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Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, August 3, 1962 WHALLEY PARISH CHURCH


SUNDAY NEXT, AUGUST 5th


11-00 a.m. MATTINS & SERMON. Preacher: Rev. GARDINER M. DAY (Rector of Christ Church, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A.).


Moor Lane Methodist Church


SUNDAY NEXT (August 5th)


10-30 a.m. and 6 p.m.


Ret. R. C. Broughton, b.d. Communion at evening service


LADIES' CLASS at 2 p.m.


Speaker: Miss M. DEMAIN CLITHEROE


CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH


SUNDAY NEXT (August 5th)


FAMILY WORSRIP 10-30 a.m.


and Sacrament of Lord’s Supper


EVENING WORSHIP 6-00 p.m. Preacher:


Rev. Alan Gaunt


“ God's purpose . . . to show mercy to all mankind.”—Paul


Imperial Ballroom Nelson


Tel. 65760 The Ballroom of the Stars *


THIS SATURDAY (AUGUST 4th)


BOB WALLIS and his JAZZMEN


Tickets 5/6 from Agents; 6/- at the door


LOW MOOR


vice at Union Street Methodist Church, Low Moor, on Sunday, the Rev. G. B. Kendrew, on behalf of the trustees of the church, received a copy of the New English Bible, given by Mr. G. Kellett, of Ludlow, in memory of the members of the Kellett family who had served the church in past years.


BIBLE.—At the morning ser­ SETTLE REGIONAL YOUNG FARMERS SHEEP DOG TRIALS


OPEN TO ALL YOUNG FARMERS PRIZES: £6, £3, £2 and £1


at AIRE BRIDGE FARM, BELL BUSK on THURSDAY. AUGUST 9th. 1962 at 6-30 p.m.


Blindfold Sheep Dog Trials (under 15 years of age) Land Rover Competition—Ladles Land Rover Competition—Gentlemen Tue-of-War—Open (any age) Good prizes for above events


R Haggas Ashleys Farm. Tatbam. Nr. Lancaster, on or before August 4th.


Entries for Sheep Dog Trials and Tug-of-War to be sent to:


CAIRN DANCE BAND with Joe Edgar and his Hammond Organ (of Carlisle)


DANCE at GARGRAVE VILLAGE HALL 9 n.m.—1 a.m.


............ ADMISSION 4/-


ADVERTISER & TIMES proisdSw presets


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MANOR HALL (Gospel Hall)


SUNDAY. AUGUST 5th.—Gospel


Service 6-30. Speaker: MR. JOHN JOHNSON (Rlshton). Newton Institute D A N C E S


will be held on the following dates:


AUGUST 24th


SEPTEMBER 8th & 21st OCTOBER 5th & 19th NOVEMBER 2nd & 16th DECEMBER 7th, 21st & 31st


Private Nursing Horae for the SICK


AGED and


CONVALESCENT


Lounge facilities available Terms moderate


Apply: MATRON, S.R.N.


WILLOW HOUSE NURSING HOME 354, BLACKBURN ROAD,


ACCRINGTON Tel. 33794


MITTON


ing of Little Mitton and District Women’s Institute on Wednesday, at which Mrs. R. ] Wi l l i ams o n presided, the j speaker was Mrs. Hayes. Her , subject was “ Herb lore and j uses.” She was thanked by Mrs. Hewitt.


W.I.—At the monthly meet­


lated members on the prizes they had won at Clitheroe Show on Saturday. The Lady Clitheroe cup, which the institute are to share with Waddington, will be held at Mitton for six months.


Mrs. Williamson congratu­


to be shared with Billington and Langho Institute, will be held at Mitton for the latter part of the year.


The Mrs. F. H. Read prize,


medicine bottle, was judged by Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. William­ son, Mrs. Powley and Miss Hudson each had six points.


The competition, a rose in a


spent discussing the 1963 programme.


The social half-hour was


Successes at the Royal Lancs


tural Show at Blackpool this week was Mr. Harry Taylor, of Greystones, Rimington, who took fifth two second prizes, a third and a


classes. loHe came second in the class


in the Guernsey cattle s r Guernsey heifer in-calf,


Guernsey cow, in milk, any age, and third in the class for Guern­ sey cow to calve before December 31st, 1962.


econd and fifth in Hie class for l Two of the most successful


H. Sandham and Son, of Lower Lees, Cow Ark. Despite strong competition


ocal competitors of the day were


It has no moving parts— yet in ten seconds it fills itself as a flower takes up moisture


from Stonyhurst College in the prime lamb competition, they took first, second and fourth place in the class for the best lamb judged alive and weighing under 801b. and second in the class for the best lamb weighing


over 801b.


born in. or before 1957: 5, P. E. Spurgeon, Bashall Eaves.


Other winners were: Dairy shorthorn cow, in milk,


JoSheep: Suffolk ram lamb: 5,


Spurgeon, Bashall Eaves. e Suffolk ram lamb, bred by


hn Spurgeon, Bashall Eaves. Suffolk shearling ewe: 4, John


Beautiful new barrel colours.


Plathenium-tipped 14 ct. Gold nib.


Solid 12 ct. Gold motif inlaid into nib hood. *


ding: 4, A. E. Dickinson, Ribbles- , Mrs. J. R. Hlndley, Gisburne


ale Hunting Stables, Gisburn. 1 Hack, not exceeding 15 hands:


Park, Gisburn. y Hunter mare or gelding four


12 stone or over: 3, Mrs. A. E. Dickinson, Gisburn; 6, Mrs. Sheila Willcox Waddington,


ears old and upwards, to carry


Clitheroe. Hunter, mare or gelding cap­


able of carrying over 14st. 71b.: 3, Mrs., Dickinson; 4* Major J. N. D. Birtwistle, Clitheroe


a Hunter mare or gelding cap­ 3ble of carrying over 14st. 71b.:


Heirloom model (fflustrated) 7 gns. Custom model De Luxe model


. • - 6 gns. . . . 6} gns.


ton. Hunter mare or gelding to be


, Mrs. Sheila Willcox Wadding­


ridden by a lady: 3, Mrs. Dick­ inson. Prime lamb competition, best


• The Parker 61 has so many new features and Is of such advanced design that you should see It and write with It your­ self. You are, therefore, Invited to call for a demonstration*


4 & 6, Market Place, Ctitheroe


College. Horses; Hunter, filly or geld­


xhibitor: 3, Stonyhurst College. Suffolk ewe: 3, Stonyhurst


AMONG the winners at the Royal Lancashire Agricul­


SABDEN


PPARISH COUNCIL.—Sabden s arish Council met in the county


chool on Monday. It was decided to make a further approach to the County Highway Authority regarding the difficulties caused by the ashes and silt washed down during heavy rain on to Padiham Road near Sabden Bridge.


the obstruction of street lighting by overgrown trees between Whins Avenue and Lamb Row. The owner of the trees will be asked to carry out the necessary pruning.


A report was received about arThe Clerk reported that


they were taking action to dis­ courage further unauthorised tipping. The Council will con­


t Black Hill had stated that


tinue its efforts to secure the removal of unsightly rubMsh now making an eyesore of tills site.


Terrace, Barrow, who will be 89 on Wednesday.


TJIRTHDAY greetings to Mrs. H. K. Ince, of 28, Cockerill


for the cutting of grass on the children’s playground and play­ ing field in the near future.


rangements had been made a The owners of the old quarry I CHATBURN


I VISITORS.— On S u n d a y evening, the members of the congregation of Farnworth and Kearsley Parish Church, accompanied by their Vicar, the Rev. P. A. Wrigley, attended Evensong at Christ Church, Chatburn.


| service and gave the address, j and the lessons and prayers I were taken by the Vicar of j Farnworth.


The Vicar of Chatburn, the Rev. H. Horne, conducted the


I After the service, the visit- ' ing congregation were given | refreshments in the Institute,


i Both parishes enjoyed the | fellowship of each other, and I thought the experiment of a i town parish worshipping with ! members of a country parish ' well worth while.


WADDINGTON


a WEEKLY WHIST.—Winners Wt the weekly whist drive held at waddington Reading Room


2, Mrs. T. Oddie; eon., Mrs. A. Smith.


ere: Ladies: 1, Mrs. D. Underwood;


Gents.: Mrs. Holden, Mrs. C. Bishop (tie); con., Mr. A. Smith.


during the past week by about 25 students from England, Germany, Austria, France, the Cameroons, Morocco and Holland. They came to work at the abbey under a scheme organised by the Student Christian


Whallcy Abbey, the main gateway of which is pictured above, lias received a tidying up


Movement. The students have done decorating and gardening, and have received Bible instruction


parts of the district.


.STUDENTS GIVE ABBEY A SPRUCE UP ;7'.-— : "


Visit to show will complete Wakes break


]\XANY people from Clith- eroe and district will


complete t h e i r fortnight’s holiday this weekend with a visit to Blackburn Show at Witton Park.


cribed as the finest show- ground in the North, the normal agricultural show In­ cludes classes for cattle, heavy horses, hacks, hunters, breed­ ing ponies, riding ponies, hackneys, turnouts, sheep, goats, pigeons, poultry, rab­ bits, cage birds, cheese, honey, eggs and horticulture. There are marquees for cookery and handicrafts and for children’s arts and crafts.


Set in what has been des­


tion will be the police dog trials and tomorrow, sheep dog trials will compete for popularity with the large open dog show and obedience tests (239 classes have drawn almost 1,500 entries).


Today, an additional attrac­


from the Rev. Hugh Williams, of Foulridge, and the Rev. J. F. M. Perret, curate at Whalley parish Church. The students, who leave the abbey next week, have also visited various


attraction will be the famous Witton track, which is within the showground. Tomorrow, a big inter-club meeting has been planned with 13 clubs taking part.


For the “ sport-minded,” the


used for a schoolchildren’s sports meeting organised by the Bl ac k bu rn Schools Athletic Association.


Today, the track will be SHOW JUMPERS


known show jumpers will be competing on both days— among them Mr. Ted Wil­ liams, Mr. Wilf White, Mr. Alan Oliver, Mr. Derek Kent, Mr. Tom Brake, Mr. Tim Mul- holland, Miss Jean Goodwin and Miss Carol Beard.


Some of the country’s best


this year will be the world famous Dagenham Girl Pipers who will give two perform­ ances daily. These girls travel more than 20,000 miles a year and have appeared in no less than 42 different countries.


The main ring attraction


from all over Lancashire will take part in competitions on both days of the show, cul­ minating in a massed parade Into the main ring on Satur­ day evening.


Troupes of Morris dancers Holiday post


offices will be closed all day. There will he no delivery of letters or parcels, but a collection, will be made from all town and rural boxes as on a Sunday.


between 9 a.m. and noon and may be dictated from telephone kiosks at all times.


THE WEEK’S OBITUARY MRS. D. HANSON


the Borough Librarian, Mrs. Dorothy Hanson, of 18, Pimlico Road, Clitheroe, died on Mon­ day after a long illness. She was 63.


Wife of Mr. Arthur Hanson,


of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bracewell, who were in busi­ ness for many years in Moor Lane, Clitheroe, as drapers. Mrs. Hanson was herself in business for some years in King Street, where she had a baby-linen shop.


Mrs. Hanson was a daughter


with Moor Lane Methodist Church, where she was secret­ ary of the Women’s Fellowship and held other offices.


She was actively associated


Clitheroe Cricket Club, of which Mr. Hanson is chair­ man, she was secretary of the women’s section for many years.


An enthusiastic worker for


her husband and a married son.


MR. J. HOLDEN


for many years, Mr. John Holden, of Dashwood, Stony­ hurst, died at his home on Saturday. He was 69.


Butler at Stonyhurst College


Clitheroe, but had resided at Stonyhurst for more than 50 years. He spent his entire working life on the domestic staff of the college until his retirement about three years ago.


Mr. Holden was born in


Peter’s R.C. Church, Stony­ hurst, and was a member of St. Peter’s Guild.


He was associated with st.


survive him. Requiem Mass at St. Peter’s


His wife, son and daughter


iamb judged alive weighing over 801b.: 2, H. Sandham and Son; 4, Stonyhurst College.


stands competition: 1, Ribbles- dale Region.


Young Farmers' Clubs regional


o British Friesian bull, horn on Br after October 1st, 1960: 3, J.


Read. shworth, Dudley Hill Farm,


owen, Park Farm, Barrow. ANew laid eggs: white: 1, W. J.


Church on Wednesday preced­ ed interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hurst Green.


MRS. M. LEEMING


home on Wednesday of Mrs. Maria Leeming, of 7 East View, Grindleton. She was 80.


The death occurred at her


Leeming had resided in the village all her life and had a life-long association with the


Born at Grindleton, Mrs. J Mrs. Hanson is survived by


West Bradford Methodist Church today.


Interment will take place at


village Methodist Church, where her husband, Mr. John Leeming, is a trustee.


Leeming was employed as a weaver at the village mill.


In her younger days, Mrs.


Methodist Church to-morrow will precede Interment at the Church.


Her husband survives her. A service at Grindleton


MR. W. METCALF


Longworth Road, Billington, died in hospital last week. He was 53.


calf had resided In Billington for about 30 years and was employed for some time at Brockhall Hospital.


Born in Clitheroe, Mr. Met­


survive him. Cremation took place at


Accrington on Saturday. MR. R. T. MOORE


died in hospital last week, aged 56, was a native of Whitewell and one of the founders of Whitewell Dairies Ltd., Accrington.


Mr. R. T. Moore, J.P., who


Whitewell House Farm, Clay- ton-le-Moors, was an old boy oi the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. He was well-known in Ribblesdale farming circles, breeding pedigree Friesian cattle at Chipping.


Mr. Moore, who lived at


ded in 1929, and grew Into one of the largest family concerns of its kind in East Lancashire. Two years ago he withdrew from the firm and it subse­ quently came under Associa­ ted Dairies.


Whitewell Dairies was foun­


took over from Mr. George Pratt as chairman of Accring­ ton Stanley F.C. and resigned in 1959, after six years on the board.


In January, 1957, Mr. Moore


burn and Church county mag­ istrate in July, 1959.


ton. MRS. I. M. OVINGTON


The death occurred in hos­ pital on Monday of Mrs. Ida


He was appointed a Black­


He was a prominent Free­ mason, being a Past Master of Remembrance Lodge, Accring.


His wife, son and daughter Mr. Walter Metcalf, of 37,


Maria Ovington, of 2 Hodder Grove, Clitheroe.


was born In Cumberland, but resided for -many years at Settle. For more than 25 years, until her retirement


Mrs. Ovington, who was 67,


seven years ago, she worked at Ca s t l e b e rg Hospital, Glggleswick.


Ovington came to reside in Clitheroe.


On her retirement, Mrs.


Church, Low Moor, to-day will precede interment at Clith­ eroe Cemetery.


MRS. M. A. WAITE


Liverpool, and formerly of Clitheroe, died on Wednesday, aged 80.


Waite, attended Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and was for a time president of the Old Clitheronlans’ Asso­ ciation after going to reside at Orosby more than 50 years ago.


Her husband, Mr. Rowland


on Lancashire County Council until 1952, and a member of the aldermanic bench of Cros­ by Borough Council.


Mr. Waite was an alderman


her husband and two sons. A service at St. Mary’s


Mrs. Waite Is survived by


Church, Liverpool, on Tuesday will precede cremation at Liverpool.


MRS. S. E. WILSON


Green, Mrs. Sarah Ellen Wil­ son died in hospital at Chorley last week. She was 76.


A former resident of Hurst


of Mr. William Wilson, who, before’ his death 20 years ago, was well-known in Hurst Green and district as a builder.


Mrs. Wilson was the widow


Scotch Salmon 8/- per lb.


Mrs. Wilson resided in Hurst Green, latterly with her son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jacques, of Bllsberry Cottages.


For most of her married life,


Mrs. Wilson is survived by her four sons and daughter.


St. John’s Cemetery, Hurst Green, on Monday.


The interment took place at j i Large Selection of Fresh Fish Daily JACK HALL


Wellgate Fisheries, Clitheroe Tel. 511


Mrs. Mary Annie Waite, of SEE WINDOWS FOR THESE OUTSTANDING BARGAINS Fred Read fir Co. Ltd. TAILORS & OUTFITTERS


9, Market Place, Clitheroe Tel. 58


SPECIAL THIS WEEK Best


her son and daughter. A service at St. Paul’s


A widow, she Is survived by


Oddments in TWO-PIECE SUITS, SPORTS JACKETS, SLACKS and OUTFITTING, etc., to be cleared at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.


Also a limited number of WORSTED and TWEED LENGTHS for SUITS to MEASURE.


Telegrams will be delivered


QN Monday, Clitheroe Head Post Office and all the sub post


LORRY MISSED CAR BY


A ‘HAIR’S BREADTH’ —COURT TOLD


U'OLLOWING a “series of incidents” at Barrow, complaints A were made to the police about the driving of a Chth- eroe lorry driver, Mr. J. A. Bower, prosecuting, told Llim- eroe magistrates yesterday.


fined £10 for driving without reasonable consideration for other road users and ordered to pay an advocate’s fee of £6 6s. and witnesses’ expenses of £1 15s. He pleaded not


James Haythornthwaite Rigby, of Albemarle Street, was guilty.


chester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, said she heard a lorry sound its horn “viciously” behind her and then proceeded to over­ take her car.


cles appeared travelling In the opposite direction, and the lorry veered towards her car, missing by a “hair’s breadth.” She was forced to reduce speed and steer towards the kerb In order to avoid a colli­ sion.


As the lorry overtook, vehi­ BECAME AWARE


solicitor, said he was In the rear seat of his wife’s car when he became aware of the lorry behind. The lorry over­ took in the face of oncoming traffic, passing very close to the car and taking up a posi­ tion in front of it.


Cedric Taylor, a Blackburn


other vehicles in a similar manner.


He then saw it overtake


chester Road, Clayton-le-Dale, who was sitting in the front seat of Mrs. Taylor’s car, said but for Mrs. Taylor’s action in pulling towards the kerb there would have been a col­ lision.


William H. Thom, of Ro­ m


Whalley Road, Great Harwood, said he was driving a light van in front of Mrs. Taylor’s car The lorry, a heavy six-wheeled vehicle, overtook him In Bar- row.


David G. Winterbottom, of OPEN DAILY 10 a.m.


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Deer Paddocks * “TO HIS HORROR”


Midgley, said the lorry then tried to overtake his car, and “to his horror” he saw vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.


and vehicles coming the other way seemed to slow down. The lorry did not overtake, but pulled in behind him.


He pulled over to the left,


overtake vehicles in a built-up area with a heavy lorry, while traffic was approaching in the opposite direction definitely constituted dangerous driving.


Mr. Bower submitted that to


cle to manoeuvre, difficult to brake in emergency and slow of acceleration.


A lorry was a difficult vehi­


nothing about the incident until a week later, during which time he had driven about 1,000 miles.


Rigby said he had heard


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m Mrs. A. D. Taylor, of Rib-


Mrs. Taylor’s car in a perfectly reasonable manner, and after overtaking heard the sound of a car horn being blown several times.


He remembered overtaking


in front of him, both of which were travelling rather slowly, and when the road was clear he overtook.


There remained two vehicles


27 feet wide, and he had seen three buses abreast at the


The road at that point was


time at that particular place. If there was room for three buses, surely there was room for a lorry and two cars?


would hardly overtake at 40 m.p.h.


Mr. Bower said three buses Jt-


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FRIDAY, AUGl Lightinq of


9-33 p.m. to VIEW


TT will be a sa A the people next month Blackburn - closes to pas Only an el( change of mil ister of Tran: the line.


An attempt to b is being made group. The of the case 1 cussed in the public inquiry one is fami facts for an closure.


People travel


Clitheroe and adequately c the bus servi pressure grou is need for means of tra: Hellifield and fortunately, does not seer ties count ft days.


Closure of the hard for tho Hellifield are: travel to wor particularly giving up th or removing order to reta


The pressure ing excellent the line ope deserve the who wish to Valley retain a rail service *


rr-HE Mayor, ley, and the


D. Satterthwai the visitors at on Saturday, were Mr. Fran for Clitheroe, t of Lancashire, Bolton, the cht eroe Rural D Coun. J. M. chairman of District Counc Porter-Hargrer


were glad to se M. Robinson, Chatburn. •


Another vis


eroe, has gai and Nationa Agriculture a Hall, Garstan*' an old boy of


Grammar Sell


ly n s s m. ni Seedall A'


has gained book-keeping examinations Institute of B; has also pass in Commercia English.


dilapidated o: W. Taylor at trates’ Court George Thon Primrose St


was fined £' litter.


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least until Jerome Jack. Stanley Hous letter to Clif yesterday, w £ 1 for buy Clitheroe ho age and £ 1 f drink.


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mer head l Royal Gram obtained a di deuce with s ours at Pt Oxford.


with Barela; ions, Coloni and will be for two year; *


Mr. Coles i


rpHREE fa fined £3


Kenneth Civ South Farm, aid Clark, Chatburn, v


trailer. They we


be the owne The drive


Slinger, of 3 heroe, was t


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