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The Library Diamond Jubilee

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On Thursday 2nd December the Onchan Public Library celebrated its Diamond Jubilee having originally opened in Hawthorn Villa in 1944. A special birthday cake was made by Marion Watterson, wife of the Rural Commissioner Keith Watterson.

It was hoped that Frank Johnson of Ramsey who was a member of the Onchan Village Commissioners in 1944 would be present and help to cut the cake. Unfortunately he did not feel up to the journey so stayed at home and celebrated his 95th birthday that day with family.

The large birthday cake made by Marion Watterson. (photo IOM Newspapers)
Cutting the cake by Chairman of Onchan District Commissioners, Maurice Kennaugh JP with (l to r) Cath Cringle, Pam Hand, Joan Corran and Evelyn Bevan. (photo IOM Newspapers)
Part of the audience including Captain of the Parish, Harvey Briggs to the right of the Chairman. (photo IOM Newspapers)
Some of the children from Onchan School Choir who sang at the ceremony. (photo IOM Newspapers)
Librarians present and past left to right. Pam Hand (1994 to date), Wilma Prentice (1988-94) and Ann Kneale (1973 - 1988). (photo IOM Newspapers)