The Berrow’s Worcester Journal of 16th June 1831 had, on its front page, a list of Defaulters who had not joined the Worcestershire Regiment of Militia when ordered to do so on the 13th June. Fifty-two men were listed, with detailed descriptions of their place of birth, age, appearance, occupation and for whom they were working.
MARRIED AT ALL SAINTS’, EVESHAM
Miss E V Smith and Mr C A Jelfs
Miss Evelyn Vera Smith, first daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Charles William Smith of 10 Rynal Place, Evesham, was married at All Saints’ Church, Evesham, on Saturday, to Mr Cyril Arthur Jelfs, son of Mr & Mrs Frederick Jelfs of Brewers Road, Badsey.
The ceremony was conducted by the Rev T W W Phillifant (curate), and Mr A M Slatter at the organ played the hymns, “O, Perfect Love” and “Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us”. Mr Louis Jelfs, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
Miss Winifred Harker and Sapper R V Jones
Miss Winifred V M Harker, only daughter of Mr & Mrs C Harker of 18a Littleworth Street, Evesham, was married at St Laurence Church, Evesham, on Saturday to Sapper Ronald V Jones (RE), second son of Mr & Mrs F C Jones OF Badsey.
The ceremony was conducted by the Vicar of Badsey, Canon W C Allsebrook, assisted by the Vicar of Evesham, Canon T Charles Jones. The bridegroom’s brother, Mr Cecil Jones of Badsey was best man.
Miss Nellie Moore and Mr A J Harwood
Miss Nellie Moore, daughter of Mrs E Moore of 8 Littleworth Street, Evesham, was married at St Laurence’s Church, Evesham, on Saturday, to Mr Arthur James Harwood, youngest son of Mr & Mrs Walter Harwood of Badsey.
The bridegroom is a market gardener and the bride for the past eight years has been employed by Mr G H PHIPPS OF 11 Albert Road, Evesham.
Miss Ivy Jinks and Mr H W Evans
Youngest daughter of Mrs M J Jinks of 43 Merstow Green, Evesham, Miss Ivy Mildred Jinks was married at All Saints’ Church, Evesham, on Saturday, to Mr Horace William Evans, youngest son of Mr & Mrs A E Evans of Sands Lane, Badsey.
The ceremony was conducted by the Vicar of Evesham, the Rev Canon T Charles Jones. Mr F J Stevens was best man.
Miss Marjorie Knight and Mr William Charles Knight
A wedding of considerable local interest took place at Middle Littleton on Saturday when Miss Marjorie Knight, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs George Knight, 9 School Road, Middle Littleton, was married to Mr Williiam Charles Knight, eldest son of Mr & Mrs William Knight of Hinton Villa, Badsey.
The bridegroom is a member of the Badsey Rangers Football Club Committee and is on the committee of the Sandys Arms Club. He is also a member of the King Edward Air Gun Club.
