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.

The wedding took place on Saturday at Appledore Congregational Church of Mr Christopher Hamilton Curd, of Kilmorie, West Yelland, Fremington, and Miss Marjorie Godbold, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W Godbold, of Engeldene, 29 Myrtle Street, Appledore.

The Rev W E Haggett officiated, organist was Mr J Beara. Bridesmaids were the bride’s sister, Suzanne, and the bridegroom’s sister, Ann. Best man was Mr M Green. Following a reception at Durrant House Hotel, Northam, Mr and Mrs Curd left for a honeymoon in Jersey.

Among presents received were a silver cigarette case and table lighter and a barometer from the staff and management of Appledore Shipbuilders Ltd where the bridegroom is employed as a draughtsman and a cheque from Messrs Fulfords of Appledore, where the bride is employed. On leaving the church the bride was presented with lucky horseshoes by Miss Sharon Lang and Suzanne Carney. The cake was made by Raymonds of Barnstaple; the flowers were supplied by Trumps of Barnstaple; and the arrangement of flowers in the church was by Mrs A E Powe, of Appledore. Full Gazette article dated 5 April 1968

Gazette article dated 5 April 1968

Marriages - Gazette 5 April 1968

Chase-Williams – On March 30 1968 at St Michaels, Bray, near Maidenhead, Heather Margaret, only daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Williams, formerly of 7 Pynes Lane, Bideford, to Peter John, only son of Mr and Mrs J Chase.

Curd-Godbold – On March 30 1968 at the Congregational Church, Appledore, by Rev W Haggett, Christopher, only son of Mr and Mrs R D Curd, Kilmorie, West Yelland, Fremington, and Marjorie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W Godbold, Engledene, 29 Myrtle Street, Appledore.

Hall-Westcott – On March 30 1968 at Bideford Baptist Church by Rev Alan Fleetwood, assisted by Rev Eric Knight, David John, only son of Mr and Mrs Donald Hall, Eastcote, Middlesex, to Gillian Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Westacott, Lansdowne Terrace, Bideford

Harris-Hedden – On Saturday March 30 1968 at Lavington Congregational Church, Bideford, by the Rev Gladys Smith, Gordon, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Gordon Harris, Trehurse, Kingsley Road, Bideford, to Sheila, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A Hedden, 8 Chantry Avenue, Bideford.

Morrish-Steer – On March 30 1968 at Lavington Church, Bideford, Paul Francis, only son of Mr and Mrs E Morrish, 3 Rockmount Terrace, Bideford, and Valerie Joyce, only daughter of Mr and Mrs L Steer, Holmfield, Torrington Street, Bideford.

Pengilly-Parkhouse – On March 27 1968 at St Mary’s Church, Bideford, Keith, only son of Mr and Mrs C Pengilly, 3 Underdown, Clovelly, to Jennifer, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R Parkhouse, 5 Capern Road, Bideford.

Pengilly-Sanders – On March 30 1968 at Langtree Parish Church, by Rev R A Wallington, Dennis, only son of Mr and Mrs G Pengilly, 41 Old Town, Bideford, and Joan, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J Sanders, Stibb Cross.

Walsh- Jewell – On March 30 1968 at St Mary’s Church, Appledore, by the Rev R C Dixon, Michael, only son of Mr and Mrs J Walsh, of Appledore, to Marilyn Rose, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J Jewell, of Appledore.

Births and Engagements

Hearn – On March 21 1973, at the NDDHMU, to Michael and Susan (nee Hare) a son, Marcus Patrick.Mitchell – On March 26 1973 at the NDDHMU, to Roy and Clare, a daughter, Charlotte Elaine, sister for Andrew. Grateful thanks to all concerned.

Williams – On March 18 1973, at the NDDHMU, to Terry and Jenny (nee Moyse), God’s gift of a daughter, Amanda, a sister for Joanna. Grateful thanks to all concerned.

McMurray-Tucker – the engagement is announced between Michael, second son of Mr and Mrs D J McMurray, of Saunton Golf Club, Saunton, and Pamela, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Tucker, of Commons Farm, Westward Ho!

Turner-Page – Mr and Mrs J Page, 36 New Street, Torrington, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their elder daughter, Susan, to Philip, only son of Mr and Mrs E Turner, Richmond, Surrey.

Vincent-Bowden – both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement between Linda, second daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Bowden, 7 Sea View Road, Northam and David, only son of Mr and Mrs H R Vincent, 55 Sentry Corner, Bideford.

Gazette article dated 30 March 1973