Seventy-four years ago, two well-known Saundersfoot farming and mining families were united when Sidney John, the fourth son of James John and the late Annie Maria, of Hopshill Moor, Moreton, married Winifred Hughes, third daughter of Thomas Hughes and the late Annie Louisa, of Broadfield Farm. The wedding took place on September 14, 1930, at Bethesda CM Chapel, with Rev. Eaton (Methodist minister) officiating. The picture below was supplied by the couple's only son, Dave John, of Moreton. Back (from left) Arthur Stephens (friend); Billy, Bunty and Peggy Hughes (bride's brother and sisters); Edna Stephens (friend); Dolly (bride's sister); Mary Griffiths (future sister-in-law). Middle: Jack Hughes (bride's brother); Leslie, Willie and Bertie John (groom's brothers); William Hilling (brother-in-law); Lottie Hughes (bride's cousin); Walter Parkman (future brother-in-law); Mrs. Griffiths, Bethesda; Sarah Lewis (bride's aunt); Maudie Stephens and Ernie Lewis (family friends); Will Lewis (bride's uncle). Front: Rachel Hughes (bride's sister), Archie John (groom's brother and best man); Winnie John (groom's sister and bridesmaid); the groom and bride; Millie Hughes (bride's sister and bridesmaid); Thomas Hughes (bride's father), Martha John, of Tenby (bride's aunt), with her grandchild, Mary Wharton.
