Mexborough and Swinton Times November 18, 1938

Miners Choice

Mr J.E.Hall, J.P., New Y.M.A.President

Mr Joseph Arthur Hall, J.P. of Rydal Mount, Wood Walk, Wombwell, a member of the Wombwell Urban District Council, reached a new height in his trade union career by being elected president of the Yorkshire Mineworkers Association.

The appointment, places Mr Hall in the chair occupied by the late Mr Herbert Smith for about 30 years