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Somerset County Herald and Taunton Courier Saturday 02 Dec 1939
Page 8 Column 5
NORTH PETHERTON
DEATH OF MRS. COSSEY
The death took place on Wednesday, at the age of 61 years, of Mrs. Martha Louisa COSSEY, of Magnolia House. Mrs. COSSEY had been in indifferent health for two years, and had lately borne great pain with much fortitude. She leaves a husband, two sons, and two daughters.
The funeral takes place at the Cemetery to-day (Saturday) at 2.30 p.m.
LATE MRS. F. T. N. TRENCH
Mrs. Emily Sarah TRENCH, wife of Mr. F. T. N. TRENCH, proprietor of the Clarence Hotel, died on Friday after a long illness. Mrs. TRENCH, who was 55 years of age, was well-known over a wide area. Much sympathy has been expressed with the husband and two daughters.
The funeral, conducted by the Rev. R. THOMAS, took place at the Cemetery on Tuesday. The chief mourners were: Mr. F. T. N. TRENCH (husband), Mr. L. THRESHER (son-in-law), Mr. SEARS (brother), Mr. and Mrs. VENNER, Mrs. HARVEY, Mr. DAY, and Mr. S. WILLIAMS.
There were many beautiful floral tributes, including a cross from members of the “Front Bar.”
TOC H EFFORT FOR THE NEEDY
There were 20 tables at a whist drive organised by the North Petherton branch of Toc H at the Memorial Hall on Thursday evening. Mr. C. H. GRAY, M.M., was the M.C., and the winners were:- Ladies – 1, Mrs. T. G. WILKINS, 203 (towel); 2, Mrs. COURT, 199 (torch); 3, Miss E. PERRY, 198 (cushion); 4, Mrs. M. JENKINS, 192 (table mat). Gentlemen – 1, Mr. W. CLATWORHTY, 205 (clock); 2, Mr. E. COLLARD, 199 (box of cigarettes); Mr. R. COX, 196 (box of biscuits); 4, Mr. H. FORGAN, 194 (teapot). Table prize, Mrs. F. SENDELL; picture competition, Mr. W. STRONG.
Mr. E. J. SAUNDERS thanked all who had supported the effort and spoke of the social service work of Toc H. The proceeds of that drive would be used to provide gifts for old-age pensioners and other deserving cases.
Mr. GRAY said that last Christmas 41 cwts. of coal were distributed to those in need.
RED CROSS APPEAL
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL FUND
Mr. John SLOCOMBE, supported by the Rev. P. T. PRYCE-MICHELL, chairman of the Bridgwater Rural District Council, and Mr. L. H. PALMER, presided at a Parish Meeting in the Memorial Hall on Monday evening to discuss methods of supporting the Lord Mayor of London's National Appeal Fund on behalf of the Red Cross Society and the St. John Ambulance Joint Fund.
The Chairman, outlining the good work of these institutions, said he was confident that residents would support the appeal.
The Rev. P. T. PRYCE-MICHELL said that a flag-day was recently organised, but the present appeal would continue for the duration of the war. Rich and poor alike, he knew from experience, would assist the brave men who had answered the call of their King and Country to defend us from the experiences which were the lot of some Europeans. Should our Army hostilities be intensified the work of these bodies would be tremendous. So far £706,000 had been subscribed throughout the country. The Mayor of Bridgwater, Mr. L. H. PALMER, had sent a handsome cheque for the amount subscribed by the townspeople in response to his appeal. Good results had been received from some villages to the appeal, and a cheque had already been dispatched to the Fund.
The following Committee was appointed to organise a house-to-house collection in the village:- Mrs. R. N. C. GROVE (convenor), Mrs. J. BOND, Mrs. T. G. WILKINS, Mrs. W. D. McCREATH, Messrs. C. W. STONE, and F. POCOCK. The following Committee was appointed to organise a whist drive:- Messrs. T. J. CLATWORTHY (convenor), A. CHIVERS, W. CLATWORTHY, and B. J. CLATWORTHY.
Mr. CLATWORTHY appealed for prizes for a whist drive, on Thursday, December 14th, and quickly received the necessary response.