1930
A project is afoot to bring miniature golf to Anstruther, Cellardyke Improvements Committee are believed to be considering the laying down of a course to help the finances of the organisation.
The Cellardyke Town Hall would be the venue for the new course.
1931
Dairy business and premises in Cellardyke, For Sale, Privately, Shop, 38 Rodger Street, Cellardyke, with 5-Apartment DWELLING HOUSE above, and Byre, Stable, and Cart Shed, &c., in connection therewith. Assessed Rental, £24. Feu-Duty, £1 2s. There will be included in the sale the Dry-Dairy Business and Milk Round carried on by the late James D. Dow. Early occupation. For further particulars apply to MAXWELL &, DOW, Solicitors, Anstruther.
“Jock” Brown, the St Andrews- Canadian golf professional, attached to Summerlea Club, Montreal, is now on the Atlantic on his way home, where he will take part in his parents’ golden wedding celebrations. He has been in Canada during the past ten years, and has figured prominently many big tourneys. ……
His parents, Mr and Mrs Jas. Brown, 17 South Castle Street, St Andrews, celebrate their golden wedding early in December. It was on December 2, 1881, that the old couple were married in Kilrenny. Mrs Brown, who was Miss Elspeth Robertson before her marriage, belonged to the East Neuk. They were married by Dr Anderson, Cellardyke.
Mr Brown who is a retired fisherman, remembers the time when as many as 150 fishermen used to pursue the fishing industry at St Andrews.
11th Nov
At Anstruther Memorial a short service was conducted by Revs. George Ogg. James A. Paterson, and Thomas R. Sneddon, and at Cellardyke Revs J. H. Prvde. James R Lee and J F. Kington officiated. A wreath from Cellardyke School was laid at the Memorial, and also two wreaths from the Town Council, one from Cellardyke and one from Anstruther.
Cost of Laying Pavement Provost Readdie presided the monthly meeting of Anstruther Town Council, when consideration was given to the question of laying foot pavements at the municipal houses at Cellardyke. Provost Readdie said the cost of laying concrete at both sides of Burnside Place and at parts on the north and south sides of Fowler Street would amount to about £200, taking about 7s to the square yard. If the pavements were tarred it would be half that cost. On the Provost’s suggestion the clerk was instructed to write to the Department of Health to ascertain if the repair fund would be available for the laying of proper foot pavements……
Offers for the repair of the pavement at Cellardyke School were submitted and that D. Motion, Cellardyke, was accepted.
A letter from the secretary of Cellardyke Ratepayers’ Association was received expressing dissatisfaction the council’s action in appointing Mr Small. West Anstruther as scavenger for Cellardyke.
1932
The employees of Messrs Robert Watson & Co., oilskin manufacturers, Newburgh, were entertained to tea by the firm in the Masonic Hall on the occasion of the recent wedding of Mr Andrew D. Mitchell, member of the firm.
Mr David Mitchell, Cellardyke, presided, and welcomed the company. Mr Mitchell stated he was proud of the relations existing between the firm and the employees.
Mr George R. Watson associated himself with Mr Mitchell’s remarks.
After tea games and dances were engaged in, and sketches were also given, and at the close Mr Charles Batchelor, on behalf of the employees, thanked the firm for their kindness.
Mr and Mrs A. D. Mitchell were present, and took part in the programme.
Exhibition of East Fife Products
A WALK ROUND THE STALLS. The exhibition was visited large crowds of people on both days, and courteous attendants pointed out the merits of the goods displayed. A walk round the hall proved an education.
Mrs Burnett, Arncroach, showed some quaint specimens of wrought iron work, including such useful articles boot scrapers, umbrella stands, and hinges of antique appearance but undoubted strength.
The various industries of Anstruther, Kilrenny, and Cellardyke were well represented. A. & W. Myles had on view Yatsman coats, Argyle leggings, and double cotta aprons for fisher folks, and further along Melville & Son, Cellardyke, showed Loch Fyne red herring and kippers.
Fish baskets, a potato creel, net needles, and a boat fender were included in the exhibit of the Fishermen’s Supply Store; and gate-legged tables were the speciality of Gray &. Pringle. Then came a collection of golf clubs laid out by D. W. Brodie & Coy., East Fife Golf Iron and Cleek Works, Anstruther, followed by a display children’s clothes, incorporating woollen coats in useful shapes and pretty colours, and oilskins by Martin & Co., Cellardyke.
Leather coats and short suede coats were a feature of the stand occupied by Watson & Coy., Cellardyke. The six stages in the manufacture of golf cleeks were demonstrated Mr James Anderson, golf cleek manufacturer, and the next exhibit also featured golf clubs made R. Brodie & Son, Anstruther. Cough mixtures and cold cream for various purposes, prepared by A. N, Bowman, chemist, were commented by many people. Two sets of fire irons, made Mr James Ramsay, Kilrenny, were greatly admired, and the next exhibit was by Mr Alex. Aitken, boat builder, Anstruther, who showed excellent models of a sailing boat and part of a motor boat.
One of the most interesting stands was that of Miss Mary J. Downey, Kilrenny, whose hand-painted pottery and china in original designs is worthy special note. Fruit and flower bowls, powder bowls, cigarette boxes, and candlesticks, preserve jars, tea and coffee sets, vases, and wall plaques all beautifully done, were only a few examples of her skilful art. A tapestry picture, with which she won first prize at the Highland Show in Dundee and a special prize at the W.R.I. rally at Kirkcaldy a fortnight ago, was exhibited. Mr Charles M. Grieg, The Loan, Anstruther, an ex-soldier, had on view several sea-grass stools of good workmanship. Mrs Bett was prominent with overalls. Mrs Dick, Cellardyke, is an expert in leather-work and hand weaving. On her stand were becoming leather golfing hats, tee-cases, shopping bags in leather, leather cloth, and Glamis fabrics, tea cosies, purses, and handbags. There were also beautifully knitted jumpers and hand-woven scarves in delicate colourings, as well as a good variety of articles suitable for Christmas parties and as prizes for bridge and whist drives. She is willing to send boxes of her goods on approbation to postal inquirers.
1934
ST MONANCE LAUNCH. A 46-feet-long fishing “nabby” was launched yesterday from the yard of Walter Reekie, boatbuilder. St Monance, for Mr M’Creath, Girvan. This ring-net boat will be driven by a 60 h.p. Gleniffer Diesel engine, and is fitted with all the latest appliances. She was named A.J.J. & T. by Miss Doris Martin, Cellardyke. (This vessel was later to become Peter Murray’s 1st Boy Peter, her name board is in the Museum)
1935
East Fife Orchestral Association – at a meeting in the reading room of Cellardyke Town hall, decided to resume practices, with Mr Alex Reid as Conductor
FORMER COXSWAIN OF CELLARDYKE LIFEBOAT
Death of Mr Wm. S. Sutherland
The death took place suddenly at his residence, 4 Harbour Head, Cellardyke, last night of Mr William S. Sutherland, who was a well-known and highly respected figure in the burgh. A native of Cellardyke, he was 67 years of age.
In January, 1915, he joined the Royal Naval Reserve, and left the service in 1919. During the war he was chief skipper. He was skipper of the steam drifter Fifeness until his retiral in 1932.
On 15th May, 1905,he received a bronze medal from the Royal Humane Society for saving life from drowning, when he dived from the point of the east pier and rescued a boy.
He was first coxswain of the local lifeboat for 30 years, from 1903-33 When the present lifeboat’ was christened ii> 1933 received certificate of service from the Duke of Montrose
He was an enthusiastic member of the local British Legion Committee and also of the Royal Arch’ Chapter. He had no family, and is survived by his widow.
Excessive Speed – Charged with driving a heavy lorry at a speed of 27 m.p.h., Dysart Road, on Tuesday, 15th Oct., Thomas -Murray, a Cellardyke motor driver, was fined 7s 6d by Baillie Collyer at the Police Court on Monday.
It is reported from Calcutta that Mr Thomas Gardner, a native of Cellardyke, and son of the late Mr Martin Gardner, Fowler Street, Cellardyke, has been badly hurt falling down the hold of his ship. He is the second officer of the s.s. Mangalore, present in Calcutta. In falling into the hold Mr Gardner sustained serious injuries, including a fracture of the pelvis, dislocated wrist, and superficial head wounds. His recovery is expected to take about three months.
1938
CELLARDYKE SPEAKER AT PITTENWEEM. Pittenweem Baptist Church Christian Endeavour held their monthly consecration in the church hall ~ Ml Ella Barnett presiding.
Miss B. Wood, Cellardyke, gave an address on “Church Membership.” Miss Wood also rendered a solo. Miss Ina May Hughes played the accompaniments.
1939
A disturbance in a ’bus had a sequel at Cupar Sheriff Court on Tuesday, when two Upper Largo men were fined. They were James Sydney Harris, motor hirer, 1 Manelian, and David Kinmond, motor driver, North Feus, both from Upper Largo. They admitted having created a breach of the peace in Main Street, Upper Largo, on 8th October, and Harris also admitted a charge of having assaulted the ’bus driver, Thomas Smith, 10 Fowler Street, Cellardyke, by hitting him on the chin.
Mr R. D. Gauld, solicitor, Cupar, for Kinmond, said that the two men were rather the worse of drink. Harris appeared to have fallen out of the door of the ’bus when it stopped. Kinmond did not see any assault, but took part in the argument which followed.
According to the depute Fiscal, Mr A. S. McNicol, Harris had fallen at the door of the ’bus, and then stated that he would report the driver. The driver had come out of his cabin to see what was wrong, and Harris hit him on the chin. Harris, who admitted a previous conviction, was fined £2 5s, and a fine of £1 5s was imposed on Kinmond.
1940
Anstruther District S.M.C. have been unsuccessful in their protest to Fife County Council against the installation of an airraid warning siren on Cellardyke School.
1941
Cellardyke Man Missing.
Mr and Mrs Alex. Rodger, 30 West Forth Street, Cellardyke, Anstruther, have been notified that their son, John Smith Rodger (22), who was a shipwright (4th class) on the Cossack, is reported missing, presumed killed. He joined the Royal Navy in June. 1940. , .
Presumed Killed on Naval Patrol Service.
Mr and Mrs T. Watson, 3 East Shore, Pittenweem, have been .notified that their son, Thomas Butters Watson (22), is missing, presumed killed on naval patrol service. The young man who was fisherman before joining up was married only six weeks ago to Cellardyke girl.
Lighting Offenders at Cupar. …….. Others who were fined flor lighting offences at their homes and business premises in their charge included: John Shearer, shoemaker, 21 Toll Road, Cellardyke (at the Dundee Equitable Shoe Shop in Roger Street, Anstruther),
1943
CELLARDYKE NURSE’S SUCCESS Miss Chrissie M. Smith, Duke Street Hospital, Glasgow, has passed out gold medallist in the recent final examination, and is now a State registered nurse. Nurse Smith is a daughter of Mrs Smith, 18 Rodger Street, Cellardyke.
1944
Mrs Wallace, 67 John Street, Cellardyke, has received intimation that her son, L-Cpl. Adam Wallace, previously reported missing at Arnhem, is now a prisoner. He was a signaller with the airborne battalion of the K.O.S.B. Educated at Waid Academy, was with the Clydesdale Bank in Dunoon before joining up.
1948
TOO OLD At 51?
A decision by the General Purposes Committee that a sub-committee should consider applications for the post of janitor at Cellardyke School after Anstruther School Management Committee had recommended that the present temporary janitor (age 51) be retained in the post, came in for a great deal of criticism. Bailie D. Mitchell, Anstruther, protesting against the decision of the General Purposes Committee, said it was a downright slight on the Anstruther School Management Committee, who had recommended that the present janitor be retained. Upholding the decision of the General Purposes Committee, Councillor Gatherum said that Anstruther School Management Committee had to come under the regulations of the Education Committee. It was up to the small committee appointed to choose a man for the post. Bailie Blarney, Cowdenbeath, said it was a question of principle. Under the superannuation scheme 45 was the age limit. Supporting Bailie Mitchell that the temporary man should have been considered for the post, Bailie Wright pointed out that the Ministry of Labour was appealing to older men and women to return to industry. After all there was very little difference between a man of 45 and a man of 51. If a man of 51 was considered an old man then 95 per cent of the Education Committee should be sitting at their firesides. Bailie Fraser, St Andrews, said that he could not understand all the unnecessary fuss. One would actually think that they were concerned with the rectorship of Dunfermline High School. There was very strong feeling in the east of Fife over the appointment and he thought the matter ought to be remitted back. After further discussion, it was agreed by 24 votes to 6 to remit the matter back to the General Purposes Committee.
1952
FIFE PROVOST LEFT £92,170 Provost William Watson Carstairs, OBE. J.P., manufacturer, of 18 West Forth Street, Cellardyke, who died on September 29, left £92,170 4s. In his will, lodged with the Sheriff Clerk Fife at Cupar yesterday, he bequeathed to the Town Council of Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter, and Anstruther Wester, over which he presided for 20 years, portrait himself in oils and a picture, “The Tea Clipper Race,” in view of its historical connection with both Anstruther and Cellardyke. His only other public bluest is £250 to Chalmers’ Memorial Church, Anstruther.
FOR SALE, as a going concern, the Business of FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS carried on by FIFE FURNITURE, Ltd. (in Liquidation), at CELLARDYKE, ANSTRUTHER, Fife, comprising the Heritable Property, Plant, Slocks of Raw Materials and Unfinished Goods. Particulars from the Liquidator, R. S. CLARK, C.A., Commercial Road, Leven
BUS DRIVER WEDS CONDUCTRESS Bus conductress Miss Nora Henderson, only daughter of the late Mr D. Henderson and of Mrs Henderson, 11 West Street, St Monance, was married in St Monance Church hall yesterday. Bridegroom is bus driver Henry B. Anderson, younger son of Mr and Mrs G. Anderson, Braeside, Burnside Terrace, Cellardyke. Ceremony was by Rev. J. S. Rough, St Monance. Bride was given away by her cousin, Mr James Aird, Crail. Matron of honour was Mrs D. Guthrie, sister of the bridegroom, and best man was Mr A. Henderson, brother of the bride.