NEWS FROM MARTON

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 10, 13 January 1941, Page 2

NEWS FROM MARTON

VVAIOURU CAMP. SUN SHIELDS WANTED. An appeal lor sun shields has been iraae by the sen. or medical officer at the Waiouru Military Camp througi the Marton branch o£ the Red Cross Society. It : s str ted that 2000 lined "squares” 13in. by Siin., and hemmed, are required urgently. These shades will be attached to soldiers’ caps as shields ag.iinst the sun and should be either khaki, brown or black. If no material suitably coloured is available, flour bag material will be found suitable if dyed. People able to assist in this direction are requested to communicate with Miss Crooke (phone 2365) as soon as possible. The need is said to be urgent as the camp is filling rapidly'. Without protection for the backs of their heads, the men suffer from the heat when drilling.

MARTON PATRIOTIC SHOP. The attention of residents of the Tutaenui shop district is drawn to the meeting in connection with the forthcoming shop for the Navy League. Mrs. Duckworth, convener, has called the meeting for to-morrow at 2.30 p.m. in the Red Cross room (Coronation Hall). The object of thii shop must appeal to all and a full attendance is desired. BOWLING NOTES. A drizzling rain on Saturday afternoon set in just as play started on the Marton green, but it aid not prevent a number of bowlers participating in the full rink competition games. During afternoon tea adjournment there was a steady downpour and the games were abandoned after fifteen heads had been played. Results are:— Denbow, Sanders, Freeth, Hamer 24, v. Fowler, Rivers, Thomson, Brabyn 20. Mcitonald, Watt, Kilpatrick, Atkinson 14, v. Tolley, Gronn, Morrison, Gorrie 7. Morris, Barnes, Mclndoe, Goebel 14, v. Gibson, Finnimore, Hempieman, Hawkins 12. Green, Nuttall, Way, Upchurch 9, v. Robinson, Dudding, Bland, Caverhill 25. Cairncross, Healy, Mildenhall, Tilley 12, v. Winchcombe, Adams, Callan, Ashton 7. Next Saturday several rinks from Wanganui Club will visit Marton for an inter-club match. On Wednesday, January 22, a full rink open tournament will be held on the Marton greens. Local entries close to-day.

AT THE CIVIC THEATRE. MICKEY ROONEY AS "YOUNG TOM EDISON.” Motion picture audiences will see a new Mickey Rooney in “Young Tom Edison,” finally showing this (Monday) evening at the Civic Theatre. Strangely serious, his swagger gives way to humility, Mickey received the assignment to portray Thomas Alva Edison as a boy with a feeling approaching reverence. To Rooney it was the most important performance of his career. His struggle to capture and transfer to the screen something of the boundless faith and courage of the boy who was to become one of the greatest men the world has Known, temporarily changed the youthful actor’s life. To the clowning and gags that helped enliven the sets of “Babes in Arms” and the Hardy pictures, was added a new thoughtfulness. He is ably supported by Fay Bainter, George Bancroft, Virginia Weidler and Eugene Pallette.

“Cavalcade of Academy Awards.” In addition, "Cavalcade of Academy Awards” will be screenea, bringing you all the stars who have won this coveted award from 1929 to 1938. See your favourite of to-day and yesterday and bring back a flood of pleasant memories. MARTON RED CROSS, The attention of the members of the Marton Red Cross Voluntary Aid and Mechanical Section is drawn to ths advertisement in another column of the parade in uniform to be held next Thursday, January 16, at 6.45 p.m., in the grounds of the Marton District High School. A full attendance is requested.

WELCOME RAIN. A steady downpour of rain on Saturday afternoon pleased farmers m the Marton district and was welcomed by those who had been compelled to carry water for household use. It will be of inestimable value to the gardens and crops, as they had a very parched appearance. MARTON A. AND P. SHOW. ENTRIES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY. Exhibitors are reminded that general entries for the Marton show, on the Marton racecourse on Wednesday, January 29, close on Wednesday. January 15. Post entries on morning of show for vegetables.