Tag: October 1936

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 31st October 1936

Major W. Sherriff Honoured: Stevenage Legionnaires’ Appreciation … … Commander Pinsent said it was Major Sherriff’s interest in the work that had put the Stevenage Branch in the favourable position it was today. On behalf of the branch, he asked Major Sherriff to become its first president. Major Sherriff accepted the position and said he deemed the branch’s invitation a great compliment. He was also presented with a British Legion badge in gold, as a token of the members’ appreciation and affection. The following officers were elected: Vice president, Mr. J. F. Mackay, Chairman, Commander C. Pinsent, Vice-chairman Mr. W. T. Workman … (continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948


 
 

Western Times: Friday 30th October 1936

Farmer, Parish Clerk, and churchman: Funeral of Mr. James Chave: Uplowman Tributes: the funeral took place in Uplowman Churchyards on Saturday of Mr. James Chave, of Sellake Farm, whose death at the age of 71 years followed a lengthy period of failing health. … (review of his life and church service) … Among those present were … (includes) … Mrs. Pincent …

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GRO0087 Bristol: Beatrice Mary Drew: 1894 – 1963

Daily News (London): Wednesday 28th October 1936

Prospectus: The Associated Paper Mills: … Solicitors: To the Issue: Pinsent & Co., 6, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham …

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Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 3rd October 1936

Winchester’s Next Mayor: Councillor Major James Ryland Pinsent, D.S.0., (sic) has been selected as the next Mayor of Winchester. He is under 50. Born at Birmingham. he is the son of Mr. R. A. Pinsent, a former president of the Law Society. In 1915 he married Kathleen, the daughter of Col. E. G. Boyce, R.E. They have two sons. He has been a member of the City Council since 1931, is a member of the College staff, and prominent in the Boy Scout movement. The present Mayor (Councillor A. T. Edmonds) is retiring from the Council.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 3rd October 1936

New Milton Choral Society: A successful season was reviewed at the annual meeting of New Milton and Milford Choral Society held at the New Milton Public Hall. … (continues) … The report and balance sheet were approved. Elections were made as follows: President, Mrs. Tinker; chairman, Canon Edwards; hon. conductor Miss Baker … committee Mrs. Pinsent, Miss Gault, Mr. C. G. Foot and Mr. E. C. Lanyon.

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Aberdeen Journal: Friday 23rd October 1936

Glass Garden Party: Mrs. Pinsent, president, entertained the members of Glass W.R.I.to a garden party at Edinglassie Lodge, where an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Various competitions were entered into, prizes being given to the winners. After an excellent tea, Captain Pinsent entertained the members to a cinematograph display which was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Duncan proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Captain and Mrs. Pinsent for their great kindness. The monthly meeting of the W.R.I. took the form of a birthday party — Mrs. Pinsent presiding. The proceedings opened with a selection of Scots music on the piano by Miss J. Thomson, Mrs. Dalgarno, Dufftown, delighted with three songs, accompanied by Miss Macgregor, Dufftown, and Miss C. Aitken also played two pieces on the piano with acceptance. A musical parcel caused great amusement. Mrs. Pinsent, cut the cake, which was made and given to the Institute by Mrs. Anderson, Beldorney, each member receiving a piece. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Robertson, Miss J. Thomson, and Miss Whyte were hostesses. Votes of thanks were proposed by Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Duncan. An eight-some reel ended the evening’s programme.

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

Portsmouth Evening News: Tuesday 20th October 1936

LEGAL NOTICES RE JOHN DOUGLAS PINSENT (DECEASED): Pursuant to the Trustee Act, 1925. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Creditors and other persons having any DEBTS, CLAIMS, or DEMANDS against the Estate of JOHN DOUGLAS PINSENT, late of 37, Auckland Road East, Southsea, in the County of Hants, Retired Bank Officer, deceased (who died on the 14th day of June, 1936, and whose Will was proved in the Exeter District Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty’s High Court of Justice on the 27th day of August, 1036, by Gerald Douglas Woollcombe, Leslie Graham Pinsent and Rosina Blanche Pittard, the Executors therein named) are hereby required to send in the particulars of their debts, claims or demands to the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said Executors, on or before the 31st day of December, 1936, after which date the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice; and they will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof, so distributed to any person or persons of whose debts, claims or demands they shall not then have had notice. Dated this 17th day of October 1936. WOOLLCOMBE, WATTS & SCRIVENER, 43. Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, Devon: Solicitors for the said Executors.

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GRO520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936
GRO579 Devonport: Leslie Grahame Pinsent:1910 – 1988