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January 1923
At the RUDC meeting it was suggested that a room in one of the Rushden Schools should be equipped for science teaching. The matter would be looked into.
A Covent Garden Opera was heard on Rushden radio – “an evening with ‘phones on one’s head can easily beat the usual forms of entertainment that cost money”.
Northants Senior Cup: Rushden 17 – Peterborough Westwood 0.
The Windmill Club installed a wireless receiver with a high mast in the corner of a garden near Glassbrook Road to receive signals.
February 1923
Rushden sometimes bemoaned the lack of a large hall suitable for various purposes, but recent happenings suggested that even an ante‑room was difficult to secure when an inquest had to be held in a public house.
Four women were fined £1 for stealing goods from a Jumble Sale at South End which was held by St.Mary’s Girl Guides. There were crowds there and the women picked up articles and walked away. All paid 5 shillings costs.
March 1923
The Rushden Coffee Tavern Company reported a successful year with a profit of £116.16s.3d.
Letter appeared in the Rushden Echo. The writer had found a large carved image of an angel in a curio shop in Northampton. Formerly it had hair and wings and was probably a 15th century carving. A label stated that it was once in Rushden Church. Why had it been removed? Did anyone know?
Molly Sadler saved the life of a little Wymington girl. They were playing in a field where a cricket match was taking place and their ball went over onto the railway line. She saw a train coming and took little Megan Desborough, 3 years old, away quickly and averted a disaster.
Clipson Bros & Co, 131 High Street, opened a new department which was devoted to wireless. Mr Cecil Clarke acted as consulting advisory expert.
The beautiful surroundings of the War Memorial had been damaged during the past winter. On Saturday and Sunday nights a crowd of youngsters had been carrying on with a lot of rowdyism and rough play, jumping off the back of the seats on to the grass.
April 1923
Rushden Co‑op Society inaugurated a new venture in the form of an exhibition of their products in the Co‑op Hall. Boots were displayed which had been made at the Rushden CWS factory.
May 1923
A well-known Rushden shop, Charlie Robinson’s, sold models of the War Memorial bearing the Rushden crest. They were made of china and sold at 2/6d, with a 2 inches square base and were 6 inches high.
Meetings were held over the weekend to celebrate the Women’s Adult School coming of age. The speaker was Miss Alice Robson BSc of Huddersfield. A cake was made by Mrs Geary who was an original member.
The RUDC was urged by the Women’s Co‑op Guild to build more houses in view of the terrible shortage.
The Roads & Bridges Committee of the County Council recommended closing Duck Street, Little Street and Mannings Street to traffic. This was due to the heavy traffic.
The wedding took place of Capt Hector MacLeod to Miss Nellie Tailby of Higham Road, Rushden. Capt MacLeod was the man who had driven the tank to Rushden Spencer Park and presented it on behalf of the War Savings Committee to Rushden Council.
June 1923
Rushden & Higham Ferrers Water Board reported that the long spell of fine weather would not cause any suffering through a water shortage. The area had received the heaviest rainfall in the winter for 19 years.
A letter had been received by the RUDC from Roe Bros regarding cows walking on the pavement whilst being driven through the streets. The Sanitary Inspector was instructed to communicate with all cow keepers in the district to the effect that when being driven through the streets the cows must be kept off the path. |
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July 1923
220 employees of John White had an enjoyable charabanc outing to Leamington Spa and Warwick. They had an excellent lunch and arrived back in Rushden at 1am.
The Wesleyan Reform Union Conference was held in Rushden at the Independent Wesleyan Church. Under discussion was a union with the Independent Methodists. In the Wesleyan Reform Union there were 423 preachers, 206 Churches, the adult membership was 7,469, with 730 junior members and 22,000 scholars.
Rushden Town Silver Prize Band were awarded 1st prize in a waltz contest held at Irthlingborough. M.J.Roberts and A.Robinson were awarded medals for fine solo playing.
The Golden Wedding of the well-known Nurse Goosey was celebrated.
Three officials from the Ministry of Health visited Rushden Sanatorium. They were more than pleased with what they had seen. The chief official said that in many respects Rushden Sanatorium might be set up as an example to every authority in England.
August 1923
A letter in the Rushden Echo asked if managers of picture-places and places of amusement could lower their prices of admission to their shows. He believed that they would lose very little by doing so as many families could not go as the prices were too high. A 25% reduction would be very welcome.
A large new factory was opened after the August break. Tecnic Boot Co Ltd in Bedford Road had been built by Packwood and Sons. Employees who brought dinner to work were able to heat it on a large stove, and drinking fountains were fitted in various departments.
The RUDC Chairman reported that youths had been caught playing cards for money in Spencer Park. It was resolved that proceedings would be taken against them.
At the Factory Flower Show, Summit Boot Works (Horace Wright, Principal) offered prizes to his employees. A large bench at the factory was used for the displays. It was felt that innovations of this type should be copied by other factories.
Mr J.H.Nunley, tailor of Queen Street, and who was disabled, travelled 117 miles on a hand‑propelled bicycle to Brighton for his holiday. He had perfect weather for the tour and had no difficulty going through London. The following year he planned to go to Yarmouth by bike.
September 1923
At the end of the season the Denton twins both averaged 53 runs to top the Rushden Town averages.
An additional train for football enthusiasts left Rushden at 12.40pm to Wellingborough to connect with a Northampton train.
October 1923
Rushden Adult School Male Voice Choir performed at a concert held in aid of Rushden Mission Cricket Club. Comic songs were sung by Mr ‘Tiddley’ Smith.
Rushden Health Committee met to discuss the need for ‘After Care’ of tuberculosis patients after listening to a lecture by Dr Muriset.
November 1923
Large Advert headed: Join Charlie’s Christmas Club – referring to C.Robinson’s display of goods – dolls, teddies, games, table tennis etc.
At the RUDC meeting plans were proposed for Rushden Co‑op to build a shop in Hove Road.
December 1923
At the RUDC meeting plans were proposed for six bungalows to be built on the
Court Estate, and more bungalows to be built in Wymington Road.
The Secretary of the Library Committee reported that 32,764 books had been issued in the past year.
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