Tag: Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser

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.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 8th February 1930

Annual Meeting of the Gardeners’ Society: The annual meeting of the Gardeners’ Mutual Improvement Society was held at the Small Public Hall on Wednesday evening. Comdr. Clive Pinsent presiding. A letter was read from Mr. H. G. Rose, the president, regretting his inability to be present. The president, secretary and treasurer were re-elected, and the following were elected to the committee: Cmdr. Pinsent, Mr. Clarence Elliott, Miss Edwards and Mr. A. J. Antony. …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 18th January 1930

Unionist Bridge and Whist Drive: A very successful bridge and whist drive was held at the Public Hall on Monday under the auspices of the Women’s Unionist Association Committee. The M.C. ‘s were Commander Pinsent, Mr. A. O. Pollard, and Mr. R. W. Smith. …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

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.

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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.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
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 …

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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. …

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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) …

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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).

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 16th February 1929

British Legion Annual Meeting: The Annual meeting of the Stevenage and District Branch of the British Legion was held at the Small Public Hall on Thursday last week. … (continues) … Two flag day collections were held, and they met with a generous response, the results being: Earl Haig’s Memorial Homes Appeal £48 15s; British Legion Appeal (Poppy Day) £138 12s 9d, an increase of £23 compared with the 1927 total. Their thanks were due to Mrs. Clive Pinsent and Mrs. W. O. Times in the first instance, and to Lady Butler Fellows in the second for organizing the flag days … (continues) …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974