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Treeton Methodist Social Club Magazines 1953
Club Pennuth July 1953
CORONATION FESTIVITIES
Although the Coronation events in our village are now complete, we will talk and reminisce about this occasion for many a year, these fragments of memories, will, Ihope, set your mind remembering not only now, but perhaps years ahead, should you pick up this number. the predominent memory is of rain which "cold watered" many organised events, especially the fancy dress parade and coronation day itself. the colourful and well written programme will long be treasured by villagers and outsiders who lived here in their youth.
On Thursday May 28th a travelling show toured the village on a dray loaned by Mr. Alton. the evening was perfect for this new idea and during the tour many were entertained at 10 or more stops. The show finished at 10.30 p.m. with lighting being provided by Mr. Thompson's car. The following evening a Coronation dance was well attended - this fortunately being out of the weather's control. the usual annual Saturday sports day took the appropriate form of Coronation sports when prizes were presented for children as well as adult events. The coronation queen, Betty Rollinson, along with the queens of various organisations in the village, met in the village centre before proceeding to the cricket field. The Methodist church was almost packed on the Sunday night to listen to a choral concert of elizabethan music given by an amalgamated choir conducted by Mr. Dumville. Monday evening's programme should have been a fancy dress procession through the streets, but on Wood Lane it was like a fancy dress dash, due to rain. however, the organisers and competent judges carried out the programme in the Methodist schoolroom where the prizes were presented.
TUESDAY - JUNE 2ND - CORONATION DAY
‘The sun will shine down un old london town....’
‘and a beautiful picture you’ll see.....’
These words from one of the, popular coronation songs sung by the Travelling show – I’ll not say made famous - shows how song writers, as well as weather forcasters, make mistakes.
a service in the Parish church commenced at 9.0 a.m., being conducted by the three ministers, whilst in the afternoon teas were provided for old folks and children. As we club members were none of these, we had a Coronation tea in our schoolroom, thanks to Pat Thompson and her merry band - the stronger sex having to wash up all Pat’s crockery. Aah well - it was a smashing tea - ‘nuff said.
The torchlight procession etc. were cancelled and a social was organised in the Church schoolroom.
Friday night, concluded the celebrations when the postponed events of Tuesday evening were carried out. At 9.30 p.m. a torchlight procession set off to tour the village. In it were a team of climbers recently returned from the Orgreave tip expedition with mud still on their boots. This expedition was spurred on by the Tuesday morning announcement that Hillary of New Zealand and Tiger Tensing of Nepal had reached the summit of Mount Everest.
The parade, as indeed were all the others, was headed by the Treeton boy scout’s band, and the tour gave us a wonderful sight in the buntings and fairy lights which beautified our village. the Church was flood lit and had coloured bulbs hanging in the trees and along Front Street and towards the porch. the Baptist church was also lit with coloured bulbs, and our own chapel had the initials “E.R.” lit up in red, white and blue. the evening concluded with fireworks and a bonfire on the recreation ground. indeed a week to remember.
Club Pennuth September 1953
TREETON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The first annual show of the above society took place on Saturday, 22nd August, in the old sports field, Wood Lane. We congratulate the society for, organising a show of this nature in Treeton, and the exhibitors for producing and making so many colourful exhibits. Prize winners closely connected with the "Pennuth" were Dave Harper, Joyce Parrott and Roy Cox.
The West Riding Police Road Safety Exhibition became very popular because photographs depicting non-observance of the highway code were “shot" in Treeton.
The cookery demonstratlon given by the Electricity and Gas boards were also well attended: the television show brought wishes of there being a Test Match on or it being Cup Final day. I, personally, kept as far away as possible from the Army Recruiting tent so no report can be given of them. On the small stage at the bottom of the field, near to the pit, a display of physical culture was given by the Rex Gray school. The children were catered for by swings and roundabouts. We earnestly hope that the show is to be given next year, in which case we should like to see a field full of attractions and enough spectators to support them.
Club Pennuth October 1953
PEOPLE WE KNOW
Hearty congratulations to Joyce and Arthur Parrott on their happy event 5th September.
Also to Edna and Arthur Jones whose offsprings name is to be, David John.
21st. birthday congratulations to Alan Wi llcox who reached this age on September 5th. Alan now lives at Rotherham and works for the British Railways, in the Police section.
Jean Plummer recently left the village to commence her studies at Leicester training college; every success Jean in your study as a Domestic Science teacher.
Alan, her brother is still stationed at Gravesend, which is too far for many visits home. never mind we still think about you Alan.
Ray Littlewood who recently did some excellent editorship on our Club Penhuth expects his papers any moment, his two years will be spent in the army.
Whilst we are tempory losing two valuable members we should like to welcome Ray Britton into civilian life once again. Ray is due for his demob from the RAF but considering the time spent in the club during his two years service, he's not far behind j.a.r. 2564487 where leave is concerned. have a word with them Keith and Alan.
Although a little early we wish Mary Ashworth every success in her forth-com1ng marriage to Gordon Potter. This event takes place on the 10th of this month,
Keith Havard came home on leave during the weekend. he says that he has now settled down to his 'square bashing’ down at Hednesford.
Word also reaches our flapping ears that Albert Mason recently became engaged. his fiancee Brenda Body resides at Woodhouse. best wishes Albert. as we go to press we are sorry to hear that Albert was taken ill whilst on holiday. We pray for a speedy recovery.
Congratulations to Harold Hassall on representing the English League football team recently.
We thank Mavis Morgan Jean Plummer and Janice Ritson for their interesting letters.
Our president is just recovering from gastric flu. we hope that when this edition is out Rev. Hawkes will be out and about again.
Club Pennuth December 1953
News of members in H.M. Forces
ALAN PLUMMER - is in the Royal Artillery and has recently been posted from the south of England to Angelsey. He is a radar Operator.
ALAN RADLEY - is on holiday at Doncaster. News of him is very limited but we understand his free time (!!!!!!) is spent around fairs and boxing booths.
JIM STONE - is in the R.N. serving aboard H.M S. "INDEFATIGABLE" at present anchored at Weymouth. Jim is home for 16 days leave at Christmas.
DEREK SHELTON - is in the Royal Signals stationed at Grays in Essex. Due for demob.
RAY CHERRY - is in the R.A.F. stationed at Duxford in Cambridgeshire. He is a Aero-fireman. Demobbed next October.
BILL HINCHLIFFE - is in the M.N. where his ship m.v. "HARTFORD" is at present in Australia and will stay there until the arrival of the Queen around Christmas time.
KEITH HAVARD - is in the R.A.F. stationed at Gatesbury where he is undergoing a training course, along with some W.A.A.F.S. on Radar. He is hoping for 5 days leave at Christmas.
RAY LITTLEW00D - is in the R.E.M.F. stationed at Great Malvern, Worcestershire. His last job was painting the pay office, his pay being 2 cups of tea and 3 cigs. per day.
GEOFF DALE - stationed in Negombo in Ceylon serving with the Royal Ceylon Air Force. He is getting married on the 12th January, 1954.
To all these members we send a very very sincere wish that you will spend a very Happy Christmas and hope our magazine gets there in time, but if not well - a very Happy New Year.