TOKOROA DEVELOPMENTS

Putaruru Press, Volume XXI, Issue 1239, 17 July 1947, Page 5

TOKOROA DEVELOPMENTS

PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE MEETING Telephone Lines Promised A discussion took place at the monthly meeting of the Tokoroa Progress League, on the question of the installation of an adequate telephone service in the district. A letter was received from the P. and T. Department stating that the delay had been solely due to nonavailability of poles, but that this handicap had now foec<n overcome, and it was anticipated that the construction of lines to prospective subscribers would be commenced about the end of this month. Roads It was decided to write to the Matamata County Council regarding the state of Logan street, with particular reference to the area immediately in front of the post office. Railway Crossings It was pointed out that the level crossing signs at the Utewera crossing and at Baird road were badly in need of attention, and the secretary was instructed to write to the Railways Department asking that the matter be looked into without delay, as in their present condition the signs gave insufficient warning of the existence of thei crossings. Built-up Area Reference was 1 made to increasing danger to pedestrians, particularly children, consequent upon the expansion of population in the district and the large volume of traffic now using the main read. On tha motion of the chairman (Mr. E. J. Nuttall) it was decided to write to the Matamata County Council asking whether it was possible to have Tokoroa declared a built-up airaa, and a 30 m.p.h. speed limit imposed. WOMEN’S DIVISION MEETING At the July meeting, held in Tokoroa Clubrooms, the president, Mrs. A. H. Ho lie y bun, presided over a fair attendance. She was assisted by the secretary, Mrs. J. Hassall. Apologies were received from Mesdames J. Campbell, D. BLain, E. C. Goodrick, G -aydon, Rusibateh and Clatworthy. Mrs. HoneylbUn welcomed a new member, Mrs. Hosking, and also Mrs. H. King, who was unalbe to be present. An invitation to the Ngongotaha birthday party was received; also an appeal for donations for Sister Jean. The branch decided to hold an afternoon stall. Members wero asked to assist with the cooking. The card evening held at Mrs. Campbell’s resulted in £1 6s 6d being added to the funds. The next card evening will be held at Mrs. Hogg’s home. It was decided that in future hostesses’ duties include tha arranging of suitable entertainment for the afternoon. Mrs. Honeybun thanked tha hostesses for the day, Mesdames Newell, Bcone and Ashworth, for the floral decorations which brightened the surroundings. Next month’s hostesses will be Mesdames Dallas, Walsh, Thorbourn and Munro. A pound day for Sister Jean will be held next meeting. Mesdames Flavall and Kirfcman each gave a most interesting chat about their experiences while attending tha winter school held in Auckland during May. Mrs. Dallas had prepared a novel competition, “sight, smell, touch and hearing,” which was won by Mesdames Tbonbourn and Newell. Competitions resulted: Best bloom, soft stem, Mrs Newell 1, Mrs Graydon 2, Mrs Hogg 3; woody stem, Mrs Newell 1, Mrs Goodrick and Mrs Graydon (equal) 2. Vegetables, Mrs Hogg 1, Mrs Graydon, Mrs- Boons and Mrs Newell (equal) 2.