Tag: 1936

Western Morning News: Monday 9th November 1936

over the annual meeting of Devon and Cornwall branch Chartered Surveyors’ Institution, at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, where Mr. W. T. Hills (Torquay), was elected chairman and Mr. T. S. Bliss (Tavistock) vice-chairman. Mr. J. D. Drew, Mr. F. G. Fleury (Plymouth) were elected joint hon. secretaries. Capt. E. J. Wood and Messrs. J. B. Humphries, H. B. Kauntze, W. W. Needham, F. W. H. Pinsent, T. M. Stanier, A. H. Wad and F. Ward (Fellows), J. Clemo, W. A. Knowles, R. N. Rogers, and E. A Ward (professional associates) were elected to serve on the Executive Committee …

[see similar: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 13th November 1936]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Tiverton Gazette: 3rd November 1936

Mr. James Chave at Uplowman: Friends from a wide area were present at the funeral at Uplowman Churchyard, on Saturday, October 24th, of Mr. James Chave, of Sellake Farm, who passed away on October 20th at the age of 71. … (discussion) … The large congregation included … (list includes) … Mrs. Pinsent …

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GRO0087 Bristol: Beatrice Mary Drew: 1894 – 1963

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 23rd October 1936

Glass Garden Party: Mrs. Pinsent, president, entertained the members of Glass W.R.I.to a garden party at Edinglassie Lodge, where an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Various competitions were entered into, prizes being given to the winners. After an excellent tea, Captain Pinsent entertained the members to a cinematograph display which was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Duncan proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Captain and Mrs. Pinsent for their great kindness. The monthly meeting of the W.R.I. took the form of a birthday party — Mrs. Pinsent presiding. The proceedings opened with a selection of Scots music on the piano by Miss J. Thomson, Mrs. Dalgarno, Dufftown, delighted with three songs, accompanied by Miss Macgregor, Dufftown, and Miss C. Aitken also played two pieces on the piano with acceptance. A musical parcel caused great amusement. Mrs. Pinsent, cut the cake, which was made and given to the Institute by Mrs. Anderson, Beldorney, each member receiving a piece. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Robertson, Miss J. Thomson, and Miss Whyte were hostesses. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Duncan. An eight-some reel ended the evening’s programme.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Portsmouth Evening News: Tuesday 20th October 1936

LEGAL NOTICES RE JOHN DOUGLAS PINSENT (DECEASED): Pursuant to the Trustee Act, 1925. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Creditors and other persons having any DEBTS, CLAIMS, or DEMANDS against the Estate of JOHN DOUGLAS PINSENT, late of 37, Auckland Road East, Southsea, in the County of Hants, Retired Bank Officer, deceased (who died on the 14th day of June, 1936, and whose Will was proved in the Exeter District Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty’s High Court of Justice on the 27th day of August, 1036, by Gerald Douglas Woollcombe, Leslie Graham Pinsent and Rosina Blanche Pittard, the Executors therein named) are hereby required to send in the particulars of their debts, claims or demands to the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said Executors, on or before the 31st day of December, 1936, after which date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice; and they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof, so distributed to any person or persons of whose debts, claims or demands they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 17th day of October 1936. WOOLLCOMBE, WATTS & SCRIVENER, 43. Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, Devon: Solicitors for the said Executors.

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GRO520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936
GRO579 Devonport: Leslie Grahame Pinsent:1910 – 1988

Aberdeen Journal: Wednesday 30th September 1936

Glass’s Programme: How to clean and truss a fowl was demonstrated to Glass W.R.I. by Mrs. Macpherson, Cairney. A guessing competition was carried out by Mrs. MacBain, Beldorney, the winner being Miss Brander and Miss Grant. Sixpenny mystery parcels were sold for the good of the funds. Mrs. Pinsent, president, thanked the demonstrator, also the hostesses, who were Mrs. MacBain, Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Shand. …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

New Milton Advertiser: Saturday 26th September 1936

Appeal for more members: Milton & Milford Choral Society’s Good Year: The New Milton and Milford Choral Society held a very successful meeting and social evening at the Public Hall on Tuesday: Mr. E. Spackman presided in the absence of Canon W. G. Edwards (chairman) and he was supported by Mrs. Spackman (hon. Secretary and treasurer) and Miss A. Baker (hon, conductor), About 26 were present including five new members … (discussion of season) … The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. Tinker; chairman, Canon Edwards; hon. conductor, Miss Baker; hon. accompanist, Mrs. K. Killick; hon secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Spackman; committee, Mrs. Pinsent, Miss Gault, Mr. C. G. Foot and E. C. Lanyon … (continues) …

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GRO1180 Hennock: Edith Mary Lane: 1894 – 1989

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 7th September 1936

Glass’s Jelly Awards: Glass W.R.I. Mrs. Couper of Logie gave interesting talk on the different countries she had visited, and also showed dolls dressed in the national dress of the various countries. In a competition for green gooseberry jelly, Mrs. Mackie, Chapelhill, got first prize, and Mrs. Watt, Blairmore Cottages, second prize. Votes of thanks were given by Mrs. Duncan to the hostesses — Miss Gauld, Haugh; Mrs. Gauld, Auldyne; Miss Gauld, Parkhaugh; and Miss Fraser, Beldorney. A special vote of thanks was also given to Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, who provided the prizes for the competition.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Banbury Guardian: Thursday 27th August 1936

Marriage of Mr. J. K. Rotherham and Miss Joan C. Penrose: Impressive Service at St. Mary’s Parish Church: The marriage was solemnized at Banbury Parish Church on Saturday afternoon of Mr. John Kewitt Rotherham, of the Royal Air Force, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ewan Rotherham, of Barford, Warwick, and Miss Joan Catherine Penrose, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Nevill Coghill Penrose, of South Bank Banbury.  … (detailed description of wedding) … the guests included … Mrs. Hume Pinsent, … … Mr. B. Pinsent – gift liqueur glasses …

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
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Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 14th August 1936

Over 206,000 At Our Navy Week: …

Portsmouth’s most successful Navy Week came to a triumphant close on Saturday night, and there were scenes of enthusiasm around the Victory after the grand finale. The Commander in Chief of the port (Admiral Sir William Fisher) at the end of the programme mounted the starboard cathead of the famous old ship and addressed the crowds assembled beneath him. …

(includes) … He was a newcomer to Portsmouth and all the arrangements were made before his arrival. He thanked Commodore L. E. Holland, who was at the head of the committee, Paymaster Captain H. C. Pinsent, the Secretary, and his assistant Lieutenant Commander A. L. Besant … and others.

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 1st August 1936

North Herts. F.A.: Presentation to Mr. L. S. Hart: Eight New Clubs For Division II: … (continues) … The election of officers was as follows: President, Viscount Hampden; vice-presidents … (list includes) …  Cmdr. and Mrs. Pinsent … 

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974