Tag: 1936

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 11th April 1936

Stevenage British Legion Supper: Some fifty members of the Stevenage branch of the British Legion enjoyed themselves as only old soldiers know how, on Friday when a sausage and mash supper was held at the Marquess of Lorne club house. After an excellent supper, which was served by Mr. and Mrs. N. S. McKinnon, Major C. H. Tindall Lucas proposed the toast of “The British Legion.” Others present included Cmdr. Clive Pinsent (vice-president) … (continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 4th April 1936

“Safety First” Not Wanted in Hospital Policy: Hitchin Hospital Annual Meeting: Lord Hampden, president of Hitchin Hospital, when presiding at the annual meeting of the Hospital on Thursday, said that safety first might be a safe policy on the road for pedestrians, and users of vehicles, but it was not policy for a progressive Hospital Council. Lord Hampden was supported by Cmdr. Clive Pinsent (chairman), Miss K. Bell (matron) … (continues) … … (also) … … A Spring Show: Beautiful Blooms at Stevenage: … (description) … The officers responsible for the organization of the event were: Hon. Treasurer and Secretary, Mr. P. H. Hollis; Committee Cmdr. C. Pinsent (chairman) … (continues) … (also) … Ready for the Season: Stevenage Cricket Club’s Happy Position:  Preparations for the coming season being almost complete, Stevenage Cricket Club are anticipating another successful summer, and eagerly looking forward to the opening matches. …. Officers were elected as follows; president, the Earl of Lytton; vice-presidents, Lady Butler Fellowes, Mrs. C. E. Wilkinson, Mrs. Rose, Cmdr. C. Pinsent, Canon C. Morgan Smith … (continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 

Herne Bay Press: Saturday 4th April 1936

Cursons’ Memorial Fund: “He Laboured for Others”: Below we give the fourth list of subscriptions to the Curzons’ Memorial Fund, and it is hoped that a really substantial sum will be eventually secured as a tribute to a man who worked so consistently on behalf of the welfare of others: … Fourth Subscription List: … (includes) … Mr. J. W. Pinsent, … £0 5s 0d.

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GRO0462 Tiverton: James Walter Pinsent: 1861 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 21st March 1936

Hitchin Press Ball: Over £20 for charity: As a result of Hitchin’s first Press Ball, held in December, the North Herts and South Beds Hospital, Hitchin and the Widow’s and Orphans’ Fund of the National Union of Journalists divided between the sum of £20 11s. This result was made possible by the generous help of a large number of friends, and the committee responsible for the ball are deeply indebted to the following for their help: … (list includes) … Commander Clive Pinsent …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 20th March 1936

Devon Music Competition: this Week’s Contests at Exeter: Varied & Interesting Programme: List of Awards: Devon Music Competitions (Exeter Centre) have been taking place in Exeter this week. An alteration in marking has made it increasingly difficult to obtain first class certificates …. Piano Classes: … … Elementary, under 12: … … Second Class: … J. Newton, 141; Jane Pinsent, 165; Joyce Bowden, 146 (all of Endsleigh School) … …

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West Middlesex Gazette: Saturday 29th February 1936

Southall Radio Society: Interesting Lecture on Blattnerphone: At this week’s meeting of the Southall Radio Society, Mr. Pinsent gave an interesting and lively lecture on the “Blattnerphone.” Mr. Pinsent, who was closely connected with the development of the Blattnerphone in this country for a considerable period, explained that its advantages were: Portability, faithful reproduction, and immediate “playback” of any recording. He gave a detailed description of the general principles and construction of the various machines marketed in this country. The company were vastly entertained by Mr. Pinsent’s account of the difficulties encountered in the early days and the humorous situations in which he found himself due to his association with the Blattnerphone. in closing the meeting, the President thanked (Mr. Pinsent for an interesting and enjoyable evening. Next week the subject will be “The Cathode Ray Tube” by Mr. Stephens.

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Nottingham Evening Post: Friday 28th February 1936

Birth: King – February 28th, to Bruce and Eveline (née Pinsent), gift of a daughter.

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GRO0228 Tiverton: Elizabeth Leatt: 1822 – 1890
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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 21st February 1936

Maynard School, Exeter: Successes of Past and Present Pupils: Prizes Distributed by Dean of St. Paul’s: Dr. W. R. Matthews (Dean of St. Paul’s and formerly Dean of Exeter) distributed the certificates and prizes at the Maynard School Speech Day, held at the Barnfield Hall, Exeter, on Wednesday … (review of school’s year) … Certificate and Prize List … Form Prizes:  … … Lower IV: 1, Chloe Pinsent, 2, Mary Pollard … … Lower I, Jane Pinsent … … … Form Prizes: Upper IV, 1, Chloe Pinsent, 2, Monica Baker … …

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GRO0082 Devonport: Audrey Jane Pinsent: 1925 – 2008
GRO0143 Devonport: Chloe Pinsent: 1920 – 2013

Welsh Gazette: Thursday 20th February 1936

Aberystwyth Assessment Committee: Valuation of New Houses: … Borough: … Confirmation was given to the assessment of seven new houses on the Caemelyn Estate, Penglaise Road. The gross proposed by the Borough Rating Authority being as follows: A. B. Butler, £45; J. T. Salmon, £45; J. Pinsent, £46 … (continues) … also … Ardwyn County School: Another Successful Year: … The Prize List: … School Certificate Prizes … Latin, Jim Pinsent …

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GRO0720 Tiverton: Philip James Noel Pinsent: 1921 – 2007

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 15th February 1936

Horticulturalists Meet: Rather meagre support of the spring and autumn shows was the only unsatisfactory feature of the reports submitted at the annual meeting of the Stevenage Horticultural Society at the Town Hall on Friday last week. … Commander Clive Pinsent was in the chair in the absence of Mr. J. A. Marsden Popple (president) … 

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948