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Page Six Beth Birkeland Transferred Mills Beth Birkeland of the provincial welfare field service who haa been stationed in Chilliwack for the past two years, has been transferred to the Prince George district. Miss Mary Campbell of the Vancouver offic staff of the provincial welfare service, has been transferred to the Chilliwack branch. Langley Greenhouses Limited AT FIVE COBNEBS A COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE Cut Flowers Potted Plants Floral Arrangements Margaret Bird Shower, Tuesday Mrs. Eric Brolin, Miss Ella Fowler and Mrs. Howard Johnson were hostesses at a linen shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.

Johnson, in honor of Miss Margaret Bird, a bride of Saturday night in Vancouver. Tiny white paper streamers from a large airplane suspended from the celling, were attached to gift packages placed around the bride elect's chair. Contest winners were Mrs. E. Stuart Davidson and Mrs.

Tom Robertson. Twenty five invited guests honored Miss Bird. Miss Ella Fowler, Mrs. Howard Johnson and Mrs. Charles Finney motored to Vancouver Saturday to attend the Snider Bird wedding, returning Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. James Brindle, who spent the fall season with their daughter, Mrs. H. T.

Curr, Kere meos, returned home this week. Shade for You! FRUIT for the TABLE It is a wise home ownei who plants trees for these threefold benefits: sweet scented blossoms in spring, cooling shade in summer, delicious fruit in autumn. Every home landscape should have its quota of fruit trees. Whether yours will accommodate only a single specimen or a complete orchard, ask us to show you how fruit trees can be incorporated in your present planting. Write for catalogue and prices on single specimens or a complete orchard.

A COMPLETE LINE OF NURSERY PRODUCTS Due to gasoline rationing, our salesman will not call on you unless by special request. Write or phone to EDDIE'S NURSERIES Vedder Canal FIRING GUNS as veil as in FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS Two things are mighty important in times of illness. First i3 the help and advice of your physician; second is obtaining exactly "what the doctor ordered." At Cunninghams you can be sure of accuracy qualified pharmacists are eager to assist your doctor in bringing about a return to health. Here, too, is a large stock of fresh, full strength drugs and medicines that assure maximum benefit from your prescription. We feel sure you will like your next prescription.

VE URGE YOU TO VICTORY LOAN NOW BUT VICTORY BONDS TODAY! our service try us with SUPPORT CANADA'S NOTHING MATTERS BUY VICTORY STJ) miMiv siiiice CUNNINGHAM DRUG STORES LTD. THREE REGISTERED PHARMACISTS WOM THE CH1LLIWACK PROGRESS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1942 Red Cross Recruiting Drive Secures New Members Ten new recruits joined the Chilliwack detachment of the Canadian Red Cross Corps, as a result of the recent recruiting drive. Corps strength now stands at 27 members. While this does not bring the corps to full strength of fifty as was first hoped when the recruiting drive was announced, Mrs. John Barker, commandant of the local detachment expressed satisfaction with results of the drive.

These girls will undergo a three month. training period. They meet at the Drill Hall each Wednesday night from 8 to 10 where their evening is divided into three periods; one half hour drill, twenty minutes physical training and an hour's lecture. First they are familiarized with the Corps policy and regulations. Folowing this they learn to recognize rank and appointment of the Navy, Army and Air Force.

The remaining portion of the three month training period is devoted to instructions in home nursing, first aid and ARP. Linen Shower for Helen Eckhoff Miss Helen Eckhoff, an October bride elect, was honored at a linen shower recently when Miss Phyllis and Miss Alice Richardson entertained at their apartment in the Wellington Lodge. Assisting the hostesses were Miss Merva Johnston, Miss Gwen Bradiah and Miss Kay Williams. Invited guests were Miss Ardell Ryder, Miss Mary Donaldson, Miss Margaret Campbell, Miss Elinor Bell, Miss Nellie Norrish, Miss Frances Hinton, Miss Doris Schrei fels, Miss Olive Hayes, Miss Grace McGunigal, Miss Florence Chidlow, Miss Val May, Miss M. Dunn, Miss Jean Evans, Miss Jean Lees, Miss Cara Couper, Miss Jean Stemp, Miss Mollie George, Miss Anna Nelmes, Miss Mary Cook, Miss Ruth Clarke, Miss Lila Johnston, Miss Jean Patriquin, Miss Alma Brown, Miss Dorothy Rumble, Miss Marjorie Rumble, Miss Manny Dus terhoeft, Miss Mary Waters, Miss Nettie Knowles and Miss Anne Cartmell.

Presentations To R. G. Birch R. G. Birch, a popular member of the Chilliwack branch of the Bank of Montreal, was the recipient of a silver jug as a token of esteem from the manager and fellow staff members, prior to his transfer to the Prince Rupert branch of the Bank of Montreal as accountant.

Mr. Birch had been associated with the Chilliwack branch for six years. A letter of appreciation by the Rector and Wardens for the support and untiring efforts of Mr. Birch in St. Thomas Sunday school and church accompanied a farewell gift of a pen and pencil set.

The presentation was made by W. R. F. Richmond Friday. Mrs.

A. Hinton Leaves for Coast Mrs. A. Hinton who left Wednesday to join her husband in Vancouver, was entertained at many social affairs prior to her departure. Hostesses included Mrs.

A. L. Gummeson who entertained in her honor at the United church parlors, when Mrs. Hinton received a picture of Cheam as a parting gift. Mrs.

Howard Johnson, Fletcher street, invited a number of friends in for a social evening in honor of Mrs. Hinton. A housecoat was their parting gift to the honored guest. Following the regular meeting of the W.A. of the United church Tuesday, a social hour and the presentation of an electric table lamp marked the departure of Mrs.

Hinton whose efforts for the W.A. will be missed. A valise was the parting gift from the Hospital Auxiliary to Mrs. Hinton, following their business meeting Monday. Mrs.

O. A. Weeks was a dinner hostess in honor of Mrs. Hinton Friday. Mrs.

Fred Kuhnke, who accompanied Miss Beth Birkeland on a motor trip to Prince George, 'will stay in the northern city for a time. NOTHING MATTERS NOWM butvctory! If Inserted by EMPRESS BEAUTY PARLOR Teetzcl Latimer Phone 2411 Gift Shower For Lillian Hubbard Miss Kay Barker and Miss Margaret Minter were hostesses at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening, honoring Miss Lillian Hubbard, bride elect. Little Margaret Forsyth, niece of the honoree, wheeled in a model airplane with gifts concealed in the cockpit. A large chair placed beneath a "drier" partly concealed by red, white and blue streamers, formed the seat of honor. After the gifts had been opened and displayed, guests adjourned to the Salad Bowl for refreshments, i Invited guests were Mrs.

Joseph Hubbard, mother of the bride elect; Mrs. A. S. Barker, Miss Dor een Barker, Miss Betty Devoy, Mrs. Earl Parker, Mrs.

Fred Hubbard, Mrs. Joseph Stapleton, Mrs. A. Mercer, Mrs. Alan Minter, Mrs.

J. Chell, Mrs. Alfred Howell, Mrs. G. Minter, Mrs.

F. Lutit, Mrs. Mc Dougall, Miss Vivian Copeland, Miss Jennie Craig, Mrs. H. Hawk shaw, Mrs.

F. W. Cadby, Miss Mollie George, Mrs. S. Cusack and Mrs.

M. Miller. Auxiliary Clears $480 at Fair The sum of $479.51 was announced as the net proceeds from meals served at the hospital dining room during fair time, when the Hospital Senior Auxiliary met recently. A farewell gift was presented to Mrs. A.

A. Hinton, an active member of the group who is making her home in Vancouver. Mrs. F. C.

Vaughan was elected to attend the B.C. Hospital Association convention at Victoria from November 3 to 5. Countess A. F. vanRechteren was named as an alternative.

Elected Secretary Of Soroptimists Miss Kay Lange was elected sec etary of the Soroptimist Club at a dinner meeting at the Royal hotel Monday night. She replaces Miss Beth Birkeland, who has been transferred to Prince George. Mrs. E. Budd was appointed press reporter.

2nd Class Honors For Edith Newby Miss Edith Cavell Newby, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Newby, who has completed her training nurse at St. Paul's hospital, Vancouver, passed with second class honors. Word to t'lis effect was received by her parents Tues day.

Attend Aircraft Presentation Mrs. Harold Webb, regent, Muni cipal Chapter, I.O.D.E., Mrs. Carl Grossman and Mrs. Thomas Byrne who represented the Seaford chapter, I.O.D.E., were in Burnaby Thursday to attend the semi annual meeting of the Independent Order Daughters of the Empire for British Columbia. Mrs.

Webb and Mrs. Grossman, who are on the executive of the provincial I.O.D.E., later attended the ceremonial presentation by the I.O.D.E. of a Kittyhawk fighter plane to the RCAF, purchased by contributions from all I.O.D.E. chapters of B.C. Prisoner of War Parcel Rules Families who have sons and husbands as prisoners of war in Germany, will be glad of the latest information on prisoner of war parcels.

It has been released through the Canadian Red Cross by authority of the International Red Cross at Geneva, Switzerland, and is as follows 1. Geneva approves both khaki and blue shirts for prisoners, also boiler suits or overalls. 2. Labels will be sent to the next of kin as soon as official lists of prisoners' camps and numbers are received from Geneva. 3.

Cables may be sent to the pris oner3 of war at a cost of $2.25 but delivery depends on the discretion of the Prison Camp Commandant, senders however to take this risk. 4. The Postal Authorities are issuing a special form for Air Mail letters to prisoners interned in Germany and Italy. Miss Margaret Bird, Vancouver, spent Sunday to Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Johnson, who also had Mrs. Hedley Miller of Kami oops as a guest during the week. W.I. Members Do Good Job Jobs finished and the work well done was the order of the day yesterday afternoon when Women's Institute members reported for their October meeting in the Women's building. A large shipment of Bundles for Britain has been packed ready for headquarters and two quilts promised for the Chilliwack War Services hut on Main street have been completed.

Members are now looking for contributions of used clothing for Bundles for Britain, also wool and cotton scraps for quilts. Regret was expressed that Mrs. William Dusterhoeft felt it necessary to resign as president of the district board of Women's Institutes. Mrs. Marion Spencer presented a report on the W.I.

conference held at Abbotsford recently. Mr. and Mrs. G. L.

Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. Barry Harford were in Vancouver Saturday to atend the wedding of Mr. Harford's brother, George Harford, to Miss Alarjone Markham, both of Vancouver. Mr.

and Mrs. Carson McGuire were Vancouver'visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Twigg are spending this week in Langley, guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Twigg. Weddings VAN WINKLE ECKHOFF Helen Catharine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.

C. Eckhoff, Camp River road, became the bride of AC1 John Wilson Van Winkle, RCAF, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L.

Van Winkle, Sardis, at an eight o'clock service Saturday evening. Rev. Evan Baker performed the ceremony. Facing an arbor of fall flowers and fern the bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a full length gown of traditional white sheer. The full skirt draped from a fitted bodice embroidered with sequins.

Her illusion net, full length veil fell in soft folds from a heart shaped halo held by a coronet of orange blossoms. Her only ornament was a pale blue and silver necklace. She carried a bouquet of white heather, pink and white rosebuds, white bouvardia and swainsona. As matron of honor for her husband's sister, Mrs. Lloyd Eckhoff chose a turquoise blue, full length gown of French sheer with matching pompom hat and carried a bouquet of pink carnations.

The flower girl, little Naomi Bar tindale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bartindale, Cultus Lake, was gowned in blue georgette with baby pink ribbon trim.

She carried a colonial bouquet. Wearing pink sheer dresses and tiny frilly hats Miss Merva Johnston and Miss Gwen Bradish made striking bridesmaids. Their bouquets were of michaelmas daisies and yellow 'mums. LAC Lloyd Eckhoff, RCAF, was groomsman, and like the groom, was attired in the RCAF dress uniform. Archie Smith and Gerald McKay ushered the guests.

During the signing of the register Laurie Lobb sang "Because" accompanied by Mrs. P. H. Bartindale at the piano. After the ceremony guests were welcomed at a reception held in the church hall decorated for the occasion with fall flowers and fern.

To receive at the door, Mrs. Eckhoff, mother of the bride, chose a navy blue crepe redingote with touches of white at the neck. She wore a navy felt hat and a corsage of pink and white rosebuds. Mrs. Van Winkle, mother of the groom, wore a smart black gown with a black model hat to match.

Her corsage was of gardenias. Under an arch covered with pink and white streamers, greenery and flowers, the bride and groom received congratulations from over one hundred guests. Mrs. E. E.

Boule favored with a solo, "Until," with Mrs. Percy Knowles at the piano. Miss Mary Waters sang, "Always," also accompanied by Mrs. Knowles. For her wedding trip through the Cariboo by motor the bride changed to a bright navy tailored suit with navy accessories.

Her going away corsage was of pink and white rosebuds Mr. and Mrs. Van Winkle will reside at 962 Yates street, Victoria. Out of town guests attending were Mrs. J.

V. Manley, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Manley, Corporal Ken Lowns, RCAF, Captain and Mrs. Nesbitt, all of Vancouver.

TA NDISH URN DA LL A three o'clock wedding on the afternoon of October 10 at St. Stephen's church, Westmount, Montreal, united in marriage Florence Hurndall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hurndall, and Rev. Granville Nelson Standish, B.A., son of Mr.

and Mrs. G. E. Standish of Dorval, formerly of Farnham, Que. Rev.

E. S. Maddocks assisted by Rev. Harold S. Laws officiated at the choral service.

Fall flowers decorated the church for the occasion. Bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Morris and Miss Margaret Elliott, while Rev. William White support AG Engagements Rev. and Mrs. John Scott announce the engagement of their only daughter, Florence Evyleen, R.N., to Allan Cyril Edmondson, eldest son of Mr.

and Mrs. A. H. Edmondson, Sardis. The wedding will take place November 6 at 8 p.m.

in First Baptist Church, Chilliwack. Mr. and Mrs. Awrey Rice announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence Mairie, to Sapper Theodore Kenneth Leicht, the wedding to take place October 30 at the Baptist church, Chilliwack. Mr.

and Mrs. J. Hubbard, announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Lillian Jane, to Sgt. Henry Stanley Finbow, RCAF, Calgary, only son of Mr. and Mrs.

H. A. Finbow, Mayne Island. The wedding will take place Wednesday, November 4, at 7:30 in St. John's church, Sardis.

Mrs. T. Leslie Knight and two are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T.

P. Knight and Mr. and Mrs. G. N.

Conor, Spadina avenue, for ten days. A son was born to Mrs. John H. Clarke (the former Miss Margreta Quigley of Chilliwack) and Mr. Clarke of Westview at Powell River General Hospital, October 4.

ed the groom. Rev. Kenneth B. Keefe, Cyril Powles, Donald Nose worthy and Elsworth Hayes of Farnham, were ushers. Given in marriage by her uncle, H.

S. Coombs, Smith's Falls, the bride was gowned in white faille fashioned with full gored skirt and slight train, the long sleeves ending in points over the hands and the sweetheart neckline having a narrow pleated edging. Sheer net formed her floor length veil, fane carried a white prayer book with flower markers. The bridesmaids chose long waisted Pall Mall crepe gowns, Miss Morris in British rose and Miss Elliott in Norway green. The dresses were fashioned with draped bodices and long sleeves.

Flower headdresses completed their costumes. The former carried a bouquet of pink baby 'mums, and the latter yellow baby 'mums. Mrs. Standish, the bridegroom's mother, was wearing a blue lace dress with black accessories. The reception followed in St.

Stephen's church hall. For a wedding trip to Quebec City, the bride changed to a powder blue wool crepe co'iume with small Eugenie type velvet hat with patent leather shoes and bag. Rev. and Mrs. Standish will make their home at 1 Weredale Park, Westmount, Montreal.

HOFF RYDER The home of the officiating minister, Rev. T. S. Paton, Vancouver, was chosen by Amy Eloise Ryder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

G. Noble Ryder, for her 8 p.m. wedding Fri day, October 9, to Wesley Kenneth Hoff, son. of Mrs. A.

Hoff and the late Mr. Hoff. Miss Roberta Ryder attended as her sister's bridesmaid and Lawrence Hoff supported his brother as groomsman. Teal blue with black velvet trim and black accessories was the bride's choice of costume, with which she wore a corsage of pink talisman roses. Attending the nuptials were Miss Ardell Ryder and Miss Roberta Ryder, Chilliwack; Mrs.

A. Hoff, Rosedale and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hoff, Vancouver. WEBB LOWTUER Sidney, Vancouver Island, will be the home address of AC1 George L.

Webb, RCAF, and his bride, following a honeymoon spent in the Interior. Fall blooms in yellow and bronze tones, flanked by tall standards bearing white tapers formed the setting for the pretty home wedding Saturday evening at eight o'clock, when Audrey Luella Low ther, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H.

H. Lowther, exchanged vows with George Laverne Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B.

Webb, before Rev. R. A. Redman, who performed the ceremony. David Butchart acted as best man with Mrs.

R. C. White as matron of honor. A corsage of Hoover rosebuds highlighted the torso style frock of suede charme in tones of brown, tan and honey beige, chosen by the bride who was given in marriage by her father. Regal lillies flanked by white tapers centered the tea table at the reception which followed, when mothers of the principles received the guests.

Mrs. L. T. Lowther, Charlottetown, P.E.I., and Mrs. E.

Nevard, Vancouver, presided at the tea urns. Serviteurs were Miss Doreen Hall, Miss Jeanne Smith, Miss Betts Woollett, Miss Marjorie Izod and Miss Mary Bateman. Mrs. Arthur Moffat was soloist during the ceremony, with Noel and David Butchart rendering selections at the reception. A coat of cinnamon brown with bleached wolf collar, worn with brown accessories, topped the wedding costume of the bride for her trip to interior points.

Mrs. A. S. Conway Leaves for South Mrs. A.

S. Conway, who arrived here October 1 following a 2600 mile bus trip from Galveston, Texas, leaves for her home in the south Sunday. Mrs. Conway, who is a former resident of this city, was a guest of Mrs. V.

Holladay, Vedder road, while in Chilliwack. She also visited her daughter, Mrs. Wesley Graham, Bowen Island and Mrs. D. H.

Reavill, Vancouver. Have you visited the Victory Dugout at the Post Ofice It is open from 1 to 6 p.m. daily except Wednesday, and from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturdays. You may purchase your VICTORY BONDS at the Dugout, or obtain information concerning the.

Victory Loan from the ladies in charge. Come in Today Bttuvit for FALL The Season's New HANDBAGS In all the new fall colors green, maroon, red, blue gay and dashing effects in quality leathers and silks. $1.75 Watches Diamonds Silverware Ask about the Lange Layaway Plan A FAMOUS PLATERS THIATBI FRITi.AT OCT 93.94 rKiU. J.I. ti LI Fins) March of Time's "Men of Washington, 1943" Sportllght News Sat.

Mat. DlJgfs 0( Death ValleV Seventh Chapter at 2 p.m. tll dingy "Death Bides the Storm" MON. OCT. 26 27 LAST Complete PEBFOBMANCES mwi'q.

I WVili START AT 8:30 P.M. THRILLING ADVE1ITURE of a beautiful British agent and a brave American matching wita with Hit. ler's henchmen 1 See tile R.C.A.F. blitz the boats! mm mm 7 II II il Fins: The Young British Star RODDY McDOWALL In "ON THE SUNNY SIDE" WED. OCT.

28 29 Jimmy DURANTE Phil SILVERS Jane VYMAN Pins! The TUC ttAV Thrill Hit OA7 iiSSi, THE GAY SISTERS Dance for I.O.O.F. Utilican Vans. The I.O.O.F. War Services dance to be staged at the Agricultural hall Friday night, promises to be the first of fortnightly dances to be staged throughout the winter. Neale Unruh's orchestra is to supply the music.

Funds raised from the dance are toward the purchase of three utillcans for which I.O.O.F. lodges throughout the province are all contributing. These utillcans are motorized vans, equipped with hospital supplies. One will have twenty five beds. Thar: Lut Complete Show 8 :30 p.m.

ROXIE HART plan A GENTLEMAN AT HEART Two Shows Nightly at 7 and 9 Matinee Saturday at pjn. GAWKY knock, kneed dancing ostriches I FIERCE dinosaurs battling to role the earth! JOHN GARFIELD NANCY COLEMAN New star! I'lV New thrill! RAYMOND MASSE mnfiim EAI mtJ GEOBQE SANDERS rALV.UW WENDY BARBIE.