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Legion Chairman.

February 1939
South Yorkshire Times, February 24, 1939 Legion Chairman. It is often said that if you want a job doing properly give it to a busy man....

Wombwell Town Band – Presentation to Secretary – Long and Loyal Service

February 1939
South Yorkshire Times, February 3, 1939 Wombwell Town Band Presentation to Secretary Long and Loyal Service In recognition of his long and loyal service as secretary of Wombwell...

Youngest Bandmaster? Wombwell Band’s Confident Claim

February 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 3, 1939 Youngest Bandmaster? Wombwell Band’s Confident Claim Bandmaster of 17, bandsman of 71. You would think it ought to be the...

Operatic Society’s High Achievement – “New Moon” Delights Wombwell  Audiences

February 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 3, 1939 Operatic Society's High Achievement "New Moon" Delights Wombwell  Audiences A little art and some craft is needed for the writing...

Prison for Father – Story of Neglect Of Children – “Disgraceful Home”

February 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 3, 1939 Prison for Father Story of Neglect Of Wombwell Children "Disgraceful Home" " This place was absolutely vile—dis-graceful," said an Inspector of...

Man For Trial – Charged With House Breaking & Stealing – Chase at Wombwell

February 1939
South Yorkshire Times, February 24, 1939 Swinton Man For Trial Charged With House Breaking and Stealing Chase at Wombwell Harry Ashton (56), miner, of Brookfield Avenue, Swinton, looked...

Obituary – Draper Who Became a Farmer

March 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times, March 3, 1939 Obituary Draper Who Became a Farmer Wombwell Interests The older generation at Wombwell will have heard with deep regret of the...

Four Generations at Wombwell

March 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times, March 3, 1939 Four Generations at Wombwell Mrs. Annis Mitchell, of 18, Copeland Road, Wombwell, the head of the four generations seen...

Jump Airman – Ambition To Be Pilot – Special Training at Bristol

March 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times, March 3, 1939 Jump Airman His Ambition Is To Be a Pilot Special Training at Bristol People of Jump who admire the evolutions of...

King Saw Her Skill – Child’s Thrilling Adventure – Spoke To Their Majesties

March 1939
Mexborough and Swinton Times March 17, 1939 King Saw Her Skill Wombwell Child’s Thrilling Adventure Spoke To Their Majesties A Wombwell girl, six years old, achieved the height...