Mr. Clifford Hannaford and his wife Minnie

WHEN Clifford Hannaford had to go to war in 1940 his wife Minnie took over his job as head of the furnishing department of Rushden Co-operative Society.

Mr. Hannaford was de­mobbed in 1946 and went back to his old job but his wife decided to continue working with the society, and at the weekend they both retired.

At a ceremony in the evening at the Falcon Hotel, Uppingham, the society's president, Mr. W. S. Bayes, presented Mr. Hannaford with a cheque on behalf of the society.

On behalf of the departmental heads the managing secretary, Mr. R. Griffiths, gave Mr. Hannaford a stereo record player and Mrs. Hannaford a set of records.

Devon

Mr. Hannaford, who was born in Devon joined the Co-operative Society at Paignton in 1921.

Now the couple, who live at 76 Washbrook Road, Rushden, are hoping to get around to watch local sport.