MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 66, 19 March 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

SIXTY-SIX YEARS AGO CELEBRATED BY MARTON RESIDENTS. Sixty-six years ago yesterday the sailing ship Persachore arrived in Wellington with passengers from the United Kingdom. Incuded in the list were Messrs. 11. C. Gronn, M. Christensen and R. Forster, all of whom are now residents at Marton Junction. Mr. Gronn came direct to Marton on his arrival, and has been a resident of Marton Junction ever since. He is a “gold star” member and ex-captain of tne Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade. A former chairman of the Marton Junction School Committee, he is also treasurer of the Ancient Order oi Foresters. For a number of yeaio conducted a wood and coal business at Marron Junction until his retirement at “Hawkestone,” Marton Junction. Mr. M. Christensen in the early days was foreman carpenter for the late Mr. James McChesney. A number of the old homesteads i.i the Rangitikei district are a testimony to nis ability as a carpenter and cabinetmaker. Mr. R. Forster has been a resident of Bulls and Marton since nis arrival in the Rangitikei district. Yesterday the three shipmates assembled at Mr. Gronn’s residence, where they celebrated the occasion, and many were the interesting anecdotes recorded of their early days’ experiences.

OBSTRUCTING A PUBLIC PLACE. At the Magistrate’s Court at Marton on Wednesday, before Mr. A. S. Coleman, S.M., on the information of the traffic inspector, Mr. M. J. Hartigan, Eric Hugh Souter, of Levin, was charged with obstructing a public place on a bend on the main highway near the Trentham Racecourse on a race day. A plea of guilty was entered and defendant was convicted and lined £2 10s and costs 12s. A.N.A. CLUB DANCE. Mrs. Cowper, of Marton, has received an appreciative letter from Miss Ruby Gillies, secretary of Palmerston North A.N.A. Club, thanking her for the hampers of goods which were sent over for their birthday party dance on Saturday. There were about 650 present, and the home-made cakes, etc., were very much appreciated. Miss Gillies wrote. “Please convey our thanks to your committee as these gilts from the country people are very helpful, and we hope that we will continue to receive your support in the future.” RANGITIKEI EVACUATION SCHEME. Residents of the Porewa Riding of the Rangitikei County are invited to attend a meeting in the Rangitikei County Council Chambers to-morrow, (Friday), at 7 p.m. to discuss an evacuation scheme for the district. Ladies and E.P.S. men are specially invited to attend. Mr. A. S. Coleman, councillor for the riding, will address the meeting. THE FOOTBALL SEASON. The annual general meeting of the Rangitikei Rugby Sub-union will be held in the Marton Jockey Club rooms on Monday, March 30, 1942, at 8 p.m., when the annual report will be presented, and the election of officers will lake place. THE PANTOMLME “ALADDIN.” Appreciative audiences greeted the performers in J. C. Williamsons’ pantomime “Aladdin” and his wonderful lamp with the Great Levante as Abanazar at the matinee and evening session at the Civic Theatre, Marton, on Tuesday. The interest of the audiences was Lully sustained throughout the three hours’ novel entertainment. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON. “RETURN OF FRANK JAMES.” What happened to Frank James? Ever since ’ Jesse James” rode spectacularly across the screen, more man one movie fan has asked himself that question. Jesse, it will be remembered, was cowardly murdered by the Ford brothers, but Frank was nowhere in evidence when the first James picture ended. The puzzle is now answered to the satisfaction o all concerned in “The Return oi Frank James,” new Technicolour 20th. Century-Fox production now at the Ci\H- Theatr ( '. Ilcniy Fonda is starred in the role of Frank James, while the cast features Gene Tierney, Jackie Gooper and Henry Hull. “Money an.J the Woman.” spine-tingling mystery thriller wilh a new twist will be in sforr when Warner Bros.’ new film. “Money and the Woman” makes its local bow. •he film co-stars Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda Marshall in a novel tale oi murder, robbery and blackmail. Action and excitement greet Jeffrey and Brenda when the.', attempt to thwart the looting of 90,()00 dollars. RATA BRANCH OF R S.A. AN EN JOY ABLE PICNIC The Rata branch of Iho Returned •Services’ Association hold their annual picnic on Ihe Kata fool ball ground on Sunday, March 8. in lovely weather, t here was an excellent attendance of Iho public, who came from all parts of the district. An enorgetic committee kept. Ihe sport, moving with a swing. There were races of all kinds for young and old. and sheep guessing and competitions kept everybody in high spirits. Following are the results: - Boys, Tiny lots, John Atkins J. Arnold Potaka 2. Desmond Hart 3; 5 and 6 years. Sherry Downs I, Manuel .Smith 2. Donovan Smith 3; 7 and 8 years, Albert Signal 1, Caywin Down 2, Grant. Down 3; 9 years. Elan Cameron I, Loycie Down 2; 12 years. Dame Kingi 1. David Down 2. Girls. 5 and 6 years, Dawn SI evens I. Barbara Vare 2; Wancla Down 3; liny lots.. Julie Down 1, Margaret Fees 2, Betty Ellis 3; under 7 years Rae Sullivan J. Anne Harf. 2; 7 and 3 years, Eileen Cooper I. Rae Down 2; 9 years, Beth I ..inguard 1, Irene Tunguru 2; 12 years, Heather Griffin I. Doreen Pal'lerson 2: 13 and 14 years, Charmaine Potaka 1. Shirley Rivers 2; 15 to 17 vears, Eva. Haywood 1. Single ladies: Eva Haywood 1, Ngaire Harvey 2. Married ladies: Mrs. Atkins 1. Mrs. A. Clark 2. MariVcd men: Mr. K. Atkins I, Mr. J. Hare 2. Single men: T. G. Watkins l. T. Green 2. Three-legged race: 9 to 10 years, Jean Patterson and Beth Linguard 1. Dawn Hart and Irene Mananui 2; big girls, Rachel Down and Charmaine Potaka 1, Heather Griffin and Doreen Patterson 2. Sack race: Audrey Down 1. Dawn Hart ; big girls: Ist heal, Heather Griffin 1, Charmaine Potaka 2; 2nd heat. Ngaire Harvey I, Maureen Cameron 2; final, Ngaire Harvey 1, Heather Griffin 2. Mixed threelegged: T. Green and-Joan Signal 1. B. Cameron and Joan Wright 2. Boys’ hack race: Danie Kingi I. Haviland Hervey 2. R.S.A.: E. Pickford 1 K. Wilson 2. Home Guardsmen's wives: Mrs. N. Signal I, Mrs. . Renata. 2. Girls’ cycle race: Mary Rhodes 1, Charmaine Potaka 2. Slow cycle race: D. Down I. 440yds mefi: A. Mitchell 1, F. Sinclair 2. . ' Sheep guessing: S. Signal 1 137 D, correct weight. Pig: Errol Pickford. R.S.A. competition: Master J. Bennett. Chain stepping (men): E. Nicholson; ladies. Mrs. Smith. Nail-driving, men, H. Fee; ladies’ and boys, M. Rongonui. BI RT HDA V CELEBRA TION A pleasant afternoon was spent recently when relatives and friends gathered to celebrate the 93rd. birthday of Mr. M. Marr. Mrs. R. Whale, his grand-daughter, was the hostess. Mr. Marr cut the prettily-decorated cake, on which were 93 candles. Except for failing eyesight, Mr. Marr enjoys very good health.