MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 86, Issue 111, 14 May 1942, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

N.Z. NATIONAL PARTY RANGITIK El ELECTORATE COMMITTEE The annual meeting of delegates to the Rangitikei Electorate Committee will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms on Thursday. May 16, at 8 p.m. The business ‘will comprise report and balance-sheet, resignation of chairman, election of officers, the general election and general. It is imperative that every branch should be represented as important business will be discussed. DANCE AT SOUTH MAKIRIKIRI The South Makirikiri-Bonny Glen branch of W.D.F.U. will hold a dance in Mr. A. Stuart’s woolshed, South Makirikiri, on Saturday, May 16. in aid of funds for South Makirikiri "shop.’ 1 CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON Tins afternoon and evening the final screenings of "Gone With me Wind” will take place at the Civic Theatre. Marton. Appreciative audiences have witnessed tne greatest picture ever made in technicolour—it is a masterpiece. To see it is the thrill of a lifetime—to miss it would be a personal tragedy. In - every detail Clarx Gable and Vivienne Leigh are starred with a renowned supporting caste. Commencing on Tuesday next, "Gone With the Wind” will be screened at the Majestic Theatre, Taihapc, for four nights and four matinees. EMERGENCY TRIAL AT MABTON JUNCTION An emergency trial at the Marton Junction railway station was successfully carried oui by the E.P.S. organisation on Wednesday morning. An alarm was given at 10.3 a.m. and the whole of the proceedings were carried out in an efficient manner by the Junction unit under the cnarge of Mr. J. While, stationmaster. Several lires were dealt with during the course of the demonstration and ambulance cases were efficiently handled by members of St. John Ambulance and the railway staff. The test should prove of inestimable value to the organisation, the members attending in strong force. Representatives of the E.P.S. organisation in Marton were present and subsequently discussed questions of organisation and general policy matters in order to obtain lull co-ordination between the railway unit and headquarters. /MARTON BOY SCOUTS During the school holidays the Scout parades are being held as usual. On Tuesday night tne Marton troop was visited by tne scoutmaster oi tne recently formed Sanson troop and his assistant scoutmaster, in response to the Home Guard’s appeal for pm and treacle tins the Marton Scouts are this week holding a drive through the town for this purpose. Money collected from this source will be used to supplement the troop funds, which at tne moment are at a very low level. Marton residents are asked to co-operate with the Scouts in their effort. RANGITIKEI NAVY LEAGUE Members of the Rangitikei Navy League are asked co note mat the annual general meeting oi the Kangitmei Navy League will be held on Saturday next, m me Druitts’ Hail, Marton, at 8 p.m. The business will include the report and balance-sheet and election oi officers. Alter the meeting, an address will be given by Captain vv. E. Parry, R.N., C. 8., and a cordial invitation is extended to all those interested to be present. 1942 PATRIOTIC APPEAL Previously acknowledged x 837 10s; Cards Nos. 21 ana 22 '.Airs, watts): w. Burgess, Mr. and Airs. Stamey Hunt 11, Anonymous. H. Deat.n, a. v. Brown, Airs. Gaoites, Mrs. H. tTckiord, T. J. Aicnwaine 10s, Airs. Dudley, Airs. . H. r ranke, Mrs. H. J. Moore, ivirs. r . C. Johnstone, Mrs. Jim senaric-K, Mrs. , J. BlacK as; Airs. Poppe 6s; Airs. . Campoeil 3/6; Airs. Stan Henderson, w. Brant 3/-; Mrs. rl. Baxter, Anonymous, Mrs. r'. Jones, Mrs. Pickford, ; Mrs. O ’ Sha ughnessy 2s 6d; Sy mpat hiser, Mrs. Blake. Mrs. E. Gordon, Mrs. 1 Taylor, Mrs. C. Hardyment 2s. .MEDICAL BOARD SITTINGS ’ Al the silting of the Medical Board » at Marton on Tuesday night 17 local men were examined and io were de- j dared fit lor camp. Un Wednesday ( mormng 23 men were examined, most- ( ly Rata and Hunterviiie men, only ■ one out ot 23 was not up to Territorial j standard. Nearly all ot those al pre- ( sent undergoing examination are mar- ■ ried men ol tne 29 to 31 age group. , Drs. R. A. Church and W. G. R. DicK | were the examiners, and Air. L. Inglis, | of Palmerston Norin, optician. MARTON RED CROSS On Saturday last a very interesting 1 afternoon was neicl at, me i raining 1 Centre, High Street, when a demon- ' Stratton was given in artincial respira- 1 lion and resuscitation, and in Thomas 1 spluii drill, by a team ot V.A.’s and o. tne transport section respectively. T he guests ot honour were girls ot tne Maori Girls’ College, who, lor weeks past, have themseives been receiving- - training in Red Cross wopk from Miss I. Croone and Mrs. R. Wilson. The resuscitation team were Miss.e: M. Lound 'leader), V. Grade, A. ingle, M. Parkes, Mesdames Wales and biylield. The Thomas’ splint, team were Miss B. Crookc (leader), Mesdames R. A. Church, M. C. Fenwickc, Misses D. Awdry, 11. Bayley and B. Purnell. These displays were thoroughly enjoyed. The Maori girls practised artificial respiration under the supervision of the teams. Tea was next, on the programme and the Red Cross was delighted to entertain a party of visitors from Rat ana, whose interest in the proceedings had led them to Ihe Training Centre. The senior girls from the school gracefully returned thanks for the afternoon’s instruction and entertainment and in return the school gave some very attractive and much appreciated action songs.