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  • New Branch at Stockwell 02

    When the villages of Clapham
    and Lambeth began to be
    joined up by houses about a
    century ago, Stockwell grew—
    a place on the way to another
    place. The future has moved
    in now, and the pattern of life
    changes daily as the...

  • Christchurch and S.L.I.M. 10

    The new Christchurch opened by
    the Duke of Edinburgh stands facing
    Blackfriars Road, where
    people gathered to greet the Duke.
    Below is the interior of the church during the
    opening service. The two choir stalls (one of
    which...

  • Saturday Football 14

    Saturday Football
    For most years since the war the Depot Sections
    have operated in the West End League. They have
    met with mixed success, "N," "Q" and "V" Sections
    all winning honours at various times. However,
    on the only...

  • P.B.X. 16

    Communications
    P-B-X
    A general view of the switchboard.
    Mrs. J. Hearn, Telephonist
    in Charge, who has been with
    J.S. for five years. With
    Mrs. Walker she helps to
    maintain the record system
    which keeps track of...

  • A Fine and Worthwhile Job 18

    A Fine and Worthwhile Job
    Mr. O. E. Randle, of Work Study, writes
    about the contribution being made by
    some J.S. People to the work of
    Trueloves School.
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    Mr. Simon Sainsbury
    announces one of the
    winning...

  • Pensioners' Progress 21

    Pensioners' Progress
    An account of a new Visiting Scheme
    that has been organised by J.S. Veterans.
    The J.S. Veterans' Group, first organised just after
    the formation of the Sainsbury Staff Association,
    has grown steadily in...

  • Seeker II 22

    Seeker II
    Mr. J. G. Dearlove writes about
    the training vessel of
    the Southwark and Walworth
    Sea Cadet Corps.
    Above is Ronald Fry, who looks after the clearance of
    the firm's imports through the docks, and whose passion
    for...

  • Socials and Dances 24

    J.S. People
    enjoy themselves at Coventry
    Lots of fun at the Coventry
    dinner, dance and social at the
    Leofric on January 23rd.
    Guests from Walsall came over
    to join in. On the left are
    two fugitives from the Fancy
    Dress...

  • Union St. Dines Out 26

    Union Street dines out
    On Friday March 18th the Union Street
    Branch of the Transport and General Workers
    Union held their third annual dinner at Friars
    Hall. On the left Mr. L. H. Smith,
    Branch Chairman, welcomes the guests....

  • Congratulations 27

    Congratulations To Mr. K. G. Owen and Miss S. J. Hawkins, both of
    Haywards Heath branch, married on March 5th. To Mr. Ron Glazier and Miss Janet Walters, both of
    Head Office, who were married on February 20th.

  • J.S. Prizewinners 27

    J.S. Prizewinners in the Industrial Catering
    Association cooking competition were Mr. L. C.
    Fin (left) and Mr. H. A. Robson. Mr. Fitt,
    who is a chef at Blackfriars canteen, won second
    prize in Class 1, the preparation of a...

  • Contents Page 28

    S E R I E S No. A 70
    Page 2
    New Branch at Stockwell
    Page 10
    Christchurch and S.L.I.M.
    Page 14
    Saturday Football
    Page 16
    P.B.X.
    Page 18
    A Fine and Worthwhile Job
    Page 21
    Pensioners' Progress
    Page 22
    Seeker II
    Page 24
    Socials...

  • Retirements 28

    Retirements
    Miss J. S a v a g e , who was engaged in September
    1952 as a Daily Housekeeper at Norbury, at which
    branch she remained until her retirement on March 1st
    of this year.
    Miss D. White, who joined the firm in 1949 at...

  • Transfer and Promotion 28

    Transfer and Promotion
    Head Butchers
    L. JONES from Amersham to
    S. HILDRETH
    128 Kilburn
    at Amersham