A rousing send-off was given the boys of the 3rd Contingent who left Monday morning on the 9 o’clock train for Belleville, where they will join the 39^th Regiment of the Overseas Forces. Fifty of the sixty-five who have been drilling here for several weeks were chosen to go, the remainder being left to form a new class for the fourth contingent. They were accompanied to the train by the Regimental Band, a large number of the Home Guard and hundreds of citizens from town and county, the procession being headed by the grand old Flag which has always led to victory, and followed by the staff and pupils of the Public School, waving flags and cheering them on their way.

While many sad partings took place between loved ones, still there was a feeling among the boys that they were glad to be leaving to join their regiment and be able to proceed with their training in order that they might be sent to the front as soon as possible.

While they are in Belleville, no doubt many of our citizens will avail themselves of the opportunity to visit the boys.

1965: Marks 16th Birthday: Dale Crowe Flies Solo In Three Types Aircraft

An ambition to fly solo was thwarted for three years in the case of Dale Crowe, 25 Maitland St., Picton. The reason, he had not yet attained his 16th birthday.

But on March 26, he became of “flying age” and the following day, with flying conditions good, he really soloed on three different types of aircraft, at Prince Edward Flying Club.

Dale is real flying enthusiast. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Crowe, he became interested in May 1962, when only 13. He has continued his flying at intervals over the past three years all of which was done in the presence of an instructor, for, as regulations state, one cannot solo until the age of 16.

Over the three year period Dale logged more than 60 hours of dual flying time which included night and instrument flying.

In the opinion of the staff and the instructors of the Picton club, the young man is excellent pilot material and he will, under proper instruction become a future airlines Captain if he so wishes.

Though he may soar above the clouds for many years to come, Dale will probably always remember March 27, 1965, when he made his first solo flights.