Tag: GRO0157

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 18th January 1936

The Duchess of Gloucester at Hitchin Today to open new Hospital Wards: … (continues) … (long description of event) … Those that will be presented to the Duchess will be the Chairman of the Hospital (Cmdr. Clive Pinsent … … Her Royal Highness will be thanked by Cmdr. Pinsent, and she will then leave the hall for the Hospital. … (continues) … … (includes) … … On the efficiency side a prominent part is played also by Miss Lamb, the secretary. Miss Lamb’s sympathetic services have been of immense assistance to the Hospital. The efficiency of the Hospital is further assisted by the Hospital’s new chairman, Commander Pinsent of Stevenage, who is directing the Hospital’s policy with energy and enthusiasm and by the equally sympathetic service of the present hon. treasurer, Mr. C. J. Widdows. … (continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 4th January 1936

Royal Visit to Hitchin: Great Welcome Awaiting Duchess of Gloucester: The Programme: … … (proposal) … 3.10: Arrival of Her Royal Highness on the platform, and presentations to her of Cmdr. Clive Pinsent (Chairman of the Hospital), Major W. O. Times (Vice-Chairman), Mr. E. E. Wiggs (Chairman of the Hitchin Urban District Council), a representative of the Hospital Workers’ fund and others. 3.15: Opening remarks by Lord Hampden. Dedicatory prayer, offered by the Rev. Reginald F. R. Routh (vicar of Hitchin. Presentation of key by the architect, Mr. S. B. Russell F.R.I.B.A. Opening of ward ceremony by electrical contrivance. Reception of purses from areas served by the Hospital. Presentation of bouquet by Miss Times. Expression of thanks to the Duchess by Cmdr. Pinsent: 3.40: Departure for Hospital. If fine the Duchess will walk, and the roads will be lined with children and representatives of local bodies: At the Hospital … (continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 28th December 1935

Hitchin Loses a Great Benefactor: Death and Funeral of Mr. Francis Ransom: … (long discussion) … Funeral … (those present included) … Cmdr. Clive Pinsent, R.N. …(continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 7th December 1935

£17,324 Raised for Hospital: Workers’ Fund: A Great Record: 8,000 More Members Wanted: …At the annual meeting of the Hitchin and District Workers’ Hospital Fund, held at the Hospital on Wednesday, it was stated that since the Fund was started a total sum of £17,323 16s 9d had been raised for that institution … (discussion) … Poor Response to Special Appeal: Mr. Hill said that although the school children in the area served by the Hospital had made a magnificent response to the Children’s Ward appeal. The response from the general public had not been so satisfactory as had been hoped, and he desired to emphasize that every penny received under that appeal was handed over to the Hospital. The Chairman handed three cheques to Cmdr. Clive Pinsent (chairman of the Hospital Board), and Mr. C. J. Widdows (hon. treasurer) remarking that they were not quite so much as they of the Workers’ Fund would have liked … Mr. C. J. Widdows revealed that the cheques handed to him and Cmdr. Pinsent were for £1,522 11s 4d, being seven-tenths of the income of the Fund … … Cmdr. Pinsent associated himself with what Mr. Widdows had said. The extensions to the Hospital, he said, had been done because it was imperative that they should be done, as was shown by the fact that when they moved into the new children’s ward on Sunday sixteen beds were at one occupied, whereas the old ward contained only eight beds. …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 23rd November 1935

Autumn Glory: Stevenage Show a Success: … (long review) … Special Awards: Silver Cup presented by Cmdr. Clive Pinsent, R.N. for best collection of vegetables: J. N. Gordon … Those responsible for the organization of the show were Mr. F. Barker (treasurer and secretary), Mr. P. H. Hollis (assistant secretary); Cmdr. Clive Pinsent R.N. (chairman) … … (Also) … … North Herts and South Beds Hospital: Week-ended November 19 … Gifts: Armchair for New Children’s Ward and children’s garments, Mrs. Pinsent; parcel of mixed fruit for Pound Day, Mrs. Crowe.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 16th November 1935

British Legion’s Way to Peace: Stevenage Armistice Supper:  … discussion … Happy and bitter memories were recalled by a large gathering of Ex-Servicemen of varying ranks and experience from many parts of North Hertfordshire. Major W. Sherriff (chairman of the Branch) presided, supported by … (includes) … Cmdr. Clive Pinsent … Cmdr. Clive Pinsent, R.N., proposed the health of “The visitors” and said there were representatives present from Letchworth, Wymondley, Hitchin, Ickeford and Walkern Branches. …. (Also) … The Hospital’s Name Appeal: “Busy Bees” and Dance Profits Question: Owing to various other functions being held in the town on the same night, there was as small attendance at a meeting of the “Busy Bees” in the Council Chamber of Hitchin Town Hall on Wednesday last week. … In his report Mr. Chenery said that 40 members had been enrolled in the new society, and the following consented to become vice-presidents. … (list includes) … Cmdr. Clive Pinsent …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 2nd November 1935

Comradeship Wanted: Stevenage Legion Members Who Remain Aloof: New Life from Social Activities: … (long discussion of Legion activities) … Election of Officers: Officers for the year were elected as follows: Chairman, Major W. Sherriff; vice-chairman, Cmdr. Clive Pinsent R.N., secretary, Mr. B. G. Ashman, Treasurer, Mr. F. Barker … (continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Hertford Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 26th October 1935

British Legion Whist and Bridge Drive: The Stevenage Branch of the British Legion, held their annual whist and bridge drive in aid of their local Benevolent Fund on Wednesday evening … The Chairman (Major Sherriff) and the committee of the Branch desire to thank the donors of the prizes … (includes) … Cmdr. Pinsent …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 19th October 1935

Stevenage in a Quandary: … … Vice President’s’ Financial Support: To talk of brighter things, appended is a list of vice-presidents’ subscriptions received up to date. It shows that we have some very generous supporters … (includes) … Cmdr. Clive Pinsent, 10s 6. … [soccer?]

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 29th June 1935

North Herts and South Beds Hospital: Week ended 25th June: … House visitors, Cmdr. C. Pinsent, and Mr. A. Waters. Secretary Miss G. Lamb.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948