2nd November 1923 - British Legion

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British Legion

A special general meeting of the Buntingford Branch was held at the Ex-Service Men's Club on Monday last.

Capt. H.H. Williams presided. Mr H.G. Maughan was unanimously elected Hon. Secretary, and the following resolution, which has since been forwarded to the Prime Minister and to the Local Member of Parliament, was unanimously carried:

"That this meeting of the Buntingford and District Brnch of the British Legion assembled on the 29th October, 1923, hereby confirms and supports the Manifesto issued by the National Executive Council of the British Legion, with regard to Unemployment, and demands that a National Employment Committee be established, and that immediate steps be taken to float a National Work Loan in accordance with the said Manifesto."

2nd November 1923 - Scholastic Success

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Scholastic Success

Miss E.L. Geaves, formerly a pupil teacher at Buntingford, has since been a student at Hockerill Training College.

She has recently passed a final examination for students in training colleges, with credit in hygiene, singing and theory of music and drawing.

We congratulate Miss Geaves on her success.

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Note from Alison - Elsie Geaves married Wilfred Smith from Smith's Garage.

2nd November 1923 - Special Constables

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Special Constables

We omitted last week the name of Mr George Lindsell in the list of specials who were awarded medals on Sunday, Oct. 21st.

The following have also received medals: Mr G. Handy, Mr J.L. Cornwell, Mr T. Kingsley, Mr W. Reed, Mr W. Gillett, Mr E. Jackson.

2nd November 1923 - New Minister

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New Minister

Mr F.J. Cole commences his ministry at the Buntingford Congregational Church on Sunday next.

A very hearty invitation is extended to all friends to attend the services on that day to welcome Mr Cole.

A social evening will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8th, to give friends a further opportunity of meeting Mr Cole.

We offer our best wishes to the new minister.