South Yorkshire Times, October 9th 1943
Marconigrams
Goebbels still maintains that the German army is elastic. It certainly shows every sign of perishing in the long run. – Punch.
During August, 1943, road casualties totalled 404 killed and 9,507 injured. Road fatalities in the black-out fell from 111 to sixty-two.
Worry is useless because it changes nothing. It shows lack of trust in God.”- The Rev. I. M. Williams at Wombwell Parish Church.
A Thames angler recently hooked three shoes and a boot in an afternoon. We understand that the Board of Trade is waiving any question of his giving up coupons. – Punch.
“Rehabilitation” work is now well under way at the Manvers Main Boys’ Club under the direction of the Montagu Hospital. Disabled patients are taking a great interest in exercises conducted by ex-Quarter Master J. M. Crane, who has had a long experience.
Letters, Christmas cards, printed papers and parcels for Christmas delivery to members of H.M. Forces in India, Ceylon and East Africa must be posted not later than Monday, October 11th. The sending of foodstuffs, whether in tins or not, including chocolate and confectionery of all kinds, is prohibited.
More than four million tons of outcrop coal have been raised since the intensive excavation of British seams began at the end of 1941. About half the total has come from Yorkshire.
Mr. Donald Pirrie McKenzie, of Barnsley, has been appointed part-time clerk and rating and valuation officer to Mexborough Urban Council in succession to Mr. F. E. Hall, who has resigned.
Major J. E. Brooke Smith, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith, of West Melton, has been awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallant service in conjunction with the French during the Tunisian campaign.
Mr. Alfred Shaw, a well-known Wath resident, and a former President of Rotherham Property Owners’ Association, collapsed and died suddenly at his home on Tuesday night. He was seventy-two.
The recent Montagu Hospital Garden Show held at Mexborough and supported by all the garden and allotment associations in the Hospital’s contributory area, realised £91.