I was alright until the last sentence

[Pam Downes]

then I lost it.

From a local paper in 1950 after the local elections..

Cyril Bloggs (name changed to protect the innocent) wishes to express his sincere thanks to all those electors who supported him and the valiant body of helpers whose assistance contributed so largely in the success of the campaign.
This notice is issued to those who did not hear his personal thanks from the loudspeaker van.

[Lesley Robertson]

Love it!