Elva delivered the ice, rain hail or shine

During World War II Islington ice carrier Fred Princehorn had trouble getting employees to help him on his run. Not surprising, since most employable men were either in the armed forces or in protected industries. Luckily Fred had his 15-year-old daughter Elva at home, and she put up her hand to be his delivery assistant. … Continue reading Elva delivered the ice, rain hail or shine