Loftus History

Before a Rememberance Day service in St Leonard's Parish Church, Loftus, on Sunday, a parade marched to the town's war memorial. Men from 'Q' Battery of the 631 Light Regiment R.A. (T.A.) from Loftus and Whitby were in the parade, together with The Green Howards Cadets, Poice, members of the British Legion, both men and women, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, Cubs, officals and members of Loftus Youth Club, the Women's Institute and other organisations. 
Councillor Reg Richardson chairman of Loftus Urban Council, Mr T. C. Ellison, clerk and members were present. At the service, David Simpson, Liverton Mines, laid a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the Army Cadet Force of which he is a member. He was wearing five medals, including the Military Medal, won by his grandfather. 
Extra seating had to be provided in Church, The Rev. G.W. Simpson, rector of Loftus, conducted the service and the Rev. F.W. Ross former superintendant of the Loftus and Staithes Methodist Circuit, was the preacher. Others taking part were Rev. F.W Hutchinson, superintendant Minister of Loftus and Staithes Methodist Circuit and the Rev. Maurice Clegg, Congregational Minister.