16 January
1959 - KEYZERS SPLENDID NEW STORE
A 'West End' atmosphere, where you can buy almost every conceivable
commodity, or dine in a Continental Cafe' overlooking Valley Gardens
31 May 1959 - REGIMENT TAKES LEAVE
A very fun weekend witnessed the final
activities of the Yorks and Lancaster Regiment at Pontefract, before its
long associations with the town are ended.
7 August 1959 - MINDEN RECALLED BY K.O.Y.L.I.
The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Minden was celebrated during the
weekend by troops of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infirmary at the
Regimental Depot, Pontefract..
25 September
1959 - 250th RECRUIT
Lawrence Rotherford, aged 19, of Long Crest,
Carleton, became the Regiments 250th recruit this year.
25 September 1959 - MISS K.O.Y.L.I.
CONTEST
The second of a series of recruits dances at Pontefract Barracks, at
which will be selected qualifiers for the title of 'Miss K.O.Y.L.I.' was
held on Wednesday
25 September 1959 -
BATTLE OF BRITAIN WEEK
As part of the week's activities at Pontefract, the local branch of the
Royal Air Force Association held a whist drive in the Gymnasium at the
Barracks, Pontefract
25 September 1959 - LIVE FISH
Live fish, birds, and a fountain, formed part of the decorations of the
Tanshelf Methodist Church, Pontefract, for the harvest thanksgiving
services
October 1959 -
REGIMENTAL HOME FOR 78 YEARS
The long association with Pontefract
of two well-known Yorkshire regiments is to be ceremonially acknowledged
this weekend, when the Town Council will confer civic honours on the
York and Lancaster Regiment
13 November 1959 - OVER 300 PEOPLE ATTENDED
Over 300 people attended the annual Pontefract General Infirmary dance
held in Wordsworth Ballroom, on Friday
20 November 1959 -
MRS DOBROWSKA VISITS PONTEFRACT
"Good
evening", I said. "Dobry wieczor", replied the attractive, dark
haired lady I greeted.
20 November 1959 - FESTIVAL OF QUEENS
The annual Festival of Queens of the Central Methodist Church,
Pontefract, yesterday week, raised about £200 for the funds of the
National Children's Home
20 November 1959 - QUEENS GUIDE
On Monday, at the Girl Guide Headquarters,
Market Place, Pontefract, Pamela Wormald, aged 16, of Willow Park,
Pontefract, received the Queen's Guide Badge
11 December 1959 -
FOR DISCHARGED MINERS
''Its the best thing that has been done for us'', commented a man in a
wheelchair, about the Social and Craft Centre for Disabled Miners - the
first in the country - which was opened at Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract
11 December 1959 -
SHOPPING THE MODERN WAY
For 35 years, Asquith has been a household name in Pontefract...
Asquith the butcher, noted for quality beef and pork. Now the name
Asquith will become known to an even wider public
11 December 1959 - V.C. BOUGHT
The York and Lancaster Regiment has bought
the Victoria Cross awarded to Lance-Corporal Sinnott, of the 84th [York
and Lancaster] Regiment
