MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 59, 11 March 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

OBITUARY GEORGE M. RUNCIMAN. Mr. George M. Runciman, who died at Marion on Saturday last, alter a serious illness, was born at Palmerston Soutn, and kepi a general store in Halcomoe for a number oi years. He came to Marton about p 0 years ago, and was manager lor tne late Air. 'l'. H. Bredin lor several years. Later he took over the general store in Norm Broadway, retiring xrom business about 21 years ago. Mr. Runciman was one of tne eaiiy members of tne Marton District A. and R. Association, and look a keen interest as an exhibitor oi garden produce. Tne luncral took place at Mount View Cemetery on Monday, tne Rev. W. IJ. Cuming conuucimg a service at the home and the Rev. C. B. Jordan at the graveside. The pail-bearers were Messrs. G. Harvey, A. J. B. Licely, W. McNab, W. Simmons, J. Bolton and H. Ruifell. A number of beautiliu wreaths adorned the casket, including floral tributes from the Marton District A. and P. Association and the Methodist Church. Mrs. Runciman and her two daughters—Mrs. W. McNab (Marton) and Mrs. H. Ruifell (Wellington), are the surviving relatives. VIOLA BARKER SCHOOL OF DANCING. In answer to many requests, Miss Barker is reserving tne studio on Saturday nights for small impromptu dances, starting next Saturday, Marcn 14. Upon inquiry, full particulars will be given with pleasure from the studio. E .41 ERG EN ( Y PR EC AI TIO N S SCHEME. Residents of the Turakina district are reminded of the meeting to be neld in Lite Turakina Town Hall this l Wednesday) evening, at 8 o’clock, to discuss an evacuation scheme for the Turakina district. The meeting has been convened by Mr. G. L. Marshall, councillor for the Otakapu Riding of the Rangitikei County Council, and it is the duly of everybody in the district to attend this meeting. ALIRTON HOME GUARD BATTALION. During the week-end the Engineers’ Section of the Marlon Home Guard Battalion, under Mr. S. A. R. Mair, held a demonstration to show officers the effectiveness of improved weapons in local defence. One very ingenious bomb-exploding device, designed by a well-known Marton electrical expert, was favourably reported on by competent authorities present at tne trial. Another weapon lor throwing tankdestroying bombs was also considered as having very great possibilities. It was stated by several visitingstaff men that both of the devices should be definitely further investigated by the Army department. Local Guardsmen were so impressed with the possibility of greatly miproving the defensive capacity 01 their battalion that spontaneous offers of over £3OO were made by several Guardsmen themselves. The sunw were offered to purchase equipment of Ihe type demonstrated for the battalion's use. The Engineers’ Section gave a ver> good example oi expert concealment under conditions that would have been considered impossible to one inexperienced in such lield work. It was suggested that the lead given by the Marton unit could be allowed to benefit many other Home Guard units and even the Army itself. CLEARING SALE AT HUNTER VILLE. Mr. C. 11. Lee, auctioneer, Marton, advertises full particulars of a clearing sale on account of Mr. S. C. Frampton at Miller Street, Hunterville, on Saturday, March 14, at 11 a.m. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON. •T TAKE THIS WOMAN.” A new and interesting romantic learn makes its screen bow in “1 Take i’his Woman.” The combination comprises Spencer Tracy and Hedy Lamarr and the teaming of these two distinct personalities is successful because ot a story which is ideal for such a blending talent. Tracy plays a physician, an earnest scientist doing great worn in a tenement clinic. Miss Lamarr is a beautiful society girl who, after a romance is wrecked, finds ultimate happiness and a place in life's scheme al the doctor's side. Hci role calls for much compelling emoOf I is most powcrii.il characterisations of his career as the man who blindly worships a lovely woman and is ready lo sacrifice his career on the altar of happiness. FIRST AID LECTURES. A parade at tne Marton Red Cross training centre on Monday night was well attended -md the lecture was a.ven by Mis. G. Briant with practical demonstration by Mrs. R. Wilson. The subject was “Fractures” and the class did practical work. Members of the Marton St. John Ambulance, W.W.S.A., and Red Cross attended a lecture on first aid given by Mrs. F. R. 11. Brice in the Home Guard rooms on Monday night. The District Officer, Mrs. W. Raine, and the superintendent, Mrs. H. L. Grut, were present. Practical work, including the treatment of fractures, was done. Later the transport section of the St. John Ambulance had stretcher drill. EMERGENCY HOSPITAL IN MARTON. Careful preparations for an emergency have been made at the emergency hospital in High Street, Marton. Patients will be brought into the receiving room, where the doctor in rharge will examine the injuries and •arr\ out treatment. Two spacious ivards have been equipped, and all the arrangements for the three eight-hour shifts have been made. Equipment of every type has been mquired, and stocks of sterile dressngs and swabs have been made. A Till domestic staff has been detailed, ind stocks of provisions, including inned milk, cocoa, sugar, ’ and other 'ssential rations have been purchased. In tlie event of an evacuation of the lospital being necessary, a portable <it, including dressings, splints, and ilood transfusion apparatus, will be ;aken to the new base. This emerg?ncy kit was given by the Wanganui Hospital Board. A shop day is to be held soon, and [he profits will be used for the purchase of further equipment.