Tag: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 2nd December 1938

Uplowman: The funeral took place in Uplowman Churchyard, on Tuesday, of Mrs. Eliza Hurford, a former esteemed parishioner, whose death, aged 87, occurred at Wellington on Friday: … … (description and list of mourners) … Others present included Mrs. Palk, (Whitnage), Miss Ware (Green Gate), Mr. S. Pinsent and Mr. W. Drew, Miss Hussey (Post Office), and Miss Thomas (Sampford Peverell) … …

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GRO0807 Bristol: Sydney John Pinsent: 1891 – 1968

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 11th November 1938

Uplowman: A well-attended whist drive was held in Uplowman Schoolroom on Friday, organised by Miss Yeoman (headmistress), in aid of a new piano for use in the school. There were thirteen tables in play, and Mr. J. Pearcey was the M.C. The prizewinners were: — Ladies: 1, Mrs. Palk; 2, Mrs. Willis (after cut with Mrs. Perkins (Holcombe Rogus); consolation. Mrs. F. Norman. Gents: 1, Mr. S. J. Pinsent, 2, Mr. A. W. Parsons (Ashbrittle); 3, Mr. R. Rowsell; consolation. Mr. F. Broomfield. The miniature whist was run by Mr. F. Norman, the winner being Mrs. Pearcey (Coombe). A mystery box was run by Miss Yeoman, and the content (a mouse trap) was rightly guessed by Miss W. I. Kingdom. Refreshments were served by Mrs. F. Norman, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Langdon, the Misses Cleeve, and S. Willis. Mr. S. Fowler was the door steward.

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GRO0807 Bristol: Sydney John Pinsent: 1891 – 1968

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 4th November 1938

Maynard School: Meeting Cost of Independence: Chairman of Governors and Finance: Hint from Board of Education: Another notable year’s work was recorded in the report of the Headmistress presented at the annual speech day of the Maynard School, Exeter, on Wednesday, in the Barnsfield Hall, in the presence of a large company of governors, parents, friends and scholars. … … (discussion of finances and success of school) … Prizes: … Swimming: First Class Instructors’ Certificate of the Royal Life-Saving Society – Anne Challice, Chloe Pinsent … …  Form Prizes: … Lover IV, P -1, Jane Pinsent, 2, Pamela Stone …

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

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 2nd September 1938

Teignmouth Finals: A visitor to Dawlish, K. T. Grey, won two events – the men’s level and handicap singles – and shared another the mixed handicap double with Miss E. Knowles, in Teignmouth Lawn Tennis Club’s invitation tournament on Saturday. Results …

Men’s Doubles: Level, Final: Colonel Lucas and L. H. Carter bt. G. Pinsent and R. J. Allday, 6-3, 6-3 …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 25th February 1938

Mrs. Eva Bucknell: Tributes at Uplowman Funeral: It was with sincere regret that the news was received of the death of Mrs. Eva Bucknell at The Villa, Hockworth, where she had resided for several years. She was the widow of Mr. Francis James Buckness, of Hill Farm, Uplowman, a well-known and much-respected farmer and stockbreeder, who died eight years ago last November … (description of life and service) … Among those who paid a last tribute of respect were… (includes) … Mrs. Pinsent … 

[see similar: Western Times: Friday 25th February 1938]

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GRO0087 Bristol: Beatrice Mary Drew: 1894 – 1963
 

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 7th January 1938

Services in the West Country: … … Baronets: Sir Stephen Harry Aitchison, for political and public services in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Captain Derrick Wellesely Gunston, M.C., M.P., for Thornbury Division of Gloucestershire since 1924; for political and public services. John Auld MacTaggart, for political and public services. Richard Alfred Pinsent, senior member council and chairman of the statutory discipline committee of the Law Society. Sir (Francis) Vernon Thomson, Chairman tramp shipping subsidy committee and tramp shipping administrative committee. 

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 5th November 1937

Prize Day: Maynard School, Exeter: Bishop Distributes Awards: Mr. Vincent Thompson (Vice-Chairman of the Governors) presided at the annual prize-giving in connection with the Maynard School, Exeter, on Wednesday: The Headmistress (Miss Ryan) presented a report showing excellent work at the school: Prize List … London General School Examination: …. June 1937, with exemption from London Matriculation:  – Stephanie Minhinnick, Joan Moore, Chloe Pinsent, Ruth Ware … … … Guildhall Exhibition: London: … … (includes) … … Eileen Back, Gwen Denham, Betty Harris, Pauline Hockey, Marion Osman, Sheila Perry, Chloe Pinsent, Mary Pollard (1st Class for sheet of designs). … … … House Cups: … Royal Life-Saving Society: Jean Bradley, Anne Challice, Jean Challice, Mary Fawens, Anne French, Betty Vicary, Chole Pinsent, Barbara Westlake…. … Prize List: Special Prizes… … Joan Harvey Moore, Matriculation: Stephanie Minhinnick, do. Chloe Pinsent, do; Ruth Ware, do: Betty Freeman, Special School Prize. … … … Form Prizes:  … … Upper III (1), 1, Barbara Townson, 2, Jane Pinsent … …

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

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 15th January 1937

League of Pity: Enjoyable Cinderella Dance: Successful Experiment at Exeter: Picturesque Scene at Rougemont: As an experiment the Exeter “League of Pity,” the junior section of the N.S.P.C.C., forsook its customary annual juvenile fancy dress party this year, and held a Cinderella dance from eight to twelve, mainly for slightly senior young people, at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter …  (description of event and dresses worn) … Miss Elizabeth Marshall wore an ankle-length frock of turquoise blue tulle, with the very full skirt gathered on at the waist of the close-fitting bodice that was finished with short, puffed sleeves, and Miss Chloe Pinsent had a plaited gold bandeau snooding her long hair, matching the gold shoes she wore with her picture frock of deep primrose taffeta. Little Miss Madeleine Tinely wore a pretty, green silk frock …

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GRO0143 Devonport: Chloe Pinsent: 1920 – 2013

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 6th November 1936

Maynard School Exeter: Governors Furthering Best Interests: Prizes Presented by Dr. John Murray: The prizes in connection with Maynard School, Exeter were distributed, on Wednesday by Dr. John Murray, principal of the University College of the South West, who said he would be pleased to offer prizes for original poems by the pupils … School Prize List: Following is the certificate and prize-winners: … … Guildhall Exhibition: Chloe Pinsent, Anne Mitchelmore, Eileen Back, Ruth Ware (bronze star and clothworkers’ prize for lino-cuts) … … Awards: Form Prizes: Lower V – 1, Chloe Pinsent, 2, Stephanie Minhinnick … Lower III, 1, Jane Pinsent, 2, Barbara Townson …

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

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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