OCTOGENARIAN’S DEATH

MRS A L KEEN, BADSEY

Mrs Alice Louisa Keen of 12 Synehurst, Badsey, died at Evesham Hospital on Thursday week, after a fairly long illness.  Aged 75, she was the widow of the late Mr William Henry Keen of Badsey, who died 50 years ago.

BADSEY PROPERTY SALE – Tenants and their Holdings

WELL-KNOWN BADSEY RESIDENT – Death of Mr Harry Keen

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr Henry (Harry) Keen of School Lane, Badsey, which took place at Evesham Hospital on Friday last.  Mr Keen had been ill for only approximately three weeks, and his death came very unexpectedly.

INFLUENZA IN EVESHAM DISTRICT – Many Deaths

During the past week the number of cases of influenza in the Evesham district has been very large, and there have, unfortunately , been many deaths……

Charles Smith (66) of Bowers Hill, Badsey, died on Tuesday….

BADSEY OBITUARY

DEATH OF MR JOHN KEEN

The death of Mr John Keen (80), one of Badsey’s oldest inhabitants, occurred suddenly on Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs H Green, Church View, Badsey.  Mr Keen was a well-known figure in the village and his cheery nature will be sadly missed.

He was born at Bengeowrth but moved to Badsey early in life.  He was a noted athlete in his youth, winning many prizes at local sports meetings.

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

A committee meeting was held at the Council Schools, Mr G A King presiding.  Mr G Austen Jones reported that it would cost approximately £100 to put on a firework display on Coronation Day.  It was resolved no firework display be included in the celebrations.  Mr D A Jelfs reported that an invitation had been extended to Aldington residents to join with Badsey in the celebrations, but he understood that Aldington were organising their own celebrations.

LATE MRS W COLLETT

Mrs Winifred Collett, widow the late Mr George Collett, of Belle Vue, Badsey, died in Evesham Hospital on Monday, only two days after being taken ill.  Aged 60, she was the third daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Richard Keen of Ivy House, Badsey, and lived in the village all her life.  Her husband predeceased her five years ago.  She is survived by her only child, Mrs Ruth Double, Drayton, near Daventry.

RESCUED CREWS OF BURNING ‘PLANES

The bravery of a Badsey, near Evesham, market gardener and his 26 years old daughter in rescuing an airman from a blazing ‘plane, which crashed in adjoining ground, has been officially recognised by the King.

His Majesty has been pleased to give orders for the publication in The London Gazette of the names of Francis Robert Wheeler of 33 Synehurst, Badsey, and his daughter, Mrs Doris May Haynes of 17 Council Houses, Cow Honeybourne, as having received an expression of commendation for their brave conduct.