STANWICK Mrs. Mackness, the wife of a labourer in this village, the purchaser of a shilling Railway Orphanage ticket, was recently apprised that she was the fortunate winner of a handsome timepiece, value seven guineas, which she has just received.

Stanwick - Confirmation — On Tuesday afternoon a special confirmation service was held in the parish church by the Bight Rev. Bishop Mitchinson, acting for the Lord Bishop of the Diocese. The following candidates from the respective parishes presented themselves for the rite:- Raunds 41 candidates, Stanwick 23, Hargrave 10, Denford-cum-Ringstead 9, Chelveston 3, total 86. After the administration of the rite an excellent address was given by the Bishop. The church was literally crowded by an attentive and earnest congregation. The candidates from Stanwick were subsequently entertained to tea by the Rector and Mrs. Bonner.

There was a silver cup on show at Kettering Museum on 31st Jan 2011 with the inscription:

C.C.C. [don't know what this means]

Competed for the First Time at the B.B. Contest held at Stanwick August 1890, and won firstly by the Rushden Temp Band. Secondly by the Rushden Temp band August 1891. Thirdly by the Kettering Town Band August 1892.
Note: If you can help us with information about the contest we'd be pleased to hear from you.

Scholarship—Yesterday the Northants County Council awarded to Sidney J Hollands, of Stanwick, a scholarship at Wellingborough Grammar School of the value of £20 a year, tenable for two years, with an allowance of £15 a year towards the cost of boarding at school when necessary.

Stanwick - Red Cross—On Saturday, two concerts were held for the Red Cross effort. Tea was provided, and produce was sold after the concert. The wounded soldiers from the V.A.D. hospitals at Higham Ferrers and Hinwick were entertained at the afternoon concert and to tea. The artists were Mrs Humphrey (Thrapston), Miss Louie Smith (Raunds), The Rectory party, and Corpl. C. Foskett. Competitions and a Jumble Sale helped the funds. The amount realized was £15 2s. 6.

The Women’s Institute has opened for the season. A chrysanthemum day realised £6 11s. 1½d. towards wool for socks for Stanwick boys. Mrs Lovell arranged the proceedings and gave 300 blooms, which found a ready sale. This Institute has been doing good work for the last 16 years. They provided wool and the members knitted each Stanwick boy a pair of socks, in all 136! They have allotted already 18 pairs for this year, and have enough money to provide the wool for the remaining boys.

Toy Sale - Mrs Mackenzie, organiser, and her workers, staged a really fine show of soft toys, etc., in the Rectory barn on Saturday week. Over 100 toys of all descriptions were on sale, including a smart peace doll (which was soon sold), kangaroos, red and white golliwogs, pigs, frogs, cats, rabbits, dogs, dolls, ducks 9floaters), teddy bears, etc., which found a ready sale, £5 2s. 6d. being realised.

Stanwick Will - The late Mr C A S Wetenhall, of Stanwick, who died on Sept. 3rd, aged 71, left property of the value of £14,229 4s. 8d.

The testator leaves the household effects to his wife, £100 each to the executors, and the residue between his sons, Cecil Stanley and Charles William.

Stanwick - Hounds—The Woodland Pytchley Hounds met at Stanwick this morning, instead of on Saturday.

Stanwick
Through the flooding of the Nene Valley people walking between Stanwick and Irthlingborough had to wade through the water.

The farewell service of the Rev E Cushing was held at the United Baptist Chapel on Sunday morning, when a large congregation assembled. At the close of the service Mr A Clark, one of the deacons, presented Mr Cushing with a cheque on behalf of the church and congregation in appreciation of the service rendered to the church, during his 4½ years’ ministry in the circuit.

The Employees of the Reliable Boot Co. Ltd., had their annual tea and social on Friday in the Church Room. The thanks of the 186 guests to the directors was expressed by Mr A Clarke, seconded by Mr W Lambert, and supported by the Rector. Response was made by Mr N C V Coe. Later on, Mr O Gates presiding, a concert programme was contributed to by Miss Sharpe (soprano), Misses Forge (pianists), Messrs C Panter (mandolin), G Law (Banjo), H Smith (comedian), and A Head, the accompanist being Mr R Ingyon. For the dancing Mr C Panter and Mr Ingyon were M.C.’s

The Rushden Echo & Argus, 31^st July 1931, transcribed by Kay Collins

Stanwick - Mr. Ralph Ward, born on July 30th, 1854, had many birthday congratulations yesterday.

Stanwick - Baptist Chapel—At the United Baptist Chapel on Monday evening a visit was paid by Mrs J A Clark, lately of Bolobo, who described missionary work in Africa, making special reference to the work among children. Miss Lily Woods, who sang a solo, was accompanied by Miss Dorothy Woods, and Mrs Liggins played for the hymns. The chairman was Mr S L Hunt, of Rushden.

His Hope—With the hope that it will help him to get home sooner, Tommie Williamson, an evacuee from London who resides with Mrs. R. Warner in High-street, Stanwick, came to our office with 3,314 milk tops.