Tag: 1937

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 22nd October 1937

Funeral of Mrs. W. N. Firth, at Ilsington: The funeral of Mrs. W. N. Firth of Bradley Manor, Newton Abbot, took place on Friday at Ilsington Churchyard, where rest the remains of her husband, Mr. Cecil Mallaby Firth (well-known Egyptologist), and other members of the family. … Those present included … Mrs. Pinsent …

[see similar: Western Times: Friday 22nd October 1937]

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Western Gazette: Friday 27th August 1937

Country House Gardens: Open to the Public: By the kindness and generosity of the owners, the gardens named will be open to the public in aid of to the work of the Queen’s Institute of District Garden Scheme and the County Nursing Association. The charge for admission is 1s, and the times of opening unless otherwise stated, are: … Wiltshire and Somerset, Weekdays 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 2 – 7 p.m.: … (houses include) … Somerset: Saturday, August 28th. Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel (Mrs. Crossley).

[see similar for June and July openings: Western Gazette: Friday 25th June 1937 and Friday 23rd July 1937]

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Torbay Express and South Devon Echo: August 1937

Carnival and Baby Show for Charities: … Chudleigh … No fewer than 58 babies were brought by mothers to a baby show held in connection with the carnival, and prizes were allocated by Dr. F. W. Morton Palmer (Teignmouth), Miss H. E. Hall (Devon Nursing Association) and Mrs. Cowley, (Newton Abbot) as follows: Under six months. 1, Mona Ward; 2, David Steer; 3, Audrey Pinsent; Under 12 months …

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GRO0081 Bristol: Audrey Edith Pinsent: 1937 – 2010

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Tuesday 21st December 1937

Diary of a Midland Woman: Mothers and Children make Gifts at Selly Oak Nursery School:  … …Father Christmas came through the hole in the ceiling that leads to the attic at Selly Oak Nursery School yesterday to the wide-eyed amazement and joy of dozens of small folks between the ages of two and five years. It is generally supposed that he lives in the attic all through the year … Other people who were lending a hand were Mrs. Roland Gibbins, Mr. John Gibbins, Mrs. Roy Pinsent, Mrs. Antony Wilson, Mrs. Roger Mathews, and Miss F. Reynolds …

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GRO0679 Devonport: Mary Tirzah Pinsent: 1897 – 1951

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 10th December 1937

Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester: First List of Contribution to the Florence Nightingale Nurses Home Appeal: … (includes) … Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O. … £20 0s 0d …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Leicester Daily Mercury: Monday 6th December 1937

Births: Pinsent – To Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pinsent, on Saturday, December 4th, at 26 Valance Road, the gift of a daughter.

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GRO0456 Tiverton: James Leonard Pinsent: 1908 – 1978
GRO1005 Tiverton: Irene Bradshaw: 1908 – 1977

Portsmouth Evening News: Thursday 2nd December 1937

Winchester City Council: Portsmouth Man’s Election: Polling for the casual vacancy for St. Thomas’ Ward in the Winchester City Council, caused by the elevation of the ex-Mayor (Major J. R. Pinsent) to the aldermanic bench, took place yesterday. A cheerless day, broken by heavy rain, operated against heavy polling, The poll was declared as follows:  C. A. Taylor (Ind.) 505; R. H. O. Mears (Lab.) 195: Majority: 307: Mr. Taylor is a son of the late Ald. and Mrs. J. W. W. Taylor, of Portsmouth … …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957
 

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Saturday 27th November 1937

Duke Sees Wonders of New Kyrle Hall: The Duke of Gloucester, who is staying at HImley Hall, seat of the Earl of Dudley, for the weekend, came to Birmingham last night and blinked under the gleam of scores of silver cups. The cups, chiefly sporting trophies, were those awarded to its most talented members by the Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union. … … The duke arrived at Kyrle Hall shortly after nine o’clock, and was welcomed by Sir Patrick Hannon, M.P., Mr. Roy Pinsent and several officials and helpers of the union … … (detailed description of event) … …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Evening Despatch: Friday 26th November 1937

Floodlit Roof Football: Duke will See it Tonight in Birmingham: Kyrle Hall Visit: … (discussion of Duke of Gloucester’s visit) … When he arrives at the hall, he will be accompanied by the Lord Mayor (Councillor E. R. Canning) and Mrs. Canning, and Lord Dudley. He will be received by Sir Patrick Hannon, M.P., (chairman of the Council), Mr. Roy Pinsent and Mr. Peter Johnston (warden) who will present to him members of the Council of the Union.

[see related: Evening Despatch: Saturday 27th November 1937]

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Wednesday 24th November 1937

Duke of Gloucester: Birmingham Plans: Opening of Boys’ and Girls’ Homes: THE Duke of Gloucester is to pay an informal visit to Birmingham on Friday to open and inspect Kyrle Hall, Sheep-street, the home of the Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union. He is expected to arrive about 9 p.m., and the visit will last about an hour: he will be accompanied by the Lord Mayor (Councillor E. R. Canning), and the Lady Mayoress, and by Lord Dudley with whom he is staying at Himley Hall. One of the features of the evening will be a singsong. The film of the last summer camp will also be shown. The duke will be received at Kyrie Hall by Sir Patrick Hannon, M.P., Mr. Roy Pinsent, and by Mr. Peter W. L. Johnston (the Warden). Mr. Johnston will present members of the Council of the Union to the Duke, who will afterwards go into the theatre, where between 400 and 500 boys and girls will be assembled. The Duke of Gloucester will then present the challenge cups for last season to representatives of the boys’ clubs. This will be followed by a tour of the whole building, including the Girls’ and Boys’ clubs and hostel: Detailed Programme: the detailed programme for the evening will be as follows: At 8.30 p.m. Mr. Roy Pinsent, the chairman of the Council of the Union, will present the medals to all boys who won them last season (except swimmers and footballers, who have already received them. Then the film of the last summer camp will be shown, and if there is time there will be a singsong … …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978