Tag: 1938

Kent and Sussex Courier: Friday 26th August 1938

Tunbridge Wells Wedding: Mr. F. Funnell – Miss O. Groves. The wedding took place at St. James’ Church on Saturday between Miss Olive Groves, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. A. Groves of 3, Eden Cottages, Camden Road, and Mrs. Frank Funnell, son of Mrs. and Mrs. G. B. Funnel, of 84 Queen’s Road, Tunbridge Wells … (description of wedding followed by list of presents, includes) … Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent, cheque … …

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GRO0085 Devonport: Basil Hume Pinsent: 1911 – 2000
GRO0281 Devonport: Ethel Mary Philomena Whitelaw: 1869 – 1955
 

The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer: Saturday 13th August 1938

Naval and Military Intelligence: …

Regular Reserve: The under-mentioned have attained the age limit of liability to recall, cease to belong the Res. of Officers: … Regimental List: … Royal Signals: … Maj. J. R. Pinsent, Lt. S. L. Collier …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Western Morning News: Wednesday 10th August 1938

Western Tennis Tournaments: Open Competition: … Dawlish Contests: Level Events on Public Courts: … Dawlish’s annual open tournament on the public courts has drawn a large entry. There are 45 competitors in the men’s singles, 34 pairs in the men’s doubles, and 33 pairs in the mixed doubles. All events are level: Results: … Men’s Singles: First Round: … (includes) … G. Pinsent bt. H. L. Healy, 6-4, 6-2 …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993
 

Western Morning News: Monday 1st August 1938

Pages in White Sailor Suits: Naval Officer Wed: Bride Daughter of Rear-Admiral: The Archdeacon of Winchester – cousin of the bridegroom – assisted by Rev. Homer Green, vicar of Bathampton, officiated at the wedding at St. Nicholas, Bathampton, on Saturday of Miss J. E. Cunningham, younger daughter of Eng.-Rear Adml. J. E. G. Cunningham and Mrs. Cunningham of St Leonard’s, Bathampton, to Lieut. F. Conway Morgan (R.N.), of H.M.S. Excellent. The bridegroom, who wore full dress uniform, is the younger son of Dr. and Mrs. Conway Morgan of Elphinstone Road, Hastings …  (description of wedding – M. Morgan (bridegroom’s sister) a bridesmaid) … … Guests at Reception: After a reception at Parva Domus loaned by Mrs. St. Claire, Lieut. and Mrs. Conway Morgan left for South Wales, the bride travelling in a floral lace taffeta dress, with pale blue-edge-to-edge coat and pale blue halo hat: Guests at the reception were:  …. (long list includes) … Mr. F. Pinsent, Mr. R. Pinsent …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0749 Hennock: Robert John Francis Homfray Pinsent: 1916 – 1987

Grantham Journal: Saturday 30th July 1938

Funeral of Septuagenarian Ironstone Worker: Mr. George Henry Darby, a native of Eaton, passed away on Monday, at the age of 71, after a long illness. Deceased worked for the Waltham Iron Ore Company for over 50 years and was highly respected by everyone. The funeral took place Wednesday, the Rev. G. H. Salaman, Vicar, taking the service, both in the church of St. Denys and at the cemetery. The mourners were Messrs. William, Cecil, Tom and Bert Darby, sons; Rose and Liney, daughters: Mesdames W. Darby, C. Darby, T. Darby and B. Darby, daughters-in-law; Messrs. J. Wakerley and A. Pinsent, sons-in-law; Mrs. Cooper, sister: Mr. J. Darby, brother; Messrs. Freeth Goodacre and G. Darby, nephews; Iris and Nancy Darby, nieces: Mrs. W. Smart. Mrs. A. Hubbard and Mr. Manchester. Melton. Wreaths were sent from Will and Edith; Cis. Ethel and grandchildren; Tom and Mary: Rose and family; … …

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Reynold’s Newspaper: Sunday 17th July 1938

Samuel Insull Dead: Samuel Insull, former American multi-millionaire, who became a figure of work interest after the collapse of his concerns in 1929, and attempts to obtain his extradition from Greece, is dead … (discussion of his life) … Eight Weeks’ Trial: He was finally arrested at Smyrna and extradited in April 1934. The trial lasted eight weeks, and Insull and his friends were acquitted. For a number of eras the London Office boy turned financial magnate owned an English home. In 1928 he took over Pincent’s Farm at Theale, near Reading, a 14th century farmhouse standing just off the Great West Road. The estate comprised 360 acres. He sold the estate in 1936. … (continues) …

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Lynn Advertiser: Friday 15th July 1938

A Memorial service for the late Mrs. Winifred A Michelmore, wife of Mr. H. T. Michelmore, M.C., L.I.B., J.P., and sister of Mr. G. F. Coulton, of Lynn, who died at her residence, “Haresdown.” Londown, near Exeter, on the 25th ult. and was cremated at Plymouth, was held at Holcombe Burnell church on July 3rd. … (details) … (Mourners include) … Pinsent …

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Western Morning News: Monday 11th July 1938

Most Finals Go to Three Sets at Teignmouth: In consequence of the stormy weather earlier in the week, together with the keenness of the play in the finals, Teignmouth Den hard courts tennis tournament was not concluded until late on Saturday evening … … Men’s Singles Handicap: Fourth Round: … (includes) … G. S. Pinsent bt. K. E. Freeman, 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 … … Semi-Final: Young bt. Harvey, 6-2, 6-2; Mansfied bt. Pinsent, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 … Final: – Mansfield bt. Young, 6-8. 8-6, 10-8 …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Western Morning News: Saturday 9th July 1938

Teignmouth Tourney: Good Progress despite Adverse Condition: Conditions were anything but summer like at Teignmouth yesterday, but many events in the tennis tournament reached the semi-final stage: Results: … Men’s Singles, Handicap: Second Round: … G. S. Pinsent bt. J. Fitzgerald, 6-2, 7-5 …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993
 

Kentish Express: Friday 1st July 1938

Speech Days: St. Edmund’s: … Prize List … Payne Smith prize (for New Testament) – A. D. Walden-Jones. Russell Stock prize (Old Testament) – J. M. Grant, J. Pinsent … … (also) … … Stocks and Cluff Memorial prizes (Mathematics and Science) – M. E. Ford, J. R. Acton, J. S. Mackonochie (2), J. L. H. Owen, J. Pinsent, D. P. Morton Williams. Sir James Tyler prize (French) – J. M. Popkin, Tyler and Wagner Modern Language prizes – P. H. Johnstone, J. M. Popkin, J. Pinsent, D. P. Morton Williams. Latin – J. Pinsent, J. I. H. Owen, English and History – J. Pinsent, A. F. H. Berwick, D. P. Morton Williams … (continues) …

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GRO0497 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1922 – 1995