Mr Allen was inducted as the president of the town’s Rotary Club. The photograph shows him receiving the chain of office from retiring president Mr C. J. BEddow with Mr G. A. Jevins in the centre. A later article marks his retirement from the Council.

The photograph shows ouotgoing Mayor Councillor Kenneth Henwood (left) helping Alderman Allport with his chain of office, with their wives Muriel Allport and Ruth Henwood alongside.

The photograph shows Geof Kearns with a crosscut saw and Warren Dewsbury with a modern motor-drive chain saw and protective helmet.

The photograph shows Warren Dewsbury wafering a log with a Swedish-made chain saw driven by a two-stroke engine.

The photograph shows Councillor Alcott getting help with his chain of office from retiring chairman Roy Bagguley. A later article relates that Councillor Alcott had undergone heart surgery at Stafford District General Hospital before being transferred to

The shire horses Bounce and Bob, owned by Mr R. Evans, were among a few still at work in the country. The photograph shows Bill Griffiths ploughing with a chain harrow.

After hearing that Florence Poulton of Manifoldia Grange in Coyne Road had her purse and gold chain stolen at West Bromwich market, fire officers chipped in to give her a £50 donation in time for Christmas. The photograph shows Alf Dudey handing Florence

Three thousand people were being sought to assist in creating the world’s longest bucket chain, from a lake to a 100-year-old pump, using buckets provided by Manders Paints of Wolverhampton. The photograph shows Tony Poole of Perry Barry Fire Station with

“Big” Dick Townsend and Dick Dyal, with a giant chain link, that was made by the company during the Second World War.

Mr A. Bagley making a stud link chain on a traditional forge.