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the nottinghamshire FREE PRESS

a weeks news dated - September 22nd 1933

HUTHWAITE COUNCIL HOUSES.

TENANTS FOR NEW DWELLINGS.

The Huthwaite Council sat for a long time on Monday evening selecting the first 20 tenants for the new houses in Chesterfield Road. About 250 applications had been received, and the final selection was not made.
So many things had to be taken into consideration, that the proceedings were adjourned, and the amount of the rent was not finally settled, although it has been unofficially stated that the amount will be about 8s. inclusive.

HUTHWAITE.

Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the New Fall Street Methodist Church on Sunday, the preacher being Mr. J.W. Reynolds (Tibshelf). The church had been decorated with gifts of vegetables, fruit and various edibles brought by the members, and presented a very attractive appearance. There were good attendances at both afternoon and evening services, the musical portion under the direction of Mr. J.W. Allsop, being well rendered by the choir. The anthem in the afternoon was .., the solo being taken by Mrs. T. Turner, whilst in the evening ... the soloist Mrs. H. Jones, Mr. J.W. Allsop conducted, and the organist was Miss Sylvia Mitchell. On Monday the produce was sold by the oldest member, Mr. C. Mann, senior, who has carried out this duty for many years. He was assisted by Messrs. C. Eveson and C. Colley. The proceeds were on behalf of the trust fund.

On Saturday the annual "Woodend" celery show was held at the Station Hotel, Whiteborough. On this occasion it was probably for the first time an open show, with three prizes of £1 15s. and 7s. 6d. On previous occasions there have been substantial prizes for every competition, but these necessitated the paying of subscriptions, and this has been found impossible this year. All the same, considerable interest was taken in the exhibition, and the hamlet played an important part during the week-end. The entries numbered 18, fewer than the average, but the opinion of the judge, Mr. H. Johnson (Pilsley), who always officiates, was that the quality was just as good, if not better than usual. The sticks were fresh and firm, and of a good colour, and the prize-winners were:- 1, C. Keeling, 3lbs. 9oz.; 2, T. Simmonds, 4lbs.; 3, B. Vardy, 2lb. 15oz. The president of the organising committee was Mr. G. Mee, and Mr. J. Limb carried out the duties of secretary.

HUTHWAITE FIVE YEAR PROGRAMME.

Proposed Demolition of 39 Houses.

Extracts from the Committee minutes presented to the Huthwaite Urban Council at the monthly meeting are appended.
Gas, Lighting and Water Committee.- The attention of the Committee was drawn to the need for two additional public lamps on Chesterfield Road near the new housing site, and the Gas Manager was instructed to ascertain from the Derbyshire and Notts. Electric Power Co. their price for the provision of such lamps. Attention was also drawn to the condition of the public lamp in Skegby Road, and the Manager was instructed to inspect and have the necessary requirements carried out.
The question of installing electricity in the Council Offices and Public Library was considered, and it was resolved that quotations be obtained from local contractors for the work for consideration at the next meeting.

Carnarvon Road.

Roads and Buildings Committee.- The Surveyor submitted his estimate of the cost of sewering, levelling, metalling, kerbing, channelling and making good Carnarvon Road, which was £596 7s. 7d., or 12s. 9d. per foot frontage. It was resolved this be approved, and that the Clerk enquire of the owners affected whether they are prepared to carry out the work according to plan and specifications prepared by the Council, and that in default of agreement withing one month the work be carried out by the Council under the Private Street Works Act 1892.
The Clerk read a copy of his letter to the Ministry of Health with reference to the Council's proposal to put into operation the provisions of the Small Dwelling Acquisitions Acts 1899-1923 together with the Ministry's reply enquiring whether the Council had considered the possibility of borrowing by applicants from building societies, the Council, if necessary, exercising the power of guarantee conferred by a section of the housing Act, 1932, and it was resolved that the matter be further considered.
Attention was drawn to the condition of the entrance to Huthwaite Park from Sutton Road, and the Clerk was instructed to enquire of the adjoining owners whether they will be prepared to co-operate with the Council in carrying out the necessary repairs.

Damage to Fence.

Cemetery, Pleasure Grounds and Allotments Committee.- It was reported that damage had been done by fire to one of the fences on Huthwaite Park and that the fence adjoining Councillor Wright's property had also been damaged by youths and children. It was resolved that the necessary repairs be carried out by the Surveyor that barbed wire be fixed on the fences, and that the goalposts be removed to a more suitable position.
Health and Hospital Committee.- The Medical Officer reported that during July five deaths had been notified. Three births - one male and two females - were registered during the month. Two deaths were notified during August and seven births - two males and five females - were registered.
The Health Officials reported upon their survey and inspection of the district and that there were no clearance areas to be dealt with under Part 1 of the Act, but they recommended 39 individual houses to be demolished under the five year programme. It was resolved that 20 of the houses be dealt with in 1934 and 19 in 1935.
Finance and General Purposes Committee.- The allocation of the houses in course of erection on the Chesterfield Road site was fully considered, and it was resolved that the whole of the 40 houses be allocated to the 1924 Act. The Clerk furnished each member with a tabulated list of applicants for houses, and it was decided the matter be considered at a special meeting of the Council (in Committee). The erection of 40 additional houses on the Chesterfield Road site was considered, and the Clerk was instructed to approach the Ministry of Health for his approval to the scheme.

Superannuation.

The delegates reported upon the proceedings of the conference dealing with the Superannuation Act, 1922, at which the majority of the authorities represented favoured a combined scheme, independent of the County Council, and to include workmen. It was resolved that the report be approved and the delegates' reasonable expenses paid.
A letter from residents in Little Lane complaining of the condition and lighting of the road was read, and it was resolved that the Surveyor have the footpath alongside the Council's property asphalted and that enquiry be made of the remaining adjoining owners as to what extent they will be prepared to co-operate with the Council in the repair of the road. The provision of the public lamp is also to be considered.
Public Library Committee.- The Caretaker reported that the number of books issued during July was 1,027 as compared with 415 for the corresponding period last year. Figures for August were 907 and 327 respectively.
An application by Miss Chapman (Capt. of the Girl Guides) for a supply of surplus books was granted.
It was resolved that the question of the purchase of new books be considered at the next meeting of the Council.

RANDOM SHOTS.

Whilst the majority of residents of Sutton are aware that they are living in a district which enjoys a very high altitude, it is not everybody who is cognisant of the fact that no further away than Huthwaite is to be found the highest point in the county. Such, however, is the case, the point in question being 657 feet above sea level. But this is not all. A contemporary has reminded us that the next highest point is Wild Hill at Teversal, with a height of 631 feet, whilst the hills of Kirkby are only two feet lower. There is small wonder that breathing such exhilarating air that must come from being "on top of the world" the health of the district is good, and that there are bred in the district so many fine and hardy sportsmen.

PUBLIC NOTICES.

THE FAMILY of the late Mrs. Eliza Gregory, 76 Blackwell Road, Huthwaite, thank friends and neighbours for sympathy shown during their sad bereavement; also for floral tributes and marble memorial vase.

FOR SALE

23 EGGS per Bird per Month, Right through the Winter were obtained last Year by Mr. Anderson, who used Karswood regularly. You, too, can get them by using Karswood Poultry Spice (containing ground insects), packets 1s. 3d., and Karswood Meal, 3½lbs.-9½d. Try them from North Corn Merchant, 52 Outram Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, and 27 Main Street, Huthwaite.

HUTHWAITE MOTHERS' UNION.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED.

A meeting of the Huthwaite Mothers' Union on Monday was invested with more than ordinary interest. There was an unusually large number of members present, over whom Mrs. Grierson presided, and she offered, on behalf of the gathering, a welcome to Mrs. Boulton, the mother of the Vicar, who has taken up her residence at the Vicarage, and attended the Mothers' Union for the first time.
Mrs. Boulton said she was pleased to be among them, as she was an old Mothers' Union member. During the evening she was introduced to the ladies present, and chatted individually to them.

New Secretary.

Mrs. J. Shaw, the new secretary, was also welcomed, the Chairman saying that she was very pleased Mrs. Shaw had accepted the post. They were sorry to lose Mrs. Brown, but they know Mrs. Shaw would carry out the duties capably. They hoped she would have a happy time and that everything would carry on as usual. A brief acknowledgment was made by Mrs. Shaw.
An address was given by Mrs. L. Hill on "Blessed are the Meek." Dealing with the subject from a purely Scriptural standpoint, she expounded it in a most impressive way, and was warmly thanked on the motion of Mrs. Grierson, seconded by Mrs. Goodall.
The resignation, through illness, of Mrs. Owen, as an active worker was received with great regret, although she will remain a member. She has been a member for many years, and has always been a cheerful personality, and a willing helper in Mothers' Union activities and in church work generally. She has been one of the most consistent members of the Parish Church, both at church services, and at social efforts, of every kind for a very long period. She has always been very useful in the catering department, and a diligent needlewoman at the sales of work, and it is hoped that she will not find it necessary to give up all her church work.

BYGONE HAPPENINGS.

40 YEARS AGO

Sutton New Railway Scheme.

The promoters of the proposed Wirksworth to Retford railway having adopted the route which touched Hucknall Huthwaite, Sutton and Mansfield, preliminary arrangements were proceeding apace. The line from Ashbourne to Clay Cross and from Mansfield to Gamston had been practically settled, and the intervening distance had been taken in hand.
Messrs. Wilkinson and Chadbourne (with Mr. Vallance, borough surveyor) of the Railway Communications Committee of the Mansfield Town Council visited Sutton and discussed the question with Messrs. M. Jarvis and G.G. Bonser, of the local Railway Committee, who were accompanied by Mr. Bishop (surveyor), and routes through the parish were considered: one by the Blue Bell being considered as probably the best, as tapping a large population. It was probable that a special meeting would be held to appoint a deputation of two to represent the town in future negotiations.

Hucknall Huthwaite Celery Show.

For the sixth annual celery show held at the Swan Inn, Hucknall Huthwaite, 29 entries were received and over £13 was offered in prizes.

25 YEARS AGO

Marriages.

Blow-Whawell. -On the 21st inst., at the Parish Church, Huthwaite, by the Rev. F.N. Beswick, Thomas Edward Selby Blow to Eliza Alice Whawell, both of Huthwaite.

SUTTON HOSIERY WORKERS.

Meeting of Fine Guage Operatives.

CRISIS IN PRICE NEGOTIATIONS.

On Saturday Mr. A. Hickton presided over a packed attendance of fine guage workers in the Baptist Lecture Hall, Sutton, when the Sutton and Huthwaite Branch of the Ilkeston District Hosiery Union held a meeting in connection with the crisis in the fine guage price negotiations.
Mr. Hickton expressed pleasure at seeing so many present. He realised in their attendance a determination to win. With the organisation they now possessed they ought easily to do so. He had been an active participator in trade union activities for over 40 years and never before had they stood face to face with such a crisis. These years had been a long line of travail by many individuals who had worked hard to better the conditions of their fellowmen. In those early years in many shops the active trade union official was a marked man. But principle had urged them to fight even though starvation often ensued.

Collective Bargaining.

Now, the position was entirely changed, and collective bargaining was appreciated by everyone, though it was doubtful if some of the younger people realised the sacrifice entailed in the building of this organisation, and the higher standard attributable to the functioning of the organisation. In face of the present crisis they must remember the sacrifices of their predecessors, and that unity of strength. ....