23rd July 1926 - Bowls

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Bowls

The Buntingford Bowls Club were at home to Bengeo on Saturday, July 17th, when a very good game was played.

It resulted in a win for the home team by 18 points. Buntingford scored 43, and Bengeo scored 25.

The Rink Team journeyed to Hartham to meet Bengeo in the semi-final, and a very close game resulted in a win for Bengo by two shots. The previous end was a draw.

Mr W.J. May journeyed to Allenburys to meet his Unionist Club opponent in the Singles Competition, which resulted in a win for Hertford Unionist Club by 17 to 22 points.

23rd July 1926 - Death of Mr F. Ballard

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Death of Mr F. Ballard

We much regret to record the death of Mr Frederick Ballard, of Buntingford, which occurred at Royston early on Wednesday last.

Mr Ballard, who was a son of the late Mr and Mrs W. Ballard, of the Railway Hotel, has farmed lands in Layston and Aspenden parishes for several years.

He retired from the publican's business over two years ago, and lived in one of his houses on the London Road. He was a man of quiet disposition.

He was a Guardian and District Councillor for the parish of Aspenden in 1904, and has filled the post of Parish Councillor and Overseer.

His death, at the age of 62, came as a surprise to his many old friends in Buntingford.

23rd July 1926 - Births, Marriages, and Deaths

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Births, Marriages, and Deaths

Death

Ballard - On July 21st, after a short illness, at "Hillside," Royston, Frederick George Ballard, aged 62 years.

Funeral at Aspenden Churchyard on Monday, July 26th, at 3 o'clock.

16th July 1926 - Coming of Age Party

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Wyddiall

Coming of Age Party

Mr and Mrs Marshall, of Keeper's Cottage, Wyddiall, gave a party to celebrate the 21st birthday of their eldest daughter, Miss Olive Evelyn Marshall, on July 8th, to which many of Miss Marshall's friends were invited.

During the evening the guests enjoyed the dancing that took place, and each partook of supper.

Miss Marshall was the recipient of many beautiful and useful present.