Stevenston - On This Day In History
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GLASGOW HERALD
19 MAY 1886
STEVENSTON PARISH CHURCH
The Rev. G. Park, of the Middle Parish, Paisley, who was to have officiated last Sunday as a candidate for the vacancy in the pastorate of this church, sent a substitute, Mr Park having withdrawn his name from the list.
The committee have resolved not to add another name to take the place of Mr Park, so that there will be seven candidates for the vacancy. These are The Rev. J. Kyd, Dalry; Robert Henderson, Newton-on-Ayr; George Murray, assistant , St. Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh; A. Allan, M.A., Fairlie; Andrew Robertson, M.A., Rankinston; Andrew Mitchell, assistant, Riccarton; and John Porter, Clelland.
19 MAY 1886
STEVENSTON PARISH CHURCH
The Rev. G. Park, of the Middle Parish, Paisley, who was to have officiated last Sunday as a candidate for the vacancy in the pastorate of this church, sent a substitute, Mr Park having withdrawn his name from the list.
The committee have resolved not to add another name to take the place of Mr Park, so that there will be seven candidates for the vacancy. These are The Rev. J. Kyd, Dalry; Robert Henderson, Newton-on-Ayr; George Murray, assistant , St. Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh; A. Allan, M.A., Fairlie; Andrew Robertson, M.A., Rankinston; Andrew Mitchell, assistant, Riccarton; and John Porter, Clelland.
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20 MAY 1889
FOOTBALL
STEVENSTON THISTLE v. GREENOCK MORTON
Played at Stevenston, and after a keenly contested game, resulted in favour of Morton by 3 goals to 2.
20 MAY 1889
FOOTBALL
STEVENSTON THISTLE v. GREENOCK MORTON
Played at Stevenston, and after a keenly contested game, resulted in favour of Morton by 3 goals to 2.
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Penny Tray wrote: ↑Thu May 17, 2018 7:13 am GLASGOW HERALD
17 MAY 1920
DROWNING
On Saturday afternoon JAMES SIMPSON, (5), son of Robert Simpson, Moorpark Cottages, Stevenston, was drowned in the flooded area between Saltcoats and Stevenston.
Along with some other small boys he had gone to fish for minnows, and fell into the pool, and before assistance had arrived he had sunk.
The body was afterwards recovered by some young men who dived into the pool.
ARDROSSAN & SALTCOATS HERALD
21 MAY 1920
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mr Robert and Mrs Marion Simpson, Moorpark East, acknowledge drowning in Auchenharvie Loch.
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22 MAY 1889
BIRTH
ROXBURGH: At Stevenston, Ayrshire, on the 20th instant, the wife of H.B. Roxburgh; a daughter.
22 MAY 1889
BIRTH
ROXBURGH: At Stevenston, Ayrshire, on the 20th instant, the wife of H.B. Roxburgh; a daughter.
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28 MAY 1881
BIRTH
ROXBURGH: At Ardeer, Stevenston, on the 26th instant, Mrs H. B. Roxburgh, of a daughter.
28 MAY 1881
BIRTH
ROXBURGH: At Ardeer, Stevenston, on the 26th instant, Mrs H. B. Roxburgh, of a daughter.
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28 MAY 1888
FOOTBALL
KILBIRNIE v. STEVENSTON THISTLE
At Kilbirnie
Result in favour of the former by 5 goals to 2.
28 MAY 1888
FOOTBALL
KILBIRNIE v. STEVENSTON THISTLE
At Kilbirnie
Result in favour of the former by 5 goals to 2.
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28 MAY 1889
STEVENSTON PAROCHIAL BOARD
The following have been elected to represent ratepayers in the Parochial Board: - Messrs William Gemmell, Hugh Kilpatrick, John Logan, William McDonald, and John Stewart.
28 MAY 1889
STEVENSTON PAROCHIAL BOARD
The following have been elected to represent ratepayers in the Parochial Board: - Messrs William Gemmell, Hugh Kilpatrick, John Logan, William McDonald, and John Stewart.
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30 MAY 1881
BOWLING
ARDROSSAN v. ARDEER
On Saturday afternoon these two clubs met on Ardeer Green, Stevenston, for a friendly game.
The result was as follows – Ardrossan, 148; Ardeer, 131. Majority for Ardrossan, 17 shots.
30 MAY 1881
BOWLING
ARDROSSAN v. ARDEER
On Saturday afternoon these two clubs met on Ardeer Green, Stevenston, for a friendly game.
The result was as follows – Ardrossan, 148; Ardeer, 131. Majority for Ardrossan, 17 shots.
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3 JUNE 1889
FOOTBALL
BEITH v. STEVENSTON THISTLE
At Knockbuckle Park, Beith
The Thistle, aided by a strong wind, scored 4 in the first half, and the advantage they maintained to the end, winning by 4 goals to nothing.
3 JUNE 1889
FOOTBALL
BEITH v. STEVENSTON THISTLE
At Knockbuckle Park, Beith
The Thistle, aided by a strong wind, scored 4 in the first half, and the advantage they maintained to the end, winning by 4 goals to nothing.
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3 JUNE 1880
MARRIAGE
SINCLAIR - KILPATRICK: At Main Street, Stevenston, 1st June, by the Rev. John Grahame, M.A., DONALD SINCLAIR, storekeeper, Stevenston Co-operative, to JANET KILPATRICK, daughter of the late William Kilpatrick, residenter.
3 JUNE 1880
MARRIAGE
SINCLAIR - KILPATRICK: At Main Street, Stevenston, 1st June, by the Rev. John Grahame, M.A., DONALD SINCLAIR, storekeeper, Stevenston Co-operative, to JANET KILPATRICK, daughter of the late William Kilpatrick, residenter.
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3 JUNE 1880
STEVENSTON PARISH CHURCH
The Rev. John Grahame, M.A., B.D., of Stevenston Parish Church, has been presented with a handsome gold watch by the members of his congregation, on the occasion of his marriage, while Mrs Grahame has received a valuable epergne.
The presentations took place at a meeting in the church on Tuesday night – Mr Lithgow presiding.
3 JUNE 1880
STEVENSTON PARISH CHURCH
The Rev. John Grahame, M.A., B.D., of Stevenston Parish Church, has been presented with a handsome gold watch by the members of his congregation, on the occasion of his marriage, while Mrs Grahame has received a valuable epergne.
The presentations took place at a meeting in the church on Tuesday night – Mr Lithgow presiding.
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4 JUNE 1884
STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD
This Board met on Monday afternoon – the Rev. John Grahame presiding.
The Chairman moved that the sum to be assessed for next year be £450. By a majority the Chairman’s motion was carried.
Mr Gemmell gave notice that at next meeting he would move that the Board rescind its resolution to build a new school at Saltcoats, and adopt the resolution carried at a public meeting of ratepayers.
The Chairman gave notice that he would rule the motion incompetent.
4 JUNE 1884
STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD
This Board met on Monday afternoon – the Rev. John Grahame presiding.
The Chairman moved that the sum to be assessed for next year be £450. By a majority the Chairman’s motion was carried.
Mr Gemmell gave notice that at next meeting he would move that the Board rescind its resolution to build a new school at Saltcoats, and adopt the resolution carried at a public meeting of ratepayers.
The Chairman gave notice that he would rule the motion incompetent.
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