The Rushden Echo and Argus, 9^th June, 1944, transcribed by Gill Hollis

Mr. John White’s Call to Rushden
Resuming Chairmanship of Fete Committee

(To the Editor)

Sir, - At the request of a deputation that I believe represents the great majority of the people of Rushden, and in response to letters I have received from very many people, including secretaries of those charities which have benefited from proceeds of fetes in previous years, I have decided to withdraw my resignation as chairman of the Fete Committee.

  It would be to me a matter of very grave concern if any action of mine should detract from the success of the fete, or adversely affect the funds that may be raised.  Having made my decision to carry on, I will put everything I can into it to make it a success, and I trust I may rely upon the generous support of the public in endeavouring to make this holiday successful and to raise all the money we can.

  A large proportion of the proceeds go to our serving men.  Bearing in mind the events of the present week let us as a community try to show our appreciation of what they have done and of the sacrifices they are now making on our behalf by a whole-hearted attempt to raise as much money as possible.  But for these men we could not even be contemplating the holding of a fete after five years of war.  We have only two days this year in which to raise funds, but with the same co-operation as on former occasions I am hopeful good results may be obtained.

  As regards the games, I shall recommend that the fete be carried on as before, and, in addition, a very good concert party has been engaged, together with several first-class variety artistes, so I can in advance assure good entertainment to those who patronise our efforts.

  I hope that there will be no further criticism, unless of a constructive nature that will help towards the success of the fete, which will, as usual, be conducted in such a manner that the susceptibilities or conscience of no normal person need be ruffled.  Even if this were so, can we not remember that we have the highest authority for assuming that “charity shall cover the multitude of sins”?  With many thanks, believe me, yours faithfully,

JOHN WHITE

“Ferrers Mere,”
Rushden,
6^th June, 1944

The Rushden Echo and Argus, 4^th August, 1944, transcribed by Gill Hollis

Holiday Post
August Arrangements for Rushden

  There will be the normal morning delivery in the Rushden town and rural areas next Monday.  A collection will be made from the town letter boxes between 4.0 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., and in the rural area on completion of the morning delivery.  The chief office letter box will be cleared at 4.30 p.m.  The chief office will be open from 9.0 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. for the sale of stamps and postal orders, acceptance of parcels, and for telegraph and telephone business.  Telegrams can be telephoned from any kiosk during the hours when the public office is closed.

  On Tuesday the second delivery will be suspended in the town district.  Town sub-offices will be closed at 1.0 p.m.

  Pensions and allowances due for payment on August Monday are payable now.  At town sub-offices pensions and allowances due for payment on Tuesday may be paid on or after Saturday, August 5^th.