100 Years Ago January 4, 1908 OWING to the large number of cases of measles in Evesham, it is probable that the public elementary schools, which were due to have reopened on Tuesday next, will remain closed until January 20. In some of the back streets cases have been very numerous indeed, especially in Tredwell's Row, Factory Yard, Littleworth Street and Bewdley Street. There has been a great deal of whooping cough in Bengeworth, but this is improving. The epidemic is of a somewhat serious nature, and owing to the severe character of the measles many cases have been followed by bronchitis or broncho-pneumonia, and some of these have terminated fatally.

75 Years Ago January 7, 1933 ON New Year's Day the patients at Evesham Public Assistance Institution received mince pies in addition to their ordinary diet, while on Monday the festivities were continued. Mince pies were again served at breakfast and at dinner there was roast beef, vegetables and plum pudding and custard. Tea consisted of bread and butter and iced cake. After tea about a hundred of the patients and staff gathered in the board room for their annual entertainment, provided by Charles Townley. During an interval, mince pies, minerals, sweets, cake and other refreshments were served.

35 Years Ago January 5, 1978 PLANS are going ahead for a double decker Midland Red bus to visit Evesham's French twin town of Dreux in April. The French had asked for the bus when arrangements were being made for the visit, which will be the second installment of a twinning ceremony that began when a contingent from Dreux visited Evesham last June. Arrangements are being made for the bus to lead a convoy of coaches, cars and cyclists that will leave Evesham for the four-day visit. The mayor of Evesham, Mr K D Sinclair, said: "The people of Dreux want it in connection with an English Week they are planning during our visit."

12:40pm Thursday 3rd January 2008

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