ound Asleep In Park K Ppeared Again i^or,s James Ronald Wollofl, l^Ofl all Leicester, was found rs Saffron-lane district i? . Eve after having been miss- Hi ih‘ disappearance, it now w- un nim asleep on ll h, t on-lane, and took him home i- ie lowever left the his helper thought
27 December 1939 - Leicester Daily Mercury - Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Red Apples Many people tried in vain to secure a goose for their Christmas dinner. The traditional red Christmas apples are rare, and many other tit-bits are not to be had.” The correspondent, however, adds that he does not believe that present circumstances, Germany can be starv
27 December 1939 - Leicester Daily Mercury - Leicester, Leicestershire, England
”As regards the military outlook, the population, informed through a strongly censored Press, believes in a German victory. Even in political circles one moots the conviction that within a short time Britain will in some way or other be so badly hit that the end of the war will
27 December 1939 - Leicester Daily Mercury - Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Leslie Plunkett (18), 2, Marriott-road, Leicester, is detained in the Leicester Infirmary suffering from concussion, received when his motor cycle skidded near Shearsby.
27 December 1939 - Leicester Daily Mercury - Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Sir,—Re the remarks by Bumped,” I am afraid his views seem rather per verted. He has evidently not enjoyed the privilege of a journey home during the rush hour under these trying conditions. It would be extremely difficult to discover any imposition of the war which has caused m
27 December 1939 - Leicester Daily Mercury - Leicester, Leicestershire, England
The death of a man who made a name for himself as a gallant sailor, and afterwards successfully adopted a business career, Rear Admiral Charles Penrose Rushton Goode, was announced to-day the age of 69. Death occurred Taunton after long illnes. Rear Admiral Coode was awarded the
27 December 1939 - Leicester Daily Mercury - Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Home grown new potatoes and mint were enjoyed on Christmas Day at Quorn. Both were grown the open, at “The Limes.” The potatoes were set last September by 75-year-old Miss Hartopp. Four roots produced over three pounds of potatoes, equal in flavour and size to any grown in early
27 December 1939 - Leicester Daily Mercury - Leicester, Leicestershire, England