P.O.W. PARCELS

Mrs. J. L. Wade, Chairman of the Shipley Prisoners Of War Depot, Victoria Hall, Saltaire informs me that the Shipley Prisoners-of-War Parcels for the next three months will contain the following items.

One blanket, two towels, two pairs of socks, four handkerchiefs, one pair of pyjamas, one pair of running shorts, tin opener, collar stud, two pencils, two pairs of bootlaces, tin of shoe polish, nail brush, face flannel, tooth brush, two tins of dentifrice, ten razor blades, shaving brush, two sticks of shaving soap, a hussif, and two lbs of chocolate. This is indeed a variety of useful articles which should gladden the hearts of those unfortunate Prisoners-of-War and should prove interesting reading to their relatives.

(Colin’s Note – A “hussif,” is a basic sewing kit.)

SHIPLEY HOME GUARD DINNER

No. 5 Platoon Shipley Home Guard held a dinner at Salts (Saltaire) playing fields pavilion last night (14 January) Lieutenant Marchmont presided, and was supported by Major E. Parkinson, M.C., Captain W. Yates, M.C., Captain F. Sharples, and Lieutenant H. Smith.

Entertainment was provided by Lieutenant A. J. Smith and Lieutenant L. Smith, of "B" (Allerton) Company, Bradford.

SPEAKER

Miss Maggie Jordan, a woollen mill operative, of Saltaire who has worked as a textile operator in Moscow, addressed a meeting of the Russia To-day Society at Nelson, Lancashire on Sunday (24 January).

ACCIDENT

John McCone, of The Grove, Baildon, a member of the N.F.S., was knocked down by a bus near the Junction Hotel, Shipley, today (13 January). He is in Saltaire Hospital suffering from leg and head injuries.

(Colin’s Note – John McCone born 26 May 1891 – died in 1970.)

PANTOMIME AT SALTAIRE

"Babes in the Wood" – A Spectacular Production

What might be regarded as a gigantic success from all points of view is the presentation of that evergreen favourite pantomime, "Babes in the Wood," charmingly produced by children under the able guidance of Miss Edith E. Beaver, the well-known pantomime authoress and producer.

The excellent show commenced with a matinee and evening performance last Saturday (23 January), and will be repeated to-night (Wednesday), Thursday, Friday and the concluding performances are on Saturday after- noon and evening. It is the ninth production given under the direction of Miss Beaver. The proceeds are in aid of the St. John Ambulance (Saltaire Division).

The well-known story of the pantomime in which the wicked Baron tries to get rid of his nephew and niece in order that he might the sooner share their fortune: plotting of the robbers to get rid of the children, and the happy denouement runs smoothly through the show, which is interwoven with some graceful dancing specialities and some good singing by the ladies of the chorus.

In addition to being the authoress and producing the show, Miss Beaver has proved herself a skilful musical director of a small efficient orchestra, comprising Mr. A. M. Bennett and Mr. Pollard (violins), Mr. S. P. Smith (trumpeter), Mr. W. Sutcliffe (cello) and bass), Miss Gladys Wood (cello), Mr. H. Pickles (drummer), Mr. Watson Terry (clarinet) and Mr. Harold Elliott (accompanist), who has also ably arranged the orchestration for the various instruments.

The cast is as follows:

Fairy Crystal - Ethel Dover; Robin Hood - Elsie Ackroyd
Little John - Sylvia Crowe; Dolly Dimple - Irene Earp
Peter - Jean Corby; Wendy - Audrey Sharp
Maid Marion- Doreen O'Donnell; Baron Stoney - Nelson Fredrick
Martha - John Baker; Tim - Joe Sutcliffe
Pim - Jack Duprez
Villagers, Huntsmen, etc.

SALTS FIREWATCHERS' DINNER

A very enjoyable function in connection with No. 9 team, Salts (Saltaire Ltd., Firewatchers took the form of a dinner and smoking concert in the Royal Cafe, on Thursday evening (21 January).

In a short speech to the team, the skipper, Mr. B. Wensworth spoke of the good comradeship and sociable atmosphere which prevailed throughout the team and thanked them all for their support and co-operation.

There have been many good friendships formed, and he hoped they would last when fire-watching was a thing of the past.

On behalf of the team he thanked the artists, Miss Ivy Demena (pianist and vocalist) and Mr. Eddie Kendall (comedian), for the splendid entertainment they had provided.

Mr. R. B. Mellor, in seconding the vote of thanks, paid tribute to the excellent dinner supplied by Mrs. H. H. Long. He said it was very unfortunate that Elsie Schofield (Glenaire Trio), B.B.C., could not be present owing to illness, but sincerely hoped she would have a speedy recovery.

Continuing, he said that should the war be over by next Christmas, or even if we were in the midst of another, he didn't see why they should not get together for another "do."

He then thanked the sub-committee (Messrs. N. Bailey. G. Harrison and P Schofield), who were responsible for the arrangements, and acknowledged the part played by their skipper, Mr. B Wensworth, who had helped to make them one of the happiest fire-watching teams of the day.

Miss I. Demena suitably replied on behalf of the artists.

LORD HAREWOOD AND THE SALVATION ARMY

The Victoria Hall, Saltaire was crowded yesterday afternoon (31 January) on the occasion of Commissioner A. Osborn, British Commissioner in charge of the Salvation Army activities in the British Isles, who gave an address on "An army of peace in time of war."

Lord Harewood, who presided expressed his pleasure to be associated with the work of that great institution. He felt that the work of the Salvation Army distinguished itself from the work of the churches throughout this country and in fact throughout the world.

A vote of thanks to the chairman and the speaker was proposed by Mr. T. J. Gray (chairman of the Shipley Urban Council).

In seconding the resolution, Canon W. J. Perrett (Vicar of Shipley) said that the State Church, of which he was a representative, had failed in its duty to the down-and-out while the Salvation Army had not failed.

VOCE FOR BRADFORD LEAGUE

W. Voce, Nottinghamshire and England bowler, who is working on munitions, has signed to play whenever available, for Saltaire.

He is the 13th Test player to join the Bradford League in readiness for next season.

Saltaire also have three Derbyshire players in L. F. Townsend (England), T. D. Hounsfield and C. Gladwin.

(Colin’s Note – Bill Voce (8 August 1909 – 6 June 1984). An all-rounder he played 27 times for England between 1930 and 1947.)

DEATH NOTICES

ANDERSON – 5 January; of 30 Hawes Road, Bradford, Eliza Ward Anderson (77), wife of late John Anderson (late of Saltaire).

HOLLINGWORTH – 6 January at 31 Victoria Road, Saltaire, James B. Hollingworth (84), husband of Ellen Hollingworth

LONG – 21 January at St. Lukes Hospital, Charles Edward Long (late Saltaire), husband of Margaret Long.

DOBSON – 25 January at 13 Shirley Street, Saltaire, Sam Dobson, husband of the late Amelia Dobson.

TYAS – 29 January at 8 Dove Street, Saltaire. Elizabeth (73) beloved widow of late Irvin Tyas.

Funeral leaves above address Monday (1 February), 1.30 p.m., for service and interment at Idle Church. Friends accept intimation.

(Colin’s Note – Elizabeth lived her married life in Albert Avenue, Idle, where her husband, Irvin, died 24 January 1942. Elizabeth died at the home of her daughter, Alice Ann, and her husband Alfred Chatburn.)

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

6 January – Adventures Of Martin Eden and Two Latins From Manhattan
9 – Ladies In Retirement
10 – Vessel Of Wrath
11 – Secret Agent Of Japan and The Man Who Wouldn’t Die
14 – A Yank In Dutch
17 – In The Navy
18 – This Above All
24 – Arise My Love
25 – She’s My Lovely and Night Before My Divorce
28 – Ten Gentlemen From West Point
31 – A Second Chorus

LOCAL AIRMEN MISSING

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lee, of Hirstwood, Shipley, have received official intimation that their son, Sergt. Gunner Jack Lee is missing.

He is a keen sportsman and formerly played for the second team of Saltaire Cricket Club.

YORKSHIRE JOURNALIST’S MIDDLE EAST POST

Lieut. J. R. Dibb, of Saltaire, a former member of the editorial staff of The Yorkshire Post, who is now in the Middle East, and was serving as a Public Relations officer, has returned to newspaper work.

He has been appointed assistant editor of the Iraq Times, which is run by the British Government and the military authorities in the Middle East. He is stationed in Baghdad. There he has made a number of Yorkshire acquaintances, including an officer named Goodchild, whose home is in Oak Lane, Bradford, a cousin with whom he (Lieut. Dibb) was brought up in Saltaire.

(Colin’s Note – John Richard Dibb was living with his parents at 11 Moorhead Lane, Shipley, not Saltaire.)

FITNESS FOR SERVICE

There is no getting away from the fact that Shipley and district youths are well catered for in the way of physical and recreational training. One has only to visit the well-equipped gymnasium at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Monday or Thursday evenings, when the Shipley Fitness-for-Service class holds its activities, to realise how fortunate Shipley youths are in this direction.

It is agreed that Shipley youths have, to a certain extent, taken advantage of the Fitness-for-Service class, with the result that they have not been found wanting later when taking part in any form of competitive sport against other members of H.M. Forces.

There are others, however, who, possibly because they are not physically training-minded or lack initiative, have not taken advantage of the facilities open to them and cannot realise they are missing an opportunity in life which, were it not for present circumstances, would not be available to them.

The present call for youth, however, makes it necessary that this type of youth should be brought into the fold, and to this end, leaders of organisations would be serving a useful purpose if youths under their control, when free from their own individual training, could be encouraged to throw their lot in with the Fitness-for-Service class.

I am aware that youngsters have few evenings free these days, and it is because of this that some allowance must be made should they not appear too enthusiastic when any proposition is put to them that they should attend a physical training class, which would make another call on the very limited evenings at their disposal.

To overcome this difficulty, other organisations in the area could do worse than follow the example of the Shipley Sea Cadets who, realising the necessity of physical training for youths under their control, make it possible for a number of Sea Cadets to attend the Fitness-for-Service class on Thursday evenings, which is one of their accepted parade nights. As a result, many now attend on Monday evenings when free to do so.

When one considers that the Bradford Sea Cadets, many of whom live quite a distance from Saltaire, attend the Shipley centre every Monday and Thursday evening, which are not their accepted parade nights, it is clear that Shipley youths are fortunate in having so fine an opportunity on their doorstep. To a great extent, this is made possible by the local council and various authorities who have the well-being of Shipley youth at heart.

SHIPLEY GIRL MARRIED

Miss Elsie Senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Senior, of Park Avenue, Shipley, was married at Saltaire Congregational Church on Saturday (6 February) to Driver Richard Patton, R.A.S.C., son of Mr. J. J. Patton and the late Mrs. Patton, of Blackburn.

The Rev. S. G. McLellan officiated, and Mr. Robert Patton, the bridegroom's brother, was best man. Mr. Derek D. Leeming, cousin of the bride, was groomsman.

The bride wore a white lace dress and a veil with orange blossom and carried pink carnations. She was attended by her cousins, Miss D. Robinson, in blue, and Miss R. Leeming, in pink.

SHIPLEY SOLDIER 'GUILTY' OF THEFT

The Bradford West Riding magistrates yesterday (8 February) ordered a Shipley soldier, who was charged with stealing a quantity of cigarettes and matches, a bottle of whisky, and other articles from the Salts' Sports Club pavilion, Saltaire, to be remanded in custody until the rising of the Court.

Superintendent H. W. Atkinson said the soldier, John Bairstow, aged 20, serving with the R.A.F. Regiment, had admitted the offence in a voluntary statement. He believed Bairstow would make good if the magistrates allowed him to rejoin his unit, from which he was absent without leave.

Bairstow pleaded "Guilty" and asked for three similar offences to be taken into account.

The Chairman of the Magistrates, Mr. F. Fearnley Rhodes, said that in view of Bairstow’s previous good character, he would be dealt with very leniently.

MILITARY DANCE

There was a gratifying attendance at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, on Saturday evening (20 February), when a successful dance organised by the Longfrontiersmen was held.

The arrangements for the event were ably carried out by a committee consisting of Sergeant John Chiel (by whose kind permission the dance was held), Trooper Ulph (secretary), Trooper George Wilson (treasurer), Trumpeter Simpson (ticket sales), and Trooper Simpson, who ably performed the duties of M.C. Troopers Beever, Norris, Bower, Halliday, Coatsworth, Shaw, and Smith assisted.

The music for dancing was supplied by the Melody Makers.

DEATH

Mr. William Henry Crabtree, a well-known worker for charity in the Shipley district, died yesterday (11 February), aged 72.

Formerly connected with the Shipley Trades and Gala Committee, he was subsequently chairman of the New Shipley Hospital and Charities ' Joint Committee. He was elected a member of the Board of Salt's Hospital, Saltaire. 1931, and was a former chairman.

(Colin’s Note – William Henry Crabtree and his wife Harriet (nee Wood) lived at 11 Wycliffe Gardens, Shipley, from before 1921 to after 1939. William worked as a foreman in Shipley Urban District Council Cleaning Dept.)

MR. W. A. BURROWS

The funeral took place at Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley, yesterday (15 February), of Mr. William Arthur Burrows. a director of William Jowett and Co. Ltd.. card box makers. Midland Works, Bradford. Before the interment a service was held at Saltaire Methodist Church.

(Colin’s Note – William Arthur Burrows, 23 May 1859 – 12 February 1943.)

BRADFORD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

The death occurred yesterday (15 February) at Salts Hospital, Saltaire, after a short illness, of Mr. William Dundas, Electrical Engineer and Manager to the Bradford Corporation for the past two years.

Mr. Dundas was found ill at his office last Thursday (11 February) after all-night duty there and was taken home but later transferred to the hospital.

Aged 60, Mr. Dundas lived in Shipley. He came to Bradford in 1929 as Deputy Electrical Engineer and Manager and succeeded Mr. T. Roles as Electrical Engineer and Manager in 1941.

N.F.S. MALE VOICE CHOIR

I would remind my readers of the concert advertised to be given at the Victoria Hall, Saltaire, next Sunday evening (28 February) by the newly formed N.F.S. (FF5B) Male Voice Choir.

For some time past the members have been rehearsing under the conductorship of Fireman L. P. Warne, of Station "R", Baildon, and on their first public appearance they will give a variety of items under the appropriate title of "Songs You Have Loved".

ADVERT

ASSISTANT Nurse required, hospital experience essential

For salary and particulars apply Matron, Sir Titus Salt’s Hospital, Saltaire, Shipley. Tel. Shipley 53.

DEATH NOTICES

Rowston – Charles (Charlie), 6 February of 45 Victoria Road, Saltaire, husband of Emma Rowston.

Priestley – Edna Anette, 20 February of 21 Dove Street, Saltaire, wife of Oliver Priestley.

Woodward – Fred died 17 February.

SALTAIRE PICTURE HOUSE

4 February – Moontide
7 – Love Thy Neighbour
8 – Priorities On Parade and Who Is Hope Schuyler
11 – Between Us Girls
14 – We’re Not Dressing
15 – The War Against Mrs. Hadley
25 – Unpublished Story
28 – The Lady Eve