Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 2, 1943, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page eight jubilant cupid sets up record in Canada for june weddings Ottawa july 2. Experts Are not sure whether it is a by product of the War or whether a succession of Juno evenings inciting thoughts of a snug Home life is responsible. All they really know is june just ended has produced the greatest crop of june brides on record in any peace or War year in the history of the Dominion. The exact total has not yet been computed but from preliminary figures that have arrived recording officials in the Bureau of statistics Are satisfied that All previous Cere monies in the traditional wedding month have been made to look about As Small As a pre War income tax payment. All that was really needed to Tell the whole Story was the on Tario total. When Early reports from thai province showed thai wedding Chimes asserted their Mastery of Winnipeg free press. Friday Ottly 2. 1943 the air there no less than times in the last year s june total for the whole do minion was Only officials realized that cupid in the very midst of the fourth year of a world set out to demonstrate that it is really love which conquers All. Early figures for the other pro Vinces Are said to indicate that the trend in All of them is the same. Bureau of statistics experts usually fairly facile in explaining any unusual behaviour in the part of any figures frankly confess thai they Are at a loss to account for the sudden acceleration of the nation s marriage Tempo. Explain an increase in the current year which May amount to 200 per cent or More Over the already increased wartime level officials say. Needs Tures in Winnipeg has any one i some broader grounds than merely program enjoyed the same pro the War. Longed popularity that blossoms the suggestion commonly and the dust and the great j Van cd is that 1ow_ Ai in the general Confidence that the United nations now have their feel fir Only planted on the Road to Vic tory Are putting into effect their own Post War planning programme. The Rush of Canadian Maiden Hood to become june brides in recent weeks seriously strained the a question to conjure with never in the history of motion Pic the Rialto theatre. Enthuse. United n attic audiences have cheered this show on to establish a new Dian Long run record of Len weeks. A perplexing quandary. However confronts the management As Well As the entire picture is drawing the crowds which is the bet two Superb blossoms in Ter. Of these pictures is it the technicolor the tender store. The Beautiful or. Is it the great with its gorgeous renditions of music Johann Strauss Best loved Many patrons prefer the one. And others the other. Which would you say is the better of the two to see this show once is to want to see it again our records show us that the 100.000th person to see these two pictures at the Rialto theatre will be someone saturday afternoon. To this person the management will present autographed photos of Greer Garson and Walter p1dgeon. Some will get these photos Why should t it be of the july 3rd. The honestly Don t know and find out for your. Major general James v. Young. Canada s master general of ordnance beams at his Happy and newly commissioned daughter just after he had Prusen cd her with her first Pip at Ste. Anne de Bellevue. P.q., advanced training Centre of the Canadian women s army corps. Marital facilities of the capital. One bottleneck was supplied by the florists. With the Supply of blooms wholly inadequate to meet the demands of tradition Flower girls attending the brides have held their title largely through Courtesy while More than one Bride has had to forego the thrill of throwing her bouquet at the end of the festivities for the simple reason that she has had no bouquet to throw taxis Are another problem. Last week end when upwards of 60 marriages were scheduled More than one Bride went from the Church the railway station because motor to in a Street car car transportation could t be had. The innovation is believed to be less unpopular among the married couples them selves than has been the Case with their friends _ perhaps for the reason that you cannot tie a Strine of tin cans to a Street car or fes Toon it with old shoes and smother its in a deluge of con two Are hostesses for Iva May Hal sail two parties arranged for Given Thayer in Honor of to miss Gwen Thayer whose marriage to Tel. To. Harry Speed r.c.n.v.r., will take place in Victoria. . In july miss Rosalyne Graham and mrs. J. B. Edn Wonston entertained. Tuesday evening it the Home of the latter. A presentation was made to Ivle guest of Honor. Guests numbered 18. A number of business associates entertained at dinner at the Choco late shop. Wednesday evening when a presentation of a Corsage and a table lamp was made to miss Thayer. Crystal Ware is gift to or Marguerite Swan mrs. George Swan Ste. 6, Oak land apartments and mrs. Andrew m. Swan entertained Friday at mrs. George Swan s Home in Honor of or. A. Marguerite Swan whose marriage to or. Donald Charles Archibald of Agincourt ont., will take place july 20. Presiding Over the Tea table were mrs. John Swan and mrs. Lome Elliott. The assist ants were mrs. Neilson Swan misses Isabel and Helen Campbell and Madge Swan. A presentation of Crystal Ware was made to the Honor guest. Tallino Neil wedding held at St. Luke s Church thursday St. Luke s Church was the scene of the marriage Hily 1, Only mrs. Thomas o Neill and the late or. T. W. O Neill to capt. Clive. Kerslake Tallin son of or. And mrs. George h. Tallin of Winnipeg. Burch officiated. The Church was decorated with Lern and standards of Pink and White peonies. Bowls of. Pink snap dragons and baby s breath decor ated the altar. The Bride wore a two pie be suit of Grey crepe trimmed with smoked Pearl buttons and a frilled Collar of embroidered silk. Her hat was of White crepe banded with Flowers and she wore a draped veil. After the ceremony a reception was held at the University women s club Armstrong Point and later the couple left for a Short Honey Moon at the Lake of the Woods Rev. W. Gerald miss Bertha Dale and miss pop of Pound. Quests numbered 20. Seieci e vening wedding is quiet event a quiet wedding was solemnized at the Home of mrs. C a. Steele 467 Dominion Street at 8 ., june 30, when Rose Lamport of Melita became the Bride of James Moss Fraser of Winnipeg the ceremony was performed by Rev. Or. E. M. Howse. The Bride wore a gown of Rose Jersey with Navy hat and a Corsage of sweetheart miss Edith Burridge bridesmaid wore a beige silk suit with hat in match and a Corsage of Talisman roses. The bridegroom was attended by his brother or. D. J. Fraser. Following a Short Honey Moon at Kenora the couple will reside in Winnipeg. Rothwell in a Candle lit setting of Pink and White peonies and Fern the wedding was solemnized at the Joyce n. Coote weds. Cpl. Dowie in a setting1 Oil peonies and ferns at regents Park United Church at ., on june 30, Joyce Noriene eldest daughter of or. And j mrs. L. Coote became the Bride of Cpl j. Dowie r.c.a.f., son of or. And mrs. W. Dowie of Mono Minto Man. Rev. S. C. Studd officiated. Miss Beth Cooil presided at the Organ and mrs. C. Riller Sang i la walk beside you. The Bride wore a gown of White Chiffon the bodice traced with embroidery made with a v neck and Bishop sleeves. Her veil was held with a Mary Queen of scots headdress. She carried Johanna Hill roses. She was attended by miss Eleanor Livingstone and miss Catherine Dowie sister of the Bride Groom. Their gowns were fashioned alike of whispering taffeta. Miss Livingstone s of Dawn Blue and miss Dowie s of Metal Pink. They wore Floral discs with Matching tulle bows at the Back. They carried Pink and White roses. Beverly Anne Coole sister of the Bride was Junior bridesmaid and she wore a gown of Almond Green net Over taffeta and a ban Deau of Flowers tied with tulle. She carried mixed summer Flowers. Alfred Phillips was Best Man and the Ushers were sea cadets Carl Riller and Earl Mensforth. A reception was held at the Home of., the Bride s parents 27 Inman Avenue. St. Vital. Cpl. And mrs. Hon. R. F. Mcwilliams lieutenant governor and mrs. Mcwilliams Are leaving Friday for a Holiday and return at the end of july. In. Honor of mrs. E. G. Coolidge formerly Elma dug tied. And miss Lydia Soole Bride elect of july a dinner and presentation was Given by their business associates at the antique Tea room monday. Covers were Laid for 15. With gifts at party in Honor of miss Mabel Barm Bride elect of july miss q Stewart entertained at a Misc Elk Ous Shower wednesday Eye nine her Home 605 Alverstone Street Corsage and gifts were presen by Alice Smillie and Dermid. Assisting were mrs. A Stewart mrs. G. Smilie and a. T. Stewart. I lome of bridegroom s brother in Law. And sister or. And mrs. R. T. Campain 315 Street St. Cream deodorant stops perspiration mrs. A. W. Miscellaneous Sho Naaier Greenwood and mrs. Film were hostesses at wer wednesday does t irritate skin or harm clothing. Acts in 30 seconds. Just put it on. Wipe off excess and g2z1szehhf stops perspiration and odour by effective pore inactivation. Underarms Sweet and dry up to 3 Days. A Keehoe pleas ant As your Favourite face scream Flower fragrant White and stainless. Evening in Honor of miss in Hal sail whose wedding will place july 10. And mrs. R. A May take mrs. R. M. Hal sail a. Steyart shared no t in t 31jcu honors at the Lea table and assisting them were mrs. O Connell Brown mrs. E. Carson mrs. N. Mcgrath and mass Irene Greenwood. There were 32 guests present. In Honor of Mabel Jean Schafer who left. Wednesday to reside in Vancouver mrs. A. S. Comba entertained monday afternoon. Covers were Laid for 10. Presentations were made to the honoured guest. Mrs. Vernon Robinson and her three children Robin Shelby and Lynn of Toronto arrived thursday and Are guests of mrs William Robinson Roslyn Road. Or. And mrs. Frank Wright and family of Toronto ont. Formerly of Winnipeg who have spent a Short time Here have left to open their summer Home at Clear water Bay Lake of the Woods. Mrs. John Green army age and her Small daughter. Kathleen Elizabeth left. Friday for Kingston. Ont., to join Lieut. Army age. V mrs. J. H. Mcdonald left. Friday to open her summer Home at the Lake of the Woods. Miss Peggy Wilson and mis Grace Boyd entertained thursday evening at miss Wilson s Home Campbell Street in Honor of miss Margaret Ball a Bride elect of july 10. A presentation was made to the guest of Honor. Guests numbered 18. Odorino Cream contains an. Effective not found in any other Leo Dora citizens to get their Chance to help Jack tar saturday Jack tar will have his Day in Winnipeg saturday when hundreds of taggers will be Active on behalf of fighting and merchant seamen of ail the Allied nations. Saturday is Navy league tag Day when the Manitoba division of the Navy league of Canada appeals to the general Public for support in its work with men of the sea. The Money raised is used to assist sailors afloat and ashore to provide hostels on both Atlantic and Pacific coasts warm clothing for survivors of Tor Pedings ditty bags packed with useful comforts magazines books and games knitted articles of All kinds. In addition the league sup ports the sea Cadet corps. Officials Point out that the rapid expansion of the Royal Canadian Navy and the merchant Navy has meant greatly increased responsibility for the Navy league. For this reason. Manitoba s objective for the current year s operations is pet cent greater than last year. Saturday s tag Day will give every i Winnipeg citizen a Chance to help the Navy league help sailors. Contributions May also be mailed direct to the Navy league of Canada. Winnipeg. James june 24, at 3 o clock of mrs. Ida May Rothwell daughter of the late or. And mrs. F. Smallwood to Frederick Snelgrove Abercrombie Only son of de. Abercrombie and the late mrs. Abercrombie of car Man Man. I Rev. A. M. J. Gray officiated. The Bride Given in marriage by r. T. Campain chose a Streeet length dress of powder Blue with lace Yoke and Braclet length sleeves. Her Corsage was Sweet heart roses and lilies of the Valley. During the signing of the Register miss Helen Jean Watson Niece of the bridegroom Sang i la walk be Side you. She was accompanied by miss Marianne Shackell. Following the reception or. And mrs. Abercrombie left to Honey Moon at Kenora. The Bride travel Ling in a tailored suit with Black and White hat. The couple will reside at Carman. Man. Engagement notices announcements to appear under this heading will be accepter at the free press want and. Depart no it. Minimum re arc for 10 lines and 15c for each additional line. The engagement is announced of miss buddy Evans to Telegraph St Stan Foskett. . The wed Ding to take place at Young United Church. Saturday july 3rd, at 7 So dependable so full Flavoured so downright Good finer household Cleanser windows and mirrors Shine and sparkle in no time at All when you use snap superfine powder. So soft and superfine it guards All Fine surfaces and leaves them smooth and gleaming. Ideal for Kework painted furniture. Try snap superfine powder. Good year s work reported by icelandic women s Alliance a successful year with increases in membership Revenue War work and Home welfare activities highlighted reports presented at the 17th annual meeting of the icelandic women s Christian Alliance held at Gimli during the delegates representing affiliated societies were present irom Vari Ous Points in the province including Winnipeg Gimli Arnes Hausa Riverton Arborg Lang Ruth Oak Point and lunar. Mrs. Gisli Johnson Winnipeg presided in the absence of the president mrs. S. E. Bjornson Arborg. Interest in the centred in four main objectives of the organization work connected directly with the various churches served by the Alliance support of. The War Effort Home welfare and Charit Able enterprises and the operation of a children s Iresh air Camp at Hausa. A list of articles made for the red Cross was read. In addition More than 500 garments were donated outright. Support was Given to the russian Relief. Bundles for Britain refugee children and the work of the Jon Sigurdson Chap Ter . In looking after men Wren Mary Theresa Tom miss extraction serving i with the forces. Parcels and Cie Winnipeg is on duty in Van irettes were also Send to service Couver As Secretary to a unit officer in the women s Royal Canadian naval service. She is a daughter of or. And mrs. F. F. Timmins 158 Perth Avenue. West Kildonan and attended St. Mary s Academy and the Dominion business College. Before enlisting she was a typist and worked for the Winnipeg child welfare department. She has won violin events in Manitoba music festivals. St. John s High school shows work for War splendid support was Given the Canadian red Cross the milk for Britain fund and the russian rebel fund by students of the St. John s High school during the past year according to a record of the Stu dents achievements issued at the close of the school term. The raised through Penny collection gymnasium display and other school activities was divided Between Vari Ous organizations. The Canadian red Cross received of the amount. War saving stamp sales in the school during the year totalled and Victory Bonds totalled no accurate record of Salvage collections was kept prior to Janu Ary 1943, but since that time records show the following record scrap Metal pounds Light bulbs razor Blades Maga Zies Silver paper 373 pounds rubber pounds fats and Bones. 901 pounds and corks a highlight of the school s activities for included a fair at which enough Money War raised to Send Christmas parcels to All former students of the school now serving in the Canadian armed forces. The Junior red Cross society of the school knitted hundreds o f articles for men of the services and for civilian Relief in England. Personnel belonging to the various congregations concerned. Aid for the needy each Community was organized to look Afler its own needy and reports showed hundreds of dollars spent in. Cash and kind to assist old people. The fresh air Camp at Hausa gave Lakeside vacations to Over 100 children last year and. This year expects to take care of about 140. It is being renovated and will open Early in july. Measures for stricter control of venereal disease were Given approval following a discussion on Public health conditions in the province. This was led by miss s. Vidal of the provincial health service. Mrs. Bjornson Arborg. Was re elected president mrs. Johnson Winnipeg vice president mrs. S. Oddleifson. Arborg recording Secretary miss k. Benson Gimli. Cor responding Secretary mrs. P. S. Palsson treasurer mrs. E. Von Renesse financial Secretary mrs. E. J. Melan Riverton miss a Vidal and miss Margaret Peterson Winnipeg councillors. Mrs. R. Peterson and mrs. G. Arnason Winnipeg were elected honorary presidents with mrs. Anna Gislason Winnipeg and mrs. I. Johnson lunar As honorary members. The summer Camp management committee includes Fri. S. E. Bjornson miss s. Vidal. Mrs. P. S. Palsson mrs. E. Von re Nesce and mrs. B. Hallson. The guest speaker of the conference was mrs. Anna Jonasson. Press club Tea Honor for National president in Honor of miss Dora Disney of Regina sask., president of the Canadian women s press club the members of the Winnipeg Branch entertained at Tea Friday at the Lodge Hargrave Street. Mrs. E. L Ami. Presided Over the Tea cups. Promotion of private Frederick w. Morse place Winnipeg to Lance Corporal at the 103rd Basic training Centre. Fort Garry Man., is announced Fay military authorities. Dowie left for Moncton the Bride travelling in a two piece suit the skirt of Brown and the top of beige. Her yellow Straw hat was banded in . She wore a Cor Sage of Talisman roses. Marjorie Marples is guest at Shomer in Honor of miss Marjorie Marples a Bride elect of Early August. Mrs. F. D. Paterson and miss Vivien Paterson were join hostesses at a personal Shower wednesday evening. The guest of Honor was presented with a Corsage. Mrs. H. A. Marples presided Over the Tea cups and assistants included misses Frances Marples Margaret James and Vivien Paterson. The guests numbered 15. Shower of towels for Margaret Sorrelli in Honor of miss Margaret Sor Renti. Bride elect of july 17. Mrs. F. C. Pound and her daughter Audrey entertained tuesday eve Ning. A presentation of towels was made to the guest of Honor. Mrs. V. Sorrenti presided Over 1he Tea cups assisted by miss Helen Brooke dresses with a faculty for an imposing collection of Beautiful dresses in smart one and two piece models. Prints crepes Etc. 3 All sizes -9s terms in accordance with wart in prices and Trade regulations. Tin c9 Portage at Hargrave. Open sat. Till 6 How to make delicious ice Cream alight Cream in your automatic refrigerator Essy to make smooth ice Cream free of ice crystals. Delicious nutritious economical use also for Mak ing milk sherbets desserts for stretching butter. Get junket rennet tablets at grocers or druggists. Today far Book of act Laid War Lime Reci Jyce to the junket Chr. 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