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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
2
A reflective piece compares life to a ball of wool and a tree, urging individuals to shape their lives like careful knitting. Mrs Rawlings urges turning life into comfort for others, noting outcomes depend on choices, patterns, and effort.
A program features Louis de Rochemont's The Negro doctor drama with Mel Ferrer and Beatrice Tempson plus The Drum on the North West Frontier with Roger Livesey. Cast includes Robert Cummins Ann Blyth Percy Kilbride Joe Kirkwood Leon Errol Lina Romay and Virginia Welch.
The Ministry of Labour reports a decline in unemployed to 389000 registered in April, down 18200 from the previous month and the lowest since November 1940.
About thirty Horsham members attended the Christian Endeavour convention in Warrnambool held at the Methodist Church. Leaders were Rev Gus Wilson and Mr Stevens both of Melbourne. Tour included Tower Hill near Korong. Representatives from Horsham came from the Church of Christ and the Methodist Church. The event alternates yearly between Melbourne and country centres, last held in Horsham in 1947.
Robert Maynard Hutchins, chancellor of the University of Chicago, and editor in chief of Great Books of the Western World, announces a 4 volume American edition. The project gathers writings for liberal education, with 74 authors and a unifying plan. Hutchins, longtime leader of the University of Chicago, has ties to Brush on New York and Yale University.
The notes describe a busy period across churches including Myrtlebank Hall’s weekend camp, basic faith lectures by Rev JC Jamieson, forest hikes, and youth camps with Presbyteries of Hamilton Western and Maryborough. Salvation Army events feature home league activities, a divisional shield presentation, and plans for self denial appeals.
Fourteen young people attended the Christian Endeavour convention at Worrsumbool last weekend. A squash evening is planned at the Manse on Saturday June 17 at 8 p.m. for all youths 15 and over with a basket shopper. Colin Thomas, an overseas missionary, will speak next Tuesday evening to promote the annual work on July.
Melbourne hospital officials say nurses lack time to wash patients later in the day and that early awakening disrupts sleep. They favor more sleep for patients and justify some morning washes before noon to reduce interruptions from visitors and lectures.
Horsham shop seeks buyers for cars and trucks in any condition offering high cash prices. Local business advertises quick cash for unwanted vehicles and parts, inviting contact for immediate pickup.
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