17 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Lethbridge Herald
Location
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1942
Page
17
Fragmented poetry reflects a haunted shrine of beauty and forsaken devotion as youth wields a sword and supplicants drift away. The passage shifts to a wedding scene noting a bride-elect and a linen gift from fifteen friends, attributed to Verma Loved as Haraen 48 and Mrs B A Raby.
From Our Own Correspondent reports multiple weddings in Medicine Hat and area. Lilian Susan Frei and Corporal Robert Johnston wed at a home ceremony with family attendants, luncheon, and a large reception. Verna Ogilvie and David Pattison tied the knot with a white gown, heart locket, and stephanotis bouquet, as relatives and guests gathered.
The column lists former Lethbridge residents visiting the city as guests of relatives including Mr and Mrs R S Winter and Mrs C Clendenan. It notes arrivals such as Miss Theodora Ostlund from Montreal, Miss Manon Marrs from Slavely, and Miss Mary Sisson’s bridal shower hosted by Lois Blackford.
National defence headquarters announces Advancemen t to the rank of captain for Lieut Leona McIlvena of the Canadian Women's Army Corps. Since 1941 she has held sub lieutenant, helped organize a company in Calgary, transferred to N Company in 1942, and received staff officer designation in April. Wedding notices follow with details of unrelated ceremonies and attendees.
A brief aphorism notes that those who seek happiness by changing others miss the point and waste life. It warns that altering one’s own disposition is the only path to real contentment, otherwise grief multiplies with fruitless effort.
Washington July 17 1944 reporters at a Washington amateur show staged by local recreation groups said they were shocked by the routines. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt remarked the soldiers perhaps were not shocked and appeared to enjoy the show while noting barracks talk might shock the girls too.
In Kenora Onion Barbara Marion Highfield wed Bernard E Black at Holy Trinity Church with Rev Terrence Finlay officiating. The couple plans a short honeymoon and will reside in Winnipeg where the groom serves with the ROAF.
The first draft of 24 Canadian airwomen, part of the Women's Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force, arrived in Newfoundland under Assistant Section Officer Peggy Dunbar and Corporal Isobel Smallwood of Vancouver. Dunbar is Lt Col Dunbar’s daughter serving with CWAC in Newfoundland.
A recipe for today describes creamed salmon served in rye bread loaf cases. It provides steps to hollow out centers, brush with egg white, bake, scald milk, mix bread centers with salmon liquor, cook until thick, then fold in salmon pieces and garnish with parsley.
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands praised nurse Albertina Brij for bravery after her ship was torpedoed off Crete. Eleven merchant marine crew members were honored in a ceremony at the Seamen's Church Institute during the royal visit to New York. Brij was rescued after two hours in the water and sent to Alexandria as a Greek refugee.
Every Canadian housewife can conserve supplies now and later by eating in-season fruits and vegetables, avoid canning, and store a dry cool shelf in apples pumpkins squash carrots onions and other produce. This plan reduces trips to market and keeps nutritious options ready for dinner.
The Leubbidge Kinsmen began their summer series of holiday meetings at Smith Farms Ltd last Tuesday evening. Host Jack Blenner-Bassett organized lawn benching clock golf and horseshoe pitching while Mrs Blenner-Hassett and assistants served a lawn buffet. After supper the group resumed games as darkness fell and a few members continued indoor bowling by moonlight.
Mrs Rex Eaton assistant director of the Women's Division Department of National Selective Service Ottawa says mutated women with training in highly skilled occupations will soon be urged to return to work Teaching nursing social welfare and newspaper work are among classifications most needed after a two month survey of conditions in British Columbia.
Today's horoscope notes that birthday children should follow their own judgment to attain success. They are studious energetic and affectionate with pleasing manners and congenial homes. The next year is auspicious with substantial gains through literary activities interviews agencies and travel. a very clever and fortunate child may become an orator lecturer or public speaker.
Mrs. Ernest Bass and Mrs. Joe Rutley of Lethbridge are sisters in law. A large number of Allenfield residents attended the services.
Mrs. Mabel Johnson a 35 year old grocery store owner from St James a Winnipeg suburb remains in critical condition in hospital after a youth aged 18 shot her during a botched robbery. Police have detained the suspect who admitted being in trouble and needing money and threatened a neighbor.
Mrs. Fanny Hamilton helped Mrs. Johnson after she staggered from a store and collapsed on the street. The assailant yelled at Hamilton to leave Johnson alone and brandished a gun before fleeing. Johnson is a mother of two and wife of aircraft plant worker F Millard Johnson.
In Markham Ontario July 17 editor Melvin Williams did not drive his car to the office. He discovered the car missing all four wheels in the garage suiting a mean trick.
Ottawa July 17 Trade Minister Mackinnon announced that from Aug 15 commercial shipments of 2240 hours or more to Latin American countries routed by sea through United States ports will require export priorities.
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Vida Forster were held in Macleod on July 16 with Rev. Y. M. Gilbert officiating and interment in the family plot. Born in England 69 years ago, she lived in Allenfield and Victoria before returning last year as health declined. She is survived by a brother John Edgars of Allenfield and a brother-in-law Robert Etherington plus several nieces.
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