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Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 160, 8 July 1943, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS FINALLY TO-DAY 2 and 7.15. Mctro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s “ A YANK AT ETON ” Starring MICKEY ROONEY lan Hunter Freddie Bartholomew (Approved for Universal Exhibition.) REGENT TO-MORROW —2, 5 and 7.45. “ WAKE ISLAND ” “ WAKE ISLAND ” Early on a sunny December day in 1941 an epic of human courage upparalleled in history began on a tiny island in the Pacific*—WAKE ISLAND. The tight little sandy stretch of land was attacked by the Japs, with savage ruthlessness, on the same day as Pearl Harbour. Radio and wireless hurled the news back home across thousands of miles of ocean. The peoplo were stunned; they were furious, vengeful. There were some four hundred Marine officers and men on WAKE ISLAND, and over a thousand civilian defence workers. The Japs lashed out with what they thought would be a crushing blow. Giant planes bombed every inch of the unprotected island. The Marines held. One day, two ispys, three days. The attacks grew moro ferocious. The Japs sent moro planes, more ships. Four days, five days, six days. An inferno raged on WAKE ISLAND. The Marines lashed back, making the Japs pay a frightful price. At home America was thrilled by the magnificent stand. Its heart went out to those men who were setting an example of heroism and courage to inspire the whole nation. This is the story of unparalleled heroism told in personal terms of men against a background of cannon, diving, shrieking planes, thundering warships, death-splitting machineguns. “ WAKE ISLAND ” “ WAKE ISLAND ” —Starring BRIAN DONLEVY MACDONALD CAREY ROBERT PRESTON ALBERT DEKKER A story of heroism and sacrifice for the wives, sweethearts, mothers and sisters of all Free Men. EE GENT FEATUKETTES. Plans at C. and CPs, 7178. (Approved tor Universal Exhibition.) GREY CABS PHONE 8164 GENERAL NOTICES QANTERBURY JOCKEY £JLUB GRAND NATIONAL MEETING, 1943. AUGUST 7th and 14th. T7VNTRIES for the N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE, SYDENHAM HURDLES and WINTER CUP (First Day); LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE and N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL HURDLE RACE (Second Day), WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JULY 9th, at 5 p.m. F. T. H. BELL, P.O. Box 385, Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH, C.l. Telegrams: “TURF.” PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL. MOTOR DRIVERS’ LICENSES. TTNTIL further notice all applications for renewal or issue of Drivers’ Licenses will be dealt with only at the Gas and Electricity Department Showrooms adjoining the Council Office, The Square., Hours 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Except Saturday, when the office will j be closed. J. R. HARDIE, Town Clerk. July 6th, 1943. PALMERSTON NORTH SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. The PUBLIC is earnestly requested to notify the Society of any act of cruelty that comes under notice. Secretary: Mr. A. F. Wimsett, Church Street, ’Phono 6033. BUY YOUR MEAT WHERE YOU CAN GET BEST QUALITY AT LOWEST PRICES CO-OP MEAT AUCTION ONLY ADDRESS: KING ST., P.N. The Shop That Keeps The Prices Down I MADGE MOTOR SERVICE FROM PALMERSTON NORTH TO FOXTON and BEACH, FEILDING, SHANNON and POHANGINA. Timetables and Information from Drivers. HEAD OFFICE, 100 Raugitikei St., P.N. D. F. SMILLIE, Phone 5260. Secretary. CHIMNEY TOPS HEAVY GAUGE IRON As Supplied by Ministry of Supplies. P. D. WILLS & SONS, 318 RTTAHJNE STREET, P.N. Plume ,7222