Gale-force winds had moved the corrugated iron structure, and there was a risk it would have to be demolished before its centenary. St James’s Church, Hartlebury is mentioned, and John Jordan is quoted.

Michael Hawley and Michael Eaton examining some of the products after the firm landed an export contract in Kentucky, America. The British Equestrian Trade Association and Caldwell Lace Leather Company are mentioned

The growth in organised crime was seen as good for business. Charles Barton is quoted, and the photograph shows lock assembly worker Doris Hoseason.

Local residents signed a petition for South Staffordshire District Council to keep Romany Jim Lee on land near their homes, as he had improved the area from what was previously a rubbish tip. Joseph Amphlett is quoted, and Codsall is mentioned. The photog

Walsall Borough Council had not moved the caravans of the Price gypsy family due to the ill health of the mother, but boundary changes meant that Cannock Rural Council were now discussing options. Fred Price and his brothers Abraham and Sam are mentioned.

Dave was planning to run the London Marathon to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, having given up his job at British Telecom to look after his wife, Anne. The Amazing Feet Running Club, Wyre Forest and Henry Foulkes are mentioned.

The news of the closure of the typewriter factory Smith-Corona of West Bromwich hit hard, and for Anthony met redundancy for the second time in two years. Cradley Heath, Malcolm Curbishley of Tantany Estate, and Trevor and Maureen Haines are mentioned.

Gerald used a crowbar to break into the home of Annie Roberts at Manor Court, Church Street, Netherton, to save her from a fire on her settee. Russells Hall Hospital is mentioned.

A new group of the Church of England Children’s Society, set up in the Hartlebury, Stourport and Ombersley area, had arranged a country lunch and craft fair in the State Rooms at Hartlebury Castle, near Kidderminster, to raise money. John Smith is quoted.

Iris and Margaret Starkie (right) had been involved with the school since it opened 25 years earlier and had both received a commemorative gift to mark the occasion.