From The Cheshire Observer of 24 December 1955: "TENNIS SECRETARY COMMITTED SUICIDE Well known in Neston and district as hon. secretary of the Deeside Lawn Tennis League, Mr. Harold Mealor, aged 50, who was employed as an examiner by Morgan Refractories Ltd., Neston, was found dead in the bedroom of his home, 9, Olive-road, Neston on 14th December. A length of piping led from a gas main under the stairs to the bedroom. The discovery was made by his brother-in-law, Mr. Jack Chrimes, motor engineer, of 25 Olive-road, who was called by Mrs. Mealor when she found the doors of her home locked and could not get any answer, on returning from work on Wednesday."
Harold's Grant of Administration reads: "MEALOR Harold of 9 Olive-road Neston Wirral Cheshire died 14 December 1955 Administration Liverpool 26 January [1956] to Irene Mealor widow. Effects £330 7s. 5d." |
