DISTRICT NEWS, BADSEY – FLOYD-BENNETT WEDDING

A pretty wedding, which attracted a large number of the villagers, took place at the Parish Church on Saturday last, when the officiating clergy were the Vicar (Rev W C Allsebrook, RD) and the Rev G S Stubbs of Evesham.  The bride was Gertrude Evelyn, only daughter of Mr William and Mrs Bennett of 10 Belmont Terrace, Badsey, and the bridegroom, Harry, second son of Mrs and the late John Floyd of Old Hill, Staffs.

ACROSS THE VALE – Evesham made Merry

DISTRICT NEWS, BADSEY

A ROYAL HOME-COMING – Flags and church bells greet Badsey airman

The ringing of church bells, the congratulations of friends and neighbour, and streets gaily decked with flags and bunting, heralded the home-coming of L/AC Phil Sparrow of Brewers Lane, Badsey, when he arrived in the village on Wednesday after four years away from home, three of which have been spent in Japanese prisoner of war camps.

BADSEY MAN SAFE

Good news reached the Badsey home of L/AC Phil Sparrow, only son of Mrs R C Sparrow, when she received an air mail letter on Tuesday to say that he had been liberated from a prison camp in Singapore.  The letter, which was dated September 6, was in L/AC Sparrow’s own handwriting.

DISTRICT NEWS, BADSEY – A PRISONER IN JAVA

After a year and ten months, Mrs W Sparrow of 1 South View, Badsey, has received a postcard from her son, L/AC Philip Henry Sparrow, RAF, who is a prisoner of war in Japanese hands in Java.  He writes:  “Hope all are well.  Health is and has been good.  Pray speedy reunion.  Fondest love, mother and others.  Yours always, Phil.”  Mrs Sparrow wishes to thank all friends for their kind enquiries over this long period.
 

BADSEY, HOUSE AND LAND SOLD

Messrs E G Righton & Son held a property sale at The King’s Head Hotel, Evesham, on Monday, which included a house and ground in Sands Lane, with crops and outbuildings was offered for sale.  It was eventually bought by Mr John Byrd for £980.  A pair of villas on the road from Badsey to Bretforton were withdrawn.
 

BADSEY WEDDING

The wedding of Miss Edith Helen Barnard of Vine Cottage, Badsey, and Mr Redvers R Gabb of Island House, Campden, was solemnised at St James’ Church on Monday.  The Rev W C Allsebrook, RD, conducted the service.  The bride was given away by her father, Mr James Barnard, while Mr Whitehouse acted as best man.  Miss Povey of Evesham, a friend, attended as bridesmaid.  The reception was held at Vine Cottage when a large number of guests were entertained.  The honeymoon is being spent at Barmouth.
 

BADSEY WEDDING

There were many friends at the church on Monday when two popular local folk were married by the Vicar (the Rev W C Allsebrook).  The bride was Miss May Keen, daughter of Mrs Keen and the late Mr Keen of Badsey and the bridegroom was Mr F Holley, son of Mr T Holley and the late Mrs Holley of Kings Road, Evesham.  The happy pair were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents.