June 9, 1951
MR HJ Paramore, a master needle maker whose election as chairman of Redditch Urban District Council was unanimously agreed at Monday's meeting of the council.
Mr Paramore's appointment as civic head comes after seven years membership of the council.
He is also a member of Worcestershire County Council.
Mr Paramore has spent 36 years in the needle trade, the last 32 with the British Needle Co. Ltd., Redditch, first as a tool maker and now as a works manager and director.
He is a member of the Institute of British Engineers and a Fellow of the Institute of Works Managers.
A Freeman of the City of London, Mr Paramore's public work includes membership of the Gas Consultatives and chairman of the local committee, and membership of the rating panel for Worcestershire.
He is also a Methodist local preacher and Sunday School superintendent.
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