KNOTTINGLEY WEEK

AUGUST 21st 1942

INFORMATION FROM THE ENEMY

Fusilier A. Gowland, of Westfield Road, Knottingley, has been reported by the enemy to be a P.O.W.  His family has not so far received any notification from any other source.

FOUND IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Sapper Jessie Tinkler, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tinkler, of Hillgarth, Knottingley, who was stated in 'The Express' some weeks ago to be missing in the Middle East, is now known to be a prisoner of war in Italian hands.

FUNDS FOR TANKS

The first report on the summer Savings Campaign at Knottingley are to hand.  They show promise of success in increasing by 20% the investment by Knottingley people in small savings. One street group has increased it's savings by 150%, one works group by 50% and one bank showed a big increase in it's sale of Savings Certificates last week.

EXCELLENT EVENTS

Two excellent events were staged at the Knottingley Town Hall last week-end as part of the 'Holiday at Home' programme. On Saturday, displays of tap dancing and singing were given by the children of Miss Green's dancing class, and they were followed by a dance at which the M.C. was Mr. H. Pickard. On Sunday, Madame Bell's Choral Society with a string orchestra gave a very enjoyable performance. The events were organised by Knottingley Infirmary Committee and the Knottingley Services Welfare Committee. There were good attendances and the proceeds were regarded as very satisfactory.

Reproduced from the Pontefract and Castleford Express August 1942

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