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Treeton Methodist Social Club Magzine for 1952
Club Pennuth February 1952
JULIA DEAN
This month we have one of the girls whose work should be of great interest to the boys. Julia has been working at a Sheffield tailor's shop for the past four years. In those four years she has worked on many different jobs, she started on coats and has since made sleeves, prepared the suits for the fittings, made waistcoats, and is now making trousers. Julia asks to move into the different departments so that she will have an all round knowledge of the business. She was classed as an apprentice for the first two years, but now is a fully Experienced hand. They work without Supervision. And one of the older girls teaches the newcomers. Julia's work is all done by hand. After the machinists have done their work, she finishes the garments off by hand. She also has such jobs as sewing on buttons and finishing trouser bottoms. She likes her job and says she has no desire to change.
J. Ritson
Club Pennuth March 1952
HUMAN FRAILTY MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGO
The recollection of a Treetonian born in 1865.
An old bachelor used to live at manor farm, and I have heard my mother spin the yarn many a time that they used to hear him walking to and fro in his garden saving to himself 'Aye, I will, I think, I will have a wife like any other man' .
Club Pennuth March 1952
MARGARET TUNNARD
Margaret has worked in the offices of Firth Brown Tools ever since she left school 3 years ago. She started as a receptionist-typist in the enquiry office. At that time there was only a small switchboard, and she worked on it whenever required. Two years ago, however, a switchboard was installed to connect all the branch offices in England, France, Holland and Africa, and also run a telegram service, and Margaret has been working on it ever since. A travelling supervisor from the G.P.O. gave her a fortnight's intensive training. It is necessary to have a skilled instructor for a switchboard of this size, or otherwise it would entail serious losses for the firm through inefficiency. This supervisor returns every two months to make sure that the operators have not lost any of their skill. She also informs the girls of any good jobs, which they might like. None of these appeal to Margaret though, as she feels she could not better herself, and also she knows all the other girls on the line.
Club Pennuth April 1952
ROY COX
Roy wanted to be a school teacher quite early in life, and commenced his training at Woodhouse Grammar School. From there he went to Saltley Training College at Birmingham for a two year's course. After this training, Roy became a fully qualified teacher, and did his first teaching in Tinsley County Mixed School for a period no longer than 5 weeks. Unfortunately he was then called for service in the British army for two years. Having completed his service, Roy started teaching in Handsworth Mixed County School, where he spent 3 months determining the age of the children and the subjects he wished to teach. During these three months he was known as 'a floater'. Roy now teaches a class of 43 Children, 13 to 14 years of age, in General Subjects such as Geography, English, Art, etc., and is also P.T. Instructor for the senior boys. Apart from teaching, Roy trains the children in P.T. Displays, potted pantomimes, and has taken part in trips, one being to the Festival of Britain. He has no desire to change his job at all, and relates very amusing incidents which occur daily in his class.
Club Pennuth April 1952
A roadway between Station Road and Well Lane is now under construction, the wall above Mr. Drake's shop has been demolished and the majestic waste of landscape behind levelled. We understand that council houses are to be built in the field adjacent to the new estate, hence the need for this road.
Club Pennuth July 1952
BOB SPINK
Bob attended Woodhouse Grammar school until he was 17, and had obtained his school certificate with a distinction in maths, since then he has worked for the English Steel corporation. For 18 months he worked as an apprentice engineer doing machine work and fitting. One year of that time was spent in the firm's training shop under trained instructors. Then he was transferred into the drawing office. His work is concerned wholly with the reconstruction and repair of the steel melting furnaces and the plant. Whenever anything needs repairing, he has to inspect the damage and then make detailed drawings which are passed on to the fitters who make the parts. All the time Bob has been working, he has been doing part-time study. He took, and passed, his national certificate in mechanical engineering in 1950. He has taken his higher national certificate this year, and will have his results by the time this is published. He is now about to do his 2 years national service, but will return to the some work eventually.
J. Ritson
Club Pennuth August 1952
TREETON SPORTS DAY
The annual sports day, organised by the Treeton Community Centre Playing Fields and Memorial Scheme Committee, was held on the 28th June. The parade left Treeton School, headed by the Treeton boy scouts, followed by two drays bearing the queens of the village. Miss Jean Bailey was this years sport's queen, Miss J. Smith the retiring queen, Miss Ida Phillips the Baptist G.A, queen, Miss Janet Waddams, the Treeton Methodist Sunday school queen and Miss Valerie Smith, the Treeton infants' school May Queen.
Miss Jean Bailey was crowned in the Cricket field by Mrs. T.P.Hounsfield.
After the crowning, Miss J. Smith handed over to Mr. Tinkler £20 which she had raised during the year on behalf of the scheme.
Sporting events followed the crowning and we were pleased to see so many of our Club members carrying away so many Prizes. Derek Walker and Keith Havard won first and second prizes in the high jump. Keith and Derek ran together, and won first and second prizes in the 100 yards race. John Lyne won the mile race, G. Johnson and R. Spink also won.
The evening was finished off with a social in the church hall, the m.c's. Being Mr. K. Tinkler and several young people.
Club Pennuth August 1952
BILLY HINCHCLIFFE
Billy spent two years at Dinnington technical college from 1945-7 and obtained the technical certificate in engineering and general education. His first job was as an apprentice Engineer at Brookhouse colliery, and after 6 months he was transferred to Treeton colliery following the same occupation. During this time, he studied for the national certificate and later the City and Guilds in Engineering, but did not take the examination. After 4 years as a fitter, Billy finally completed his apprenticeship. Deciding his was to be 'a life on the ocean wave', Billy joined Elder Dempster Lines Ltd. On the shore staff, and after 5 weeks was appointed 7th engineer on the motor ship 'Accra'. During his first 9 months service with this company, Billy was promoted to junior 4th engineer. Coming home for 3 weeks leave, Billy joined another company - the New Zealand shipping company - and he was offered a job on the shore staff. Disaster overtook Billy at this point, in the shape of a small piece of anatomy called an appendix. Having now recovered Bill has been offered the 9th.engineer's job on the m.v. 'Hertford' which sails from Bristol in the near future as do our good wishes for Billie's future success.
Peter Harper
Club Pennuth September 1952
On August the 4th, the annual club trip took place. This year we made a tour to York, then on to Knaresborough and finally to Harrogate.
Starting off in the morning we travelled to York - apart from losing one coach on the way - without incident, at York, various places of historical interest were visited, including York Minster (where the ladies experienced much difficulty with the wind on the top of the Minster) and York museum where a typical old English street and houses are preserved in perfect condition.
Several snaps were taken in York, but will the club photographer please note he will not now be required to give evidence at the local divorce court as the cost of a divorce is considered to be too great.
After lunch we went on to Knaresborough, on entering the car park at Knaresborough it was seen that the latest type of "tandem-made-for-three" was obstructing the path of the state-coach. After much arguing and gesticulating, the obstacle was finally removed, though not before falling into many parts - and the deserted child rescued. Congratulations driver - and that ardent supporter at the back of the bus. The club oarsmen were soon in evidence although only occasionally seen dashing from tree to tree dodging the showers, by the way one of the boats was being steering, it was evident that the helmsman was "cox" by name only.
After laboriously climbing up the steps to the castle from the river, we staggered back to the buses - and so on to Harrogate. On the way we joyfully heard that Yorkshire were thrashing Lancashire which made the day far more enjoyable for some of us.
At Harrogate, while some strolled round with the club it was pleasing to see several of the younger members of the club playing at football, Havard and Smith being two of the young members making their first team debut. On the way home we ran round the edge of Harwood estate on to Leeds, where a certain feminine character amused our party by trying to do the polka on thin air (not a club member') and so on home to Treeton.
Reporter
Club Pennuth September 1952
JOAN HARPER
Joan was educated at Fence council school and later at Woodhouse Grammar School. She left in July 1950, and went to work at the Inland Revenue offices in Sheffield. Not relishing a job which entailed squeezing blood out of stones, Joan sat for the British Railways examination in Manchester. After passing the examination, Joan was sent to the railway training college in London. Joan passed the examination here and emerged as a qualified telegraphist and switchboard operator. She is now working as a telegraphist at Sheffield Victoria station. Her job entails sending messages by teleprinter and by Morse code using a single needle instrument. The messages that Joan sends consist of such things as notifications of foot and mouth disease, excursion arrangements, traffic diversions and, of course, the usual one to the canteen for the office staff tea, which to the uninitiated is an office workers life-blood.
Peter Harper
Club Pennuth October 1952
The following is in an advert from an 1848 newspaper.
McDonald and Sedgewick
Butter - 1/0d per lb
Cheese - 7d per lb
Tea - 8/0d per lb
Sugar - 8d per lb
Candles - 7/0d per doz
Soap - 6lb for 8d
Pineapples - £2 each
Club Pennuth October 1952
THELMA PIERCEY
Thelma was educated at Treeton Council School and later at Dinnington Technical School where she studied the commercial course, the main subjects being shorthand and typing. Thelma left school in 1948 after obtaining her school certificate, she then joined the staff of Steel, Peech and Tozer where she works a 5½ Day week.
First of all Thelma had a year doing shorthand typing, but later joined the Dictaphone staff. Thelma starts work at 8.15 prompt by opening morning mail which consists of about 800 letters, orders, etc. These are all entered and the orders sent along to the various mills. Then comes the time to answer the letters. These are dictated on to a plastic belt which holds about 36 letters and are sent up to the Dictaphone section for typing. When not using her Dictaphone, which she says isn't very often, Thelma types various reports of representative's visits to foreign works, staff and works council meetings, invoices, enquiries, orders, etc. Thelma is typing all day with only one cup of tea per day, and is very happy with no desire to change her job at all.
M. Tunnard
Club Pennuth November 1952
DEREK HITCHEN
Derek was educated at Treeton School and after leaving at the age of 14, he went to work at Davy & United Engineering Co. Ltd., Darnall. He later was transferred to their park branch. He was employed by this firm as an apprentice joiner.
In October 1946, he left and started work in the fitting shop of Treeton colliery. As soon as a vacancy occurred in the joiner's shop, Derek applied and got the job. His work consists mainly of maintenance work such as making ventilation for the washing plant, window frames, doorframes, and enumerable other joinery jobs.
Derek's plans for the future are to become a fully qualified joiner and we wish him every success in this venture.
P. Harper
Club Pennuth December 1952
Their Jobs Roy Cox
HERE WE GIVE YOU SOME BRIEF NEWS OF OUR MEMBERS SERVING IN H.M.F.
ARTHUR WRIGHT is serving in the R.A.F. Stationed at Acaster Maldis, Yorks. His job is "clerk organisation". He enjoys a game of table tennis during his spare time. He also plays "skivving" (when not listening to organ music).
BILL HINCHLIFFE is in the merchant navy, doing duty on board M. V."Hertford" as 8th engineer. He is now in New Zealand, but is sailing on to America very shortly. Bill has been doing some mountaineering whilst in New Zealand. He hopes to be home in January or March.
ALAN WILCOX is a l/cpl. in the Royal Military Police, stationed at Chilwell in Notts. His job is "chasing naughty boys" (watch out 2564487 AC/I Rradley J.A.) Alan has tried his hand at sign writing during his spare time, and has only one month to serve after Xmas.
RAY BRITTON is an AC/2 in the R.A.F. stationed at Bottesford, Lincs, where he is "servicing bombs and ammunition". His favourite pastime is Reading - Club Pennuth Ray? He gets nearly as much leave as 2564487 AC/I Radley.
ALAN PLUMMER has been in the royal artillery 10 weeks, and he is in an HVY. ACH. ACH. (H.A.A.) Regt. At Gravesend, Kent, doing his basic training as an Operator Fire Control (radar). He is getting plenty of recreational sport, and hopes to be home for his first leave at Christmas.
2564487 AC/I RADLEY_J.A. (the voice) is stationed at Kirkham,
near Blackpool. He is on a bomb armament mechanic's course which
he completes at Christmas when he hopes to get 8 days leave. He
used to play in an R.A.F. band, but resigned when Harry Mortimer
complained about Alan's voice having a detrimental effect on his
famous instrument. His free evenings are spent watching
television in the educational block.
RAY CHERRY is in the R.A.F. doing his initial training at Padgate.
DEREK SHELDON joined the Army at Catterick on 4tn November to commence his service.
BRIAN SMITH - ex R.E.M.E. - he'll tell you
all his news very shortly as he is due for demob this
month.
Theme song; I'll be around - no matter how they treat me now
– I'll be around - very soon !!!!!
Club Pennuth December 1952
TREETON R.R.F.C.
I have been requested to revive memories of what I think the outstanding fixture in the history of Treeton's football achievements. this is made very difficult in view of Treeton's outstanding performances in the past. some were grand matches, one or two important ones, as follows :
F.A. CUP
WORKSOP TOWN (MlDLAND LEAGUE) 0 TREETON R.R. 0 (AWAY)
F.A. CUP
WORKSOP TOWN (REPLAY) 1 TREETON R.R. 1 (AWAY)
F.A. CUP
WOMBWELL (MIDLAND LEAGUE) 2 TREETON R.R. 1 (HOME)
S. SENIOR CUP
SHEFFIELD UNITED RESERVES 1 TREETON R.R. 0 (AWAY)
(CENTRAL LEAGUE)
S. SENIOR CUP
SHEFFIELD UNITED RESERVES 5 TREETON R.R. 1 (AWAY)
(CENTRAL LEAGUE)
All these matches took place in the 1920's when Treeton had a very successful period in the Hatchard RR league. the match which I select from Treeton's record worthy of revising is a final of the Hatchard league. Treeton R.R. Versus Beighton. this developed into a real marathon. the first meeting of these two teams took place at Woodhouse and ended in a draw. the teams met again at Eckington, and after extra time the teams were still all square. a second replay took place at Eckington, and after extra time they were still drawing. it was then decided that each team hold the trophy (the Hatchard cup) for six months each.
At Woodhouse the score was 1 - 1 when Beighton were awarded a free kick just outside the penalty area. E. Hodson (Beighton) a player with a terrific shot from a dead call, took the kick, the crowd were silent, "Bert" Haslam brought cheers from the Treeton crowd when he put his head to the ball and stopped it, and was knocked out by the force of the shot.
An incident even more exciting than the above happened in the second replay. the score was again 1 - 1 when F. Smith (Treeton) handled in the penalty area, accidently, and with not very long left for play Beighton scored with the kick, taking the lead 2-1. Treeton went straight into the attack and forced a corner. J. Westwood placed the corner kick splendidly for F. Smith (Treeton) to head a great goal and bring the scores level again. the players representing Treeton during this period were :
GOALKEEPER: H. HOPKINS.
FULL BACKS: F. PYE. H. HASLAM. P. BRATLEY. C. GLADWIN.
HALF BACKS: F. SMITH. J. HAMPSON. E. HAMPSHN.
FORWARDS: J. WESTWOOD. H. RODGERS. T.O. ROSSINGTON. A. WRIGHT. E.
CUTTS. H. JONES. T. WHITWORTH.
It may be interesting t0 recall that Treeton R.R. have been winners of the following competitions
- WRAGG LEAGUE
- HATCHARD LEAGUE. (4 TIMES)
- SHEFFIELD MINOR LEAGUE.
- ASTON CUP.
- KELLY CUP.
- ROTHERHAM CHARITY CUP. (3 TIMES - RUNNERS UP SHIELD TWICE)
- ROTHERHAM CHALLENGE CUP. (TWICE)
- ROTHERHAM ASSOCIATION LEAGUE.
- RUNNERS OF SHIELD - SHEFFIELD JUNIOR CUP. (TWICE).
C. V. ROSSINGTON