1937
Mrs Jack presided over Pittenweem W.R.I. meeting, when Mrs Dick, Cellardyke, gave a demonstration on handloom weaving.
1938
Goods vehicle records offences
Alexander Hughes 4 Dove Street Cellardyke, 10s fine.
1939
At Pittenweem Baptist Church Fellowship meeting—Rev. R. Murdoch presiding —Misses Muir and Wallace, Cellardyke, sang a duet, and games were played.
1940
Thomas Anderson, aged 49, Craigaven, Williamson Place, Cellardyke, has been awarded the vellum the Royal Humane Society. ? Anderson, along with James Watson Bett, aged 32, 36 Forth Street, Cellardyke, attempted, on 22nd August, to save Alexander McRuvie, aged 32, from drowning in the Firth Forth at Wemyss.
An article a few days earlier
Lost overboard in the Firth of Forth’ two months ago,
The body of Mr. Alexander McRuivie (42), of Dove Street, Cellardyke, Fife, has been recovered. His wife (27), who never got over the shock of the news of his loss, died a fortnight ago in Edinburgh Infirmary. When McRuivie was swept off his ship the skipper made a gallant attempt to save him, and was himself saved by another vessel.
1942
A fatal accident inquiry into the death on September 10 of John Gardner (27), joiner, 22 Rodger Street, Cellardyke, Anstruther, was heard at Cupar Sheriff Court to-day. Gardener was employed by Walter Reekie, boat builder, at the boat building yard, Harbour Head, Anstruther, to do odd joinering jobs and mending cables for electric drills. Alexander Stevenson, apprentice ship wright, 24 West Forth Street, Cellardyke, Anstruther, employed in the same yard said that when handling an electric drill earlier in the day of Gardner’s death he received a slight shock and reported the matter to the foreman. Later Stevenson saw Gardner with the same drill on his way to the switchboard, presumably to test it. He (Stevenson) and two other men to whom he was talking then heard Gardner shouting, “Put off. Put it off.” He was standing,’ drill in hand, apparently unable to let it go. Stevenson rushed across and switched off the power. Thomas Melville Parker, foreman, said that when it was reported to him that something was wrong with the drill, he instructed a qualified electrician to repair it. He saw Gardner in the yard with the drill in his hand, and it had not been repaired. Gardner said that there was nothing wrong with the machine, only the cables were needing repaired. Parker told him to obtain new cables from the store and join them to the drill. Thomas Chalmers Hunter, electrical engineer, Fife Electric Power Co., said that when he examined the drill, which carried 250 volts., after the accident saw the wires had been incorrectly joined, allowing the current to flow direct to the body of any person holding the drill. This, in his opinion, was the cause of the death. . Dr M. D. Armour, Crichton House. West Anstruther, said he found death was due to an electric shock. Sheriff More returned a formal verdict of accidental death.
1944
37 JOHN ST., CELLARDYKE. —For Sale, Desirable Substantially-built Self- Contained HOUSE of 6 Aparts.. with Bathroom (H. & C.). Boxrooms, &c.; Modern Grates; also adjoining Ground with large Sheds, Garage, &c. Ass. Rents—House, £17; Sheds, £29; Garage, £3. No Feu-Duty. Immediate Occupation. Seen Wednesdays, Saturdays 1 p.m. to p.m. Offers to KEIR MOODIE ft CO.. S.S.C., 1 Leopold PI., Edinburgh,
1946
CHAIRS—FROM “CHAR” CHAT A steady flow of non-utility furniture is now coming from a factory in Cellardyke, Anstruther, founded as a result of a chat over cup of “char.” Two naval officers, Lieutenant D. P. Appleby, of Ipswich, and Lieutenant Commander P. Branch, of London, were discussing post-war plans with Mr J. Brown, of Cellardyke, a civilian employee at Crail Royal Naval Air Station. As they sipped their tea one of them suggested that they should extend their war-time co-operation into a peace-time partnership in furniture-making. None of them had any previous experience of this type of work. Demobbed this year, the two ex-officers and Mr Brown took over a disused net factory in Cellardyke. Mr Branch, engineer before the war, drew up plans for machinery they needed. With the help of local blacksmiths it was produced. Now the only limitations on the output of the ten employees are the B.O. T. restrictions on quantity and variety.
1947
GOLDEN WEDDING HENDERSON—ANDERSON — At Lindsay Square Hall. Methil. On 22nd, October. 1897. by Thomas Muir minister of Methi Parish Church, Thomas Henderson. eldest son of the late Robert Henderson, coal – trimmer. Methil, to Margaret Carstairs Anderson, second daughter of the late William Anderson, fisherman, Cellardyke. Present address-43 Letham Terrace, Leven.
1948
MARRIAGES. KEAY —NICOLL. —At St Mark’s Church, Johannesburg, Oct. 16. James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Keay, Toll Rd., Cellardyke, to Maisie, younger daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Nicoll, Westmount, Hillside, Montrose
1949
Marriages
Gardner – Strachan at Fetterso Parish Church Stonehaven, on Sat 22nd Oct 1949 by the Rev William C Bigwood, BD. Henry son of Mr and Mrs Martin Gardner 29 James Street Cellardyke, to Ethel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Strachan, 5 the Cross Stonehaven.
FOR SALE, by Private Bargain, 3 FLATS, No. 6 DOVE ST., CELLARDYKE. each containing Room and Kitchen, with Inside W.C., Water, and Gas. Rent. £28. Feu-Duty, Id. Vacant possession of Middle Flat. For further parties, and cards to view apply JAMES THOMSON & SON, Solicitors, Kirkcaldy.
1953
( Cellardyke is disappearing into just being part of Anstruther)
Anstruther in common with many coastal towns in Fife, is concerned about its attractions for holidaymakers. The Town Council will consider the whole question at their November meeting. Recently the Development Committee, consisting of members of the Council, met to discuss various suggestions for improvements. They are submitting their findings to the Town Council.
Among the suggestions they will put forward will be that the Lower common should be prepared by burgh workmen with a viety to having Boys’ Brigade companies camping there next summer. They also have in mind a similar scheme for the Upper common, where at present gipsey camps are sited. The Town Clerk is being asked to ascertain whether the gipsies have any rights to use that ground for camping.
The committee also considered the possibility of providing a caravan site. And at present have two suitable sites under review.
The provision of entertainments in wet weather also aroused discussion. and the committee decided to obtain the use of all the Town Balls during afternoons in the holiday season for such things as go-as-you please concerts and whist drives
The committee also expressed the desire to be given the use of Cellardyke Town Hall when required to run dances for the raising of funds
DIRECT BUS SERVICE
As the burgh enjoys a fair amount of Glasgow holidaymaker’s’ trade the Committee suggested approaching Alexander’s Bus Company to explore the possibility of direct bus service to and from the East Neuk during the Glasgow and Paisley Fair holidays. A number of other improvements to the amenities of Anstruther were considered, …. The committee recommended the Town Council to consider the return of the Williamson, Memorial Fountain, the erection of a wall at Cellardyke harbour and the provision of public conveniences at the bathing pool. The latter point will most probably he taken up with Billowness Improvements Association.
This Association along with the Anstruther and Cellardyke Improvement Committees may meet the Development Committee to discuss any suggestions these bodies ma have for Improving present burgh attractions or providing new ones. A sporting attraction to visitors, if it is approved, will be fortnightly putting competitions, an idea which will he considered at a meeting between the Development Committee, Anstruther Golf Club and Cellardyke Improvements Committee.
St Monans
CONGREGATIONAL GUILD At the meeting on Monday night Mrs Robertson presided and welcomed a visiting party from Cellardyke. Mrs Motion. guest speaker, gave an inspiring address. Mrs Thomson and Mrs Mvles rendered duets. Mrs J. Gourlay presided at the organ, and tea was served by the committee
SHORE STREET ACCIDENT A slight accident occurred in Short Street. Anstruther, on Saturday when a bus driven by James Elder, bus driver. Cellardyke, was involved in a collision with a private car. Although the car was slightly damaged, neither its occupant. Mr Andrew Aitken. Harbour Head House. Anstruther, nor Mr Elder was injured.
NEW PLAYING FIELD Anstruther Town Council are to approach Cellardyke and Anstruther Improvements Committees and the National Playing Fields Association, to find out if they will contribute towards the cost of procuring the new playing fields. At Monday’s meeting. the Council decided to acquire 6 acres for the field instead of 5 as was suggested by the N.P.A. in a letter
LIGHTING COMPLAINT A letter of complaint about Street lighting was read at Anstruther Council ow Monday. It came from a resident in the upper Toll Road area, who said that for two months that area had been in darkness at night. She written to the Electricity Board and was quite satisfied that they were not to blame for lighting not being there. Treasurer J. Armour said there were three poles in the road but the gas had been dis-connected, though who had authorised this be did not know. They were waiting for electricity to be installed, but wished to have the plans for the new RAF scheme submitted before laying electricity cables. He promised to look into the matter of provision of gas.
SAILED TO YARMOUTH The fishing boat “Irene Julia.” skipper James Bett attended Yarmouth fishing on Thursday night and the usual custom If distributing biscuits was observed. This is the last boat tip leave for that fishing So far there have been no reports of any large catches at Yarmouth and it is hoped that they will improve during this month. The “Irene Julie ” carried a passenger who was bound for a holiday in Yarmouth and always travels by this fashion. He was Mr David Watson, master baker. Inverkeithing who has many local connections.
The “Refleurir ” leaves this week for the West coast fishing and no doubt will be followed by others. This will again leave the harbour in a deserted state as most of the total boats will be away.