Archived Extracts

the nottinghamshire FREE PRESS

a weeks news dated - November 1st 1940

HUTHWAITE

The latest batch of parcels sent out by the Comforts Fund seem to have been just suited to the needs of the recipients. A Huthwaite soldier writes home in deep appreciation of his parcel. He says it is the best he has yet received, and contains all the things he wanted, especially the socks, and he pays a warm tribute to the activities of the Comforts Fund Committee. With the approach of colder weather one can understand the need for woollen goods and letters like this should, in some degree, reward both the Comfort Committee and the W.V.S. Committee for their faithful and continuous labours.

"Paul, the Powerful Preacher," was the subject at the Sherwood Street Methodist Church Christian Endeavour Society meeting on Monday, when the speaker was Mr. G. Hardy. ...

The Spitfire Fund was increased by £4 as the result of a whist drive on Wednesday, organise by Mr. B. Smith, and held at his home. Sixty whist players were accommodated and Mr. W. Rockley officiated as M.C. All the prizes were won by ladies as follow:- Gentlemen: 1. Mrs. Wright; 2, Nellie Rhodes (playing as gentlemen); gentlemen's booby, Mrs. Brook, Ladies; 1, Mrs. G. Duffield; 2, Mrs. F.H. Leah. A subsidiary competition was won by Mr. A. Dickens. Refreshments were served by Mesdames R. and B. Smith, Sparham, Brentnall, Wilmot and Miss Dove.

On Tuesday evening a variety concert of outstanding merit was given in the New Fall Street Methodist Schoolroom (kindly lent) by the "Cheerlettes" Concert Party. The event was organised on behalf of the Spitfire Fund by Mrs. Williamson, and the children trained by Miss Joan Williamson. The costumes had been made by Mrs. J. Hardy, and the secretarial duties were carried out by Mrs. Sowter. Tuesday was "children's night" as a rehearsal for the major performance on Wednesday. The children taking part were :- Nancy Hinks, Jean Quible, Dorothy Burton, Jessie Woodhead, Madge Pitts, Muriel Bromley, Margaret Boden, Margaret Smith, Kathleen Hardy, Helena Miller, Rita Williamson and Donald Williamson. The programme was compered by Mr. Ernald Lakin, the chairman was Mr. Herbert Simpson, and the pianist Mrs. Williamson.

Harvest thanksgiving was held at the Gospel Mission Church on Sunday afternoon, when Mr. C. Hancock, of Tibshelf, presided, and the speakers were mr. Bennison (Stanton Hill), Mr. Hill and Mr. Smith (Stanton Hill). A sacred selection was rendered by Mrs. C. Hancock of Tibshelf and Miss C. M. Hancock, A.V.C.M. (violinist), while vocal solos and duets were given by Mr. Hill and Master Stanley Hill, Mr. Smith of Sutton, and Mr. Garrett of Skegby, who is 84 years of age.

HUTHWAITE FUNERAL
MR. W. BERRY

Deep sympathy has been extended to Mr. and Mrs. W. Berry, of 31, Newcastle Street, Huthwaite, on the death of their eldest son, William, at the early age of 19 years. He was born in Huthwaite, and for the last two years had been employed at New Hucknall Colliery. He had many friends to whom the news of his death after barely a week's illness came as a great shock. He was of a quiet and unassuming disposition, and was painstaking and reliable in his work. As a member of the Miners' Safety First Class he had gained two badges and a certificate. By reason of his various good qualities he was popular among his workmates and was valued by his employees.

The Mourners.

He had been a member of the Sunday School at the Sutton Road Methodist Church, and there the funeral service was held on Saturday, conducted by Mr. A. Hawley, who also read the committal sentences at the graveside. The mourners were :- Mother nad Father; Sister Ruth' Brothers George and Frank; Auntie Eva (Nottingham); Aunt Sarah (Stapleford); Cousin Ethel (Kirkby); Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilkes friends. His grandmother and also his closest friend, Mr. Joe Griffiths were unable to attend through illness. Personal friends and workmates present were Messrs. G. Smith, F. Oxley, J. Ensor, H. Gascoigne, J. Humphries (B Winning), Cecil Rodgers, Bob Griffiths, Roy Alcock (B Winning), Ernie Bancroft and Joe Harrison.
The bearers were Cyril Gelsthorpe, Wilf. Oliver, Jeff Driver, Ernest Bradley, Joe Humphreys and Stan Hallam.

Floral Tributes.

Wreaths were sent by:- Mam, and Dad, George and Frank; Grandma and Sister Ruth; Auntie Eva, Uncle Arthur and Family; Aunt Sarah and Uncle Walter (memorial vase); Cousin Ethel and Children; Jack Berry (cousin); Joe Griffiths; Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes and Family; Mrs. Gelsthorpe, Cyril and Tom; Wilf. ; Mr. and Mrs. Boden and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe, Mr. and Mrs. J. Straw; Mr. and Mrs. A. Reeves; Mr. and Mrs. Driver and Family; Workmates at New Hucknall (Pit Bottom); New Hucknall Co.: Friends and Neighbours (Newcastle Street).

FIRE AT HUTHWAITE

Approximately £100 damage was caused by a fire to a wooden garage belonging to Messrs. H.C. Groom and Co., Crossley Avenue, Huthwaite, which occurred between 8.15 and 9.15 on Wednesday morning. Rag clippings, 10 bicycles, a weighing machine and machine spare parts were destroyed, and a side wall of the factory was also damaged by heat. Sutton Fire Brigade attended the outbreak, which, it is believed was caused by spontaneous combustion.