South Yorkshire Times, August 3.

Denaby and Conisbrough People visit the States 
Five Make Transatlantic Trip to See Relatives.

The American tourists taking a look at “little old England ” complete with big cigar, Stetson hat, camera and sunglasses has long been a standing joke in this country, but a new phenomenon is appearing on an increasing scale… the Englishman in America.

Four people from Denaby and one from Conisbrough number among those following in the footsteps of the Pilgrim Father’s recently, including William and Father Peter Hurley, sons of Mr and Mrs John Hurley, of Hickleton Street, Denaby Main

A teacher at Wath Pope Pious Secondary School, 25 years old William decided to take advantage of a scheme, organised by a Middlesex man, which allows teachers and friends to visit the United States for as little as 69 guineas return. So, on Tuesday he and his brother, accompanied by a friend from Conisbrough, 24 years old Hugh Davy of Windmill Avenue, left Manchester Airport en route for New York.

Their mother, Mrs Delia Hurley told our reporter on Tuesday, “They are just going for a month, but they are very excited at the prospect.”

“I suppose they’ll be keen to see the sights but really they just wanted a holiday to see our relations over there,” she explained.

William, secretary of Denaby and Cadeby Athletic Club Tennis Section, and Peter who was ordained in June 1960, and is now a priest of St Paulinius´ Church in Dewsbury, were to be met at Idlewild Airport on Tuesday at four o’clock, New York time, by an uncle, Mr Peter Hurley.

During their holiday they will be staying at his home in the Bronx, but also hope to visit other relations in New Jersey, Florida and Minnesota.

Two´s Enough.

“I wish we could have been going,” declared Mrs Hurley, “but, two is enough at a time.”

The brothers both attended Denaby St Old once School. But while William went on to De la Salle School in Sheffield, Peter studied for the priesthood at Ushaw College, Durham. Last year he was the Spiritual Director of a pilgrimage to Rome.

They will not be the first of Mr and Mrs Hurley’s children to visit America. However, for brother Michael, who was ordained in 1953 and is now in Borneo, went on a preaching to of the United States about three years ago.

Hugh Davey, who is travelling with the Hurley brothers, also decided that this “bargain trip” was too good to miss. Another St Albans parishioner, Hugh is employed in Doncaster by the International Harvester Company.

His sister Ann, who works in a grocery store explained, “Dad was out there with Mr Hurley – the father of Peter and William – many years ago.”

“He has got cousins over their will meet Hugh in New York.” She said, adding, “I think Hugh, is also planning a trip to Canada – he has a friend up there.”

During his visit, which lasts until September 24, Hugh also hopes to meet a friend of the family, Michael Cook was, who is in his last year at Sheffield Training College.

Worked at Manvers.

Hugh was also a pupil of Denaby St Albans and De La Salle schools, and later studied for some time at Ushaw Technical College. He worked in numbers Main NCB offices before transferring to International Harvesters.

Another native of Denaby to visit relatives in the United States is 68 years old. Mrs Ellen Mays. This, on 79, Doncaster Road. Her brother, Mr Bill O’Brien, and sisters, Mrs Kitty McCourt and Mrs Jean Jones, left Denaby in the early Thirties, during the depression years, seeking a better living.

Mr O’Brien is a regular visitor to England and is well remembered for his piano playing in Denaby Cinema during the days of silent films.

To Visit Daughter.

Mrs Mays will also visit her daughter Gloria, who emigrated from Denaby to the United States eight years ago, and has now settled down to a successful career working in a bank.

Mrs Mays however, has no plan for immigration.

“It’s just a case of having a long rest,” said Richard.

The last of the St old and parishioners visiting the New World is Mrs Kathleen Roddy, of Tickhill Street, Denaby Main

Their trip, which began about two months ago, has meant extra cooking or one member of the Roddy family, her 23-year-old daughter Mrs Mary Blackman, who has travelled from her home in Park Road, Conisbrough, to cook for her father, shop fire and deputy at Cadeby Colliery, Mr John Ruddy, and her brother 22-year-old Frank, who works at Manvers Main.

Frank told our reporter on Thursday that his mother is visiting her sister in New York, Mrs Betty O’Reilly, formerly of 42, Warmsworth Street, and a sister-in-law in Boston, Mrs J Roddy, who emigrated from Ireland many years ago.

“She’s been wanting to go for some time,” said Frank, “and she finally made up her mind to go.”

His mother was most impressed by the vastness of America.”They seem to take a 300 mile journey like going to Mexborough from Denaby,” she remarked.

Mrs Roddy is returning home later this month and like Mrs Mays, has no plans for settling down in America.

It is certainly clear that there is more than a grain of truth in a comment made by Frank Roddy. “There seems to be a lot of people in the St Altman’s parish were relatives over there.” He said