People

Christmas Eve at the Front

An interesting letter has just been received by Mrs Packer, of Broadclyst, from her husband, Corpl Packer of A Company, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, who is serving with the Expeditionary Force in Northern France. In the course of a letter he describes a remarkable incident which occurred on Christmas Eve between the British and German trenches.

March 1972

3 March 1972

Braddick – On February 24^th, 1972 at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Dorothy and Graham, a son, brother for Sharon, Julie and Louise.

Ford – on February 27^th, 1972, at Simpson Memorial Hospital, Edinburgh, to Dr and Mrs Peter Ford (née Gillyan Bennett), a son Andrew.

Hearn – On February 24^th, 1972, to Peter and Margaret, at N.D.D.H.M.U. a daughter, Sharon Marie, sister for Philip.

Parslow – On February 22^nd, 1972, at Chipping Sodbury Maternity Hospital, to Roger and Mary (née Phillips), a daughter, Sarah.

Petherbridge – On February 20^th, 1972 at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Michael and Hazel (née Squires, a son Stephen Michael.

Scollard Kerr – On February 13^th 1972 at B.M.H. Hanover, to Danny and Pat (née Owen), a daughter Jennifer Lee.

Smith – On February 22^nd, 1972, at Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.A. to Pat (née Burrow) and Terry, a son, Michael Shaun, brother for Nicky.

Campbell-Makinson – Engagement is announced between Donald Campbell, only son of Mr and Mrs J. Campbell of Durness, Scotland and Jean Ann, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Makinson of Pretoria, South Africa

Cole-Richards – Mr and G. Cole, 7 Abbotsham Road, Bideford have pleasure in announcing engagement of their eldest son Maurice, to Pat, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Richards, 16 Pendarues View, Camborne, Cornwall.

Cann-Graham – On February 26^th, 1971 (sic), Joyce, daughter of Mr and Mrs Graham, 17 Gammaton Road, Bideford to Rodney Sheridan Cann of Barnstaple.

Koerner-Pitts – At Poole, Dorset, between Jean, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F.R. Pitts of 32 Well Street, Torrington, and Mr Paul Koerner, only son of Mr and Mrs F. Koerner, of Weybridge, Surrey.

10 March 1972

Carey – On February 15^th, 1972, at B.M.H. Munster, West Germany, to Susan (nee Parsons) and Peter Carey, a son, Daniel John.

Jordan – On February 29^th 1972, at the Vale of Leven Hospital, Dunbartonshire, to Peter and Nancy Morwenna (nee Gorrell), a son, Michael Trelawny.

Plows – On March 1^st 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Peter and Jennifer (nee Middleton), a son, a brother for Andrew.

Long-Johnson – Mr and Mrs J.L. Long, Kingsley Hotel, Northam, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only son, James Peter, to Ann Valerie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C.R. Johnson, 43 Gladstone Street, Winsford, Cheshire.

Way-Pascoe – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of William Charles, younger son of Mr and Mrs W.R. Way of 5 Myrtle Grove, Bideford, to Elaine Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W.H. Pascoe of 17 Sentry Corner.

Crisp-Webb – On Saturday March 4^th 1972, at St Mary’s Bideford, Philip Andrew, only son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Crisp, to Angela Eveline Mea, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Reginald Webb.

Harris-Fee – On March 14^th 1932, at St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Torrington, by the Rev. Emlyn Jones, William to Alice.

17 March 1972

Curd – On March 12^th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, to Christopher and Marjorie (nee Godbold) a son, Jonathan James, brother for David.

Mules – On March 6^th, 1972, to Rita (nee Ogden) and Mick, a son Stephen Paul, born in Munster, West Germany.

Ogilvie – On March 5^th, 1972, to Penny and John Ogilvie, a daughter.

Cawsey-Lock – Mr and Mrs M.T. Cawsey, 6a Cooper Street, Bideford, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their second son, Richard Victor, to Jennifer Ann, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.L. Lock, Glamevon, Barley Grove, Torrington.

Wicks-Johnson – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement between Patricia Anne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R.Johnson, 10 Greysand Crescent., Appledore, to Stephen, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E. Wicks, 6 Lee Avenue, Monkleigh.

Akehurst-Mitchell – On March 4^th 1971 (?2) Cora, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Mitchell of 119 Clovelly Road, Bideford, to Michael Akehurst, of Wallasey, Cheshire.

Gethings-Hillman – On Saturday March 11^th, 1972, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Bideford, James, second son of the late Mr and Mrs T. Gethings, Bideford, to Myra, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G.T. Hillman, Flat 3, Golden Bay House, Westward Ho!

Woolf-Harris – On March 22^nd, 1947, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford by the Rev. A. Beddow, Kenneth to Constance.

Copp-Penhale – On March 22^nd, 1922, at Bridge Street Methodist Church, by the Rev. W.H. Chamings, Martha to Leonard. Present address: 74 Meddon Street, Bideford.

24 March 1972

Pengilly – On March 19^th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Dennis and Joan (nee Sanders) a son, Troy Dennis, brother for Katrina.

Rendle – On March 10^th, 1972, to Wendy and David, a daughter, Rebecca Helen, a sister for Phillipa.

Way – On March 11^th, 1972, at the N.D.D.H.M.U. to Bob and Dianne (nee Tithecott) a son, Mark Robert.

Andrew-Mann – Both families are pleased to announce the engagement of Barbara, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C.P. Mann, Rendles Down, Monkleigh, to Norman, youngest son of Mr and Mrs G. Andrew, Hillcrest, Woolsery.

Antrobus-Mortimer – The engagement is announced between Margaret Ann, daughter of Mrs W. McIntosh, and the late Mr B. Mortimer, and step-daughter of Dr W. McIntosh, 10 Green Acre, Northam, and Gerald Kevin, youngest son of Mrs N. Antrobus and the late Mr G. Antrobus, 90 Cotswold Crescent, Billingham, Teeside.

Bodkin-Parkyn – Mr and Mrs Herbert Parkyn are pleased to announce the engagement of their elder daughter Helen, to Graham, only son of Mr and Mrs Lindsay Bodkin, of the Racecourse Inn, Tiverton.

Ogle-Elliott – The engagement is announced between John David Ogle, eldest son of Mrs R.K. Court, Polglaze Farm, Truro, Cornwall, and Margaret, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Ian Elliott, Hunshaw Farm, Little Torrington.

Keen-Young – On March 11^th, 1972, at Woolacombe Methodist Church, Terry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Keen, 60 Grenville Estate, Bideford, to Shirley, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Young, 1 Bank Terrace, Woolacombe.

Smith-Lamey – On March 18^th, 1972, at St Mary’s Church, Appledore, Peter Frederick David Smith, only son of Mr and Mrs F.W. Smith, 9 Lethaby Road, Barnstaple, to Linda Gwenilda Lamey, only daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lamey, 7 Tomouth Road, Appledore.

Smith-Vickers – On Saturday March 11^th, 1972, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford, Second Engineer Officer Robert James Smith, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Smith, 3 Chudleigh Terrace, Bideford E., to Yvonne Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Vickers, 4 Chudleigh Terrace.

30 March 1972

Johns – On March 20^th, 1972, at the Devonport Maternity Home, Plymouth, to Barry and Marie (nee Stamp), a daughter Melanie Louise, sister for Paul.

Oke – On March 23^rd, 1972, to Elizabeth and Reg, a daughter, Rachel Jane, sister for Andrew and Timothy. Thanks to staff of Grenville Nursing Home.

White – On March 23^rd, 1972, at the City Hospital, Exeter, to Mary (nee Pickett) and Patrick, a son, Richard John.

Wood – On March 22^nd, 1972, at the N.D.D.H.M.U. Barnstaple, to Peter and Phyllis (nee Beer) a son, Geoffrey Richard.

Wright – On March 23^rd, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Linda (nee French), and David, a son, Andrew David.

Barker-Prance – The engagement is announced between David, only son of Prof. and Mrs G.R. Barker of Altrincham, Cheshire, and Judith, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs F.L. Prance of Buckland Brewer.

Cunningham-Pinnell – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Karen, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs B.J. Pinnell, The Barton, Bideford, and Edward, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E.J. Cunningham, 10 Tomouth Road, Appledore.

Elliott-Burnett – Mr and Mrs F. Burnett, 8 Highfield Chase, Basingstoke, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Lesley, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J. Burnett, Bideford, to ken, eldest son of Mr and Mrs B.R. ELLIOTT, 10 Palmer Close, Basingstoke.

McCracken-Prance – The engagement is announced between Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs T. McCracken of Par, Cornwall, and Margaret, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs F.L. Prance of Buckland Brewer.

Shaddick-Harding – Both families have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Lorna, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Harding, Teignroyd, Drewsteignton, Near Exeter, to Michael, second son of Mr and Mrs Shaddock, 176 Stucley Road, Bideford.

Clarke-Davies-Dark – On Friday March 24^th, 1972, at Birmingham, Howard Martin Clarke-Davies, only son of Mr and Mrs E. Clarke-Davies, Winden Wood, West Pilton, Barnstaple, to Caroline June Dark, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G.H. Dark, 17 Geneva Place, Bideford.

Cook-Beer – On April 6^th, 1922, at All Hallows Church, Woolsery, by Reverend Courtney Burrough, James Henry to Gertrude Cory.

Births, Engagements, Marriages and Anniversaries

February 1972

4 February 1972

Baker – To David and Maureen (nee Hancock), a son, Robert John, by adoption.

Bedler – On January 31^st 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Alan and Maureen (nee Cock) a second son, Gary.

Curtis – On January 28^th 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, to Maureen and Peter, a daughter Melanie Jane, a sister for Darren.

Heath – To Edward and Kay (nee Mitchell) a son, Simon George Cavendish at N.D.D.H.M.U.

Meadows – On January 28^th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Neil and Jean (nee Mackenzie), a daughter Louise Mary.

Sharrock – On January 28^th, 1972 at the Grenville Nursing Home, to Nathie and Veronica (nee Squire) a daughter Nichola Katherine, sister for Brian and Lesley.

Earle-Berry – Mr and Mrs W. Berry, 31 Barnstaple Street, Bideford have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Margaret to Jimmy, eldest son of Mr and Mrs B. Earle, Phillack, Hayle, Cornwall.

Starkey–Guegan – Mr and Mrs R.J. Guegan of Vernons Lane, Appledore, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kathryn to Clifford, elder son of Mrs and the late Mr D.J. Starkey, of Queen’s Avenue, Maldon, Essex.

Tucker-Johns - Mr and Mrs W.S. Johns of Firsdon, Ashreigney, are happy to announce the engagement of their second daughter Isabelle to Roy, second son of Mr and Mrs R. Tucker of 2 Searle Terrace, Northam.

Johnston-Law – On January 29^th, 1972 at the All Saints’ Catholic Church, Kempsey, N.S.W. Australia, Robert McLean to Brenda Mary, eldest daughter of Eddie and Ray Law, formerly of Stitworthy, Clovelly.

Passmore-Harris – On Saturday, January 29^th, 1972 at St. Mary’s Church, Bideford, by Preb. T. Derwent Davies, Nona Grace to Richard Bryant.

11 February 1972

McGuire – On February 7^th 1972, to John and Margaret, a son, Paul.

Thompson – On February 5^th, 1972, at Chudleigh Cottage, Woolaton, Petersmarland, to Roger and Kathryn (nee Bartlett), a daughter, Tracy Anne, a sister for Nicholas and Sean.

Dennis-Smale – Mr and Mrs K.R. Smale, Kenrena, Littleham, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Carole, to Keith, second son of Mr and Mrs W.R. Dennis, Halsbury Cottages, Buckland Brewer.

Gordon-McKenzie – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Ann, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. McKenzie, of 97 BartonTors, Bideford, to Ian, second son of Mr and Mrs E. Gordon, of 38 Stucley Road.

Moles-Skinner – The engagement has recently been announced of John Anthony of Greenstead, Colchester (formerly of Westleigh) to Wendy June, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Skinner, Boxford, Sudbury.

Moles-Squash – The engagement is to be announced on his 21^st birthday, February 15^th, of Stephen Charles of Greenstead, Colchester (formerly of Westleigh) to Anna Maxine, only child of Mr and Mrs Squash, Stanway, Colchester.

Deal-Moore – On Saturday February 5^th 1972, at the Holy Trinity Church, Weare Giffard, Terence, only son of Mr W. Deal of Plympton, and Mrs E. Lindsay, of Moretonhampstead, to Kathleen Ann, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R.J. Moor, Clivorum, Weare Giffard.

Watts-Kivell – On Saturday February 5^th 1972, Gordon A.J. Watts of 53 Willshere Road, Barnstaple, to Margaret Jean Kivell, of 8 Torridge Mount, Bideford.

18 February 1972

Staddon – On February 13^th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Brian and Gill (nee Cole), a son, Timothy John.

Gayton-Badcock-Clements – On Saturday, February 12^th, 1972, at St Peter’s Church, Bideford East, Paul, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Gayton-Badcock, of 14 Sunnyside, Bideford East, and Margaret Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Clements, of 60a Mill Street, Bideford.

Vanstone-Clarke – On February 22^nd, 1947, at Weare Giffard Church, Connie to Frank. Present address: 49 Abbotsham Road, Bideford.

25 February 1972

Boundy – On February 13^th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Russell and Betty (nee Cork), a son, Charles Russell.

Daniel – On February 18^th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Gill (nee Andrews) and John, a daughter, Jacqueline Anne, sister for Andrew.

Kelly – On February 17^th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. Barnstaple to Elizabeth (nee Mills) and Alan, a daughter Helen Louise.

Parker-Hollow – The engagement is announced of Maureen, daughter of Mrs A.G. Hollow, of 17 Richmond Park, Northam, and David, youngest son of Mr and Mrs. S.B. Parker, 15 Church Lane, Landkey, Barnstaple.

Thisby-Dymond – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Wendy, youngest daughter of Mrs L.Dymond, 52 Barton Tors, Bideford, to Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs G. Thisby, 52 Stucley Road.

Births, Engagements, Marriages and Anniversaries

January 1972

7 January 1972

Back – On December 18^th, 1971, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Richard and Jacqueline (nee Huxtable) a daughter, Suzanne Jane, sister for Robert.

Daniel – on January 3^rd, 1972, at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, to Sue (nee Pickett) and Peter, a son, Simon Peter.

Twose – On December 27^th, 1971, at the N.D.D.H.M.U., to Raymond and Kathleen (nee Radford) a son, Simon Charles.

Cook-Shaddick – Mr and Mrs Shaddick, Stucley Road, Bideford, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter Patricia, to Terry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Cook, Churchill Road.

Pickett-Kelly – The engagement is announced of Joyce, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P. Kelly, of Hebburn, Co. Durham, and Michael, younger son of Mr and Mrs F.A. Pickett, of Countess Wear, Exeter, formerly of Northam.

Slade-Inch – Mr and Mrs S. Inch, 2 Denis Close, Thornbury, have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their eldest daughter, Susan, to Terry, only son of Mr and Mrs T. Slade, 58 Grenville Estate, Bideford.

Smith-Barrow – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Susan Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Barrow, Grove Cottage, West Yelland, to Richard John, only son of Mr and Mrs B. Smith, of the Royal Hotel, Market Street, Appledore.

Blackmore-Orfanos – On January 1^st1972 at St. Mary’s Church, Appledore, Maria, elder daughter of Mrs V.A. Orfanos and the late Mr A. Orfanos, of London, and the Revd. Ellis Blackmore, elder son of Mr Frank and the late Mrs F. Blackmore, of Appledore.

Blackadder-Buscombe – On December 29^th, 1971, at St. Michael’s Church, Torrington, Heather Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G.H. Buscombe, of Torrington, to Robin Grant, only son of Mr and Mrs E. Blackadder, of Loughborough.

Dennis-Whitefield – On January 4^th, 1972, at Fareham, Maurice of Emsworth, Hants. to Janet, of 45 Abbotsham Road, Bideford.

Backway-Cooper – On January 11^th, 1922, at Bridge Street Methodist Church, by Rev. Buckingham, Harry to Rose. Present address: 22 Langdale, Desborough, Northampton.

14 January 1972

Butler – On January 6^th 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Linda and David, of Rosskerry Hotel, Orchard Hill, a son, Lee James.

Gullick – On January 7th 1972, to Donna (nee Knight) and Roy, a daughter, Lindsey Ann at N.D.D.H.M.U.

Hopkins – On Tuesday, January 4^th 1972, at Grenville Nursing Home, to Sylvia and Bob, a daughter, Alison Louise, sister to Jason.

Munday – On December 29^th 1971, at Larnica, Cyprus, to Trudy (nee James) and Dave, a welcome son, Christopher James.

Murray – On January 11^th 1972, at the N.D.D.H.M.U. to Christine and Tony, a son, Martin James.

Brock-Holloway – On January 8^th 1972, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford, David, son of Mr and Mrs R.T. Brock, Liskeard, and Jill, only daughter of Mr and Mrs S.T. Holloway, Bideford.

Preece-Hemmel – On Saturday January 8^th 1972, at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Clyst St Mary, Ella E.P. Hemmel, of Northam, to Clement H. Preece, of Exeter.

Peard-Cook – On January 13^th 1912, at the Methodist Church, Hartland, by the Rev. Richard Rickard, Charles and Annie. Present address: Greenaway House, Woolsery.

21 January 1972

Armstrong – On January 10^th, 1972, at Mowbray Hospital, Exeter, to Robin and Patricia (nee O’Hara) a daughter, Tamsin Anna Louise.

Curtis – On January 11^th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Alan and Betty (nee Harding), a son Ian John.

Sawle – On January 17^th, 1972, at Mayday Hospital, Thornton Heath, Surrey, to Jane (nee Wigley) and Christopher, a son, Diamian Christopher.

McMahon-Kersey – Mr and Mrs E. Kersey announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Margaret, to Paul, only son of Mr and Mrs McMahon, 12 Ossington Walk. Withyenshawe, Manchester.

Staniforth-Barker – Mr and Mrs John Barker, ‘Ladram Cottage’, Atlantic Way, Westward Ho!, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their daughter Diana, to Ken, younger son of Mrs and the late Mr Fred Staniforth, 83 Forches Avenue, Barnstaple.

Larner-Smith – On January 15^th, 1972, at St Andrew’s, Plymouth, Peter James, son of Major and Mrs H.J. Larner, Northam, to Barbara Ann, daughter of Mr and Mrs H.H.C. Smith, Plymouth.

Hemus-Gough – On January 15^th, 1972, at St Peter’s Church, Bideford, Janet, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Gough, of Bideford to Derek, elder son of Mr J. Hemus of Bangor Caerns.

28 January 1972

Ash – On January 23^rd, 1972, at 130 Moreton Park Road, Bideford, to Beryl and Peter, a son David Nigel, brother for Debra.

Manning – On January 25^th, 1972, at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Morley and Jennifer (nee Glover) a son, Andrew Paul.

Goodyer-Wadley – Mr and Mrs P.H. Goodyer, of Bideford, are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Paul, to Carole Ann, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mervyn Wadley, of Margam, Glamorgan.

Joy-Bacon – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Marian, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Bacon, Taplow, Maidenhead, to David, youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. Joy, Market Place, Bideford.

Reed-Routley – Mr and Mrs C. Routley, Elm Grove, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter Linda, to Derek, only son of Mr and Mrs C. Reed, Meddon Street, Bideford.

Wilde-Futrell – The engagement is announced between Charles, younger son of Major C.N.G. (Retd.) and Mrs Wilde, of Northam, and Anna, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs B.C. Futrell, of Paignton.