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The people in those days really cared I have come up with some items that bring back memories and voices ram the past A few months ago a young colleague of mine was heading off to Zimbabwe for Rhodesia with ha wife and children to teach school there They didnt know a soul in that part of Africa I had a thought which occurs every so often Mark I told him I have an old wartime frtend who lived in Rhodesia 111 dig up his address and may at least some tips on life there So I went to my old prisoner of war log book and thercit was Unfortunately Don lived in not Salisbury to which Mark was posted However I gave him the address and a note to my old friend There was every likelihood that he was dead or had moved or had got out of the country as so many white Rhodes tans did when a black takeover seemed inevitable And the other day while I was having lunch a member staff was reading a letter from Mark wife It turned out that they been sent to not Salisbury pretty curfews bouse searches for in surgents and so on and the letter said And we going for a picnic on Sunday with Bill Smileys old air force friend You could have knocked me down with a Spitfire I heard from Mac since when we were both incarcerated in prison camp Wed been on the same Typhoon wing in Normandy where I knew him slightly Hed been shot down shortly after I and joined by a wounded Australian Frank Land we wound up as a trio doing a train journey all over Ger many first to a camp occupied by British and New Zealand veterans of Cyprus then to an interrogation centre at Frankfurt then off on a long haul across the war torn country lo a prison camp where we wound up in the same room in barracks One forms pretty close associations under trying circumstances We did I had a lot of respect for the Id met their courage their cheerfulness their lack of swank And of course they were only colonials so we Canadians could needle them about that best of the best As if that werent enough to start the juices of memory flowing my wife while cleaning out drawers and boxes came across a cache of ancient letters and pictures that Id forgotten existed There I am Leading Aircraftsman Smiley at black hair white teeth the opposite of the present wedge cap tilted to one side dashing moustache cocky as only a young fellow can be when he knows hes going to be a fighter pilot And there I am again on a prison camp identification card complete with num bers and fingerprint soon after Id been shot down looking bewildered and any thing but cocky And another photo at another camp front and side view looking 10 years older stubble of beard mean And finally a photo taken soon after release sporting the magnificent handle bar moustache Id grown in camp Theres a picture of Freddy Wakeham Canadian Eric New Zealander I am the only survivor And another one both leaning against a Spitfires fuselage of two of our gang a motley crowd when we trained in Shropshire to take off and land Spits without killing ourselves Jacques Van Belgian and Singh Indian Air Force Van escaped when the Germans invaded Belgium made his way through occupied France got over the mountains into Spain and was thrown in jail for six months He was eventually released got to England the RAF and was shot down and killed on a mission not far from his home town in Belgium Singh Thandiwentbackto India I heard he was killed flying Hurricanes in Burma We were closer than most brothers The only one of that crowd left is Jack Ryan of Toronto The others were from half the countries Europe and from all over the then British Empire Heres a letter written to my mother from Pascal postmarked M Deutschland Its In French voire Tils qui actuellement dans mon and so on He told her 1 was en stole in perfect health and tried to reassure her How good of him I donl even remember him although I knew a number of French He ends by saving in French I hope that he himself will be able to write you soon Why couldnt I write then Who was Casajus Must dig into the memory cells And on they go A letter from my squadron leader describing my last mission and holding out hope A letter from a chap in Florida to my parents He listened every night on his short wave radio to lists of Allied prisoners an nounced by the Germans and had caught my name and home address And a happy happy telegram marked Sans Origine and Important from Squadron Happj to inform you that your son O Smiley T is safe and well as prisoner of war Letter follows A letter of commiseration from my college president when the first missing report went out Finally a letter from a chaplain in England So happy to be able to welcome and with your son on his safe arrival in England Dated May 1945 People in those days really cared And Ive only skimmed the surface holiday GEORGETOWN 8775266 ACTON 8632219 You may now charge your classified advertisement to your Chargex Account Ask for details DAD If LINCOLN mercury SALES SERVICE 8772261 Georgetown Acton Wednesday Dec 1984 Chech Your Ads For Accuracy On The First Insertion The Georgetown Independent and the Acton Free Praia cannot responsible lot the of mora than one incorrect Insertion Any iron in the Classified Section be celled to the attention of the C to willed Department after the first insertion Adjust menu are made to Ihe degree the reduced the value of the ad Call or 8532219 Monday to Friday Births BRILL Mark and Cathie nee Green ore pleased announce arrival of first child a boy Christopher Thomas born November IM First grandchild for Mr and Mrs T of Acton and great grandchild for Mrs J of Hamilton and great grand child for Mr Brill of Winnipeg Special thanks to Ford and OB staff Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital and Sandy nee Preston of are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Stephanie Met 7 lbs Milton District Hoipllal on November Proud grandparents ere Jim and Mao Preston Hornby and Jim and Ruby Engagement a Deaths Reginald Reg suddenly on Tuesday November at his residence in Reg beloved husband Joyce Lane and dear father of Terry England Carol Mrs Brown Cambridge Graham and David both of England and Marie of Loving grandfather eight grandchildren Also survived by his mother Mrs A In England and dear brother ol Elsie Mrs Harding and John Stannard also In England Rested at J Jones and Son Funeral Homo Edith Georgetown where lunoral and committal service was held Saturday December 1 Cremation followed LEMON Atbcrl Of London England on November his year falher of Gary Lemon of London England brother of Tom London England and Fred Lemon Acton Also remembered by and nephews In England ana Ontario MASHINTER Andy suddenly at his home In Acton on Tuesday November Andy lormcrly of aged years Dear brother Lilly Mrs Ken Nat iress Islington arid loved uncle of Lois Donne I of Eloblcokc and Marilyn of Acton Rested at Ihe Shoemaker Funeral Homo Acton service was held on Thursday November at I m Intermenl Brampton Cemetery WATSON William on Monday December 3 his home In Bill Watson ol Willow Park Beloved husband Haines and loved father Robert Watson of Montreal Stepfather to William Wilkinson of Glen Williams Give Wilkinson of Chateau Quebec Les Wilkinson of and Lorraine Mrs Teeter of Georgetown Resting at J Jones and Son Funeral Home Edith St Georgetown where funeral and committal service will be held Wednesday December Sat clock Intermenl Hlllcresl Cemetery In memory contributions The Helton Association would ba appreciated WRUCK at General Hospital on Sunday December 1984 In her year Wife of the late Charles Wruck and dear mother of Karl Henry Kurt Paul and Bruno Also survived by grandchildren Rested at the Shoemaker Funeral Home Funeral was held on Wednesday December at 10 a Interment Cemetery a Cards of Thanks MOORE The family tne late Bill Moore Boots with to neighbours and relatives for their acts kindness cards flowers and donations Special thanks to Mi lion Hospital and Toronto General Hospital for their loving care over the past several months Thanks also to the Funeral Home Milton ana the Rev Bob for hit comforting words Thanks to the family for the beautiful lunch Your kindness will always be remembered The Moore Family and Melody WE wish to express sincere thanks to friends neighbors and relatives Special thanks to Rev Grlffen and members United Church In time of our bereavement Their kindness will forever be in our hearts Mar Woods and family WE would like to thank everyone who attended and supported our Craft Sate and Cookie Walk on November Special thanks to all our exhibitors and also to everyone donated cookies and items for our Silent Auction Winner of Afghan was Joyce Porn Painting Janice Johnston Baby Quilt Anita end Cabbage Patch coll to announced after I United Ctrdtot Thanks EILEEN Flynn and family wish to thank the Georgetown and District Newfoundland Club friends and relatives tor beautiful plaque and presentation Your kindness will always be remembered I WISH thank my neighbors friends relatives and the IODE for the lovely flowers cards and kind Inquiries while I was a patient In the hospital and since returning home Margaret McCul lough MATTHEW Hennessey and family of late Harriet Hennessey would like to express their deep feelings of appreciation and thanks to all who showed their kindness and sympathy to us during the illness and passing our beloved Special thanks the intensive com unit nurses at tho General Hospital and Connor and father Grace of Erin ell our f Kinds who expressed their eating in so many ways the Ladies the Canadian Legion Funeral Committee for the luncheon to the men our family who were Jim Tom WylieJr Tom nody end Joe Kennedy also to the best brother In law a family could have Joe Kennedy Sr THANK YOU Chuck Hennessey MkJ Kay Kennedy Irene Margarulta and the family of our lata brother Jack Hennessey In BROWN David In loving memory of a dear son and brother who passed away December it broke our hearts to lose you But you go alone For part of us went with you The day God called you home Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Mom Bud Kelly SeanOebbleandOscar DAWSOM in loving memory of a dear Husband Father and Grandpa who passed away November 3D I960 Tenderly we treasure past With memories that will always last Sadly missed by wife Ida Jack and Grandson Derek Alan In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle Alan who passed away December Though your smile has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch Wo have so many memories of you Al Sadly missed and always remembered by brother Stephen sister In law Karen and Theresa and MATTHEWS Albert Bert In loving remembrance of our a wonderful father and grandfather Time may heal pain But the heart remembers Always Chris MATTHEWS Albert Ernest In loving memory of a wonderful husband and father who died suddenly December 1983 A million limes I needed you A million times I ve cried if love could have saved you dear You never would have died Things we feet most deeply Are the hardest things to say My dearest I loved you In a very special way If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true Id pray to God with all my For yesterday and you Always remembered with love wile Elsie and WALKER in loving memory of a dear husband Alexander Sandy Walker who passed away December Memories grow sweeter As time travels on When we long tor a lace And a voice that Is gone We think of the sayings And treasure the smile And feel they re not lost Juit gone for awhile God Bless you Sandy IJ Comlna Emnu THE SALVATION ARMY I ODE ACTON ROTARY CLUB IN COOPERATION Wl a SUPPLY CHRISTMAS HAMPERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED Ufa Thrift Sin CHRISTMAS BALL Georgetown Hospital Auxiliary December Holy Cross Auditorium starling with social hour Coming INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THE FIRST ANNUAL VWg GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL FLEA MARKET BAZAAR Saturday to 300 In GDHS CAFETORIUM MARKET CRAFTS SNACK BAR HOME BAKING CHRISTMAS ORDERS Flea Market Articles Welcome Phone HaitonPeel Farm Management for Profit December 10 1984 northwest comer of Drive I AGENDA KEN KNOX Keys to successful Farm Family and Businat Relationships DAVID Farm Planning Using In vestment Port folios JOHN PUTTER Planning strategies for Todnya volatile Farm Economy RON URQUHART Decision Making on Our Tickets cost per person in eludes lunch Contact OMAF Milton Brampton The Seminar Is a family affair for wife and adult children Involved In farm bull nasi m ICKN TV THE PATCHWORKS Your Christmas store in country Dolls toys woodwork pottery batik Christmas decorations and much mora ANGLERS AND HUNTERS TURKEY SHOOT SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 19B4 at Arts and Hunters Cajb Houea residents say GOODBYE TO BICENTENNIAL Families of are Invited to attend an evening of hospitality with their neighbors at Rockmosa Centre in Rock wood Thursday December to 10 special feature are Tamarack playing excerpts their Bicentennial revue cast and crew of Agnes of Cod will say farewell to also the Bicentennial Medal winners will be attending so we can congratulate them personally All we ask of you Is to bring your oldest recipe for our Heritage Cook Book See you there A GREAT Christmas gift Idea Last chance to order Ontarios beautiful and very Impressive Bicentennial history book entitled Loyal She Remains To reserve a copy please call 13Hor 077 NEW Year s Eve Acton Curling Club per couple all Inclusive J and hoi buffet For further Information call a District Lioness Christmas Bazaar to be held Saturday December 9 a tilt noon at Rockmosa Community Centre Tea tables craft tables penny table bake table draws ST ALBAN Church Glen Williams Is sponsoring a Book Fair December to am December noon to J New books available lor ell ages ON TARGET B TIME PUBLIC NOTICE Public Information and Participation Meeting To dtscua r8raBdal work requM to bsMtmat resulting from In ana ol and Duncan Drive Shelay Byron inrf Prince Charles Streets Town of His Tho Region Public Works Department assist by the ng engineering firm Proctor and Reulern lim tod has carried a of identify alternatives to alleviate flood in affected areas A recommended solution ihe has now been prepared At this public meei ihe recommended solution will ho presented you for your review and information DATE Wednesday December 1984 TIME 1000pm PLACE Town of Council Chambers West Side Trafalgar of Maple Avenue Georgetown NOTICE OF PUBUC MEETINGS NEW MILTON ZONING BYLAW Maallnga will be held at tha following Iocs on the date All will commence at 1 December 11 Hall 2 December 12 1984 Milton Town Hall Council Chambers December Percy Marry School of meeting la to In detail the Propoied New Zoning By low for the Town of Milton TV SounOstago now Interviewing now people tor Special TV Studio traning to act In TV SorlosTV Commercial Mo a Part lima All ago For your to call dial I Fall booster draw prize John Bowman Toronto 2nd Morris Toronto 3rd prlie Jcfl Delta HltlsQurgri Herm Georgetown prlie Don Norval PENNY SALE WINNERS LADIES AUXILIARY BAZAAR NOVEMBER 1984 Richard Bulotd Salad Bawls 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Phone 3321 Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5pm for arrangements Auction Sales 2ND ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS AUCTION SALE For Ron and Sharon Sun Dm it Location In Brampton in Peel Junior Hall on Elliott Strooi Sale Consisting Of All antiques furniture good glass china Royal Doultons Collector plates oil lamps crocks toys primitives and collects bias Auctioneer Remark This is a quo Sala worth Handing Preview- Day of Solo Terms Cash or Cheque with proper I only Own are and Auction oar not responsible for Auctioneer Don Colling Milton 8763185 AUCTION SALE For Mrs Margaret Terry Dec tilt Location In Milton at the Fairgrounds In the Agricultural Hall on Robert St Sal Constating Of Antique other glass Q chine crocks coll tables lawn hand garden tools power Inwnmowor linens bedding picture prints toy collodion arms riMes pistols Appliances etc Terms Cash or Cheque with proper I Lunch available Remarks Ladies Gentlemen Mrs Tarry home has boon and she Is going to at tho Carl Senior Citizen homa Preview at on Sale Day Truatoe Hall board or Auctioneer not re sponsible for ace Id ant a lost or stolon item Auctioneer Chris A Schouten Phone 2576 AUCTION SALE Set Ml el Location InMlton in tho Agricultural Kail Foirfltounds on Robert Si Oak double desk oak cupboard oak ico boa china with glass doors round walnut pedestal appliances china glass primitives power hand tools Auctioneer Ward Phone 8786730 SPECIAL ANTIQUE AUCTION SALE From Prints Cowctlon of and Carol Mon Dec 10atB30pM Location In at Fa in the Agricultural Hall on Robert St Over pes of oak ash mahogany and walnut glass china clocks coma primitives Et About pes In this sale Preview From till sale time Auctioneers Remarks Ladies Gentlemen I believo this lo bo of the finist quality antique sales over offered for Publ Auction with many local pieces of furniture Tho have col lee tod for many years and this special Monday Night will bo well worth attending Terms Cash or Cheque with proper I only Not responsible for Accidents Auctioneer Don Colling Milton LoH or Strayed LOST Gold Cross pen ana pencil a Train station November found cal Reward HARDWOOD limber phone us tor tree estimate on your both J Robinson Ltd Days call evenings OLD BRICK BUILDINGS wanted for and salvage purposes Contact Ross anytime COUNTRY YEAR BIO WAREHOUSE SALE Quilted reversible Chair pads rocker pads Baby Things etc Greet gift for Chrtetmasl At bargain SatDax pm St Milton Hw freight Doors Cash p sail Saffll