EXTENSION OF BADSEY CHURCHYARD – Parish Meeting Approval
A special parish meeting to discuss the question of the transfer of land belonging to the parish for incorporation into the extension of St James’s churchyard, was held at the Council School on Monday evening. Mr C A Binyon, Chairman of the Parish Council, presided, and about 30 parishioners were present.
EVESHAM – MAINTENANCE CASE
Joseph Hartwell, labourer, Sharps Row, Badsey, was summoned for failing to support his mother, whereby she became chargeable to the Evesham Union. Defendant did not appear. Mr R R Smith, relieving officer, said defendant had offered 1s per week. Defendant as ordered to pay 1s a week and costs.
EVESHAM RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL – HOUSING MATTERS
With regard to housing schemes, the Surveyor reported that 16 houses were completed at Badsey and that the tenants were chosen. A commencement had not been made with the additional houses.
VINE COTTAGE – ODD HOME FOR GENIUS
BADSEY OBITUARY
VICAR OF BADSEY BEREAVED – DEATH OF MR W B J ALLSEBROOK
Deep sympathy will be extended to Canon W C Allsebrook (Vicar of Badsey and Rural Dean of Evesham) in the death of his only son, Mr William Basil James Allsebrook, who died at Badsey Vicarage on Tuesday.
Mr Allsebrook, who was 24 years of age and a native of Badsey, had never experienced good health, and had been seriously ill for six months before his death.
DEATH OF MRS P J BUTLER
At the time that the Aldington Enclosure Act was passed in 1807, George Day was the largest landowner in Aldington, owning 189 acres, which was just over a quarter of the land. His name is prominent on the map which was drawn up, prior to the Schedules being issued the following year.
ASKED FOR A LIFT – Remarkable Incident at Wickhamford
