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.

Mr D G Pengilly and Miss J M Sanders at Langtree Parish Church

The wedding has taken place of Mr Dennis George Pengilly, only son of Mr and Mrs G Pengilly, 41 Old Town, Bideford, and Miss Joan May Sanders, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J Sanders, South View, Stibb Cross. The bridegroom is a playing member of Northam AFC. The Rector, Rev R A Wallington, officiated at the service and Miss Boundy accompanied the hymns. The two senior bridesmaids were Misses Pat Curtis and Vonnie Johnson, the small bridesmaid was Carol Wood and the page boy, Michael Burch. Best man was Mr Michael Botting and the ushers were Messrs R Langston and Colin Wood.

Following a reception at the Globe Hotel, Torrington, Mr and Mrs Pengilly left for a honeymoon at Cheltenham. Among the presents received were a present from the bride’s employer, Mr Beck, at Scott’s Bakeries, Stibb Cross, and an electric wall heater, bathroom heater, soup plates and a pyrex dish, from the bridegroom’s workmates at Messrs Leetes, of Bideford. The cake was made by Scotts Bakeries.

Full Gazette article is dated 11 April 1968

Mr C Palmer and Miss S M Bliman

The marriage took place at St Mary’s Church, Bideford, of Mr Clifford John Palmer, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Palmer, 2 Stanhope Terrace, Bideford, and Miss Sheila Margaret Bliman, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs D J Bliman, 3 Barton Tors, Bideford.

The bridegroom is a member of the Appledore Inn darts team. The Rector, Rev T Derwent Davies, officiated and Mr J R Trigger accompanied the hymns. Bridesmaids were the Misses Alexandra Palmer, Caroline Bromell, and Tracey Little. Andrew Little was the page. Mr Stuart Palmer was best man. A reception was held at the Royal Hotel, Bideford.

Among the gifts were an electric clock from the management and staff of Jaquemands Ltd, where the bride is employed, and blankets and towels from the bridegroom’s employers, J Leete and Co Ltd, and fellow employees. Mrs Jean Green, a friend of the bride, made her dress and the outfits of bridesmaids and page.

The full Gazette article is dated 11 April 1968

Mr Paul Morrish and Miss Valerie Steer

The wedding has taken place at Lavington Congregational Church, Bideford, of Mr Paul Francis Morrish, only son of Mr and Mrs E Morrish, 3 Rockmount Terrace, Bideford, and Miss Valerie Joyce Steer, only daughter of Mr and Mrs L Steer, Holmfield, Torrington Street, Bideford.

The Rev Gladys Smith officiated and the organist, Mr D Whittington, accompanied the hymns. Bridesmaids were the bride’s cousins, Misses Susan and Carolyn Davis and Michelle Jeffery. Best man was Mr Dennis Waters and the ushers were Messrs Albert Harris, bride’s cousin, and John Hare. Horseshoe good luck tokens were presented to the bride by Michelle Jeffery and Mark Stevens.

Following a reception at the Royal Hotel, Mr and Mrs Morrish left for a honeymoon in London. Among the presents were a cheque and clock from the directors and staff of the Western Counties and Barnstaple Building Society where the bride is employed, a copper companion set from the staff at Heard Bros, where the bridegroom is employed and a New English Bible from the Rev Gladys Smith. Flowers were supplied by Messrs Braund Bros and the wedding cake by Richards’ Bakeries, Northam.

The full Gazette article is dated 11 April 1968