Stevenston - On This Day In History

[Hughie]

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette
July 26, 1946

B.B. Firemen (Stevenston)
Seven members of the Stevenston Boys' Brigade have qualified at Ardrossan N.F.S. station for their Firemen's Badge. The boys are - Harry McCart, Dick Cowie, Hugh Garratt, William Plenderleith. Harry Carson, Peter Higgins, and Samuel Higgins.
The boys attended the fire station for training on four nights and Company Officer Christie reports that they were all very keen.

[Hughie]

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette
August 29, 1947

Ayrshire Tenor For The States!
In recognition of the pleasure which they have derived so often when listening to the singing of Eddie Thomson, Ayrshire's popular tenor: the members of the Saltcoats Old Men's Club foregathered and presented Eddie with an eagle's claw, set in silver and on which was mounted a beautiful gem.

The presentation was to mark Eddie's departure to Los Angeles. California, at the end of September, where this popular singes goes sponsord by an American millionaire, who heard Eddie singing while on a visit to this country last year. It was not only Eddie's voice which captured his American 'Santa Claus' but also the way Burns' famous songs were rendered. Indeed our America friend said he would not rest until Eddie was on the other side of "the pond," where he so much desired all Americans, rot only those with Scottish ancestry, to hear Eddie's nightingale voice. America's pain will be Ayrshire's loss, especially at Ardeer Rec, where Eddie has tendered his resignation as steward.

[Lorn]

Must see if we can get an image of one of those gold badges.

Hello,
sorry for the random comment on an old post. I’ve been looking into the coal mine disaster as my great great grandfather was a rescuer and came across this post. I knew I had photos of the medal so I had to let you see!

[Hughie]

Much appreciated, Lorn. Here's a list of those locals who received this award for their efforts during the Auchenharvie mine disaster:

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[Penny Tray]

Thanks for letting us see the medal Lorn.

[Meg]

Yes, thanks for posting these photos Lorn

Meg

[Hughie]

Kilmarnock Herald and Ayrshire Gazette
September 21, 1951

Police Escort for Referee
Remarkable scenes were witnessed after the Ardeer Thistle - Baillieston Juniors game at Stevenston on Saturday. Play had been rough throughout and many of the referee's decision did not please the crowd. As the final whistle blew the field was invaded and the referee, Mr J. Allan, of Glasgow, had to be escorted from the field by the police. A large crowd assembled outside the pavilion and Mr Allan was driven to the railway station in a police car.

Near the end of the Kilwinning - Duntocher Junior Cup replay at Kilwinning several players became involved in a free-for-all in the Duntocher goalmouth. Spectators invaded the pitch, but police soon cleared it."

Ardeer v Glasgow Police rugby game at Stevenston was abandoned after a player on each side had been seriously injured. Torrance, of Ardeer, suffered a compound leg fracture. Heath, of the Police, had a suspected fracture of the arm. Both players were removed to Kilmarnock Infirmary, Ardeer were leading by 22 points to 3 when the game stopped.