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Cheslyn Hay Local History Society Newsletter – 15th November 2020
Our Salem Base is closed due to Covid restrictions; we hope all our members are keeping safe and well.
What Happened This Week 50/100 years ago…by Mike Belcher
Cannock Advertiser 12th November 1970
Story of the Cheslyn Hay Chrysanthemum Society’s members show being the best to date.
12th November 1970 Details of the village Remembrance Service on Sunday.
Cannock Advertiser 13th November 1920 Full story of a social gathering arranged by the Cheslyn Hay After-care Committee to form a club for the young boys and girls who have left schoolwith about 170 young people attending.
13th November 1920 Cinema licence granted to Mr. Frederick Taylor who had applied for a cinematograph license at Cheslyn Hay for a seating capacity for 300 persons.
13th November 1920 Annual prize presentation of prizes took place for the Talbot Bowling Club with details of all the prize winners.
Details of an advertisement for Brown’s Garage of 10 High Street, Cheslyn Hay.
Memories
Maxie Potts
An interesting development after the recent mentions on Maxie and his family has arisen from further research by Malc Podmore which seems to suggest that Maxie’s son, named Albert, did not die at an early age as was believed So if anyone can remember Albert, or Maxie Potts, and add any more details or stories for our archives we would certainly appreciate them.
General News
Bridgtown & District Local History Society have published a new book the eleventh since its formation. Copies are available now from Martin’s in Cannock, plus Dave’s newsagent in Bridgtown and Hollybush Garden Centre. Copies can also be obtained by leaving a contact number on bridgtownhistory@hotmail.com and they will discuss how to get a copy to you. Books can be signed by John Devey if required. Due to the present restrictions Bridgtown & District Local History Society will not be having their annual exhibition this year.
Ancient site under threat from new road
13th November 2020
The World heritage Site at Stonehenge is under threat after the Government Minister Grant Schapps gave the go ahead for a road to be built . Please see “Latest News” for details.
Cheslyn Hay Local History Society – 9th November 2020
This Remembrance Sunday at the 11th hour we are remembering everyone who gave their lives fighting for their country.
Below are the 57 men on our War Memorial who died in action.
JOSEPH MASTERS HARRY RAINBOW
GEORGE SMITH JOHN HAYCOX
WILLIAM WITHNALL CHARLES E TOMLINSON
HARRY BREVITT JOHN RIDGWAY
BENJAMIN SMITH ALBERT E DAWKINS
PERCY RAINBOW WALTER BICKLEY
JOHN LOCKETT RONALD A KNOX
SAMSON FARNELL REGINALD THOMPSON ROWLEY
GEORGE FARNELL HARRY GRIFFITHS
CHARLES HICKMAN WALTER OWEN
RICHARD FARNELL ERNEST ROBINSON
JOSEPH THOMAS HOLLAND JOHN BROWN
FREDERICK BOUCHER CHARLES H WHITEHOUSE
JOB WHITEHOUSE WILLIAM HOLT
WILLIAM POTTS ARNETT ALBERT GRIPTON
THOMAS RUSSELL THOMAS CARVER
HAROLD KENDALL ALBERT BENTON
RICHARD FRANKS ERNEST ROOBOTTOM
JOHN H MANN CVT HAWKINS
GEORGE ROLAND BENTON ALBERT RUSSELL
GEORGE H DAVIES GEORGE LOCKLEY
HAROLD SMITH EDWIN MORRIS
JACK SHORTER GEORGE WHITEFIELD BOWEN
ROBERT MITCHELL JAMES ERNEST BOWEN
WILLIAM ASKEY WILLIAM TAPLIN
CLARENCE PARSONS WILLIAM WILLIAMS
WILLIAM ROBERT BOWEN THOMAS BOSWORTH
WALLACE T LAWSON JOSEPH STOKES
FRANK RAINBOW
JOHN ANSELL JAMES BLAND
SELWYN H BROUGH JAMES E DEVALL
SIDNEY M DUNN KENNETH G GRIFFITHS
JOHN HICKS RONALD PLANT
JOHN H POWELL ARTHUR SEERS
JOSEPH STOKES ROBERT C PERKS
ALEC WEBB FRANK D F C WILLIAMS
HAROLD DOWNTON
What Happened This Week 50/100 years ago…by Mike Belcher
Cannock Advertiser 5th November 1970 Description of the Cheslyn Hay youth club’s Halloween Night.
5th November 1970 The waiting list for Cheslyn Hay’s playgroup at the Salem Schoolroom has become so great that the organisers will be holding more sessions a week to cope. Full details.
Cannock Advertiser 6th November 1920 Full story of the regrettable incidents which occurred in the Penkridge Charity Cup match between Cannock Discharged Soldiers and Cheslyn Hay United on Cannock Wake Monday. Oct 23rd.
6th November 1920 The weekly meeting of the Cheslyn Hay Literary and Debating Society took the form of a “Mock Parliament”, with details of the speakers and the outcome.
6th November 1920 Details of the marriage of Miss. Ruby L. Hosegood of Dorset House, Cheslyn Hay.
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Cheslyn Hay Local History Society Newsletter – 1st November 2020
Our Salem Base is closed due to Covid restrictions, we hope all our members are keeping safe and well.
What Happened This Week 50/100 years ago…by Mike Belcher
Cannock Advertiser 29th October 1970 Cheslyn Hay Boy’s Brigade, has a musical problem as there are enough boys to form a band, but no instruments. Full story.
29th October 1970 A Cheslyn Hay metal firm, broke child labour restrictions laid down in the first half of the last century and were found guilty and fined. Full story.
29th October 1970 Fourteen years-old Letitia Bowater has just won another competition at a Southport holiday camp. Full story.
29th October 1970 Details of last week’s meeting of Cheslyn Hay Parish Council, when it was decided to double all burial fees for Cheslyn Hay Cemetery.
29th October 1970 Cheslyn Hay Parish Council named two newly built roads on the new estates surrounding the village as Chestnut Drive and Woodgreen after a dispute with the original name. Full story.
Cannock Advertiser 30th October 1920 Salvation Army funeral of Mrs. Sarah Ann Williams, the wife of Mr. Elijah Williams, of Rosemary House, Cheslyn Hay. Full details.
30th October 1920 Local News Items including a measles outbreak in the village. Also an application by Mr. A. E. Hawkins, Cheslyn Hay, to the Cannock Rural Council, for an increase in his salary. Mr. D. Woodhouse, (Landywood) gave a lecture on “Gases and Experiments” to the Cheslyn Hay Literary and Debating Society with full details. Plus story of the benevolent fund of Cheslyn Hay Working Men’s Club being in a sound position with details of the balance sheet.
England 1603 – 1660 by Peter Cadman
The conclusion with Peter Ackroyd on his book of the Civil War with words from the ‘Secular Masque’ by John Dryden;
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Cheslyn Hay Local History Society Newsletter 25th October 2020
Our Salem Base
Our Salem Base is still closed due to Covid Restrictions
What Happened This Week 50/100 years ago…by Mike Belcher
Cannock Advertiser 22nd October 1970 Problems in Cheslyn Hay in rehousing local people within the local area where they have lived all of their lives when their own houses have been recently demolished.
22nd October 1970 A letter from Roy Smith of the Landywood Residents Estate Association thanking Mr Patrick Cormack MP for his efforts in improving the visability of the junction of Coppice Close.
Cannock Advertiser 23rd October 1920 A successful Whist Drive and Dance took place at Cheslyn Hay Council Schools, on Thursday evening under the auspices of Cheslyn Hay Cricket Club. Full details.
Newspapers researched by Dave Washington
Cannock Chase Courier 23rd October 1920 The Waterworks at Cheslyn Hay have for some years been a matter of deep concern to the rate payers but recent improvements show that the quantity of water provided was 41,000 gallons against 30,000. Full story.
It was stated at the meeting of The Parish Council that a number of the Allottees had not paid up their rents as promptly as usual.
Responses
Maxie Potts
Following the mention of Maxie Potts in last week newsletter there are more stories on the old Manchester United and Wolves player of the twenties.
General News
One of our longstanding members Don Kingston is celebrating his 90th Birthday on Sunday 25th October.
Cheslyn Hay Local History Society Newsletter -18th October 2020
Our Salem Base
Our Salem Base is closed due to Covid Restrictions
Trevor’s Trivia by Trevor Mcfarlane
Trivia of interest selected from our archives starting this month with coverage of our successes on the professional football field including two headmasters at our Pinfold Lane School with long Aston Villa careers and two local Cheslyn Hay characters with similar Manchester United achievements.
What Happened This Week 50/100 years ago…by Mike Belcher
Cannock Advertiser 15th October 1970 Plans for new extensions to Cheslyn Hay Working Men’s Club have been accepted which will include a large assembly room tacked on to the present billiards room.
15th October 1970 £20 was raised in Cheslyn Hay when a pantomime was held in the Salem hall for the renovation fund. Full details.
15th October 1970 A long campaign by Cheslyn Hay people to get rid of a dangerous road junction at Coppice Close and Coppice Lane has now been approved. Full story.
15th October 1970 Story of the newly formed Cheslyn Hay Boy’s Brigade giving its first public display at the Methodist Church Hall.
16th October 1920 Playing in the first round of the Staffordshire Junior Cup competition on Saturday, Cheslyn Hay United beat Tettenhall 5 – 0. Full details of match.
16th October 1920 “Three respectable young men using such filthy language as this! What is the next generation coming to” commented the chairman of the bench as he imposed fines on all the men, residents in Low Street as well of another case in Station Street. All defendants listed with their fines.
16th October 1920 The Cannock Rural Council, on Friday, resolved to make a supplementary precept on Cheslyn Hay for £200.
Newspaper researched by Dave Washington
Cannock Chase Courier 16th October 1920
Details of the many useful institutions associated with the Cheslyn Hay Working’s Club in forming a Benevolent Fund.
Cheslyn Hay Local History Society Newsletter – 10th October 2020
Our Salem Base Closed due to Covid Restrictions
What Happened This Week 50/100 years ago…by Mike Belcher
Cannock Advertiser 8th October 1970 Excellent results on the cycling proficiency tests at the Cheslyn Hay Primary School. All pupils named with two gaining a remarkable 100 per cent.
8th October 1970 Full story of the closing of the William Baxter School, Cheslyn Hay, after 18 years.
Cannock Advertiser 9th October 1920 Details of the forthcoming centenary celebrations at the Salem Church in Cheslyn Hay.
Story of a collection made for the benefit of Mr. C. Baker, a miner, who recently met with a serious accident, at the Old Coppice Colliery.
Cannock Chase Courier researched by Dave Washington
9th October 1920 The Norton Canes Institute opened an additional room with Mrs. Macpherson from Little Wyrley Hall performing the ceremony. Details of the Whist Drive where all the gents prizes were won by a Cheslyn Hay family.
9th October 1920 The Cheslyn Hay Literary and Debating Society has reopened for the winter session. Full details.
The Cheslyn Hay Tennis Club are proposing more necessary alterations and additions to their playing ground in preparation for next season.
On Tuesday evening , a little girl named Edith Whitehouse, of Low Street, was knocked down in Station street, by a cyclist, but fortunately she received no serious hurt.
England 1603 – 1660 by Peter Cadman entitled ‘Moseley Old Hall & Onwards to Safety’