Gardeners meet – At the annual meeting of Minworth Social Club Gardeners’ section, presided over by Mr EE Smith, the treasurer, Mr Herbert Pearce, announced his resignation but offered his services as committee man. The chairman thanked Mr Pearce for his services covering six years and was pleased to hear that Mr Walter Masters, a keen worker for the section, was willing to fill the vacancy. The meeting agreed that the date for this year’s annual show should be August 15. Officers elected: President Mr AE Bagg; vice president Mr Norman Paulin; chairman Mr EE Smith; secretary Herbert Gregory; committee Messrs P York, A Dartnell, V Gregory, H Pearce, William Dunn, W March and J Sutchbury.
Mr SW Clives, spoke to me on behalf of the Sutton League and said that both he and the league had lost a very dear friend, as Mr Collins had visited the Sutton Leagues ground advantage being Handsworth League.
Mr Clives said that the league was represented at the funeral (on Wedneday) by the president Mr Norman Paulin and Mr Clives himself.
Campbell Orr Shield games are written down for both the Sutton and the Youths and Old Boys’ Leagues ground advantage being provided.
Sutton entertain old rivals, Handsworth, at Minworth, with a side that shows three late changes owing to the fact that North Warwick Colliery having an important Fazeley Charity Cup game and have asked for the services of both Henry Haynes and Sid Kirkham.
The annual general meeting of the Minworth Social Football Club was held at their headquarters on Monday night being attended by most of the last seasons, playing staff together with president, Mr Norman Paulin and members of committee.
Mr VH Gregory, Chairman, opened the proceedings by welcoming players and officials and introduced secretary Mr Kenneth Dewell to present the minutes of the previous annual meeting. In his report Mr Gregory thanked the players and officials who had supported the club during what he said had been a rather disappointing season.
The team, as holders of the Lewis Cup again entered the final but were beaten by Grendon WMC and for the remainder of the season Mr Gregory said had been the victims of circumstances that had finally led to the club withdrawing from the Sutton and District League.
Mr Gregory announced that next season the club would enter fresh fields and while stronger opposition would be forthcoming it was hoped by taking the plunge into the Premier Mercian Division of the Birmingham Youths and Old Boys League the challenge would be accepted by players and officials alike.
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Mr Norman Paulin who was re-elected as president, called upon the players to give their whole hearted support and reminded them that the clubs success remained largely in their hands.
Mr Dewell gave the treasurers report and stated that the cost of organising junior football was continuing to rise.
Officers elected to serve for season 1968-69 were: President, Mr Norman Paulin; vice presidents Mr HR Masters, Mr J Oseland, Mr JRF Smith, Mr E Haynes, Mr WR Masters and Mr E Lightwood; chairman Mr VH Gregory, secretary-treasurer, Mr K Dewell, committee: Messrs R Garbett, S Dixon, E Lightwood, G Perkins, with the co-option of Captain when elected.
The annual meeting of the Minworth Social Club’s bowling section was held on Sunday morning and was chaired by Mr Eric Haynes.
Election of officers to serve during the coming season took place and results are as follows: president Mr Norman Paulin, vice presidents Mr WR Masters, Mr D Mason, and Mr W Watson; chairman Mr Eric Haynes; treasurer Mr R Lane; secretary Mr Harry Spencer; committee members, Ray Bostock, Danny Hebden, Charles Watson, Tom Thornton, and Tom Bonner; club captain Danny Hebden. Mr Spencer was re-elected as groundsman and thanks were given to him on behalf of the Bowls section by Mr Haynes for the grand work he had contributed both on the green and surrounds.
Mr Haynes also congratulated both teams for the part played last season and gave special thanks to the Sections Junior side who won their way to the final of the Birmingham and Warwickshire county parks junior cup for the first time.
It was agreed at the meeting that the club continue playing in both the Parks league and Sutton Thursday midweek league.
The annual general meeting and prize awards held by the Minworth Social Club’s Angling Section was presided over by their newly-elected chairman, Mr Reg Harper.
Secretary, Mr George Plant, who gave his report on what he said had been a good season, was duly re-elected to serve for what will be his tenth year in office.
Thanks were recorded to Mr George Bartlett, who had resigned from the position of chairman, and a warm welcome given to Mr Reg Harper.
The officers elected were: President, Mr Norman Paulin; chairman Mr R Harper; secretary Mr G Plant; treasurer Mr E Haynes; Committee, Messrs K Stilgoe, P Rogers, E Haynes, R Plant, B Ward, R Birkenshaw, H Walker and R Richards, BAA Delegate E Hammond.
The prizes and awards were made by Mr Harper, who presented Mr Plant with a bottle of whiskey, in appreciation of his services as secretary.
Winners in the annual Fur & Feather contest presented with turkies [sic] were: 1. Barry Ward, 2. R Boyce, jnrl 3. R Harper, 4. R Heritage, 5. W Hughes, 6. J Madge, 7. H Staniforth, 8. K Hollwell, 9, W Hazel, 10 W Bates.
Sutton and District Football League’s annual presentation and dance on Friday was attended by more than 400 people. Principal guests were the Mayor and Mayoress of Sutton Coldfield (Councillor and Mrs Douglas Smallwood) who were welcomed by the president Mr Norman Paulin.
Mr Paulin praised the work done by the league officials, who had set a very high standard. Several teams had done a magnificent prestige job for the league by their success in outside cup competitions and he specially mentioned Aldridge Athletic (winners of the Bloxwich Charity Cup and Dudley SJAB Cup) and Tamworth WMC (winners of the Coleshill Charity Cup).
Mr Stan Clives (secretary) introduced Councillor Smallwood, who presented the awards to the players and referees. The total value of the awards, including trophies was L700.
The following referees received awards for their part in officiating in the various cup competitions: Messrs FJ Moore, HH Jones, V Hodgkinson, J Bosworth, W Jones-Roberts, R Richards, R Hill, W Armstrong, V Ricketts, J Walsh, V Sutton, B Rees, W Mort, G Burrows, B Sutton, E McAvoy, J Griggs, B White and F Doherty.
Loudest Cheer
Loudest cheer of the evening was for the Alridge Athletic contingent, who cheered their skipper, Colin Hill, onto the stage to receive the Premier Division Championship Shield, the Lewis Cup and Founders Cup.
Two new clubs, Atherstone Town Reserves and Tamworth WMC were also present for awards. Atherstone taking the Premier Division runners-up plaques together with the Aldermans Cup and Tamworth being given losing Founders’ Cup finalist awards.
Special awards were made to the League’s top goal scorers: Colin Radburn (Aldridge BL) 40, Paul Frost (Aldridge Ath) 36 and Gordon Moseley (Thermalite) 54.
Mr Clives announced that he had already received several new applications for next season.
Minworth Social Club’s Ladies Darts Section who compete in the Four Oaks and District Darts League, held their annual presentation-dance at the Castle Hotel, Tamworth, on Saturday evening.
Guests of honour were Mrs L Forrest, secretary of the Four Oaks League while representing the Minworth Social Club management were Mr Eric Haynes, chairman, Mr T Bonner and Mr D Tidmarsh.
Most successful member of the team was Mrs Annie Spencer, who recorded a hat-trick of trophy victories, which, along with other awards were presented by Mrs L Forrest.
Award winners and runners-up were Bartlett Rose Bowl (doubles): winners Mrs Jean Coughlan, Mrs Dolly Garbett; runners-up Mrs Annie Spencer, Mrs Margaret Willoughby.
Doris Challenge Trophy (singles): Winner Mrs A Spencer, Runner up Mrs Ethel Allen.
Norman Paulin Cup (singles): Winner Mrs A Spencer, runner up Mrs J Coughlan.
Albert Spicer Memorial Cup (highest score with three darts) winner, Mrs Elsie Matthews (142).
Minworth Club Shield (highest aggregate) Winner Mrs Annie Spicer, runner up Mrs Ann Underhill.
An unusual feature of bankruptcy proceedings in Birmingham yesterday was that the stock-in-trade had realised a larger sum than that estimated, by the debtors.
“It was most unusual,” said the official receiver (Mr T Easton), “and I take the first opportunity of giving the bankrupts credit for it.”
The debtors were two ex-servicement, Norman Felk [Frederick] Paulin of 363 Birchfield road, Perry Barr, and Harry Russell of 118 Green-Lane, Small Heath, who carried on business at 933 Station Street, as “Paulin Russell and Company”, fancy goods and hardware merchants.”
In reply to the Official Receiver, they said that the business, which was started in February last, was a losing concern since its inception, being run on borrowed money.
The statement of affairs showed a deficiency of £253 4s 1d.
Opening of £10,000 extensions at Minworth Social Club
Extensions costing in the region of £10,000 were opened at Minworth Social Club and Institute by club chairman Alderman L Chaffey, who is also chairman of the Upper Tame Main Drainage Authority.
The Alderman is seen standing in the lower picture (above) with officials and guests, including Councillor Norman Edwards, chairman of the Meriden Rural Council.
In the top picture are committee members who are taking advantage of the new bar and lounge.
Chairman of the Minworth Club’s Management Committee, Mr Eric Haynes, welcomed a gathering of over 100 people.
Special guests were Mr MR Vincent-Daviss, chief engineer to the UTMDA; Mr Arthur J Wright, clerk to the Authority Councillor Norman Edwards; Sergeant Brown of Sutton Coldfield Crime Prevention Squad; Mr CMG Keeping, the architect in charge of the extensions; Mr John Harding, architect’s office; Mr Norman Paulin, vice-president; Mr Ron Henshaw and Mr Richard Birkenshaw, directors of the Star Wood Company, Coleshill; Mr Maurice Mead, also representing Morris Wines; Mr T Fenton, New Inns; and Mr H Mullarey, Hare and Hounds Hotel; together with past officers of the Social Club, and many representatives of the licensing trades.
Alderman Chaffey expressed, as chairman of the Authority, his delight to be given the privilege of opening the extensions which included a lounge and a complete new bar, together with spacious entrance hall and ladies’ toilets.
He said it was clear the club was going from strength to strength and was prepared to give its ever-growing list of members the best facilities in the district.
“I bring to you the very best wishes of my Authority and thanks to Mr Keeping for his work as architect on the extensions. I wish the management and members continued success,” he said as he opened the extensions.
Bouquets were presented on behalf of the club by the stewardess Mrs Rose Williams, to Alderman Chaffey and Mrs Chaffey, and also to Mrs CMG Keeping.
The evening concluded with a free buffet, and entertainment was provided by Mr “Buggs” Rossiter on the electric organ accompanied by drums.
Photos taken by NF Paulin of the club and its new extensions, circa 1967
The annual meeting of the “Good Samaritans” at the Fox Inn, Walmley, was well supported and augers well for the work that is needed to again provide local aged people with a Christmas dinner and concert.
It was reported by the treasurer, Mr S Smith, that the balance of £33 from last year’s working was less than previous years, but it was pointed out that gifts of money had been raised to 10s instead of the usual five.
Officers elected were: President, Mr Norman Paulin; Chairman Mr WR Masters; secretary and treasurer, Mr S Smith; committee Mr and Mrs F Kendrill, Mr and Mrs C Cliffe, Mr W Baldwin, Mrs N Paulin, Mr R Robinson and Mr E Jones.
The Amazing Paulin(e) Family 