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dancing at California, and another modern dance took place at the British Legion Hall,
Wokingham. Special late buses conveyed the people to different parts of the county.
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Sat 6 Oct
SOLDIERS CAPTURED IN KOREA
There were happy families in Wokingham and Embrook on Monday, for letters
came by the first post from their sons who had been reported “missing” in the
Gloucestershires’ epic Korean stand, five months ago. This was the first the parents
had heard from them.
Both soldiers aged nineteen, are Pte. Edward Rose, at 65, Rose Street, Wokingham,
and Pte. Arthur Allum, of 11, Commons Road, Embrook.
Both of their parents declared that they had never given up hope and they refused to
believe that their sons had been killed. The letters say that their boys are well and safe
and that they are treated well by the Chinese. Pte. Rose says he is given pork every
Saturday and at least once a week chicken is on the menu. They are all kept in touch
with the latest phases of the Korean peace talks and hope that they will be settled
satisfactorily soon.

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Sat 13 Oct
OLDEST VOTER
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The oldest elector in Wokingham, Mr. Henry Beasley, now in his 105 year, will be
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using a postal vote at the General Election in October 25 as he is unable to leave
Wokingham Hospital.

GUNNERS’ DANCE
The Wokingham branch of the Royal Artillery Association held a dance at
Wokingham Drill Hall on Saturday in aid of branch funds. Music was by the Casino
Players and Mr. E. Cropper was M.C.

WOMAN SAVES BABY
Mrs. E. Townsend, of 70, Gipsy Lane, Wokingham, stopped a runaway pram,
containing a baby, from running off the pavement in Peach Street, Wokingham, into
passing traffic, on Wednesday morning. The rescuer left the scene before she could be
thanked for her act.

BASEBALL
The Wokingham Monarchs again decisively beat Sutton Beavers on Sunday.
Playing at home they had no difficulty in scoring 21 against the visitors 3. For the first
time the Monarchs had two Americans in their line-up; they came in mid-way through
the game. Up to the seventh innings the game was still open, but then the Beavers
cracked and allowed the home team to score 10 runs. Next week the Monarchs visit
Odiham for a play-off with the Canadians, after their 5—5 draw over ten innings
some weeks ago.

HOSPITAL DANCE
Nurses of the Wokingham Hospital and friends attended an old-time dance in
Wokingham Drill Hall on Friday last week. Music was supplied by the Utopian Dance
Band, and Mr. F. Ward was M.C. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress
of Wokingham (Cllr. and Mrs. W.J. Willey). The dance which was organised by the
Hospital Social Club, was held to raise funds for providing additional amenities for

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