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Woman ‘adopted’ by regional daily 100 years ago dies

A woman “adopted” by a regional daily as a baby 100 years ago and described as its “most loyal reader” has died.

The Bradford Telegraph & Argus has paid tribute to Ivy Pell, who was one of 55 children born the week of 16 July 1918 to be honoured by the newspaper when it marked its 50th anniversary.

Known as the ‘Jubilee Babies’, they were treated to an annual birthday party until they were 21 by the T&A, as well as a birthday cake and presents from the paper’s directors.

Ivy, pictured, celebrated her 100th birthday in July, and was the last surviving Jubilee Baby when she died last Tuesday.

Ivy Pell

In a piece paying tribute to Ivy, T&A editor Nigel Burton wrote: “Onr of the nicest parts of being editor of The Telegraph & Argus is the opportunity to meet the paper’s loyal readers. We have many readers who have grown up with the newspaper and wouldn’t be without it. They are our staunchest supporters.

“But you would have to go a long way to find a more loyal reader than Ivy Pell.

“Ivy was one of 55 children born the week of July 16, 1918 who were ‘adopted’ by this newspaper to mark its 50th anniversary. Known as the ‘Jubilee Babies’, they were treated to an annual birthday party until they were 21. You could say they were part of the family.

“Ivy, who had three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, was an avid reader of the T&A. Last year, amid celebrations to mark her 100th birthday, she told us: ‘I have it delivered every day and read it cover to cover. I’ve written letters and entered competitions. I won holidays, a day at the races, even a fridge.’”

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  • February 19, 2019 at 2:53 pm
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    nice if sad story. well done the Argus, a lovely touch of humanity in a tough world .

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