May 1939
Baby’s Cry in Night Saves Two Families – Council House Gutted – Couple Lose...
South Yorkshire times, May 26, 1939
Baby's Cry in Night Saves Two Families
Council House Gutted
Couple Lose Entire Possessions
Standing in the street in a...
Mr. J. Rance – Hemingfield Veteran’s Fine Record
Mexborough and Swinton May 12, 1939
Mr. J. Rance
Hemingfield Veteran's Fine Record
Nine children whose ages range from 35 to 56 will attend the funeral at...
Obituary – Mr H. Shelton
Mexborough and Swinton May 26, 1939
Obituary
Mr H. Shelton
A former member of the Wombwell Company of the Church Lad's Brigade. Mr Henry Shelton (40) was...
Surprise for Wombwell Parents Girl’s Post In Lithuania – “Going Abroad – Can I?”
Mexborough and Swinton May 12, 1939
"Going Abroad - Can I?"
Surprise for Wombwell Parents Girl's Post In Lithuania
Having given her parents five days notice,...
Wombwell Mare That Started in Circus – A Pretty Pair
Mexborough and Swinton May 12, 1939
What a "'Beauty"
Wombwell Mare That Started in Circus
A Pretty Pair
There is a tradition that to touch a sailor's collar...
Wombwell Theatre Manager’s Career – Trained Performing Fleas – Found “Doug.” Wakefield (video)
Mexborough and Swinton Times, May 5, 1939
Found "Doug." Wakefield
Wombwell Theatre Manager's Career
Trained Performing Fleas
A man with a unique record in the sphere of theatricals...
Wedding – Timmins & Palmer
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 26, 1939
Wedding
The wedding took place yesterday (Thursday) of Miss Edith Timmins, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T....
Youngest First-Aider.
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19, 1939
Youngest First-Aider.
When accidents happen on the road most men and women have to stand helplessly by. They have...
Impressive Demonstration At Wombwell
South Yorkshire Times, May 26th, 1935
Impressive Demonstration At Wombwell
Wombwell resounded to the tramp of marching boys and youths on Saturday day afternoon, when for...