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Saturday 5 February 1938 – Death of John Keen, aged 80

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.

Friday 23 January 1953 – Plans for the Coronation celebrations

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.

Friday 23 January 1953 – Death of Winifred Collett

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.