Grace General Hospital - Our Days of Grace Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Marjorie Ronald — Swan River, Manitoba. “A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” Maxim Another Ronald to come through the rigours of training. Her skills in fashions and sewing make her wardrobe our envy. Marg’s pleasant smile and gentle manner make her the friend she it. Usually seen on second floor eating doughnuts. Some people never learn! Future plans—nursing at the West Coast. Captain Hendrika Schipper —Medicine Hat, Alberta. “The short period of life is long enough for living well and honourably.” Ibid. Our gal with the ready answer. Sparkling blue eyes with an infectious smile, but not as quiet as she appears. Future plans—Hopes for a future in the mission field. Good luck, Skip. Jane Scotchmer — Fort Garry, Manitoba. “Look to the essence of a thing, whether it be a point of doctrine, of practice, or of interpreta¬ tion.” Antonius Jane is a quiet, friendly girl who is a loyal and true pal to all. She is another of our girls who along with her roommate, came back from Christmas holidays with a sparkler. Her ambition, determina¬ tion, and willingness will help her succeed any¬ where. Future plans—Children’s Hospital. Joan Stanley — Brandon, Ma nitoba. “Silence is the most perfect expression of scorn.” Shaw A true brunette with beautiful brown eyes. Appears quiet and serious on the outside, but out¬ ward appearances can be deceiving. Well known for her hairdressing abilities. Future plans — touring California with Jean. 30

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Shirley Moffaii — Gregg, Manitoba. “The days that make us happy, make us wise.” John Masefield Received a diamond to help her through her affiliation at Selkirk. One of our quieter girls with a timid giggle. Spent most of her training on third centre. Occupies a chair in the lounge on second watching T.V. and doing fancywork. Future plans—• Ritchie, nursing, Ritchie! Olive Oakes —Gladstone, Manitoba. “If you stop to be kind, you must swerve often from your path.” Mary Webb She was a Saskatchewanite, and still is, at heart. Where there’s fun and food, there’s Olive. A willing participant in Glee Club and Young People’s, she also enjoys dancing and all sports. Future plans—A country hospital, then Europe. Adina Penner — Steinbach, Manitoba. “Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers.” Tennyson This efficient, enthusiastic lady is a real worker. She is Secretary-treasurer of the Year Book and active in N.C.F. If you need a friend or advice, see Adina. Future plans—Indefinite—country hospital. Brooke Riddell — Warren, Manitoba. “I have been one acquainted with the night.” Robert Frost Brooke, with her mischievous brown eyes, has warmed many a heart. These hemlines—what a problem! Especially with eight uniforms. One of her mysteries includes just how that poor nose of hers remains so straight. Her interest in Vancouver has now moved to Regina. Future plans—work in a city hospital. 29

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Sonia Siarchuk — Yorkton, Saskatchewan. “You ain’t heard nothin’ yet folks.” Jolson. Busy! Busy! That’s our Sonia. If not in the sewing room then “apple-pieing” beds. Always popular for her food from home. Can hold up her end of any argument especially defending Saskatchewan. Future plans—Back to Saskatchewan or north to Thompson. Doreen Thorpe Kenora, Ontario. “I had a pleasant time with my mind for it is happy.” L. M. Alcott One of our very busy members of the Residence Committee and Glee Club. Among the first of 6 IB to receive a diamond. This blue-eyed blonde also proved her worth as a patient. Often found trying to arrange days off to go home. Future plans—St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kenora. Georgina Tomms — Brandon, Manitoba. “After the coffee, things ain’t so bad.” Knibbs Our lively redhead with the ambitious sense of humour. Banking pays pretty good dividends eh, Jean? When not going home or to her friends, Jean is often “out”. Future plans—among other things— a tour of California. Phyllis Tohms — St. Vital, Manitoba. “Time is a sandpile we run our fingers in.” Carl Sandburg Punctuality is a must for this tall, curly-haired gal. Phyllis’s motto—“Early to bed, early to rise— Early enough to crochet before going on duty. Well known for her CH’itis and her housemaid’s knee. Always found sleeping, studying, or at home. Future plans—work at Grace or possibly the Arctic will beckon. 31