Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 25, 1944, Winnipeg, Manitoba Page eight Winnipeg new sealanders Send thanks for hospitality shown son with a report of airmen served the airmen s club during the last month mrs. A. Cumberland held chair Man read a letter forwarded to mayor Garnet Coulter from a couple in new zealand expressing their appreciation of hospitality extended in Winnipeg to their son while he was in training Here. She also told of the work the club in report submitted monday the general meeting of the Winnipeg women s air Force auxiliary Grace United Church. An increase in Hospital Visitin was announced by mrs. H. Mutch who told of visits made air Force and army personnel. In future Ninette san thorium will be included in the work and parcels will be Sei each month to patients of the arme forces there. Mrs. W. S. Mclellan in rep Orlin on station receptions where air men arriving from Britain an other parts of the Empire and fro Allied nations Are welcomed an entertained during their stay Winnipeg read a letter of appreciation from the committee of the fighting French. In the sewing room 184 Comfort were made quilts for the welfare and v bundles according to or f. Nelson. Mrs. O. V. Grim stick convener of Wool and Supply re ported three Large boxes of com forts being sent this week to squad Rons in England Italy and the Middle East. The commanding of All Prest laundry service washed and pressed ready for use Flat work 8c Pound wearing apparel 16c Pound. Shirts each extra minimum bundle leave our centrally located downtown Plant or phone 26 361 modern laundry 309 Harcrave . North or finer of the ghost Squadron has been notified that cigarettes per month Are being sent to his Squadron. Parcels for next of Kin will go overseas in june and names must be in by May 22. Mrs. M. Still chairman of Wel fare urged the need of clothing and reported on seven cases cared for in the month. Mrs. D. G. Edmond vice presi Dent was chairman and appealed on behalf of the Queen s Canadian fund for air raid victims for tag Gers to assist May 13. Mrs. M Jones and mrs. T. Dawson Are in charge. Letters appreciation from air men in India and great Britain for Are Les and parcels sent them re read by mrs. C. P. Leaney Fletcher Andrews reported on finances and funds were voted for parcels of More than for cigarettes and donations to prison ers of War association and to other groups working for service men. Including the coordinating Board station receptions on which the . Is represented. Mrs. C. A. Ilae reported on the Manitoba Hospital service group of the ., announcing that service men s dependents wishing to take advantage of this hospitalization May file their applications May 1 to 4, from 10 . To 2 ., the Donalda Block. Brief reports were given1 by roup representatives showing a Busy month. Trousseau Tea held or Mildred Wanking in Honor of miss Mildred in. A Bride elect april 29, nother. Mrs. Alfred m. Wanking entertained a Trousseau Tea sat today afternoon and again in the evening Home. 59b Goulding Trecet. Presiding Over the teacups mrs. B. Harvey. Mrs. A. Gallagher. Mrs. William Palmer mrs William Oliver mrs. J. Hardyman mrs. F. Cookman misses m. Crerar and j. Jordan the group of assist ants included mrs. F. Buckler mrs. M. Lawrence misses d. Harvey c. Simpson a. Crossdale m. Oliver h. Archibald j. Brand p. Moffat v. Cassan and b. Wanking. I leading air woman Mildred Simp son e.c.a.f., w.d., will arrive wednesday from Dartmouth n.s., to attend the wedding of brother Leslie Simpson to miss Muriel Wanking saturday. Two arc hostesses for Gloria Bedwell in Honor of miss Gloria Bedwell a Bride elect of May 6, mrs. T. Bud Dick and miss Irene Taylor entertained Friday evening the Home of the latter 716 Broadway Avenue the guest of Honor was the recipient of Kitchen utensils and a Bride s Book. Lac. Claude Wanking. a f arrived monday to attend the Ding of his sister. Mildred to or. Leslie Simpson which will take place saturday. Beta Sigma Phi sorority will hold its annual founders Day banquet May 3, 6.30 pin the fort Garry hotel. Baby is christened in heirloom Robe the christening of Brian Gerald infant son of Lac. And mrs. L g Clifford took place sunday Mark s Church. Canon l. Swal Well officiated. The godparents Are phes3 tit Ebay Pawk 1944 delegates from Kenora out., attending the District convention of the. Canadian daughters league monday the Marlborough hotel Are shown being welcomed by the retiring president mrs f. B Holt on the night. From left to right they Are mrs. Charles Ratchford mrs. James a. Fraser mrs. A. Mcnabb and mrs. T. Carlson. And the latter by Liis great grandmother s christening Robe which was made 90 years ago. A Small reception was held the grandparents Canadian daughters league reports successful year a successful year in every Way was reported by members of the Canadian daughters league the annual convention of the Manitoba District of the league held monday the Marl Borough hotel. 11-ie president mrs. F. B. Holt presided during the meeting. Many hours were spent by the members the United services Centre and the station dugout As Well As the red Cross head Quad and the prisoners of War Par cels Headquarters. Each week the Nernberg spend newly couple to live in East Crescent Church was fort the s Rouge United a pretty or m . E. L a. Mrs. A Cis. Mitchell presided Over the Tea table party was held sat in Honor of m b and Hrth i the occasion of a presentation was a Surprise the miss Ding to g. Mathers and miss Mackenzy e entertained or. Gordon april 26. In Honor whose cosh in covers and scholarships students. Donations were educational fund was opened assist the Rural schools of Manitoba for Grade nine Given to the Aid to Russia fund the chinese Relief fund the greek Relief fund the red Cross and the Institute of the Blind. Members also worked As tigers in Many of these campaigns. A report on the Home defence fund created by the league in 1940 showed raised by the Manitoba District in 1943. The sum of was sent to the Canadian red Cross Hospital overseas for the Purchas ing and maintain Ance of four hos Pital Beds from the National Cana Dian daughters league. The historian s report read by mrs. E. Rouse reviewed the Manf Honor of mrs. In on. To Prober entertained the fort a ers were j mrs. J. Jones and Ralph mrs. Charles breakfast Toba District s work for the year and showed a Good membership were mrs. J. D. Phillips read the Secre tary s report. Mrs. A. Hay presented 12 resolutions from the Dif mrs. H. ,.t the horns of Honor s made 35 Corsage Ding to the Honor guest friends who num Wanking arrive saturday to Sampson a inkling in Honor of miss Barbara who will leave the end of. The a Baird Ferent provinces which will be brought to the National Council of the Canadian daughter s league convention which will be held in Winnipeg june i 2 to june 15. Mrs. A. Hay reported on the local Council meetings held during the year and mrs. Roy Powers told of the news passed out to the differ ent assemblies regular meetings from the War time prices and Trade Board. Mrs. D. Gray presided the exemplification of ritual work in the afternoon. The morning session dealt with the various committee and con Vener reports. The afternoon session was opened with a rial service to Canada s heroes. Mrs. Robert guest speaker memo fallen Mcqueen was the the dinner held month for Washington. Do Mierei she will take a position with the British Supply counsel of no or America entertain on the Home of mrs. Wyllie Stafford 235 Ash Street. Miss Queen Elmhirst of part Hind Oregon who has been Visitin he Ald friends in Winnipeg left. Monday to take a Post graduate group of friends will wednesday evening Hall course varsity in anaesthesia of Oregon. Or. And mrs. G. D. Simpson Anora Street have returned after the ast five weeks the Pacific coast. A famous test Laboratory washed Rayon stockings three ways rubbed some with cake soap washed some Strong soap washed others with gentle Lux. Then an almost human machine strained and pulled the stockings As in actual Wear results proved that washing stockings in Lux will preserve the e-1-a-s-i-c-i-y of your stockings Cut Down runs Cut Down stocking budget get Lux in the new bigger package and remember the Large size is even better buy. Join the Lux daily dippers. Given away answer this question How Many Victory loan Campaign has Canada had to Date rules mail your entry to Halo. Dip q-3 m Natalie fell eel. Toronto each . Lie lire i Tea entries drawn a Liili contain Correct in the evening. She spoke on social work and the part played by women in War work. Officers elected for the open incr year Are president. Mrs. S. Junior past president. Mrs. F. B. Holt vice presiden mrs. H. Camp Bell Secretary mrs. V. Cameron tru saurer. Mrs. Roy Powers press. Mrs. A. Price. Committee Conven ers elected Are Laws and Legisla Tion. Mrs. A. Hay Courtesy. Mrs. F. B. Holt press mrs. A. Hay Organ Izer mrs. N. Knox state of. The order mrs. J. Fraser. Kenora credentials mrs. J. Carlson financial. Mrs. D. Gary red Cross mrs. A. G. Merkly education mrs. D. J. Moorey disputes and grievances mrs. G. E. Parker historian mrs. D. Donald and local Council mrs. A. Hay there were four delegates pres Cut from the Janey Canuck Assem Bly Kenora. Three National of of cers. Mrs. F. B. Holt chaplain j mrs. D. J. Mooney. National presi Dent and mrs. R. Powers National press correspondent were also present. Air Force bridal event Souris sgt. ., Only son 01 or. And mrs. E. A. Rhuda of Halifax Nova Scotia. Snap dragons and Fern decorated the Church. During the signing of the Register miss Elia Buchanan played 111 walk beside you because. The Bride wore a White gown featuring a bodice of White Satin with a Low Waist line. The neck line was sweetheart style and the Long sleeves finished in Lily Points. The skirt fell in folds of netting Finger tip veil was held by Orange blossoms and she carried and White Sweet peas. Miss Eleanor Glass bridesmaid wore a gown Pink sheer. Her Matching Chapel veil was held with Pink Flowers and she carried Pink and White Sweet peas. Sgt. Leonard Wellon was the Best Man. And the Ushers were w. A tue and Cpl. Robert Adte following the reception held Moore s. The couple left for Toront .1 he Bride wore a Brown Wool crepe dressmaker suit with Blue Straw hat. She wore a Corsage of Talis Man roses. A Short honeymoon in Toronto or. And mrs. Rhural i reside in Belleville Ontario engagement notices to appear under this heading will be accepted the free press want and. Depart ment. Minimum charge si.50 or 10 Lints and 13o or each additional line. Or. And mrs. F. G. Hartnoll wish to announce the engagement of their younger daughter. Peggy to sgt. Robert Doerfling f son of or. And mrs. We. Doerfling of Gault. Ont. The wedding will take the Chapel of no. 1 c.n.s., Rivers Man., on May a 1944. Or. And mrs. Nic nol a. Mclntyre of Vancouver announce the engage ment of their Only daughter Berenice Catherine to or. Earl a. Russell of Winnipeg the son of mrs. A. Russell and the a car a Russell of Toronto. The wedding to be held on May 16. In Christ Church Cathedral Vancouver . Honorary officers for . Named an executive mooting of the Manitoba provincial chapter of the ., Friday Headquarters the following honorary officers wer elected honorary president mrs r. F. Mcwilliams honorary vice presidents mrs. Colin Campbell mrs. R. H. Hart mrs. Stuart Carson Legal adviser Hon. W. J. Tupper finance committee mrs. H. J Smelz mrs. R. Ii. Hart mrs. A Grant Drummond treasurer mrs d. . Mrs. A. J. Hughes and mrs. W. S. Hamilton were chosen delegates to the convention of social agencies. Mrs. W. F. Fell reported that the total value of articles shipped Over seas by the chapter Wau municipal chapter appoints delegates mrs. S. J. In Mel was appointee Delegate to attend the annual meet ing of the National chapter . May 25. In Hamilton. Ont., when members of the municipal chapter met tuesday. A . George s Day service will be held Young United Church sunday the Mem Bers to meet in the gymnasium of the Church 6.45 Educational Secretary mrs. To. Argue reported general Lipsett chapter had forwarded gramophone and records to their adopted school. Silver wings chapter presented libraries to two schools and the Winnipeg chapter offer a bursary of for educational work in Mani Toba the War convener. Mrs. W. T. Harmon told of articles sent to the lady Reading fund and the armed forces and a substantial ship ment for polish Relief. Camps Library convener reported 103.925 magazines ind books distributed. Hospital visiting convener mrs. A. E. Hough reported visits made and special treats and Flowers for the hospitals easter time. . Huts con Vener. Mrs. G. Whittingham stated 249 hours had been put in the station dugouts and 56 hours the information desk. Mrs. F. Pitman reported . Sunday entertainment april 2, had been taken of by the Jon Sigurdson Chaper 185 men having served. Mrs. A. L. Scarth was appointed Liaison officer to the women s regional advisory committee wartime d mrs. C. Stamp ton in outlined the arrangements for the . Table May 28, the Tea being held by the women s auxiliary Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Before the War Between and British people worked in the Industry. Everton in prices and Trade Board and onto r War savings Stai a la enc. Mrs. W. S. 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Henry s cleaners dyers launderers since 1900 a Selling of Dat of Dols and Narcissi the West United Church was the scone of an air j Force wedding april 22, when Marjorie Kathryne. Daughter of mrs. And the late l. D. Kors Lake of Souris. Was United in marriage to flight lieutenant John Brun Ingham Toft. of no. 17 S.F.s., Souris. Rev performed he ceremony assisted by Hon. Flight lieutenant f g Oniley padre of no. 17 s.f.-s. The Bride was Given in marriage by Uncle. W. T. Kerslake of Elgin and wore White taffeta featuring a Ace Yoke and Lily pointed sleeves. Her White veil was held with n Coronet of Orange blossoms and she carried red roses miss Mary love of Hartney. Man., bridesmaid wore White Taf feta with a Chapel veil of Blue and carried Pink carnations. Flying officer Sam Bowhay was Best Man and flying offi ers George Walt and William Mason were Ushers. A reception was held the Home of the Bride s Mother. For going away mrs. Toft wore a dress maker suit of Blue with Brown hat. Or. And. Mrs. Toft motored to Brandon leaving for Montreal and Toronto for a honeymoon. Eleanor Goodman is Seaman s Bride Rev. C. A. Payne officiated a wedding april 22, Al 7.30 ., Kildonan. United Church when Margaret Eleanor daughter of or and mrs. S. Goodman became the 3ride of leading Seaman Albert w Warren son of or. And mrs. A. War Ren. Ferns and Spring Flowers form background to the ceremony William Wright presided the Organ and miss Peggy Hanson Sang o perfect love before the Cere Mony and because during the sign no of the Register. The Bride wore a gown of White brocaded Satin featuring a Basque bodice and Lull skirt. The bodice showed a sweetheart neckline and leg o Mutton sleeves in ill Points. A sweetheart headdress held fingertip veil and she carried Pink roses and Bou Vardia miss Kay Hinton was bridesmaid a Canna mauve crepe with match up Cabot and Chapel veil she car roses and Bou Vardia Alfred Warren brother of the ind Groom. Was Best Man and twerp Arthur Horrox and Harold Johnson. A reception was held Moore s the Bride donned a Turquoise Lue Wool dressmaker Sui the Askot marked with trap into work Ler Brown Felt hat was trimmed Vith Blue Flowers and draped with veil. Her Chat was of Fawn Harris in cd. And she Corsage of cd roses. K wedding trip to fort Vii Liam and port Arthur. Mrs will reside in Winnipeg s. Warren win return to his s Alion. Randma recalls i die Beiro i 1 wedding whenever i see a picture of Niagara f i think of my own wedding and honeymoon for your Grandfather and i spent ours there that is All of sixty years ago How shy and self conscious i was on the trip for we went by train of course but How proud i was of the wedding ring just newly on my Finger. was a simple Gold hand severe and old fashioned perhaps to you youngsters but came from Birks and was the smartest ring of the Day la fact Birks wedding rings Are a tradition in our family each of my daughters was married with a Birks ring and now of grand daughters Are All following suit j Portage Smith Winnipeg i ;