CARTERTOW

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 May 1943, Page 5

CARTERTOW

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. (“Times-Age” Special.) ', The monthly meeting of the Wairarapa Automobile Association was held in Featherston on Tuesday night, the president, Mr H. Lawson, presiding. It was reported that to date 2352 members had paid their subscriptions, leaving approximately 1672 members still to pay. Twenty-one new members were elected. In a discussion concerning a reported new procedure regarding the use of petrol for business and other purposes, it was stated that the Commissioner of Transport had recently promised the North and South Island Motor Unions that before any alterations were made to the regulations the proposed alterations would be first submitted to the unions. No intended alteration to petrol licences and coupons had so far been suggested. It was resolved that the secretary should telegraph to the Commissioner of Transport and ascertain definitely the position. The patrol officers reported that a new school sign had been erected at Lansdowne, six arms placed on a post at To Ore Ore junction, 1 new arm at Waingawa bridge, 1 new arm at Kuripuni, 1 new sign at the north end of Greytown, and 2 arms replaced at Pahiatua. During the month both patrols had been actively engaged sweeping broken bottle glass off the roads. Putting it mildly, there was one broken bottle per chain between Carterton and Masterton. It was resolved that nothing could be done in the matter except to give it publicity, and hope that those who endangered the road with broken glass would see the wisdom of discontinuing this wasteful and dangerous practice. Personal. Mr W. C. M. Sorensen, of Carterton, who has been spending a holiday in Auckland, has returned to Carterton. Mr C. G. Wakelin, who has been in Carterton since the death of his uncle, returned to his home last evening. A parcel evening will be tendered to Miss Muriel (Polly) Zazell, at the Belvedere schoolroom tomorrow night, by residents of the district, in honour of her approaching marriage. Parcel Evening. A parcel evening and dance, held last night in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Eileen Pinfold, which takes place on Saturday, was well attended. The music for the dance was provided by Udy’s Orchestra, and Mr G. S. George was an efficient M.C. Mr V. L. Robinson asked Miss Pinfold to accept and open the many useful parcels, which she did amid enthusiasm.

Lieutenant D. Drury, on behalf of his fiancee, returned thanks. Much appreciated vocal items were given during the evening by Mrs Young and Mr Thomas, and a humorous recitation by Mr G. L. Chatwin. Scout Movement. The weekly card tournament run by the Carterton Boy Scout Committee was well attended last evening. The prizewinners were Mrs W, Ticehurst, Senr., Mrs Jones, Mr G. Goodin and Mrs Eagle. Personal. Flight £?ergt. Hall, who is on leave, will be given a social in the Clareville Hall during the coming week. Mrs S. Howie, of Ponatahi, accompanied by her daughter, left for Auckland yesterday for two weeks’ holiday. Mr E. Phelps, of the Wairarapa South ’ County Council’s staff, is on annual leave with his daughter, and is spending his holiday in Hastings. Hockey. The following are the Hinemoa (Carterton) ladies’ hockey teams for Saturday:— Senior A: V. Ward, Z. Ward, A. Scott. M. Parker, T. Compton, L. Crawley, B. Malcolm, P. Mason, D. Bond, F. Jensen, D. Dunce, Mrs Playle. Senior B; V. Merwood, R. Hopkins, J. Steven, P. Deller, B. Berry, A. Fairbrother, D. George, B. Lindop, B. Parker, P. Jensen, B. Matson. Dance. A dance in aid of the Maori war effort will be held in the State Theatre, Carterton, on Saturday. Udy’s orchestra will provide the music. REGENT THEATRE TWO MYSTERY THRILLERS. Two mystery thrillers are included in the current programme at the Regent Theatre. “No Hands on the Clock,” with Chester Morris and Jean Parker in the leading roles and “Hot Spot,” starring Betty Grable and Victor Mature, are classed as two of the year’s most exciting productions.