Port Elizabeth, Thursday, January 4, 1945

BIRTHS

ARONSON. – T Cissy and Leo of Kirkwood a bonny Son on 3rd at Stoneham Maternity Home.

BLUM. – To Betty and Sam a Daughter on the 3rd.

FERREIRA. – To A/M. And Mrs J.A. FERREIRA (nee Marie VOGEL), a daughter on 29th December, 1944, at Port Alfred.

SLABBERT. – To Mr and Mrs A.J. SLABBERT a well-born daughter on the 30th December, 1944, at the Salvation Army Mothers Home.

SMITH. – To Dolly (nee Doris FISH), wife of Sgt., Norman SMITH, a Daughter, on the 22nd December, at the Florence Nightingale Nursing Home, Johannesburg.

VILJOEN. – To Sapper and Mrs C.J. VILJOEN (nee Joey STRYDOM), a bonny Son, on 2nd January, at the Queen Mary Hospital.

WILLIAMS. – To Cpl. and Mrs R.C. WILLIAMS (nee MULLEN), a Daughter on the 2nd January at the Mothers Hospital.

ENGAGEMENTS.

DRAKE – DICK. The engagement is announce of Jean, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W.G. (Bill) DICK, of Port Elizabeth, to Brian, youngest son of Mr and Mrs H.A. DRAKE, of Dinamite Factory, North Rand.

KOCK – SCHEPERS. The engagement is announced of Estelle (Stella), youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs P.J.N. SCHEPERS (formerly of Uitenhage) of Bloemfontein, and Alex (Manie), of Uitenhage, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A.H.F. KOCK, of Cradock.

PENNY – MACKINTOSH. Stella MACKINTOSH, of 3 Athlone House, Military Road, and Wesley PENNY, of 88 Heugh Road, Walmer, wish to announce their engagement.

RAMSDEN – JACQUELIN. The engagement is announced id Yvonne Marie, second daughter of Mrs A.F. JACQUELIN of Durban, to Frederick John MOORE, twin son of Mrs G.L.L. RAMSDEN of Port Elizabeth.

REX – MARAIS. The engagement is announced between Edith Johanna, third daughter of Mr and Mrs M.F. REX, of Aberdeen, and S. Le R. MARAIS, second son of the Rev. and Mrs J.F. MARAIS of Bloemfontein.

RUSSELL – FICK. The engagement is announce between Hilton, son of Mr and Mrs W. RUSSELL, of Queenstown, and Grace, daughter of Mrs S.E. FICK of Walmer, Port Elizabeth.

SCHAFER – McPHERSON. The engagement is announced between Esme SCHAFER, daughter of Mr and Mrs G.F. SCHAFER, 22 Doyle Street, Port Elizabeth, to L.A.C. James McPHERSON, youngest son of Mr and the late Mrs William McPHERSON, of Arbroth, Scotland.

SEABORNE – SMIT. The engagement is announce between Elsie, of the Post Office, Adendorp, daughter of Mr and Mrs SMIT, and Frederick, son of Mr and Mrs SEABORNE, Harrower Road, Port Elizabeth.

VERMEULEN – MacDONALD. The engagement is announced between Sheila, only child of Sapper P.S. VERMEULEN (up North) and Mrs VERMEULEN, of Water Road, Walmer, and Petty Officer Alexander Don Mac DONALD, of Stornoway, Scotland.

TO BE MARRIED.

DE BEER – SCHULTZ. Marie, youngest daughter of Mrs B. DE BEER, of Port Elizabeth, and the late Mr BE BEER, of Graaff-Reinet, and Alfred, eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs SCHULTZ, of Bellville, Cape. Congratulations at 240 Mackay Street.

RIDGE – RAWLINSON. Pamela, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W.A. RIDGE, of Port Elizabeth, to Lieut. Guy Phillip RAWLINSON ( S.A.A.F.), youngest son of Mr and Mrs J.P. RAWLINSON, of Pietermaritzburg, on 6th January at 3.15 p.m. at St John’s Church, Havelock Street, Port Elizabeth.

MARRIED.

EVERTON – MEYER. Married on the 3rd December, by Special Licence, Nurse H. MEYER, at Queen Mary Hospital, Uitenhage, to P.O. C. EVERTON, S.A.N.F., Port Elizabeth.

KOEN – MANLEY. Married on 30th December, 1944, Sarah MANLEY (nee DE BEER), of Port Elizabeth, to Ronnie KOEN, of Port Elizabeth.

DEATHS.

ARMSTRONG: Killed on January 2nd, in road accident, John Bernard, loved youngest son of Bernard and Muriel ARMSTRONG, Uitenhage, aged 24 years and ex Fisrt Division.

FORTUIN. Died at the Provincial Hospital, on 3rd January, 1945, Annie FORTUIN, at the age of 39 years. The funeral will leave Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Thursday) morning at 11 o’clock, for the North End Cemetery.

KORKIE. Died at 42 Wild Street, on the 3rd January, 1945, Elizabeth KORKIE, at the age at 62 years. The funeral will leave the above address this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o’clock, For the North End Cemetery.

VAN ALSTINE . Passed away at New York, USA, December 25th, Jessie H. VAN ALSTINE, president of Ottis Elevator Company.

WASSMANN. Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital, on 2nd January, 1945, August John Henry WASSMANN, in his 83rd year. Interred at Uitenhage.

MISSING.

BENNETT. Lieut. John Fairbridge, R.A. wounded and missing, presumed Prisoner of War.

IN MEMORIUM.

HENDRICKZ. In memory of my husband John, who died on 4th January, 1941. Remembered by his Wife, Fred, Sidney, Bebe, Stella, Daphne and Ken.

VANDAYAR. In memory of Letcheme (Mamie), who passed away on the 4th January, 1943.

Port Elizabeth, Friday, January 5, 1945.

BIRTHS.

ARONSON. – To Cissy and Leo of Kirkwood a bonny Son at Stoneham Maternity Home.

CATLING. – To Newton and Doris, at Stoneham Maternity Home, a Daughter, on 4th January.

RENARD. – To Cecil and Ann (nee DU PREEZ), a bonny Daughter on the 3rd January at Mothers Hospital.

SEXTON. - To Mr and Mrs R.R. SEXTON (nee HOWARD) a son on the 3rd January, 1945, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home.

VAN DER SPUY. – To Wallie and Myrtle (nee PARKIN), a bonny Daughter, on the 3rd.

BARMITZVAH.

ROM. – Ralph Leonard, younger son of Mr and Mrs H. ROM, a portion of the Law and Maftir at the Raleigh Street Synagogue to-morrow (Saturday) 6th January.

ENGAGEMENTS.

ACKERMANN – SWANEPOEL. The engagement is announced of Hettie, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fourie ACKERMANN of Sydenham, and Joey, youngest son of Mrs D.M. SWANEPOEL, of Aberdeen.

FOWLDS – GOLDSMITH. The engagement is announced between Bessie, daughter of Mr and Mrs S.J. GOLDSMITH, and Albert Sager (Bertie), son of the late Mr and Mrs J. FOWLDS.

HOWELL – MEY. The engagement is announced between Edith, second daughter of Mr and Mrs C. MEY, of Port Elizabeth, and George, youngest son of Mrs HOWELL, Derbyshire, England.

PAGE – DU PLESSIS. The engagement is announced between Rubie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.E. Garfield DU PLESSIS, and O.E., only son of Mr and Mrs N.L.B. PAGE, both of Port Elizabeth.

POTGIETER – GREYLING. The engagement was announced on 31st December of Sylvia, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs B.J.C. GREYLING, of Alexandria, and Hermanus (Boet), only son of Mr and the late Mrs J.H.J. POTGIETER, of Potgietersrust.

SCHAFER – McPHERSON. The engagement is announced between Esme SCHAFER, daughter of Mr and Mrs G.F. SCHAFER, 22 Doyle Street, Port Elizabeth, to L.A.C. James McPHERSON, youngest son of Mr and the late Mrs William McPHERSON, of Arbroth, Scotland.

TO BE MARRIED.

RIDGE – RAWLINSON. Pamela, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W.A. RIDGE, of Port Elizabeth, to Lieut. Guy Phillip RAWLINSON ( S.A.A.F.), youngest son of Mr and Mrs J.P. RAWLINSON, of Pietermaritzburg, on 6th January at 3.15 p.m. at St John’s Church, Havelock Street, Port Elizabeth.

MARRIED.

EVERTON – MEYER. Married on the 3rd January, by Special Licence, Nurse H. MEYER, at Queen Mary Hospital, Uitenhage, to P.O. C. EVERTON, S.A.N.F., Port Elizabeth.

DEATHS.

ESBACH. – Passed away on the 4th January, 1945, Andries Barend ESBACH, of 48 Uitenhage Road, at the age of 76 years. The funeral takes place to-day at 3.30 p.m. from our parlour at 30 Harrower Road.

MESSINA. – Passed peacefully away at 12 Windermere Road, on January 4th, Rosetta May, dearly beloved wife of R.G. MESSINA and beloved mother of Doreen VIENINGS and Hazel FORD. A service will be held in the Chapel of Jones and Rice, 43 Russell Road, at 10.45 a.m. on Saturday, thence the funeral will proceed to South End Cemetery.

MOLEFE. – Died at 33 Shell Street, Port Elizabeth, Velemina MOLEFE, at the age of 16 years. The funeral will leave the above address to-day (Friday) at 10 o’clock, for the North End Cemetery.

SCOTT. – Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital on the 4 January, 1945, Stanley Arthur, beloved youngest son of Mrs and the Late H.A. SCOTT, formerly of Kimberley (late Market Masters Office, Port Elizabeth), in his 49th Year. Service Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Friday) afternoon at 3.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery.

SONS OF ENGLAND PATRIOTIC AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY, LODGE SYDENHAM Nr 405. All members of above lodge are requested to attend the funeral of our late brother, Stanley Arthur SCOTT this afternoon at 3.45. o’clock. G.P. SPRIGGS, president: F.W. BOYD, secretary.

STANNARD. – Passed peacefully away in London, England, on the 25th November, Arthur James STANNARD, late of Uitenhage, in his 61st year. Inserted by his loving sisters May and Sylvia.

VAN HEERDEN. – Passed away suddenly at St Albans, on the 3rd January, 1945, William Henry VAN HEERDEN, beloved father of Mr and Mrs Jack VAN DER BERG, at the age of 74 years. Service in Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Friday) morning at 11 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery.

MISSING.

COLLETT. – Lt. Anthony Ewart COLLETT, R.A.F., somewhere over Germany, son of Mrs Ewart COLLETT of Dunblane, Middelburg, Cape.

IN MEMORIUM.

DANIELL. – In memory of my husband and our dad, passed away 5th January, 1943.

LOOTS. – In memory of Baby Cynthia Maureen, who died on 5th January, 1944.

MITCHELL. – In memory of Mabel Violet MITCHELL, passed away 5th January, 1837.

RUDOLPH. – In memory of my wife and our mother Susan, passed away 5th January, 1944.

SING. – In remembrance of our daughter and sister, Daphne, passed away 1 year ago.

Port Elizabeth, Saturday, January 6, 1945.

BIRTHS.

STAPLETON. – To Mrs STAPLETON, wife of Group Captain F.S. STAPLETON, on the 5th inst, at the Provincial Hospital, a Son.

ENGAGEMENTS.

ACKERMANN – SWANEPOEL. The engagement is announce of Hettie, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fanie ACKERMANN, Sydenham, and Joey, youngest son of Mrs D.M. SWANEPOEL of Aberdeen.

BARNES – WALSH. The engagement is announced between Edna, daughter of Mrs W. WALSH and the late Mr C.V. WALSH, of Cookhouse, and Charles, 3rd son of Mrs O.A. BARNES and the late Mr G.H. BARNES, of Cape Town.

MITCHLEY – MUSGRAVE-NEWTON. The engagement is announced of Joy MITCHLEY, second daughter of Mr and Mrs MITCHLEY of Port Elizabeth, to Lieut. J.C. MUSGRAVE-NEWTON, S.A.A.F., eldest son of Mr and Mrs MUSGRAVE-NEWTON of Vryburg.

MOIR – WHITE. The engagement is announced of Shirley Marion, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry J. WHITE, of Bulawayo, and Flt./Lieut. Eric A, MOIR, R.A.F., eldest son of Mr and Mrs John MOIR, of Suez.

PREECE – HARE. The engagement is announce between Bunny only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr E.H. HARE, of Newton Park, Port Elizabeth, and Jim, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr F.J. PREECE, of Bangor, Northern Ireland.

TO BE MARRIED.

PORTER – LUSTGARTEN. The marriage of Gertie, youngest daughter of Mr S. PORTER and the late Mrs S. PORTER of Port Elizabeth, and Leo, only son of Mrs F. LUSTGARTEN and the late Mr S. LUSTGARTEN of Maaupoort, will be solemnised at the Raleigh Street Synagogue, on Sunday, 7th January.

STRYDOM – SCHONEBORN. Agnes, second eldest daughter of Mrs M. SCHONEBORN and the late Mr S. SCHONEBORN, of Port Elizabeth, to A/Sgt., Eric STRYDOM (S.A.A.F.) eldest son of Mr and Mrs A.A. STRYDOM, also of Port Elizabeth, on 13th January at 3 p.m., at Sydenham Baptist Church.

MARRIED.

HENDERSON – EVA. Married on 4th January, 1945, at St Augustine’s Church, Cruden Moore HENDERSON, ex R.N. and S.A.N.F., eldest son of Mr and Mrs J.M. HENDERSON, of Port Elizabeth, to Phyllis Eva, W.A.A.S., only daughter of late Mr and Mrs EVA, of Kimberley.

McKENZIE – REID. The marriage took place by special licence at Port Alfred of Cpl. Cecil Hicks McKENZIE, formerly at 43 Air School, to W/Cpl. N. REID, formerly of 62 Air School, Bloemfontein, on the 27th December, 1944.

DEATHS.

GAMES. Passed peacefully away at 99, Hospital Street, Cradock, on the 31st December, 1944, Reginald Mostyn GAMES. Missed by Suzanne, Paddy, Maureen, Julia and Eileen.

MESSINA. – Passed peacefully away at 12 Windermere Road, on January 4th, Rosetta May, dearly beloved wife of R.G. MESSINA and beloved mother of Doreen VIENINGS and Hazel FORD. A service will be held in the Chapel of Jones and Rice, 43 Russell Road, at 10.45 a.m. on Saturday, thence the funeral will proceed to South End Cemetery.

IN MEMORIUM.

CLARKE. In memory of my husband, Arthur Claude CLARKE, passed away 6th January, 1942.

PIANG SEN. In memory of our mother, passed away 7th January, 1943. Remembered by Jimmy, Winnie and children, Gim, Line and Margaret.

PUFFETT. In memory of our father, who passed away 6th January, 1940. Remembered by Alex, Robert and Liz.

SMITH. In memory of our mother and grandmother, Hannie, who passed away 6th January, 1940. Remembered by Sam, Pop, Gwen, Corneels and children.

VAN EEDEN. In memory of Gert Stephanus, passed away 7 January, 1941.

WEHMEYER. In memory of John, passed away 6th January, 1944. Remembered by his wife and children Marlene and Erich.

Port Elizabeth, Monday, January 8, 1945.

BIRTHS.

DE LANGE. - To Mr and Mrs Douglas DE LANGE (nee Lena VAN NIEKERK), a Son on the 7th January, 1945.

ILSLEY. – To Mr and Mrs Gerald ILSLEY, a Son on 5th January, 1945, at Stoneham Maternity Home.

MINNY. – To Major and Captain (Mrs) W.F. MINNY (nee Dorothy DEXTER), a Daughter, at the Provincial Hospital, Port Elizabeth, on 7th January, 1+45.

TAIT. – To Mr and Mrs I. TAIT, 142 Commercial Road, a bonny Son on the 7th January, 1945.

TE BRUGGE. – To Mr and Mrs T. TE BRUGGE, a Son on the 5th at Mothers Hospital, Shepherd Street.

VAN ZYL. – To Sgt and Mrs J VAN ZYL (nee VOYSEY) a bonny Son on 6th January, 1945, at Elizabeth Nursing Home.

ENGAGEMENTS.

EBERHARDT – BURMEISTER. The engagement is announced of Sheila, youngest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs F.M. BURMEISTER of Umtata, and L/Cpl. EBERHARDT of 6th S.A. Armed Division, third eldest (twin) son of Mr and Mrs EBERHARDT of Sutterheim.

GANNON – BURKETT. The engagement is announced between Sheila May, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F.A. BURKETT of Port Elizabeth, and John Gerard, second son of Mrs and the late Mr, GANNON of Chester, England.

GERBER – PROUSE. The engagement is announced of Dolly, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J.S. GERBER, of Steytlerville, to W/O Sydney PROUSE, second son of Mr and Mrs F.J. PROUSE, of Mitcham, Surry.

MALLICK – ABRAHAMS. The engagement is announced between Abobaker, third son of Mr and Mrs (Gatiep) Omar MALLICK of Port Elizabeth, to Abasha, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr B. ABRAHAMS of Cape Town.

RYAN – BLASHKER. The engagement was announced on the 6th January, 1945, of Rosa,eldest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs A. BLASHKER, of Bulawayo, and Alexander William (Billy), only son of Mr and Mrs R. Ryan of Port Elizabeth.

SCHMIDT – BEUKES. The engagement is announced of Sweetie (Nurse) at Provincial Hospital, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W.J. SCHMIDT of Pearston and “Joyce” of the G.P.O. staff, PE, youngest son of Mr and Mrs H.J. OPPERMAN of Tarkastad.

VAN ROOYEN – SHARP. The engagement has been announced between Maria, only daughter of Mr and Mrs SHARP of Steytlerville, and Henry only son of Mr and Mrs VAN ROOYEN of Groenpoort, Willowmore.

TO BE MARRIED.

ENSLIN – NEWTON. The marriage of Mavis Rose, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert NEWTON od “De Vlei”, Middelburg, Cape, to Lieut Hubert ENSLIN (S.A.M.C.), son of the late Dr James S. ENSLIN and Mrs ENSLIN, late of Graaff Reinet , now Pretoria, will be solemnized at Middelburg on the 9th January at 3.30 p.m.

STRYDOM – SCHONBORN. Agnes, second eldest daughter of Mrs M. SCHONBORN and the late Mr R. SCHONBOURN, of Port Elizabeth, to A/Sgt. Eric STRYDOM(S.A.A.F.) ELDEST SON OF Mr and Mrs A.A. STRYDOM, also of Port Elizabeth, on 13th January at 3 p.m., at Sydenham Baptist Church. Reception at Hayman Hall.

MARRIED.

MOSTERT – DESCHAMPS. Married in Johannesburg on Saturday, the 6th January, 1945, Heather (Beatty), second daughter of Mr and Mrs H DESCHAMPS of Port Elizabeth, to Gerald James son of Mr and Mrs C.J.B. MOSTERT of Johannesburg.

THORPE – HERSELMAN. Married on the 30th December, at Knysna, Trooper Cecil THORPE, of Pienaar Street, Uitenhage, to Magdalena HERSELMAN of Knysna.

SILVER WEDDING.

MORTON – McLEOD. On 8th January, 1920, at Port Elizabeth, Esther Arabella McLEOD. Of Steytlerville, to John Henry MORTON of Port Elizabeth. Present address: 196 Mackay Street.

DEATHS.

CRESSWELL. Passed peacefully away at Bethbarachah, Kirkwood, on the 6th January, 1945, in his 74th year, Raleigh Trevelyan, second son of the late John Pearson CRESSWELL, M.D., of Highgate, London, and dearly beloved husband of Selina CRESSWELL. Interred South End Cemetery 7th inst.,

GILES. Passed peacefully away at 29 Clyde Street, on the 7th inst., Annie, beloved wife of C.W. GILES, in her 71st year. Funeral Private.

PETERSEN. Died at 22 Curtis Street, Korsten, on the 7th January, 1945, Piet PETERSEN, age 20 years. Funeral will leave the above address, this (Monday) afternoon at 4.15 for the North End Cemetery.

RANDRUP. Passed peacefully away on the 6th inst., at his residence, 88 Westbourne Road, Rudolph Heinrich Carl, beloved husband of Jessie RANDRUP and father of Ferdie, Ralph, Bertha and Amy in his 86th year, Interred South End Cemetery, Sunday the 7th Inst.

WILLIAMS. Passed peacefully away at 18 Thomas Street on the 7th January, 1945, Adam beloved husband of Lizzie WILLIAMS, at the age of 61 years, 4 months. Service at the above address this (Monday) afternoon at 2.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

ELS. – In memory of (Willie) who died on active service 8th January, 1941. Remembered by father, brother and sister.

PENNEL. - In memory of Arthur, killed in the air crash at Mbeya on the 8th January, 1941. Remembered by mom, dad, sisters and brother.

IN MEMORIUM.

GEDULD. In loving memory of Isaac Sakkie GEDULD. Died 8th January, 194?. Remembered by your Mother and Taff, Caroline, Guss and Solly, Ginnie, and Bertie, Ben and Sarah.

GRIMES. In memory of Walter, who passed away suddenly on 8th January, 1939.

PETERSON. In memory of John Arthur PETERSON, who died 7th January, 1935.

SAWYER. In memory of John Frederick Colin, accidently killed 7th January, 1929. Remembered by his mother, brother Reg (up North), Iris, Agnes and Lionel.

TAYLOR. In memory of Raymond, who passed away 8th January, 1944. Remembered by mom, dad, Doreen, Evelyn and Cecil.

WHALEY. In memory of Crawford WHALEY, who passed away 8th January, 1940. Remembered by his wife, George, Edwina, Crawford, Gillian, Dave, Sam, Olive, Olga and grandchildren.

Port Elizabeth, Tuesday, January 9, 1945.

BIRTHS.

BLIGNAUT. – To Mr and Mrs J. BLIGNAUT (nee Maria STRYDOM), a bonny daughter at 8 Voyle Avenue.

COETZEE. – To Victor and Barbara (nee MOOLMAN), a fine son on the 6th January.

CROUS. – To Mr and Mrs P. CROUS, a bonny Son on the 8th January.

JOYNT. - To Phillip and Doreen, a bonny son on the 8th January, 1945, at provincial Hospital, Port Elizabeth.

MILLER. – To Leading Stoker (S.A.N.F.) AND Mrs John MILLER (Hannah JACOBS), Heathfield, Cape Town, a lovely son on the 31st December, 1944.

STUART-BAILY. – To Bill and Marjorie (nee CHRISTOPHER) a daughter at Eastwood Nursing Home, Pretoria, on 3rd January, 1945.

VENTER. - To Sgt and Mrs VENTER, S.A. Police, Korsten, a Daughter on 8th January, 1945, at Elizabeth Nursing Home.

ENGAGEMENTS.

RYAN – BLASHKER. The engagement was announced on the 6th January, 1945, of Rosa, eldest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs A. BLASHKER, of Bulawayo, and Alexander William (Billy), only son of Mr and Mrs R. Ryan of Port Elizabeth.

WARKUS – JOHNSON. The engagement is announced between Daphne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A.C. WARKUS of Kingwilliamstown, and P.A.O ”Eddie” JOHNSON, S.A.A.F. eldest son of lieut. and Mrs L.F. JOHNSON, of Port Elizabeth.

TO BE MARRIED.

STRYDOM – SCHONBORN. Agnes, second eldest daughter of Mrs M. SCHONBORN and the late Mr R. SCHONBORN of Port Elizabeth, to A/Sgt. Eric STRYDOM (S.A.A.F.), eldest son of Mr and Mrs A.A. STRYDOM, also of Port Elizabeth, on 13th January, at 3 p.m., at Queen Street Baptist Church (not Sydenham). Reception at Hayman Hall.

MARRIED.

BROWN- TRICKEY - GELDENHUYS. On Saturday 30th December at 2.30 p.m. in the Congregational Church Pearson Street, Gaye the youngest daughter of the Rev and Mrs G.P. GELDENHUYS, to Francis George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F.F. BROWN-TRICKEY, of Gloucester, England.

PEO – WILSON. Anna Elizabeth PEO (born MOOLMAN) to Edward Sharrot WILSON, on 30th December, 1944, by special licence.

REED – WILSON. On Saturday, 6th January, 1945, in St Cuthbert’s Church, Port Elizabeth. Joyce WILSON, of Port Elizabeth, to Ralph (S.A.N.F.), son of Mr and Mrs B.G. REED, of Zuney.

DEATHS.

FERREIRA. – Passed away at the Elizabeth Donkin Hospital on 8th January, 1945, Betsy beloved wife of Connel, Funeral from Een Dragsaal, Kensington, 2.30 this (Tuesday) afternoon.

FOURIE. – Passed peacefully away at Cookhouse on the 8th January, 1945, Hendrik Petrus, beloved husband of Johanna Christina FOURIE at the age of 69 years. (Late of 64 Perkin Street). Service in the Dutch Reformed Church, Geard Street, this (Tuesday) morning at 11 o’clock. Thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery.

LOW KEE. – Died at 52 Pier Street on the 8th January, 1945, William, dearly beloved husband of Liza LOW KEE, at the age of 64 years. The funeral will leave the Blessed Oliver Plunket Church to-day, at 3 o’clock, for the North End Cemetery.

McCALLUM. – Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital on the 8th January, 1945, Margaret McCALLUM, mother of Margaret and Duncan, in her 78th year. (Late of 24 Gordon Terrace.) Service in the Hill Presbyterian Church, Belmont Terrace, tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

WILLIAMS. Sig. Richard Herbert WILLIAMS died of wounds in Italy, 1st January. Son of the late Mr and Mrs F. WILLIAMS and brother of Lily VAN NIEKERK.

IN MEMORIUM.

ALVAREZ. – In memory of Edward Jule, who passed away 8th January 1944.Remembered by Joe, Kath, John, Denise, Louisa, and the boys, Tilly, Willie and grandchildren.

BIRD. – In memory of Arthur Albert (Bertie), who died as the result of an accident on the 8th January, 1942.

BLACK. – In memory of Teddy, who passed away on the 8th January 1938. Remembered by Dollie.

FOURIE. – In memory of Joe, who passed away on the 9th January, 1942.

KRUGER. – In memory of Peter, who passed away on the 9th January, 1942.

WHALEY. – In memory of Alice Winifred Jessie WHALEY, who passed away on the 9th January, 1933.

Port Elizabeth, Thursday, January 11, 1945.

BIRTHS.

ALDERSLADE. – To Mr and Mrs F. ALDERSLADE, at the Provincial Hospital, a Daughter on the 9th January.

BARNARD. – A bonny wee Daughter to, Valda, at Elizabeth Nursing Home, to Mrs and Sgt. A. BARNARD, S.A.P. Port Elizabeth.

RADEMEYER. - To Mr and Mrs Pieter Rademeyer of Zwartkops, a Daughter at the Elizabeth Nursing Home.

TAYLOR. – To Mr and Mrs H.D.G.J. TAYLOR (nee Shelagh NICHOLSON), a Son, on January 8th, at Stoneham Nursing Home.

VAN DER WALT. – At the Elizabeth Nursing Home, to Mr and Mrs J.M. VAN DER WALT, a Son on the 10th instant.

BARMITZVAH.

GOCHIN. – Arnold, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Sam GOCHIN, will read a portion of the Law, on Saturday, January 13th, at the Raleigh Street Synagogue. At home Sunday (the 14th), 5 – 7 p.m.

ENGAGEMENTS.

BARNES – MILLS. The engagement is announced between Norma MILLS and Ayliff BARNES, both of Port Elizabeth.

PARKER – WRIGHT. The engagement has been announced between Audrey, daughter of Mrs W.M. PARKER of Port Elizabeth and F/O Ken WRIGHT of Copmanthorpe, York, England.

PRICE – BRITO. The engagement is announced between Mary, only daughter of Mr and the late Mrs M. BRITO, of Port Elizabeth, and Denys, only son of Mr and Mrs W. PRICE, of Birmingham, England.

WELGEMOED – TERBLANCHE. The engagement has been announced between, Florence, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.G. WELGEMOED, Uitenhage, and Louis, only son of Mr J.T. TERBLANCHE, Bieslesvlei, Jansenville.

MARRIED.

SCRIMGEOUR – ROSS. On the 10th January by the Rev . W.D. CAMPBELL, at St Columbus Church, Port Elizabeth, James A. SCRIMGEOUR, to Frances A. ROSS. Both of Kirkwood.

DEATHS.

BERINGTON. – Passed away suddenly , Alice BERINGTON at Uit Komst on January 9th.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

BOUWER. Cpl. J.H. BOUWER, killed in action in Italy on 28th October. Your birthday, dear and you’re no more. Inserted by Jeanette.

MACMILLAN. Pvt. A.D. MACMILLAN, 2nd Transvaal Scottish, killed in action, Sollum, 11 January 1942. Missed by Mac, Doss and Greenie.

IN MEMORIUM.

BOARD. – In memory of Sarah, who passed away 16 January, 1939 at Benoni.

EGGBERRY. – Hester, accidently killed, 11 January, 1940. Remembered by mother and Sister Rita.

PETERS. – Felicity, passed away 11th January, 1940.

SCHULTZ. – In memory of our Mother, who passed away 10th January, 1940.

WEISS. – In memory of James Curry WEIS, minister of Union Church for 20 years. Passed to higher service, January 10th 1932.

Port Elizabeth, Friday, January 12, 1945.

BIRTHS.

DAVIS. – To Pauline, wife of Leo DAVIS, a Son, on 11th Inst.

GREEFF. – To Mr and Mrs A.J. GREEFF, a bonny daughter on the 10th, at the Shepherd Nursing Home.

TYLER. – To Lieut. and Mrs Ray TYLER (nee Bea STROMSOE), a Daughter at the Provincial Hospital on the 11th January.

VAN DER WALT. – At the Elizabeth Nursing Home, to Mr and Mrs J.M. VAN DER WALT, a Son on the 10th INSTANT.

ENGAGEMENTS.

LEVIN – SHER. The engagement was announced in Johannesburg of Meyer, son of Mr and the late Mrs E. LEVIN of Port Elizabeth, to Fanny, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs SHER of Johannesburg.

VAN DYK – DE KLERK. The engagement is announced between Sister DE KLERK, of the Grey Hospital, Kingwilliamstown, formerly of the Provincial Hospital, Port Elizabeth, and P.J. de V. VAN DYK, of the Lawson Brown High School, Port Elizabeth.

DEATHS.

BELLINGAN. – Passed Peacefully away at the Queen Mary Hospital, Uitenhage, Andre Floris BELLINGAN, at the age of 3 years 6 months. Funeral from no 1 Parkin Street, Uitenhage, at 3 o’clock to-day.

BLOM. - Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital on the 11th January, 1945, Benjamin, beloved husband of Pearlie, in his 32 year. Service in Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road this (Friday) afternoon at 4.45, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery.

DE BEER. – Died at the Provincial Hospital on the 11th January, 1945, Johanna, beloved wife of Jacob DE BEER, in her 28th year. Service in Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Friday) afternoon at 2.30, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery.

HILL. – Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital, on the 11th inst., Edith, wife of E.E.S. HILL, in her 58th year. Service in St John’s Church, Church Road, Walmer, this (Friday) afternoon at 5.30 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery.

MITHA. – J.C. passed peacefully away at 4.45 p.m. yesterday (Thursday), 11 January, 1945. Service will leave 213 Queen Street to-day at 2 o’clock for the North End Cemetery, where the remains will be cremated.

MUNZER. – Passed away at the Provincial Hospital, on the 11th January, 1945, Maria Elizabeth (Lucy) (nee GROBLER), beloved wife of Siegbert MUNZER, at the age of 37 years. Service in Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, to-day (Friday), at 3.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery.

OOSTHUIZEN. – Passed peacefully away at Kirkwood on the 7th January, 1945, Salomon Johannes, beloved husband of Johanna OOSTHUIZEN, at the age of 45 years. Interred at Kirkwood on the 8th January, 1945.

ROSENBURG. – The funeral of Lawrence ROSENBERG, aged 60 years, will take place at Vee Plaas to-day (Friday) at 3 o’clock.

STOPFORTH. – Passed away suddenly at Uitenhage on the 10th inst., Lesley, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs P.E. STOPFORTH. Funeral will leave 1 Scanlen Street, Uitenhage, at 10 a.m., Saturday, 13th January.

IN MEMORIUM.

JUICE. – In memory of Jim, just two years ago to-day.

NOBILI. – Eric, who was accidently drowned at “Toekomst” Somerset East, on the 12th January 1936.

PILLAY. – Soendro, passed away on the 12th January, 1942.

SHEPHERD. – In memory of John Douglas (Jack) who passed away two years ago to-day. Remembered by wife, Nell, and father of Nancy and Joe (up North) and Betty.

Port Elizabeth, Tuesday, February 27, 1945.

BIRTHS.

BLAIR. – To Flying Officer and Mrs W.L. BLAIR, on February 26th., a Daughter, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home.

LOTTERING. – To Mr and Mrs J.J. LOTTERING, at 201 Kempston Road, a Daughter.

MEYER. – To Mr and Mrs N.T. MEYER, Upper Pier Street, a bonny Daughter on the 26th February.

PETERS. – To Mr and Mrs C.I. PETERS, a Daughter at Stoneham Nursing Home on the 25th inst.

WEBSTER. – To Vaughn and Phyllis (nee DWIGHT), on the 20th February, at Walvis Bay, a Daughter.

ENGAGEMENTS.

CHERRY - COWIE. The engagement has been announced between Avis Doreen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F.A. COWIE, and Ronald James, youngest son of Sgt and Mrs W.B. CHERRY. Both of Port Elizabeth.

WALKER - SHEPHERDSON. The engagement is announced between Molly Kathleen SHEPHERDSON, only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. SHEPHERDSON, of Kalk Bay, and Selwyn Frank WALKER, son of Mr and Mrs Frank B. WALKER, of Port Elizabeth.

WRIGHT – SWIFT. The engagement is announced of Mary Lorna RUSHMER, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr A.M. WRIGHT, of Park Avenue, East London.

TO BE MARRIED.

SPARKS – VAN ANTWERPEN. To be married at the Dutch Reformed Church, George, on the 3rd March, 1945, Joyce daughter of Mr and Mrs C. VAN ANTWERPEN of Seekoegat, Oudtshoorn and Lawrence, son of Mr and Mrs S. SPARKS, Adelaide.

MARRIED.

GREAVES – BRADFORD. On Saturday the 24th , 1945, at the Cape Road Baptist Church, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. John POORTER, Joan, daughter of Mr and Mrs R.H. BRADFORD of Port Elizabeth, to Benjamin, son of Mr and Mrs J. GREAVES of Johannesburg.

NICOL – DUNCOMBE RAE. On the 24th February at St Andrew’s Church, Walmer, L/Swan Margaret B. DUNCOMBE RAE S.A.W.A.N.S. (V), only daughter of Commander (S) and Mrs DUNCOMBE RAE, Walmer, to Lieut. Gordon J.H. NICOL, S.A.N.F. (V), only son of Mrs G.M. NICHOL, Port Elizabeth.

DEATHS.

FUN SUM. – Died at Highfield Road on the 25th February, 1945. William Thomas, husband of Violet FUN SUM, at the age of 34 years. Service at Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery.

HOLMES. - Passed away peacefully at the National Hospital, Bloemfontein, early on Friday the 23rd of February, 1945, Cuthbert Gordon HOLMES of “Sheens Post,” Tweespruit, in his 65th year.

NAMSOO MOODALLAR. - Passed peacefully away at 3 Rock Street, on the 26th February, 1945, Rangsamy (known as David), late Night Porter, King Edward Hotel(, Husband of Fatima. Funeral from the above address this (Tuesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock, for the South End Cemetery.

SINGH. - Passed away at the Elizabeth Donkin Hospital on the 26th February, 1945, Destiny Dawn Theresa, daughter of Mr and Mrs SINGH, at the age of 13 years. The funeral will leave 264 Malay Street, Uitenhage, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 3.30 o’clock, for the Uitenhage Cemetery.

ZEELIE. – Passed away suddenly ay 26 Ambrose Street, on the 24th February, 1945, Agnes Martha, at the age of 59 years, widow of the late Samuel ZEELIE and mother of Ernest (up NORTH), Godfrey (in Italy), Pearl and Ruby.

IN MEMORIAM.

CURRIE. – In memory of Walter, who passed away 27th February, 1937. Remembered by George, Nina, Dawn and Craig.

HUNTER. – In memory of June, who passed away 27th February, 1943.

INGRAM. – In memory of Ralph Herman, who passed away 27th February, 1943. Remembered by David.

NICHOLSON. – In memory of Jack, who was accidentally killed at Debe Neck on the 27th February, 1943. (late S.A.R.)

OLDFIELD. – In memory of Audrey Margaret OLDFIELD, who passed away at Durban, on the 27th February, 1941. Remembered by George.

Port Elizabeth, Wednesday, March 28, 1945.

BIRTHS.

DRANSFIELD. – To Mr and Mrs L. DRANSFIELD, a Son at Stoneham Maternity Home, 26th March.

ENGAGEMENTS.

DEARDEN – McNULLY. The engagement is announced between Ethel, youngest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs J.D. McNULLY of Witbank, to Gerald, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. DEARDEN of Zwartkops, Port Elizabeth.

MARGOLIS – GOODMAN. The engagement is announced between Jean, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. MARGOLIS, of Port Elizabeth, and Charles, eldest son of Mr and Mrs M. GOODMAN of Johannesburg.

TO BE MARRIED.

PIKE – DUGMORE. To be married in the Commemoration Church, Grahamstown, on Saturday, April 7th, 1945, at 3 p.m., Olive, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs T.E. DUGMORE, of Clumber, to Percy, only son of Mr and Mrs R.L. PIKE, of Clumber. Reception at Dick’s Reception Rooms, Grahamstown.

TERBLANCHE – FERREIRA. To be married at the Dutch Reformed Church, Geard Street, to-day (Wednesday) 28th March, at 6 o’clock p.m., Irene, daughter of Mr and Mrs TERBLANCHE to Solly, son of the late Mr and Mrs FERREIRA of Humansdorp.

MARRIED.

DUNNERCLIFFE – WALKER. On Saturday the 24th, Mavis Ann, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E.A.E. WALKER to Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs R. DUNNERCLIFFE, of Yorkshire.

DEATHS.

BRADFIELD. – Called home suddenly o March 23rd, at his home “Dellmore,” Port Alfred, Joshua Davies (Jos), husband of Allie and father of Thelma and Ronald, aged 61 years.

MANN. – Passed away at the Provincial Hospital on the 27th March, 1945, Edward MANN, at the age of 59 years. Service in Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery.

SHAW. – Passed peacefully away at Johannesburg on the 25th March, 1945, Ann, widow of the late Giles SHAW, and beloved mother of Mary, Molly, Tom, Ben, Joe, Herbie, in her 92nd year.

UREN. – Johanna, passed away suddenly at 51 Sprigg Street, Cradock, 26th March, 1945.

WEBSTER. – Passed peacefully away at Cradock, on 26th March, 1945, William Lawrence (Lolly), son of Mrs and the late Mr S.W. WEBSTER, at the age of 31 years.

ROLL OF HONOUR.

SMITH. – In memory of Pte. Frederick Arthur SMITH, who died as a prisoner of war, on 28th March, 1943. Remembered by his wife, Jack and John.

WOUNDED.

HOLMES. Tpr. Leonard C.K. HOLMES, son of Mr and Mrs L.F. HOLMES, Gipson Road, accidentally injured battle area, 21st March, sustaining burns on chin, neck, chest and both hands.

IN MEMORIAM.

ABBITT. – In memory of James, who passed away 28th March, 1934.

CLARKE. – In memory of Stella, who passed away 28th March, 1939. Remembered by Mom, Dad, Marjorie and Joy.

GUNN. – In memory of Melville, who passed away 28th March, 1936.

HUMAN. – In memory of Alice Janet, who passed away 28th March, 1944. Remembered by her husband and family, by Iris, Neville and grandchildren.

KOYD. – In memory of Joseph KOYD, who passed away 28th March, 1943.

PILLAY. – In memory of Coopoosamy, who passed away 28th March, 1940.

Port Elizabeth, Tuesday, March 29, 1945.

BIRTHS.

GARDINER. – Jen and Jim GARDINER, a Daughter, at Provincial Hospital, 27th.

GREEN. – To A/M Douglas (Italy) and Norma (nee JEANES), a bonny Son, on the 27th March, at the Mothers Home.

MOORE. – To Lt. and Mrs W.J. MOORE (nee Thora EVERLEIGH), a bonny Son, at Elizabeth Nursing Home, on 28th March.

ENGAGEMENTS.

CONNOCK – ANGUS. The engagement is announced of Clodagh, youngest daughter of Mrs V. CONNOCK, and the late Mr F.W. CONNOCK, of Uitenhage, to Guy Frederick, second son of the late Mr and Mrs W. ANGUS, of “Ravensworth,” Dalton, Natal.

DEARDEN – McNALLY. The engagement is announced between Ethel, youngest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs J.D. McNALLY of Witbank, to Gerald, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. DEARDEN of Zwartkops, Port Elizabeth.

TO BE MARRIED.

BURL – LINDER. The marriage of Captain Raymond Ponsonby BURL, D.F.C., S.A.A.F., second son of Mr and Mrs E.E.P. BURL, and Sergeant Yvonne LINDER, Survey Services, S.A.E.C., eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs I.A. LINDER, will take place at St Bartholomew’s Church, Alice, C.P., at 3 p.m. on the 7th April. Congratulations at the Toc H Hall, Alice.

FERREIRA – LOTTER. To be married in the Dutch Reformed Church, Loerie, Mona, eldest daughter of Sgt. and Mrs M.P. LOTTER, Loerie, to Eugene, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. FERREIRA, Grahamstown at 11 a.m. on 31st March, 1945.

HUGHES – DELPORT. To be married in St Peter’s Church, Cradock, on the 7th April, 1945, at 3 p.m., Joan, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J.M. HUGHES, to Izak, eldest son of Mr and the late Mrs I.Z. DELPORT of Grahamstown District. Congratulations 58 Sprigg Street.

MACPHERSON – SCHAFER. To be married at Pier Street, on Monday, 2nd April, 1945, at 2.30 p.m., Eunice Hargreaves, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G.W. SCHAFER, 199 Walmer Road, to Donald, only son of Mr and Mrs Duncan MACPHERSON, both of Port Elizabeth.

PATRICK – MACKRIEL. To be married at St Phillip’s Church, on Monday, 2nd April, at 11 a.m., Gladys Dorothy, only daughter of Mrs D. PATRICK and the late Mr T. PATRICK, to George, youngest son of Mrs J. MACKRIEL and the late Mr T. MACKRIEL. Congratulations: 7 Cotton Road, Dowerville.

RUSSELL – FICK. At Victoria Park Baptist Church, on April 2nd, at 5.30 p.m., Grace, daughter of Mrs S.E. FICK of Walmer, to Hilton Edwin, son of Mr and Mrs L.T. RUSSELL of Queenstown.

MARRIED.

FERREIRA – CUMBERLEGE. Married 26th March, Joyce, youngest daughter of Pte. and Mrs FERREIRA, to Corporal Bill CUMBERLEGE, S.A.A.F. Both of Port Elizabeth.

GOLDEN WEDDING.

DENFORD. – Mr and Mrs W.H. DENFORD will celebrate their Golden Wedding, at Hougham Park, Coega, on Saturday 31-3-45, married at St Luke’s Church, Bristol, 1895.

DEATHS.

ENTERKIN. – Accidentally killed on March 26, at Durban James K. (Jimmie), dearly loved brother of Mrs Jeannie BLACK, Girdlestone Street, Port Elizabeth. Interred at Durban, Thursday, 29th March.

EVANS. – Passed away at Alexandria, on the 26th March, 1945, Kenneth Pringle Rex EVANS, only son of the late Edgar and Emmie EVANS.

MACDONALD. - Passed away peacefully at Johannesburg, on the 25th March, 1945, Jane McMillan, widow of the late Charles MACDONALD and beloved mother of Duncan and Nell, in her 68th year. Service at Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, on Saturday morning at 10.30 o’clock, after which the ashes will be interred at South End Cemetery.

PALMER. – Passed peacefully away at Cathcart on the 28th March, 1945, Louisa (nee CURRIN), beloved wife of R. PALMER, late of Port Elizabeth.

VAN GREENEN. - Passed peacefully away at Cradock on the 26th March, 1945, Johanna VAN GREENEN (Madam UREN). Service at 63 Walmer Road, Port Elizabeth, tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2.30 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery.

St John’s Nursing Division. The superintendents of the 7th and 9th nursing division request all members to assemble at the Randall Street gates of the South End Cemetery at 2.45 o’clock, Friday, for the purpose of attending the funeral of the late A/S Johanna UREN.

IN MEMORIAM.

DE LA MARE. In memory of my husband who passed away 2 years ago today, 29th March, 1943.

KRUGER. In memory of Zirkie, who passed away 29th March, 1943. Remembered by ROUX and VAN RENSBURG families.

VAN DER BERG. In memory of Magritha Isabella who passed away on 29th March, 1939. Remembered by sisters, Hester and Sarie.