MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 233, 2 October 1943, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

YOUTH WEEK ACTIVITIES A REPATRIATED MISSIONARY Rev. H. Mellsop, who is to speak at the Civic Theatre, Marton, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, is a repatriated missionary from China. He is ol striking appearance; unusually tall, the Chinese garb which he wears to speak in makes him appear even more so. Not only his eyes but his whole face reflects his radiant spirit. For three years he was in Japanese hands, so it is from his own experience that he speaks of life in war-torn China. He is young and energetic and tells his remarkable story in a characteristically vivid way. ROLL OF HONOUR. PILOT-OFFICER W. R. BRANT. The late Pilot-Officer William Raymond Brant, R.N.Z.A.F., who met his death as the result of an accident at an Air Force station, was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brant, of Marton. He was educated at the Marton District High School and when war was declared he joined the Air Force about three years ago. He was stationed at the Wigram air station and recently was acting in the capacity ot instructor. Later he joined a N.Z. night flying squadron and was engaged in this class of flying when he met his death. He was married to Miss G. H. (Pat) Jewett, of Eketahuna, and they have a son nine months old. The funeral will leave his parants’ residence. Hunia Street, Marton, at 2 o’clock this afternoon for the Mt. View Cemetery. MILITARY FUNERAL. GUNNER ALAN SIGNAL. Military honours were accorded the late Gunner Alan Signal, of Rata, First Heavy Regiment, at the Mt. View Cemetery, Marton, on Thursday afternoon. Members o£ the First West Coast Regiment (Wanganui), formed a guard of honour and also acted as pall-bearers and a firing party at the graveside. The Rev. James Robertson conducted the burial service. There was a large attendance from the Jtangitikei district, and the casket was draped with the Union Jack and a number ot beautiful wreaths. The late Gunner Signal was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Signal, of Rata, and a married man aged 23 years.

A.N.A. CLUB AND WOMEN’S SERVICES CLUB. The Marton helpers of the A.N.A. and Women’s Services Club hope that there will be a generous response to their appeal for country produce for use at the clubs in Wellington. Goods can be left by the Farmers’ Distributing Co. on Tuesday, October 5. SUCCESSFUL JUMBLE SALE. The Jumble Sale which was held under the auspices of the Salvation Army last Friday proved Very successful and as a result a number of parcels have been sent to men overseas. Another sale will be held in November. The Salvation Army desire to thank all those who kindly contributed parcels. A.B.C. FAIR. The Methodist Church will hold an A.B.C. Fair in the Druids' Hall, Marton on Tuesday afternoon and evening, October 12. Produce, cakes, novelty, children's sewing toys, Xmas presents, ice cream, and afternoon teas will be the main attraction. There will also be a competition for sponge sandwich. A concert party from Feilding will provide the entertainment in the evening. FIRE BRIGADE DANCE The chief attraction in Marton for this evening is the Marton Fire Brigade’s dance n the Empre Hall. W. Setford’s orchestra will supply the music, and novelty dances and an excellent supper by the ladies’ committee should ensure a good attendance. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE RE-EXAMINATIONS AND FIRST AID The annual re-examinations and first aid will be held in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, on Monday evening next, at 7.30. Members of the Marton Division are requested to attend in full force. Dr. R. A. Church will act as _::aminer. CIVIC THEATRE, MARTON “THE LETTER” (TO-NIGHT) Screening at the Civic Theatre tonight, “The Letter,” pronounced by newspaper critics and audiences alike to be the finest of all Miss Davis’ pictures, is based on W. Somerset Maugham’s most brilliant stage drama, originally presented on Broadway with Katharine Cornell in the starring role. It is the story of a woman who murders for love, and the consequences she suffers, even though the law acquits her. A searching drama, directed with delicacy and restraint by William Wyler, and brilliantly acted by Bette Davis and a strong supporting cast, it has been selected by Red Book Magazine as the best picture of the month. RAINFALL IN UPPER TUTAENUI The following information of the rainfall at Upper Tutaenui, Marton, has been kindly supplied by Mr. M. F. Gray: There were three heavy falls, on September 4,1.03 in.; 7th, 1.01 in., and 24th, 1.01 in.; three medium falls, September 19th. .58in.; 25th. ,49in.; 30th, ,48in. Total for the month, 5.70 in. Rain fell on 17 days during the month. The total must be considerably above the normal fall for September. “LORRY” SALE ON TUESDAY Another of their popular lorry sales is to he staged by the Tutaenui shop district on Tuesday, October 5, in Broadway Marton, beginning at 2.30 p.m. It is for the funds of the shop to be held on November 2 by all four districts for the benefit ot various war activities. Gilts of parcels or portions of parcels would be gratefully accepted, and may be left at the Farmers’ Distributing Co. MARTON RED CROSS Following is the list of successful candidates in the recent home nursing examinations, all who sat passing: Advanced: Mrs. C. W. Horniblow, Mrs. G. S. Slyfield (honours), Mrs. C. Gardiner, Mrs. J. Wales. Intermediate: Mrs. J. R. Howard, Mrs. C. A. Tidy (honours), Mrs. H. R. Gai.sford. Mrs. J. Kendrick, Misses M. Howard and J. Sherriff. Elementary: Mrs. M. C. Fenwicks, Mrs. A. E. Fletcher, Miss McNab (honours), Mrs. N. S. Egan.