100 years ago

September 1, 1900

Stratford: AT a meeting of Stratford Rural District Council on Friday, the medical health officer reported a case of enteric fever at Henley-in-Arden. It was impossible to report with certainty the source of the infection. The man in question was away from home every day in business and perhaps contracted the disease away from home. The adjoining premises had been complained about from time to time.

75 years ago

September 5, 1925

Temple Grafton: A GARDEN party and fete was held in the grounds of Temple Grafton's vicarage on Thursday. The object of the event was to provide funds for the much needed alterations and renovations of the Church Hall, which is being used as an institute. During the evening, a very successful whist drive was held when about a dozen tables were occupied. Mrs Goodwin provided the prizes, and refreshments were given by members of the Parochial Branch of the Mothers Union. The day's events raised £35, which enabled them to open the institute free of debt.

50 years ago

September 2, 1950

Stratford: ABOUT 100 members of the Elocution and Drama Diploma Teachers Association attended their annual conference held in Stratford-upon-Avon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. The sessions were held in the Town Hall and a number of lecturers attended. In the three days, the teachers covered much ground, discussing poetry, play production, music, drama, and English speech. On Tuesday evening, members saw Measure for Measure at the Memorial Theatre.

25 years ago

September 4, 1975

Stratford: STRONGER police action to prevent vandalism is among the methods advocated by Stratford's Chamber of Trade to prevent the deterioration of the town's appearance and atmosphere. The Chairman, Ivor Hayward, said that Henley Street was one of the worst spots, where visitors to Shakespeare's Birthplace frequently leave collections of empty drinks cans and lunch cartons. He also said it should be possible to make a special footpath, complete with a litter receptacle where cans and cartons can be discarded.