1938 Quarter 3
A Prophecy Fulfilled
Leeds Mercury - Thursday 28 July 1938
A Prophecy Fulfilled
Mr William Wardle (75), miner, of 3. Middlecliffe Lane, Little Houghton, had always said that...
Wedding – Guest & Wigfield
Mexborough and Swinton Times July 8, 1938
Colliery officials from all over the district were present on Saturday at the marriage of Miss Iris Guest,...
Houghton Main Ballot
Sheffield Independent - Saturday 09 July 1938
Houghton Main Ballot
Balloting for officials of the Houghton Main branch of the Yorkshire Miners' Association resulted as...
Great Houghton Methodist Garden Party
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 5, 1938
Everything slopped for tea at the Great Houghton Methodist Garden Party in aid of Foreign Missions on Saturday.
Great Houghton Show
Mexborough Sunni Times August 19 1938
Pictures taken at Great Houghton Show on Saturday.
Above: farmers and visitors appraising the exhibits; (below, left): Mr. A. R....
Great Houghton Show – Bad Weather Reduces Attendance
Leeds Mercury - Monday 15 August 1938
Great Houghton Show
Bad Weather Reduces Attendance
There was an excellent entry for all sections of the Great...
Obituary – Mr J.T.Collins – Dearne Valley Colliery Chief
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 30, 1938
Obituary – Mr J.T.Collins
Dearne Valley Colliery Chief
Beloved by Employees
A sense of personal loss was experienced by all grades...
Air Raid Wardens fitting Gas Masks
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 30, 1938
Air Raid Wardens fitting gas Masks in Arnold Crescent, Mexborough, on Monday
A.R.P. Drive – Public’s United Front – Emergency Organisation Works Well
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 30, 1938
A.R.P. Drive
Public's United Front
Emergency Organisation Works Well
The serious turn in international affairs last week-end, following the break-up of...
How To Make An Air Raid Shelter
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 30, 1938
How To Make An Air Raid Shelter
The sketch illustrates an emergency trench to accommodate six persons. It is...