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Rushden Echo & Argus
later published by the Northamptonshire Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd.
1956 Title
Amalgamted in 1928

Staff Notes
The "Rushden Argus" was the oldest newspaper in the town, established in 1889, and the "Echo & Free Press" was established in 1897, but became the "Rushden Echo" in 1901.

In 1928 the two papers were amalgamated as "The Rushden Echo & Argus," and in 1960 the title reverted to "Rushden Echo."

Rushden Echo and Argus, 26th October 1934, transcribed by Kay Collins

An Explanation

The machine upon which this paper has been printed for several years is being replaced by two large Rotary Presses of the most up-to-date character which are now being specially constructed for the proprietors.

The building alterations necessitated, and the work of erecting the machines will occupy the next three months, during which period we beg the kind indulgence of our readers for any inconvenience caused by the temporary alteration in the format of this journal.

The Rushden Echo & Argus also had a children's corner, edited by 'Cousin Claude', and during the war they had a Guild of Goodwill.
Guild of Goodwill
In June 1940 - Ruth Abbott
enrolled in the Guild of Goodwill



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