South Yorkshire Times April 3, 1948

Dearne Councillors

Central Ward

Conn. Mrs. E. Keeton (Labour):

Has lived in Goldthorpe 32 years, and a member of Dearne Council for 16 years with a two year break. A member of Wath, Swinton anti District Hospital Board, member of the ambulance committee, co-opted member of the women’s panel for National Service, and member of Dearne Savings Committee,

Mr. H. Rothnie (Ind.):

Has for many years been in practice at Goldthorpe as a dentist, Prominent member of Goldthorpe Chamber of Trade and a prime mover in Goldthorpe’s Community Centre project. Second bid for Council honours.

Mrs. S. Salisbury (Ind.):

Wife of Coun. G. B. Salisbury, only Independent member of Council. A Yorkshirewoman. Resident of Goldthorpe for 21 years and always a willing worker for charitable causes A savings group secretary in the township.

Coml. W. A. Williams (Labour)

Brother of the Rt, Hon. Tom Williams, M.P. Minister of Agriculture.

Member of the Dearne Valley Water Board, Wath Hospital Board, Dearne District Light Railways Committee and Dearne Secondary Schools Governors.