Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 97, 28 August 1942, Page 4

Local and General

Children's Column Owing to pressure on cur space it has been found necessary to hold over the children's column, conducted by Pater the Whaler until Monday next. Factory Worker's Injury R. Skelton, an employee of the Rangitaiki Plains Dairy Factory was admitted to the Whakatane Hospital yesterday .suffering with a twisted right thumb. He was discharged this morning. A Kiss for Bay of Plenty The above is the caption of a Story from a Canadian periodical which was forwarded over to the parents of one of the local boys now training in Canada. The story which is bright and full of human interest will be reproduced in the 'Beacon,' the first instalment appearing in Monday's issue. Wood Wool for Packing The Government is to be urged by the New Zealand Fruitgrowers' Federation to encourage the manufacture of wood wool, now used for wrapping and lining paper, in order to ensure adequate protection for fruit should paper supplies be unobtainable, and in order to conserve overseas funds. Supplies of Gum Boots A limited number of gum boots are arriving in the Dominion, but no more are likely to be obtainable until the end. of the Avar, according to information received by the Agricultural Department in the 1 South Island. The department will be responsible for distributing the boots on the advice of the National Council of Primary Production. Scattishi Scouts Camp Members of the Scottish Troop of Scouts - hiked over to Ohope last week-end. under Mr C. F. Thomas who has done so much towards the troop's inception. The boys camped in the Mission buildings and spent the day in excursions and practical field; work. On Sunday, a special service was held by Rev. H. Hogg in the Presbyterian Hall which was greatly appreciated. The Scouts marched back to town on Monday morning having thoroughly enjoyed, the outing.