LOCAL AND GENERAL

Chronicle (Levin), 9 August 1946, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL

! Personal j ! Mr. M. Moynihan has returned jhome after spending a few days'in, | Wellington. Mrs. A. Robertson, of Natiian Terrace, has returned from a visit i to Ohakune, where her nusbana has obtained a position. I The condition of Mrs. H. Pope, , who was taken to the Palmerston ; North Hospital a week ago, is improving. ! Mrs. M. Jensen, who has been an i inmate of the Palmerston North | Hospital for several weeks, was toi : undergo an operation to-day. Her ' many friends will join in wishing ner a speedy recovery. After attending the Pig Marketing Associations conference at Auckland last week, Mr. W. Moyni- ' hau continued his journey to Kaikohe, where he is staying with nis daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Pausina. July Weather Temperaoures recoraed in the shade during the month of July were as foiiows, tne figures in parentheses being for the same month last year: Highest day temperature, 58 deg. C 60 ) on the 13th, 23rd and 28m; lowesc ciay temperature 52 deg. (46)- 011 the 9th, 10th, Hth, 16th, 17th and 31st; nighest night temperature, 53 deg. i5ji on the 13 th; lowest night temperature, 38 deg. (30) 011 the 9th. Rain fell on 23 days at No. 1 dam, Mangahao, and measured jl3.41 inches. At Mangaore rain fell on 16 days and measured 3.73 mches. 88th Birthday Celebrated Congratulations and best wishec were extended to Mrs. E. Crowther, Clapham Street, last week on the occasion of her 88th birthday, which was celebrated by festivities at which members of her family, relatives and a few old friends were present. Many at a distance reme'mbered this milestone in her ■ lif e and sent telegrams wishing her many happy returns of the aay. Sdll enjoying good heaim. Mrs. Crowther is very active for : her age. That she does very fine nairpin and crochet work testifi.es • to her good eyesight. Mrs. Cxowther has resided in Shannon bistrict for about 55 years, her home at first being on a farm at Kingston Road, which was sold to the j.ate Mr. Alfred Seifert and later ! oecame known as "Miranui."