A show of 59 local babies was held in the Preston Memorial Hall, Burton Latimer, on Saturday, as the outcome of a debate introduced by the Rev. G. L. Richardson, Rector, at the Parish Council as to the advisibility of forming a Maternity Centre or Mothers' Welcome in the parish. Dr. Roughton, Medical Officer to the Kettering Urban Council, was the adjudicator, and the judging occupied two-and-a half hours.

The awards were: Babies under 4 months: 1 J. M. V. Lawrence, 2 Paul Geffrey Buckby, 3 Lawrence Hendry. From 4 to 9 months: Frank Drage (who also secured the championship prize of 10s. 6d. from Mrs. Millard, of Kettering, a native of Burton Latimer), 2 Annie Streeton, 3 Cynthia Toseland. From 9 to 12 months: 1 Edward O. York, 2 Dudley Jackson, 3 Stuart Elliott. 12 to 16 months: 1 Dora Turner, 2 Edna V. Boulton, 3 Phyllis V. Harper. From 18 to 24 months: Evelyn M. Webb, 2 Girlie Palmer, 3 Muriel A. Booth.

Later in the day there was a meeting in the same building, when many mothers and others attended, and heard some very valuable and practicable addresses. The Rev. G. L. Richardson, Rector, presided. Dr. Dryland spoke of the decrease of infant mortality owing to the measures taken by the County Councils and others. He gave some very good advice to the mothers as to feeding, sleeping, etc. A clean, airy house was most important. One of the greatest blots on our national interests was the housing of the working classes. The slums must be pulled down and the hotbeds of disease and dirt must go. Whenever there was a general election, let them not trouble whether a candidate was Conservative, Liberal or Labour, but ask him whether he would help them have better houses. Miss Robinson, County Council nurse, and Mrs. Richardson also spoke; and Mrs. Barlow, in distributing the prizes, declared that married women ought not to work in factories; the wages of the husband should be sufficient so as to render such work by the woman unnecessary.

Burton Latimer Infant Welfare Group - 1926 These members are meeting at the Rectory.	The scene at Preston Hall after the distribution from the Christmas Tree at the annual tea of the Burton Latimer Infant Welfare Centre in 1931.
Infant Welfare Centre Tea Party - January 1931 Held in the Preston Hall. Bob Lewis, who supplied this photograph, wrote: "I am the third child from the right, with my mother just to the right. The child on my right is, I believe, my cousin, Peter Toseland. His mother was Elsie Fox, my mother's sister".	Infant Welfare Christmas Party - 1935 A Christmas Party for mothers and children who attended the Infant Welfare Clinic at the Baptist Assembly Rooms. Some recognised faces are Mrs York, Mrs Coleman, Mrs Burley Mrs Toop and Mollie, Mrs Bull and Mrs Darnell.

Northampton Mercury 1 February 1935 INFANT WELFARE CENTRE Mothers and infants attending the Centre had a pleasant time at a New Year party. Attendance prizes were received by Joy Waterfield, Jean Clipson, Janet York, Patricia Hendry, Roy Savoury, Sylvia Wills, Clive Weed, Barbara Love, Rita Butlin, Eileen Burley, John Allen, Rita Mould, Trevor Davis, Rosemary Blowfield and Mary Bull. The arrangements were made by Mrs. H. T. Edwards (president), Mrs. O. Tailby (treasurer), Mrs. G. E. Gilbert, Mrs. F. J. Shortland, Mrs. F. Downing, Mrs. A. Barlow, Mrs. W. Batty, Mrs. A. Barlow, Mrs. J. Eady, Mrs. A. C. Harris and Mrs. J. W. Coles (secretary). Northampton Mercury 17 January 1936 INFANT WELFARE CENTRE PARTY Mothers and children attending the Welfare Centre, Burton Latimer, had an enjoyable time on the occasion of a party in the Assembly Room. Tea was served by the committee, and afterwards Mr. R. B. Pownall, chairman of the Urban Council, spoke of the excellent work of the Centre. The Rev. C. P. Thomas also spoke. Mrs. Pownall presented prizes for regular attendances to the following: Under one year, Geoffrey Northern, Jean Fennell, Margaret Norman, Barry Drage, Mary Read; over one year, Shirley Buckby, Rita Butlin, Roy Savoury, John Allen, Pat Hendry, Joy Waterfield, Janet York, Sylvia Wills, Mary Bull, Rosemary Blowfield, Eileen Burley, John Tanner, Melba Taylor; special prizes, John Bugby, Daphne Norman, Keith James. A large Christmas tree lent by Mrs. Orpin was laden with toys, and these were presented to the children by Mrs. Kingsley. Mrs. J. W. Coles carried out the secretarial arrangements. Wartime Infant Welfare Clinic - 1941 Mothers and children outside the Baptist Assembly Room. The Baptist Minister Revd.McNaughton has his back to the camera and a W.O. of the Inns of Court Regiment, which was stationed in the area in the early days of the war, is looking on. Wearing a dark coat is Mrs Lil Lewis; Mrs Lil Richardson can be seen between the two men and Mrs Jessie Mills is on the right of the picture. Infant Welfare Helpers - 1950s Standing: Mrs V Sawford, Mrs G Stokes, Mrs E Borman, Nurse Jackson, Mrs L Lewis, Mrs S Giles. Seated: Mrs H Thurlow, Mrs G Cooper (wife of Baptist Minister), Mrs D Pentelow, Mrs E Freestone. The photograph was taken at the Baptist Assembly Rooms where the clinic was held. Infant Welfare Nurses and Helpers - 1950s Left to Right: Mrs Topsy Turner, Nurse Jackson, Mrs E Freestone, Mrs D Pentelow, Mrs V Sawford, Nurse Capps, Mrs D Chambers, Mrs Downing, name unknown, name unknown, Mrs Lil Lewis. An Infant Welfare party during the 1950s 2nd left is Sylvia Russell, 3rd right Mrs Lane, 2nd right Jean Childs and extreme right Peggy Pearson. Infant Welfare Helpers Relax - c1970 Lady helpers at Burton Latimer Infant Welfare Clinic and some husbands. From left to right: Doreen and Fred Pentelow, Edna Freestone, Hilda Thurlow, name unknown, Grace and Walt Stokes, Muriel and Walt Clipson Nurses Atkinson and Punyer - 1981 Midwives at Burton Latimer from 1956 for about 30 years and very keen bowlers, as can be seen from the outfits.