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---> NEWS IN THE 1930'S <---
---> BY GARY SIMMONS <---
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A couple of weeks ago I was in the storeroom of one of the offices I work
at and found a local newspaper dated 15th May 1936. There were loads of
articles, ads and things in general that seemed pretty strange when
compared to todays living standards. There was one article in particular
that summed up how life was then so I thought I would type it up word for
word. All titles, headings and paragraph headings are just as they appeared
in the paper.
I found it an odd humorous little story and strange that a local newspaper
went to all that trouble to print it. Hope you enjoy it too.
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VIEWS-REEL
Story Of Two Cars
A CURIOUS MISHAP
A distressing feud between two highly respected Palmers Green gentlemen has
resulted from a curious mishap which occurred at a local garage recently.
Both gentemen own cars of almost identical appearance - same make, same
model, same colour - and it transpires that on a certain Saturday night
both vehicles were left out of their respective 'lock-ups' in order that
the garage engineers might effect some minor repairs.
On the following morning, the owner of one car, Mr. Herbert H. Bagshott,
went along to the garage to clean his car. Fetching it from the 'lock-up'
he hosed it down thoroughly, leathered and polished the coachwork, adjusted
the brakes, cleaned the sparking plugs, filled up with oil, 'topped-up' the
battery, cleaned the carburettor, shook the floor mats, and finally blew up
the tyres to the correct pressure.
A BLOW FOR MR. BAGSHOTT
Then, standing back to survey the gleaming and spruce automobile, he
glanced at the rear index plate and discovered to his horror and chagrin
that he had unwittingly cleaned and serviced someone else's car.
Through carelessness on the part of a garage hand, the two cars had been
placed in the wrong 'lock-ups'. To make matters worse - though this was
hardly possible - Mr. Bagshott found that his own car was still securely
locked up in the other gentlemans garage.
So, considerably angry and feeling no end of a fool, Mr. Bagshott departed
to cancel his usual Sunday afternoon run.
Since that time some little correspondance has passed between the parties
concerned in this unhappy affair. Mr. Bagshott started the ball rolling
with the following note:
MR. BAGSHOTT EXPLAINS.
From H. H. Bagshott Esq., 'The Elms', Ringside Rd. N13. to Stanley
Penwarden Esq. Ninety five Lenton Crescent N13.
'Dear Sir',- I expect it occassioned you considerable surprise to find that
your car had been cleaned during your absence from the garage on Sunday,
and, therefore, I feel I should explain exactly what happened.
It seems that someone at the garage mixed up our cars on Saturday night and
put them into the wrong garage. These modern cars are as alike as two peas
and frankly, it never occurred to me to make sure it really was my car.
As a result I spent several hours cleaning your car. Apart from the labour
entailed, I bought a quart of oil, some vaseline for the door hinges, and
some distilled water for the battery.
I cannot blame you if my mistake seems rather amusing, but I felt I could
not let the matter pass without a personal explanation. - Yours Truely,
Herbert Bagshott.
MR. PENWARDEN IS PEEVED.
From Stanley Penwarden Esq. to H. H. Bagshott Esq.
Dear Sir, - While I agree I was surprised to find my that car had been
tampered with in my absence, I have been even more surprised at the casual
tone of your so called explanation.
Apparently, it has not occurred to you that an apology is forthcoming for
what is, in my view, a stupid and almost unbelievable mistake on your part.
Having removed my car without permission and interfered with it entirly
without authority, you have the audacity to suggest I was amused by the
blunder. Well, sir, I was not amused. I have been put to considerable
inconvenience in this matter and I have no intenion of treating it as a
joke. - Yours Faithfully, Stanley Penwarden.
MR. BAGSHOTT HITS BACK
Dear Sir, - Your insolent letter has amazed me. You get your car cleaned
and serviced free, and then take up an unjustified and rather childish
attitude of indignation. Certainly I made a mistake, but I have paid for it
in full measure.
By the way, I should appreciate a postal order for 2/3p to cover the cost
of oil, vaseline and distilled water. - Yours, Herbert Bagshott.
To which Mr. Penwarden replied:
Dear Sir, - Your impudence knows no bounds. I have a good mind to claim for
wrongful interference with my property. As it is, I am making enquiries
about my legal position in this matter. Yours Stanley Penwarden.
P.S. You can sing for your 2/3p.
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