Cubs Killed Near Irchester – The Oakley hounds met at Hinwick on Tuesday morning, and proceeded to Knuston, two cubs being found near the railway not far from Irchester station. One cub started across the field, but suddenly ran back into the covert from whence it once more emerged, only to run back again. Before it could regain the covert, hounds got hold of it and killed it. Meantime the second cub got away into some bushes, and here, after killing the first cub, the hounds soon found it. The cub ran into the brook, where it turned on one of the hounds, but it was soon overpowered by the pack and killed in the middle of the stream. Hounds then left for Wollaston Park. There was a fairly good company out.

Hinwick – An Awkward Predicament—Mr. Clayson, of Harrold, who was driving on Sunday afternoon last to Irchester to conduct services at the Baptist Chapel there had an unpleasant experience between Hinwick and Farndish. The gale had blown down a tree, which lay right across the road, so that the trap could not get past. There was no time for Mr. Clayson to drive to Irchester by way of Wymington and Rushden, so he sent his companion with the trap via Rushden while he himself walked to Irchester across country. Meanwhile word was sent to the Podington policeman, who took steps to have the tree removed.

Hinwick - Flax—At the meeting of the Higham and Rushden Water Board on Monday the Surveyor (Mr. W. Madin) reported: “Since the last meeting of the Board we have made a connection off the pumping main in Podington parish to supply the camp of flax pickers on the Hinwick estate. The Board’s men were assisted by the Royal Engineers, who laid the mains, fixed the tanks, etc. There is a good supply available, but, owing to the limited storage capacity, it will probably be necessary to pump for a little while each Sunday”. A large number of girls arrived early this week. Arrangements are being made locally to provide the flax pickers with amusements.

A Garden Fete was held in the grounds of Hinwick Hall, on Saturday last, in aid of the Nursing Association. Large numbers of visitors came from near and far. A tennis tournament, several concerts, and many side-shows were provided. The function was a huge success.

The Oldest Inhabitant—A few days ago Mr. Draper, of Hinwick, celebrated his 92nd birthday. He is the oldest inhabitant in Podington and Hinwick, and he still enjoys good health.

A Schneider Trophy Sensation
It was revealed this week that during the practices for the Schneider Trophy contest a critical experience befell the chief of the High Speed Flight, Wing Commander A H Orlebar (who, of course, has associations with Hinwick Hall).

One of the 1929 Schneider Trophy seaplanes, an S6A, to which new and bigger floats had been fitted to hold the greater quantity of fuel needed, was taken up by Squadron-Leader Orlebar for the first test.

Suddenly the tail of the seaplane began to “flutter”. This is a violent and very rapid oscillation which, reacting on the pilot’s controls cannot be stopped.

Even on an ordinary slow aeroplane undergoing preliminary type tests it is a terrifying experience, for the controls tend to master the pilot.

The controls break, and the machine falls out of control, with inevitably fatal results, save for a parachute, an accessory not carried in Schneider Trophy seaplanes.

Squadron-Leader Orlebar landed at the mouth of Beaulieu River. Calshot saw it closely, and on the instant fast motor-boats were despatched in the almost vain hope of being of service.

Rushden Echo, 24^th Mar 1944, transcribed by Kay Collins

Podington’s First “International”
American Air Sergeant Weds English Girl

The wedding between Sergt. Joe G Skarzynski, of the U.S.A.A.F. and Miss Lillian Taylor, of Southport, which took place at Podington last Saturday, was the first Anglo-American marriage to be held there, and was conducted in the Parish Church by the Rev. V. J. H. Coles.

The bride is the second daughter of Mrs. H. Taylor, of 10 Banastre-road, Southport, Lancs., and the groom is the eldest son of Mr. Joseph V. Skarzynski, of 2313 W Mitchell-street, Milwaukee, Wisc., U.S.A.

Attired in a blue costume with wine coloured accessories and carrying a bouquet of white carnations and fern, the bride was given away by Mr. James Albert Roberts. In attendance were Miss Evelyn Joyce Bowers and Miss Rebecca Taylor, of Southport. Both wore dresses of a London tan shade and had corsages of orchids.

Ed. Ellington, U.S.A.A.F., of Lorin Blanchard, carried out the duties of best man.

A reception followed at Hinwick Lodge, and the wedding cake was a gift of the U.S.A.A.F.  For the journey to Southport, where the honeymoon was spent, the bride was wearing a grey ensemble.