Extracts from
1940
relating to Broseley and District
Broseley
Local History Society
2007
5th January 1940
DIED ON CHRISTMAS DAY.—Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bowen,=
of 8,
CHILDREN'S PRIZES. — The Baptist Sunday School ha=
d its
Christmas treat and prize presentation on Tuesday. Mrs. C. Thomas, a visito=
r from
the
SATURDAY'S BRIDE -
CAROLS.—Mr. John Turner (violin) was the soloist =
at a
carol service in the
DANCE.—Nearly 200 attended a dance at the Town Ha= ll on Monday in aid of the school funds. It was arranged by Mr. Clive Southorn, a= nd Mr. J. Harvey, Mr. S. Lea and he were M.C.s. Refreshments were served by Mesdames D. Cope, H. Watkins, A. Jones, W. Pountney, Miss E. Jackson and Mi= ss F. Meredith. Mr. W. Pountney was door steward.
NEW YEAR'S EVE.—A watch-night service was held at= the Town Hall on Sunday at 11.30. It was conducted by the rector, who gave a sh= ort address. Hymns were accompanied at the piano by Mr. W. E .Davis. Only a few people were present. The church bells as usual pealed in the New Year.
OLD FOLKS ENTERTAINED. — Many old folk braved the
black-out and the slippery roads to attend a tea and entertainment at the
Methodist Schoolroom on Wednesday. For many years members and friends of th=
e
SOLDIER PRESENTS GIFTS.—Sapper F. Williams, of the Royal Engineers, who was home from France on leave this week, when his baby daughter was christened, was asked to present gifts at his old Sunday Schoo= l at the Methodist Church yesterday. Nearly 90 scholars of the senior school were entertained to tea by Mrs. F. C. Howells, and afterwards played games. Mr. = A. O. Jones was M.C. On Monday, through Mrs. Howells' kindness, the junior dep= artment had a similar treat, and tomorrow it is the turn of the infants.
A member of one of the oldest farming families in the district, with a local connection going back for at least 200 years, Mr. Jo= seph Thomas Meredith, of Rose Cottage, Linley Brook, Bridgnorth, has died at the= age of 76. He had been ill for over a year.
Mr. Meredith began his career in the gardens of Willey =
Hall
and rose to be head gardener at a large private house in
Mrs. Meredith died four years ago, leaving two sons and= four daughters.
The funeral was at
12th January 1940
COMFORTS DANCE.—An extension of permitted hours f= rom 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. for a dance at the Town Hall on January 16 for the provision= of war comforts was, granted on Tuesday by the magistrates at Much Wenlock.
TILE WORKER'S DEATH.—Mr. John Leadbetter, of 20, =
WHIST.—At the Labour whist drive on Tuesday prizewinners were: 1. Mrs. A. Fielding; 2, Mrs. A. Pountney. 1, Mrs. L. Was= e; 2, Mr. T. Corfield. Mr. R. Perks was M.C.
BRIGHT HOUR—Choruses were sung and members were entertained by an elocutionist, Mrs. W. Davis, at Tuesday's meeting of the Bright Hour. The Rev. David Jack was the speaker, and Mrs. Jack presided. T= he accompanists were Mrs. A. Harris and Mrs. N. Williams. Mrs. C. S. Thomas was tea hostess.
FANCY DRESS. — About 100 were present, including = 18 in costume, at the annual fancy dress dance—the most successful held recently—in the Schoolroom on Friday. Mrs. F. J. Brookes and Miss Fau= lkner awarded prizes to: Girls-1 Beryl Colley (blackout result). 2 Jean Owen (Mazawatee tea), 3 Mary Crank (Dolly dreams). 4 Mary Gwilliam (Modern Cinde= rella), 5 Teresa Crank (Scottish Lass), 6 Victoria Dyas (Popeye), 7 Barbara Jones (Russian Dancer), 8 Edith Beddows (Chinese Lady). 9 Lily O'Neill (Chinese Girl). Boys-1 Derek George (Mr. Neville Chamberlain). 2 May Doulson (Chines= e), 3 Guy Tonkiss (Spanish Musician), 4 Alan Jones (Cowboy). 5 George Mason (Clown), 6 Graham Whitmore (Jester), 7 Dorothy Stone (Robin Hood), 8 Lily S= tone (Question Mark). 9 Joan Humphries (Imp). Mr. G. Whitmore was M.C. The organ= isers were Mesdames C O. Dyas, Cooper, Whitmore, W. Haynes, Barber and J. Cross.<= /p>
Two natives of Broseley lost their lives in a tragedy at
Tunstall,
They were discovered on Saturday morning when workmen, = after persistent knocking, broke open the door of Mrs. Littlehales' premises, whi= ch are a shop and house combined Fellow workmen of Mr. Humphries, meanwhile, a= larmed because he did not appear for duty, forced an entry and found him and his w= ife lying, fully clothed, on the kitchen floor.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Humphries had been seen laughing and chatting with friends on the Friday evening, and Mrs. Humphries had been out shopping. Mrs. Humphries was dead when the house was entered and her husband died a few minutes afterwards.
The inquest was formally opened and adjourned because o= f the illness of a witness.
Mr. Humphries was the elder son of the late Mr. and Mrs=
. William
Humphries, of
The funeral was at
Continued efforts to help the depressed industries of t= he Iron-Bridge district are promised by Colonel J. Baldwin-Webb. M.P. for the Wrekin Division in a letter which was read at Madeley District Council on Wednesday. Colonel Baldwin-Webb mentions specific companies by name and reg= rets that so far his attempts to obtain Government contracts have not met with success.
At last month's meeting of the Council Councillor R. A.= Jones stated that men at the Coalbrookdale Company were working a short week and = that local brick kilns were "in a bad way." and on his suggestion the Council decided to appeal to the Member for help.
In the course of his letter Colonel Baldwin-Webb assure=
s the
Council that the claims of the district, and of the industrial parts of
Colonel Baldwin-Webb refers to specific local companies, mentioning the slump in the building trade, which has hit industries in the Wenlock Borough so hard, and states: "I have spared no pains in the at= tempt to find other purposes for which they might be utilised." He concludes: "It is to me a cause of disappointment that there should be any shorta= ge of employment among the exceptionally skilled men of Severnside, and I will= , of course, take up once again with the Minister of Supply the possibilities of= the works in question being utilised in the national interest."
The Town Clerk was directed to write and thank Colonel Baldwin-Webb for his help.
The Iron-Bridge district, unlike Bridgnorth and many ot=
her
towns of the
19th January 1940
Easily the most colourful social function Broseley has = had since the war began was the fancy dress dance in the Town Hall on Tuesday, = for the funds of the knitting party for the troops, which is organised by Mrs. = E D. Collins. About 160 were present, including over 50 in costumes—historical, humorous and topical.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Wenlock (Councillor and Mrs. =
C. R.
H. Kane), who were present, were paying their first official visit to the t=
own.
They stayed until midnight. In the difficult task of judging the fancy dres=
ses,
they were assisted by Miss H. C. Potts and Miss M. A. Potts. The prizes for=
the
best fancy historical, or period costumes were won by Miss Halley, in the
splendid attire of a Queen, and Mr. E. Pottinger, as a Chinaman. Mrs. J.
Roberts, in the role of Mother Hubbard, and Mr J. Shaw (Tunstall), as an
old-time cricketer, were first in the class for the most original or comic
costume. Mi. and Mrs. Matt. Davis (
A special prize was awarded Mrs. H. Watkins, who amusin= gly personified the knitting party itself. For the head-dress she had a big bal= l of wool with knitting needles sticking out of it, and on her back she carried a placard calling for more volunteers for the good work
A report on the party's progress was given by Mrs. Coll=
ins,
who said that already 41 pairs of socks, 14 scarves, 10 pullovers, 10 pairs=
of
mittens, four pairs each of wristlets and gloves and three
The hall was specially decorated and novelties were distributed. Mr. W. E. Davis and Mr A. H. Wase were M.C.'s for dancing which was to Fred Lawton's band. Competitions were won by Miss S. Cox and Mr. J. Harvey.
The dance was organised by Mrs. Collins, Mrs. T W Howel= ls and Mrs. S. W. O. Hoy. Refreshments were provided, and in charge of the band of helpers were Mesdames Collins, A J Renwick, Howells and C. O. Jones. Door stewards were Messrs. T. Goodall. W. T Ritchings, J, Clapton and A. J. Renw= ick.
By the de= ath of Alderman William George Dyas, of Upper House, Madeley, the district and cou= nty have lost a well-known public figure, four times Mayor of Wenlock and a spo= rts man whose name was known in an even larger sphere.
Mr. Dyas, who was 67, died at his home in the early hou=
rs of
Sunday morning. His unexpected death followed a chill caught when he was out
shooting in the
The only son of the late Alderman A. B. Dyas, of Madele= y, he was born into a tradition of public service. His father, who lived to celeb= rate his jubilee as a member of Wenlock Borough Council, was four times Mayor of= the Borough, with the freedom of which he was presented in 1914. To his uncle, = the late Alderman W. J. Legge, who was a member of the Council for many years a= nd who died three years ago, he also owed a great deal Mr. A B. Dyas was large= ly interested in farming and malting, and there were wishes expressed that his son, after he had completed his education at Wrekin College, should enter t= he business. It was through Mr. Legge, who was sole proprietor of the Woodlands and Madeley Wood Brick and Tile Co., that he came to have an interest in the direction of the firm. At the time of his death he was chairman of the directors of Messrs. Maw and Co., of the Nuway Mat Co., Coalport, and the Arenig Granite Co., Bala.
When, with great enthusiasm Mr. W. G. Dyas was, as a yo= ung man just turned 30, first selected for the Madeley Ward of Wenlock. Borough Council in 1904, he headed the poll. He had represented the ward ever since, often being returned unopposed. Long as his record of service is, he was not the senior member; Alderman W. Roberts, who succeeded Alderman Legge as chairman of Madeley Council, was elected in the previous spring, and Alderm= an W. Bishop has represented the Wenlock Ward since 1904. Mr. Dyas's voice was= not frequently heard in debate, but his were always considered utterances, and = he was the inveterate opponent of any scheme that he thought was wasting the ratepayers' money. Like his father, he was Mayor of the Borough four times,= in 1919, 1923, 1925 and 1928.
For nearly 16 years he was also a member of the Salop C= ounty Council, being elected for Madeley when Mr. C. C. Bruff, of Coalport, resig= ned the seat. He was vice-chairman of the County Education Committee and chairm= an of the Schools Organisation Committee.
In politics he was a Conservative, and he was chairman =
of the
Wrekin Divisional Conservative Association. He was a warder at
During the Great War Mr. Dyas was superintendent of loc= al munitions magazines, and was afterwards awarded the M.B.E. He had been a J.= P. for Wenlock for 16 years.
He had been a member of the Wenlock Guardians' Committee since its formation in 1930. He was also one of the founders of Madeley Old= Age Pensioners' Rest Room, which is believed to be unique, and towards which he gave a donation of £250.
Mr. Dyas was a bachelor. Mrs. Boulton, of
BARN WHERE KING HID Upper House, which he inherited fro= m his uncle, is very old, and it is famous because in a barn a few yards away Mr.= F. Wolfe, of Madeley, who then lived at the house, gave shelter to King Charle= s II as, foot-sore and weary, he fled in disguise before the Parliamentarians af= ter his final defeat at the Battle of Worcester. The house has several priest-holes, but Mr. Wolfe shrewdly decided that these would be sought out first, before searchers would bother to look for the fugitive among his corn and hay. After the Restoration the King presented Mr. Wolfe with a handsome silver tankard in recognition of the deed. The barn, which was later used as the Market House, still stands much as it did close on 300 years ago, and it was Mr. Dyas's concern to know what best to do with it.
It is strange that the house where Charles found refuge
should later be owned by staunch supporters of his successor to the Throne
William of Orange. The Dyas family was of Dutch extraction, and came over w=
ith
William, an ancestor of Alderman Dyas being granted a free pass between
"One of the greatest cricketers that
Forty or fifty years ago, it has been said, Shropshire
possessed a small stalwart band of all-round sportsmen who, although the co=
unty
as a whole showed little interest, contributed much to its prestige, and by
modern standards its cricket would be considered first class. They included=
A. E.
Payne (captain of the club), G. E. Robinson and R T. Jones (
Dyas, who played frequently for Shropshire Gentlemen, a= s they became known, was an all-round cricketer—a steady, straight batsman, = -a good bowler and a useful man in the field. For two seasons, about the begin= ning of the present century, he played for W. G. Grace's London County Club, equ= al in standard to a good county team. The great "Doctor" had then gi= ven up playing for Gloucestershire, but was still in his prime.
As far as Mr. Griffiths remembers Dyas's highest score =
for
At hockey Mr. Dyas obtained his cap for playing for
When he was Mayor of Wenlock for the last time a gather= ing of 250 sportsmen in the Anstice Memorial Hall recognised his prowess by presen= ting him with a solid gold cigarette case and an illuminated address.
ODDFELLOW'S FUNERAL—Mr. J. Leadbetter, of 20, Bri= dge Road, whose death at the age of 62 was reported last week, was buried on Saturday, a service at the church being conducted by the rector, who read t= he Oddfellows' oration. Members of the Rose of Sharon Lodge were present. The mourners were the widow; Miss E. Leadbetter, Mrs. Treeby (Blythe, Northumbe= rland), Misses I. and S. Leadbetter, daughters; Mr. and Mrs. Ormerod, Mr. and Mrs. Boden, brothers-in-law and sisters; Mrs. Garbett, sister-in-law; Mr. W. Bod= en, Mr. B. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. S. Garbett, Mr. C. Garbett and Mr. L. Garbett, nephews and niece. The bearers were Messrs. W. Perks, F. Humphries, A. Bedd= oes, T. Corfield, R. Heighway and F. Williams.
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT. — The death has occurred o=
f Mr.
William Foxall, formerly foreign correspondent in
SOCIAL CLUB MEMBER'S DEATH - Mr Edwin Francis, an active
member of the management committee of Broseley Social Club, in whose welfar=
e he
was keenly interested, died at his home in Cape Street on Saturday, aged 65=
. He
had been in failing health for some time. Born at Broseley, he was employed
with Messrs. Maw and Co., Jackfield. He was a member of the Ancient Order of
Foresters, Court Rose of the Green, and a sidesman at the church. His wife =
died
four years ago, and he had been residing with his niece, Mrs. Hatton. The
funeral took place at the
LICENSEE'S DEATH.—A familiar figure in the town w=
as Mr.
Archibald George Oswell, licensee of the Lion Hotel for the past 16 years, =
who
died suddenly on Tuesday at the age of 53. He had been in poor health for a
year or two, but had taken to his bed only two days before. The youngest so=
n of
Mr. J. Oswell, keeper of the Boat Inn, Jackfield, and Mrs. Oswell, he had b=
een
in the "trade" most of his life. Formerly he was employed at the
Coalport China Works, and before coming to Broseley was licensee of the Pun=
ch
Bowl Inn, Bridgnorth. Keenly interested in social work, he was a sidesman at
the
LATE MRS. R. G. EVERALL.—The funeral took place a=
t the
SWAN FROZEN UP.—A swan became frozen in the ice o= n the edge of the river at Bridgnorth and had to be liberated. It seemed little t= he worse for its experience.
NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE. — Mr. E. C. S. White had a New Year's message for members when he addressed the Bright Hour on Tuesday. Mr= s. Oliver gave a reading.
A LONG RECORD.—Older people in Broseley will reme=
mber
Mrs. Alice Smith, of
26th January 1940
Sir,—Reading in your issue of January 12 Mrs. E. = M. Shorting's death and funeral at Broseley and her long life there, also of o= ther people who resided at the Lawns or may have done so, I thought it may inter= est some people to know that her late husband's mother resided at the Lawns, and previous to her residence there, Mr. Pritchard. I don't expect many, if any= , remember the Rev. R. H. Cobbold as Rector of Broseley. His sister was Mrs. E. H. Sho= rting, whose husband (the Rev. C. Shorting) died in April, 1864; he was Rector of = Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, and in October of that year Mrs. E. H. Shorting went to res= ide at Broseley to be near her brother. Her three sons were then at college, a daughter at home and governess. Then in 1873 the Rev. R. H. Cobbold left Broseley for Ross Rectory, Herefordshire, and soon afterwards Mrs. Shorting moved to Ross, and her son, Mr. Ernest Walter Shorting, and Mrs. Shorting t= ook up residence at the Lawns, so that members of the family have resided there since 1864. Mrs. E. H. Shorting died at Ross January 31, 1910, within two months of her 93rd birthday, and was only confined to her bedroom a few days before her death, and took great interest in everything going on, and in her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She and her brother, the Rev= . R. H. Cobbold, with his wife, were keen workers for the Church Missionary Soci= ety. She was taken to Stonham Aspal and laid to rest in the family vault with her husband. The sudden death of her grandson, Mr. E. H. H. Shorting, must have been a great shock and sorrow to his mother; he was very devoted to his parents.
THE LATE MR. J. LEADBETTER.— The age of Mr. J. Leadbetter, whose death was reported last week was 56 and not 62 as previou= sly stated.
SMALL HOLDER'S DEATH. — Mr. John Henry Bennett di=
ed at
his home, Easthope Coppice, Broseley Wood, on Saturday, after three months'
illness, at the age of 66. He was the oldest of the family of ten children =
of
the late Mr. William Bennett, whom he succeeded in the management of the sm=
all
holding at Easthope Coppice. Like his father, too, he worked for Messrs. Maw
and Co., Jackfield, for some time. Formerly there was a considerable dairy
business, but latterly the farm had been chiefly devoted to stock rearing. =
Mr.
Bennett was a bachelor. The funeral was at
HOTEL KEEPER'S FUNERAL.—Mr. A. G. Oswell, license=
e of
the Lion Hotel, whose sudden death at the age of 53 was announced last week,
was buried on Saturday, a service at the Parish Church preceding the burial=
in
Broseley Cemetery. The rector officiated, and a robed choir led the singing=
of
the hymns. Mr. W. H. Yorke was at the organ. The mourners were the widow; M=
iss
M. Oswell, daughter; Mr. J. B. Dixon, Mr. J. Heath (Buildwas), Mr. W.
LATE MRS. E. GITTINGS. — Mrs. Anna Gittings, who =
celebrated
her 73rd birthday on January 8, died at her home, 3,
NOVEL TREAT.—Part of the entertainment provided b=
y Mr.
and Mrs. J. G. Broadhurst for the church choir boys on Friday was a visit to
the first cinema performance at the Town Hall, where "the pictures&quo=
t;
opened on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Broadhurst have given a treat annual=
ly
since their son, the Rev. John Broadhurst, now Rector of Shelly, near
£20 FOR TROOPS.—A profit of just over &poun= d;20 was made on the dance held at the Town Hall last week in aid of the funds of the Broseley Comforts Working Party, exceeding even the hopes of the organi= sers Mrs. E. D. Collins and her helpers.
BRIGHT HOUR.—Mr. R. Gwynne, of Benthall, spoke at= the meeting on Tuesday, and Mrs. A. O. Jones presided. The soloist was Mrs. Owen Jones.=
GAS FAILURE.—Owing to a gas failure there were no
services at
DANCE.—Mr. J. Wilson and Mr. J. Cross were M.C.s = and the Variety Dance Band played for a dance in St. Mary's Hall on Friday, in = aid of the Sunday School treat. About 50 were present. Refreshments were served= by Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Green, and Mr. S. Blackford was door steward.
SUNDAY SCHOOL "ABOLISHED" —Sunday schoo=
l has
been abolished at the
All Jackfield will miss Mrs. Eliza Jane Shinton, keeper= of the Black Swan, who died on Tuesday in her 70th year. Not only was she one = of the oldest licensees for miles around, as well as being one of the last mak= ers of homebrewed ale in the district, but she was respected and loved in the village for her many kind deeds of unobtrusive acts of charity.
Mrs. Shinton had been connected with the licensed trade=
ever
since her marriage nearly 50 years ago. Her husband Mr. Edwin Shinton, who =
died
four years ago, successively owned three inns at
Noted locally for her brew, Mrs. Shin-ton had made it a= ll her life. Except for one or two houses at Iron-Bridge, she was the last maker of home-brewed beer in the district. Brewing her ale, serving in the bar, help= ing where help was needed in the village, she was extremely active until her last—and almost her first—illness a month ago.
Of late years she had been assisted by her only son, Mr= . J. B. Shinton, who was formerly an instructor in the Army and who has shown mu= ch interest in physical training in the neighbourhood. There are no other children.
The funeral will be at
4th February 1940
An old lady of 82, who only that morning was shovelling= away snow from the front of her cottage, was on Monday afternoon found lying dea= d on her bed at her home, The Almshouses, Barrow, near Broseley. She was Mrs. Ja= ne Kyte, a well-known figure in Broseley, to which she usually walked every we= ek to draw her old age pension. In spite of the bad weather and treacherous ro= ads she made her customary journey the preceding Friday.
Neighbours became anxious when she did not re-appear, a= nd Mrs. Hutchinson went in to find her lying lifeless and fully clothed on the bed. The Coroner was notified, but it was not considered necessary to hold = an inquest.
The widow of Mr. James Kyte, well known with his brothe= r, Will, over a wide district for his skill in breaking in horses, Mrs. Kyte h= ad lived alone for 15 years. Mr. Kyte, who was fatally trampled by a horse at Oldbury, 42 years ago, was the first patient to die in the newly-opened Bridgnorth Infirmary.
Their eldest daughter, Mrs. I. Cross, lives at Jackfiel=
d, and
there is another daughter at Stretford,
A very successful year's working, with a credit balance= for the first time for many years, was reported at the annual meeting of Brosel= ey Social Club on friday. In spite of the bad weather there was a large attend= ance, although members were disappointed that Lord Forester, the president, was unable to be there.
In a review of the club's finances the secretary, Mr. T. Goodall, said that total receipts were £1,249, compared with £1= ,062 in the previous year. The sale of refreshments totalled £1,176 (£985 in 1938). Total expenses, excluding refreshments, were £3= 39 (£313) and cash in hand was £280 (£265). There was a cred= it balance of £10 against a loss of £59 in 1938 and £51 in 1= 937. The healthy state of the finances was a great credit to the management committee, and the steward and stewardess, Mr. and Mrs. T. Meredith.
Although membership last year was the same as in 1938, = 28 members have already been elected this year. They include members of the st= aff of the St. John Ambulance Association residing at Broseley, to whom the committee extended a welcome during their stay.
On the social side the secretary stated that activities= were being well maintained, although a smoking concert had to be substituted for= the annual dinner He referred to the death during the year of four members̵= 2;Messrs. G. Wilde, F. Hailey, E. H. H. Shorting and E. Francis, a member of the management committee for many years. &= nbsp;
Mr. Frank Davis, who is leaving the district, has resig= ned the treasurership, and Mr. W. J. Garbett was elected in his stead.
The three retiring members of the committee—Messr= s. T. Goodall, W. Harris and J. Brown—were re-elected, and Mr. G. Chadwick = was elected in place of the late Mr. Francis.
A sale or the club's newspapers and periodicals was con= ducted by Mr. G. Whitmore.
A vote of thanks to the chairman (Mr. F. S. Francis) was proposed by Mr. W. E. Price.
The 35th annual meeting of Broseley Victoria Institute,= at which there was an interesting discussion on the Institute's future, was al= so held on Friday. The genera' feeling was that it should be available to the public for dances and other social activities, a leading exponent of this v= iew being the Rev. C. S. Jackson, an honorary member.
The committee is having alterations made to the buildin= g, with the sanction of the trustees, and finally it was resolved to leave the question in its hands.
Mr. W. E Davis, newly appointed member and trustee, who presided over a fair attendance, referred in opening to the death of Mr. Shorting, a trustee.
A debit balance of £48 on the year was reported b= y the secretary (Mr. G. H. Ball), who gave a detailed statement of the year's working.
All the magazines and newspapers, for which there was s= ome keen bidding, were afterwards sold by Mr. Davis.
The committee elected was: Messrs. P. W. Parr, J. R. Ni= cklin, J. R. Towler. W. S. Ball (trustees' representatives), D. G. Colley, A E. Go= ugh and T. Wale (members).
There may be some of the inhabitants of Broseley and di= strict who remember the Great Frost of sixty years ago, a frost which began early = in January and lasted sixteen weeks, and as the occupation of the people then = as now was mainly workers in clay, frost meant no work. This frequently happen= ed in winter time for short periods, and the youths looked upon it as a holida= y; it made up for the Saturday afternoons and sea-side excursions of today. Th= ey loved the sliding skating on the local pool,, but when day succeeded day and week succeeded week, and there were, no "Reckoning Fridays or Saturdays," and no money but what good natured masters gave or lent as "Subs" till better times, men and wives were worried indeed; and = as the frost increased in intensity, hone almost gave way to despair.
At that time trade flourished, and there always seemed = to be busy times at Davies Thorns or The Tileries as it is now known, at Lawes, Haughtons, Exleys, Doughtys, Hopleys. Prestages and at other works. Broseley was a flourishing little town, many Jackfield workers lived there, and most= of the retail trade of the whole district was done at Broseley. Saturday was a very busy day, a capital market was held inside and outside the Market Hall, and some will remember the crockery smashings, and 'Bilberry Billy's Stall, outside Laurence's shop. They will probably remember how Billy's wife did m= ost of the shouting of his wares as she sat on an upturned basket: she did not sell, the poor soul was blind. This is rather by the way.
At the time of the sixteen weeks' frost, then were no w= ages, no dole, few savings only the credit shopkeepers could give, and the stern workhouse officials' allowances. Really poor people suffered much.
The generosity and goodness of Lord For ester &= nbsp; were indeed appreciated People instinctively turned to Willey Hall, and the esta= te agent, Mr Thursfield, had a busy time. Daily, car loads of game and rabbits were sent to every house, or to the Lion Hotel at Broseley to add to the big stores for soup kitchens; all loose firewood could be had for the fetching,= and surface coal was free. The old adage “As the days lengthen, so the co= ld strengthens," proved true in this case.
It was useless to try to obtain work. The families that= had killed the pig for Christmas and had a bury of potatoes were indeed well of= f. Youths and men could earn a little by clearing the snow after falls. Blacks= miths seemed somewhat busy, and horses waited patiently to be rough shod for the = icy roads. Some men and youths swept pools for the skaters or fitted on skates.=
The lakes at Willey were indeed picturesque, nearly surrounded by trees, whose branches were weighed down with snow, and the surrounding snow covered lands, the many skaters, the bright glow of the braziers and the bright moonlight, all added to the effect. The old beam en= gine at the Deep Pits had a rest.
As weeks rolled into months, it was evident that soup
kitchens were insufficient for the support of the people. Committees were
formed and bacon and bread, according to the size of the family, were distr=
ibuted.
Youths captured wild birds with riddles, and cooked and ate them. Much furn=
iture
was used as fuel, and pawn shops were miles away if there was anything to p=
awn.
The
The days lengthened and the midday sun thawed patches o= f snow and ice, but it was when nearly a third of the year had gone that the world began to look normal, and people to lose their indifference to things.
The thaw had set in, gutters and ditches were full of m= uddy water, brooks overflowed into the meadows, the noise of cracking ice was he= ard, and the river ran high and swift. Trees weighed down by snov shook themselv= es, and stood upright once more and a heavy fall of rain cleaned and cleared the streets.
Workmen returned to their sheds and kilns, and the weary tramps once more sought shelter by their fires. Men and boys whistled again, and the world seemed cheerful. There were those who loved to read, and those who read the popular educator and some who met together for study; these few only benefited by the Great Frost
L.A.R.
DANCE. — The severe weather did not prevent the h= olding of a dance, arranged by Broseley Entertainments Committee, at the Forester = Arms on Wednesday. The secretary of the committee is Mr. R. G. Jones.
FORMER RESIDENT'S DEATH.—The youngest daughter of=
the late
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Watson, of Foundry Yard, Broseley, Mrs. Ruth Weaver died at
her home in Oswaldtwistle, near
WHIST.—Mr. W. Garbett was M.C. at the Labour whist drive at the Town Hall on Tuesday, when the lucky players were 1 Mrs. L. Fielding, 2 Mrs. N. George; 1 Mr. L. Moore, 2 Mr. Garbett.
IN WONDERLAND.—A lantern lecture. "Alice in Wonderland," and the annual meeting of Jackfield Band were two events which were postponed because of the weather. Nevertheless, the village has = had a foretaste of "Wonderland" in the past few days!
LICENSEE'S FUNERAL. — Neighbours in the village w=
ere
bearers at the funeral of Mrs. Eliza Jane Shinton, licensee of the Black Sw=
an,
whose death was reported last week. The service at
SUNDAY SCHOOL.—Although now held under the more attractive title of Children's Gatherings, the Parish Church Sunday School continues materially unchanged. To correct a mistaken impression which may = have been given last week the rector asks us to state that he himself still cond= ucts it.
9th February 1940
Complaints about delay in using the snow plough and of = the manner in which County Council roadmen had "cleared" the streets = of snow were voiced at Broseley District Council on Wednesday. In the absence = of instructions from the County Divisional Surveyor the local foreman had refu= sed to act, it was stated.
The Surve= yor (Mr. F. Richards) mentioned in his report that his men had done as much as they could for the "district” roads, but he feared that not much had = been done in the main streets, which were county roads. Something had been done,= but had it been tackled a little sooner travelling conditions might have been better.
Alderman E. D. Collins said that for years there had be=
en an
arrangement between the County Council and the District Council that when t=
he
snow plough was used half the cost should be borne by each. When approached=
he
understood that the County Divisional Surveyor flatly refused to allow the =
snow
plough to he used or any expenses to be incurred on county roads and the ma=
in
Iron-Bridge to Broseley road,
The Rev. C. S. Jackson said that the trouble arose beca=
use
the Divisional Surveyor could not get through by telephone on Monday. He as=
a
county councillor had tried to exert his authority, but
On Tuesday the County Council men "messed about a bit" on the Square. Other spots which were in a dangerous condition we= re left while the snow was cleared from places where it could quite well have melted on its own.
Mr Richards remarked that even if the Divisional Survey= or could not make contact with his foreman some arrangement ought to exist so = that he would know what to do in such an emergency.
W. E. Davies said that the County Council men were cart= ing heaps of snow three-quarters of a mile and leaving the Square so that vehic= les which had come an the way from Bridgnorth became stuck there.
The Town Clerk was instructed to write to the Divisional Surveyor pointing out how badly the work of snow clearing had been done and seeking some arrangement for the future.
While on the subject of the great snowfall the chairman expressed appreciation of the way the life of the town had been carried on.= He congratulated the operators of the public services, especially mentioning gas, water, and electricity on carrying on with their almost heart-breaking job. Credit was also due to the tradespe= ople for maintaining the distribution of the amenities of life. "judging fr= om accounts in the newspapers I think we in this little town have been extreme= ly fortunate." he said.
Both Mr. Howells, and Mr,
Broseley cottagers have been asking the Sanitary Inspec= tor whether they may kill their own pigs. For their benefit the Town Clerk stat= ed that they may, if they get a permit from the local Food Office and satisfy = the official that they have fattened the animals themselves and do not intend to sell any of meat.
Water has now to be pumped for Broseley 38 hours a week instead of 23 hours before the severe weather set in, although supplies to Madeley. Iron-Bridge, and Jackfield are cut off every night. "There mu= st be prolific waste on private properties." the Water Engineer's report stated.
Waste paper and cardboard is being collected locally by= a private person, it was stated, and residents' support was urged.
Hearing a rap at the door residents in the Church Street district of Broseley who have no letter boxes were surprised, on going to it this week to have their letters handed to them with his customary good-humo= ured smile, by the rector.
Two local postmen have influenza, and learning what a s= train their absence was putting on the staff of Broseley Post Office, already over-burdened by the upsets of the weather, the Rev. C. S. Jackson immediat= ely went to the Postmaster, Mr. W. E. Davis, and offered his services as town postman. He began his new duties on Monday morning.
Mr. Jackson shares the job of postman-without-uniform w=
ith three
young masters at the school, two of whom were helping last week by deliveri=
ng
parcels by sledge. He delivers in the
The other voluntary helpers have been Mr. R. Jones, Mr.= W. Clay and Mr Frank Jones whose usual work has been interrupted by the closin= g of the school through the weather.
HELP FOR GARDENERS. — The 70 members of the local Allotment Holders' Association, it was stated at Broseley Council on Wednes= day, have contributed £18 under the Society of Friends' scheme for helping gardeners. The Society of Friends pays up to half the cost of tools, seeds, etc., in cases where its help is needed.
"HELMETS" FOR BABIES. — The weather has delayed the delivery in Broseley and Jackfield of gas "helmets" f= or babies under two years old. The 90 for Broseley and 17 for Jackfield will be distributed by wardens calling at the houses.
LIGHTLESS. —
LICENSEE 32 YEARS, — Within a month Broseley has =
lost a
second well-known licensed victualler by the sudden death on Wednesday of M=
rs.
Elizabeth Marlow, for 32 years licensee of the Lord Hill, Duke Street. She =
had
been active in the management of the inn until little more than a week ago.=
The
Lord Hill has been held by members of the family as tenants for many years.
Mrs. Marlow's mother the late Mrs. Hill, and her grandmother were licensees
before her. Mrs. Marlow was first granted the licence at the early age of 2=
3.
She was the widow of Mr. Thomas Marlow, who died 24 years ago. There are two
children, Mr. Thomas and Miss Ivy Marlow, both of whom live at home. The
funeral will take place at the
GARGOYLES CAUSE TROUBLE. —The freezing up of the
"mouths" of the gargoyles by which the church roof is drained has
caused a considerable amount of melting snow to percolate through the roof =
of
the
OLD LADY'S FUNERAL. — The funeral of Mrs Kyte, of=
the
Almshouses, Barrow, whose sudden death at the age of 82 was reported last w=
eek,
took place at
16th February 1940
SUDDEN DEATH. — Mrs Fanny Pinner, who had been se=
rving
in her grocer's shop in
Mr. Pinner was in charge of German prisoners in
TRADER'S DEATH. — Mrs. Edith A. Thompson died at =
her
home, 4,
TRIBUTES TO LICENSEE. — Many representatives of t=
he
trade and customers at the Lord Hill inn, of which she was licensee for many
years, were present at the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Marlow at the F. Watson (Broseley Dominoes League), Mr. A. Sherwood (=
Lord
Hill darts team), and Mr. A. Fielding (Broseley Friendly Societies' Hospital
Committee). The coffin was borne by Messrs. W. and F. Hailey, R. Picken, J.
Godwin, H. S. Southorn, J. Hill, E. Gainham and A. Evans. MASKED DANCE.—The 150 dancers who attended the St.
Valentine's Day dance at the Town Hall were given masks, but most of them f=
ound
it more fun to discard them. The dance was in aid of the British Legion Wom=
en's
Branch fund for providing comforts for local soldiers, and although the
financial result is not yet known it is believed to have been very successf=
ul.
The event was organised by a sub-committee of the women's and men's branche=
s,
of which Mr. W. J. Ritchings was chairman. For dancing, Mr. Bert: Jones,
assisted by Mr. Ritchings, was M.C. Mr N. Ball and Mr. P. Archer were stewa=
rds.
Prizes were presented by Mrs. Mears and Mrs. T. Goodall to Miss C. Hudson a=
nd
Mr. C. Foulkes, Miss Jones and Mr. Tutt ("spot" dance winners), M=
iss
Skinner and Mr. Hack, Miss Jackson and Mr. N. Foulkes (winners of the statue
dance). Refreshment helpers were Mesdames Whitmore. Goodall, Bradley Mears,
Ward, Ritchings, Albert Jones, Molyneux, Haynes and Miss Lloyd. MASTERS LEAVING.—Three of the four members of the=
staff
of the boys' school expect to leave shortly. Mr. R. Brookes, acting headmas=
ter,
has accepted a post as assistant master at a big Bromsgrove senior school,
where he begins duty next term. Coming direct from The services of the Rev. C. S. Jackson, who last week a=
cted
as voluntary postman in Broseley, would have been more than ever appreciated
this week. Like the two regular postmen, because of whose illness he offere=
d to
deliver letters, the Rector has, however, contracted influenza. The Wiley postman, Mr: J. Hurdley, slipped on the icy r=
oad on
Monday and injured his head, so that Broseley is now three postmen short.
Besides the Rector, three young assistant masters at the school—Mr. W.
Miles, Mr. R. G. Jones and Mr. W. Clay—offered their services, but th=
is
week the school has re-opened and they are no longer free. Letters in Broseley are being delivered by the postmast=
er,
Mr. W. E. Davis, and an assistant at his shop. TWIN MARRIED.—Miss Lilian Bowen. who, with her tw=
in
sister, Elizabeth, has kept the grocer's shop near the Owing to the rapid rise of the river, the whole of the
wharfage was impassable to traffic during Friday and the greater part of
Saturday. There was about three feet of water along the whole of the road.
Buses had to reach the town via Madeley, and pedestrians came to market via=
the
Hill Side. The shops in The Wharfage area were flooded and contact was made
with them in most cases by coracle, piloted by Mr. H. Rogers. The White Hart Hotel had about 18 inches of water in al=
l the
public rooms. Although the flood was of short duration, it was the worst the
district has experienced for many years. A gangway of crates and planks provided by Messrs. Maw =
and
Co., was used to enable business to be conducted at Jackfield Post Office. =
The
Post Office itself was flooded two feet deep, but Miss Oakes, the postmistr=
ess,
saved its contents by transferring much to an upstairs room, from which she
served customers. Persons on business had the novel experience of walking=
on a
raised gangway of planks though a back door of the house and thence on to t=
he
stairs. Floods are, however, no novelty to Miss Oakes, who has =
had to
contend with them nearly every winter since she became postmistress 16 years
ago. Several houses in the village were flooded more or less
seriously. After transferring the furniture upstairs, Miss Phyllis Colley, =
who
has a small shop near the Mrs. Janet Ness Hamilton, who died the Dunge House, Bro=
seley,
on Friday, was the widow of Mr. Herbert William Hamilton, agent to a former
Lord Forester. She was connected with the Broseley branch of the Women's Co=
nservative
Association and was one the oldest members of the Mothers' Before coming to Broseley Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton had liv=
ed at
Forton, near The funeral took place on Tuesday at The mourners were Mr. James Hamilton and Mr. John D.
Hamilton, sons; and Miss Janet Hamilton, daughter. Among those present Were=
Mr.
T. M. Eggar ( Wreaths were received from: "Nita, Chris and
George"; Mr and Mrs. J. Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hamilton; Mr. and
Mrs. J. D. Hamilton; Messrs. MacConnell; Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Gibbs; Mr. and =
Mrs.
Bruff; Mr., Mrs and Miss Thorn-Pudsey; Mrs. Harwood; Mr and Mrs. E. D. Coll=
ins;
Mrs. Prestage; The Misses Potts; Mrs. Fox Edwards and family; "Mr. and
Mrs. Forster and Yvonne"; "Mr. Rich, Gertie, Katie and Joe";
Major and Mrs. Bishop; Miss Bishop; Mrs. and Miss Mills; "Mary and
Jim": "Kate and B. Wood"; Mr. and Mrs Wale; Mr. and Mrs.
Corfield and George; Mr. W. Brown; and Women's Conservative Association. 23rd February 1940 TILE WORKER'S DEATH. — The funeral took place on
Tuesday at Broseley Cemetery of Mr. James Maiden, who died on Friday at his
home, 175, WEDDING.—Four bridesmaids attended Miss Mary Green, only daughter of Mr. and Mr=
s: E.
Green, of Wesley Road, Iron-Bridge, at her marriage, at Jackfield Church on
Saturday, to Mr. John Cecil Maiden, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Maiden, of =
Loyd
Head, Jackfield. The bride, who was given away by Mr. George Stokes, wore w=
hite
satin and a veil held in place by a wreath of orange blossom. Her bouquet w=
as
of red carnations Miss Gwen Tristham and Miss May Jones (friends) were in t=
urquoise
blue satin and gold Juliet caps; and the two small attendants, Miss Christi=
ne
Roberts (bridegroom's cousin) and Miss Jeanette Hughes (friend of the bride=
),
wore shell pink satin and had halos of pink crinoline. Mr. Arthur. Goodwin =
was
best man. Master Allan Roe presented the bride with a silver horseshoe as s=
he
left the church. After the ceremony, at which the rector officiated, a
reception was held at the Methodist Schoolroom. Mr. and Mrs. Maiden afterwa=
rds
left for OLD INHABITANT'S DEATH. —Thought to have been the
oldest Jackfield inhabitant, Mrs. Sarah Ann Williams, of 129, Calcotts, die=
d on
Friday, aged 81, after a short illness. Mrs. Williams, who was a native of
Jackfield, was the widow of Mr. William Williams, a tile burner for the
Prestage and Broseley Tileries. She was a member of Jackfield Mothers' CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING.—The rector congratulated t=
he
church on its excellent finances, considering the difficult times, at the
annual parochial church council meeting on Wednesday. The accounts, present=
ed
by the treasurer, Mr. W. Andrews, showed a balance in hand of compared with
£14 brought forward. For the first time for some years the Town Hall
account showed a favourable balance, partly because of a grant from the
Liverpool Education Committee for the time it was used for lessons. Mr. Jackson re-appointed =
Mr. W.
Andrews as his warden, and Mr. H. Hayfield was re-elected people's warden. =
The
rector congratulated Mr. H. J. Garbett, who has recently become parochial s=
ecretary. FUNERAL —The funeral of Mrs. Edith A. Thompson, o=
f EX-SERVICEMAN'S DEATH.—The funeral of Mr George
Rickers, who died at 10, METHODISTS' BRIGHT HOUR.—The Rev. D. Jack preside=
d and
gave an address at a Bright Hour held in the Methodist' Church Sunday Schoo=
l on
Tuesday. Miss Roberts (Broseley) was the soloist and Mrs. N. Williams was t=
he
accompanist. The tea hostesses were Mrs. Perks and Mrs. R Burns. There were=
21
present. THE LATE MRS. E. PINNER.—The funeral took place at
Broseley Chapel on Tuesday of Mrs. Fanny Pinner, of 19, LABOUR. PARTY WHIST. — A special drive was held i=
n the
Town Hall on Tuesday by the Broseley Labour Party, organised by Mrs. C. Hall
and Mrs. N. George. Prizes were presented by Mrs. W. Perks to: 1, Mrs. P
Chatham; 2, Mrs. A. Jones; 3, Mrs. L. Fielding. 1. Mr. W. Bowen; 2, Mr. T. =
Everall;
3, Mr. C. Watkin; specials. Mrs. H. Hall and Mr. A. Cartwright. The M.C.s' duties were carried out
jointly by Mrs. N. George and Mr. W. Garbett. A competition was also held a=
nd
the winners were Miss Brown ( FORMER JOCKEY'S DEATH.—Said to have helped train =
two
Grand National winners in successive years and also to have ridden with the=
famous
Fred Archer, Mr. Henry Ashwood, of For riding a bicycle without the front light obscured a=
nd
without a red rear light, William Humphries, aged 19, of Holly Grove,
Jackfield, was fined 5s. in each case: and similar fines were imposed on
William Charles Willets, aged 18, of 8. 29th February 1940 Slight reductions in the general district rates were ap=
proved
at a special meeting of the Wenlock Borough Council on Wednesday, when the
following rates were recommended by the Finance Committee (the figures in p=
arentheses
being the rates obtaining in the concluding financial.. - Barrow Ward: Barr=
ow
13s. 10d. (14s. 3d.); Benthall 14s. 5d. (14s. 5d.); Linley 14s. 5d. (14s. 5=
d.);
Little Wenlock 14s. 5d.. (14s. 5d.); Posenhall 14s. 5d. (14s. 5d.); Willey =
14s.
(14s. 2d.). Broseley Ward 14s. 1d. (14s. 6d.); Madeley Ward 14s. 6d=
(14s.
11d.); Wenlock Ward (excluding scavenging) 13s. 6d. (13s. lid.); Much Wenlock scavenging area 13s. 9=
d.
(13s. 11d.). The Clerk (Mr F. W. Derry) explained that the county pr=
ecept
had been decreased by a rate equivalent of 5d. in the £. He pointed o=
ut
that in the borough estimates no provision had been made for any emergency
expenditure which might arise owing to the war, nor for municipal elections,
and in the estimated expenditure of the wards no provision was made for pub=
lic
lighting. The water rate charges recommended were: Broseley Ward =
1s.
6d. in the £; Madeley Ward 1s. 6d.; Wenlock Ward 2s. 3d.; these being=
the
same as last year. The recommendations were approved without comment. The Mayor (Councillor C. R. Kane) made sympathetic refe=
rence
to the death of Alderman J. H. A. Whitley, paying tribute to his services to
the community as chief magistrate, former High Sheriff, Mayor on two occasi=
ons,
and almost the oldest member of the Council. Alderman Thompson seconded, and the members of the Coun=
cil
stood in silent sympathy. On the recommendation of the Finance Committee it was d=
ecided
to set up a special committee, consisting of two members from the Broseley,
Madeley and Wenlock wards, and one from the Barrow ward, to review and revi=
se
housing rents throughout the borough. The General Purposes Committee submitted a resolution in
which they expressed their regret that no applications had been received for
garden allotments in response to the Council's public appeal. They recommen=
ded
that where council house tenants were not cultivating their gardens the
tenancies. should be terminated, as they considered that the Council should=
set
an example in the matter. The recommendation was approved. The Mayor (Councillor C. R. H. Kane) was unanimously el=
ected
as alderman for the Wenlock Ward, and on the proposition of Alderman Robert=
s,
seconded by Alderman J. Barnett, Mr. Kenneth A. L. Stead, of Madeley, was
elected as councillor in the place of Councillor Owen, who has been elected=
as
alderman. Mr. Stead has twice previously contested elections, and=
on
the last occasion recorded the highest number of votes among the defeated
candidates. The Council decided to purchase Castle Green at a cost =
of
£700, as determined by the District Valuer, plus costs, and to borrow
£800 subject to the consent of the Ministry of Health for such purpos=
e,
this including costs of solicitors and surveyors' fees, public enquiry, etc=
. It was decided to make application to the Ministry of H=
ealth
for sanction to borrow £190 to carry out the Burnt Hall sewage scheme=
. In connection with the second contract for the Harringt=
on
Waterworks (borehole at Beckbury) it was decided to apply to the Ministry of
Health for sanction to borrow the sum of £3,500 to cover the costs of=
the
works, including consulting engineers' fees, clerk of work's salary, etc.
1st March 1940 ACTIVE AT 78.—Miss Sarah Ann Roberts, of Colemore
Green, who died on Sunday at the age of 78, was active all her life. Until =
her
illness last June she used to walk to Cantreyn and do a day's housework for
Mrs. Instone every week. Before the age of 12 she helped her grandfather, w=
ho
was ferryman at Linley before the bridge was built, in ferrying passengers
across the river, and late wayfarers not infrequently disturbed their rest.
When she started in domestic service at Levenhalls it was for £2 10s.=
a
year and included milking five cows night and morning. She took a great int=
erest
in the social life of the parish. The death of her youngest brother, Mr. Al=
fred
Roberts, while a German prisoner in the last war, was a profound shock from
which she did not recover. A younger brother, Mr. A. G. Roberts, and only
surviving member of the family, had resided with her of late years. The fun=
eral
took place at Astley FUNERAL.—The funeral of Mr. Abraham Potts, former=
ly of
Coalford, who died at Madeley, took place at DEATH AT 88.—Mrs. Kingsmill Johnson, of Simpson's=
Lane,
who died on February 17, was buried on Saturday. She was 88, and had come to
live with her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Sproson, on her husband's deat=
h 14
years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Sproson were the only relatives at the service in t=
he
cemetery chapel, at which the rector officiated. Others present were Mrs.
Prince, Mrs. Mole and Mr. E. C. S. White. THE EGG FRONT.—The school's 35 hens and one cock =
seem
to relish the change from the Stocking field to the school garden, where th=
ey
are now "in residence," or is it the revolution in the weather? A=
nyway,
the eggs are rolling in fast. Three boys have bought their pens, and each i=
s to
be stocked with six fowls. As the hens become broody they are to be allowed=
to
sit, and it is to be hoped that, realising the urgency of the times, they t=
oo
will respond to the call for increasing the country's food production with =
true
national pride. YOUNG KNITTERS.—The girls of the school have prom=
ised
to make 20 pairs of socks for the FORMER SCHOOLMISTRESS.—Mrs. Florence Amy Dodd, wi=
fe of
Mr. William Dodd, of BRIGHT HOUR.—Mrs. David Jack, who presided, gave =
the
address at the Methodist Bright Hour on Tuesday. The soloist was Mrs. R. Gw=
ynne
and the pianist Mrs. A. Harris. Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Perks were tea hostes=
ses. THE LATE MR. F. POWELL.—Mr. Frederick Powell, of =
14, 8th March 1940 The following were each fined 7s. 6d. for riding bicycl=
es
with front lights not properly obscured: William Drewball, 50, Council Hous=
es,
Broseley; Leslie Yale, 30, Two prominent members of the Bridgnorth Golf Club, the =
bride
a county player, were married at Broseley Parish Church on Wednesday in Mr.
Ronald Richards, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Richards, of Bridgnorth, a=
nd
Miss Mary Florence Price, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Price, of
Duke Street, Broseley. The bride and bridegroom are among the most popular and
accomplished playing members of the Bridgnorth Golf Club, the bride being a
county player. Last year she was runner-up in the county women's championsh=
ip,
the winner of the principal trophy at the Bridgnorth Club and of numerous o=
ther
prizes. The bridegroom, who is the son of the well-known Bridgnorth cricket=
er,
Mr. Sid Richards, is a member of the staff of Lloyds Bank, formerly at The ceremony at the church, which was choral, was condu=
cted
by the Rector, the Rev. C. S. Jackson, assisted by the Rev. E. Roberts, Rec=
tor
of Iron-Bridge. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dre=
ss of pink
wool georgette with flaired skirt and the new unpressed pleats. She wore a
georgette hat with snood in burgundy, and upon the dress a spray of orchids=
. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Mary and Jo=
yce
Ketley-Roberts, her nieces, who wore dresses of floral silk, with head-band=
s of
plaited pink velvet. They carried Victorian posies of tulips and grape
hyacinths. The best man was Mr. Cyril Richards, brother of the bridegroom, =
and
the organist was Mr. Denis Wrigley, a family friend. Following the wedding a reception was held at the Tonti=
ne
Hotel, after which Mr. and Mrs. Richards left for their honeymoon in Mr. and Mrs. Richards will reside at Rugeley on their r=
eturn. The numerous wedding presents- included the following: =
Mrs.
J. W. Price, bedspread and linen; Mr. J. W. Price, cutlery and china; Mr. a=
nd
Mrs. S. Richards. A district rate of 6s. 6d. in the pound and a water rat=
e of
1s. 6d., both the same as last year, were approved at Wednesday's meeting of
Broseley District Council. The estimates, which were considered in committee, show=
ed
expenditure amounting to £2,693. The principal items were: Ordinary
maintenance of highways, £1,000; sewerage and sewage disposal, loan
charges, £500; housing, £289; collection and disposal of househ=
old
refuse, £107; salaries of medical officer, sanitary inspector and
surveyor, £154; fire brigade, £45. The surveyor (Mr. F. Richards) reported that the water =
course
at the Calcotts had fallen in, and suggested that they should pipe 60 yards=
at
the spot and also for 140 yards higher up towards the waterworks, putting i=
n a
24-inch pipe. It was stated that some damage had been caused by flood=
ing,
and it was suggested that the primary cause had been the dumping of snow by=
the
County Council. It was decided to put in 60 yards of 18-inch pipe at the
Calcotts and to leave the other 140 yards for the time being. Mr. A. O. Callear, the Water Engineer, reported upon the
tremendous difficulties which had been created by the recent severe frosts,
pointing out that apart from hundreds of bursts reported in private houses,
there had also been several bursts in the main. They had, however, been abl=
e to
keep a supply going. Some consideration was given to the question of appoint=
ing a
gravedigger, and it was suggested that a handyman might be appointed who co=
uld
not only dig graves, but would also be available for repairs on the housing
estate and maintenance of the gardens, but there was some objection to this=
on
the grounds that the man would be working under four masters! It was stated
that to do what was required a man would want at least £3 a week, whi=
ch
was roughly three times the amount paid previously to the gravedigger. The
Council decided that its members should make inquiries and bring forward
suitable names at the next meeting. MOTHERING SUNDAY.—The rector, the Rev. C. S. Jack=
son,
conducted the special service held in the FLOWER SHOW.—The annual meeting of the Broseley F=
lower
Show was held in the Town Hall on Monday evening, when Councillor W. T. How=
ells
presided over a good attendance. The secretary, Mr. T. Goodall, reported th=
at
during the past year the show was not very successful, unfortunately clashi=
ng
with Evacuation Day. There were, however, 1212 entries as compared with 991=
the
previous year. The sum of £43 3s. 6d. was distributed in prizes as
against £40 16s. the previous year, an increase of £2 7s. 6d. T=
here
was a credit balance of £1 5s. 11d. The Rev. C. S. Jackson moved that=
the
show should be continued in 1940 in a modified form, suggesting a fruit and=
vegetable
show, and pointing out that together with the Allotment Association, who we=
re
"Digging for Victory," they should give people every encouragemen=
t to
do likewise. The committee of the Show recommended also that the Show shoul=
d be
carried on and in their report stated “The committee feel that this is
not the time that our organisation or our efforts should stop, but that we
should carry on to the best of our ability. They think that this is the bes=
t answer
to Hitler!" The following officers were elected: — President, Lo=
rd
Forester; chairman, Mr. W. Andrews; assistant secretary, Mr. W. Ball; hon.
treasurer, Mr. E. P. Ridley; committee, re-elected en bloc, with the additi=
on
of Mr. W. Roberts, secretary of the Allotments Association. CHURCH SERVICE.—Members of the Broseley Parish Ch=
urch
held their annual parochial service in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening, wh=
en
there was an excellent attendance. In addition to the usual features there =
was
a delightful programme of entertainments including solo sketches by Mr. I.
Yorke, violin items by Mr. K. Molyneux, the rendering of old songs by the
children, under the direction of Mrs. Charles Davies, and a delightful one =
act
play "The Waiting Game" presented by the members of the Dramatic
Society. FUNERAL OF MRS. BANGHAM. —The funeral took place =
at the
15th March 1940 DEATH OF OLD RESIDENT. — Mrs. Lilian Tudor died a=
t her
home, 28, Benthall, on Monday, aged 64, She had been in poor health for four
years. She was born at Broseley. Mr. W. J. Tudor, who survives her, was her
second husband, her first, Mr. Frank Russell. having died 14 years ago. The=
re
were no children by either marriage. The funeral took place yesterday at SOCIAL—About 40 were present at a social in the
Schoolroom on Saturday. The arrangements were in the hands of Mr. J. Cross.=
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS. — The Col. J. Baldwin-Webb Chal=
lenge
Cup was presented to A. Sherwood, captain of the Lord Hill team, winners of=
the
Broseley Domino League, at a social evening at the Lord Hill on Friday. In =
the
absence of Colonel Baldwin-Webb the cup was presented by Mr. T. Wedge, a we=
ll-known
Broseley sportsman, who was introduced by Mr P. Archer, vice-chairman of the
league. The company stood in silent tribute to the late Mrs. E. Marlow, mine
host at the Lord Hill and league treasurer. Miss I. Marlow thanked them for
their kindness in her bereavement. The health of the winning team was then
drunk as a prelude to a jolly evening, to which songs were contributed by
Messrs. F. Watson (secretary), A. Sherwood, Britton, J. Higginson and T.
Williams. Mr. W. Picken was pianist. LATE MRS. C. E. SMITH. — After many years' illnes=
s the
death occurred on Friday of Mrs. Margaret Smith, formerly of Fiery Fields. =
She
was 64. The wife of Mr. C. E. Smith, a tile presser employed at Messrs. Wil=
liam
Exley and Sons, Jackfield, she was born in the same house in which she spent
nearly all her life. There are two children, Mr. J. E. Smith and Miss D. S.
Smith, both of Fiery Fields. The funeral took place at POLITICAL MEETING. — A small balance in hand was
reported at the annual meeting of Broseley branch of the Conservative
Association, at the Town Hall on Tuesday. There was a fairly large attendan=
ce,
Major Rowland Hunt presiding in the absence of the vice-chairman, Mr. J. G.
Broadhurst. The company stood in silence out of respect for the late chairm=
an,
Mr. E. H. H. Shorting, and the late Alderman W. G. Dyas, who was divisional
chairman. Mr. J. G. Broadhurst was re-elected vice-chairman, Mr. W. S. Inst=
one
treasurer and Mr. W. J. Ritchings secretary. The committee was re-elected en
bloc. The position of chairman was not filled for the time being. An interesting talk on the present posi=
tion
in world affairs was given by Mr. W. M. Ridgwell, divisional agent, who was
thanked by Mrs. Rowland Hunt, seconded by Mrs. George Potts. The secretary and treasurer were also tha=
nked
for their services during the year. Light refreshments were served by membe=
rs
of the women's committee. Good news for the long-suffering householders of Iron-B=
ridge
and Madeley was announced at Wednesday's meeting of Madeley District Counci=
l,
when satisfactory results and progress were reported in connection with the
Council's scheme for providing a more adequate water supply At its meeting on Monday the Madeley and Broseley Joint=
Water
Committee provisionally accepted the tender for £2,824 17s. 6d. of Me=
ssrs
Greenley Bros., The pumping test at Beckbury, it was reported, had been
completed and was very satisfactory. The bore-hole yielded 970,000 gallons a
day between February 12 and 24, when pumping was kept on continuously.
Bacteriologically and chemically the analysis Whether a receipt for £20 referred to a cheque or=
to an
alleged cash payment of a similar sum was argued at Madeley County Court
yesterday. The amount was part of a sum of £30 alleged to have been p=
aid
to a Bridgnorth ironmonger and garage proprietor, who died intestate, in pa=
rt
payment for a motor car bought by a Broseley man. Isabel Bebbington, wife of George Bebbington, Manor Far=
m,
Stanton Long, as administratrix of the estate of the late Harry Robinson,
formerly of The case was referred from the High Court. Mr. H. A. Tucker
(instructed by Messrs. Cooper, Woolley and Co., Bridgnorth) was for =
the
plaintiff, and Mr. Elwyn Price (Bridgnorth) for the defendant. Mr. Tucker said that Mr. Roberts used to attend Bridgno=
rth
market and sell clothing and other goods. In November, 1938, the late Mr.
Robinson sold him a car for £179, which, with certain small sums invo=
lved
in the transaction, brought the total to £182 11s. He credited the
defendant with £56 for an old car, leaving £126 11s. to be paid.
During his life-time Mr. Robi=
nson
was paid two sums on account—£20 by cheque on Dec. 30, 1938,
and £10 in the following
February. After his death the defendant paid three sums, each of £5,
leaving the amount claimed outstanding. After some delay, said Mr. Tucker, =
a defence
was put in by the defendant, in which he admitted he owed £51 11s. on=
the
car. NO RECEIPT FOR CHEQUE Joseph Leslie Smallman, chief cle=
rk for
Messrs. Cooper, Woolley and Co., who had the management of Mr. Robinson's
affairs, said there were entries in his writing in the book of the sums whi=
ch
it was admitted by the plaintiff had been paid. He could, however, find no
reference to another £20 or a sum of £10 having been paid. Mr. Roberts, in evidence, said the first payment for th=
e car
was one of £20, made in cash at Mr. Robinson's office on December 30,
1938, for which he was given a receipt (produced). When he got home the same
evening he found that his wife had made out a cheque for £20, which w=
as
sent to the bank about January 3. He had had no receipt for the cheque, nor=
for
a cash payment in March of £10. Cross-examined, Mr. Roberts maintained that the receipt
produced was for the cash payment and not the cheque. The explanation why i=
t was
first dated January (which had been crossed out and altered to Dec. 30) was=
a
mistake that anybody might have made. Mrs. Louie Roberts said the cheque was written by herse=
lf and
an entry made in the counter book that evening to remind her of the payment.
When her husband returned and mentioned that he had paid £20 she rema=
rked
that she had made out a cheque for a similar amount. He replied, "Never
mind, let it stand over." That was why the cheque was not posted until
January 3. Regarding the alleged cash payment in March, Mrs. Roberts said s=
he
handed her husband £10 on March 2. Examining the counter book kept by Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Tu=
cker
said, in reference to the pencilled entry about the "I do not see any other
interpolation of that kind." Mrs. Roberts denied his suggestion that the receipt was=
for
the cheque, and had been ante-dated for some reason. Judge Walter Samuel gave judgment for the sum asked, wi=
th
High Court costs up to the date of remission to the county court, and then =
costs
on Scale "C." 22nd March 1940 When burglars broke into Wiley Hall, near Broseley, on =
Friday
night, the alarm was given by the Dowager Lady Forester's maid, whose bedro=
om
was entered by two men. The thieves managed to escape, taking with them bet=
ween
£100 and £200 worth of furs and jewellery and other articles,
including petrol coupons for Lord Forester's car and the return half of a
railway ticket. Apparently the burglars entered the Hall through a grou=
nd
floor window, which they forced. Miss Findlay, the Dowager Lady Forester's
maid, was asleep when two men entered her bedroom and told her to be quiet
while they searched it and went through the drawers. They did not, however,
take anything. She thought there was a third man outside the door. In spite of the shock, Miss Findlay, who is middle-aged,
went, as soon as the men had gone, and aroused her mistress. The Dowager Lady Forester told "The Shrewsbury
Chronicle" that her maid said: "Don't be alarmed, but there have =
been
men in my room, and I am afraid they are burglars." Lady Forester was awakened and immediately went downsta=
irs
with her husband to investigate. Lady Forester said that the burglars seemed to have sea=
rched
nearly every room in the house and to have taken everything they could lay
their hands on. Among the personal belongings missing were two of her own f=
ur
coats and a fur cape. The French governess, Mlle Roland Dias, whose bedroom i=
s near
Miss Apparently the men escaped through the same window by w=
hich
they entered. According to the description Miss Findlay was able to give th=
ey
were aged 35 to 40, dressed in long overcoats and wearing trilby hats and of
respectable appearance. They are thought to have used a motor car. Colonel Lord Forester arrived at Willey Hall only on Fr=
iday
evening on leave from his regiment. He left again early Monday morning. So =
that
he should be present the birthday Party of Lord and Lady Forester's eldest
child, the Hon. Christine Weld Forester, was arranged to be held on Saturday
and took place as planned. Since shortly after the outbreak of war Willey Hall has=
been
the headquarters of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, which moved there from
Clerkenwell. A staff of about 60 has been evacuated from Among the missing articles the most valuable is a squir=
rel
fur coat, valued at £60. Two other fur coats are valued at £10 =
and
£6 6s. A metal money box belonging to one of the children, believed to
have contained about £1 in cash, was forced; and two or three petrol
coupons belonging to Lord Forester and the return half of a railway ticket,=
Broseley Without a Postman
JACKFIELD
Floods at Jackfield and Iron-Bridge
POST OFFICE UPSTAIRS
DEATH OF MRS. H. W. HAMILTON
JACKFIELD
BROSELEY
MUCH WENLOCK
MUCH WENLOCK
Reduction – With Some Exceptions
NO DEMAND FOR ALLOTMENTS
ASTLEY ABBOTS
JACKFIELD
BROSELEY
LIGHTING OFFENCES
Bridgnorth and Broseley Families
Mr. R. Richards and Miss M. F. Price
BROSELEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
No Change in Rate
WATER COURSE REPAIRS
BROSELEY
BENTHALL
BENTHALL
BROSELEY
IRON-BRIDGE AND MADELEY WATER
Better Supply in Prospect
£2,824 FOR PUMPING
BALANCE ON A MOTOR CAR
Broseley Man Sued
Conflict of Evidence as to Payments
"INTERPOLATION" IN PENCIL
BURGLARY AT WILLEY HALL
Jewellery and Furs Stolen
EVERY ROOM SEARCHED
Other articles missed are: a gold fountain pen inscribe= d with the name "Cecil"; a man's watch of gun metal colour, valued at £20; a leather wallet with £4 or £5 in notes; and a brown leather links box, containing three miniature medals (British war, victory = and coronation), two gold studs, a pair of gold cuff links and another pair of = cuff links in the shape of a star:
In spite of an intensive search over a wide area the po= lice had up to last night made no arrests in connection with the burglary at Wil= ley Hall last week-end. None of the missing articles has been recovered.
A couple who were waiting to be married at
To help them out of their difficulty the rector, the Re= v F. J. R. Mason, who was to officiate, left the church and went to see if there= was anybody in the street who could oblige as a witness. It was half-past nine = and Mr. Percy Mason, an Iron-Bridge newsagent, happened to be passing on his ro= und, delivering newspapers. The rector asked his namesake if he had ten minutes = to spare to act as best man at a wedding, and at least two people in Jackfield= on Monday morning were grateful that he had.
The bride was Miss Kathleen Langley, youngest daughter = of Mrs. Palin and the late Mr. Langley, of the Tollhouse, Coalport, and the bridegroom Mr. Wilfred Jones, third son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Jones, of Har= tlebury, Worfield. Miss Langley was in service with Mrs. Pearce, The Mount.
Afterwards = the newly-married couple left Coalport by train. The new home will be at Stableford, near Bridgnorth.
GIFTS FOR MASTERS.—Mr. R. Brookes, who has been o=
n the
staff of Broseley School for seven years, was presented with a leather suit=
case
from the managers, staff and boys at the school on Tuesday afternoon. He is
leaving to take up an appointment as assistant master at
LADY FORESTER'S VISIT. The rector of Jackfield, the Rev=
. F.
J. R. Mason, addressed the weekly meeting of the Mothers'
SINGLE LADIES ENTERTAIN.- The unmarried ladies of the <=
st1:place
w:st=3D"on">
WEDDING. — Mr. Robert Benjamin Cartwright, younge= st son of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. Cartwright, of Leggs Hill, and Miss Doris Marga= ret Goodall, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Goodall, of Quarry Road, were married at Ironbridge office on Saturday. The bridegroom is employed with t= he Coalbrookdale Company. The bride, who was in a grey costume, with navy blue accessories, was attended by Miss Mary Perks. Mr Arthur Cartwright (brother) was best man.
SCHOOLS' FOOTBALL CUP—Owing to the war it has been decided that it is more important than ever that Broseley Schools' Hospital= Cup competition shall be held this summer. The annual meeting of the committee = was held at the Town Hall on Monday, when it was agreed to write to the ten sch= ools in the district who have usually competed. It is hoped, too, that evacuee schools at Much Wenlock and Madeley may also enter teams. During the six seasons it has been held the competition has raised the splendid total of £162 net, through collections at the matches, in aid of local chariti= es. Councillor P. W. Parr was elected chairman and Mr. R. Nicklin treasurer, an= d it was agreed to ask Mr. R. G. Jones to become secretary.
BISHOP AT BROSELEY.—The Bishop of Hereford (Dr. L=
isle
Carr) had a busy day on Sunday. After confirming 71 candidates at Broseley =
in
the morning he went on to Shirlett, where he confirmed patients from the
Sanatorium, and to another confirmation service at Bridgnorth in the aftern=
oon.
In the early evening he was planning to catch a train from
CO-EDUCATION COMING.—From the beginning of the su=
mmer
term
DEATH OF MISS E. BRADLEY.— The death occurred on
Saturday of Miss Elizabeth Bradley, of 21,
CARNIVAL DANCE. — In aid of the Benthall Mixed So= cial Club a carnival dance was held at the Schoolroom on Friday. Mr. R. Jones was M.C. Spot prizes were won by Mrs. Edwards and Miss Goodall and other novelty dances by Mrs. Russell and Master C. Griffiths, Miss Humphries and Miss Bry= an. The dance was organised by the club committee, of which Miss G. M. Wyke is secretary.
MOTHERS ENTERTAINED.—The annual Mothers' Union se=
rvice
was conducted at
29th March 1940
A couple who were married at Benthall Church on Saturday smilingly tried to forget that the home they had chosen had been broken into and wedding presents and other valued possessions worth £30 or £= ;40 had been stolen a few days before.
They were Mr. Ernest Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph = Jones, of Iron-Bridge, and Miss Betty Cross, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Cross, of Benthall. Mr. Jones is well known as a runner in the county, and = he has run with the Birchfield Harriers. Among the articles taken were a valua= ble pair of Japanese vases and the contents of a canteen of cutlery, trophies of his successes.
The new home was chosen at
After that disturbing experience the bride did not thin= k she would feel safe there, so another house had hastily to be found.
Nevertheless, on Saturday bride and bridegroom put a br= ave face on their early misfortunes, and everything was carried out as arranged=
The bride= , who was given away by her father, wore a white satin dress, with wreath and vei= l.
There were four bridesmaids and a little page: Miss Fra= nces Cross (sister), Miss Ethel Jones (bridegroom's sister), Miss Jessie Oakley, Miss Joyce Heighway (cousin), and Master David Price.
Mr. William Evans was best man. The Rev. C S. Jackson o=
fficiated
at the choral ceremony, and Miss Margaret Haynes was at the organ. A recept=
ion
was held at the Schoolroom, at which nearly 70 guests were present, and
afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for the second new home at
AIRMAN'S WEDDING.—Five bridesmaids attended Miss =
Muriel
Grace Thomas, of
LATE MR. R. A. OWEN.—The funeral took place at
EASTER. — There were about 230 communicants at th=
e
QUIET WEDDING.—The marriage took place quietly at=
the
parish church on Monday, of Miss Marion Joan Horton, only daughter of Mrs. =
and
the late Mr. W D. Horton, of 73, High Street, Broseley, and formerly of
Portishead,
B. B. Carter, was in blue. Mr. G. B. Mayes was best man= . As the bride left the church she was presented with a ,silver horseshoe by Mas= ter David Aston. A small reception was held at 73, High Street.
CRICKET CLUB'S DIFFICULTIES.—At the annual meeting of Broseley Cri= cket Club on Wednesday it was agreed to try to carry on, for the coming season at least, and second eleven officers were elected in case it is possible to run two teams. The difficulty is largely financial; about £30 or £40 will have to he raised to defray the season's expenditure. Only about a doz= en people were present at the meeting, which was held at the Forester Arms and= was open to the public. Mr. T. W. Howells presided. The accounts, read by the secretary, Mr J. B. Dixon, revealed a balance in hand of £6—slightly less than at the beginning of the year, but conside= red satisfactory on account of the difficult season. Members, it was agreed, sh= ould pay their own travelling expenses. It is hoped to get fixtures with clubs nearer home, although it means that some of the larger clubs which have been played in the past may not appear on the list. Mr. J. B. Dixon, secretary f= or the last three seasons, resigned, and it was decided to approach two persons whose names were submitted for the post. In place of Mr. Harley Lloyd, who resigned the treasurership, Mr. D. Mason was elected. Other elections were: President, Lord Forester; chairman, Mr. W. Oakley; vice-chairman, Mr. C. Ro= we; first eleven captain, Mr. W. Jacobs; vice-captain, Mr. H. Spurr; second ele= ven captains, Mr. H. Southorn and the Rev C. S. Jackson; match secretary, Mr. W. Jacobs; ground secretary, Mr. F. Dodd; umpires. Mr. Harper and Mr. T. C. Gi= bbs. The committee was re-elected with the addition of Mr. H. Brown.
SCHOOLMASTER WED. — Mr. Robert George Jones, assi=
stant
master at
"LUCK" FOR BRIDE.—Miss Irene Leadbetter,
third daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Leadbetter, of Bridge Road,
Broseley. and Private William M. R. Williams, R.A.M.C., of Selly Oak,
JF??
Whiteley and Miss Lloyd. and step dancing by little Elsie Walker. The Rev. E= . Roberts presided, and Mr. Gerald Edge was at the piano. Mr. Carter (Master) thanked= the performers and organisers.
MARRIED AT BROSELEY.—Evidence of the esteem in wh=
ich
the families of both bride and bridegroom are held was witnessed at All Sai=
nts'
Church. Broseley, on Easter Monday, the occasion being the wedding of Miss
Barbara Edith Ayers, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. A. H. Ayers, of
Barbury Cottage, Iron-Bridge, and Mr. George Allen Tonkiss, of Woodstock, O=
xen,
younger son of Mr. and Mrs F. J. Tonkiss. of Station House, Coalport. The R=
ev.
C. S. Jackson officiated, and the choir were in attendance, with Mr. R. Yor=
ke
at the organ. He played the "Bridal March" from
"Lohengrin," and Mendoissohn's "Wedding March." The bri=
de
looked charming as she arrived on the arm of her grandfather, who escorted =
her
to the chancel steps. She was given away by her mother. She wore a gown of
white satin with embroidered corsage, hand embroidered veil, and head-dress=
of
orange blossoms. She had a gold wristlet watch, the bridegroom's gift and a
gold cross, the gift of her mother, and carried a bouquet of red carnations.
The bridesmaids were Miss Roslyn M. Jones (
CHURCH SOCIAL.—The Parish Room was crowded on Wed=
nesday
evening for the Parish. Church social. An excellent programme of musical it=
ems
had been arranged by the rector, the Rev. E. Roberts, who presided. The
programme included selections by Broseley Boys' Band, tap dancing by the Mi=
sses
Gwilham, M. Lloyd, Millie Whiteley and E. Walker, ballet dance by Miss Lloy=
d,
duets by Mrs. D. Jones and Mrs. L. Fowler, songs by Mrs. A. Bailey, and
sketches by the members of the Mothers' Union (under the direction of Mrs. =
Cobridge),
skipping dance by Miss N. Garlick, monologues by Mr. S. Hurdly, and imperso=
nations
by Mr. E. Meredith. Mr. Gerald edge was at the piano following refreshments,
which were served by the members of the Mothers'
Slight reductions in the general district rates were ap= proved at a special meeting of the Wenlock Borough Council on Wednesday, when the following rates Were recommended by the Finance Committee (the figures in parentheses being the rates obtaining in the concluding financial year): - = Barrow Ward: Barrow, 13s 10d. (14s. 3d.); Benthall 14s. 5d. (14s. 5d.); Linley 14s. 5d. (14s. 5d.); Little Wenlock 14s. 5d. (14s. 5d.); Posenhall 14s. 5d. (14s. 5d.); Willey 14s. (14s. 2d.).
Broseley Ward 14s. 1d. (14s. 6d.); Madeley Ward 14s. 6d. (14s. 11d.); Wenlock Ward (excluding scavenging) 13s. 6d. (13s. l1d.); . Much Wenlock scaven= ging area 13s. 9d. (13s. l1d.).
The Clerk (Mr F. W. Derry) explained that the county' p= recept had been decreased by a rate equivalent of 5d. in the £. He pointed o= ut that in the borough estimates no provision had been made for any emergency = expenditure which might arise owing to the war, nor for municipal elections, and in the estimated expenditure of the wards no provision was made for public lightin= g.
The water rate charges recommended were: Broseley Ward = 1s. 6d. in the £; Madeley Ward 1s. 6d.; Wenlock Ward 2s. 3d.; these being= the same as last year.
The recommendations were approved without comment.
The Mayor (Councillor C. R. Kane) made sympathetic refe= rence to the death of Alderman J. H. A. Whitley, paying tribute to his services to the community as chief magistrate, former High Sheriff, Mayor on two occasi= ons, and almost the oldest member of the Council.
Alderman Thompson seconded, and the members of the Coun= cil stood in silent sympathy.
On the recommendation of the Finance Committee it was d= ecided to set up a special committee, consisting of two members from the Broseley, Madeley and Wenlock wards, and one from the Barrow ward, to review and revi= se housing rents throughout the borough.
The General Purposes Committee submitted a resolution in which they expressed their regret that no applications had been received for garden allotments in response to the Council's public appeal. They recommen= ded that where council house tenants were not cultivating their gardens the ten= ancies should be terminated, as they considered that the Council should set an exa= mple in the matter.
The recommendation was approved.
The Mayor (Councillor C. R. H. Kane) was unanimously el= ected as alderman for the Wenlock Ward, and on the proposition of Alderman Robert= s, seconded by Alderman J. Barnett, Mr. Kenneth A. L. Stead, of Madeley, was elected as councillor in the place of Councillor Owen, who has been elected= as alderman.
Mr. Stead has twice previously contested elections, and= on the last occasion recorded the highest number of votes among the defeated candidates.
The Council decided to purchase Castle Green at a cost = of £700, as determined by the District Valuer, plus costs, and to borrow £800 subject to the consent of the Ministry of Health for such purpos= e, this including costs of solicitors and surveyors' fees, public enquiry, etc= .
It was decided to make application to the Ministry of H= ealth for sanction to borrow £190 to carry out the Burnt Hall sewage scheme= .
In connection with the second contract for the Harringt= on Waterworks (borehole at Beckbury) it was decided to apply to the Ministry of Health for sanction to borrow the sum of £3,500 to cover the costs of= the works, including consulting engineers' fees, clerk of work's salary, etc.
5th April 1940
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S HOME.- The recent house-to-ho= use collection brought in £6 3s. 4d. The collectors were Mrs. Pugh, Mrs Clapton, Mrs Pryce, Mrs J. Harris, Miss A. Evans, Mr Colin Jones, Mr J. San= key and Mrs C. Thomas.
A well-known and highly-respected personality has been
removed from Broseley by the death on Saturday of Mr. Frederick Oakley, 22,
High Street, at the age of 59. He had been in business for many years in
Broseley as a haulage contractor. Mr. Oakley was a native of Broseley being=
the
son of Mrs. and the late Mr. F. Oakley. He supported all movements for the
betterment of the town and any good cause received his whole-hearted suppor=
t.
He was a member of the Social Club and of the Committees of Broseley Sports=
and
Carnival and was president of the Posenhall Football Club. He was a
Conservative in politics and a life-long member of the
He is survived by his widow, six sons and seven daughte= rs.
The funeral took place at the Methodist Church Broseley= on Wednesday, the Rev. David Jack officiating. The lesson was read by the Rect= or of Broseley, the Rev. C. S. Jackson. Members of the local courts A.O.F. for= med an escort and the Foresters' Oration was read at the graveside by Brother C= . R. Jones. The service was choral, Mrs. Harris being at the organ. The principal mourners were: Fred, Arthur, Harold, Walter, Dennis and Norman Oakley, sons; Dorothy, Annie and Edith, daughters; Messrs. S. Bagley, W. Batchelor and H. Rook, sons-in-law; Messrs. J Oakley, Edward Oakley and William Oakley, brothers; Messrs. R. Smith, R. Lloyd, W. Denstone and T. Gethen, brothers-in-law; Messrs. G. Oakley, L. Oakley and R. Smith, nephews.
Among others present were Mr. E. S. White, Mrs. Howells= , Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Aston, Mrs. Mulleneux, Mr. G. Shaw, Mr. C. R. Jones, Mr. S. E. Cledbury, Mr F. E. Insall (representing the G.W.R.), Mr. H. Davies, Mrs. Denstone, Miss R. Evans, Mrs. Hill, Mr. R. E. Gwynne, Mr. Colin R. Jones, M= r. S. Aston, Mr. Dromgole, Mr. R. A. Jones, junr., Mr. W. S. Instone, Mr. P. Hartshorne, Mr. Glover, Mr. Ball, Mr. C. O. Dyas, Mr. A. H. Wase, Mr. A. Wi= lde, Mr. J. Watkins, Mr. J. Roberts, Mr. Grierson, Mr. T. Meredith, Mr. T. Insto= ne, Mr. R. Smith and Mr. Steward.
The bearers were Messrs. G. Cross, O. Jones, W. Harris,= A. Harris, G. Bennett and H. E. Evans.
Floral tributes were sent from the following: Wife and family; Dorothy and Sydney; Fred and Frances; Ann and Trevor; Edith and Wal= ter; Auntie Jenny. Walter and little Wendy; Annie and Dick; Jack, Jenny and fami= ly; Nell, Florrie, Frances and Bill; Annie (Leggs Hill); Betty, Lily and Nora; = Ted and family; Mother; Em, Dick and family; Nancy, Gerty and family; Arthur and Blodwin; To Grandad from little Freddie; Pops, Hermon and Freddy; Mr. and M= rs. Grierson and family; Mrs. Sheward and family (Dawley); Mr. and Mrs. Bagnal = and family; Mr. and Mrs. H. Pothan; All at the Baptist Church, Broseley; Brosel= ey Methodist Church; Jean, Tom and Frank Dromgole; Committee and Members of Posenhall Football Club; Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Picken; Mr. and Mrs. E. Edwards= and family; Rex; Mr. and Mrs. J. Bryan and family; All at 28, Workhouse Road, B= roseley; Mr. and Mrs. A. Evans; Mr. and Mrs. Barnesley; Mr. T. Hill and family; Mr. = and Mrs. A. Harris; Harry and Leslie; Mr. and Mrs. Bagley and Dennis; Capt and = Mrs. G. Rawson (Madeley); Harris family, Swan Street; Mr. and Mrs. Burnett and family; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Childs; Harry; Walter and Janet; Rebecca Evans; = Mr. and Mrs. J. Cross; Mr. and Mrs. G. Ball; Mr. and Mrs. F. Aston; Mr. and Mrs= . T. Meredith; Broseley Social Club; Mrs. Rowlands and Norma.
Important proposals concerning the whole of the tenants= of council houses in the Broseley district were discussed at the meeting of Broseley Council on Wednesday, when the Clerk (Mr. F. W. Derry) brought for= ward two matters to which reference had been made at the last meeting of Wenlock Borough Council.
It was reported that at the meeting of the senior autho= rity it had been thought advisable that the Council should set an example in the Government "Dig for Victory" scheme by making it a condition of tenancy that all tenants of council houses should cultivate their gardens.<= /p>
The housing agent (Mr. A. G. Fenn) stated that there we= re a number of council houses where no effort was being made to cultivate the gardens, although there had been public warning of the recommendation to the ward committee.
It was unanimously agreed that there should be a public= notice to all tenants to cultivate, and in the event of tenants not complying with= the notice within 14 days such tenants should receive notice to quit.
The Council also considered the appointment of two representatives to a special committee for the borough which will review and revise the rents of all council houses in the borough, and the names of Alderman A. A. Exley (chairman) and Alderman E. P. Collins were proposed.
Mr. Derry pointed out that there were a number of counc= il housing schemes in the borough where the rents were based on the costs of e= ach scheme, and there were certain houses where the tenants were paying 2s. or = 2s. 6d. a week less rent than tenants on another scheme in exactly similar type= s of houses.
Councillor T. W. Howells said that if other wards went = in for big financial schemes he did not think those who did not should now be call= ed on to stand part of the cost. It seemed most unsatisfactory.
The Clerk said that when the schemes were started in 19= 25 it was with the idea of each ward standing on its own feet. The Government, however, would not have it, and declared that the housing authority for the borough was for the borough as a whole and not the wards.
The two aldermen were unanimously elected as ward representatives on the special committee.
WILFUL DAMAGE Complaints about wilful damage to his pro= perty by residents in council houses were made by Mr. Instone, of Broseley Wood, = who attended the meeting.
He stated that several gates to his fields had been bro= ken down and taken away, tree sawn down and long lengths of fencing removed. On= ly a week ago the same vandals had set fire to his shed and done about £20 worth of damage. From a fence adjoining the cricket ground more than 30 feet had been removed, while the residents in the locality seemed to make a regu= lar practice of sawing boughs off the trees.
Mr. Instone was informed that the Council could do litt= le in the matter, and that it was his business to prosecute the culprits if he co= uld find out who they were.
12 April 1940
Mr. T. A. Hulse, 3, Tontine Hill, Iron-Bridge, has been appointed ‘Shrewsbury Chronicle' correspondent for Iron-Bridge, Coalbrookdale, Broseley and Jackfield. He will be pleased to receive advertisements, notices of coming events, etc.
THE LATE MR. E. WHITWORTH.— The funeral of Mr. Er=
nest
Whitworth, 15,
WHIST. - There was a good attendance at the Town Hall on Tuesday for the whist drive organised by the Labour Party. The M.C. was Mr. Wilfred Garbett, and the prizes were won by: 1, Mrs. J. Lloyd; 2, Mr. J. Ca= sey. 1, Mrs. Teesdale; 2, Mrs. Bagley and Mr. R. Perks (equal).
DANCE. — Between 160 and 170 people attended a da= nce, organised by the committee of the Victoria Institute on Saturday, and an enjoyable evening was spent. The M.C.'s were Messrs. A. E. Gough and D. Bradley, and refreshments were served by Mesdames H. E. Hall, G. N. Ball and Miss B. Ball. Mr. Norman Ball was the secretary.
OLD PEOPLE ENTERTAINED. — The annual old peoples'=
party
was held in St. Mary's Hall, Jackfield, on Tuesday evening, when a most
enjoyable time was spent. Supper was served by Mesdames J. H. Perkins, E.
Poole, A. Aston, F. Dodd, J. Harrison, and the Misses M. Harrison, P. Hudso=
n,
A. Ellis, J. Weale and W. Perkins. Afterwards there was a musical programme=
by
Miss E. Hudson, G. Cleobury, L. Roberts. T. Green, and Misses S. and
THE LATE MRS. M. JAMES.—The funeral of Mrs. Minnie
James, 235, The Tuckies, took place at the parish church on Saturday, the R=
ev.
F. J. R. Mason officiating. The cortege was met at the church by members of=
the
women's branch of the British Legion. The mourners were the husband; Messrs=
. R.
James, W. H. James and Pte. Roger James, sons; Mrs. J. Rawlings (Broseley),
Mrs. J. F. Smith (
19th April 1940
A motor-cyclist "learner " who collided with a
cyclist on Madeley Bank on March 7 was summoned at
He was George Stanley Preece, of 5, Posenhall, Broseley= , a driller, and he pleaded "Not guilty."
Thomas Lloyd Lewis, labourer, of 26,
Corroborative evidence was given by Walter Dorset, bake=
r, 7,
Defendant stated that he was learning to ride the motor= -cycle at the time, and he had been having trouble with the engine. He "walked" the motor-cycle across the road and had got over the whi= te line when the cyclist struck him. He thought the cyclist in coming down the hill too fast was the cause of the accident.
Preece was fined 30s., including 17s. 6d. special costs= . In informing him that his licence would not be endorsed, the chairman (Alderma= n C. R. H. Kane) advised Preece, as a new driver, to study the highway code.
A fine of £5, together with the endorsement of his
licence, was imposed on Melville- Cecil Fletcher, of 113,
WEDDING. — The wedding took place at All. Saints' Church on Saturday, the Rev. T. Lennehen (vicar of Farnworth) officiating, = of Miss Mabel Annie Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones, 31, Church Street, and Mr. William Albert Page, White-lands House, Chelsea. The bride,= who was given away by her father, was in white satin, and carried a bouquet of lilies. The bridemaids were her sisters, Miss Dorothy Jones, in pale blue taffeta silk, and Miss Olive Jones, in a pale lemon gown. Both had lemon and blue head-dresses and carried, daffodils. The best man was Mr. William Jone= s. Peter Jones and Sylvia Hough gave the bride a silver horseshoe.
OLD RESIDENT'S DEATH. — The funeral took place at Barrow on Tuesday of Mrs. E. E. Penny, wife of Mr. T. Penny, of 12, Rudgewo= od, Broseley, where they had lived for the whole of their 42 years' married lif= e.
WHIST. — There was a good company at the Labour P= arty whist drive in the Town Hall, Broseley, on Tuesday evening. Mr. W. Garbett = was M.C. and the prize winners were: 1 Mrs. J.. Casey, 2 Mrs. A. Fielding; 1 Mr= . T. Corfield, 2 Mr. R. Perks.
APPOINTMENT. — Mr. Norman D. Simpson, of Madeley,=
who
has been on the staff of the
DANCE.—Over 160 people attended a dame' held in t= he Victoria Institute on Saturday. The M.C.'s were Messrs. J. R. Towler and A.= E. Gough. The secretarial arrangements were carried out by Mr. Norman Ball.
NAVY, ARMY AND AIR FORCE FUND.—The rector, the Re= v. F. J. R. Mason, presided at a public meeting held in the Parish Hall on. April 18th to consider a scheme for the formation of a voluntary fund for assisti= ng local men serving with H.M. Forces and to prepare a reserve for their welco= me home when they return after the war. The scheme had been suggested by Mr. J= . W. Harrison (churchwarden), and the object of the meeting was to get together = all who might be interested. The idea of the fund was explained at some length = by Mr. Harrison, and following a discussion it was unanimously resolved that a fund be opened. The chairman suggested that to give it a start they might u= se up the balance of the Jubilee Fund if the committee concerned was agreeable. Mr. T. C. Gibbs said there was a credit on that fund of £8 11s. 1d. It was also resolved that householders in the parish be invited to make weekly= or monthly subscriptions and that house-to-house visitors be appointed to cover the entire parish. Mr. J. H. Harrison said that during the last war, householders subscribed a penny and twopence a week to provide parcels for prisoners of war, and he felt that Jackfield people would give this scheme = the same generous support. The following committee was appointed to get the sch= eme going: Chairman, the rector; vice-chairman, Mr. J. W. Harrison; hon. secret= ary, Mr. Gibbs; hon. treasurer, Mr. J. H. Hearne; Committee, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. A. Aston, Miss W. Perkins, Messrs. W. Hudson and B. Shinton. House-to-house visitors were approved, Mrs. J. Dodd, Mrs. J. W. Harrison, Mrs. W. Ellis, M= iss E. Perkins, Mrs. Aston, Mrs. F. Dodd, and Messrs. W. Johnson, D. Johnson, H. Storey and T. Bright. The committee is to draw up a set of rules and the re= ctor is preparing a letter for circularisation to every householder in the paris= h.
DEATH OF MRS. E. EVANS.—The death occurred at 82,
Lloyd's Head, on Monday of Mrs. Eliza Evans, wife of Mr. Joshua Evans, aged=
69.
She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Burns, of Chapel House, a=
nd
had lived in the district all her life. She regularly attended
BRITISH LEGION WOMENS SECTION. — The section chai= rman, Mrs. G. Whitmore, presided at a very successful social held at Section H.Q.= on Tuesday evening. The event had been organised in aid of the section's comfo= rts fund for local men serving with the Forces. In her opening remarks the chai= rman stated that already many parcels had been forwarded, and it was hoped a fur= ther consignment would be available during the next few days. Prizewinners were Mesdames J. Beaman, J. Clanton, E. Rowe, G. Shaw and W. Jones. The ladies responsible for refreshments were Mesdames W. W. Ward, F. Mears, W. Bradley= and A. Lloyd. The section secretary is Mrs. T. Goodall.
RUMMAGE SALE.—A rummage sale organised and held i= n the Methodist Schoolroom on Friday evening on behalf of the Crusaders' Club and Methodist Sunday School realised £17 15s.
WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the local L=
abour
party whist drive held in
DANCE.—Over 200 people attended the dance held in= the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Mr. A. E. Gough was the M.C., and refreshments were served by Mrs. G. N. Ball, Mrs. Hall and Miss Ball. The arrangements were carried out by the institute secretary, Mr. G. N. Ball.
There was a crowded audience at
Mr. Duncan Boulton. The compere was the Rev. F. J. R. M= ason, rector of Jackfield, and Mr. H. Bennett and Mrs. W. E. Davies were at the piano.
The show opened with a chorus by Lady Forester, Mrs. B.
Baker, Miss Rollandars, Dr. F. Turner, Mr. E. Pottenger, and Mr. J. Leggett.
Next came a female impersonation by Mr. D. Boulton, which produced roars of
laughter. A skit " Murder on the High C," by Dr. F Turner,
Later there were songs by Miss F. Jasper and selections= on the handbells by Mr. E. Pottenger (accompanied by his wife) and community singing led by D. Boulton and J. Leggett. The show, which provided three ho= urs of continuous merriment, had been organised by Mr. Boulton in four days, and Proved such a huge success that a repeat performance was arranged for Thurs= day. The sum of £7 10s. was <= /span>raised on Monday.
3rd May 1940.
WHIST.- Mr. R. Perks was M.C. at the Labour Party whist= drive held in the Town Hall on Monday evening, and the prizes were won by: 1 (equ= al), Mrs. Jacks and Mrs. Jones; 2, Mrs. Fielding. 1, Mrs. Bagley; 2, Mrs. Osborn= e.
DANCE.—Over 160 attended the dance organised by t= he committee and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Messrs. A= . E. Gough and J. Humphries were the M.C.'s. Refreshments were served by Mesdame= s G. N. Ball, H. C. Hall and Miss B. Ball. .
CEMETERY APPOINTMENT.— Mr. White, of Jackfield, w= as appointed grave digger at Broseley Cemetery at the meeting of Broseley Coun= cil on Wednesday at an approximate salary of £60 per annum.
10th May 1940
DARTS LEAGUE.- There was a good attendance of represent= atives of the Broseley Darts League clubs at The Pheasant Hotel on Friday evening = for the presentation to the League champions (The Pheasant team) of the cup and prizes. The deputy chairman, Mr. E. Wilde, presided, supported by the recto= r, the Rev. C. S. Jackson, and Mr. T. Wedge. Calling upon Mr. Wedge to present= the Baldwin Webb Challenge Cup and prizes to the winners, the chairman congratu= lated them and also the runners up. Mr. Wedge also offered his congratulations to= the winning team and referred to the sporting way the matches had always been played. A musical programme followed in which Messrs. G. Aston. E. Sherwood= , P. Reeves, W. Meredith, E. Burgess, J. C. Clapton, and P. Pugh took part, with Mrs. Watkins at the piano. During the evening, Mr. W. J. Richings, hon. secretary, presented the statement of accounts, which showed a balance in h= and on the season of £2.
DANCE.—A successful (Cinderella) dance on behalf = of the general funds was held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday night. The M.C= .'s were Messrs. A. E. Gough and D. Bradley, and Mesdames G. N. Ball, H. C. Hall and Miss B. Ball were -in charge of refreshments. Arrangements were made by= Mr. G. N. Ball, hon. secretary.
WEDDING OF MISS ELSIE HAILEY.—The wedding took pl=
ace at
the
SUCCESSES.-Olwyn and Evelyn Bennett and Ciceley Bill, o= f The Werps, Jackfield, gained senior certificates in a recent St. John's Ambulan= ce examination. They received their training as members of the Iron-Bridge Bra= nch, S.J.A.B.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY —There were large
congregations at all services in
17th May 1940
WEDDING OF MISS WINIFRED EVANS.—The wedding took =
place
at the
WEDDING OF MISS LUCY THOMAS.—The wedding took pla= ce at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Madeley. on Saturday last, the Rev. F. R. Roberts, Roman Catholic priest of Shifnal, officiating, Of Lucy May, youngest daughter of Mrs. Tho= mas, of The Fearnery, Broseley, and Mr. John Joseph Cavanagh, of The George and Dragon, Iron-Bridge, third son of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Cavanagh, of Tipperary. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr C. J. Thomas, was dressed = in hyacinth blue marocain with grey picture hat and a spray of white carnation= s. She was attended by Miss Doris Williams (Stourport-on-Severn), who wore a g= own of rose pink marocain, with shoulder spray of pink and white carnations. The best man was Mr. D. J Jackson (Iron-Bridge).
WEDDING OF MISS ELLEN ASTON—At the Parish Church =
on
Saturday, the Rev. C. S. Jackson, rector, officiating, the wedding took pla=
ce
of Miss Ellen Aston, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Aston, 23.
THE LATE MRS. LOUISA OLIVER. —The funeral of Mrs.
Louisa Oliver,
WHIST.- A successful whist drive on behalf of the gener= al funds was held in the Victoria Institute on Whit Monday. Mr. G. N. Ball was M.C. and Mrs. S. Roberts distributed the prizes, the winners being 1, Mrs. = N. Osborne; 2, Mrs E. Jacks; 2. Mrs. S. Roberts; 1. Mr. J. Gather; 2, .Mr. Dyer and Mrs. D. Bagley (equal).
WHIST.—Mr. Wilfred Garbett was M.C. at the Labour= Party whist drive held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, which was well attended, and = the prizewinners were: . 1, Mrs. G. N. Ball; 2, Mrs. Preece (Coalport) 1, Mr. T. Cotfield; 2. Mrs C. Hough.
24th May 1940
Meetings organised by the "Ministry of Information=
"
were held in Coalbrookdale, Iron-Bridge, and Broseley on Monday afternoon a=
nd
evening. The deputy-mayor, Mr. R. A. Jones, presided at the meeting held in=
the
Mrs Whitney, secretary of the local branch of the Women= 's Voluntary Service, also spoke and appealed to everyone to do their bit to h= elp.
DEATH OF MR. A. H. JONES.—The death occurred at t=
he
Royal Salop Infirmary on Sunday of Mr. Albert Henry Jones, 37, Coalford,
Jackfield, at the age of 68. He was a native of Shawbury, but had lived at
Jackfield for many years. He was first a miner, and was then for many years=
employed
by Messrs. C. R. Jones, The Ladywood Tileries, until failing health compell=
ed
him to retire. He was well known in the district, and always popular with e=
veryone.
Mr. Jones is survived by one son and one daughter, his wife having died some
nine years ago. The funeral will be at
BRIGHT HOUR. — The Rev. David Jack, Iron-Bridge,
presided at the
WHIST.—It was almost a "Ladies" night a= t the whist drive organised by the local Labour party and held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. W Garbet was the M.C. and the prizewinners were 1, Mrs. Jacks: 2, Mrs. Casey; 3, Mrs. Jones; 1.. Mrs. Hough; 2, Mr. Gallier; 3, Mrs. Pountney.
DANCE. — Mr. A. E. Gough was the M.C. at a dance, organised by the committee, and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Mesdames G. N. Ball, H. C. Hall and Miss B. Ball were in charge of= the refreshments. Arrangements were made by the hon. secretary. Mr. N. G. Ball.=
31st May 1940
Ration books now in use will expire at the end of June,= and to avoid delay in their replacement application for new books should be mad= e at once. At the end of each book there is a printed form of application, which should be completed with signature, address and national registration ident= ity letters and number. The address of the local food office should be written = on the other side of the form, which should then be posted, without a stamp. There are= special instructions for children, which should be carefully followed. The new rati= on books should be issued by June 24, leaving twelve days available for registration with retailers. The issue of the new books gives an opportunity for those who wish to do so to change their retailers simply by registering with the traders from whom they wish to obtain supplies
Although coal rationing is in abeyance registration with licensed merchants continues, and it is possible that circumstances may ari= se which will necessitate a re-imposition of rationing restrictions at some fu= ture time. The change from one licensed coal merchant to another is a less simple business than to transfer from one food retailer to another. It. involves t= he writing of three letters, giving notice of the proposed change, one to the = old merchant, one to the new and one to the local fuel overseer. The period of notice required is 21 days, and as the official date for such changes is Ju= ly 1 this means that notice should be given on or before June 8—a week from to-morrow. Petrol restrictions have their effect in forcing coal merchants = to confine deliveries to a restricted area, so that the consumer's range of ch= oice is more limited than it was before the war.
PROMENADE CONCERT.—An excellent promenade concert=
was
given on the Green, near the
THE LATE MR. A. H. JONES.—The funeral of Mr. Albe=
rt
Henry Jones, of 37, Coalford, Jackfield, took place at the parish church on
Saturday, the Rev. F. J. R. Mason officiating. The principal mourners were =
Mr.
Henry Jones, son; Mr. and Mrs. H. Ferriday, son-in-law and daughter; Mr. E.
Jones (Quatt), brother; Mr. M. Thompson, father-in-law; Mrs. L. Wilkinson (=
LABOUR PARTY WHIST.—There was a good number at the Labour Party whist drive in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. W. Garbett was the M.C., and the prizewinners were: 1, Mrs. E. Jacks; 2, Mrs. Casey; 3, Miss Swansborough. 1, Mr. Tisdale; 2, Mrs. Bagley; 3, Mr. D. Curphery. The competition winner was Mrs. Preece (Coalport).
CONSERVATIVE DANCE.—A successful dance organised =
by the
local branch of the Wrekin Division Conservative and Unionist Association w=
as
held in the Town Hall on Friday evening in aid of the Anglo-French Ambulance
Corps, of which Colonel J. Baldwin Webb. M.P. is hon. secretary. Mr. R. A.
Jones (jun.) was the M.C. Spot dance winners were Mrs. E. Jackson and Mr. E.
Higgs (Much Wenlock). Other prizes were won by Mrs. Euridge, Mr. Evans (
VICTORIA INSTITUTE DANCE. —Over 100 people attend= ed the Cinderella dance organised lay the committee and held in the Institute on S= aturday evening on behalf of the general funds. Messrs. H. C. Hall and D. Bradley w= ere the M.C.'s, and Mr Hayden Burns and his orchestra played. Refreshments were served by Mesdames G. N. Ball and H. I C. Hall. The arrangements were carri= ed out by the Institute secretary, Mr. G. Ball.
BAPTIST ANNIVERSARY. — There were good attendance=
s at
all services at the
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. A. O. Jones presided at the W= omen's Bright Hour at the Methodist school room on Tuesday. Mrs. David. Jack. Wesl= ey Manse, Iron-Bridge, addressed the members, and solos were rendered by Mrs. = R. Burns, accompanied by Mrs. N. Williams. The tea hostesses were Mrs. Casey a= nd Miss A Evans.
Four men were killed last night when a tipping lorry wi= th which they were working came in contact with a live electric wire at the Fa= rley Quarry, Much Wenlock.
The lorry, which was engaged in tipping rock, was stand= ing near the wires, and as the rear portion was tilted there was a vivid flash = and some of the men actually on the lorry and the others close by were contacte= d.
The four dead men are:-
Thomas C. Cooke, aged 47, labourer, of 5,
William Evans, labourer, of 1,
Charles Rawlings, lorry driver, address as yet unknown;
Frederick Fewtrell, lorry driver, address also unknown.=
The bodies of the four men are now at the Much Wenlock Cottage Hospital and the District Coroner has been informed.
It is understood that two of the men were engaged in wi= nding the winches when contact was established with the overhanging power line. T= he other two rushed to their assistance but were caught by the current and eventually shared the same fate. Artificial respiration was applied without success.
The two men whose addresses are not given were employed= by Mr. V. A. Downes, haulage contractor of Avonlea, Cardington, near Church Stretton.
7th June 1940
Further consideration was given by the Broseley Council= at their meeting on Wednesday to a proposal to remove the iron railings round = the Memorial Ground with a view to their being disposed of as scrap metal for t= he war effort.
The surveyor (Mr. F. Richards) stated that the cost of removing the railings and filling in the sockets in the coping stone of the wall would be about £12, and the scrap value of the railings would be about £15. He reckoned there would be about five tons of metal. Mr. Richards pointed out that there was probability that the railings could not= be moved without damaging the coping.
The clerk (Mr. F W Derry) said that it was not a questi= on as to whether the Council would make anything on the sale of the railings, but only whether the country could make use of the iron.
Councillor W. E. Davis said that if the country wanted = the iron the railings ought to be pulled down.
Councillor T. W. Howells said that if the market value = of the metal was £3 per ton there must be some demand for it, and Alderman E= . D. Collins said that if they were any use at all to the Government the railings should go, even if the Council made a small loss on it.
Councillor Davis said that the coping stones round the =
It was decided to obtain estimates from a
The clerk read a letter from the Ministry of Supply ask= ing the Council to prepare a proper salvage scheme for the area. He explained t= hat the Ministry were not satisfied with voluntary efforts, but were anxious th= at all authorities should prepare their own schemes and put them into operatio= n at the earliest possible moment.
The Clerk gave a review of the salvage schemes in opera= tion in neighbouring areas, and stated that with regard to paper it was estimated that at least one ton per month per 1,000 of the population should be collected.
Councillor Davis stated that stables and a coach-house = lent to the Council were now full of paper. All paper was collected in Broseley = on Saturday mornings by horse and cart, which made a tour of the district. Peo= ple knew the collector's round and dumped loads of paper at the end of the stre= et for him.
The Clerk said that while voluntary effort in Broseley = was to be commended, the Ministry were anxious that the council should have its own organised scheme.
The council ultimately decided to arrange for a collect= or to spend a whole day each week for a month collecting in Broseley and a half-d= ay a week in Jackfield, at terms approximating 12s. 6d. a day, as an experiment,= and for the council to come to a decision in the light of their experience duri= ng that time.
A sub-committee was also appointed to go into the quest= ion of finding further accommodation for the housing of salvage, prior to its remo= val to those quarters where it will be used.
WEDDING OF MISS E. M. DAVIES —The wedding took pl=
ace at
RED CROSS FLAG DAY.—The flag day for the Red Cros=
s was
held in Broseley on Wednesday. It was organised by the women's section of t=
he
British Legion, led by Mrs. J. Goodall, hon. secretary. The total amount
collected was £10 11s. 0½d., which was remitted to
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. David Jack presided at the Wo=
men's
Bright Hour held in the
DEATH OF MRS. S. THOMAS. —The death occurred sudd=
enly
on Monday of Mrs. Susannah Thomas, The Fernery, 38,
DANCE. — Mr. A. E. Gough was the M.C. at the well-attended dance held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Ref= reshments were served by Mrs. N. G. Ball and Mrs. Hall.
FILM SHOW —A very interesting film show was given=
in
the Assembly Room, Foresters Arms Hotel, on Friday evening by Miss Pitt Mas=
ter
of the Wheatland Hounds. Most interesting was a nature film in natural
colourings depicting animals and birds in their native haunts. The film had
been made by Miss Pitt herself at "Grass Holme," the bird sanctua=
ry
and breeding station on a small island off the west coast of
LOCAL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS.—Mr. T. W. Howells, dist= rict organiser of the Local Defence Volunteer Corns for Broseley and Jackfield, = has appointed the following section leaders for the area covered by him: Messrs= . B. Shinton, B. S. Taylor, A. J. Cleobury, and Mrs Hollins. '
WEDDING OF MISS A. M. OAKLEY —The wedding took pl=
ace on
May 28 a the
THE LATE MR. W. A. EVANS.—The funeral of Mr. Will=
iam
Arthur Evans, 1 King Street, Broseley, whose death it an accident on May 30=
was
reported last week, took place at the Parish Church on Monday, the rector, =
the
Rev. C. S. Jackson, officiating. The mourners were the widow: Mrs. Gregson,=
Manchester
(sister); Mrs. J. Seabury, Mrs, B. Jones, and Mrs. W. Wassail (Shrewsbury),
aunts; Mr. and Mrs. V. Aston, brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Mrs. Higgin=
son,
Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. Corfield, sisters-in-law; Miss Margaret Corfield, nie=
ce;
Miss Nora Seabury, cousin; Mr. A. Evans, uncle; Mr. G. Aston, nephew; Mr. G.
Evans, cousin; Mr. and Mrs. Crowdace; Mr. J. Hearne (representing Prestages
Tileries), Mr. Williams (Farley), Mr. J. Wilkes, Mr. W. Edwards (Church
Street), Mr. F. Jones, Mr. T. Meredith (representing Social Club), Mr. W.
Watson, Mr. P. Watson, and Mr. R. Burns; also Messrs. W. Tudor, J. Gallier,=
R.
Ashford, W. Wood, G. Harrison, G. Perks (representing the local court A.O.
Foresters). The bearers were Messrs. D. Cope, G. Shaw, T. Poole, T. Danks, =
R.
Minton, G. Rogers, G. Goodall, and J. Crowdace. The interment was at
Neighbours, Council Houses, Dark Lane; Mrs. R. Childs; = Mr. and Mrs. Williams, King St.; Mr. and Mrs, Edwards, Church Street; Mr.= and Mrs. = Havarth; Managers, Farley Dingle; Fellow Workers, Farley Dingle; Mr. and Mrs. Boden = and daughters; Shellabear, Price, and Williams. Mr. Evans, who was 33, was a na= tive of Broseley and had lived in the district all his life. On leaving school he went into the employ of Messrs. Prestages Tileries, where he remained until last September. He was a staunch Forester andmember of the Broseley Social Club.
WHIST DRIVE.—Mr. W. Garbett was the M.C. at the w= eekly Labour whist drive held in the Town Tall on Tuesday evening. There was a go= od attendance and the prizes were won by:-1, Mrs. Harrison: 2. Mrs. Earl; 3, M= rs. Fielden; 1, Mr. W Garbett; 2, Mrs. Barlow (Coalport): 3. (equal), Mrs. Young and Mr. T. Corfield.
Mrs. Ward, of Linley Hall, presided at a Ministry of Information meeting in the Parish Hall, Jackfield, on Wednesday evening, wh= en Mr. Martin Gilkes, of the Ministry of Information, gave an address on the i= mportance of the " Home Front."
The chairman said she felt that when they knew from som= e of the men who would be coming home what they had suffered they would do their best to ensure that everything necessary to continue the war would be forthcoming as far as they were concerned.
Mr. Gilkes dealt with the matter of salvage and said th= at many things which would appear to be useless were very essential at the pre= sent time. He made special mention of bones, which he said were used for making glue, a very important thing in the manufacture of aeroplanes. He also mentioned paper and glass, and said that small as things may seem to the individual when accumulated they were of vital importance.
The "Home Front," he said, should be strong, = firm and united, so that every support could be given to our fighting men. We mu= st let them know and show them that it is so, and they would draw strength from that knowledge. He emphasised the harm that could be done by gossip. The en= emy was doing his best to undermine the "Home Front," but they must h= ave confidence in their rulers, who were in a better position to understand the needs which circumstances had brought upon us.
Discipline was sometimes irksome, and we must learn to = make whatever sacrifices were needed.
The Rev. F. J. R. Mason thanked Mr. Gilkes, and a vote = of thanks to the chairman was moved by Mr. J. Harrison.
The inquest on the four men who were electrocuted at a = tip near Much Wenlock on May 30 was concluded at Much Wenlock yesterday.
The four men were: Charles Thomas Cooke, aged 47, singl= e, of 5, Havelock Crescent, Much Wenlock, labourer; William Evans, 34, married, o= f 1, Council Houses, King Street, Broseley, labourer; Charles Ellis Rawlings, 31, married, of 1, Longville, Much Wenlock, lorry driver; and Frank Fewtrell, 3= 0, single, of 1, Manor House, Rushbury.
Mr. F. W. Derry (Borough Coroner) conducted the inquest= .
Police Constable S. T. Betts said that on May 30 about =
6 p.m.
he received information that an accident had happened at Farley. He found t=
hat
three men were dead, and artificial respiration was being applied to the
fourth, Frank Fewtrell. The bodies were later conveyed to the
The two lorry drivers were engaged in carrying material= to a tip, and the other two labourers engaged in dealing with it.
The lorry concerned was in a tipped position. The tippi= ng screw was fully extended, and a part of the load was still in the lorry. Witness was unable, after extensive inquiries, to find anyone who knew anyt= hing about the accident. As the road on which the lorries were travelling was extended the top of the road got rather nearer to the bottom electric cable, which carried about 11,000 volts.
The lorry cabin was 6ft. 5½ins., and the screw w= as 9ft. 6ins. above ground level when fully extended. The cable was between 10= ft. 1in. and 8ft. 11½ins. above the road at the point of impact. When witness arrived a plank had been thrown across the lowest cable, and that brought the cable away from the tipping screw. When the plank was removed t= he cable was about level with the top of the tipping screw.
Vincent Arthur Downes, of Avon-lea, Cardeston, haulage contractor, said that he had no control over his two men. He had given warn= ings to Evans, who was in charge of the tipping, on the Wednesday, and similar warnings had been given to him on several occasions. It was Evans who decid= ed where the material should be tipped.
Gordon Williams, general foreman for the contractors, o=
f 94,
Witness was walking nearby when he heard some men shout "Turn the current off." He went to his office for a master key to control the current, but found that the current was not in his area. He then saw the lorry and people round it, and went to that spot. He went to the lo= rry and found the lorry screw fully extended. Some-one had used a length of tim= ber to break the contact. Evans was over the handle which wound the screw, Cooke was lying with his head against the chassis and Rawlings was on the ground behind Cooke. Witness was not quite sure whether Rawling's hand was not tou= ching Cooke. The other man, Fewtrell, was on the other side or the lorry, and artificial respiration was being applied.
In answer to the coroner, witness admitted that not onl= y the lorry men, but others had been working at a distance of between 8ft. and 10= ft. below the cables, which carried 11,000 volts. He said that he had told the = men to give the cables at least 16 feet clearance. He had not been near the men= for three days, but before that they had been obeying instructions. He consider= ed that the job was an unskilled one, and did not require supervision every da= y. He did not consider that the management were at all negligent, but that the= men had been negligent in carrying out their instructions. He had never seen li= ve cables protected by cradles except over roads or railways, or where the cra= dles were already there when the work was commenced.
If the gradient had not been changed the lorry would ha= ve been clear of the cables.
Dr. F. W. H. Bigley, of the
William Orpen, of the Fox Hotel, Much Wenlock, foreman,= said he visited Cooke and Evans on the site on May 30 in the morning and afterno= on. He warned them of the danger of the wire overhead. When he saw a lorry tipp= ed he saw that it could only be tipped on one side of the road without touching the wires He gave the men an express warning, on that account.
Percy Watson, of 4,
The Coroner congratulated Watson upon his courage in attempting to pull the men away from the lorry by their clothes, and his presence of mind in breaking contact between the cable and the lorry. It was stated that Watson received some shock himself in his efforts.
Edward Albert Roberts, of 2, The Gate, Alberbury, lorry driver, said that when tipping his lorry on the same day as the accident he noticed that the bolster of his lorry touched the live wire. Had it been a = conductor he would not have been alive. He reported the accident to the man on the jo= b, Evans.
He did not mention the matter to the lorry drivers who = were killed, because he thought the men in charge would tell them.
The Coroner said that it was a simple but sad case. The= re was no evidence of culpable or criminal negligence by the employers or their servants, but the jury might come to the conclusion that there might have b= een some negligence or carelessness on the part of some of the men in charge, b= ut not culpable or criminal.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death,&= quot; and added a rider that the cables should in future be protected.
14th June 1940
An appeal for police protection against her husband was= made by a Broseley woman at Broseley Police Court on Tuesday, when she pleaded "Guilty " to the theft of a quantity of metal from a local works.=
She was May Watson, of 80,
Thomas Sumner, of Ladywood House, Jackfield, told the magistrates that on May 14 he heard some children shouting, and on approach= ing the field near the works saw Mrs. Watson putting the jack into a bag. She a= lso had some pieces of piping. He asked her if she had any authority to take th= ese articles away, and she said she had not.
Mr. C. R. Jones, director of the company, said that the= re had been much damage at the works and many complaints of material being carried away. Notices had been posted and men ordered to keep watch. He valued the articles, which were his firm's property, at 25s.
Police Constable Lyon said that when he cautioned Mrs. = Watson she said that she went to the coppice at the back of the Ladywood Works to collect firewood. She saw the iron and took it, with the idea of taking it = home to sell. She thought it was scrap.
In answer to the magistrates defendant said that her hu= sband gave her 32s. 6d. a week for housekeeping. She had four children.
Inspector Martin said that the husband received much mo= re in wages than he paid his wife, and in answer to the clerk (Mr. F. W. Derry) s= aid that it was pretty certain that he was earning more than £3 10s. a we= ek.
The chairman of the magistrates (Alderman C. R. H. Kane. Mayor of Wenlock) in binding Mrs. Watson over for 12 months, under the care= of the Probation Officer (Mrs. E. G. Marsh) ordered her to pay costs.
"We do not wish you to say anything," he said, " but the magistrates have a pretty good idea that there is a receiver= and that you knew where you could dispose of the metal."
Mrs. Watson, who said that she thought it was scrap she= could dispose of anywhere, as she had no money for food appealed to the magistrat= es "for police protection when my husband comes home to-night."
"I do not think I dare face him." she said.
Earlier in the proceedings she asked if the case could = be kept out of the Press, but was informed by the Clerk that that was not possible.
DANCE. — There were over 100 present at the weekly dance held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday. Councillor P. W. Parr, chairman of the Institute Committee, was the M.C. Light refreshments were served by Mesdames G. N. Ball and H. E. Hall.
HOME NURSING AWARDS. — Lady Forester attended at =
the
Town Hall, Broseley, on Wednesday evening and presented St. John Ambulance
Association home nursing certificates to 29 ladies who had passed the recent
examination. The candidates had been coached by Mrs. W. Andrews. Lady Fores=
ter
urged all present to work and help the men who were at this time doing all =
they
could do for us. Certificates were presented to Gladys A. Davies, Dorothea
Harris: Agnes M. Thomas, Estelle Davis, Annie Roberts, C. Annie Lloyd, Olwen
Bennett. Evelyn Bennett, Cicely Bill, Dora E. Instone. Louisa Smith, Mabel =
A.
Powell, Mary E. Taylor. Helen M. Marston. Annie M. Goodall, Freda Meredith,
Annie Lloyd, Gwendoline Jones, Isabella Fox-Edwards, Elizabeth Renwick, Lucy
Briscoe. Margaret Brickley, Pattie Davis, Janet Hamilton, Gladys Harrison, =
Enid
Jackson,
LATE MRS. S. THOMAS. — The funeral of Mrs. Susann=
ah
Thomas, of 38,
MISS B. ANTHONY MARRIED. — The Rev. C. S. Jackson,
rector, officiated at the wedding on Saturday in the Parish Church of Miss
Beatrice Anthony, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Anthony, 1, Glebe
Crofts, Broseley, and Mr. Alexander Morgan, 32,
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. W. Jack, of Iron-Bridge, pres= ided on Tuesday afternoon, when the members were addressed by the Rev. C. E. Wri= ght, of Madeley. Choruses were sung by the members, and Mrs. R. Gwynne was at the piano. Tea was served by Mrs. Perks and helpers.
NATIONAL SAVINGS. — A meeting of representatives =
of the
various local women's bodies and organisations was held in the Town Hail on
Monday even mg, in connection with the National Savings Campaign. The Bright
Hour, British Legion, Women's Institute and Mothers'
WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the whist d= rive organised by the local Labour Party and held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. S. H. George was the M.C., and the prize-winners included Mrs.= N. Ball, Mrs. Harrison, Mr. J. Garbett, Mr. J. Bowen, Mr. J. Gallier, and Mr. = R. Perks. The competition was won by Mr. E. Cartwright.
21st June 1940
In our report of police court proceedings at Broseley l= ast week, when a woman was charged with the theft of scrap metal from the firec= lay works of Messrs. C. R. Jones and Sons, Ltd., of Jackfield, it was erroneous= ly stated that one of the witnesses was Mr. C. R. Jones, who was described as a director of the firm. The witness referred to was Mr. Thomas Jones. Mr. C. = R. Jones, of 23. Benthall, Broseley, was not present, nor is he a director of = the firm.
An entertainment given by local children in Jackfield P= arish Hall on Wednesday evening gave great delight to a large audience. It consis= ted of a sketch in three acts entitled a "Merthematics," devised, wri= tten and produced by the Rector, the Rev. F. J. R. Mason. The sketch began with a farcical scene "Miss Acid Drop's Acadamy," in which the characters were: Miss Acid Drop, Clarice Hadley; pupils, Norman Pritchard, Donald John= son, Vera Hadley, Graham Weale, Colin Pritchard, Mary Dodd, Enid Hadley, and All= an Yorke. Next came a fantasy "Ole King Cole," played by the infants. The cast was as follows: Ole King Cole, Donald Johnson; Queen, Delia Whiten; Princess Rose Bud, Jean Poole; Princess Charming, Rosemary Mason; Prince Ba= lbas (the villain), Colin Pritchard: witch, Meggoty Maddox; Goblin Sprite, Brian Thomas; Lord Chancellor, Gordon Hatton; Queen's Maid, Winnie Morgan; Shadow Man, Deric Johnson; Fairy Queen, Sheila Edwards; Fairies, Maureen Pullinger, June Hickman, Alice Aston, Patricia Edwards and Muriel Carr. Soloists in th= is scene were Clarice and Vera Hadley and Ivy Weale, with Mrs. Mason and Ivy W= eale at the piano.
The minstrel troupe ("The Inky Blobs"), who c= ame on next, fairly raised the roof. The characters were: Sambo, Donald Johnson; Nebucanezar, Allan Yorke; George Washington, Norman Pritchard; Ebenezer. Co= lin Pritchard; Flat Foot, Graham Weale: Arabella Belinder, Enid Hadley: and Ama= nda, Mary Dodd.
The whole cast took part in the finale, "Rule Britannia," with Scout Roy Richards and Guide Ivy Weale as standard bearers.
The rector trained the children, and obtained from them= many suggestions, which he incorporated in the show. The scenery was made and painted by the rector, who at the close thanked all helpers behind the scen= es, special mention being made of Miss W. Perkins, Autry Ellis, Stanley Gilbert, Derick Johnson and Ivy Weale.
The performance is being repeated to-night.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY —The Sunday school
anniversary was observed at the
WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the whist d= rive organised by the lady members and held in the Pavilion at the Club on Friday evening. Mrs. Sykes was M.C., and Mrs. G. Britton distributed the prizes as follows:-1, Miss W. Perkins; 2, Mrs. Preece (Coalport); 3, Mrs. Barber (Coalport); lowest score,: Mrs. J. D. Perkins; competition winner, Mr. J. Gregson.
PROMENADE CONCERT. — Jackfield silver band, condu=
cted
by Mr. W. Ellis, gave a promenade concert on the Half Moon
WEDDING.—The wedding took place at the
METHODISTS' ANNIVERSARY. —The Methodist Sunday Sc= hool anniversary was held on Sunday last the preacher being the Rev. T. W. Earis= , of Madeley. At the musical service in the afternoon the scholars of the Infant= s' School took part. There was special singing by the children and choir at all the services, which were well attended. A continuation service was held on Monday evening, presided over by Mrs. Earis, when the children and choir ag= ain rendered special music. <= /span>The collections amounted to over £20.
CRICKET CLUB DANCE.—There was a good attendance a= t the Cricket Club's dance held in the Town Hall on Friday evening. The M.C. was = Mr. R. Jones. Refreshments were in the hands of the Misses E. Jackson and F. Meredith. The event was organised by Messrs. W. Jacobs and R. Davies.
LOCAL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS. —A practical demonstrat= ion in connection with defence work was given on the Birch Meadow on Monday evenin= g by the Jackfield and Broseley sections. Mr. T. W. Howells was in charge of the exercise, and the company leaders were: Jackfield, Mr. B. Shinton; Broseley: Messrs. Taylor, Cleobury and Hollins.
DANCE.—Councillor C. W. Parr was M.C. at the week= ly dance, organised by the Committee, and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. There were over 100 present. Refreshments were served by Mesdames G. N. Ball and H. C. Hall. Mr. G. N. Ball was responsible for the arrangements.
MISS SLATER-DAY MARRIED. — The wedding took place= at the Parish Church, Broseley, on Saturday, of Hilda Margaret, eldest daughte= r of Mrs. M. Slater-Day, 6, Speeds Lane, Broseley, and Dennis, son of Mrs. Davies and the late Mr. Thomas Davies, The Tuckies, Jackfield. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. E. J. Garbett, was attired in a gown = of ivory satin, Princess Royal style, with veil and wreath of orange blossom. = She wore a gold watch, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of red= and cream roses. She was attended by three bridesmaids, her two aunts, Miss S. Marston and Mrs. G. Bennett, and Mrs. C. Owen. The two aunts wore pink slips overlaid with pink figured organdie, with head-dresses to match, and silver shoes. Mrs. Owen wore a dress of turquoise blue, head-dress and shoes to to= ne, and gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried bouquets of whi= te carnations Her small attendants were her cousins, Betty and Marjorie Hall, = who wore frocks of lemon, embroidered with blue and with blue sashes, Dolly Var= don bonnets in blue and white, and white shoes. They carried Victorian posies of tea roses and white carnations. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. Walter Davies, was best man.
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. A. G. Jones presided at the W= omen's Bright Hour, held in the Methodist schoolroom on Tuesday, when Mrs. Jack ga= ve an address on "The End of Everything." Duets were sung by Mrs. Bradley and Miss A. Lloyd, the accompanist being Mrs. N. Williams. The tea hostesses were Mrs. T. Williams and Miss Clayton.
28th June 1940
LOCAL SUCCESS. At the Leamington Musical Festival held = on Thursday last. Miss F. Roberts, of Broseley, gained first prize in the open class for soprano soloists.
DANCE.—Over 100 attended the dance organised by t= he committee in aid of general funds and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Mr. P. W. Parr was the M.C., and refreshments were in the charge of Mesdames G. N. Ball and H. C. Hall. Arrangements were made by the hon. secretary, Mr. G. N. Ball.
DEATH OF MRS. ABIGAIL POWELL. —The death took pla=
ce in
hospital on Saturday of Mrs Abigail Powell, 14,
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. David Jack(Iron-Bridge) presi= ded in the Methodist Schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon, when an address was given by Pastor Edwards (Bridgnorth). The soloist was Mrs. Venn, and Mrs. N. Williams and Mrs. F. A. Harris were at the piano. Tea was served by Mrs. A. Jones and helpers.
LABOUR WHIST.—Tuesday night was a "ladies' night" at the weekly whist drive held in the Town Hall (Broseley). The= re was a good attendance, and the winners were: 1, Mr. Lloyd; 2, Mrs. Burd; 3, Mrs. Casey; 1, Mrs. Preece; 2, Mrs. Barker; 3, Mrs. George. The competition= was won by Mrs. Morrison.
An application under the Workmen’s Compensation A=
ct by
Sydney Havard Williams, aged 40, fireman,
Mr W H Williams instructed by Mr E D J. Hayes, for the applicant, said that on June 5. 1935, while he was getting clay in a pit the clay collapsed and Williams was buried. He had a fracture of the spine, inj= ury to the leg and foot, and was permanently incapacitated. His wage was then £2 10s. a week and he had earned nothing since. He had been paid compensation from the date of the accident of £1 5s. a week until March 18. when this was redu= ced to 15s. a week, which he had continued to receive up to date.
Mr. R. H Norris (instructed by Messrs G. M. G. Mitchell= and Roy Harris) for the company said that they had agreed to find Williams a jo= b.
He then asked Williams if he would be willing to work o= n the weighing machine at £2 a week for the first period for the Coalmoor Basalt Company, making entries in books
Williams said that he could try.
Mr. William Edmond, surgeon, said that Williams never w= ould be fit for manual work again and would have difficulty in pursuing a sedent= ary occupation when he had far to walk. He had to rest after every mile. His wa= ge earning capacity was considerably reduced.
His Honour: if this man were in a better walk of life, = not a working man, would he not be considered a permanent invalid?-He would.
Thomas Jones, managing director of the C. R. Jones Comp= any and director of the Coalmoor Company, said that they were willing to employ Williams. He would receive £2 10s. when he knew the work.
Dr. Sampson, for the company, thought that Williams cou= ld do clerical work, or work where he had to sit down.
His Honour, in making the award said that for some reas= on best known to the respondents Williams was examined and his compensation was reduced in the belief that he was able to do light work, and earn wages. He= was totally incapacitated and he would award the full compensation to him. There would be a restoration of compensation from March 18. to continue, less pay= ments already made.
The wedding took place at
TENNIS CLUB WHIST. — Another successful whist dri= ve organised by the ladies' committee of the Tennis Club was held in the Pavil= ion on Friday evening Mrs E. Sykes was M.C., and the winners were: 1. Mrs. A. Wilson; 2. Mrs A. Ellis: 3. Mrs. E. Green. The winner of the competition was Mrs. Sumners.
There was a good attendance at the annual church garden= fete held in the grounds of the Hall, by permission of Mr. and Mrs. Floyer Benth= all. Colonel G. G. P. Heywood (Much Wenlock) presided at the opening ceremony, a= nd was supported by the rector, the Rev. C. S. Jackson, and Mrs. Floyer Bentha= ll. The fete was opened by Lady Patricia Milnes-Gaskell, who was presented with= a bouquet by Victoria Ann Dyas. Mrs. Benthall moved a vote of thanks to Lady Gaskell.
There were numerous stalls and sideshows, which were we= ll patronised, and included: Fancy stall, Mrs. Terry; miscellaneous stall, Mrs= . G. Thomas and Mrs. H, Owen; produce stall, Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Jakeways; hoo= pla, Mrs. A. Davies and Mrs. Herriman; ices, Mrs. Cooper; skittles, Mr. J. Hall = and Mrs. G. Jones; fairy well, Mrs. Charles and Miss Gregory; clock golf, Mr. Charles; hidden treasure, Mr. W, Cross.
The programme also included an enjoyable entertainment = by the scholars of the Sunday school, including the sketch "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," under the direction of Mrs. G. Jones, Mrs. Bickley and = Miss W. Rowe. There were also exhibitions by the children of dancing and tap dancing.
A whist drive was also held in the Hall, for which Miss= N. Wyke was the M.C. The prizes were won by the following: 1, Mrs. A. Williams= ; 2, Mrs. George. 1, Mrs. A. Bagley; 2. Mrs. A. Tonkiss; consolation, Mrs. A. Ja= cks and Mrs. E. Roberts. The prizes were presented by Mrs, Benthall. Winners of other competitions were: Hidden treasure, Miss N. Wyke; skittles, Mr. G. Jo= nes; clock golf, Mr. E. Shakespear. Teas were served in the Hall by Mrs. C. O. D= yas, Mrs. G. Whitmore and helpers.
A pleasant afternoon and evening in ideal surroundings concluded with a service of intercession for all those employed in the nati= onal effort in the parish church, conducted by the Rev. C. S. Jackson.
AMERICAN TEA.—A whist drive and American tea was = held at the Rectory on Wednesday afternoon. There was a good attendance, and the "Bring and Buy" stall and white elephant stall were well patronis= ed.
12th July 1940
GIFT DAY. — As the result of a Gift Day recently =
held
at the
BAND CONCERT. — An excellent promenade concert was given by the Jackfield silver band, conducted by Mr. W. Ellis, in the Squar= e, Broseley, on Sunday evening. A collection was taken for the British Red Cro= ss Society.
DANCE.—Mr. P. W. Parr was M.C. at the dance, held= in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening, when there was an attendance of 130. The arrange ments were carried out by Mr. G. Ball, and refreshments we= re served by Mesdames Hall and Ball.
MR. ROY DIXON MARRIED.—The wedding took place on =
Sunday
at White Gate Drive Baptist Church, Blackpool, of Mr. Roy Douglas Dixon, se=
cond
son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dixon, The Downs, Broseley, and Miss Dorothea Banner,
only daughter of Mrs. L. M Banner, of 347, Park Road, Blackpool, and the la=
te
Rev. L. Banner, first minister of Whitegate Church. The ceremony was perfor=
med
by the Rev. F. Roland Pearson, with Mrs. Owen Stack at the organ. The bride,
who was given away by Mr. W. Waller (one of her father's oldest friends) wo=
re a
Tudor period gown of white satin, and carried a bouquet of lilies. She was
attended by Miss Bertha Lindley and Miss Marjorie Grainger, who wore dresse=
s of
leaf green taffeta, trimmed with violets. They carried bouquets of purple a=
nd
mauve sweet peas. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. Donald Dixon, was best man.=
The
groomsman was Mr. Richard W. Harrison (
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. A. O. Jones presided at the w= omen's Bright Hour, held in the Methodist schoolroom on Tuesday. The address was g= iven by the Rev. T, W. Earis, and a recitation by Miss Joyce Bird. The tea hoste= sses were Mrs. J. A. Hartshorne and Mrs. C. Thomas. .
CHILDREN'S PARTY.—The scholars of the
LABOUR WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the = Labour whist drive held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. R. Perks was M.C., and the prizewinners were: 1, Mrs. A. Fielding; 2, Mrs. H. Hall; 3, Mrs. A. Pountney; :1., Mrs. Wace and Mrs. Bagley, equal; 3, Mr. T. Corfield.
LOCAL TRADESMAN'S DEATH.—The death took place in =
the
TENNIS CLUB.—There was a good attendance at the w= eekly whist drive organised by the ladies' section of the club and held in the Pavilion on Friday evening The prize-winners were: 1, Mrs. E. Sykes; 2. Mrs= . A. Roberts (Coal-port); 3, Mrs. Preece (Coalport). Lowest score, Mrs. Pumford; competition. Mrs. Roberts. The prizes were presented by. Miss W. Perkins.
19th July 1940
DANCE.- Over 140 people attended the dance held in the Victoria Institute in aid of the General Funds on Saturday evening, Messrs.= A. E. Gough and P. W. Parr were the M.C.'s and Mrs. Hall and Mrs, Ball were in charge of the refreshments.
L.D.V. INSPECTION. - The Broseley platoon of the L.D.V.. which is drawn from the parishes of Broseley, Benthall and Jackfield, parad= ed in the Church of England school grounds on Wednesday evening. The platoon, under the command of Mr. T. W. Howells, platoon commander, went through the various exercises, and was afterwards inspected by the area commander, Major General H. D. O. Ward. Following the inspection, the platoon marched, to the Town Hall, where the men were addressed by General Ward. Among those on parade wore many we= aring Great War ribbons.
BRIGHT HOUR—About 50 members attended the Bright = Hour in the Methodist school room on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. D. Jack presided, a= nd the rector of Jackfield, the Rev. F. J. R. Mason, gave an address. Solos we= re rendered by Mrs. R. Gwynne, the pianists being Mesdames A. Harris and N. Williams.
LABOUR WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the = Labour whist drive, held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Mr. W. Garbett was M.C.; and the prizes were won by: 1 Mrs. Jones (Willey), 2 Mrs. C. Hall, 3 = Mrs. Roberts; 1 Mrs. Tonkiss, 2 Mr. Gallier, 3 Mrs. Tisdale. The competition win= ner was Mrs. G. N. Ball.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. —The anniversary was h=
eld at
the
PARENTS' DAY. — Parents' Day was observed at Bros= eley on Saturday last, when the children of the Church Sunday school' and Commit= tee entertained the parents to tea in the Rectory grounds.
WHIST. — Under the auspices of the local branch o=
f the
Mothers'
DEATH OF MRS. MARY SHAW. —The death occurred on F=
riday
of Mrs. Mary Shaw, wife of Mr. George Shaw, 6. Harris's Green, Broseley, ag=
ed
69. She was a native of the parish and leaves one son. The funeral took pla=
ce
at the
MISS A. M. MILLWARD MARRIED. —At the parish churc= h on Wednesday the rector officiated at the wedding of Miss Alma Mary Millward. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Millward, 57, High Street, Broseley, and= Mr. Thomas Sydney Elliott, third son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Elliott, of Goven House= ,- Goven, Glasgow. The bride, who was given away by her grandfather, Mr. R. Tayler, wore a dress of oyster coloured satin, with veil and coronet of ora= nge blossom. She carried a bouquet of red carnations. The bridesmaids were her sisters, the Misses Jose and Margaret Millward, who wore dresses of turquoi= se blue soire, with white turbans, shoes and gloves. They carried bouquets of = pink carnations. The bride was presented at the church door with a silver horses= hoe by her cousin, little Vicky Dyas. The best man was Mr. Charles Russell.
SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING.—The annual outing of the Methodist Church Sunday school took place on, Saturday, when over 138 schol= ars, teachers and friends journeyed by motor bus to the Wrekin. The Rev. David J= ack, the Rev. T. W. Earis and Mrs. Earis and Mr. C. R. Jones, Sunday school superintendent, accompanied the party. After tea at the Forest Glen Pavilion the party climbed the hill and enjoyed games. The arrangements were made by Messrs. E. Harris and E. Humphries.
Important developments in the coordination of fire figh= ting services in the Wenlock district were brought before the members of the Wen= lock , Borough Council at their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, when the Mayor (= Alderman C. R. H. Kane) presided.
The Town Clerk (Mr. F, W Derry) presented a report of t= he General Purposes Committee, which stated that they had considered the co-ordination scheme, and having regard to the fact that all expenditure on= the Auxiliary Fire Services had to be met by the Borough, except in so far as it ranked for subsidy, and that the loss in respect of two peace-time fire eng= ines was a charge on the borough, the committee considered that the whole of the Borough's expenditure in respect of fire services, both peace-time and auxiliary, should be apportioned by the Borough and not by the wards, and t= hat the firemen and personnel should be placed under the supervision of the committee, and their wages paid out of the Borough funds,
This was particularly important, as a control room was = to be established, and all the fire fighting services of all local authorities we= re inter-changeable and supplementary to each other. The committee recommended that the control room should be at the Town Clerk's Office, that Mr. Matthe= ws be placed in charge and appointed liaison officer, and that his residence be connected to the telephone. They further recommended that the auxiliary fir= emen should be provided with oilskin coats; and that it was not necessary in the borough to employ full-time auxiliary firemen.
It was also recommended that dumps of sand should be pr= ovided in built-up areas and the public informed that they could avail themselves = of such sand for their own purposes of fire-fighting, but warned that the sand must be kept dry.
The Council approved of the committee's recommendations= .
Further information with regard to evacuation in the We= nlock district was given by the Town Clerk.
Derry stated that he had had an interview with representatives of the Liverpool authorities and the Shropshire Education Authority, from which it appeared that the evacuation of a further 200 chil= dren was imminent, and that the Borough was required to make provision for a fur= ther 700 under Scheme B and a further 700 under Scheme C, making 1,600 in all. It was stated that while Schemes A and B were fairly certain to be carried into effect, Scheme C as present could be regarded as nebulous
One hostel had been provided at Church Street, Broseley= , for the reception of from 10 to 15 children not suitable for private homes, and in the event a further evacuat= ion of 700 children, reckoning about five per cent. as among the “unsuitables." accommodation would be required for a further num= ber amounting from 45 to 90.
The number of evacuees in the Borough was 354, and the further number of children for whom accommodation had been found was 340, so that in order to make provision for Scheme A and B alone accommodation for a further 360 was required.
The Committee had decided to make an urgent appeal to a= ll residents to offer all the accommodation they could as they would be reluct= ant to resort to compulsory billeting.
In answer to queries brought for by the Rev. C. S. Jack=
son,
the Clerk stated that precautions were being taken to see that the children
were much cleaner and more suitable than previously and quite apart from
precautions which
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A number of residents in the Broseley district were sum= moned for offences against the "black-out" regulations in some cases employer being summoned along with the employee alleged to have been respon= sible for the offence.
Fines of £1 were imposed on the following—M= argaret Helena Benson, Old Hall Farm, Little Stretton, hairdresser; David Philip Hughes, 3, New Road, Ironbridge, works manager; George Henry Jones, 2, Bath Road, Ironbridge, labourer; Margaret Taylor, 3. Park Lane Avenue, Madeley, = shop assistant; Alice Gertrude Taylor 25, Beech Road, Madeley, single woman; Wil= liam Ralph Aldred, Tweedale Crescent, Madeley, pattern maker; Thomas Bradburn, 7= 6, Prince Street. Madeley, stoker; William Benjamin Dodd, White Horse Inn, Lin= coln Ironbridge, innkeeper; John Beaman, 32, King Street, Broseley.
Fines of 10s. each were imposed on William Henry Gitten= s, 154, Salthouse Road, Jackfield, boiler attendant; Jenny Oswald, The Brewery Inn, Coalport domestic: and Mildred Bertha Gough, The Brewery Inn, Coalport, innkeeper.
THE LATE MRS. ELIZABETH BRITTON. — The death occu=
rred
on Friday last of Mrs. E. Britton, of 5, Barracks Hill, Broseley, widow of =
Mr
James Britton, who was for over 55 years clerk to Messrs. Potts and Potts,
solicitors; Broseley. Mrs. Britton was a native of Bridgnorth. The funeral =
took
place on Tuesday, the rector, the Rev. C. S. Jackson officiating. The princ=
ipal
mourners were: Mrs. Lloyd (Bridgnorth), sister-in-law; Mrs. Clarke (
DANCE.—About 130 people attended the dance held i= n the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening on behalf of club funds. The M.C.'s = were Mr. A. E. Gough and Mr. R. W. Parr. Refreshments were served by Mrs. S. N. = Ball and Mrs. K. C. Hall.
CRICKET CLUB. — The Rev. C. S. Jackson presided a= t a special general meeting of the members of the club on Tuesday evening. The meeting had been called to consider the future of the club under war condit= ions. After various members had expressed their views it was unanimously decided = to carry on with the season's programme as already arranged and at the close of the season to wire the pitch and plough the out-field, which will be used f= or growing vegetables for sale in the wholesale market, the money thus raised = to be devoted to club funds.
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. D. Jack, of Iron-Bridge, pres=
ided
at the Women's Bright Hour held in the Methodist School Room on Tuesday
evening, when Mr. Nicholls of
CEMETERY EXTENSION.—There was a large company at =
OUTING.—The annual outing of the women's section = of the Iron-Bridge Fellowship took place on Saturday afternoon, when a party of 30, accompanied by the vice-chairman (women's section), Mrs. J. Elcock, and the hon. secretary, Miss Belk travelled by motor bus to Wolverhampton. The arrangements were made by Miss Belk.
DANCE.—A successful dance was held in the Parish = Hall on Wednesday evening organised by Mr. I. Cross, in aid of the Church and Ha= ll funds. Broseley Boys' Band played, and Mr. C. Cross was the M.C. Refreshmen= ts were served by Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. Williams.
WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the whist d= rive organised by the lady members of the Tennis Club and held in the Pavilion on Friday evening last. Mrs. E. Sykes was the M.C.. and Miss A. Ellis presented the prizes as follows:-1, Mrs. Williams; 2, Mrs. J. D. Perkins; 3, Mrs. Pum= ford; lowest score, Mrs. Summers.
2nd August 1940
CRICKET.—At a meeting of the members, held in the Pavilion on Monday evening, the Rev. C. S. Jackson (rector) was unanimously elected captain of the Club. vice Mr. W. Jacobs, who has recently been call= ed up for military service.
BRIGHT HOUR—Mrs. A. O. Jones presided at the Wome= n's 'Bright Hour,' held in the Methodist School Room on Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs. Jack (Madeley Wood) gave a very interesting address. Mrs. Walter Davies recited and Mrs. A. Harris played the piano.
MISS FREDA WILLIAMS MARRIED. —The wedding took pl=
ace at
the
OUTING.—The scholars of the Parish Church Sunday school, together with those from Benthall parish, held their annual outing = on Wednesday, when about 150 children and parents went by train to Shrewsbury,= and enjoyed a picnic lunch in the Quarry, and games followed, and after tea at a cafe the party made a tour of the town. The rector, the Rev. C. S. Jackson,= and Miss Potts, Sunday school superintendent, were in charge of the party, assi= sted by Mrs. D. Cope, Mrs. B. Molyneux, Miss A. Lloyd and Mr. J. Jones, Sunday school teachers.
Mr. and Mrs. James Colley, 20,
TENNIS. — There was a good attendance at the whist drive organised by the lady members and held in the Club Pavilion on Friday evening in aid of Club funds. Mrs. Sykes was M.C., and the prizewinners were:-1, Mrs. Barber (Coalport); 2, Mrs. Preece (Coalport); 3, Mrs. Clay; lowest score, Mrs. Roberts (Coalport).
THE LATE MR. J. H. HEATH.—The funeral of Mr. John
Hewlett Heath, 154, Salthouse, Jackfield, whose death in a sandpit accident=
at
Buildwas is reported on page six, took place at the
Two men met their death at Buildwas on Friday when they=
were
buried by a fall of sand in a sand-pit where they were working. They were J=
ohn
Bruce, aged 66, of Wyre Hill, Buildwas, and John Hewlett Heath, aged 22, of
154,
Criticism of the method of loading the sand into the lo= rry was made at the inquest. It was stated that the lorry was standing broadsid= e on to the face of the sand pit, and the men appeared to have been working betw= een the vehicle and the face, loading it with sand. The Wellington Coroner, Mr.= J. V. T. Lander, said that for the safety of workers in such employment it was better to have lorries at right-angles to the face, so that the men would h= ave a better chance of getting away in case of a fall.
Mr. E. Rowley, H.M. Divisional Inspector of Mines, said= that many accidents had been caused in this way. He would like to point out, he said, the desirability of working the face in "benches," or maintaining such a "batter'' that a fall of that description could not occur.
The inquest was opened at Iron-Bridge on Saturday, when Joseph Bruce, foreman bricklayer, identified the body of Bruce as that of h= is father, and John Heath identified the body of Heath as that of his son, who= , he said, was employed by Mrs. Bruce as a lorry driver engaged in loading and delivering sand.
DISCOVERED BY MAID SERVANT
When the inquest was resumed on Tuesday Ellen Mabel
Binnersley, domestic servant employed by Mrs. Bruce, told how she discovered
that there had been an accident as she was going home from work. Her way lay
past the sand pit, which was in
Edward Lewis, bailiff, of Abbey. Lodge, Buildw is, said= that he was standing outside his home at about 4 p.m. when the previous witness = came running down the road. When he heard what had happened he sent his wife to telephone the police, and telling his daughter to bring her first aid outfi= t he set out for the sand pit. When he got there he found the lorry covered with sand except for one side. He shouted "Jack, where are you?" but g= ot no reply.
At the sand pit he was joined by William Henry Ruck, cr= ossing keeper at Buildwas, and together they climbed over the lorry. When they got= to the other side they saw the forearm of a man sticking out of the sand. They started to scratch the sand away and presently found the body of Bruce.
Leaving Ruck to hold Bruce's head above the sand, Lewis dashed off for further help. There were some men working about 100 yards aw= ay on the railway line, and between 30 and 40 of them came along. "They worked hard and well in removing the sand," said Lewis.
They eventually found the body of Heath beside the motor lorry.
The last person to see the men alive was Lily Pearce, o= f 26, Burnt Houses, Buildwas, who passed the
9th August 1940
MISS D. A HOUGH MARRIED.—The wedding took place on
Monday at Broseley Parish Church, the Rector, the Rev. C. S. Jackson,
officiating, of Miss Dorothy Ann Hough, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. Thomas=
L.
Hough, 23, Quarry Road, Broseley, and Mr. Maurice Austin, second son of Mr.=
and
Mrs. E. Austin, of 25, Workhouse Road, Broseley. The bride, who was given a=
way
by her father, wore a turquoise blue dress with edge-to-edge coat of the sa=
me
shade and white straw turban hat with veil. She carried a bouquet of pink
carnations, the gift of her aunt and uncle. She was attended by two former
school friends (Miss Irene Bagley and Miss Jean Humphries). They wore dress=
es
of turquoise blue with elbow-length sleeves, straw pill-box hats with blue =
veil
and gold bangles, the bridegroom's gifts, and carried pink carnations. On
leaving the church the bride was presented with silver horseshoes by the ch=
ief
bridesmaid (Miss Bagley), Patricia Austin (the bridegroom's cousin) and Nora
Hough (the bride's cousin). The best man was Mr. H. Potts. After a receptio=
n at
the King's Head Mr. and Mrs. Austin left for their new home, 24,
PARISH "PICNIC." — A parish picnic was = held on Monday in the Rectory grounds and those of White Hall in aid of church funds. It had been organised by the social committee of the Parochial Church Council, and the opening ceremony, presided over by Mr. P. Pinder, supporte= d by the Rector, the Rev. C. S. Jackson, was performed by Mrs. H. D. O. Ward. Th= e programme was of a varied character. There were stalls and games in plenty, in charge= of the following:—Hoopla, Mr. W. Garbett and Mr. Jones; produce, Mrs. Bayford and Miss Hamilton; parish stall, Mrs. J. G. Broadhurst, Miss M. Pot= ts and Miss Tailor; mothers' stall, Mrs. W. Street and Mrs. J. Jones; wishing well, Miss J. Smith and Miss C. Davies; skittles, Mr. H. Watkins and Mr. R. Davies; clock golf, Miss Eileen Jones; ice cream, Mrs. H. Watkins; teas, Mi= ss P. Davies, Mrs. C. Davies, Mrs. W. Davies and Miss Lister. Other helpers we= re Mr. H. Bayfield and Mr. W. Andrews. In the evening there was a whist drive, organised by Mr. E. C. S. White, who also acted as M.C. The Broseley Boys' = Band played for dancing. There was a good attendance throughout the afternoon and evening, and the church funds have benefited to the extent of £30.
DANCE.—Over 100 attended the dance held in the Vi= ctoria Institute on Saturday evening in aid of general funds. The Sabrina Band was= in attendance, and the M.C.'s were Messrs. A. E. Gough and D. Bradeley. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Ball, Hall and Miss Ball.
BRITISH SAILORS REMEMBERED The women's section of the B= ritish Legion made a collection on Wednesday last for the British Sailors' Society, which produced £5 0s. 3d. The collection was organised by the secreta= ry. Mrs. T. Goodall.
FARMER'S =
DEATH.
The death took place on Monday last at the Dunge Farm of Mr. Joseph Thomas,
aged 65. He was a bachelor and had resided on the farm all his life, being =
the
second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Thomas, who farmed at the Dunge
for many years. He is survived by his sister, who lived with him at the far=
m.
The funeral will take place at
CRICKET. — Broseley defeated an R.A.F. side on Saturday. The Airmen were all out for 47. Broseley scored 81 for six wickets (C. Meredith 29 not out).
DEATH OF MRS. EDITH REYNOLDS.—The death occurred =
in
hospital on Monday last of Mrs. Edith Reynolds, of 9a, High Street, at the =
age
of 66. She was a native of the town, being the daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Cartwright, and was in business as a second-hand clothes deale=
r.
Her late husband, Mr. Harry Reynolds, was well known as an amusement catere=
r of
the old days, and Mrs. Reynolds used to accompany him on his travels. She i=
s survived
by one son and one daughter. The funeral took place at the
HOME GUARDSMAN'S WEDDING —The wedding took place =
at the
Parish Church on Sunday, the Rev. F. J. R. Mason officiating, of Miss Annie
Victoria Tranter, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trante=
r,
of Wolverhampton, and Mr. Bert John Shinton, licensee of the Black Swan and
platoon leader of the Home Guard. Mr. Shinton is the only son of the late M=
r.
and Mrs. E. Shinton, formerly of the Black Swan. The bride, who was given a=
way
by her brother, Mr. W J. Tranter, of
WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the whist d= rive organised by the ladies of the Tennis Club and held in the Pavilion on Frid= ay evening. Mrs. E. Sykes was M.C., and the prizes were won by: 1, Mrs. Cox; 2, Mrs. Preece (Coalport); 3, Mrs. Summers; lowest score, Mrs. A. Wilson.
16th August 1940
MARRIED IN
BRIGHT HOUR.—Mrs. David Jack presided at the Wome= n's Bright Hour on Tuesday, when the Rev. David Jack gave a talk on "Conscience," and a solo was given by Mrs. C. O. Jones.
CRICKET. — Broseley were well beaten by an R.A.F.=
side
on Saturday. Batting first, Broseley were all out for 36 (C. Kitson 14). The
R.A.F. scored 102 (
DANCE.—There was an attendance of 100 at the dance organised by the committee and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Mr. A. E. Gough was M.C, and the Sabrina dance band was in attenda= nce. Mesdames Ball and Hall and Miss Ball were in charge of the refreshments.
THE LATE MR, JOSEPH THOMAS.—The funeral of Mr. Jo=
seph
Thomas, of The Dunge Farm, Broseley, who died on August 4, took place at
PROPERTY SALE.—Mill House, Mill Lane, the propert= y of the late Mr. Elias Cowell was offered for sale on the site on Wednesday by Messrs. Perry and Phillips. Bidding commenced at £300, and the proper= ty was sold for £400 to a local agent. Messrs. Potts and Potts were the solicitors acting for the executors.
FRUIT DEPOT OPENED.—The Rev. C. S. Jackson presid=
ed at
the opening of the fruit depot of the W.I. Produce Guild at the Scout Room,=
WHIST AND
DEATH OF MR. R. W. WHITMORE. The death took place at 18=
,
There was a large turn-out of members and representative
bodies at the annual Broseley United Friendly Societies' Hospitals Parade on
Sunday evening. The parade assembled at the Town Hall and marched to the
Among those taking part in the parade were the Mayor (Alderman C. R. H. Kane), with Mr. F. W. Derry (Town Clerk), aldermen and councillors; the local company of the Home Guard, under the command of Gene= ral H. D. O. Ward and Company Commander T. W. Howells; members of IronBridge Nursing Division and Nursing Cadets, under Lady Superintendent Preece and M= iss M. Evans; members of the Broseley and Jackfield A.R.P. services, under Mr. = W. E. Davies, Alderman E. D. Collins and Messrs T. Wedge and J. Wale (Departme= ntal officers). 1st Jackfield St. Mary's' Girl Guides, under Miss W. Perkins and Miss E. Perkins; Men's and Women's section of the Broseley and Jackfield branches of the British Legion, led by Mr. W. Richings; Broseley and Jackfi= eld Fire Brigades and Auxiliary Fire Service, under Mr. G. Meredith; members of= the Special Constabulary, under Sgt. H. Davies, with Oddfellows, Foresters and Buffaloes. The marshals were Messrs J. H. Cross, W. H. Haynes, P. Archer an= d B. Bell.
The parade was met at the church by the combined choirs=
of
Broseley and Jackfield, members of the Mothers'
The total collections for the hospitals amounted to over £20 and included the street collection of. £7 18s. 2½d.<= /p>
23rd August 1940
A large batch of offenders against the "Black-Out = " regulations appeared before the magistrates at Iron-Bridge' Police Court on Tuesday, when most of them were fined 30s. or one month's imprisonment, tho= se being fined less being so treated because of their financial circumstances,= an old age pensioner, for example, being fined l0s
Forgetfulness was the principal excuse put forward, but= in several instances the police pointed out that the "blackout " mat= erial used was not thick enough to prevent light showing out into the streets.
The following fines were imposed on people who either c= aused or permitted light to be shown from roofed buildings during hours of darkne= ss:
Arthur Stanley Ellis, of 2,
In lieu of the usual Sunday school outing the scholars attending Jackfield Church Sunday School were given a garden party and spor= ts in the Rectory grounds. Wednesday of last week was the infants' day, and the infants enjoyed a rollicking afternoon of games and entertainments, followi= ng which tea was served on the lawn, and sports were contested, in which each infant won a prize. Seniors had sports on Saturday, in which some good times were made, upwards of 60 taking part. The winners were:-200 yards (under 10= ), girls: 1, Frances Gallier; 2, Winnie Morgan. Boys (under 10): 1, Gordon Hat= ton; 2, Brian Thomas. Girls (over 10): 1, Enid Hadley; 2, Sheila Edwards. Boys' relay race, Donald Johnson's team. High jump, boys: 1, Max Jones (3ft. 11in= s.); 2, John Morgan (3ft. 7ins.); = 3, Eric Hughes. Girls, Joan Bright (3ft. 9ins.). Potato race, A: 1, Isabel Gib= bons; 2, Joan Bright B: 1, Eunice Carr; 2, Winnie Morgan: Long jump: 1, Max Jones (9ft. 7ins.); 2, Eric Hughes. Rope climbing (boys): 1, Max Jones; 2, John Morgan. Girls: 1, Joan Bright; 2, Rosemary Mason.
An item which caused roars of laughter was the ''Sump C= ricket Match," an original event, played by a team of 15, equipped with a "sump" (miniature bomb crater), a bucket of water and a pole, plu= s a cricket ball. The winner of this event was Eric Hughes, with seven "runs" to his credit. Between the events a cafe tea was partaken = of. A jolly evening closed with a stump speech competition and a "commande= r's voice" contest. These were won respectively by Denis Hill and Vera Had= ley
The prizes were presented by Mrs. Mason, and votes of t= hanks were accorded the rector, the Rev. F. J. R. Mason, the teachers, and Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Dodd, who were responsible for preparing the tea. The waitresses at tea were members of the Bible Class.
FLAG DAY.—A Flag Day in aid of the British Red Cr= oss Society, organised by Mr. J. Harrison, was held in Jackfield on Friday, when the sum of 22 11s. 9½d. was realised. Those assisting were Miss Weal= e, Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Evans. Mr. L. Hearn and Mr. Clay.
DANCE. — There was a full attendance at the dance= , held in St. Mary's Hall, Jackfield, on Wednesday evening, in aid of St. Mary's Church blackout fund. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs. C. Cro= ss and S. Rothen, and the music was supplied by Broseley boys' hand. Refreshme= nts were served by Mesdames F. Dodd and O. Williams,
OUTING. — Members of the Coalford Methodist Chapel Sunday school enjoyed an outing by motor omnibus to Bridgnorth on Saturday.= Tea was served in the Methodist school room, and afterwards the scholars enjoyed games on the playing fields. Arrangements were made by Mr. and Mrs. J. Jone= s.
TENNIS CLUB WHIST, — There was again a good compa= ny at the ladies' whist drive, held in the pavilion at the tennis courts on Friday evening. The M.C. was Miss W. Perkins. and Mrs. Sykes presented the prizes = as follows: 1 Mrs. E. Green, 2 Mrs. A. Ellis, 3 Mrs A. Thomas, consolation Mrs: Williams.
THE LATE MR. R. W. WHITMORE. The funeral of Mr. Richard=
W.
Whitmore, of 18, Benthall Lane, took place at the Parish Church on Saturday
afternoon, the Rev. C. S. Jackson (rector) officiating. The choir was in
attendance with Mrs. Bickly as organist. The mourners were Mr. and Mrs. E.
Whitmore (
DANCE.—There was a company of 120 at the dance organised by the committee in aid of general funds and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Messrs R. W. Parr and A. E. Gough were the M.C's. Mesdames H. C. Hall. N. G Ball and Miss Ball were in charge of refre= shments.
BRIGHT HOUR. — There was a good attendance on Tue= sday afternoon. Mrs. Jack, of Iron-Bridge, presided; and the address was given by the Rev. T. W. Earls.
BENTHALL CRICKET CLUB.—A well attended whist driv= e, organised by the Benthall Cricket Club was held at Broseley Rectory, by permission of the rector, the Rev. C S. Jackson, on Wednesday evening. The = M.C. was Mr. J. Whitmore. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Hoy, as follows: 1 M= iss E. Cartwright, 2 Mrs. Gallier (Coalport), 3 Mrs. S. Roberts, special prize = Mrs. Groves (Coalport): 1 Mrs. Young, 2 Mrs. Burd, 3 Mrs Bagley, special prize M= r. Perks.
CRICKET.—Broseley played a drawn game on Saturday= , scoring 141 for seven declared (F. Dodd 65. C Kitson 36) to 122 for seven.
6th September 1940
“If people get into a mess, it's no use making th= em pay to get out of the mess. The only thing to do is to excuse them and let them start afresh," declared the Rector of Broseley (the Rev. C. S. Jackson= ) at the meeting of Broseley Council on Wednesday, commenting upon a review of r= ents paid by tenants of council houses in the district during the past month.
The case under review was that of woman whose husband w= as in the Army and whose arrears had not been reduced sine the last meeting,
No action was taken.
The Clerk (Mr F. W. Derry) reported that the County Cou= ncil were prepared to provide communal shelters where people were living within 1,000 yards of military objectives or important works. With regard to the provision of shelters for private citizens, any work undertaken should be to provide home protection and home security rather than to provide shelters
Councillor W. E. Davies said that the cellars of several shops and houses had already been requisitioned by the police for air raid shelters.
He also desired to draw the attention of the Council to=
an
unusual underground reservoir beneath gardens in
It was decided to examine the place.
"SPITFIRE" WHIST DRIVE. —There were 24 = tables at the whist drive held in the Victoria Institute on Wednesday evening in a= id Of the Borough of Wenlock Spitfire Fund. The event had been organised by fo= ur local ladies, Mesdames P. Bagley, A Jones, C. Jacks and W. Perks. Mr. N. G. Ball = was M.C., and Mrs. E. D. Collins presented the prizes as follows:-1, Mrs. J. Da= vies; 2, Mrs. A. Burd; 3, Mrs. M. Towler. 1, Mr. J. R. Towler; 2, Mr. W. Watson; = 3, Mr. W. Cross; special prizes, Mrs. Osborne and Mrs. Perks; sealed numbers, Barbara Whiteman and Mr. P. Bagley. The prizes had all been given.
"BRIGHT HOUR." — Members enjoyed a picn= ic in the grounds of Field House by invitation of Mrs. F. C. Howell, and there met members of the Madeley Wood Society. Mrs. David Jack, of Iron-Bridge, presi= ded and after tea games and competitions were held. The members were afterwards entertained to character singing and dancing by Margaret Oakley, Connie Edgington, Kathleen Jones, Marjorie Goodall, Margaret Bebb, Brenda Heighway, Annie Bebb and Elsie Pace, with Miss Jean Harris at the piano. An exhibitio= n of the sailors' horn pipe dance was given by Master Charles Harris. The progra= mme also included items by the Ladies' Band. The players were Mrs. A. Jones, Mr= s. Gwynne, Mrs. J. Davies, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Barnsley, Mrs. Clapton, Mrs. F. Williams and Mrs. C. Thomas, Mrs. Harris being at the piano.
RURIDECANAL CONFERENCE. —The ruridecanal conferen= ce was held at Broseley on Saturday last and opened with a service of intercession= in the parish church conducted by the Rural Dean, the Rev. C. S. Jackson. This= was followed by tea at the Rectory, after which a discussion on Youth Groups was opened by Sir Offley Wakeman. There were 50 present, including the Rural De= an, the Rev. F. J. R. Mason (chapter clerk), the Rev. J. W. Isherwood (Much Wenlock), the Rev. T. Eland (Coalbrookdale), the Rev. Scott Rogerson (Morvi= lle) and the Rev. Helleur, of Madeley.
DANCE.—Over 160 attended the dance held in the Vi= ctoria Institute on Saturday evening in aid of club funds. The M.C.'s were Messrs.= R. W. Parr and D. Bradiley. Messrs. H. C. Hall, G. N. Ball and Miss Ball were = in charge of the refreshments.
13th September 1940
In connection with the National Day of Prayer on Sunday=
, a
church parade, in which Nonconformists took part, was organised by Messrs, =
J.
Harrison and W. Slider. In the evening the parade assembled at the
MILITARY WEDDING.—The wedding took place at the Wesleyan Methodist Church on Saturday, the Rev. David Jack (Iron-Bridge) officiating, of Miss Mabel Williams, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Williams, 15, Legge's Hill, Broseley, and L / Cpl. John Thomas Johnson, son= of Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnson, 66, Lloyd's Head, Jackfield. The bride, who was gi= ven away by her father, wore a dress of white satin beaute with full-length veil and wreath of white lilies. She carried a bouquet of red roses and maidenha= ir fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Elsie Pace, the bridegroom's sister, Miss M= ary Johnson and Miss Elaine Thomas. Miss Pace wore pink taffeta, with head-dres= s to match, and carried pink sweet peas. The Misses Johnson and Thomas wore dres= ses of sky blue satin, with headdresses to tone, and carried red sweet peas. Th= ere were two child attendants, Joan Skelton and Jean Williams, the bride's cous= ins, who wore dresses of powder blue cut in old world style, and bonnets to matc= h. They carried baskets of sweet peas. The best man was Mr. Daniel Thomas.
DANCE. — Over 160 attended the dance, organised b= y the committee, in aid of general funds, and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Messrs. P. W. Parr and A. E. Gough were the M.C.'s. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Ball, Hall and Miss Ball,
COMMUNAL MEALS. — A meeting of parents was held i=
n the
Town Hall on Friday evening to discuss communal meals for school children. =
The
meeting was called on behalf of the managers of the
BRIGHT HOUR. — There was a good attendance at the Women's Bright Hour held in the Methodist schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon. = The meeting was presided over by the Rev. T. W. Earis, of Madeley, who also gave the address. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Carter, of Iron-Bridge, with Mrs. = C. Thomas at the piano.
LATE MR. W. EDGE.—A well known figure in Wenlock,=
Mr.
William Edge, died at his residence, Church View, Church Street, Broseley, =
on
Monday. Aged 68, he was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Edge, of Mill Hou=
se,
and had lived in the district all his life. In his younger days he was empl=
oyed
by Craven Durmill Ltd., but on the death in 1908 of his father, who was
Registrar of Births and Deaths and Relieving Officer, he was appointed to
succeed him in that post. In 1939 he was appointed Registrar for the whole =
of
the Borough of Wenlock. He retired under the age limit in 1939. Mr. Edge was
for many years secretary to the Broseley Gas Company. He had a host of frie=
nds,
and always found time to take an interest in the social side of the distric=
t He
had been a member of the church choir for many years, was at one time
scoutmaster for Broseley, and was one of the original members of the Social
Club. He was also secretary for the Broseley Fire Brigade and one of the ol=
dest
members of the
LOCAL GUARDSMAN WEDS. — The wedding took place at=
the
Military Chapel, Bury St. Edmund's, on Saturday, of Sergt. Frederick John C=
ross,
of the Irish Guards, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cross, The Lodge,
Jackfield, and Miss Margaret Elsie Drew, eldest daughter of Major Bertie Dr=
ew,
Gibraltar Barracks, Bury St. Edmund's. The bride, who was given away by her
father, wore an Air Force blue coat over a navy floral silk dress with navy
hat, and carried a prayer book. The best man was Sergeant Frederick Downer
(Irish Guards). Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Everard
Hotel. Sergt. Cross is a native of Jackfield. He joined the Guards four yea=
rs
ago and has seen service in
WHIST. — There was a good attendance at the whist= drive arranged by the lady members of the tennis club and held in the Parlour on Friday evening. Mrs. F. Clay was M.C. and Mrs. Preece (Coalport) presented = the prizes as folows: 1 Mrs. T. Poole, 2 Mrs. E. Sykes, 3 Mrs. T. Green; lowest score, Mrs. F. Clay. The competition was won by Mrs. E. Sykes.
20th September 1= 940
BRIGHT HOUR. — The weekly Women's Bright Hour was presided over on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Jack, of Iron-Bridge, when an address was given by Mr. A. E. Evans, of Iron-Bridge, his subject being &qu= ot;A beautiful garden and a song." Solos were rendered by Mrs. A. E. Evans = and Mrs. N. Williams was at the piano.
DEATH OF MRS. ELLEN HUGHES —The death took place =
on
Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick, 26,
LABOUR WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the =
whist
drive, organised by the local Labour Party, and held in the Town Hall on
Tuesday evening. Mr. C. Perks was M.C. and the prize- winners were: 1 Mrs.
Casey, 2 Mrs. Fielding, 3 Mrs.
CHRISTMAS CHEER.—A well attended public meeting w= as held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening presided over by Councillor T. W. Howells. The meeting had been called with a view to creating a fund to prov= ide Christmas gifts for local men serving with the Forces. The chairman said ma= ny residents thought something should be done, and he explained the purpose for which the fund suggested should be utilised. The Rector (the Rev. C. S. Jackson) proposed that a fund be opened. This was supported by Alderman E. = D. Collins, Councillors W. E. Davies and R. W. Parr, and carried unanimously. Officials were elected as follows:— Chairman, Councillor T. W. Howell= s; vice chairman, Councillor R. W. Parr; hon. secretary, Mr. T. Goodall; hon. treasurer, Mr. J. R. Nicklin, Lloyds Bank; committee, members of the Brosel= ey District Council (en bloc), Messrs. T. Wedge, T. Goodall, Mrs. T. Goodall, = Miss G. Lister, Miss F. Roberts, Mr. W. Andrews, Mr. H. Evans, Mrs. C. Thomas, M= rs. G. Whitmore, Mr. J. Rickings, Mrs. W. Davies, Mrs. J. G. Broadhurst, and Mr= . A. Garbett. It was decided the fund should be known as the " Christmas Ap= peal Services Fund," and also to hold a whist drive at an early date. Repre= sentatives of the various organisations in the town were asked to organise events on behalf of the fund and submit to the committee the dates of such events.
DANCE.—There was an attendance of 140 at a dance organised by the committee on behalf of club funds and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Messrs. R. W. Parr and A. E. Gough were M.C.= 's, and the Sabrina Dance Band played. Mesdames N. C. Ball and. Hall and Miss B= all were In charge of the refreshments. A competition in aid of the Borough of Wenlock Spitfire Fund for a prize given by Mrs. Cookson, was won by Mrs. G.= Onions.
27th September 1940
HARVEST FESTIVAL. - Festival services were held in the = Parish Church on Sunday, the church having been decorated by Mesdames Hearn, Perki= ns, F Dodd, G. S. Williams, Britton, Poole and Mason. Members of the Girls' Senior Choir were responsible for the Children's Corner. A children's gift service= was held in the afternoon, and at evensong at 6.15 the choir rendered special m= usic including an anthem, the soloist being Miss Clarice Hadley. Harvest hymns w= ere sung and good congregations attended all services, which were taken by the rector.
WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the whist d= rive in connection with the Tennis Club, held in the Pavilion on Saturday evenin= g. Mrs. E. Sykes was M.C. and Mrs. W Perkins distributed the prizes as follows= :-1, Mrs. Preece (Coalport); 2, Mrs. E. Green; 3, Mrs. E. Sykes. The competition= was won by Mr. R. Duce.
WEDDING OF MISS G. M. BOWDLER —The wedding took p= lace at the Parish Church on Wednesday, the Rev. F. J. R. Mason officiating, of Miss Grace Margaret Bowdler, youngest daughter of Mrs, and the late Mr. J. R. Bowdler, of 234, The Tuckies, Jackfield, and Mr. John Williams, of Tally Ca= ven, North Wales. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Alfred Bowdl= er, wore a navy edge-to-edge coat over a maroon dress, with hat to tone, and a spray of rose buds. Her bridesmaids were the Misses Catherine Griffin and E= llen Brammer, who wore edge-to-edge coats over dresses similar to the bride's, w= ith hats to tone, and sprays of rose buds. The best man was Mr, J. Smallman. O= n leaving the church the bride was presented with a horse shoe by her niece, Catherine Hassell. The bride has for the past 9½ years been on the staff of the Lady Forester's Home, Llandudno, and among the presents was a dinner service from the members of the staff at the home.
HARVEST.—Festival services were held in the Congregational Church on Sunday, when the preacher was Mr. A. Davies of Mad= eley. Special music was rendered by the choir at all services, and violin solos w= ere given by Mr. Kenneth Molyneux. Mrs. W. S. Williams was at the organ. On Mon= day a sale of the produce was held, Mr W. Denstone acting as seller. The total = for church funds amounted to £5 3s 2d.
DARTS LEAGUE. — The annual meeting of the Broseley Darts League was held at the King's Head on Saturday evening, presided over= by Mr. E. Wilde. The hon. treasurer reported that the League had a balance in = hand of 30s. It was decided to .run the League again for the coming season and t= he following officers were elected: Chairman, Mr. E. Wilde; hon secretary and treasurer, Mr. W. J. Ritchings. The committee to consist of representatives= of each club.
BRIGHT HOUR.—Mrs. A. O. Jones presided on Tuesday evening, and Mrs. David Jack gave the address. Choruses were sung by the members, and duets were given by Mesdames A. O. Jones, N. Williams, R. Gwyn= ne and A. Harris. The pianists were Mrs. R. Gwynne and Mrs. A. Harris.
LABOUR WHIST.—There was a good attendance at the = Labour Party whist drive held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Mr. W. Garbett = was the M.C., and the prizewinners were: .1, Mrs. Casey; 2, Mrs. H. Hall; 3, Mr= s. N. Ball. 1, Mr. R. Perks; 2, Mrs. J. Tisdale and Mr. T. Corfield (equal). A prize given by Mrs. J. Hall on behalf of the local soldiers' fund was won by Mrs. Fielding.
CIVIL NURSING.—A presentation of civil nursing re=
serve
badges was made at the
LATE MRS. ELLEN HUGHES.—The funeral of Mrs. Ellen
Hughes of
DANCE.—There was a good attendance at the dance organised by the committee in aid of general funds and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Messrs A. E. Gough and D. Bradley were the M.C's. Competitions were held on behalf on the Borough of Wenlock Spitfire Fund. Mesdames Ball and Hall and Miss Ball served refreshments.
SPITFIRE FUND.—The recent whist drive, organised = by the Ladies' Committee, in aid of the borough of Wenlock's Spitfire fund, was a profit of £11.
11th October 1940
THE LATE MRS. OAKLEY.— The Rev. Donald Macmillan assisted at the funeral of Mrs. Oakley last week. The name of Mr. A. O. Jon= es was omitted from the list of mourners given in last week's report.
WHIST DRIVE AND DANCE.—The Sports and Social Club= of the West Midland Joint Electricity Authority (Iron-Bridge Station) held the= ir annual "Ladies' Night" on Saturday evening. The event took the fo= rm of a whist drive and dance, held in the Town Hall, Broseley. Mr. Grattidge = was the M.C. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor presented the prizes for whist to the following,-1, Mr, E. Humphries; 2, Mrs. T. Roberts; 3, Mrs. T. Roberts; 4, = Mrs A. Vickers; 1, Mr. A Vickers; 2, Mr E. J. Duckett; 3, Mr. F. Thompson. The arrangements were made by the club secretary, Mr C. Oakley.
SERVICES APPEAL FUND.—There were 21 tables at the= whist drive in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening on behalf of the Services Chris= tmas Appeal Fund. Councillor T. W. Howells (chairman of the committee) was M.C.'= and Mrs. J. R. Nicklin presented the prizes to 1 Miss Lister, 2 Mrs. Kimpston, 3 Mrs. A. Humphries; special, Mrs. Burd; 1 Mr. G. Whitmore, 2 Mr. G. N. Ball,= 3 Mr. J. Lloyd. The competition winners were Mrs. Smith (Foresters Arms) and = Mrs. Wilde (Benthall).
BRIGHT HOUR. — The Rev. David Jack, Iron-Bridge, = was the speaker on Tuesday and the soloist was Mrs. Venn.
LABOUR WHIST DRIVE.—There was a good attendance a= t the local Labour Party's whist drive, held in the Town Hall on Tuesday. Mr. Per= ks was the M.C., and the prize-winners were: 1 Mrs. Jones 2 Mr. N. G. Ball, 3 = Mrs. Lloyd; 1 Mr. Morgan. 2 Mr. Preece, 3 Mrs. Young.
DANCE. — Over 100 people attended the dance in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Mr. R. W. Parr was M.C. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Ball, Hall and Miss Ball.
METHODIST CHURCH.—Harvest festival services were = held on Sunday, when the preachers were the Rev. David Jack and the Rev, H Jones (Dawley). Special music was rendered by the choir, and all services were we= ll attended. The choir was under the direction of Mr. F. W. Fletcher.
WHIST. — The lady members of the Tennis Club held= a whist drive on Friday evening. Miss E. Sykes was M.C. and Mrs. W. E. Ellis presented the prizes to Mrs. Williams, Mrs. H. Cox, Mrs. E. Sykes, and Mrs. D. H. Perkins. The competition was won by Miss A. Ellis.
18th October 1940
DANCE.—There was a "full house" at the = dance organised by the committee and held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening. Messrs. A. E. Gough and D. Bradeley were the M.C.'s. Refreshments = were served by Mrs. Hall, Mrs Ball and Miss Ball. A competition for the local Sp= itfire Fund was won by Mr. Hall.
UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.— A general meeting of = the Broseley United Friendly Societies was held at the Lord Hill on Friday. Mr.= J. Watkins, presiding, referred to the loss the committee had sustained by the death of their vice-chairman, Mr. Richard Whitmore, who had been a member f= or very many years, and had done valuable work for the welfare of the hospitals and friendly society work generally. Reference was also made by the chairma= n to the presumed tragic end of Colonel Baldwin-Webb, M.P., who always took an i= nterest in the movement, and had presented a shield for the advancement of hospital= support. The treasurer, Mr. Burns, then presented his statement of accounts of the recent parade, etc. The winner of the competition for collections at licens= ed houses was Miss Ivy Marlow, of the Lord Hill, for the fourth successive yea= r. The chairman presented her with the shield, and conveyed the thanks of all concerned for the great, assistance she always gave to the movement. The to= tal receipts of the recent parade, including a small balance from last year, amounted to £31 4s., and expenses, including printing, £2 17s. = 4d., leaving £28 6s. 8d. for disposal to local charities, etc., and it was decided to allot this as follows: —Iron-Bridge Dispensary, £6 6= s.; Royal Salop Infirmary, £6; Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, £5 5s.; Shropshire Sanatorium, £2 2s.; Shropshire Orthopaedic Hospital, &poun= d;1; Broseley Hospital Christmas Fund, £1; St. John Ambulance (Iron-Bridge division), £1; Broseley Soldiers' Christmas Appeal Fund, £2 2s.; reserve balance, £3 11s. 8d. Mr. George Taylor was elected vice-chair= man of the committee in place of the late Mr. Whitmore.
WHIST.—A ladies' whist drive, in aid of the Local Services Christmas Appeal Fund, was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. E. A. Taylor presented the prizes to: 1 Mrs. Molyneux, 2 Mr= s. Tonkiss, 3 Mrs. George. The drive was organised by Mr. J. Broadhurst.
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. Jack (Iron-Bridge) presided a= t the women's Bright Hour, held in the Methodist Schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon, when an interesting address on "Nature " was given by Mr. A. J. Kelley, of Benthall. Choruses were sung by the members, with Mrs. R. Gwynne= at the piano.
"HOT POT " SUPPER. — A "hot pot &q=
uot;
supper, organised by the lady members of
SACRED CONCERT.—A sacred concert was held in the = Town Hall on Sunday evening. Special music was sung, and solos rendered by Mr. J. Ashton and Mrs. Chadwick, and an address was given by the rector. Mr. R. Yo= rke and Mr. W. Davies were at the piano.
25th October 1940
BRIGHT HOUR.—Mrs. A. O. Jones presided on Tuesday= , when an address was given by Mrs. David Jack, and Mrs. A. O. Jones gave a readin= g.
VARIETY CONCERT. — The Town Hall was crowded on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings for the variety concerts arranged by Miss F=
reda
L. Roberts in aid of the Christmas appeal for men of the Services. Mr. P. M.
Pinder was the compere. An entertaining programme included a number of live=
ly
choruses by the "Spangles," solos by Miss Lilian Stephan, duets by
Mr. Dennis and Miss E. Williams, a sketch, "The Toy Drum Major," =
by
the children, solos by Mr. H. Moore and Mrs. L. Roberts, the duet, "Ke=
ys
of Heaven," by Miss F. Roberts and Miss J. Heighway, brought down the
house, and " The Skaters' Waltz " by the Misses M. Oakley and E.
Smith was very popular. An amusing sketch was presented by Miss E. Smith, M=
iss
M. Oakley, Miss C. Jones and Mrs. L. Meredith. There were harmonica solos by
Mr. R. Taylor and a dramatic episode, "One Ack Receiver," by Mrs.=
W.
E. Davies, Mrs. C. Davies, Miss L. Garbett, Mrs. P. Davies and Mr. D. Ridle=
y. A
sprightly entertainment closed with the grand finale, "There'll always=
be
an
FIRST AID SUCCESSES. — Lady Forester distributed = first aid certificates at Lady Forester's Hospital on Wednesday to the following: Miss J. Badger, Miss Helen France, Miss Kathleen Furnival, Miss Dilys Jones, Miss Gwendolyn Millichip, Miss Annie Lloyd, Miss Enid Jackson, Mrs. Gladys Harrison, Mrs. Annie Goodall, Miss Vera Cope, Mrs Lucy Briscoe, Mrs. Louisa Smith, Mrs. M. E. Taylor, Mrs. F. Ward, Mrs. E. Bennett, Miss Margaret Wall= ace, Miss Phyllis Clayton, Miss Lilian Chave, Miss Laurie M. Brown; voucher, Miss Odette Weber. Lady Forester, in a congratulating the recipients, spoke of t= he work the St. John Ambulance Corps was doing and said there was a possibilit= y of re-forming a nursing division in Broseley. Members heartily supported the i= dea.
CHRISTMAS APPEAL. — A grand dance, organised by t= he Committee, was held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening, in aid of the Christmas Appeal Services Fund. The event had been well organised, and = the place was packed. The services of a special R.A.F. band had been obtained, which consisted of members of well-known peace-time dance bands, whom every= one had heard on the radio. The room had been decorated with the national colou= rs. Councillor P. W. Parr was the M.C., and among those present were Councillor= T. W. Howells, chairman of the fund, and Mrs. Howells, Alderman E. D. Collins, Councillor W. E. Davies and the Rev. C. S. Jackson. Mr. Howells explained t= he object of the fund, and said they were trying to raise £130, whereby everyone serving, both men and women, would receive a gift from the town at Christmas, value 10s. A competition for a prize, given by Mesdames Gilmore = and Burns, was won by Councillor Parr, who put same up for auction. The purchas= er was Mr. H. Davies, who followed Councillor Par is example, with the result = that the total made from the competition was £2 11s. 0d. As a result of the general effort the sum of £16 16s. 0d. has been handed over to the Appeals Fund Committee. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Ball, Hall and Miss Ball, and the band were entertained by Mr, and Mrs. R. A. Jones (junio= r), The energetic secretary for this successful event was Mr. G. N. Ball.
8th November 1940
The fact that more than 265,000 gallons of water have b= een poured upon the burning tip used by the Broseley Sanitary Committee, was reported at the meeting of the Broseley Council on Wednesday by Alderman E.= D. Collins, when applying for permission to acquire transport for several load= s of sand which will be needed to keep the fire under control.
Alderman Collins pointed out that since the fire broke = out they had had to make use of A.F.S. pumps to damp down the fire at night and that after several weeks the tip was still burning.
The clerk pointed out that if there was an outbreak at = night the Council were liable. Permission for the transport of sand to the tip was given.
The Council decided to invest the sum of £400 in = War Loan.
The rector of Broseley (the Rev. C. S. Jackson) mention= ed the fact that Broseley churchyard might soon be closed for burials, and suggest= ed that a satisfactory arrangement might be made between the Council and the church authorities.
It was stated that there was no urgency in the matter, = which will be discussed by the committee later.
Councillor T C. Gibbs referred to the new arrangements = which had been made with regard to the fire brigades and declared that since the Council made fresh appointments there had been no one in charge of the Jackfield fire brigade
The clerk said that the Council were concerned about Ma= deley and Iron-Bridge, but had not interfered with Jackfield
Alderman Collins said that Meredith had nothing to do w= ith Jackfield, which was self-controlled and had its own trailer and equipment.=
It was decided to go further into the matter at the next meeting of the General Purposes Committee.
15th November 1940
LATE MRS. MARY SIMMONDS. — The funeral of Mrs. Ma=
ry
Simmonds, of Hill Top. Benthall, who died on November 3, took place at the =
NEW RECTOR INSTITUTED.—The institution of the Rev= . W. Pulford to the living of Willey with Barrow took place on Saturday last. The institution was performed by the Bishop of Hereford, and among other clergy present were the Revs. C. S. Jackson (Rural Dean), H. Saxton (Madeley), F. = J. R. Mason (Jackfield) and T. Eland (Coalbrookdale). Mr. Pulford comes to the parish from Grove, Notts. He is married and has three children.
SOLDIER'S DEATH. — News was received by his wife =
on
Tuesday of the death in an accident of Corporal Henry Venn, 11,
DEATH OF MISS ROPER.—The death occurred on Novemb= er 7 of Miss Winnie Roper, Jubilee Cottage, aged 57 years. She had been an inval= id for over 30 years. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters. The fun= eral took place at the Cemetery on Monday. the Rev. C. S. Jackson officiating, a= nd the mourners were Mr. J. Roper (Bridgnorth), brother; Mrs. A. Roberts (.Coalport) and Miss R. Roper, sisters; Miss Ivy Roberts (Coalport), niece; Miss B. Roper and Mrs. Minton. The bearers were Messrs A. Pountney, C. Houg= h, A. Britton and J. Evans.
POPPY DAY.—Broseley and district Poppy Day, organ=
ised
by the local branch of the British Legion and held on Saturday, produced
£32 12s. 4d. for the fund. Broseley itself contributed £15 10s.=
6d.
Those taking boxes were Mesdames M. Whitmore, W. J. Ritchings, W. Ward, W.
Haynes, T. Goodall, N. Bradley; M. Molineax, and the Misses E. Goodall, A.
Lloyd and C. Instone. Jackfield's total was £9 9s. 6d., per Mrs. F. D=
odd,
Mr. J. Harrison, Mr. A. Aston=
, Mrs.
F. Dodd, Mrs W. Ellis, Mrs. H. Price, the Misses Ivy Cox and
LADIES' WHIST DRIVE.—There Was a good attendance = at the ladies' whist drive held in the Town Hall on Wednesday in aid of the Servic= es' Christmas Appeal Fund. Mrs. Taylor was the M.C., and Mrs. E. C. S. White distributed the prizes as follows-1, Mrs. Harrison; 2, Mrs. Broadhurst; 3. = Mrs. Pountney.
WHIST.—A successful whist drive organised by Mrs.= Burd, of the Duke of Cumberland, in aid of the local soldiers' Christmas appeal f= und was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. The M.C. was Mr. Pottenger,= and Mrs. Pottenger presented the prizes as follows:-1, Mrs. Earle; 2, Mrs. Case= y; 3, Mrs. Tisdale; lowest score, Mrs. Archer. 1, Mr. Watkins; 2, Mrs. Bagley;= Mr. Streets; lowest score, Mr. Gallier. Novelty prizes were won by Mrs. Roberts= and Mr. Perks. The prizes were all given. =
DEATH OF MISS W. M. DAVIES.— The death occurred on
November 9 at 25,
22nd November 1940
CLOCK COMPETITION—The clock competition arranged = by Mr. B. Roberts and Mr. J. B. Bexon realised £8 5s. 6d. It was won by Mr. Walter Davies. The proceeds have been devoted as under Borough of Wenlock Spitfire Fund, £4; Broseley Ser- vices' Christmas Appeal Fund, £4 5s. 6d.
DANCE. — There was a large attendance at the danc= e held in the Victoria Institute on Saturday evening in aid of general funds. Mr. = J. Gainham was the M.C., and refreshments were served by Mesdames Hall, Ball a= nd Miss Ball.
FUNERAL OF CPL. VENN. — The funeral of Corporal H=
enry
Venn, K.S.L.I., 11, Chapel Road, Broseley, whose death was reported last we=
ek,
took place at the Methodist Church, Broseley, on Saturday, the Rev. David J=
ack
(Iron-Bridge) officiating. The interment was at
BRIGHT HOUR. — Mrs. D. Jack presided at the social
meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Members arranged a `bring and buy" stall=
and
there was a musical programme, contributions to which were made by Mrs Gwyn=
ne,
Mrs. N. Williams, Mrs. A. 0. Jones, Mrs. C. Thomas and Mrs. Poole. Tea was
served by Mesdames Casey and
MISS GLADYS PERKS MARRIED. —The wedding took plac=
e at
the
TENNIS CLUB.—There was a good attendance at a whi= st drive arranged by the lady members in the Club Pavilion on Friday evening. = Mrs. E. Sykes was the M.C., and Mrs. W. Mason distributed the prizes to: 1, Mr. = E. Sykes; 2, Mrs. F. Clay; 3, Mr. Peter Jones; 4, Mrs. Williams; special, Mrs. Williams.
29th November 1940
Four offenders against the black-out regulations were f= ined at Broseley Police Court on Tuesday.
They were Thomas Christopher Heighway, 20, Belmont Road, Iron-Bridge, foreman labourer; Hilda Oliver, The Caravan, High Street, Made= ley; George Boughey, 15, Iron-Bridge Road, Madeley, quarryman; and Abraham Wolfs= on, 10, Bridge Road, Broseley, independent.
Wolfson did not appear until the court was rising, and = his case had been dealt with. He then declared that the wrong person had been summoned, and that his father, Samuel Wolfson, was the occupier of the hous= e. He was told that his father was lucky that he had not also been summoned fo= r permitting the offence. The magistrates declined to reopen the case.
In a statement to a police constable Heighway said that= he had left the light on in the morning, and did not return home until 10 p.m. Oliver's offence was committed in the morning half-an-hour before the end of "black-out."
Wolfson was fined £2 and 5s. special costs. Heigh= way and Oliver were each fined £2, and Boughey was fined £1.
6th December 1940
AIR HERO DEAD.—News has been received with regret,
especially in his native " Jackfield," of the death on active ser=
vice
of Sergeant Air Gunner Edward Joseph Evans, D.F.M., eldest son of Mr. and M=
rs.
Edward Evans, 15, The Lloyds,
DANCE.—Over 100 attended the dance in the Victoria Institute on Saturday night. Mr. F. Perkins was M.C., and refreshments were served by Mesdames Ball, Hall and Mr. Ball.
BRIGHT HOUR.—Mr. David Jack presided on Tuesday afternoon and gave the address. Solos were rendered by Mrs. Bickley.
MISS D. JONES MARRIED.—The wedding took place at =
the
LABOUR WHIST DRIVE—Mr. Lloyd was M.C. at the Labo= ur Party whist drive on Tuesday. There was a good attendance. The prize-winners were: 1, Mrs. Jacks: 2. Mrs. Hall; 1, Mrs. Pountney; 2, Mrs. Osborne and Mr= s. George (equal).
Alderman E. J. Exley and Councillor T. W. Howells were re-elected chairman and vice-chairman of Broseley Sanitary Committee at a meeting of the Council on Wednesday.
There was some discussion as to whether pigs should be allowed to remain on the Council's ground occupied by a sub-tenant and the suggestion was made that the sub-tenant should have them removed by March.<= /p>
It was decided not to pursue the matter.
TENNIS CLUB.— E. Sykes again acted as M.C. at the= lady members' whist drive held in the Pavilion at the Tennis Courts on Friday evening. There way a good attendance and Mrs. J. Perkins distributed the pr= izes to: 1, Mrs. F Clay: 2. Mrs. Preece (Coalport); 3. Mrs. Green; special, Mrs.= T. Darrell (Dawley).
20th December 1940
SALE AND SOCIAL.—A successful social and sale of =
work
was held in the Parish Hall on Saturday. The event was organised by the Rec=
tor,
Mrs. Mason, and members of the church, and was held in lieu of the usual
Christmas bazaar on behalf of church funds. There were many stalls of vario=
us
kinds, including a special jumble stall managed by Mrs. Dodd and Miss Evans;
Fancy goods stall, the Misses W. and E. Perkins and Miss A. Ellis; Christmas
gift stall, Mrs. Mason, assisted by Mary. The event proved very popular and
business was brisk. Entertainment items included a dancing display by Joyce
Morgan, supported by Mary Pugh, Gwennie Hadley and Winnie Morgan. The
refreshment buffet was in the hands of Mesdames E. Green,
SMOKING CONCERT.—The annual smoking concert in co= nnection with the social club was held at the club on Friday, Mr. F. S. Francis presiding. The musical programme included many popular items. Those contributing were Messrs H. Moore. S. Payne. R. Picken, S. Norgrove and R. Yorke, with Mr. W. Wilkes at the piano. There was also community singing. A= fter the concert the members sat down to an excellent supper served by the stewa= rd and stewardess, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Meredith. The chairman and artistes were thanked by the Rev. C. S. Jackson (rector). The arrangements were made by t= he Ways and Means Committee, with Mr. T. Goodall as hon. secretary.
INSTITUTE DANCE. — Over 100 people attended the Victoria Institute's dance on Saturday evening. Mr. A. Perkins was the M.C., and refreshments were given by Mesdames Hall, Ball and Miss Ball.
OLD RESIDENT'S DEATH.—The death occurred on Monda=
y at
The Lodge, Willey, of Mrs. Annie Embrey, wife of Mr. Frederick Embrey, aged=
86.
Born at the Firs Farm, Shirlett, she lived in the district all her life. Sh=
e is
survived by her husband, three sons and four daughters. The funeral takes p=
lace
at
SCHOOL SOCIAL.—In lieu of the usual Christmas par=
ty the
girls' department of the