The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Bought blankets
“The recent piece about saving ship halfpennies reminded me of saving them during the war,” emails Tom Fisken of Perth.
“After saving two pounds ten shillings’ worth these were transferred to the British Sailors’ Society and used to buy electric blankets for the Merchant Navy.
“I was surprised one day to receive a letter and a badge from them making me a member of the Society.”