Tag: South Devon Weekly Express

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 22nd March 1918

Chudleigh: After a very short illness, the death took place on Wednesday last of Miss Florence Pinsent, third daughter of the late Mr. John Pinsent, and of Mrs. Pinsent, of Woodway Street, at the early age 30 years. The deepest sympathy is extended to the mother and the relatives in their sad and sudden bereavement. — The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at the Congregational Church, the interment being in the cemetery. The Rev. E. Spry conducted the service.

The chief mourners were Messrs. Wallace and Willie Pinsent (brothers), Mrs. Heath and Miss A. Pinsent (sisters), Master W. Heath (nephew), and Mrs. W. Pinsent and Mrs. A. Pinsent (sister-in-last).

Floral tributes were sent by Mother, Willie, and Ada; Wallace and Emily; Laura, Nephew, and Nieces; Albert and Hilda; Mr. J. Townsend, Mrs. F. Wills and Family; Mrs. J. Lambell and Family; Jack and Lily Potter; Mrs. Brooks and Family; Mrs. Snell; Mrs. C. Brinnicombe and Family; Mrs. Palmer and Family; Mrs. Cleave and Edgar; Mrs. Stephens, … (continues) …

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GRO0005 Bristol: Ada Pinsent: 1880 – 1959
GRO0057 Bristol: Ann Paddon: 1849 – 1922
GRO0252 Bristol: Emily Caroline Readstone: 1876 – 1958
GRO0302 Bristol: Florence Annie Pinsent: 1885 – 1918
GRO0494 Bristol: John Pinsent: 1852 – 1917
GRO0565 Bristol: Laura Ann Pinsent: 1874 – 1940
GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955
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South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 15th January 1915

Bovey Tracey: … Amongst those who have gone to serve the King during the past week are Messrs. J. Rowe, G. Dodd, S. Tuckett, J. Short, W. Pinsent, W. Gilley, W. Perrem, J. Holmes, W. Collings, C. Abbott, and W. Scagell. This brings the number gone from Bovey to over 200 with the National Reservists. …

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 12th January 1915]

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 1st January 1915:

List of men from Chudleigh and District who are serving their country during the present war: … (very long list by community) … Chudleigh Knighton: Royal Navy and Reserve: John Bennett, Leonard Croker, Thomas Howard, Frank Mullen, Sydney Pinsent, Edward Setters, William Setters. …

[see also South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 8th January 1915]

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GRO0807 Bristol: Sydney John Pinsent: 1891 – 1968

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 7th March 1913

Bovey Tracey: A shooting match has taken place at the Liberal Club between the local Territorials and members of the Liberal Club, resulting in a win for the former by 33 points: Scores: … Territorials: … Total 251: … Liberals: … Totals 221 … (includes) … W. Pinsent, 28 … 

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 27th May 1910

Cricket: Bovey 2nd XI v. Chudleigh 2nd XI: Played at Bovey Tracey on Saturday last, and ended in a victory for the visitors, who played short by 24 runs: Score: Bovey 2nd XI: … Total 26: … includes W. Pinsent c and b. Pinsent 0 (Pinsent took two wickets): Chudleigh 2nd XI:  … Total 50: … includes A. Pinsent c. Pinsent b. Waldron 0 …

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GRO0015 Bristol: Albert John Pinsent: 1882 – 1928
GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 20th November 1925

Chudleigh’s Annual Effort in Aid of the Hospitals, A Great Success: … (discussion of carnival) … The president of the carnival is the Hon. Chas. Clifford with Col. G. J. Ellicombe and Mr. H. F. Yeoman as vice-presidents. The whole of the arrangements was admirably carried out by the following committee: … includes … W. Pinsent …

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GRO0883 Bristol: William Henry Pinsent: 1900 – 1965

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 5th June 1925

Chudleigh: In connection with the Chudleigh Town Brass Band, a whist drive and dance was held at the Town Hall on Bank-Holiday evening, and was fairly well supported, in spite of the numerous attractions elsewhere: The winners of prizes were: … Gentlemen: … 3, A. Northcott; secret no., W. Pinsent (after a tie with Master A. Brooks); … (continues) …

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GRO0883 Bristol: William Henry Pinsent: 1900 – 1965

South Devon Weekly Express: 16th January 1925

Chudleigh: Territorial Supper: There was a large attendance at the Drill Hall, White Hart Hotel, last evening when a supper and smoking concert was held in connection with the local platoon of Territorials …  … During the evening the harmony was contributed by Sergt. Kelly, Corpl. Paul, Lance-Corpl. Bresley, Messrs. … (list includes) … W. Pinsent …

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South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 9th January 1925

The members and supporters of the local football club were entertained to supper at the Ship Hotel on Saturday evening last, at the kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Southwood. Mr. A. R. Holcombe presided, and about 30 were present. After a good supper the evening was devoted to harmony, the only toasts being “The Chudleigh United Football Club” and “The Host and Hostess” which were duly honoured. The harmony was contributed to by Messrs. J. Prowse, W. Pinsent, B. Pike … (continues) …

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GRO0883 Bristol: William Henry Pinsent: 1900 – 1965

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 17th October 1924

Chudleigh Carnival: A Great Success: … As last year the four institutions to be benefited are the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Chudleigh Nursing Association, Newton Cancer Treatment Fund, and the West of England Eye Infirmary. The day’s proceedings opened with the despatch of No. 1 organ to Newton, Kingsteignton, Ideford, and Luton; the motor lorry being kindly lent by the Devon Gas Association, those assisting being A J. Page, W. J. Elson, W. Pinsent, P. Heathman, W. Bowden, J. Price, junr., and J. Price, driver. No. 2 organ started later for Chudleigh-Knighton, Heathfield, Hennock, Tap Village, and Trusham, the motor lorry being kindly lent by Mr. W. F. Pearce, those assisting being A. J. Bowden, A. F. Bowden, G. Davis, Miss Wotton, and Miss Skinner, with V. Peardon, driver. Both organs did well, considering the districts they each covered. … … The president of the carnival is the Hon. Chas. Clifford, and the whole of the arrangements were admirably carried out by the following committee … includes … W. Pinsent …

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