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1939 Quarter 2

All Quiet at Swinton- Retiring Members Returned.

April 1939
South Yorkshire Times, April 7th, 1939. The fact that only two wards where being contested drained much of the interest out of the Swinton elections,...

Collapsed In Market- Sudden Death of Co-operative Manager

April 1939
South Yorkshire Times, April 7th, 1939. The death occurred suddenly at Doncaster on Saturday at the age of 58, of Mr. Samuel Gill, of Wentworth...

A.R.P Social And Dinner

April 1939
South Yorkshire Times, April 7th, 1939. Picture taken at last week’s A.R.P social and dinner at Swinton. On top table are seen Mr. G. Baker,...

Married On Sunday – Pretty Ceremony At Kilnhurst.

April 1939
South Yorkshire Times, April 21st 1939. The Bridal Party outside the church after the ceremony. There was a pity ceremony at Kilnhurst on Sunday when Miss...

Wedding – Senior & Honeyman

April 1939
South Yorkshire Times, April 14th 1939 The wedding took place at Kilnhurst Bethel Methodist Church on Monday of Miss Weber Vera Senior, only daughter of Mr...

Council Civic Parade to Kilnhurst Church

May 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 19 May 1939 Swinton Council Civic Parade in the rain on Sunday. Coun. F Tingle leads the parade to Kilnhurst...

Civic Parades In The Rain

May 1939
South Yorkshire Times, May 19th, 1939 Civic parades in the rain on Sunday. Above; Swinton Council led by Coun. F. Tingle (Chairman), walking in procession...

Memorable Wembley Final

May 1939
South Yorkshire Times May 12th, 1939. Burton (Wolves) In yet another memorable cup year, South Yorkshire served up its share of soccer talent at Wembley. Players like...

Montagu Hospital – The Week’s Casualty List

May 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Friday 05 May 1939 Montagu Hospital The Week's Casualty List Admitted cases at the Montagu Hospital during the week have...

Unusual Adjournment During Inquest on Kilnhurst Man

June 1939
Mexborough & Swinton Times, June 30, 1939 Unusual Adjournment During Inquest on Kilnhurst Man An inquest on Joseph Edward Mason (73). retired collier, of 41...