When Mrs. P. W. Wills, of Rushden, visited the U.S.A. last year she was invited several times to enlighten Americans on conditions in Britain.

Mrs. Wills obliged, and on the food question stressed the plight of old people living alone. The American women were more than sympathetic. They did something about it.

From the “Helen Wills Club” in Memphis, Tennessee, to “The White House” at Rushden have come numerous tins of food high in points value. They have all been purchased by the 19 members of the club, and still more are expected in the future.

Mrs. Wills and her friend Miss C. Sanders, of The Hayway, have been busily engaged in the re-packing of the gifts and collecting names and addresses of Rushden people over 80.

At the week-end, 26 parcels left the Grove Road “distribution centre” as a kind-hearted gesture from a band of Americans to the oldest folk of Rushden.

And there is a treat on the way for the young ones too. Four cases of used toys sent from Clarksdale, Mississippi, will be distributed to children’s homes by Mrs. Wills.