The Wolverton Express 5 December 1950

Castlethorpe’s Annual Meeting

Mrs. J. E. Whiting (president) presided over the annual meeting of Castlethorpe’s Women’s Institute in the Carrington Hall, attended by a large number of members. The year’s work was reviewed, reports being given by Mrs. W. Furniss and Mrs. F. Pateman (financial statement) which were most satisfactory.

An inspiring talk was given by Mrs. Munro and afterwards voting took place for the officials for the coming year. Messrs. R. Holt and A. Burbidge being tellers. The result of the ballot was Mrs. J. E. Whiting (president) Mrs. H. Beasley (vice-president), Mrs. A. J. Bavington (secretary), Mrs. F. Pateman (treasurer), Mesdames A. Bavington, J. Robinson, S. Thomas, L. Evans, J. Brown and A. Cowley (committee).

The highest points awarded throughout the year for competitions were gained by 1 Mrs. L. Evans, 2 Mrs. S. Thomas.

A competition for the best apron made from coloured paper was won by Mrs. A. J. Bavington.

Tea was served by the Committee, catered for by Mrs. J. Trace.