Illness of Mr J.A. Brown
Sympathy and regret is expressed on all sides at the serious illness of Mr John Brown, of Puckeridge, who for nearly 40 years has been the Buntingford and district correspondent of "The Hertfordshire Mercury," "The Royston Crow" and "The Herts and Essex Observer."
Mr Brown, who is over 80 years of age, has been confined to his bed since December 20th, and his many friends in Buntingford and district will wish him a speedy recovery to his normal health.
Puckeridge
New Catholic Church
On Sunday evening the new Roman Catholic Church, situated in a garden adjoining the high road, and almost exactly opposite St Thomas' R.C. School, was opened by His Eminence Cardinal Bourne, who was attended by the Rev. E.J. Mahoney, D.D., as deacon, and the Rev. J. McKenzie as sub-deacon.
The alter vases were filled with Madonna lilies and white phlox. The church was crowded wto its fullest extent. The hymns from the Benediction Service were sweetly sung by the children from the school, and Miss O'Brien presided at the organ.
In his address, the Cardinal expressed pleasure that such a convenient site had been obtained for the church. He was also glad that the number of Catholics had grown sufficiently for them to have a church of their own at Puckeridge.
The church was designed by Mr Thomas Scott, and built by Messrs. Ekins and Co., of Hertford. Towards the cost of the building, Puckeridge and district have contributed £120.
Sale of Work and Fete
A sale of work and fete was held at the Puckeridge R.C. School on June 29th, 1926, in aid of the new Catholic Church which has been built opposite the school. The sale was opened at 3 o'clock by Miss Slattery in place of Lady Paget, who was unable to be present through illness.
Inside the school there were three stalls of clothing and fancy goods, two of them organised by the people of the Parish of Old Hall Green, and a third organised by the staff of the school and the children. The three stalls were very artistically arranged and very successful.
In the school playground there were numerous amusements organised by the men of the parish.
Teas, ices and other refreshments were served during the afternoon and evening. During the evening an open-air whist drive was held.
The organisers of the fete wish to thank all those who helped to make it a success, and those who generously gave prizes to be competed for.
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[Transcriber note - The Puckeridge RC school mentioned here is the St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School]
Puckeridge
Motor-Cycle Accident
A serious accident occurred on Wednesday morning last to Mr Ted Roberts, of Barkway, as he was cycling towards Ware.
It appears that a motor lorry, belonging to Mr Page, of Braughing, was being turned round, when Roberts' motor-cycle ran into the lorry.
He was rather badly injured, and at the time of going to press we learn that he is still unconscious.