The Rushden Argus January 30^th 1920, transcribed by Susan Manton

Opening of Church Army Hut at Rushden

Church Army Hut in Irchester Road

We print a photograph of the Church Army Hut which has been recently erected at Rushden, on the Irchester Road near the Oakley. This hut will be conducted by the Church Army as a social centre for all adults, free of charge and should prove a valuable addition to the work of the Army in the town. The attractions will include a reading room, and two billiard tables and concerts will be frequently held while light refreshments will be obtainable.

The Vicar of St. Peter’s the Rev. Ion Carroll is mainly responsible for the coming of this institution and the ground for the building and an adjoining tennis court and bowling green in connection with the hut has been generously sold at half its value by Mr. R. Marriott. The £300 guarantee required has been provided by subscriptions collected by the Rev. Ion Carroll.

Rushden Echo, January 25^th 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins

Church Army—On Sunday last a good congregation was addressed by Mrs I Twelftree, of Rushden. The speaker took for her subject “True Christianity.” Miss Nicholls rendered charming solos and was well applauded.

Rushden Echo, 12^th September 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins

Departure—Capt. and Mrs F Harfitt, of the Rushden Church Army Social Centre, will be leaving the town within the next few days, much to the regret of their many freinds. Under Capt. Harfitt’s administration the Rushden Centre had begun again to be an influence for much good in the town, when, owing to an unfortunate dispute, the Bishop had to order the closing of the Centre for a time. Capt. and Mrs Harfitt will take charge of a Church Army ………………….