Tag: July 1938

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
 

North Wilts Herald: Friday 1st July 1938

Marlborough College Prize Day: Master Welcomes Reduction of Official Regimentation: … (discussion) … the Prize Winners …  (include) … Upper sixth: E. H. Back (David Pinsent, Mathematics, Junior Pele-Shaw Applied Mathematics) …

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The Scotsman: Monday 25th July 1938

Grouse Prospects in Moray, Nairn and Banff: Fair Results Expected from most Moors: The majority of keepers in Moray, Nairn and Banff (states our Elgin Correspondent) report that prospect for the “Twelfth” are fair. The grouse, it appears wintered well and nested nicely, so that coveys were well up to and indeed better than the average. … … Practically every moor in the district has been taken and some of them will be shot over as follows … (includes) … Auchendoun – Clive Pinsent, Stevenage, and Mr. A. M. Cowie, Glenrinnes Lodge, Dufftown …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Western Times: Friday 8th July 1938

Memorial Service to Mrs. Michelmore: Many Sympathisers at Holcombe Burnell: A memorial service for the late Mrs. Winifred A. Michelmore, wife of Mr. H. T. Michelmore, M.C., L. B. J.P., who died at her residence “Haresdown,” Longdown, on June 25th, and who was cremated at Plymouth last week, was held at Holcombe Burnell church on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Michelmore died at the age of 47 after a long illness. …  (description of service and mourners) … Sympathisers present included … (long list includes) … Pinsent …

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