1940
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Oxford and District News
May 1940
I am sorry to learn that Mr. C. E. (Charlie) Clifton, for many years secretary of Headington, and brother of the Denton Original band's secretary, has been seriously ill for some weeks past. but I hope that he will soon take a turn for the better.
BRASS BAND NEWS, MAY 1940
Death of Chas E. Clifton
Saturday 18 May 1940
In 1940 [18 May] Charles Clifton who, at the age of 60, had just retired from work became very ill and died. It was then decided by the trustees and Band Committee to close the Band down for the duration of the war. JA