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Living in Fersfield - 1939
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The Norfolk and Suffolk Journal and Diss Express Friday, 23rd June 1939 Page 6 Fersfield Drawing Match There were just over 100 furrows drawn at the third annual drawing match arranged by the committee of the Lopham and District branch, British Legion, held held on Saturday, in aid of branch funds. A field at Row Farm, Fersfield, lent by Mr. Aves, was used, horses and implements being supplied by Mr. S. Aves, Mr. Alston and Mr. G. Aves (Bressingham). Smart turnouts were made by the horsemen, Messrs. D. Drew and F. Gooderham. The organising committee consisted of Mr. T. Alexander (chairman), Mr. L. Bowing, Major G. Hamilton, Mr. B. Burrows. Mr. G. Orford, Mr. W. Duncum and Mr. J. Baker; other field officials including Mr. H. Leeper, Mr. S. Corbole, Mr. J. Beales, Mr. G. Bendall, Mr. F. Bowhill, Mr. S. Garnham and Mr. W. Emms. Results in order of merit were: 1 R. Styles (Winfarthing), 1¾ ins, deviation; 2 W. Emms (North Lopham) 1½ ins.; 3 T. Lock (Diss Heywood), 1 ¾ ins.; 4 G. Bond (Winfarthing), 1 ¾ ins.; 5 V. Woodrow (North Lopham) 2¾ ins.; 6 H. Leeper (Fersfield), 2¾ ins. and P. Pulford (Shelfanger), 2¾ ins. Legion special prizes: 1 W. Emms (North Lopham), 2 H. Leeper (Fersfield), 3 G. Bendall (Fersfield), 4 T. Alexander (Bressingham). There was keen competition for bowling for a pig (given by Major G. Hamilton and Mr. L. Bowing), winners being E. Martin, L. Bowing and L. Murton. The distribution of the various prizes took place at the Crown Inn, Fersfield, Capt. T. MacMillan Scott presiding. He congratulated the winners and added that he believed the matches brought the farmer and farm worker into closer contact. Mr. Alexander accorded thanks to the prize donors, supporters and helpers.

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