From the 'Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald', dated 25 Oct 1924:
DEATH OF MISS E. I. WESTON - THE FIRST WOMAN COUNCILLOR
We regret to announce the death, on Monday, at 8, West Cliff-gardens, of Miss Edith Ivy Weston, J.P. She had only been ill for a few days, and her passing away came in the nature of a shock to her friends and the public generally.
The late Miss Weston was a native of Folkestone, being the daughter of the late Mr. Sidney Cooper Weston and Mr.s Edith Weston and a member of the well known firm of art photographers known as Lambert Weston and Son. From her early days she took a deep pride in the town of her birth, and was ever active in promoting its advancement as a first-class watering place. She also took a deep interest in the social life of the community and was keenly interested in the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre. As President of the local branch of the Women Citizens' League she did a most useful work, and inspired her fellow members by her fine example. Miss Weston was the first woman to be elected to the Town Council, and she left behind an excellent record of work well done. The deceased lady was also one of the first women Justices of the Peace, being appointed at the same time as Miss A. M. Hunt. During the war she rendered good service in various ways, and was recognised by both the British and Belgian authorities, who respectively conferred upon her the honours of M.B.E. and the Medaille de la Reine Elizabeth. Her sympathy with the poor was of a practical character, her good works often being done by stealth, and known only to her intimate associates.
Of the Quaker persuasion, in the matter of religion, Miss Weston's name, like that of her father and mother, will be long associated with the little place of worship known as the Friends' Meeting House, in Dover-street.
A lover of the open air, she sought her recreation on the golf links, on the lawn tennis courts, and in the sea, being an accomplished swimmer. Miss Weston was loved by her relatives, and highly esteemed by her friends. It may be said of her that she lived for others, and proved herself a worthy citizen of the town in which she lived.
DEATH OF MISS E. I. WESTON - THE FIRST WOMAN COUNCILLOR
We regret to announce the death, on Monday, at 8, West Cliff-gardens, of Miss Edith Ivy Weston, J.P. She had only been ill for a few days, and her passing away came in the nature of a shock to her friends and the public generally.
The late Miss Weston was a native of Folkestone, being the daughter of the late Mr. Sidney Cooper Weston and Mr.s Edith Weston and a member of the well known firm of art photographers known as Lambert Weston and Son. From her early days she took a deep pride in the town of her birth, and was ever active in promoting its advancement as a first-class watering place. She also took a deep interest in the social life of the community and was keenly interested in the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre. As President of the local branch of the Women Citizens' League she did a most useful work, and inspired her fellow members by her fine example. Miss Weston was the first woman to be elected to the Town Council, and she left behind an excellent record of work well done. The deceased lady was also one of the first women Justices of the Peace, being appointed at the same time as Miss A. M. Hunt. During the war she rendered good service in various ways, and was recognised by both the British and Belgian authorities, who respectively conferred upon her the honours of M.B.E. and the Medaille de la Reine Elizabeth. Her sympathy with the poor was of a practical character, her good works often being done by stealth, and known only to her intimate associates.
Of the Quaker persuasion, in the matter of religion, Miss Weston's name, like that of her father and mother, will be long associated with the little place of worship known as the Friends' Meeting House, in Dover-street.
A lover of the open air, she sought her recreation on the golf links, on the lawn tennis courts, and in the sea, being an accomplished swimmer. Miss Weston was loved by her relatives, and highly esteemed by her friends. It may be said of her that she lived for others, and proved herself a worthy citizen of the town in which she lived.
From the 'Folkestone, Hythe, Sandgate & Cheriton Herald', dated 25 Oct 1924:
DEATH OF MISS E. I. WESTON - THE FIRST WOMAN COUNCILLOR
We regret to announce the death, on Monday, at 8, West Cliff-gardens, of Miss Edith Ivy Weston, J.P. She had only been ill for a few days, and her passing away came in the nature of a shock to her friends and the public generally.
The late Miss Weston was a native of Folkestone, being the daughter of the late Mr. Sidney Cooper Weston and Mr.s Edith Weston and a member of the well known firm of art photographers known as Lambert Weston and Son. From her early days she took a deep pride in the town of her birth, and was ever active in promoting its advancement as a first-class watering place. She also took a deep interest in the social life of the community and was keenly interested in the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre. As President of the local branch of the Women Citizens' League she did a most useful work, and inspired her fellow members by her fine example. Miss Weston was the first woman to be elected to the Town Council, and she left behind an excellent record of work well done. The deceased lady was also one of the first women Justices of the Peace, being appointed at the same time as Miss A. M. Hunt. During the war she rendered good service in various ways, and was recognised by both the British and Belgian authorities, who respectively conferred upon her the honours of M.B.E. and the Medaille de la Reine Elizabeth. Her sympathy with the poor was of a practical character, her good works often being done by stealth, and known only to her intimate associates.
Of the Quaker persuasion, in the matter of religion, Miss Weston's name, like that of her father and mother, will be long associated with the little place of worship known as the Friends' Meeting House, in Dover-street.
A lover of the open air, she sought her recreation on the golf links, on the lawn tennis courts, and in the sea, being an accomplished swimmer. Miss Weston was loved by her relatives, and highly esteemed by her friends. It may be said of her that she lived for others, and proved herself a worthy citizen of the town in which she lived.
DEATH OF MISS E. I. WESTON - THE FIRST WOMAN COUNCILLOR
We regret to announce the death, on Monday, at 8, West Cliff-gardens, of Miss Edith Ivy Weston, J.P. She had only been ill for a few days, and her passing away came in the nature of a shock to her friends and the public generally.
The late Miss Weston was a native of Folkestone, being the daughter of the late Mr. Sidney Cooper Weston and Mr.s Edith Weston and a member of the well known firm of art photographers known as Lambert Weston and Son. From her early days she took a deep pride in the town of her birth, and was ever active in promoting its advancement as a first-class watering place. She also took a deep interest in the social life of the community and was keenly interested in the Maternity and Child Welfare Centre. As President of the local branch of the Women Citizens' League she did a most useful work, and inspired her fellow members by her fine example. Miss Weston was the first woman to be elected to the Town Council, and she left behind an excellent record of work well done. The deceased lady was also one of the first women Justices of the Peace, being appointed at the same time as Miss A. M. Hunt. During the war she rendered good service in various ways, and was recognised by both the British and Belgian authorities, who respectively conferred upon her the honours of M.B.E. and the Medaille de la Reine Elizabeth. Her sympathy with the poor was of a practical character, her good works often being done by stealth, and known only to her intimate associates.
Of the Quaker persuasion, in the matter of religion, Miss Weston's name, like that of her father and mother, will be long associated with the little place of worship known as the Friends' Meeting House, in Dover-street.
A lover of the open air, she sought her recreation on the golf links, on the lawn tennis courts, and in the sea, being an accomplished swimmer. Miss Weston was loved by her relatives, and highly esteemed by her friends. It may be said of her that she lived for others, and proved herself a worthy citizen of the town in which she lived.
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