MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 212, 7 September 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

FINAL APPEAL MADE PATRIOTIC SOCIETY’S QUOTA At a well-attended meeting of the Marton Patriotic Society on Tuesday the chairman (Mr. F. Purnell) reported that £370 was still required to till the quota for the year ending September 30, 1945, Although the actual donations received were satisfactory and substantial, the number (280) for the whole district indicated that general response was not up to expectations. The reason was probably because many intending subscribers had thought that the end of the war had extinguished the need for further appeals. It was pointed out that the Provincial Council’s financial year commenced on October 1, 1944, and expenditure had been incurred in anticipation that financial support would be forthcoming as in the case of the previous appeal.

A committee was appointed to make an active canvass during the next few days in the hope that tnose who have not subscribed would be pleased to do so, and enable the Marton district to keep in step with other zones, notably Tainape, Wanganui and Palmerston North, which nad exceeded their objective and also other zones which have their objective well in sight. The secretary of the Wellington Provincial Council anticipates -that there will be no further public appeals alter the present one. The amount previously acknowledged was £1770 10s 9d. Additional donations: Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Marshall £2O; Trades Hall Art Union, £l6j 16s 8d; waste material and other credits, £3o 8s 6d; sale oi equipment, £2 Ils 3d; anonymous 6s; making a total of £1989 13s 2d. A welcome home dinner will be tendered returned servicemen and women by the Patriotic Society in the Druids’ Hall on Thursday., September 20, and on the same evening tne Marton R.S.A. will hold a welcome home dance in the Victory Hall, when it Is estimated that there will be about 30 returned services personnel present. SCOUT DANCE There was a fair attendance at the Scout dance held in the Victory Hall on W'ednesaay evening, and the Scout Fund will benefit with a small profit. The music was supplied by Marks’ Orchestra and a dainty supper was dispensed by the Ladies’ Committee. Thanks are due to Mr. Alex Ward, who acted as M.C., assisted by Scoutmaster J. T. Williamson.

MARTON LADIES’ GOLF CLUB Following is the draw for a bogeymatch to oe played to-morrow, September B:—Mrs. Sladden v. Mrs. Cornfoot; Mrs. Caithness v. Miss Shannon; Mrs. Guscott v. Miss Broad; Mrs. Eves v. Miss Morrison; Mrs. Wnitford v. Miss Beckett; Mrs. Morrison v. Mrs. Wysocki; Mrs. Glasgow v. Mrs. Duading; Miss Seeker v. Mrs. Clarke; Miss Flavell v. Miss M. Shannon; Miss Mason v. scorer. MARTON GOLF CLUB

The following is the draw for a medal competition to be played on Saturday commencing at 1.15 p.m.: Sladden, Shannon, Eves and Emon; Cockran, Glasgow, Allen and Rubery; Macklow, Christensen, Marshall and Bertram; Greig, Caverhill and Morrison; Clark, Torrens and Anderson.

Players aesirous of playing a match with Feilding on September 23 should hand in their names at the club-house this week-end. HAWKESTONE LADIES’ GOLF CLUB

Last week's postponed Stabieford oogey will be played on Saturday and memoers are requested to arrange to play their .matches at the same lime. Others will be partnered at the clubhouse at 1.15 p.m. INFANT’S SUDDEN DEATH The sudden death occurred on Wednesday ot Lindsay Vincent Russell, 13 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Russell, Porewa. An inquest was opened before Mi\ H. J. Higham, district coroner, who adjourned the proceedings and ordered a post mortem examination. The inquest was resumed yesterday at Marton and after taking the medical evidence of Dr. R. A. Cuurch, who conducted the post mortem examination, the coronei gave his verdict that death was dut to status lymphaticus, probably caused by an enlarged thymus gland. The evidence showed that the infant was <i well nourished child and that death was in no way i’ue to neglect. A MORGUE REQUIRED IX MARTON

At a recent inquest in Marton al which the coroner ordered a post mortem examination, Dr. Church referred to the inadequate facilities for holding such examination and expressed the opinion that it was time that Marton had a properly equipped morgue. The coroner, Mr. H. J. Higham, concurred t and promised that a recommendation be sent on to the authorities concerned. WELCOME HOME DANCE. A welcome-home dance will be tendered io Privates C. A. Wasson and R. S. Wasson, prisoners of war, by the South Makinkiri-Bonny Glen vV.D.F.U in the Victory Hail Marlon, on Saturday, September 8, Marks' Orchestra will supply the music. SPIC AND SPAN CLEANERS. The Spic and Span Cleaners notify Rangitikei residents that their local depots are: Bulls, Messrs Lows Ltd.; Hunterville Messrs G. B. Gregory, Ltd., and Mangaweka, Mr. W. 1. Blackmore.

THE BOYS ARRIVE HOME. With the engines whistling a welcome and the whole of the Marlon residents in a jovial mood to welcome home the Marton boys who had arrived safely at the Marton station, it was a scene’ that was appreciated by the residents of Marton. Congratulations were extended to the boys and girls who had taken part in this wonderful victory. Hand-shakes and “how pleased 1 am to see you,” were predominating features. “What sort of a trip did you have?” “Glorious, everything was as it should be." “Are we glad to be home?” “Wed, you’re asking me?' "New Zealand is God’s own country, and we are pleases to seethe smiling faces that are welcoming us.” “It is grand to see your smiling faces and your complimentary references to what we have done." "Gee, are we glad? 1 wonder if you can realise what it is to meet our old pals?” “You have done vour job at home and we hope we have carried out the traditions of the Anzacs.’ “Arc you glad to he home?” "Well, ask me.” “Are you glad to know that, you have arrived home safe and sound after fighting for freedom and justice?” “Well, that’s alj there is to it. Come and have a drink and let's celebrate." It was a wonderful welcome and showed the appreciation of the “stay at homes” to those who had fought lor liberty and home.