Rangiwahia

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 92, 19 April 1945, Page 7

Rangiwahia

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. W. Boshier, chairman, said he was pleased to see so many at the householders’ meeting on Wednesday night and that some ladies were present, ffiie secretary gave a satisfactory balance sheet and a comprehensive report on the year’s activities, the takings from the recent concert were £2l 5s 9d. Various petitions were considered re bus route extensions. If the bus ran half a mile further to Mangarimu on the Mangarimu-llinau run, eight children would benefit, some still having one and two mile 3 respectively to walk. It was asked that, the route be extended slightly to Hinau also. Settlers with small children asked that the Ivarewarewa route be extended. Mrs. L. Sweet made a request that the Ruahino route be extended to enable her small son to get to school. In the future it is hoped that a bus will bo bring in eight more children from that district. Mr. Rodgers, headmaster, reported that the school national savings began by depositing £ll 11s 6d the first week. There will be no special effort on parents’ day. Visitors are invited to the school to observe the usual routine work. This will be at the ond of the term, date to be decided. Mr. Boshier thanked the committee for the cooperation in work done oq the grounds, and the ladies for their help with functions concerned with the school, Mr. Billinghurst also being thanked for the efficient way he discharged his duties as secretary. Mr. Boshier also mentioned the cooperation existing between staff and x>upils. Mr. Rodgers exercised discipline and held the respect of tho children. Mrs. McNeely, infant mistress, has received the good news of her husband’s homecoming. Mrs. T. A. Beilski is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. D. Fraser, Rongotea. The car belonging to Mr. H. Fankhauser, stoleu on Friday evening by three youths, was found on Saturday near Mr. T. A. Duncan's, Hunterville. Fortunately, it was not damaged except for a dented mudguard. There were a dozen cux>s in the car, bought for the local hall. Three were broken and a bunch of keys, the car key and a driver V licence was taken. The card evening for library funds was once again a success, funds being augmented by those attending the Farmers’ Union meeting arriving for supper. Winners were Mrs. Meads, Snr., and W. Melrose, the consolations going to Mrs. Tompkins and Mr. L.

Pawsou. Peg prizes went to Mesdames James and J. Martin. Rev. Samuda, Mangaweka, held a memorial service in honour of the late President Roosevelt at the Anglican Church, Rangiwahia, on Sunday last, giving an arresting address. Passing of Mrs. Lavinia Carr. The late Mrs. Lavinia Carr, whose death, occurred recently, was born in Ashburton in 1873, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rapley. When she was eight years of age the family moved to Le Bon’s Bay, Banks Peninsula. Iu 1890 they moved once more, this time to Woodville, North Island. In 1898 she married Mr. Jack Stewart Carr and came to live at Mangarimu, in the Rangiwahia district, her children later attending the Mangarimu school, where the family also attended the Methodist services. Although generally unable to attend meetings the late Mrs. Carr was an active member of the Methodist Ladies’ Guild, making good contributions to tho annual stall with her sewing. She was of a very cheery disposition and everyone visiting her felt welcome. After living for 46 years in the district she passed away at her home, after a long illness. Left to mourn their loss are her husband and family, of whom two sous live in the Rangiwahia district, Willian (Ruahine) and Albert (Mangarimu), a daughter, Mrs. Smith (Venie) Brooklyn; also Hugh, Stratford (twins), and Jack (Dib) Palmerston North, R.N.Z.A.F. There are 9 grandchildren. After a service at the Methodist Church the interment took place at the Rangiwahia cemetery, the officiating minister being tho Rev. Bligh of Feildiug. The pallbearers were her sons Messrs William, Albert, Hugh and Dib Carr, and Messrs L. G. Rose and A. J. Martin. Many friends attended and a wealth of floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased lady was held. ZANN RELIEVES PILES. ZAXN has given relief to hundreds. Send 9d. stamps for generous trial treatment. Zann Pty., Box 9525, (B. M. Appleton, 154 Featherston Street), Wellington.