MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 88, Issue 202, 24 August 1944, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

THE VICTORY LOAN AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. An interesting report of the Victory War Loan District Committee meeting in Wanganui recently was furnished by Mr. F. Purnell, to a gathering or representatives from all local organisations at the Marton Borough CouncH on Thursday afternoon. The Mayor prefaced his remarks by stating that £40,000,000 was the amount required and that Marton district's quota was £127,000.

In the last loan Marton’s quota was £lll,OOO and the tot<|l raised was £117,961. Advance subscriptions between seven and eight millions will be credited pro rata. The National Savings investments from April 1. awards will be credited to the Victory War Loan total. Up till August 12, £9158 has already been invested in National Savings at Marton, and will be credit to Marton’s quota. The campaign opens on August 28 and closes on October 4, 1944, and will be published with circulars, posters, films and advertising. Progress reports will be broadcast at 9 o'clock each evening a fortnight after the loan starts.

Arrangements will be made for an Army, Navy, Air Force and All-in week. It is estimated that there are about one hundred millions to the credit of depositors in the Post Office Savings Bank. The Mayor referred to the wool retention money and this matter, he stated, was receiving the attention of the Wanganui District Committee. rhe following were appointed as an Executive Committee: Messrs. F Purnell (chairman), E. Eves. A. B 9 a YS. r h in ’ C - A - Grei g- H. J. Nash, F. J. Christensen, A. S. Coleman. J. A S uah -JY G - Aitken, D. B. Sladden, G. L. Marshall and A. J. Petrie (secretary).

I n regard to the local campaign the Mayor stated that the Air Force Mobile Unit would visit Marton on ?h U o e August 29, at 9.30 a.m. and the W.W.S.A. and Rangitikei Navy League will have bonds on sale during the whole of the day. The unit will be entertained by the executive committee.

A bond waggon for the sale o! bonds Will also visit Marton on September 23. at 10.30 a.m., when an attraft've display will be staged. . I ,. Mayor inf °rmed the meeting that the committee will be allowed petrol to attend meetings if approved by the pr master (Mr. E. Eves) and the chair lan of committee. The banks would also give every assistance to depositors desirous of supporting the loan, particulars of which can be obtained from the banks. Mr. F. Purnell presided over Messrs. E. Exes. A. B. Caverhill. A. S Colerap’ £’ i Christensen, D. J. Willis, F. R. H. Brice, A. Way, S. A. R. Mair, C. A Greig H J. Nash. D. B. Sladden, A - n' J ’ A ’ Bush - G - L. Marand tv'M™ an / ] W ’ G - Aitk ™ and Mrs. W. J. Mogridge. A number oi apologies were received and the interest displayed by tho.se present augurs well for the success of the campaign in the Marton district.

MARTON YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB. MORE MEMBERS WANTED.

The monthly meeting was held in the Coronation Hall, on Friday evening, August 11. Mr. Ken Coles presided over a good attendance of 19 members, the advisory president and an advisory member. ,A cheerful fire made things much more pleasant and comfortable.

The hon. treasurer reported that as a result of the catering arranged by the cub on the District Committee’s held day. July 29, a nett profit of £1 8s 6d had been realised. It was decided to pay the Upper Tutaenui Hall committee a small sum for the use of their crockery on that occasion.

Members of the committee agreed to canvass their localities for new members. In view of the large number of members obtained by the Hunterville Club when it was revived recently, an earnest endeavour will be made to interest many more of those who should join, but so far have not. The secretary suggested that the club should have a representative on the local Advisory Rehabilitation Committee recently Formed under the auspices of the Marton Chamber of Commerce. Members agreed that the club should show its interest and readiness to help those returning from active service. Mr. D v J. Meyers, a returned man, was elected to the position unopposed. Donations were gratefully received from the Marton branch of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union £5, Marton District A. and P. Association £5 and Mr. W. G. Aitken £2.

The chairman then introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr. lan Morton, M.Sc., F.C.S. A.1.C., of the Dairy Research Institute, Massey Agricultural College. In welcoming the visitor, Mr. Coles stated that, as Mr. Morton was staying with the club’s secretary, he was ‘‘one of the boys” for the evening. Mr. Morton took as his subject, “Aspects of Dairy Research,” in which he said briefly what the Dairy Research Institute was. how it c?me into being and how it maintained. He then outlined much of the work which is done there: Work on artificial insemination, artificial lactation (bringing cows in milk without calving), feed flavours in milk and cream, diseases such as ketosis, and the experimental work carried on in the factory with butter and cheese.

The talk was very interesting and members learnt a lot that was going on at the D-R-I. —much more, in fact, than most realised. The club is very grateful to Mr. Morton and hopes to have another talk from him at a later date.

The next meeting will be held on September 8, when several of the members will inaugurate short discussions on various topics. Members are asked to come* with as many questions as possible. The subjects will he noted on the meeting cards which wil be sent out shortly before the meeting. MARTON RED CROSS. The results of' the recent examinations in first aid are as follows: — Advanced section: Honours. Mrs. C. Gardiner and Mrs. C. Horniblow. Misses L. Cockburn, C. Kitcat ana B. Wilson. Intermediate section: Honours, Miss B. Bayly. Pass: Mrs. C. A. Tidy and MARTON COMPOST CLUB. In spite of the inclement weather there were quite a number present on Saturday afternoon to see the demonstration of the making of a “Howard" compost heap at the Cobber Kain Place, Marton. Unfortunately, heavy rain shortly after the tea adjournnlbnt, prevented any work being done on the flower bgds. SCOUTS’ HALL BUILDING DANCE. After the dinner to the returned men in the Druids’ Hall, on Saturday night, St. John Ambulance-Boy Scouts’ combined committee will hold a dance in the Empire Hall in aid of their hall building fund. Good music and an excellent supper by the ladies should ensure a large attendance. SALVATION ARMY MARTON CORPS 53rd ANNIVERSARY The 53rd anniversary of the Salvation Army Marton Corps was celebrated on August 20 and 21. Brother and Sister Gregory and Brother Kreagh, from Wanganui, conducted bright spiritual meetings on Sunday. On Monday night a party from

Wanganui, with Captain Gray in charge, gave a programme of musical items and recitations which were much appreciated by all present. Supper was arranged and served by Mrs. Dally and the young people of the gymnasium class Commandant Herring wishes to thank all who have assisted with donations for the upkeep of the work in Marton,