Clinton News-Record, 1950-12-21, Page 7.WURSDAY, ';DECEMBER '.2t, 960
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SANTA VISITS
RCAF STATION
500 GREET' H,IM
Remember When -.._
(Fly F/S Morley McKenzie, Communications)
Few of those residing •at Adastral Perk will forget those war -
born hamlets which sprang up on the outskirts of every RCAF
,station during the Second World War.
Built of all manner of materials from discarded junk and
-second-hand lumber to brand new duck and• the best of . scrounged.
plywood—for the construction companies and CMU's were lavishly
.supplied at that time --they .presented a varied and somewhat
picturesque addition to the National. Defense area. The outer trim
was always misleading in that windows and dors were rarely better
than those found installed in the small buildings adjacent to old
farmsteads.
However, a visitor was usually pleasantly surprised on enter-
ing one of these bungalows, to'find the interior cheerful and homey;
living room furniture home-made but comfortable; kitchen some-
times equipped with a "real sink" fed from a cistern, and bedlam
:furniture adequate. The enterprising builder -owners of these
smell homes were never at a losscome posting time. There was
always a prospective tenant on hand with ready cash, only too
willing to take the entire building and contents off the bands of
the departing airman. Needless to say, these deals were never
complicated by such things as real estate laws, deed searching,
back taxes, etc.
A brisk community tile was maintained in these miniature
cities—and cities they were, bearing such names as Dogpatch,
Skunk Hollow, Mudville, Little Montreal, Tent Row—unhindered
by the lack of electricity, washing machines, running water, oil
furnaces, milk and bread delivery, newspapers and good roads.
The subject of roads deserves special mention. They started near
'the station and ran in the shortest line to the first house, from
there paths branched off to other houses, these paths following
the line of least resistance to the next nearest choice location.
They received no attention from the Works people and little from
those living adjacent to them with the possible exception of the
-odd board thrown down to bridge the ever-present hales.
Inthis environment, the ladies carried on the business of
the day in much the same manner as they carry on these duties
,anywhere. In this environnnenit, children ,Were conceived and
raised, .in much the same manner as they ere conceived and raised
anywhere. In this environment, all ranks mingled, as all ranks
will mingle when necessity calls the tune. In this environment
many lasting friendships were formed and people opened their
homes to those who were far from home; in much the same
manner es people all over the world were doing in those days.
Today, especially during this season, with all the advantages
Adastral Park and, as yet, none of the inconveniences of war-
time creation, we should not forget those times of genuine friend -
:ship, hospitality and good will. We have come a long way from
rMudvillei
Santa Gets Big Welcome!
SANTA CLAUS made a pre -Christmas visit to RCAF •
Clinton and was heartily welcomed by all the children. Photo
shows Santa Claus him -self being welcomed by F/O "Peppy"
Kyle, Master of Ceremonies, at the Children's Party.
--RCAF Photo
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-FOR SAFE WINTER
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Slippery road surfaces, unfavourable weather conditions,
-and early darkness, combine with thoughtless driving to
make the late Fall and Winter months the most.dangerous •
period of the year.
For your own safety and the safety of other road users—
pedestrians and motorists—observe the following sug-
vestions:
1. On wet, snowy or icy road surfaces
drive at reduced speed.
2. When stopping, apply brakes lightly and
intermittently. Jamming on the brakes
may bring about a skid. ,
3. Keep windshield and windows free of
snow and ice outside, and fog and frost
inside,
4. Be sure that -brakes, steering mechanism
and tires are in safe condition to help
offset the extra hazards of Winter driving.
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ONTARIO 'DEPARTMENT, OF HIGHWAYS
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' GEO. H. DA;IUCETY
Minister
MANY ATTEND
WHITE GIFT
S. S. SERVICE
(By F/S W.U. Refausse)
Despite the snow and stormy
weather, parents and children
turned out in large numbers to
help make the Adastral Park
Sunday School white gift service
a complete success.
Seventy-six children participat-
ed in the service and played
their parts in a manner -that was
a credit to both • parents and
teachers. The White Gifts of the
children have been forwarded to
the Protestant Orphanage in Lon-
don so that they, too, may share
our Christmas joy.
Fine Programme
A very fine programme was
presented which included a num-
ber of carols including ,ion to
the World, Hark the Herald Ang-
els. Sing, 0, Little Town of
Bethlehem, "'aSd " Silent- Night.
Other numbers included: reacting,
"Three Wise Men", Bill Burbank,
Victor Harding and Eugene Re-
'1'ausse; recitation, "They Gave
Their Treasures", Marie Refausse;.
presentation of White Gifts by
Primary Departments, under the
direction of Mrs. Stewart and
Mrs. Johnston; "Our Secret," pre-
sented by the ,junior Department,
Miss S. Harding and Miss B.
Westwell, while their White Gifts
were presented.
Mrs. Turnbull's class presented
a stet "Trimming the Christmas
Tree" (cousins enjoying Christ-
mas at Grandmother's), with
those taking part being Janet
Mills, Judy Ogston, Fay Foster,
Marie Refausse, Roberta Mc-
Kenzie, Merle Knoblauch, Mar-
lene DuBois and Mary Ellen
Patton, with Janet Mills reciting
a uoem "I Love the Stars"; An
epilogue, depicting all tree em-
blems, -was given and more White
Gifts presented; a Bible story,
"Feeding the Five Thousand,"
was presented with flannel -
graph by Mr. Burbank's claw,
Dennis Westwell and Wayne
Scott gave a recitation and a
further presentation of White
Gifts was• made. An effective
part of the programme was a.
Nativity Scene Par.totnine with
Mr. Miller's class reading off
stage, Padre Harding gave an
excellent message on a Christmas
theme.
The Commanding Officer, W/C
R. F. Miller, AFC, gave a short
address inwhich he thanked the
children and teachers for the
excellence of the performance.
Following. this, awards for . at-
tendance were given by the Sun-
day School superintendent to the
following pupils:
Primary Department: Heather
Mason, Terry Stewart, Joy Turn-
bull, Ricky Bennett; Junior De-
partment; Judy King, Jimmie
Burbank,. Elaine Johnston; Inter-
mediate Department: Fay Foster,
Billie Carpenter. •
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Mrs. J. DuBois Heads
Airmen's Wives Group.
The first meeting of the Air-
men's Wives' "Auxiliary got under
way Tuesday, December 19, at,
Roundel Terrace, Temporary of-
ficers were elected as follows:
president, Mrs. J. DuBois; vice-
president, Mrs. Damson; treasur-
er, Mrs. Stooke; secretary, Mrs.
L. Boyle,
There was a very good attend-
ince, but we ` are hoping after
the Christmas rush that more of
you wives will come out and
get acquainted, Our program has
been arranged for the next meet-
ing which: will be held on Tues-
day, January 9, at Roundel Ter-
race. If any change of plans
are made, all will he duly notif-
ied.
RCAF PERSONALS
Robert joins, infant son of F/•O
and Mrs. T. lancson, was christen-
ed et the Station Chapel by. F/L.
C. L. Harding.
Mrs.. Noel Wade entertained
seireral young friends of her. sort
C9hristopher nth the occasion of his
bis,'thday Thursday afternoon.
• FM" W. Bnagken',arrived back
from Gerrit,, Man,, where h.e spent
a few weeks ontemporary duty.
The visit of Santa Claus to
RCAF Station, Clinton-, on Wed-'
nesday efternoon, December 13,
was an outstanding event,
Here's what ,Santa, has to, say
about it:
"I arrived at RCAF Station,
Clinton, on my usual annual visit
oe the afternoon of December
13 and immediately proceeded to
the new Recreational Centee to be
greeted end overwhelmed by over
500 children.
"The reception received was
certainly the best of many tend-
ed me on my 'many visits at this
time of the year. My greatest
apprise was in noting the great
increase in the number of child-
ren
hildren who awaited me and .S must
say .I was very pleased to be
able to give each child a present
augmented by bags of candies,
nuts and all the good things to
eat which were supplied by the
kind people at RCAF Station,
Clinton. •
"I look forward with great joy
at visiting such a wonderful
crowd of children again next
Obristmax"
Bravo, Santa!
RCAF BROWNIE
PACK ACTIVE
IN THE PARK
(By X. M. Brown)
One of the more recent organ-
izations to form in Adasteal Park
is the Brownie Pact.
.The first meetings were held at
the home of Sgt. end. Mas. J. A.
Brown, Edmonton Rd., but due
to rapidly increasing number of
potential Brownies, the space was
found to be inadequate for the
activities. Through the kind con-
sideration of W/C Miller, com-
manding
onmanding officer, and Mr. Trott,
principal of AVM Hugh Camp-
bell school, permission was grant-
ed to hold future meetings in the
school house.
For those who are doubtful as
to the who's, why's and where -
fore's. of Brownies, we'll give a
brief outline. They are the
junior branch of CQarl Guides,
corresponding to Wolf Cubs in
Scouting. Girls aged 7% to 11
years may attend, When eight
years of age they may pass their
first tests and become enrolled,
and wean' the traditional brown
uniform. From there they go on
up the ladder, working for vat-
ions badges :and awards. The Pack
is under the adult leadership of
a Brown OwI and one or more
Tawny Owls, and is divided in-
to groups of eix, each with a
name.
The 'Adastral Park Pack, under
the leadership of Mrs. Brown,
Mrs, Dubois and Mrs. Edwards,
has 16; members, seven of whom
will be enrolled at a special
ceremony late in January. There
are three "sixes" --•Fairies, Imps
end Leprechauns; meetings from
6.45 to 8 Friday evenings.
Many of you became acquaint-
ed with some of our Brownies
during the recent house-to-house
candy sale. Here may we thank
all of you who helped us by
purchasing candy. Seven dollars
and twenty cent& worth was gold,
•the proceeds to purchase much-
needed equipment and badges.
• Christmas Party
The last Brownie meeting for
1950 was held last Friday. The
Brownies enjoyed a 'small Christ-
mas party and there were pres-
ents, candy and refreshments for
all. One of our Brownies, Jeanine
Munnoch, will be leaving us and
so we would like to wish her'
the best of luck wherever she
goes. We hope to be seeing all
the other Brownies after the
New Year.
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F/L J. T. Dalton, F/L R. A.
Thomson and F/L R. A. B. Ellis
have just completed a two -
weeks course at the School of
Service Management, Trenton.
Editor:
F/L J. T. DALTONr
Station PRO
AROS Local 52
RO 19 Graduates
From AROS, Clinton
On the • afternoon of Friday,.
Dec. 15, another group of young
Canadians moved on to take its
place in the Defence of Canada
with the graduation of RO 19"
from the Aircrew Radio Officers'
School, Clinton,
These young men, who receiv-
ed their wings and commissions,
did so only after one year of
highly selective, and intensive
training. After meeting the re-
quiretnents feor, enlisting as a
flight cadet they passed through
the officers selection centre where
two months of 'educational, air-
crew aptitude and leadership tests
determined whether or not they
would proceed to Clinton. At
Clinton the technical knowledge
for their aircrew trade was taught
with equal emphasis given to of-
ficer development training. The
graduates have successfully Pas-
sed
assed all phases of this - training
and new are fully qua'liiied radio
officers.
Group Captain W. I. Clements,
OBE, Chief Staff Officer for Air
Transport Commend, the present-
ing officer, was well qualified
to perform his task. Joining the
RCAk' in 1933 atter graduation
from R:MC, he has had a distin-
guished career both in war and
peace. G/C Clements was the
first RCAF pilot to fly over Ger-
man -held territory in World War
II, while attached to the RAF,
Previous to moving to Aar Tram -
poet Command he served on the
Directing Steffi of the National .
Defence College.
In the address .to the graduates
the Group Captain reviewed the
respohsiibilites, and duties that
now would: be theirs, He par- :'''"
tioularly stressed their duty .to-
wards the RCAF and the people
of Canada in their future role as
officers. G/C ' Clements closed
with the remark that he hoped
today he had presented wings to
a future Chief of the AFC Staff.
The graduates are all proceed-
ing to Trenton where they will
receive armament training to fit
them for squadron operations.
Graduating Class
Members of the graduating
class were: F/C P. Bilik, Calgary,
Ala.; 2nd in course, pass with
credit; F/C M. Brooks, born: in
Montreal; F/C A. J. Charters,
Grande Prairie, Alta.; PLC J. C.
DeLong, a graduate of John Shaw
High School. in 1943; F/C. C,
Gauthier, Ottawa; honour man of
this course graduating first in his
class and receives the Honour
Scroll; F/C D. A. Henry, Mont-
real, third on. course; F/C E. J.
Snelling, Iroquois Falls; F/C A.
D. Tompkins, born at Hartland.
N.B.
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