15th April 1927 - Funeral of Mrs Mottram

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Funeral of Mrs Mottram

Amid signs of general regret, the funeral of Mrs W. Mottram took place at Layston on Wednesday, the 6th inst.

The remains, encassed in a plain oak coffin, were carried to the graveside by members of the Foresters' Friendly Society.

The service was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard, and the immediate mourners were Mr W. Mottram (husband), Mr S. Howlett (nephew), Mrs Howlett (sister), Mr W. Norris (brother), Mr Howlett (brother-in-law), Mrs Norris (sister-in-law), Mr Goodchild, Mrs Hants, Mrs Driver, and Miss C. Norris (nieces).

Amongst the townspeople present we observed - Mrs H. Coleman, Mrs C. Miles, Mrs A.G. Day, Miss Marsden, Mrs H. Clark, Mrs Aylott, Miss Aylott, Mrs E.G. Thody, Mrs C. Postle, Mrs Ambrose, Mrs A. Howard, Mrs E. Camp, Mrs A. Clark, Mrs H. Clark, Mr J. Smith, Mr A. Clark, and Mr J. Bishop (the last two representing the Buntingford Football Club) and others.

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15th April 1927 - Death of Miss Alice Clark

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Death

We regret to record the death of Miss Alice Clark, of High Street.

The deceased lady, who has been ill for some considerable time, formerly lived at Guildford, but owing to her severe illness came to stay with her sister, Mrs H. Feasey, who has given her every possible attention during her long illness, which was borne with much patience and fortitude throughout.

The deceased, who was 53 years of age, passed away on Sunday, and the funeral took place quietly at Layston on Wednesday, the service being conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard.

20th May 1927 - Sandon Dance

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Sandon

Dance

To raise funds for Church expenses, an enjoyable dance took place in the schoolroom on Friday, May 6th, at which a large company was present.

Miss R. Cannon and Miss H. Hammond kindly presided at the piano, and the presence of the Sandon Jazz Band (Messrs. Strickland, J. Clark, and Izzard) added further pleasure to the proceedings.

Cakes, which were given by Messrs. J. Walker & Sons, were competed for, and the Church Council's thanks are due to the Vicar, Mrs Austin, Mrs Bowman, Mrs L. Cannon, Mrs N. Cannon, Mrs G. Hatchett, Mrs Sherlock and Mrs W. Ward, also Miss Austin, Miss Small, and the Women's Institute, who kindly gave cakes, sugar, tea, &c.

The amount raised was £3 3s. 6d.

3rd June 1927 - Fire

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Fire

What might have resulted in a serious outbreak of fire occurred in Norfolk Road about 2.30 on Wednesday afternoon at the house of Mrs W. Clark.

Mrs Clark went to the cupboard under the stairs with a lighted match, and it is thought that the glowing head of the match fell into a basket of brown paper.

Within a few minutes several articles of clothing, &c., were alight, and dense smoke filled the cupboard.

Mrs Clark's son and others who were assisting with the school sports in the football field, which adjoins the house, ran to the house and were successful in getting the burning articles outside. The loss is covered by insurance.