MARTON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 14, 17 January 1946, Page 2

MARTON NOTES

HAWKE CUP MATCH THE RANGITIKEI TEAM Owing to the inability of O. Wrigley and Bowick to travel to Masterton to take part, in the Hawke Cup elimination match against Wairarapa M. Wysocki and I. Dickson will take their place. Rangitikei Competition. The Rangitikei Association's competition will be resumed on Saturday at Marton when Old Boys meet Porewa on No. 1 ground and Marton and High School on No. 2 ground. The following team will represent Porewa:—R. Fullerton-Smith, J. Arkwright, K. Arkwright, P. Chapman, A. Futcher, G. Sutherland, C. Wood, R. Parkinson, R. Torrens, B. Cash and J. Cash. Arkwright Shield Match. The following players have been selected to represent the Porewa Cricket Club in an Arkwright Shield match to be played at Taihape on Wednesday, January 23: R. R. Arkwright. J. Birch. W. Williams, L. Kane, Bushby, C. Lethbridge, M. Lethbridge, G. Church, J. Pegg and R. Torrens. MARTON MOTORS Mr. H. W. Mensforth, late of Ward Motors, Marton, has taken over the proprietorship of Marton Motors, Lower FolletJ: Street, Marton. With his twenty years’ practical experience in the trade he is prepared to undertaken all classes of motor vehicle repairs. , MARTON SALE A splendid entry of 2000 lambs have been received for the Marton sale on Monday, January 21, including 1000 w.f. rape lambs on account of B. H. Galpin, and 500 w.f. rape lambs on account by Campbell Nicols, also a fair entry of cattle and pigs. MARTON RAM FAIR The local auctioneers notify that entries for the Marton Ram Fair on Thursday, January 31, at 11 a m., close on Saturday, January 19, with Abraham and Williams, Ltd. Dalgety and Co., Ltd., and N.Z. Farmers’ Co-op. Distributing Co. The fair will be held on the Marton Racecourse on the day following the show'. TURAKINA R.S.A. QUEEN CARNIVAL On Tuesday evening, January 22, the Turakina R.S.A. Queen Carnival Committee are holding a masked fancy dress ball in the Turakina Hall, in aid of the Turakina Queen (Miss Wilson). Prizes will be given for the best costumes and Tate’s Orchestra will supply the music. WORK IN THE BOROUGH At the meeting of the Marton Borough Council on Wednesday evening, Mr. W. R. Brant, overseer, reported that during the past month the general maintenance has been attended to, all roads and streets receiving attention. Nine water leaks on mains have been repaired, three water services renewed, and one sewerage and three water services renewed. In French Street 10 chains of path eight feet wide has been tarred and com* pleted. The reservoir is holding 24 feet of water and the embankments are in good order. The town clerk reported that the revenue for the month was £1152 8s Id, including Town Hall rents £7B 17s 3d; rates £244 8s lid, gas department £377 14s 9d, water charges £ll6 19s, swimming baths £2 10s 7d. One building permit for £2O was issued. RED CROSS EQUIPMENT

Acknowledgment from the New Zealand secretary for Corso, acknowledging the gift of hospital supplies, has been received by the Marton subcentre of the Red Cross Society. The sub-centre recently sent, equipment from its former emergency hospital to help equip the New Zealand relief team for Greece. Members of the sub-centre would feel a sense of gratification that the articles were to be used for the relief of distressed people of Greece, stated the letter. Notice to vacate its rooms in the High Street School buildings has been received by the sub-centre from the Wanganui Education Board, but there still remains some equipment to be disposed of. Much was lent in the early days of the war and is still awaiting claim by its owners. It is expected that unclaimed articles will be sold by auction about the end of the month, and the proceeds of the sale devoted to the Red Cross work. COMING-OF-AGE PARTY

About 90 guests attended a coming-of-age party for Miss Joan Lovelock, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Lovelock, Onepuhi, in the Druids’ Hall, Marton, on Tuesday night, and an enjoyable evening was spent in dancing, interspersed with items. The toast to iMss Lovelock, and presentation of a key, was made by Mr. T. E. Barton. Music for dancing was supplied by Mr. Edwards, and extras were played by Mrs. Irene Christian. Vocal items were provided by Miss Nancy Twigg and Corporal D. A. Scott, R.N.Z.A.F. Messrs. J. Parsons and L. Cockburn were M.C.’s.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ART UNION £250 COMES TO MARTON.

The third prize of £250 in the Happy New Year Art Union came to Marton to a lucky speculator under the nom-de-plume of “Cash.” SHORTAGE OF LABOUR

Marton, like many other centres, is suffering from a shortage of labour, and in the last 10 days there have been many positions vacant in the town. The shortage covers all types of work, from tradesmen to shop and restaurant assistants. One eng peering firm required six extra hands recently, and although it was fortunate in obtaining the men, some firms have not had such success.

A factory employing a large staff of girls will shortly require a further 40 assistants and when up to full strength, will be the largest employer of labour in the district. New businesses have opened in the town, and although the majority are employing only small staffs, the small pool of available labour is rapidly be.ng exhausted. THE HOUSING SHORTAGE An advertiser recently advertised in the Wanganui "Chronicle” that he had three rooms to let and up till mid-day on Wednesday he had received fourteen applicants.