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WELFARE COMMITTEE CELEBRATES ITS CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Mrs A. U. Muxlow in the centre holds a bouquet after the presentation at the Rushden welfare centre last night to celebrate her OBE award.
A special celebration in honour of the award of the OBE to Mrs A. U. Muxlow, chairman of Rushden Infant Welfare Committee, was arranged last night at the welfare centre.
Mrs Muxlow was presented with flowers, fruit and a clock and was guest of honour at a buffet supper, and an entertainment provided later in the evening by the drama group of Rushden Central Townswomen’s Guild and a soloist, Mrs J. Brown.
In a tribute to the work of Mrs Muxlow in the town, Mrs D. Shrive, vice-chairman of Rushden Urban Council, said: “We heard with great pride and pleasure of our chairman’s recognition nationally that she had earned the award of the OBE for her steadfast and faithful service to this town and county.”
Pride
Mrs Shrive told Mrs Muxlow: “To this welfare centre you are still giving your services faithfully and whole-heartedly, for which we do thank you. I can only say to you that your family must be bursting with love and pride for you to be so honoured in this way.
“I am sure everyone will agree with me when I say I don’t think there has been any one lady in Rushden who has given so much public service to the town, and indeed for this centre, as Mrs Muxlow, who has been our chairman since the opening in 1930. This is a wonderful record indeed and I can say for everyone present, and those unable to be here, that we are very grateful indeed for all the years you have given not only to this centre but to this town as a whole.”
During the entertainment later in the evening the play “Anastasia” was presented by three members of the Townswomen’s Guild, Mrs Gwen Slate, Mrs Jean Shelton and Mrs Sylvia Davidson.
Concert
Mrs Doris chairman of Rushden Urban Council has decided to sponsor an old time music hall concert to raise money for charity.
Mrs Shrive she was inspired by the recent musical hall concert organised by the St. Crispin Townswomen's Guild, when an audience and artistes dressed in old time musical costume.
Mrs Shrive has asked various organisations in the town to help her and last night an organising committee was formed. The treasurer is Mr. A. Goulssbra and the secretary, Mr. H.W.Catlin. The date for the concert has been fixed for Febraury 17th at the Windmill Club Rushden.
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Evening Telegraph, 10th July 1965
250 AT WINE AND CHEESE PARTY
Over 250 people attended a wine and cheese party in the garden of 11 Park Road, Rushden, home of Dr. and Mrs. Brian Brook, on Saturday.
The party was organised by members of Rushden Round Table and Ladies Circle, and the money raised will be divided between the two organisations for distribution to local charities.
Guests included the Chairman of Rushden Urban Council, Mrs. D. E. Shrive and Mr. Shrive. The Mayor Higham Ferrers, Mr. H. O. Binder, area chairman of the Ladies Circle, Mrs. Beccy Denny, and her husband, and Round Table area vice-chairman, Mr. David Hughes, and his wife.
Guests were welcomed by Mr. J. Bugby, chairman of Rushden Round Table, and Mrs. P. Cave, chairman of Rushden Ladies Circle.
Mr. Bugby thanked Dr. And Mrs. Brook for the use of their gardens and house.
Main money raising event was a competition with prizes totalling over £100.
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Evening Telegraph, 10th July 1965
EVENT HELD ADDED INTEREST FOR HER
Mrs. Sidney Cook, well-known to radio listeners as Widow Turvey of the “Archers”, had an added interest in the Rushden Committee for Cancer Relief garden party which she opened on Saturday at Rushden – for she was once a sufferer from cancer herself. Mrs. Cook told a large crowd of people who had gathered for the event, in the gardens of Westhill, Wellingborough Road, Rushden, that she was now completely cured.
She said that cancer relief was a cause in which she was very interested because of this. She attributed her cure to the modern methods of treatment which she had received.
Mrs. Cook was introduced by Mr. H. W. Catlin, who acted as chairman. Mr. Catlin, who was accompanied by Mrs. Catlin, welcomed visitors including Mrs. D. E. Shrive, chairman of Rushden Urban Council, and Mr. Shrive, Mrs. A. Perkins, vice-chairman of the council, and Brig. A. Wilson, commanding officer of the Rushden Salvation Army.
Mr. Catlin also thanked all the organisations which had arranged stalls and sideshows to help cancer relief funds and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Brown for allowing the committee to hold the garden party in the grounds of their home. Afterwards flowers were presented to the platform guests by Jane Rollings.
Stalls
Among the organisations which helped to arrange stalls and side shows were Rushden Business and Professional Women’s Club, Rushden Toc H, Rushden Royal Toc H, Higham Ferrers Toc H, Rushden branch of CANUSPA, Rushden CYA and Cosmopolitan Club, Rushden and Higham Ferrers Girl Guides, Rushden Mothers’ Club, Rushden Central Townswomen’s Guild, Rushden St. Crispin Townswomen’s Guild, Rushden and District Query Motor Club, and the Rushden Committee for Cancer Relief.
Entertainment
During the afternoon included displays by the children of the Pat Wait School of Dancing, the Salvation Army group “The Salvos” and Bill Dickens and the Zi-Me-Stompers, New Orleans Jazz Band.
Punch and Judy shows were also given throughout the afternoon.
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Rushden welcomes Quaker campers
Evening Telegraph, July 26th, 1965
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Mrs D. E. Shrive, chairman of Rushden Urban Council, and her husband (right), with Mr H. W. Catlin, chairman of Rushden Youth Committee, talking to Mr Ivan Waltham (left), the leader of the Quaker International Works Camp at an official reception to welcome the campers, at Rushden Youth Centre last night.
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The generosity shown by people of Rushden and the surrounding area in providing utensils, and bedding for the group of young people from various countries who are members of the Quaker International Voluntary Work Camp was described last night at an official welcome meeting for the volunteers to Rushden.
The volunteers are holding their camp at Rushden’s Rock Foundation Hall, where the Christian Youth Association and the Cosmopolitan Club hold their meetings and group activities, for the next three weeks. During this time they will take up an old wooden floor and replace it with one of concrete and will also undertake a certain amount of decorating, cleaning and renovating both inside and out.
Objects
Mr H. W. Catlin acted as chairman for the official welcoming ceremony and introduced the chairman of Rushden Urban Council, Mrs D. E. Shrive, who was accompanied by Mr Shrive, Mr L. Roberts, Mr Paul Smith, chairman of Rushden Youth Centre, Mr A. Edge, of the Rock Foundation Hall, and Mr Ivan Waltham, the leader of the work camp.
Mrs Shrive extended a welcome to the visitors on behalf of the townspeople and said that she hoped the visitors would find many things to enjoy during their stay in the town. She added that she was sure that Rushden people would do all they could to welcome and help the members of the camp.
Mrs Shrive described the objects of the camp at Rushden and said that the members would be going on several outings from Rushden, but would mike up the time for these by working in the evenings and at the weekends.
Mr Walton said that the party did not expect such a large gathering at the Rushden Youth Centre, where the welcome meeting was held.
He added that the members had been impressed with the kindness and helpfulness which had been shown towards them since they had arrived in the town. He said that he had attended a number of work camps but he had never known people to be so willing to help before. He added that the group was “determined to do a good job.”
Equipment
Mr A. Edge, of the Rock Foundation Hall, thanked all those who had helped in providing gas stoves, utensils and bedding for the campers, and described the many offers of help that he had received following the publication of appeals in the “Evening Telegraph” for equipment.
He said that the party would be going on an outing to Cambridge during the next three weeks, and the money for this was raised by a coffee evening organised by the Rushden Adult School.
Mr Roberts, who has been an enthusiastic supporter of Rock Foundation projects in the past, said that the international organisation as a “great power for good.”
He spoke of the two world wars and of the misguided doctrines of individual groups of people, and said that with such organisations as the Quaker International Voluntary Work Camp, aiming at stimulating further international co-operation, there was “a ray of light for the future.”
Mr Roberts proposed an official vote of thanks to Mrs Shrive for welcoming the visitors and this was seconded by Mr Paul Smith.
He made particular mention of Mr Edge and Mrs T. Young, who had spent much time and money in providing a youth club at the Rock Foundation Hall. He also extended a welcome to the members of the Work Camp to attend the activities of the Rushden Youth Centre on club nights.
After the official reception refreshments were provided by Mrs Shrive.
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Quakers visit old people
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Mrs Shrive and her husband accompanying members of the Quaker international voluntary work camp, at Kilburn Place, the Rushden's old peoples home
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The Civic Ball
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The Northampton Civic Ball was held at the Salon, Northampton. Pictured,left to right, are:
The Mayor and Mayoress of Brackley (Councillor and Mrs.F.T.Bartho), The Mayor and Mayoress of Daventry (Councillor and Mrs. Henry Smith),the Mayoress and Mayor of Northampton (Alderman and Mrs. Don Wilson),the Mayoress of Rugby (Mrs.N.M.Assheton),the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire (Mr.A.D.A.Lawson),the Mayor of Rugby (Councillor Mr.N.M.Assheton),the Hon. Mrs Lawson,the Mayoress of Peterborough (Mrs. G.Tyers), the chairman of Wellingborough U.D.C. (councillor A.W.Northern), Mrs.Northern, the chairman of Rushden U.D.C (Mrs D.E.Shrive),the Mayor of Higham Ferrers,(Councillor H.O.Binder), MR.D.E. Shrive, and the Mayor of Peterborough (Mr. G.Tyers).
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New-look Rushden Club Celebrates
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Mrs. D. E. Shrive, Chairman of Rushden Urban District Council, drawing the first pint after she had opened the modernisations
at Rushden Windmill Club. With her are Mr Harry Howarth, MP for Wellingborough, and Mr. W. Furness, club president.
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It was a gala night at Rushden’s Windmill Club, when Mrs D. E. Shrive, chairman of Rushden Urban Council, officially declared open the club’s £20,000 modernisations, which have completely transformed the ground floor of the premises.
Over eight hundred people were in the club for the opening and more crowded in later on. The modernisation, completed in 21 weeks, has included the refitting of the main lounge, carpeting of the floors, extension of the concert room and the fitting out of a completely new bar.
Also present at the opening was Mr Harry Howarth, MP for Wellingborough, and his wife, Mr Keith Tomkins, of Sursham and Tomkins, the architects, and representatives of the Club and Institute Union, breweries and other concerns associated with the club.
Mrs Shrive said, “during my year of office one thing that has impressed me very much is the way local organisations have provided for the people of the town.”
Clubs had been a feature of the town’s social life for many years and not only Rushden but the whole of the county could be proud of the Windmill Club.
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Invitation To Her Majesty's Garden Party
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Evening Telegraph, August 17th 1965
Civic heads attend party at hospital
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Cutting the cake at Rushden and Higham Ferrers TB Care Committee’s party at Rushden Hospital on Saturday are the matron, Miss E. Ward, and the Chairman of Rushden Urban Couincil, Mrs D. E. Shrive. Looking on are the chairman of the committee, Mr A. C. A. Colton, and Mr Shrive.
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Nearly a hundred and fifty guests attended Rushden and Higham Ferrers TB Care Committee’s annual party at Rushden Hospital on Saturday for patients and staff. They included the chairman of Rushden Urban Council, Mrs D. E. Shrive, and Mr Shrive, the Mayor of Higham Ferrers, Mr H. O. Binder, the rector of Rushden, the Rev. D. Elliott, and Mrs N. Colton, wife of the committee chairman.
Mr E. Mayes and Mr H. Sinfield, representing Rushden Bowls Committee men’s section, Mrs O. Tebbutt and Mrs King, representing the women’s section, Rushden Carnival Queen, Miss Jacquline Case and attendants, and Higham Ferrers Personality Queen, Miss Lisette Essom, and attendants.
During the evening old time music hall entertainment was arranged by Mr H. W. Catlin, and the compere was Mrs A. Goulsbra. Musical entertainment was also provided by Paul Burton with his accordion.
The hospital was decorated for the occasion, and during tea music was provided by Charles and his Music.
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Evening Telegraph, July 27, 1965
TV SET PRESENTED TO ELDERLY
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Mr S. W. Bayes (president of Rushden Co-op) switches on the television he presented to Kilburn Place elderly folk’s estate last night. Left to right: Mrs G. W. Marriott, Mrs D. Shrive (chairman of Rushden Urban Council), Mr G. H. Saddington (a resident of Kilburn Place), Mr Bayes and Mr A. Green (vice-president of Rushden Co-op).
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A television set was presented to the residents of Kilburn Place, Rushden, by Mr W. S. Bayes, president of the Rushden Co-operative Society, yesterday evening.
Mrs D. E. Shrive, chairman of Rushden Urban Council, invited Mr Bayes to make the presentation, a short, formal ceremony held in the Kilburn Place community centre.
Mr Bayes told those present that it was the older industrious people in the town who years ago laid a good foundation for the town and its industries to be built up on. He also added that many of the people were old members of the society, and as they have helped other homes and organisations, he felt that the residents of Kilburn Place should also be included.
Thanks were given on behalf of the residents by Mrs G. Marriott, chairman of the Rushden Housing Committee, who said the Co-operative Society had also been very helpful in supplying part of the furniture for the community centre.
After the presentation, refreshments were served, and the television was switched on so that the residents could enjoy their new addition for the rest of the evening.
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Prizewinning Designs Inspected
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Mr.W.L. Perkins, president of Wellingborough branch of NUBSO (centre), with Mrs.D.E.Shrive (right) and
Mrs.A.Swart, both members of the governing body of Rushden Boot and Shoe Technical College, inspecting two of the prizewinning designs after judging .
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Evening Telegraph, Nov 15th, 1965
Rushden SA Centenary Bazaar
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Mrs D. E. Shrive, chairman of Rushden Urban Council, was the guest opener of Rushden Salvation Army’s Centenary Bazaar, held at the Citadel, Rushden, on Saturday.
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Mrs D. E. Shrive, chairman of Rushden Urban Council, makes a purchase at one of the stalls of the Salvation Army centenary bazaar.
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Mrs Shrive, who was accompanied by Mr Shrive, was introduced by the commanding officer of the Rushden Salvation Army, Brigadier A. Wilson. Mrs Shrive thanked the Army for inviting her to open the bazaar, and introduced the vice-chairman of the council, Mrs A. Perkins, who wished the bazaar every success.
Also among the platform guests were Mr C. Ginns, a member of the council, and Mrs Ginns.
Opening the bazaar, Mrs Shrive said how proud she was to be performing the ceremony during the centenary year of the Army, and congratulated the movement on is achievements. She spoke of the good work carried out by the Army both in this country and in all different parts of the world.
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Evening Telegraph, Feb 5th1966
MP Attends Higham's Civic Dinner
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Top table personalities at Higham Ferrers civic diner and dance are,
L to R: Mr.R.Blackwell (Deputy Mayor of Higham Ferrers), Mrs.Blackwell,
Mrs. D.Shrive (Chairman of Rushden Urban Council),
Mr.H.K.Woolsey (Chairman of Irthlingborough Urban Council), Mrs Woolsey
Mrs.Northen, MrA.W.Northen (Chairman of Wellingborough Urban Council),
Mr H.O.Binder (Mayor of Higham Ferrers).
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Mr. Harry Howarth, MP for Wellingborough and his wife were among the guests at Higham Ferrers Civic dinner and dance held in the Parish Rooms last night.
Also present were more than 250 other guests who were greeted by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor and Mayoress after being introduced by the Clerk of Higham Ferrers Borough Council,
Mr. G. H. Crapper.
After a meal there was dancing to Gordon Meadows and his band.
Mr. Binder welcomed the guests after the meal and referred to
Mr. Howarth jokingly as a third of the Labour Goverment's majority. Replying on behalf of the guests, Mr. Northen wished Mr. Binder every success in the rest of his year of office.
Proceeds from the evening went to Higham Ferrers Old People's Welfare Community, Higham Ferrers Youth Club and the Toc H benevolent fund.
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