THE Opunake Times Established 1894 Office: Fox St., Opunake. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1948. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Opunake Times, 20 February 1948, Page 2

THE Opunake Times Established 1894 Office: Fox St., Opunake. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1948. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Sift Evening. A gift evening will be tendered Miss -Joyce Sinclar and Mr. Eric Brooks in the St. Patrick's Hall, tomorrow evening and a welcome is extended to all. An advertisement aop ears in this issue. Petrol Coupons, The return to’ the issuing of petrol coupons on Wednesday has increased the duties of the- staff of the local Post Office, and a steady stream of motorists has kept the issuing officer busy during the past two days. Farewell Arranged, Members of the Opunake Amateur Athletic Club, Opunake Football Club and friends of Hughie and Jack Shields are invited to attend a farewell smoko, in their honour, to he held next Monday. An advertisement appears in this issue. Hockey and Golf Notices.

Another indication of the increasing' interest in sport is evident from an advertisement in this issue announcing a meeting to be held next Thursday for the. purpose of considering the possibility of forming a lien’s Hockey Club. All interested are cordially invited to attend. The annual meeting of the Opunake ■ Golf Club is also advertised for Monday evening; Being Neighbourly,

‘‘lt’s working among them all dial, makes you realise that though the English country-side is changing it hasn’t changed all that much ; neig hours there are still neighbours when you’re in trouble, or when a sudden rejoicing or emergency sets you scurrying for helpers, or for the loan of a car, or someone to look after the baby, and everyone- still takes the keenest interest in the joys and sorrows and triumphs of everyone else.” (Marjorie Hisbett speaking' on life in a small village community in “Life at Home,” BHC’s Overseas Service.) Gcct! JaueHrc Throw.

•J. Shields, Optmake, winner of eicdit Taranaki junior athletic titles at Eltham on Saturday, again gave an excellent performance in the javelin throw held at the weekly sports meeting of the New Plymouth Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club at Pukekura Park, Hew Plymouth, on luesday night. He threw the javelin 154 ft. din., which is well above the Hew Zealand junior javelin standard in championship. SUPPORT Local industry. Advertise in the Opimake Times —Your own newspaper. Phone 151 M.