Some time ago I made notes from a card index compiled by or held at the Bideford & District Archive. Does anyone know what became of 'it/them'? There were detailed research notes of entries in newspapers (Bideford Gazette) I later typed up info. (before computer!!).
It could be the North Devon Record Office in Barnstaple - they hold most of the archive material for the area. Its worth giving them a call to see if they hold the origins of the details you're looking for