Tag: GRO1108

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 8th March 1930

Bridge and Whist Drive: Promoted by the Stevenage Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society, a much-enjoyed bridge and whist drive took place on Tuesday evening at the Public Hall, 128 players were present … Prizes were given by Miss Edwards, Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. Grosvenor, Mr. Burrows, Mrs. Bull, Mrs. Bullied, Miss Villiers, Mrs. Pinsent, and Mrs. Wickham.

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 7th December 1929

Whist and Bridge Drive for Lifeboat Institution: A very enjoyable and successful combined bridge and whist drive was held at the Public Hall on Wednesday last week in aid of the funds of the Stevenage Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which we understand will benefit by no less a sum than £20. Mrs. Pinsent, the president of the Stevenage branch, Miss Olive Smith and Miss Eileen Thorne were responsible for the organization, and their efforts were reflected in the smoothness and general order of the proceedings. Comdr. Pinsent, R.N. was M.C. for the bridge drive, and Miss Thorne for the whist drive.

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 23rd November 1929

Stevenage Gardeners’ Show: … … Silver challenge cup (presented by Mr. O. A. A. Pollard) for six vases of decorative chrysanthemums – Major Sherriff: Bronze medal (presented by “Gardening Illustrated”) for the best aggregate of points in the cottagers’ division – Mr. F. C. Hawkins. Silver cup (presented by Comdr. C. Pinsent, R.N.) for collection of vegetables in cottagers’ division), Mr. A. Grimes … … Ladies’ Classes: Bowl of flowers arranged for effect: 1, Mrs. C. Pinsent; 2, Mrs. O. A. A. Pollard; 3, Mrs. Popple … Table Decoration: 1, Mrs. O. A. A. Pollard; 2, Mrs. C. Pinsent; 3, Mrs. Harriott.

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Wednesday 30th August 1939

Glass Lunch Menu: Glass W.R.I. met in the Parish Hall. Mrs. Duncan presided in the absence of Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, president. Miss Macgregor, Hardhaugh, Dufftown, gave a demonstration on a lunch menu which consisted of fish soup, meat roll, and ginger pudding. The competition was “something made from odd pieces of new wool” … Mrs. Pinsent gave the prizes. Votes of thanks were given for the demonstration and to the hostesses and Mrs. Pinsent for prizes.

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Aberdeen Journal: Thursday 22nd August 1929

Keith Sheep Dog Trials: Record Gathering: Premier Interested Spectator: There was a record crowd at the annual meeting of the North British Sheep Dog Trials Association at Seafield Park, Keith, yesterday, and some fine performances were witnessed. The Prime Minister was one of the most interested spectators. … (review of event) … Amongst those present were: … (includes) Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie …

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 20th July 1929

Hospital Saturday Guessing Competition Results: The total income amounted to £151 16s 5 1/4d. First prize, Ticket No. 2364 … The winner of the cake kindly given by Mrs. Pinsent was Miss P. Ireton – Advt. … … Also … … Outing for Mothers and Their Babies: – Wednesday last week was a memorable day at the Welfare Centre, the Committee, with their able secretary, Mrs. Pinsent arranged an outing for the mothers and their babies. Bedford being the spot chosen …

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 13th June 1929

North Herts and South Beds Hospital, Hitchin: In response to the appeal for £4,386 to clear off the debt on the new wing before the visit of H.R. H. the Duchess of York on July 20, the following donations have been thankfully received: … (list includes) … Comdr. and Mrs. Pinsent … £10 10s 0d. …

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Beds and Herts Pictorial: Tuesday 11th June 1929

Healthy Children of Stevenage: Medical Officer’s View: … The Infants’ Welfare and Maternity Centre is doing good work, and an efficient secretary, Mrs. Pinsent has been appointed in the place of Miss Abbott, who has left the district. A dinner is also held each Tuesday afternoon when mothers and expectant mothers may obtain advice. …

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 1st June 1929

Fourteenth Year’s Work of the Nursing Association: The 14th Annual Meeting of the Stevenage and District Nursing Association was held at the Clinic, Highstreet, on Friday afternoon last week. Miss A. Villiers, P.P, was in the chair, and among those present were Mrs. White, Miss Dobinson, Mrs. Pinsent, Miss Edwards, and Miss Heathcote … discussion … The Committee were reelected, with the addition of Mrs. Woodgate, Mrs. Watson, and Mr. Summers, with Mrs. Pinsent as secretary of the Welfare branch. … … Also … … The Stevenage Children: Above the Average in Health: The Medical Officer: “I consider the children above the average in health,” states Dr. A. A. Grosvenor, medical officer to the Stevenage Urban District Council, in his annual report just presented to the authority. … … Infant Welfare and Maternity Centre: This institution is doing good work and an efficient secretary, in the person of Mrs. Pinsent has been appointed in the place of Miss Abbott, who has left the district … (continues) …

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 2nd March 1929

Hitchin V.A.D.: To compete again in Stanley Shield Competition. There was held recently, at the Old Palace, Hatfield, by kind permission of the Marquis of Salisbury, a competition to decide which detachment of the Hertfordshire V.A.D.’s of the Red Cross Society should have the honour of representing the county in the Stanley Shied Competition … After a close and exciting contest, the Hitchin Detachment (Herts 25) again won the honor of representing Hertfordshire in the Stanley Shield Competition, thus repeating their success of last year … The winning team comprised Miss May Flint (officer), Miss Kathleen Pinsent, Mrs. Mary Crowe, Miss Muriel Powell, Miss Doris Bowman and Miss Kathleen Franklin (reserve).

Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive

Referenced

GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974