthen this attack with all OUr effort. This one pur­ pose must command our work, our minds and our hearts. We must not permit any scramble for private gain or individual selfish ends, to distract us from our main task. If we concentrate on seeking, individually Or jointly, higher prices higher pay or higher profi ts, we shall be divert­ ing our attention from the main task at this critical time. We shall also endanger the sta­ bility of prices which we in Canada have achieved after grea t difficulties—a stability that is essential to efficiency and fairness in war, and to peacetime prosperity afterward* Our young men are fighting for a Canada and a world in which all men can have faith, hope and security.. Each of them wants to come hack to a job—or a farm—with a future. We at home must keep secure for them a strong and stable foundation on which alone a pest­ war period of promise and. achievement ean Be built.