Alarming Outbreak of Fire - Rushden Factory in Danger – Prompt Work by the Fire Brigade
An alarming outbreak of fire occurred at the factory of Messrs Green and Coe, boot manufacturers, Newton-road, Rushden, yesterday during the dinner hour. It appears that whilst the workpeople were out of the factory a wax-pot attached to a stitching machine boiled over, and the flames ignited, flames shooting up to a good height and creating a dense volume of smoke.

Fortunately, Mr Hollowell, who was at work on his garden near by, noticed smoke pouring through the windows and called the Fire Brigade. In four minutes the hose cart and a contingent of firemen were on the spot, the hose was attached to a hydrant in Newton-road, the fire was faced, and all danger speedily averted.

The firemen present comprised Third-Officer R F Knight, Engineer C Green, Firemen C Timpson, A Jaques, J Wooding, and L Bridgeford, under second-officer G R Turner. It is entirely owing to the promptness with which the Brigade responded to the call that a serious conflagration was averted, as otherwise no doubt the whole of the factory would speedily have been involved. The damage, which is covered by insurance, fortunately is but slight, that done being caused principally by water.

Creditors Meet
The first meeting of the creditors of Bernard George Coe, of 13, Park Road, Rushden, retired boot and shoe manufacturer, formerly of Green and Coe, Ltd., a business which was wound up on June 3rd, 1946, was held at the office of the Official Receiver (Mr. A. T. Cheek) Northampton.

His gross liabilities were estimated to be £4,616, and his assets were estimated to produce £4,886, leaving a surplus of £270.

Mr. L. G. Roberts, of High Street, Rushden, was appointed trustee, with a committee of inspection, to which three creditors were appointed.

The public examination will be at Northampton Bankruptcy Court next Tuesday.