South Yorkshire Times, January 12th, 1932
To Enter Theological College
Mr. Herbert Hicks, B.A., son of Mrs. and the late Mr. T. Hicks, 112 Meadow View, is to enter Ridley Hall Theological College, Cambridge, in October to prepare for ordination in the Leicester diocese.
Mr. Hicks began his education at Kilnhurst Council School, attended the Mexboro’ Secondary School and from there went to Durham, where he took his B.A.
He is well-known in the district, having associated himself with many social activities. He is connected with the Swinton Players and took part in their production of “Alice in Wonderland” at the Church Hall, Swinton, this week.
He has an excellent reputation as a speaker. Exactly a year ago he was licensed at Kilnhurst Parish Church as a lay reader and has frequently conducted services.