Winnipeg Free Press

Thursday, April 20, 1944

Issue date: Thursday, April 20, 1944
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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 20, 1944, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page eight evening bridal at Chalmers United an evening ceremony was solemnized at Chalmers United Church april 15, when Winnifred Jean Robertson youngest daughter of or. And mrs. David Robertson was United in marriage with Albert Walker Brown eldest son of i an d mrs. Harold w. Brown of Arden Man. Rev. C. W. Coleman officiated. Spring Flowers with ferns decorated the Church and Melvin Yeo presided at the Organ mrs. Edward Rogers Sang because. The Ushers were Jack Pickersgill and Allan Robertson. The Bride was unattended. She a gown of White Chenille taffeta with surplice front finish ing in a v neckline and a full skirt. The Long Torso had Lily Point sleeves. Her veil was held by a Mary Queen of scots dress and she wore the gift of the Groom a Pearl necklace. She car ried red Briercliffe roses. A reception was held at the Bride s Home. 703 Ashburn Street after which the Happy couple left for Regina and Saskatoon the Bride donning a Gold Wool dress the Brown Yoke with a Peter pan Collar. Green and Brown Wool embroidery marked the hip pockets. Her hat of Brown Felt was trimmed with Green and Gold Flowers and draped with a veil she wore a Moss Green coat with red Fox Collar and a Corsage of yellow roses. I they will reside at 133 Masson Street. Winnipeg Phez press thursday. Ahtl to 1944 mrs. T. Liggett entertained at a miscellaneous Shower monday at the Home of mrs. A. H. Cayer. Suite i2 Avoca apartments in Honor of Vliss Irene Williams a Bride elect of april 24. Tea cups were pre sided Over by miss Joan Williams. Guests numbered 40 the wardrobe situation skirts go a n y where cycling. Hiking or casual evenings around Home. I n Alpine or Wool and colors in red Green Brown Blue Etc. Blouses definitely feminine in a frilly Heer. A tailored lady in a shirt Waist style or attractive Bow neck. 369 Portage Avenue Ann i prefer for cleaning Ketter and easier than cake or powder cleansers hits ohly dust Bane products limited sold by your dealer baby is christened at Grace Church the christening took place at Grace Church saturday at 2.30 ., of the infant daughter of Lac. Rod Dargis and mrs. Dargis for Merly miss Adeline furst. Or. W. Officiated and the baby received the names Sharon Bever Ley. A reception was held at the Home of the parents. Guests numbered 18. Major and mrs. William a. Joyce who have been the guests of his Mother mrs. Charles f. Joyce Crescent court have left for Ottawa. New pledges honoured by Epsilon chapter Epsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi entertained at a preferential Tea at the Home of mrs. J. D. Mac Donald 445 Bredin drive sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 The guests of Honor were the following pledges to Epsilon chapter misses Ann kops Evelyn Fri Frison Gwladys Evans Helen Errett Jessie Harrow Marjorie was made cram a recent Bride. Mrs. Margaret mcdouiall1 Over the Tea cups Louise Helliwell a Ock against germ valuable hash Ghafil rash and other skin irritation. Keeyo Urbay skin Fisk Ier safer from daily applications of cuts Antiseptic baby Oil. Medicated stainless. At 60t More for your Money thai at other leading brands. Buy today at your Cuti Cura Antiseptic ii Linen Shower Honor for a Wii Strom mrs. D. Ferguson and e. Bruce were joint hostesses it a Linen Shower monday evening entertaining in Honor of miss Owen Strom at the Home of mrs. Bruce 037 Home Street. Masters James Mitchell. And Winston Bruce presented the gifts. Mrs. R. Strom presided Over the Tea cups. Guests numbered 30. Mothers club of Zeta Tau Alpha at Home of mrs. J. E. Swancar 225 Montrose Street Friday 2.3q Mrs. O. Holt president of the District committee of the Canadian daughters league has returned from a visit in Kenora where she installed officers Canuck Assembly. the Janey bringing to a close the activities when Princess Elizabeth becomes 13 april 21, she will be a Well trained Well poised Young girl quite capable of becoming Queen of England immediately if an emergency should arise. She knows first hand the problems facing British women every Day and she has worked on the land. Each week she buys Stamps or War certificates. Also like every other woman in England she has studied and overcome the difficulties of knots and pressure Points bandaging and slings in first Aid and takes a spirited interest in. Girls and women s organizations and she is herself a guide. A Princess Elizabeth to Mark her 18th birthday on Friday London april 20. Bup Princess Elizabeth pretty serious heiress presumptive to the throne emerges Friday As a full fledged Public personality. Wartime regulations preclude Advance description of her 18th birthday Celebration programme but it is expected to be very simple probably comprising a few Small parties among the Young group with which the slim Blue eyed Young Princess associates. will be held wednesday from 9 To 1 ., in the main dining room of the Hoyal Alexandra hotel. The committee in charge of arrange ments with mrs. R. A. Purves As convener includes mrs. E. B. Frost mrs. H. S. Conrad. Mrs. F. H. Judd miss Alison Chown and or. A. C. Abbott. Tickets must be procured by tuesday noon from the Abbott clinic 411 Power building. Sergeant James Baty . Left this week for the East after spending a 10-Day leave with his parents. Or. And mrs. W. Baly Sel Kirk Man. In Honor of miss Grace Crounbie Bride elect of april 29, mrs. W. If. Ryan Dunbar apartments entertained at Tea Over the week end. Presiding Ever the Tea cups were mrs. E. Jones. Mrs. N. Mcleod and miss Pat Swinford. The tangible result of the Trousseau Tea Honor event is that the girl who some Day May be crowned Elizabeth ii now will have virtually a Complete household of her own consist ing of a controller a Secretary and a . And As on every other birthday Elizabeth will receive a Pearl from her father to add to a string which will be Complete on her 21st birthday. As before she will have her separate set of rooms in the Palace. Legally of course Friday s will be the most important birthday in Elizabeth s life. For from then on if her father Dies the Princess will to the throne directly As also through legislation succeed Queen. Passed by the House of commons in 1937, Elizabeth will be designated As one of the councillors of state whenever her father is absent from the realm for any reason. Thus another result of the birth Day is Duke that the Princess Uncle the of would Cream made Lmh my of milk Jar dry Toz. Mil Cream have acted As Regent in the event of the King s now be Able to assume his Post As governor general for Patricia Jackson in Honor miss Patricia Jackson whose marriage to Gordon Mcdill will be an event of saturday her mrs. George Jackson and aunt mrs. P. R. Spence entertained at a reception wednesday afternoon and evening at the Home of the 1 ter. The following presided Over the Lea tips mrs. A. W. Johnston mrs. W. A. Mcdill mrs. J. C. Wal Ker and mrs. A. F. Bradshaw. Assistants were mrs. George raw Liri son mrs. F. Gould. Mrs. J. Ferguson mrs. G. Robinson mrs. S. West Mascoli and misses Shirley Hoare Vivien Davies and Mary Spence. Or. And mrs. H. J. Main have re turned to the East after spending a Short time in Winnipeg. Mrs. Cathlene Anderson has re turned from a visit to Montreal and the Lauren dans. Grace Jolia Nesson Elsie Parks honoured at afternoon Tea in Honor of miss Elsie Parkes a Bride elect of thursday mrs. A. J. Poole mrs. E. C. Parkes and mrs. T. A. were joint hostesses saturday when 1hey entertained at the Tea hour at the Home of mrs. Poole 524 Doreen Street. Presiding Over the Tea table were mrs. A Mcdermot mrs. A. C. Grant and mrs. Leo Johnson and assistants included miss Sylvia Koke and miss Shirley Elcombe. Captain h. Lloyd Thomson . A.f., returned tuesday from Over seas and has joined his family at their Home 323 Hosmer Boulevard. Mrs. Philip h. Kilvert has left for Calgary where she will be the guest of mrs. W. G. Macdougall for the next few weeks. Or. And mrs. Hugh Macfarlane have left for a Short visit in Mont real and other Eastern cities. Mrs. Crawford Richards has re turned from fort Frances where she has spent the past few months and is occupying her apartment in the anvers. Mrs. R. M. Gemmel is the guest of or. And mrs. K. C. Weiss. Oxford Street for a Short time in route from the Pacific coast to her Home in Ottawa. Engagement notices announcements to appear under this heading will be accepted at the free press want and. Depart ment. Minimum , for 10 lines and Itu for each additional line. Honor of miss Grace Johan King George has said he Doe not Princess Wales this was rejected. Elizabeth will be exempted from National service enrolment on the Avenue. A Corsage was presented to the guest of Honor. Mrs. James b. Faulkner and miss ground that her task of learning to Margaret Faulkner arc guests at the be Queen is of sufficiently vital in Royal York hotel Toronto port acc. The Youna Princess has pc Laboured hard Young Princess has and Long at this task Pur sex of course whom she but officially there is and court observers say the results have been most Gratifying. The once shy Young Princess is a poised polished Young woman now. She displays a a Nick and is a Good conversationalist with a thorough grounding in his tory. Literature languages and music. She looks like a fresh edition of any Canadian school girl without the make up and Glamour touches. Her Quick smile unfortunately not susceptible to photography makes her face an extremely attractive one. The most important and frequently asked question about the Princess is will marry. No answer to this question n. King George has announced his daughter is too Young As yet Lor such matters even to be considered. And those close a acct the question with a Bland smile and Sav the matter is Como Letsly shelved for the time Law 2 Janet Alison Taylor. . The former Janet Edgar has returned to her station at Macdonald. Man., after spend ing a Holiday in Toronto after her wedding to sgt. Francis Lionel f which took at Macdonald. March 30. Set. Tay Lor has returned to his station at the West coast. Rare a a l Fleming. Bishoo of the Arctic and mrs. Fleming who have been the guests of Arch Bishop and mrs. L. Ralph Sherman Harvard Avenue left tuesday for Saskatoon to attend a meeting of the House of Bishops. Thev were accompanied by the most Rev l Brno i archbishop of Rupert s land who will preside. Davies rih to Anne Davies daughter of or. And mrs. V j Davies of Novar Charlecote Road fit t and . E. Alan Brown a f son of or. And mrs. Sugar d Brown 78 tache Avenue Norwood took place april 15, at Goring Stuj cd. Goring by sea. Later of Ondal couple left for a Brief Honcz Moon at Torquay. Club events Fred Yates Portland the guest of mrs. A. G. Mrs. Ronald t. Riley has arrived from Montreal to spend a Short time with her parents. Or. And mrs. G Montagu Black. Mrs. C. Oregon is , Cambridge Street. Mrs. Douglas. Laird and Small son will leave shortly to join fit. It. Laird in Gimli. They will occupy a cottage at Loni Beach. Or. And mrs. Conrad s. Riley have returned from a Holiday in Vancouver and Victoria . Mrs. T. Haughton of Regina sask. Is a visitor in Winnipeg the guest of her brother in Law and sister or. And mrs. Carl e. Gray the Home of mrs. R. G. North. Franklin Man., was the scene of a wedding april 5 when her daughter Law. Ada Amelia North .A.F. Became the Bride of Claude William Fiske. Youngest son of or. My mrs. P. F Iskel of Wellwood Rev. C. G. Hockin officiating. the wedding dinner or. And mrs. Fiske left to spend a Short honeymoon in Winnipeg. Or. And mrs. George e. Peach announce the engagement of their second daughter Shirley Doreen to Harry e. Coates .a.f., son of mrs. Coates and the late or. R. W. S. Coates of Vancouver ., the wedding to take place in Winnipeg soon. With a steamed in Feather Cut f our new Tsunglo wive jux urious w v 45 phone 31 883 a Tiu in Mac. Flavor.folk5 half a cup of flavor or flavorful Chase i Sanborn canadians have changed to flavorful Chase Sanborn in a Dominion wide swing to finer Coffee 31 at Hollinsworth s United c Hurch w.m.s., Fri p j. S b a Brock Street Friday r women s auxiliary. C i a univ or a Winnipeg women s air United Church. Volunteer Salvage workers attend the monster Salvage Raily tomorrow night april 21st, 8.30 ., at the orpheus theatre hear mrs. Gordon Konantz recently returned from great Britain Tell the Story British women. Arc fighting admission free. General Public also cordially invited Spring clothes repaired cleaned dyed bring them to our Cen trally Loc ated downtown Plant for attention or phone 26 361 modern laundry 309 Harcrave St. B just North of Portage up Eft smartest Thrift est route to a Long life for your build your own this Spring for jackets plus two skirts add up to four suits find the smartest suit builders Here new jackets and Slick skirts to mix match with them. Plus blouses skirts and sweaters for real suit spice jackets blouses skirts sweaters 95 to .52-95 to 53-50 to 55.95 51.59 t0 meet the Navy return engagement orpheus theatre one week Only april 24 to april 29 store hours 9 To 5.30 Wednesdays 9 To 1 ;