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Transcribed by Kay Collins
Co-op Newsclips
These newsclips are copied from a bundle collected
by Mr. Len Parkinson in the 1960s & 1970s.

From time to time we may add more as they come to hand.

Rushden Echo, 2nd May 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins

26 years ago May 1898

The Rushden Co-operative Society, without discussion, rejected a motion to rescind a resolution passed in 1894 that the society should take no part in politics.

Rushden Argus, 27th March 1914, transcribed by Kay Collins

Window Dressing—The Rushden Co-operative Society’s millinery window is a very charming example of perfection in window dressing. “The Dawn of Spring” is the title of an artistic effort which smiled with disdain at the large snowflakes on Friday.

The Rushden Echo, 7th December 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins

The Rushden Co-operative Orchestral Band visited the V.A.D. Hospital on Tuesday, and gave an interesting programme............
We know nothing of this band - please can you help?

Rushden Echo, 1st August 1924, transcribed by Kay Collins

Mr W J Cure was appointed general manager of the Rushden Co-operative Society.

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