Births, Engagements and Marriages
Chugg – On January 26 1973, a Berkeley Cottage Hospital to Elizabeth (nee Carder) and Bill, a son
Dennis – On January 29 1973, at the NDDHMU, to Marilyn (nee Lawrence) and Ernie, the gift of a daughter, Sharon Jane, sister for Stephen.
Ellis – On January 16 1973 at the NDDHMU, Barnstaple, to Robert and Glenis (nee Ebsworthy) the gift of a baby daughter Teresa Marie. Sincere thanks to all concerned.
Lester – On January 23 1973, at the NDDHMU, Robert and Christine (nee Plumb) were blessed at last by a wonderful son, Morley Lewis. Grateful thanks to the doctors and all staff of the Clinic and Bassett Ward. Our thanks to all relations and friends for the interest shown and gifts sent to us and our son. ‘He’s a lucky boy to have so many ready made friends and wonderful relations’ – Chris and Robert Lester.
Turner – On January 29 1973, at the Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion, Edinburgh, to Jean (nee Fowler) and Christopher a son, a brother for Simon.
Violet – On January 24 1973 at the NDDHMU, to Gillian (nee Maynard) and John, the gift of a daughter, Anna Clare, a sister for Rebecca. Sincere thanks to all staff concerned.
Weeks – On January 29 1973, at the NDDHMU, to Paul and Linda (nee Jeffrey) a daughter, Karen. Grateful thanks to all concerned.
Short-Bryant – the engagement has been announced between Donald, fourth son of Mr and Mrs E J Short, 2 Barton Tors, Bideford, and Ann, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S Bryant, 25 Bowden Greent, Bideford. Congratulations from both families.
Croxton-Cunningham – On January 27 1973, at the Registry Office, Bideford, Sheila Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Cunningham, 10 Tomouth Road, Appledore, to Nicholas, only son of Mr and Mrs Croxton, of Bude.
Dunn-Jeffery – On January 27 1973, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford, by The Rev Preb T Derwent Davies, Kelvin John, only son of Mr and Mrs A J Dunn, 3 Waterloo Terrace, Bideford to Christine Mary, second daughter of Mrs G Bignell and step-daughter of Mr G Bignell, 16 South Road, Appledore.