March 1972
3 March 1972
Braddick – On February 24th, 1972 at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Dorothy and Graham, a son, brother for Sharon, Julie and Louise.
Ford – on February 27th, 1972, at Simpson Memorial Hospital, Edinburgh, to Dr and Mrs Peter Ford (née Gillyan Bennett), a son Andrew.
Hearn – On February 24th, 1972, to Peter and Margaret, at N.D.D.H.M.U. a daughter, Sharon Marie, sister for Philip.
Parslow – On February 22nd, 1972, at Chipping Sodbury Maternity Hospital, to Roger and Mary (née Phillips), a daughter, Sarah.
Petherbridge – On February 20th, 1972 at N.D.D.H.M.U. to Michael and Hazel (née Squires, a son Stephen Michael.
Scollard Kerr – On February 13th 1972 at B.M.H. Hanover, to Danny and Pat (née Owen), a daughter Jennifer Lee.
Smith – On February 22nd, 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 26th, 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 15th, 1972, at B.M.H. Munster, West Germany, to Susan (nee Parsons) and Peter Carey, a son, Daniel John.
Jordan – On February 29th 1972, at the Vale of Leven Hospital, Dunbartonshire, to Peter and Nancy Morwenna (nee Gorrell), a son, Michael Trelawny.
Plows – On March 1st 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 4th 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 14th 1932, at St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Torrington, by the Rev. Emlyn Jones, William to Alice.
17 March 1972
Curd – On March 12th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, to Christopher and Marjorie (nee Godbold) a son, Jonathan James, brother for David.
Mules – On March 6th, 1972, to Rita (nee Ogden) and Mick, a son Stephen Paul, born in Munster, West Germany.
Ogilvie – On March 5th, 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 4th 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 11th, 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 22nd, 1947, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford by the Rev. A. Beddow, Kenneth to Constance.
Copp-Penhale – On March 22nd, 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 19th, 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, Bideford, to Dennis and Joan (nee Sanders) a son, Troy Dennis, brother for Katrina.
Rendle – On March 10th, 1972, to Wendy and David, a daughter, Rebecca Helen, a sister for Phillipa.
Way – On March 11th, 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 11th, 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 18th, 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 11th, 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 20th, 1972, at the Devonport Maternity Home, Plymouth, to Barry and Marie (nee Stamp), a daughter Melanie Louise, sister for Paul.
Oke – On March 23rd, 1972, to Elizabeth and Reg, a daughter, Rachel Jane, sister for Andrew and Timothy. Thanks to staff of Grenville Nursing Home.
White – On March 23rd, 1972, at the City Hospital, Exeter, to Mary (nee Pickett) and Patrick, a son, Richard John.
Wood – On March 22nd, 1972, at the N.D.D.H.M.U. Barnstaple, to Peter and Phyllis (nee Beer) a son, Geoffrey Richard.
Wright – On March 23rd, 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 24th, 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 6th, 1922, at All Hallows Church, Woolsery, by Reverend Courtney Burrough, James Henry to Gertrude Cory.