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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-06-15, Page 3THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE IS, 1944 Page 3 Gleanings from No. 9 Service Flying Training School, Centralia, Ontario J. JS, Inch, Y.M.C.A, War Services- D-Day Service Ope of the most impressive and sincerely reverend services ever witnessed was held Tuesday morning in the Drill Hall of No, 9 S.E.T.S. when special D-Day services were observed. Almost the entire station person­ nel, led by the Brass Band, paraded from the hanger area to the Drill Hall, where the Roman Catholics broke off and proceeded to the Chapel for their special Mass, and the balance of the parade assembled in the Drill Hall to offer their prayers and supplication to the Almighty for the success of the in­ vasion.. Protestant Service The Commanding Officer, Group Captain E. G. Fullerton, opened the Service by announcing the invasion of Allied forces ^into France at dawn on .Tune 6th, and that on this D-Dav it was fitting, that we, like every other camp and station, city and town, should meet in special prayer for the invading forces. Following the singing of “Oh God Our Help in Ages Past,” by the entire assembly, the Commanding Officer read the scripture from Ephesians 6, verses 10-18 which commences. “And finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of is might . . .” prob­ ably one of the most fitting texts in the Bible for the occasion. At the conclusion of one minute of silent prayer, FO. Win. Malcolm offered prayers on behalf of the gathering for the safetv of the sailors, soldiers and airmen engaged in this struggle, for the success ot the invasion, and prayers for His Majesty King George VI and others iu authority, for wisdom and Divine guidance in their decisions. The singing of “Onward. Christ­ ian Soldiers,” was followed by the Last Post and Reveille, the bene­ diction by F/Lt. II. Martin, Chap­ lain, and the National Antliem. Special Mass Roman Catholic personnel par­ aded to the Station Chapel at 1045 hours where F/Lt. J. A. Jordan held special D-Day Mass. The Padre briefly explained the meaning of the ceremony which was the Mass for Victory. This Mass offered up in time of war to beg protection and blessing of God upon the troops in the field. One hundred and forty-two Of­ ficers and men attended the Service which closed with special prayers for all those in the Armed forces. Ev. Inch. Sunday Musicale We commenced the musicale pro­ gramme on Sunday evening with a selection from the LONDON SUITE by Eric Coates. Eric Coates is a modern English Composer and his descriptive pieces of London .Life are perhaps the most popular of his works. The two we played were CONVENT GARDEN and WEST­ MINSTER From TAiLES OF HOFFMAN we had a very fine duet, Barcarolle from Act 111 Offenbach sung by Lucrezia Bori and Lawrence Tibbett. From THE CAUCASIAN SKET­ CHES we played one movement IN A MOUNTAIN PASS by Ippolitow Ivanow a Russian Composer who excells in rich Georgian Folk music. This particular movement is a light colorful piece typical of Asiatic music. By BACH we had two pieces. The first SHEEP MAY SAFELY GRAZE played by Bartlett and Robertson duo pianists; a piano duet taken from Bach’s Birthday Cantata. Then TOCCATTO AND FUGUE a beauti­ ful piece of music probably remem­ bered as it was picturized in FANTASIA. This was played by EDOUARD COMMETTE on the Organ of the Cathedral of St. Jean Lyon. Finally \ve came to R1MSKI KORSAKOV’S SCHERJlEZADE a musical extravaganza based on the Arabian Nights Fairy Tales; bril­ liant exotic music pervaded with the glowing colors of the East. We played the complete . suite which was in four parts; THE SEA AND THE VESSEL OF SINBAD; THE YOUNG PRINCE AND PRINCESS; THE TALE OF PRINCE KALEN- DER; THE FESTIVAL AT BAG­ DAD, THE SEA, THE VESSEL IS WRECKED AND CONCLUSION, The commentator for the pro­ gramme was FO. Taylor, L. G< Next week Ch J. E, M, Cook will speak on the various selections heard, L. G. Taylor, FO. Sacred Music The organ music which you heard round the Station last Sunday morn­ ing is now to be a regular feature weekly, preceding and following Church Service, We have been for­ tunate in securing several albums of recordings of the old and favorite hymns, and these will comprise the programme. A worthwhile addition to the Church service is the voluntary choir of station personnel who did such a grand job last Sunday . . . and if you would care to join—- you’d certainly be welcome. Practise is helcf’^dach Thursday evening in the station chapel at 19 00 hours. Won’t you join? Y.M.C.A. Centennial On June 6 th, the world-wide Y.M.C.A. organization celebrated their 100th anniversary—still serv­ ing youth. From a very humble beginning by George Williams in London, England, on June G, 1844. the or­ ganization has spread and grown to the extent that it now oDerates in 66 different countries and has a membership of over 2,000,000 per­ sons. The Young Men’s Christian As­ sociation was originally founded by George Williams with a two-fold purpose in mind: (a) realizing the need of Christian ideals among young men, and (b) to help young men to use their leisure hours in such a manner that they were better physically fit—thereby greatly as­ sisting the first, and major reason. The reasoning was sound, logical and practical—and through the years has grown, not only to be a Christian movement, but a demo­ cratic and educational organization that, maintains its growth through recognizing and enlisting the aid of individuals, by developing their leadership with and through com­ munity resources. Through the years. Y.M.C.A. has not only enriched the lives of hun­ dreds of thousands of individuals and their families, but in so doing, has produced many worthy citizens of which Canada is proud—and who have done so much foi’ this country. Y.M.C.A. War Services have car­ ried their share, too, throughout the years—having offered their services to the government at the time of the Fenian Raid and have been active in every war since that time—serving youth This week was the 10 0th birth­ day of Y.M.C.A.—100 years of serv­ ing, depending upon public support for the continuance of the organiza­ tion—’and over that century has stood the test, growing and expand­ ing to the point where it is now recognized as a definite need in every community. Entering the second century of their life, the Y.M.C.A. stand for spiritual faith, health and physical fitness, emotional stability and un­ derstanding toward the problems of this world’s youth'—and through that merit your continued help and cooperation. Ev. Inch. Handicrafts The Handicraft Shop has proved a most popular spot since the in­ stallation of a sewing machine. The WD’s appreciate having it and have already used it a great deal. Beach clothes, summer civies and repair work on uniforms have been com­ pleted with this valuable aid. Some fine pieces of plastic work have been made on the station. An aircraft made from laminating six pieces of plexiglass is in the process of manufacture and will be a beauti­ ful model. Coloring of plastic work is being attempted . and is proving successful. The number of model aircraft made by the lads in the hospital is increasing. At present, floating from the ceiling of the large ward is a Mosquito, a Spitfire, a Vultee Van­ guard, a Grumman Wilcat, a Mes- serschmidt and a Zero. Our latest addition in the way of equipment are three looms, a Tecdee-loom, an inkle ioom and a bed-loom. Weaving materials are on hand and if you would like to make a belt, scarf or any other woven article a loom is here for your use. E. Mall. Rael Manners? Teacher (reading) •—- Then came the great dragon belching forth ■, * * Little Johnny—-And didn't he ex­ cuse himself?1 Mother’s Corner Through the kindness of the ladies of the Exeter Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society, sewing and mending is now carried on in the office next to the “Y” Office in the Recreation Hall each Thursday evening from 2000 hours to 214 5 hours. There is no charge for this serv­ ice—replacing your buttons, sewing “props” or “hooks” on the sleeves, mending socks, etc,, but please be sure the garment is clean before submitting it for repair. If, owing to your work, you are unable to bring the garment Thursday evening, it may be left in the “Y” office during the day if properly tagged with your name. Men. take advantage of this serv­ ice—it was arranged for your bene­ fit, Ev. Inch. Station Rifle Club Attention to all ranks of No. 9— the Rifle Club of this Station is offering to all personnel the op­ portunity of becoming expert marks­ men through their facilities. Firing is carried out under Dominion Marksman Rules, an or ganization which is recognized nation-wide Prizes of 100 rounds of ammuni­ tion for both men and women will be given out each night for best scores—the rifles used are .22 Savage and Covey’s—and are sup­ plied free of charge. The Rifle Club, which was form­ ed on this Station last Fall, has not only enjoyed considerable popu­ larity, but has participated in tournaments against Clinton and Port Albert, and has been success­ ful in winning their matches. Further matches are to be organ­ ized soon and new members are wanted now—so take note that fir­ ing commences each Tuesday and Thursday evening at 180 0 hours (to 2100 hours) and Sunday after­ noon from 1400 to 1700 hours. Joining fee is .5 0c—ammunition used is .5 0c per hundred rounds— everyone is welcome, so join at tne Armament Section, NOW! ! ! Sgt. Hawk. All Ranks Dance Tuesday night, the Station Drill Hall was the scene of another All Ranks Dance when all station per­ sonnel and their friends enjoyed several hours of one of the favorite pastimes of this station. FO. E. D. Herbertson acted as mastei’ of ceremonies, and several spot and novelty dances added to the color of the evening. Recommendations for improve­ ment of any of our dances can be made to members of the Dance Com­ mittee for their consideration. Sports Activities The opening of the Station Soft- ball League last Monday was a gala affair—with the Brass Band playing, WC. Moody and WC. In­ gram did the pitching and catch­ ing honors, while the Commanding Officer, Group Captain E. G. .Ful­ lerton officially opened the league by batting out the first ball. Still with the taste of last year’s ■friendly rivalry in mind, the open­ ing game was played by the' Officers and Sr. N.C.O.’s—and the Officers “brought home the bacon” by a score of 12-3. The playing of the game, however, was not quite as one-sided as the score implies, for the NCO’s put a remarkably good fight. Tuesday night, teams from Main­ tenance and Works and Buildings held their first game with the honors going to Maintenance for the score of 16-5. Wednesday whs visiting night— teams of men and W.D.’s were here from Clinton to play our teams— and both the honors stayed at this station. Our All >Star team won with a score of 13-2, while the W.D.’s repeated a win with their score of 27-9. Spectators from our personnel cheered themselves hoarse at these gameg as all teams did a fine job. Within the next week, there is to be a return game at Clinton for the same teams, and spirit is running high about the outcome. On Thursday, Servicing team cleaned up on Headquarters which gives them a four point lead out of that game, A resume of the week's games concerning our station league, then, ties Officers, Maintenance and Serv­ icing, each with a score of 4 points. Public-Spirited People Can Save this Situation Sugar That Canada Needs Can Be Produced If Helpers Come Forward There is an acute shortage of labour for thinning sugar beets on over 17,000 acres planted in Southwestern Ontario. These 17,000 acres of beets NOW GROWING can produce— ily-Needed Sugar Devote Your Spare Time To Victory Evening hours after your regular work, on holidays, Saturday afternoons, and Sundays, you can help in thinning beets, at fields near where you live. You can cycle there or ask your local farm com­ mando office for informa­ tion as to the best way of getting to and from the nearest field. YOU GET PAID 50 Million Pounds of if field workers can be found. Every acre of beets saved now will mean V/2 tons of sugar to help Canada's sugar shortage from becoming worse. You Can Help Save this Time Skilled sugar-beet workers are doing some of the work -BUT THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OF THEM. Prisoners of war are being used to help —BUT THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OF THEM. Some others, office people, teachers, etc., are volun­ teering-BUT THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OF THEM. The Time is NOW! The weather has been ideal. The beets have made good growth. BUT they MUST be thinned out while they are small seedlings — so that those left in the ground can make proper progress. This work must be done now and during the next 3 or 4 weeks, as each field reaches the stage where thinning is necessary. The job is done with a short hoe and some hand-work. Every row you thin is a contribution to the war effort. Regular rate is $14 per acre. Skilled workers make $7 a day and up. Piece-work rates prevail. Every row you thin means cash in your pocket. Best of all, you are help­ ing your country and sav­ ing a valuable crop for processing into sugar need­ ed for the armed forces and for home consumption. Your Help Urgently Needed True, you are only one, but a thousand like you will mean VICTORY in a real battle for vital production. Call up your local Farm Commando, or the Ontario Farm Service Force, or your local Provincial agricultural representative. Sugar is Rationed Now but if Production is Cut Down the Ration May Have to be Reduced Think of 17,000 acres of fine, healthy sugar-beets, waiting only the help of man to thin them out and let them produce 50 million pounds of urgently-needed sugar. No need to tell ydu that sugar is a daily necessity on millions of tables — also for preserv­ ing Canada's abundant fruits, which may otherwise go to waste. Not to harvest this beet-sugar crop would be criminal waste and loss of one of our national resources. ARE YOU CHALLENGED BY THE SITUATION? WILL YOU STEP IN AND HELP SAVE THE DAY? CANADA AND DOMINION SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED CHATHAM, ONTARIO GRAND BEND RED CROSS S.V3! AX BABY CHICKS Prom Blood-Tested Flocks; Bar­ red Rocks, Large Type White Leg­ horns, Barred Rock X White Leg­ horns, Red X Rocks, Sussex X Mew Hampshires. Write or phone to A, H. Switzer Hatchery, Granton, Ont. for price list. Phone 38-3 Granton, Ont. 2-17tfc The June meeting of the Red Cross Society was held on Monday evening of last week with a good attendance. This is the last meet­ ing of this unit until September and an appeal was made to all those 1vho still have unfinished work on hand to get it in either this month or July as there will be no shipping day in August. The customary monthly business was dis­ posed of and final arrangements completed for the strawberry sup­ per to be held on Wednesday, June 21st, After several years of serv­ ice our secretary-treasurer, Mr. A. Watson, has given over his office to Miss Helen Walper, as he will be leaving after the school term, to accept a position on the teaching staff at Exeter, Miss Evelyn Jean Desjardine entertained with a ready­ ing entitled, “The sweetheart of the Army ig the Jeep,” after which Mrs, Ezra Webb and her assistant served lunch, How Does Your Label Read?