Sanson

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 111, 12 May 1945, Page 6

Sanson

(From Our Own Correspondent.) At a meeting of the Sanson-Ohakea branch of the Primary Production Council Mr. C. E. Vile presided. The chairman stated that the canvas of the district for the growing of wheat was almost completed. Over 500 acres had been promised but even though the response had been good, a further 200 acres had to be found somewhere or other to fulfil the allocation for the district. However, ho was very pleased to say that some of the farmers were prepared to grow more wheat than the canvassed amount if they could be quite sure that the appeal was as genuine as the chairman had stated. In answer to a question as to liow the wheat was going to be sown and harvested, Mr. Vile stated that some of our returned men had taken up contracting and there was no occasion for the farmer to become anxious. The following resolution, moved by Mr. C. E. Eglinton and seconded by Mr. Boyne Lawrence, was carried: “That this meeting of members of the SandonOhakea branch of the Primary Production Council is of the unanimous opinion that the erection of six State houses of the two-bedroom and a porch type, are absolutely essential in this district for farm workers and strongly recommends that each house should have sufficient ground for the tenant to run a cow. Mr. A. Kilpatrick moved, seconded by Mr. C. E. Vile and carried; “That as the return of more men from the Middle East was likely, the Manawatu Primary Production Council urge the Government to release these and as many other servicemen as possible for productive work as food was so greatly needed, and, if labour was made available, much more could be produced.” Over 200 members of the community assembled in the hall on Wednesday to take part in a service sponsored by the Patriotic' Society and conducted by the Rev. 11. Spencer, Methodist Minister. Associated with Rev. Spencer on. the platform were Messrs A. Kilpatrick (president), H. V. Bond and A. K. Drew. In the evening a Victory dance was held to welcome home L/Br. Lumsden, Corporal J. Hepburn and Private Jack Fay. The hall was tastefully decorated and the stage much beflagged. The large assembly joined in a Victory March and at the conclusion stood to attention during the singing of the National Anthem. Miss Pat. J3radnock entertained with a Sailor’s hornpipe and Irish Jig. Mr. H. V. Bond made the usual presentations to the returned men, welcoming them home and thanking them for the heavy part they had played while overseas on behalf of the peoples of the Empire and of the allied nations. As already advertised the local branch of the Plunket Society is holding a dance on Thursday evening, May 17th inst. All are assured of good music, a good supper and a good time. As this is a worthy cause it is hoped that much support will be forthcoming.