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By C. G. Jennings

... batsman to score 100 centuries and then of beating the great W. G. Grace's record of centuries. But here I will let Jack speak for himself. Here is his own account from his letter: “My 100th century was scored against Somerset at Bath in 1923, while ...

Published: Tuesday 12 January 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 291 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

OLUMN I RE MEM B ER By C. G. Jennings . Some Reflections for 1954

... 1954, give a kindly thought to the old and lonely. That last word I think is one of the saddest in our vocabulary. Here I can speak with some authority as, at over 80 years of age, I have neither son or daughter. I find that this fact daily becomes more difficult ...

Published: Tuesday 19 January 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 804 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

No Cause For Hiarm About Firm’s Dismissals

... at the 18th annual meeting of Messrs. Marshall, Sons and Co., Ltd.. world-famed Gainsborough engineering company, he will speak of serious price competition in overseas markets which must have its effect on the order book. News over the week-end of certain ...

Published: Tuesday 26 January 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 250 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

Joondon . Digest

... ccme when the now 79-yearsold Sir Winston must pass over the rems. To whom? Mr, Eden is the natural successor. But some M.P.s speak strongly in favour of Chancellor Butler. THE BENN PHILOSOPHY - It is inspiring to read a few quotes from Sir Ernest Benn, the ...

Published: Tuesday 02 February 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 386 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

= 2 . THE NAME'S TO BLAME

... weather and road reports, and in telephoning such a report one day one patrol’s voice was unusually indistinct. When asked to speak up he apologised and explained that the flood water was five feet deep round his box and he was telephoning his report from ...

Published: Tuesday 09 February 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 540 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

Personal Points

... Points Ald. W. Hunt, of Kirton Lindsey, is to present trophies and prizes at Lindsey Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs’ Speaking Contest. to be held at Lincoln N.F.U. Headquarters on Saturday. Director of Education for Lindsey. Mr. F. J. Birkbeck, will ...

Published: Tuesday 09 February 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 194 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

Harder Road Ahead Hint to Engineers But Director Confident That Difficuities Can Be Met

... addressed an audience of 115 Gainsborough district foremen and staff in Marshall’s Canteen on Friday night. Mr. Gilbert was speaking at the annual dinner of the Foremen and Staif Mutual Benefit Association and said that surely none of those present were ...

Published: Tuesday 16 February 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 285 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

HEALTH ESTIMATES UP

... important and necessary schemes in the coming yvear—it is hoped that a start is to be made on the new bridge at Keadbv.” Speaking of the Hostels Committee’s estimates, he said: “ In the coming year there is an increased rate requirement of £4.105, but ...

Published: Tuesday 23 February 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 362 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

UGH EVENING Variely Season Opens

... Dee, was a great favourite of last nights audience, when he presented a number of amusing and clever [ri(x-‘l({is. without speaking a single word. Dance seqguences were presented by the eight Larry Gordon Girls, and it was rather unfortunate that they spoilt ...

Published: Tuesday 02 March 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 245 | Page: 8 | Tags: none

Brigg’s Second Success On The Northolme

... and many chances were lost when the passing was rnined more by the conditions than by opposing play. In what was generally speaking a clean and hard-fought game, Brigg emerged the victors by the odd goal in three, and thus inflicted the second home defeat ...

Published: Tuesday 02 March 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 624 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

PERSONAL gPANISH Speaking Lady, Escorting o Party, San-Sebastian, July 11th, has few vacancies. Fortnight. — ..

... PERSONAL gPANISH Speaking Lady, Escorting o Party, San-Sebastian, July 11th, has few vacancies. Fortnight. — Particulars, Oughtibridge, 23, Newland Drive, Scunthorge. 12-3 TRUSSES. surglual elts and Elastic Hosiery. rivate fitting rooms, personal attention ...

Published: Tuesday 09 March 1954
Newspaper: Gainsborough Evening News
County: Lincolnshire, England
Type: Advertisement | Words: 43 | Page: 4 | Tags: none