Rushden Research Group: 1965 Carnival

Newsclips from the Evening Telegraph - June 1965

1965 Carnival

Rushden Carnival Queen of Industry, Miss Jacqueline Case
with her attendants, Janice Lee (left) and Jennifer Wynd

Mrs. Audrey Perkins, vice-chairman of Rushden Urban Council, crowning Rushden Carnival Queen of Industry, Miss Jacqueline Case, in Spencer Park last night. With Jackie are her two attendants, Janice Lee (left) and Jennifer Wynd

The Carnival Queen of Industry was Miss Jacqueline Case, her attendants Miss Janice Lee and Miss Jennifer Wynd.

Calor Gas float 1965 - Mississippi Steamer was first in its class - (l-r) Margaret Peck, Graham Penness and Gwen Tobin

Industrial 'royalty' at Rushden

Eighteen-year-old Jacqueline Case, 8 Portland Road, Rushden, was chosen Rushden Carnival Queen of Industry for 1965 at a selection dance at Rushden.

Her attendants are Jennifer Wynd, 50 Boundary Avenue, Rushden. and Janice Lee, 56 Headingley Road, Rushden, who are both 17.

The three girls were chosen from a total of ten competitors, at a dance at Rushden Moor Road Youth Centre. Music was by the Mantas and the Road Runners.

The judges were Mrs. D. E. Shrive, vice-chairman of Rushden Urban Council, and Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Griffiths. Jacqueline was presented with her sash of office by the queen for 1964, Miss Carolyn Harvey.

Busy

Both Jacqueline and Jennifer work at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Bedford. Janice is kept busy keeping house for her father, and was one of the "last minute" entrants for the competition.

During the evening photographs were taken by members of the Nene Valley Camera Club.

One of the first official duties of the Queen and her attendants will be to take part in the town carnival on June 26.

Jacqueline Crowned Queen of Industry

Although rough winds and cold weather kept a few people away, the carnival spirit was not dampened as about seventy people saw Miss Jacqueline Case, crowned Rushden Carnival Queen of Industry for 1965, at Spencer Park, Rushden, last night.

Mr. Bernard Palmer, chairman of Rushden Carnival Committee, introduced Mrs. Audrey Perkins, vice-chairman of Rushden Urban Council who performed the crowning ceremony.

Mrs. Perkins was deputising for Mrs. D. E. Shrive, chairman of the council, who is away on business.

Both Mrs. Perkins and Mr. Palmer hoped the weather would improve for the carnival parade and fete tomorrow.

The queen, who was accompanied by her attendants, Miss Janice Lee and Miss Jennifer Wynd, said she was pleased and proud to be chosen and would carry out her engagements to the best of her ability. She also thanked Mrs. Perkins.

The ceremony was followed by a dance, at which the music was provided by the Soundtracks.

Hospital 'At Home' evening realises £150

Mr. R. C. Fletcher, Wellingborough, talking to Carnival Queen of Industry, Jacqueline Case, during her tour last night of the wards at Rushden Hospital with her attendants, Jennifer Wynd and Janice Lee. Conducting the tour is vice-chairman of the After Care Committee, Mr. T. R. Thacker.

RUSHDEN Hospital, Wymington Road last night held its annual "At Home" evening when visitors were invited to tour the wards and meet the patients.

The event, arranged by Rushden TB After Care Committee in aid of the general funds, realised over £150.

Special guests at the event were Rushden Carnival Queen of Industry, Miss Jacqueline Case, and her attendants, Miss Jennifer Wynd and Miss Janice Lee.

Music was provided throughout the evening by Rushden Mission Band.

A general store was run by Mrs. V. Thornton and helpers, other stalls were arranged by Mrs. A. M. York (cakes), Mrs. O. E. Fisher (plants) and members of the After Care Committee (refreshments).

A number of the gifts for the stalls were made by patients of the hospital under the direction of Mrs. E. Hensman.

The Rushden Echo, 2nd July 1965, transcribed by Jim Hollis

Crowds turn out for Rushden Carnival

Bright sunshine brought out the crowds on Saturday for Rushden’s annual carnival procession through the main streets, and the arena events afterwards at Spencer Park.

The carnival procession was led by Rushden firemen, who gave displays on the route, the Rushden Temperance Band and the float of Rushden Carnival Queen of Industry, Miss Jacqueline Case, and her attendants, Miss Janice Lee and Miss Jennifer Wynd.

One of the Query Club's "bangers" provideds a perch for collectors

Others taking part in the procession were Rushden Townswomen’s Guild, Calor Gas Rushden, British Road Services, Irthlingborough, John White Footwear, the Merrymakers Steel Band, Cycle Club Northants, Court Estate Floral Arrangement Club, St. Mary’s Young People’s Fellowship, Rushden Brownies, Rushden Youth Centre, Townsends Garages, Irchester Methodist Sunday School, Rushden Guides, Adams Bros, Ltd, Skew Bridge Ski Club, the Pat Waite Dancing School, Rushden Scouts, Newcombe Bros. and the Rushden Query Motor Club.

Also taking part were Corby Silver Band.

Exhibitions in marquees in the park attracted many visitors. They were arranged by the Nene Valley Camera Club (black and white photographs), and Rushden Centre Women’s Voluntary Service (children’s handicrafts, including flower arrangements). There was a static army display and a mobile gas showroom.

The carnival and fete was opened by the carnival queen, who also presented the prizes. During the afternoon and evening Rushden Temperance Band played, a display was given by the Rushden Bicycle Belles and a push ball match was arranged.

A display was also given by “C” Company 4/5th Battalion the Northamptonshire Regiment TA, the Rushden and District Dog Training Club, Rushden firemen; Higginsons trick cyclists, the Wellingborough Model Aero Club and the Rushden Query Club who provided car sledge racing entertainment.

The carnival day festivities were brought to a close at night with a dance in one of the large marquees to the music of the Roadrunners.

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