8 PASS COURSE IN SALESMANSHIP
Eight Plymouth members of the Devon sub-area staff of the South
Western Electricity Board have successfully completed the salesmanship
training course conducted by the British Electrical Development
Association and have been awarded the BEDA domestic electricity
salesmanship certificate.
They are Messrs D S Bennett, F B Jenkins, T H Pannell, D W H Simpson, E
M Gunn, R A Dewar, H L Watkins and W A Wren. Mr Bennett passed with
distinction and Messers Jenkins, Pannell and Simpson with credit.
Ernest Montgommery ‘Monty’ Gunn – My Great Uncle
Picture of 5 swim-suited girls captioned: The winner of the 1964 Plymouth
Bathing Belle contest, 18-year-old Anne Hazelden (right), with other
contestants, after the judging at the Tinside pool yesterday.
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TREVAN-WOOLCOCK – 15th July 1916 at St Peter’s Church, Plymouth, by
Rev Duncan Armytage, Sydney Herbert to Beatrice Marina. Present
address 19 Brancker-road Milehouse Plymouth
Wedding notice of my Great Grandparents
COOK – On Nov 13, at Durnsford Lodge, Somerset-place, Stoke, to
Barbara (nee Trevan) wife of H G H Cook Lieut RNVR, a Daughter
Birth notice of my Mother
HIGHEST PRICES PAID Woodworm-affected furniture, Chandeliers China,
Good Furniture. – Please address letters to The Store, Sea View-Villas, St
George’s-avenue Peverell Plymouth 37511
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WEDDING COOK-TREVAN AT PLYMOUTH
Miss Barbara Daisy Trevan, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs S H Trevan of 19
Brancker-road, Peverell, was presented with two horseshoes after her
marriage at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Plymouth, yesterday.
The Bridegroom was Mr H G H Cook, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G A Cook of
Durnsford Lodge, Somerset Place, Stoke, Devonport.
Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Rev C I Foley, Mr F Cook, bridegroom’s
brother, was best man, and ushers were Messrs R Mason and J Archer. Mr
A Doyle was at the organ.
Given away by her father, the bride wore ivory satin cut on princess lines
with train, and embroidered veil held in place by a coronet of orange
blossom, she carried Madonna lilies.
Attendants were Misses A W Trevan (bride’s sister) P Haimes
(bridegroom’s cousin) J Lucas (bride’s cousin) M Cook (bridegroom’s
sister) M Lusmore (bride’s friend) and Master A Cook (bridegroom’s
brother). The girls wore Marina green georgette over taffeta, the two
seniors wearing Dolly Vardon hats and carrying tulips and lilac. The
younger attendants wore poke bonnets and carried baskets of flowers.
The bride and bridegroom left for Lynton and Lynmouth, the bride wearing
a blue coat cut on princess lines, trimmed with grey squirrel, and hat to
match.
Wedding of my Grandparents
URRY, VIOLA MARY
In loving memory of Viola Mary Urry who died peacefully November 23rd
1999 aged 81 years. Her son Allan thanks all those whose friendship and
care enriched her life.
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TREVAN – Archibald Henry, Saturday 15th April, suddenly at St James’
Hospital Battersea, late of Admiralty, beloved husband of Elsie Elizabeth,
and son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Smith, Lee-on-Solent. Funeral Today, Two
pm, St Gabriel’s Church for Plymouth Old Cemetery
Funeral notice of my Great, Great Uncle, brother of my Great Grandfather
Sydney Herbert Trevan c1934 or later
TREVAN – Archibald Henry, Saturday 15th April, at St James’ Hospital
Battersea, loving brother of Sydney, Daisy and Winnie, and brother-in-law
of Beatie and Harry.
Funeral notice of my Great, Great Uncle, brother of my Great Grandfather
Sydney Herbert Trevan c1934 or later
ISAAC – On February 4 1974, to Ann (nee Bevan) and David, God’s gift of
a son (Richard John), a little brother for Melanie. Grateful thanks to staff
at Alexandra Nursing Home.
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GIRL PILLION RIDER HURT
A 16-year-old girl pillion passenger on a motor cycle was taken to Battle
Hospital, Reading, with head injuries after an accident with a car at the
junction of Tilehurst Road and Cranbury Road, Reading on Monday night.
She was Miss Patricia Brown of 4 Severn Way Tilehurst. The motor cycle
was being driven by Mr Graham Joel (20) of 161 The Meadway, Tilehurst.
The car was being driven by Mr H F Skidmore, of 324 Tilehurst Road,
Reading. Mr Skidmore, a former officer in the St John Ambulance Brigade,
administered first aid on the spot.
On Wednesday, Patricia’s condition was fair.
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McALLISTER, LILY MARY ALICE
Aged 93 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Mount Gould
Hospital on May 8th.
Re-united with loving husband ‘Mac’ (Reginald George).
Loving mother to Stuart – Sadly missed.
‘Tender, loving, full of care, Always helping, always there.
Putting others first – so true,
Now the good Lord cares for you’.
A Service to celebrate her long life will be held at Emmanuel Church,
Mannamead Road, Plymouth at 1pm on Wednesday 17th May. Flowers, or
donations if desired payable to ‘The Stroke Association’ C/O Co-operative
Funeral Services, 12-14 Morshead Road, Crownhill, Plymouth.
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THANKS
Cook – Mrs Cook and family of Durnsford Lodge, Stoke wish to THANK
relatives and friends for their kind sympathy in their very sad loss.
To do with my Mother’s family but not known who died.
Picture of bride and groom captioned – Mr Richard J Lillicrap with his
bride, Miss Joyce Anderson, daughter of Lieut and Mrs F G Anderson, of
19, Berrow Park-road, after their marriage at Sherwell Congregational
Church Plymouth.
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RAPSON – On December 30 at 20 Rowden-street, Peverell, William, aged
74, husband of Ethel (nee Pett). Funeral Thursday, January 3, 1.15pm,
service at St Gabriel’s.
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RAPSON – On December 30 at 20 Rowden-street, Peverell, William, aged
74, dearly-loved dad of Daisy, son-in-law Jimmie, dearest Grandad of
Keith.
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RAPSON – On December 30 at 20 Rowden-street, Peverell, William, aged
74, dearest dad of Lily, son-in-law Bill.
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WOOLCOCK – Mr Woolcock and family wish to THANK relatives, friends
and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and beautiful floral
tributes during their recent sad bereavement.
Probably to do with my Great Grandmother’s (Beatrice Marina Trevan nee
Woolcock) family. Possibly relates to next clipping or later clipping of Roy
Woolcock.
WOOLCOCK – On December 28, at Cross Park House, Hartley, Violet
beloved wife of Joseph (deceased), loving mother of Lillian and Olive,
mother-in-law of Bob and Ron, grandmother of John and Lesley, Peter and
Sandra and Steven, great-grandmother of Ian, Jeffrey and Christian.
Funeral Service Friday, January 4, 11.30am at Western Mill Crematorium.
If so desired, floral tributes by Ten am Chapel of Repose, 444, Union
Street.
Probably to do with my Great Grandmother’s (Beatrice Marina Trevan nee
Woolcock) family. Possibly relates to previous clipping.
SMITH-COOK – On June 6, at the Catholic Cathedral, by the Very Rev
Canon G F Cantell, Harold Stanley Smith, youngest son of the late Mr and
Mrs H Smith, of Glossop Derbyshire to Mary Haimes Cook, only daughter
of Mr George A Cook BEM and Mrs Cook of Durnsford Lodge, SomersetPlace Stoke.
Marriage notice of member of my Mother’s family.
WOOLCOCK – Sgt Roy H Woolcock W.O.P./A.G. R.A.F. V.R. aged 21 years,
who lost his life on active service, 1943, dearly-loved only son of Mr and
Mrs Woolcock, 21, Clifton-Place, also beloved brother of Dorothy and Ivy,
brothers-in-law Stan and Len (India), dear uncle of John and Jill. Funeral
service at St Matthias, Wednesday, 22nd, Two pm. A duty nobly done.
Probably to do with my Great Grandmother’s (Beatrice Marina Trevan nee
Woolcock) family. Possibly relates to previous THANKS clipping.
TREVAN – On February 5, at Greenbank Hospital, Sydney Herbert, of 19,
Brancker-road, the loving husband of Beatrice and dear Father of Barbara
and Audrey. Funeral service Two pm, Friday February 9, Stoke Damerel
Church, thence to Efford Crematorium. “Thy will be done.”
Funeral notice of my Great Grandfather dating from 1962.
WOOLCOCK – On February 9, at S.D. and E.C. Hospital, Bessie Louise,
aged 67, beloved wife of Harry, of 21, Clifton-place, dearest mother of
Dorothy, Ivy and Roy (deceased), sons-in-law Stan and Jerry,
grandchildren John and Jill. Funeral service at St Matthias Church at 2.30
pm February 15
Probably to do with my Great Grandmother’s (Beatrice Marina Trevan nee
Woolcock) family. Possibly relates to previous THANKS clipping.
Photograph captioned: Former chairman of Devonport Young
Conservatives, Mr John Cocking, of 13, Vine Gardens, Milehouse, and his
bride, Miss Maria Anne Haimes Cook, of 74, Alma Road, Plymouth – who
was vice-chairman – leaving the Church of Christ the King, after today’s
wedding. The bride was attended by Miss Anna Veronica Haimes Cook,
Miss Janet Dobinson (bridegroom’s step-sister) and three-year-old Ruth
Cocking (bridegroom’s half sister). Mr Christopher Haimes Cook was best
man.
My folk’s wedding picture!! (16/10/1968)