VICTORY CELEBRATIONS 1945

Victory was celebrated in Knottingley in many ways. On V.J. afternoon a service was held in the playing fields conducted by the Reverend E. Sunter, and all the ministers of the town took part.

The Salvation Army Band played for the hymn singing and gave musical selections. In the evening services were held in all the places of worship and music was provided by the Knottingley Silver Prize Band, conducted by Mr. S Marshall. Coloured lights were fixed in the trees by the Military and at nine o'clock a huge bonfire was lit. A free dance was also held in the Town Hall.

On Sunday a special service was held in the Congregational Church, conducted by the Rev E. Sunter. It was attended by the officials and members of the Knottingley Urban Council, members of the West Riding Constabulary, The British Legion, and the St Johns Ambulance Cadets in charge of Mrs. Sheard. Mrs. J. T. Arnold accompanied the hymn singing.

A Thanksgiving Service in the Forgehill Methodist Church was conducted by Mr. N. Storr, of Pontefract. The congregation read Psalms; Mr. G. Lilley and Mr. R. Morrell sang the duet 'Lest We Forget' and Mr. S. Coward was the organist.

Pontefract and Castleford Express 31st of August 1945

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