EVENTS IN KNOTTINGLEY, 1944

Pontefract and Castleford Express, 11 August 1944

GARDEN PARTY
A Garden Party was held yesterday week at the home of Mr. and Mrs Kellet, Morley House, Knottingley. Tea was served on the lawn by Mesdames Kellet, Yardy, H. Reynolds and Williamson. A jumble stall was in charge of Misses M. and P. Kellet and Miss G. Heald did good business with a hoop-la stall.  In the evening a cabaret was given by the 'K' Sisters and Margaret Yardy, with Mr. Harold Reynolds as the pianist. His 'mike' proved an asset to the show.

There followed a whist drive for which Miss G. Heald was the M.C. and Mrs. Kellet who gave the prizes, presented them to Mesdames A. Gregg, E. Arnold, Knapton, and Miss M. Reynolds (miniature) The effort relaised £12.10s which is to be divided between the Congregational Organ Fund and the Cot Endowment Fund for the Pontefract General Infirmary.  Mr. G. Kellet and Mr. R. Yardy were the door stewards.

HOLIDAYS AT HOME
As part of Knottingley's 'Stay at Home' scheme, a field day was held in the playing fields on Monday.  A good crowd of parents and between 500-600 children attended and thoroughly enjoyed the numerous side-shows, aerial flights etc. which were in charge of the members of TOC H. the Infirmary Committee and the Services Welfare Association Committee.  Teas were served in the field by Mesdames W.P. Tolson, J. Talbot, W.G. Hobman, J. Andrew and J.W. Plews. The day closed with a dance at the Town Hall. The proceeds which were for charity were highly satisfactory.

INFIRMARY SUNDAY
The 48th Annual Festival for the Infirmary Funds was held in the Knottingley cricket field on Sunday.  The Knottingley Prize Band and Knottingley Salvation Army Band toured the district and played selections before the meeting. Mr. H.L. Lyon (JP) presided along with the Mayor of Pontefract, Cr. F.W. Lane, Chairman of Knottingley District Council Cr. J.T. Fallas and Mr. J. Richards of Pontefract Infirmary, Mr. A. McDonald and Mr. Rush.

Cups and prizes were presented to the Public Houses and Clubs which had collected the highest sums during the year.

1. Buck Inn (cup)
2. Commercial Inn
3. Foundry Lane Club

Pontefract and Castleford Express 11 August 1944

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