MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 89, Issue 266, 10 November 1945, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

ROTARY CLUB TALK ON “RADAR” The speaker at the Marton Rotary Club meeting on Monday night was Flight-Lieutenant G. Creagh, D.F.C., 70th Bomber Squadron, who gave a very interesting talk on “Radar” which he demonstrated by drawings on a blackboard. “Pricer to and during the first two years of the war. scientists, known to the R.A.F. as “Boffins,” were working and producing methods of defence for Great Britain. Among these new developments was Radar, which lirst became known to the public soon after the Battle of Britain. It. was the team work of the radio location stations situated around the coast of England that enabled Fighter Command to cope so successfully with enemy air attacks,” stated the sneaker.

“As the war progressed, the effects of the “Boffins” were directed to offensive warfare, and among the many other new devices, Radar reappeared as a navigation and blind bombing aid. This instrument enabled bomber crews to navigate and bomb with a fair degree of accuracy above cloud and at night. This meant that each aircraft was independent as regards navigational aids and did not have to rely on its base W/T. which might be jammed by the enemy, it also meant that Bomber Command could operate when Germany was under cloud, and each aircraft locate and bomb the target, although this was obscured. “The use of Radar is not necessarily limited to war, but it will no doubt be utilised in commercial aviation, marine navigation, and many other directions in peace time,” concludes Flight-Lieutenant Creagh. At the conclusion of his descriptive talk the speaker answered a number of questions, which enlightened his hearers on a subject that is of worldwide interest.

A hearty vote of thanks to FlightLieutenant Creagh was carried by acclamation, and it is interesting to note that during his service overseas he had made 41 trips over Germany. WANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OLD BOYS’ ASSOCIATION RANGITIKEI BRANCH A meeting of the Rangitikei branch of the Wanganui Collegiate School Old Boys’ Association will be held in the Marton Jockey Club's rooms on Friday, November 16, at 8 p.m. Mr. R. M. Abraham, president of the association, will address the meeting and it is particularly requested that all old boys make an effort to be present. HOME SERVICEMEN’S ASSOCIATION A letter of thanks from the Dominion executive of the Home Servicemen’s Association for support that branches at Bulls, Marton, and Hunterville had given the comforts fund was received at Wednesday night’s bi-monthly meeting of the Marton branch of the association. The fund, which is. a Dominion-wide scheme for supplying comforts to servicemen in hospital, has one central fund to which all branches contribute, and grants from it are made to branches which have to carry out hospital and institution visiting. Bulls branch contributed £5 ss. Hunterville £3 3s. and Marton £2 4s 6d. Mr. R. J. Callan (Marton) presided over Messrs W. F. Hoffman, S. R> Sanson G. R. Robinson (Bulls), J. J. Scally, J. Robinson, C. G. Purton (Hunterville), and J. T. Williamson (Marton, secretary). Nine ne\v members from Bulls and two from Marton were elected, and the secretary explained that 30 other names had rone forward to Dominion headquarters since the last meeting. There were now more than 160 members.

It was proposed that a smoke concert for members fi»om the three subbranches should be held in Marton shortly, and it was left to the secretary to arrange a date. RANGITIKEI CRICKET The following team will represent Old Boys in their match against Marton on No. 1 ground this afternoon: K. Kerr, J. Church, A.,Duncan, B. Klitscher, I. Dickson, R. Dalias, D. C. Sexton, J. Barnes, R. D. Gilbert, Dallas, J. Gardiner; 12th mar, J. Duncan. MARTON GUN CLUB A special general meeting of the Marton Gun Club will be held in the Marton Jockey Club’s rooms on Tuesday. November 13, at 8 p.m. Members are particularly requested to attend and a cordial invitation is extended to others interested. SALVATION ARMY SELF DENTAL WONDERFUL RESPONSE The annual self-denial appeal of the Salvation Army in Marton and district realised the nett amount of £302 10s lOd, which was an increase of £24 Os lOd on last year’s total. The coips officers, Adjutant ana Mrs. H. Rjethal, express their sincere appreciation to all who have responded so heartily to the effort. INTER-CLUB GOLF MARTON VERSUS FEILDING The Feilding golfers paid a return visit to Marton during the week-end, the day being very pleasant for golfing. The four-bail game in the mornin,g resulted in six wins land a loss for Marton and the singles in the

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afternoon the score was 11 wins and a draw for Marton against Feilding’s 4 wins and a draw. Luncheon and afternoon tea was provided by the ladies and thanks were extended to the committee for their splendid hospitality.

Following are the results, Marton players being mentioned first in each instance:—

Four-ball: Christensen and Fenwicke won from Gover and Beattie; Macklow and Shannon lost to Stewart and Hare; Saunders and Allen won from Gorton and Gover; Anderson and Torrens won from Donaldson and Hay; Amon and Caverhill won from Addis and Penhay; Glasgow and Sladden won from Lawrence and Ferguson; Clarke and Greig won from Smith and Mur ch. Singles: Fenwicke won from Gover; Rubery halved with Beattie; Macklow won from Stewart; Shannon lost to Hare; Saunders won from Gorton; Allen won from Gover; Anderson won from Donaldson; Torrens won from Hay; Gaisford won from Barltrop; Jewell lost to Seifert; Amon lost to Addis; Caverhill won from Penhay; Glasgow lost to Lawrence; Sladden won from Ferguson; Clarke won from Smith; Greig won from Murch. “CINDERELLA”

In connection with the presentation of “Cinderella” by the Viola Barker School of Dancing special thanks are due to Mrs. Stronach and Miss Patricia Stronach for their very material help in dressing the group dances, the “Prince,” the “Night Wind,” the military tap, the gypsies and also in manufacturing so cleverly the large yellow pumpkin and the beautiful wedding cake (which after so many little “Bridesmaids’ ” fingers had poked in, had to be re-iced for the second night); also the charming blue satin cushion to hold the slipper, a gold crown studded with jewels for the “Prince.” and many jewelled clasps for the “Pages’ ” capes and caps, and the face of the grandfather dock. David McConachie, dressed in a handsome courtier suit, was Miss Barker’s right-hand man on the stage. Some of the pupils were cleverly and effectively dressed bv their parents. To all those who helped in any way. Miss Barker expresses her grateful thanks. “FROM BOLIVIA”

The speaker at the Gospel Hall Marton, on Sunday evening is Mr. Perry, of Bolivia. Mr. Perry, who ' as been engaged in missionary work for a number of years, is a gifted speaker and an invitation is extended to all readers to hear his address on Sunday evening.

“CHRIST’S SECOND COMING” “What will happen when Christ returns?” is the title of another address on Bible prophecy to be given by Mr. C. C. Graham evangelist, on Sunday, November 11, at 7 p.m., in the Rifle Club Hall Marton Junction. The Large numbers who attended last Sunday listened to a most informative address. The sensational and spectacular was avoided and a clear presentation of the work of God was attempted. A hearty invitation is again extended to all to hear what the Bible teaches will happen when Christ comes again. This

event will take thousands by surprise and will be like a thief in the night to them. Many events and changes will take nlace and every individual will be affected. The world will be completely revolutionised and amazed, but. none need be longer in doubt or unprepared who hear this address on Sunday night. OBITUARY MR. WILLIAM WHITE The death occurred in Marton on Tuesday, after many years of ill health, of Mr. William White, son of Mr. George White and the late Mrs. White, Signal Street, in his 29th. year. A service at Mount View Cemetery on Wednesday was conducted by Rev. N. Williams. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. Evans, G. Evans, O. Keystone, R. Rewiti, M. Chapmen and C. Louna.