02 Aug 1946
Page 13
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1946
Page
13
The prose reflects on income and expenditure, noting that higher earnings often lead to higher spending and a sense of futility. It frames fear and doubt around controlling outcomes, labeling the speaker as Richard Armour.
Local society notes report numerous visitors and guests in Lethbridge from Canada and the U S A. Mr and Mrs Huckvale return from Grey Creek BC while KR W Greenway host to Miss Ruth Marquis and Miss Josephine Marquis at Waterton. A mix of showers motor trips and greetings highlight a busy social period with D H Elton, Mrs D H Elton Jr of Hollywood and others visiting, plus nursing service mentions and awards at the Toronto Conservatory of Music.
Visiting Bow Island Captain M H Gaetz born to Mr and Mrs David Gaetz is spending terminal leave with Bow Island parents after three years in the United States Army Nurse Corps.
The elder daughter Marjorie Wilma Salva and Dorothy Jeanne Eckmier announced engagements. Marjorie will wed Andrew J. Salva of Nakusp, BC, with a September 16 ceremony in Pincher Creek. Dorothy Jeanne Eckmier will marry Norman Joseph Bedard of Nakusp, BC, on August 16.
Wedding notices describe July ceremonies. Lillian Bullis wed Frank Adshead at Southminister manse with reception at Marquis hotel then trip to Waterton. Dorothy Buchanan married Colin Ross at Fincher Creek with buffet dinner, honeymoon planned for Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, guests from Lacombe Noranda and New York.
Foremost Alberta native Sgt. Whilemina Vanden Burg, a Dutch interpreter with a U S Army Corps unit, has been the first white explorer on several Netherland East Indies shores. Her wartime service included extensive surveys with Lt Col L A Weston, traversing many islands, facing sniper fire and peril, traveling 1600 miles aboard a Dutch naval vessel, and dining in palaces during duties with UK RNIA and US engineers. Foremost will welcome home its widely traveled daughter after spanning 32,000 air, 4,000 sea, and 6,000 road miles in NEI with trips to Australia and Malaya.
Winnipeg welcomes Mireille Grandpierre a Paris trained ballerina now a war bride of Lt. Max Kantor. She plans to resume dancing later in Winnipeg after a career spanning Paris Marseilles Bordeaux and Vichy and a stand against dancing in Germany during occupation.
In the house of commons Winston Churchill questioned why Japanese women were exempt from the rule allowing British soldiers to marry alien women. War Secretary Lawson said no representations had been made to permit such marriages and would consider the case on its merits if a British soldier sought to marry a Japanese girl.
Toronto Conservatory of Music announced two 1500 scholarships as part of its 60th anniversary. Donna Patricia Frazer of Edmonton won the piano prize for students under 25, while Natalie Minunzie of Vancouver won the singing prize for entrants under 25 as of April 15.
A letter from Paris to Mrs. H. Salley of The Salvation Army in Lethbridge thanks Canada for relief parcels. The General Director Madame M Barbete notes the gifts of clothing from Canada boosted morale, especially winter wear after six years with no wool in France. The message also salutes Canada for its helping hand and pledges lasting gratitude.
A 22 year-old mother walked unescorted into a Baltimore hospital yesterday carrying her newborn in a shopping bag. She said the child was born at home without medical aid and handed the bundle to a nurse saying Here is my premature baby.
The piece critiques drivers and some riders who honk to signal arrivals, arguing it shows disrespect and tarnishes a city’s image. It calls for courtesy and timing, noting life is short and small acts improve daily life.
Buckingham Palace said King George approved plans for Princess Elizabeth to mark her 21st birthday at Government House in Capetown with Princess Margaret, joined by the King and Queen on a royal tour to South Africa beginning February 17.
A British war bride Mrs DB Costey of Wrexham arrived in the city with her husband, a Royal Canadian Engineers veteran. She said Canada feels unreal in its abundance after London’s war years, praised Canadian kindness, and noted the local fruit and variety as wonderful. The report includes her impressions and a Henderson Lake company picnic later that month.
The report lists 8 783 total, with 5 803 on active service in April 1945. It notes Capt Mabel M Fearnley is restored as district C W A C officer M D 13. The Countess of Jersey Virginia Cherrill is granted a decree nisi for divorce from the ninth Earl of Jersey for adultery. Mrs Marguerite Spratt, 74, led 3,200 shipyard workers who built 25 ships, died in Victoria B C. A Regina show features Western Canada painters seeking a distinct western style. The Protestant Episcopal bishop urges future missionaries to Japan may win converts more easily. pensions for First World War widows proposed to rise to 40 dollars monthly, with a provision for widows of veterans who died in England.
An old Canadian advertisement touts Kellogg All Bran as a weight control aid. It trumpets fashionable summer outfits and a purse sized Kellogg Weight Control Plan with 63 reducing menus. Readers are urged to mail a box top from Kellogg’s All Bran to London Ontario for the plan.
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