The Clithcroc Advertiser & Times, March 6.1964 Clitheroc Parish Church :: S. Mary Magdalene


FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 8- 0


9- 0 9-15


10-40 6-30


MOTHERING SUNDAY 8fh MARCH


:i.m. Holy Communion, n.m. Sunday School.


a.111. Parish Communion. Preacher: The Rev. J. P. Gregory,


a.in. Mattins. Preacher: The Vicar, p.m. Evensong. Preacher: The Vicar.


TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH


SUNDAY NEXT,


MARCH 8th 10-30 a.in.


REV. G. CHARLESWORTH 6-0 p.m.


REV. RONALD JOBLING


HODDER VALLEY FOX CLUB


HUNT BALL FRIDAY, MARCH 13th


IN NEWTON INSTITUTE ALL TICKETS SOLD


No admission without ticket Payfhorne Methodist Church


Chapel Anniversary


SUNDAY, MARCH 8th, 1964


Preacher 2 pjn. REV. R. JOBLING


Whailey Methodist Church ■Women’s Fellowship


JUMBLE SALE Saturday, March 14th


at 2 p.m.


Admission 3d. Refreshments


Settle Regional Young Farmers’ Club


will hold their


ANNUAL BALL £-00 p.m. till 1-00 a.m.


in The Town Hall, Bentham Dancing to the Termites. Refreshments available.


Admission 5/-.


The United Christian Fellowship


FILEY CHRISTIAN


HOLIDAY CRUSADE FILM


in Whailey Methodist School


Tomorrow Saturday at 7-30 p.m.


All are welcome


Trinity Methodist Football Club


JUMBLE SALE in the


Schoolroom, Parson Lane Tonight. Friday, 6th March, 1964


Admission 3d.


Imperial Ballroom, Nelson Tile Ballroom of the Stars


TONIGHT FRIDAY. MARCH 6 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.


Ken (Maestro) Reece and his Hand Whist commences 7-45 p.m. p lu s National Dairy Queen Competition Licensed Bars


Old Tymo an d Modern d anc ing to


Nelson Fanners’ Annual Hall and Whist Drive


T ick ets 5 /- ; a t th e foyer 5/6.


TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MARCH 7. 7-30 to 11-30.


We are p roud to p re sen t th e dynamic, incomparable


GERRY AND THE


PACEMAKERS plus


Danny and the Domiuators and Garry Layne and the Rockets


T ick ets 7 /6 : a t th e foyer 8 /6 . Bars an d doors open 6-30, "GET WITH IT ”


Licensed Bars


Whist & Domino Drive


will be hold in the


THREE FISHES INN, MITTON at 8 p.m.


MONDAY, MARCH 9th Proceeds In aid of the


Physiotherapy Centre, Clitheroe ADMISSION 2/6


including refreshments' Please support this worthy cause


RIBBLESDALE COUNTY SECONDARY SCHOOL is presenting


“H.M.S. PINAFORE" by


Gilbert and Sullivan on


WEDNESDAY, 18th MARCH to


SATURDAY, 21st MARCH at 7-30 pjn.


in the SCHOOL HALL Tickets 2/6. All seats bookable. i Tickets obtainable from pupils or members of staff. CLITHEROE FOOTBALL CLUB Medal Competition 1964


Entries arc invited for the above Competition from clubs registered with the L.F.A.. within a radius of 6 miles of Clitheroc. Only a limited number of clubs can be accepted so early application is advisable. Application forms may be obtained from the Secretary, W. A. Dewhurst, 68, Chatham Road, Clitheroe.


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ANNUAL BALL


in the Chipping Memorial Hall on Wednesday, 11th March Dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to the Melody Makers Band. Whist and Domino Drive 7-30 p.m. — ★ —


Admission 3/-_______


Clitheroc Golf Club Ladies’ Section


JUMBLE SALE Tomorrow, Saturday, March 7th


in the Conservative Club Doors open 2-30 p.m.


Admission 3d.


on behalf of 1 he British and Foreign Bible Society. Distribution of Flowers to Children,


WHALLEY CLITHEROE


CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH


SUNDAY, MARCH 8th


10-30 a.m. FAMILY WORSHIP 6-00 p.m. EVENING WORSHIP


Preacher: REV. ALAN GAUNT


MANOR HALL (GOSPEL HALL) Millthome Avenue, Clitheroc


SUNDAY, MARCH 8th Speaker: MR. K. VOSE, Nelson.


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th


LADIES’ BRIGHT HOUR 2-45. Speaker: MISS E. THOMP­ SON. Billington.


THURSDAY, MARCH Util CHILDREN’S HAPPY HOUR _ Spun.____________________


Parish of Saint Michael, Whitewell


SUNDAY NEXT, 8th MARCH


MID-LENT OR


10-45 a.m. Mattins and Sermon. 3- 0 p.m. Mothering Service with distribution of posies.


Monday Week, 16th March


MID-LENT SOCIAL EVENING (P.C.C.) (Please note change of date)


at Whitewell Hotel (By the kindness of Mrs. T. Whitmore)


WHIST AND DOMINO DRIVE


at 7-30 p.m. Proceeds for Church I-'unds.


Admission: 3s. Od. each including Supper.


Mothers’ Union Christ's Church Chatbum


TUMBLE SAI L Church Institute


Friday, 13th March, at 7-00 pjn.


Refreshments on sale.


Chipping Young Farmers’ Club


MOTHERING SUNDAY 8- 0 a.m. Holy Communion.


Youth Club of Whailey Metho­ dist Church have now formed a fellowship which meets on Sun­ day evenings, and this week they had a joint meeting with young people from the Parish Church. They discussed church


UNITY. — Members of the


unity. ANNIVERSARY. — A former


Wright, or Birkdale, Southport, was the preacher at the Chapel Anniversary services at Whallcy Methodist Church on Sunday.


minister, the Rev. James


Jh'. A. Houlker, showed a film about the work of the society at the meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of Whailey Metho­ dist Church on Monday.


GISBURN


recent whist and domino drive in the Festival Hall. Gisburn. organ­ ised by the Gisburn and District Conservative Association, th e chairman, Mr. A. Proctor, pre­ sented prizes.


CONSERVATIVES.—A t th e


taker: 2. Mrs. Peel; hidden No. Mrs. Bairstow. Gents Whist: I, Jh'. Pollitt; 2, Mi-s. Lonsdale; hidden No. Mr. E. Gornall. Ladies dominoes: high, Miss D. Newhou.se; low, Mrs. Fawcett. Gents dominoes: high, ah'. W. Moore; low, air. G. Carr.


meeting was held at the Stirk House Hotel. Gisburn yesterday week.


HURST GREEN


slides of Venice and Yugoslavia shown by Miss aionnsey and aiiss Shutllewortli in St. John’s Church School. Hurst Green on aionday. A vote of thanks was proposed by airs. Floyd.


VENICE. — An audience of adults and children saw some


NEWTON


in aid of cancer research was held in Newton Institute on Friday when the Mcody aiakers supplied music.


DANCE.—The annual dance Dunsop Bridge Building Fund TREASURE HUNT


(By Car or Motor Cycle) on


SATURDAY. MARCH 21 vt. • a f 2 p.m.


Start at Leedham’s Garage, Dunsop Bridge


Please Bring Insurance Certificate


Voucher Pri/o. Refreshments. ENTRY I EE 5/-


lintrics io Mr. G. Wall. Holme Head. Dunsop Bridge. Nr. Clitheroc.


or Ring: Dunsop Bridge 225.


pie and pea supper was served by ladies of the Committee. The annual dinner and general


ah'. Proctor was M.C., and a Ladies Whist: 1. Mrs. Whit­


from the Disabled Persons' Asso­ ciation, Mi'. C. C. Harrison, and


FELLOWSHIP.—Two speakers SABDEN


to travel out of the village to work.


reported was a 2d. increase in the Parish rate in anticipation of probable loss of rateable value


A further effect of mill closure


ment fair on the children's utai ground from March 3 to 8 wns not approved.


An application for an amuse


I t was decided that the village be entered again in the Lancs


shire “Best Kept Village’’ com petition.


admitted to hospital in Burnlev Mr. Herbert Johnson of Thorn Street, Sabden, a well known resident, died on Fridav night A native of the village, he was 39 years old, and had been em­


ployed at Primrose Garage Clitheroe for many years He leaves a widow and one son Cremation took place at, Burn­


ley on Wednesday. SLAIDBURN


about a child from baptism to confirmation was given bv the Rector, the Rev. G. H. Gage at a meeting of the Women’s Fel­


CHILD—An illustrated talk


Slaidburn Young Farmers’ club in the village hall on Mondav Mr. E. A. Moyes, of the Techni­ cal Advisory Service of I.C.I., gave a talk, illustrated bv slides


lowship held a t the rectory Slaidburn, last week. Y.F.C.—At an open meeting ol


on various aspects of agriculture in different districts. Mr. John Whitwell presided


was held by the Blackburn Group of the Youth Hotels Association in the village hall on Saturday.


CHATBURN


the Chatbum Methodist Youth Club conducted tile service on Sunday evening at Chatburn Methodist Church. The sermon was preached by


METHODIST. — Members of


and thanked Mr. Moyes. DANCE.—A Leap Year dance


DEATH—BhorUy after being


mill closures, which have caused an increased number of People


posals, now receiving the conslu eration of Burnley r .d.c nnu Ribble Motor Services Ltd alteration of bus timetable ?n meet the conditions caused lw


Parish Council met on Monday11 A report was received of nr„


COUNCIL. — The Sabde


evening and bring and buy stall in Waddington and West Brad­


COFFEE: At a recent coffee WADDINGTON


headmaster Mr. G. Bottomley thanked all who had supported the effort.


ford School, £20 was raised towards a television set. The


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weekly whist drive held in the reading room at Waddington on Tuesday were: , Ladies: 1 Mrs. J. Bond; 2 Mrs. F. silvenvood; cons. Mrs. E. Moore. Gents: 1 Mrs. A. Under­ wood: 2, Mr. R. Wallbank; cons. Mrs. W. Lawson.


WHIST. — Winners of the


pound stall on Friday evening raised £15 for Reading Room Funds.


JUMBLE.—A jumble sale and


choir, augmented by members from Trinity Church conducted bv Mr. W. Hanson of Clitheroe. Organist was Miss M. Speak- man.


BASHALL EAVES


Boon, a member of the British Trust for Ornithology spoke and showed coloured slides of the Ribble and Hodder valleys at the monthly meeting of Bashall Eaves Women’s Institute at which the president, Mrs. J. Spurgeon presided. The competition for spring


LOCAL VIEWS.—Mr. J. J.


DISCoveries by Reg


Exion . . .


'"[’HE DAVE CLARK FLVE are on another winner


the Rev. J. A. Mimmack, his subject being "Love.” He illus­ trated the sermon with pop records. Organist was Mr. C. C. Johnson.


Fellowship met on Wednesday afternoon when Mrs. J. Wilkin­ son of Clitheroe was the speaker. Mrs. Lumle.v presided. ,


FELLOWSHIP.—The Women’s


Betts, of Skipton, spoke on life in Canada at the monthly meet­ ing of Bolton - by - Bowland Women's Institute on Wednes­ day night. She was thanked by- Mrs. J. Wolfenden. A competition for a hat made


Bolton-by-Bowlo/uI CANADIAN LIFE,—


■ I . . , Mrs. L.


of kitchen utensils was won bv: 1, Mrs. I. Funnell; 2. Mrs. J. Dinsdale; 3. Mrs. G. Wilkinson. Mrs. L- Bosonnet, the presi­


dent, reported on the L.F.W.I. annual meeting at Lancaster, which she attended as delegate.


THE BLACKBURN, ACCRINGTON AND DARWEN MILK PROMOTION COMMITTEE


invite you lo spend two happy hours at


THE SPRINGTIME PIN 1A


CARNIVAL in the


CO-OP HALL, MOOR LANE, CLITHEROE on


FRIDA")', 13th MARCH at 2-30 p.m. and 7-30 p.m.


Tickets available from your milkman.


FILM “A MILLION POUNDS A DAY’ starring RICHARD TODD


COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS OF MILK AND CREAM DISHES


.... i i, ^ f. .1


with “Bits and Pieces” (Col­ umbia DB 7210). It was a hit from the word go and raced up the charts. And looks like staying there for a bit, too. Coupled on the flip with "All the time.”


— L


climbing the charts—Freddie and the Dreamers " Over you ” (Col­ umbia DB 7214). Typical Freddie number with a good vocal, great backing. I t ’s terrific. Must be headed for the Tou Ten. On the flip side—” Conic back when you’re ready." Billy J. Kramer and tile Dako­


And another which will go


tas-should hit tlie jackpot with their latest, “Little Children" (Parlophone R 51051 which was written by Doc Pomus. who penn­ ed the early Presley and Fabian hits. It is something of a change of style for them—idea behind the lyrics is that Billy wants to bribe with candy and " quarters ” the children who know about him and his girl to keep it alt a secret. I like the latest Tornados re­


ered from the serious nervous breakdown which kept him out of show business for several months, has come up with ” Big Bad Baas ” (Dccca F 11841). Not bad. but I ’m afraid I can’t get too excited about it. Found it rather monotonous. Flipside — " Rifka." Currently climbing the charts


in America—Fats Domino's “Who cares (for met ” (HMV Pop 5265) —a bouncing bubbly piece of up­ tempo beat work, fitting follow­ up to his “ Red Sails.” It's good, I like it. Coupled with “ Just a lonely man.” slower, but ideal Domino with a good chorus backing. All Fats’ fans will go for this one. Now here’s a nice happy bright


lease—" Hot. pot ” iDecca F 11838i. written by Joe “Telstar” Meek. It is certainly unusual—I thought the opening sounded like a Redskin war council! But it settles into a mixture of insis­ tent rhythm and melodic organ, which grows on you. Could well be another hit for them. Coupled with up-tempo number “ Joy Stick." Jet Harris, now happily recov­


Sermons ’” of Waddington Methodist Church took place on Sunday. The preacher in the morning was Mr. R. G. Brindle of Wilpshire, and in the evening was Mr. H. M. Skidmore of Helli- fteld. The soloist was Miss R. Cook of Clitheroe. Anthems were sung by the


METHODIST. — The “Choir


Trophy gift fro m Mayor


© jc Oitfjei'oc


Sbbcrtis'er & ©me: FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 196-


LOCAL NEW!


'"pHE news that Counci John Hall is to


Clithcroe’s next Mayor succession to Alderman Crossley will be warmlv \ corned by people of shades of political opin


for he has served the pin faithfully and well in m; directions.


Councillor Hall has la'


such a great interest in affairs of the town gener; and particularly in yo activities and cntcnainnit


He was one of the cl


planners of the revi Castle Fete which has h so successful and brou enjoyment lo hundreds people since it began au in 1959. Mrs. Hall, wc are si


will be a charming and c able Mayoress and lo bi we offer our sincere gc


wishes and congratulation *


* “ V. A new trophy which will be used as an inter-patrol trophy to promote team


work was presented by the Mayor of Clithcroc, Alderman E. Crossley, to Trinity Scout Troop on Friday evening. The Mayor handed the trophy to the Scoutmaster, Mr. G. H. Smith. Also present were the District Commissioner, Mr. R. I. Kay, and the Rev. R.


Jobling, Trinity Troop Chaplain. The Mayor told the Scouts he was pleased at tlie progress of Scouting at Trinity


since its formation and he hoped the Scout troop would continue to flourish. Mr. Smith told the Mayor the Scouts were honoured to accept the trophy and it would be a challenge to them to repay the Mayor by good citizenship.


THE WEEK’S OBITUARY DR. D. BOWMAN A WELL-KNOWN Whalley


bulbs was won by Miss Spur­ geon.


A-L resident, Dr. Bernard Bow­ man. of "Birkholme,” Station Road, Whalley, died on Saturday in Accrington Victoria Hospital, aged 67.


chester Grammar School, then Manchester University, before becoming house surgeon, and later senior house surgeon at Manchester Royal Hospital, and resident Medical Officer of the Garside Street. Outpatients’ Dept, of Pendlebury Children's Hospi­ tal.


Ashton-imdci'-Lyne. He was educated at Man­


After this he had a private practice in Ashton-under-Lyne


for about 30 years, and was honorary physician at the Infir­ mary there, and police surgeon and colliery medical officer. Then Dr. Bowman came to


East Lancashire as Medical Officer of Health for Nelson and Colne. Dr. Bowman leaves a widow,


HOUSEMAID to the Aspinall


Clitheroe. for nearly 40 years. Miss Agnes May Bradshaw col­ lapsed and died in the Clitheroe store of F. W. Woolworth and Co. Ltd., yesterday week. Miss Bradshaw, who was 70.


MISS A. M. BRADSHAW family at Standcn Hall.


Pendleton Parish Church ou Tuesday.


at Judge Walmesley Mill. Billing­ ton and he was a regular atten- der at Ebenezer Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, son


and two daughters. A service at the Baptist Church


MR. G. D. ROBINSON


x *- George Dixon Robinson, of Moorside Farm. Wiswell. died in hospital vesterdav week aged 49.


A FARMER and butcher. Mr.


butcher's shop in Bury Road. Rawtenstall. for many years and had farmed at Wiswell for 17 years. A native of Crawshawbooth,


Mr. Robinson bad owned a


beutv change—the Joy Strings— a Salvation Army Group, who made such a hit on B.B.C.’s " Tonight ” programme—getting right into the groove with “ We're going to set the world a’singing ” and " It's an open secret ” (Regal Zonophone RZ 501).


Mr. Robinson later lived in Has- lingden, and then farmed at Accrington. He was closely associated with


son. A service at the Parish Church on Monday preceded


Whallcy Parish Church where he had been a sidesman. He is survived by Ills wife and


interment at Whalley and Wis­ well New Cemetery.


THREE GOALS


DOWN AT NEW BRIGHTON


J^LTHOUGH the Clitheroe defence put up a grand backs lo


x (|1C wall fight at the Tower Ground on Tuesday night, the fast, young New Brighton team put three goals into the net to achieve a comfortable victory. New Brighton, who are in the running for the Lancashire


Combination “Division I championship played with great deter­ mination and gave a strong all-round performance.


unc within distance and as a jesult, Lindsay Wallace was kept


They shot whenever the posts


very busy. it was duo mainly to Wallace and a cool dofonco that Clithe-


Rurscough centre f o r w a r d f ?n*rt Finlay, who was making


goals came.


roe wet® only on6 Boa bflh,nd at the interval. This was s c o r e d by ex-


Assure in the second halft and •iSTmore


'fd'butwUh New Brighton. 1The home side kept up their


Finlay ftddPd11^ 6 second and SithC'


right Wally Brown scored the third-


BUS REQUEST


rioULD I ask through the medium of your paper if


Ribble Bus company could run a service to tlie Shaw Bridge and Hayhurst Street area.


and I am sure it would pay, as it is a popular district. There arc football and cricket games,' and whippet racing, and the ser­ vice could turn into a busy thorough-fare.


It would be a real'boon to us, A CLITHEROE WOMAN I


On Saturday mornings we have good supplies and open from 7 a.m. to 12-30 p.m.


QUALITY SERVICE SATISFACTION THIS WEEK’S


ROAD SAFETY SLOGAN Only tlir. rash rush


JA C K HALL WELLGATE FISHERIES


CLITHEROE Tel. 511 QUALITY FISH IS A VERY


W HOLESOME FOOD AND MOST NUTRITIOUS


In a field half way between Higher Buck Hotel and Moorcock Inn, Waddington, 15 newly bom lambs reminded me so much of Spring Time.


f May I also remind you that it is 15 days to Spring Day, and only 21 days to Good Friday.


FRESH COCK CHICKENS


from Whalley Nab—Farm Fed ONLY 2/9 LB.


CANADIAN SALMON AT 8/- LB. FRESH SCOTCH SALMON 16/6 LB.


NORFOLK FROZEN CHICKENS FROM 6/- EACH


PERSONAL SERVICE-40 YEARS’ TRADING IN THIS TOWN


preceded cremation at Pleasing- ton yesterday.


at his home on Monday of Mr. Thomas Edward Beardsworth. of 43 Painter Wood. Billington. He was 65. Mr. Beardsworth was employed


Mr. T. E. BEARDSWORTH The death occurred suddenly


who is a member of Clitheroe’s Bench o f . Magistrates, and a married daughter.


Dr. Bowman was a native of MR. G. H. MOWLE


A member of a well-known Whalley family, Mr. George Her­


bert Mowle, who had resided in Hull since the end of the war. died in hospital on Saturday, following a short illness.


Cottages. Whalley, before the war and was a grandson of Police Sergeant W. F. Mowle. who retired from Whalley Police Station in 1906.


Mr. Mowle resided at Rose


shire Fusiliers during the war and served throughout the Burma Campaign.


Mr. Mowle was in the Lanca­


resided there until his death, be­ ing employed by Jacksons', a large Hull firm of confectionery wholesalers.


He was married in Hull and


two years ago. leaves a 12-yenrs- old daughter and two sisters. Mrs. E. Smalley, of Princess Avenue. Clitheroe, and Mrs. B. Carr, of The Bungalow. Winkley Hall. Hurst Green.


Mr. Mowle. whose wife died


yesterday. MR. D. LAWSON


Tile funeral took place at Hull


the best known inhabitants of this district. Mr. Dawson Lawson, of " Sunnyhurst.” Grindleton died in Queen's Park Hospital. Blackburn, on Sunday. He was 94.


lived in at the hall. She is sur­ vived by several cousins. The funeral took place at


One of the oldest and one of MRS. M. DUNSTAN ^ NATIVE of South Wales,


“ Mi's. Margaret Dunstan of 6. Kemple View, Clitheroe. died on Tuesday night aged 69. Mrs. Dunstan, who had been


living in Clitheroe for about 30 years, leaves a son and a married daughter. Her husband died thirteen years ago. There will be a service at


" ’ in rile clitheroe Metho Circuit is the Rev. Ow Bentley, a student at Hai" Victoria College. Manchester: Mr. Bentley has been with


A T present gaining experie


Rev. J. Bell, of Whallcy. week.


circuit with the Rev. J. Mimmack. of Chatburn. the following week with superintendent minister.


Next week he will be in


Rev. Ronald Jobling. 4


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'TV drive was held by the latl social section of ClithJ Branch of the National Farm! Union in Pendleton Village <| last week.


k BASKET whist and donil


1. Mrs. Holden; 2. Mrs. Leemil 3. Miss Brennand: Cons., 21 Law. Gems: 1. Mrs. M. Hoi Smith: 2. Mr. C. Hull.v: 3. Mr \ Slinger; Cons., Mr. E. Couple Dominoes: 1, Mrs. Bancroft:! Mrs. R. Berry: 3. Mrs. J. C'| gill; Cons.. Mr. W. Wood. Competition winners were I


Whist winners were: Laril


Clitheroe Cemetery tomorrow, taken by the Rev. J. Bell of Whalley. prior to interment at the Cemetery.


MITTON


of Little Mitton and District Women's Institute, Mrs. R. Williamson who presided, wel­ comed new member. Mrs. T. Marsden. Much interest was taken in a demonstration on tile making of lampshades which was given by Miss M. Lord of Higher Hodder.


W.l__At tile monthly meeting


with "hot dogs.” in aid of r f gee families last week at 6 : 1 Park Avenue. Clitheroe. o | £21 was raised.


rFHE Clitheroe Young Wrl ■ Circle held a coffee evcnil


ful in winning this year’s bur­ sary for Denman College!


ley Abbey and in his younger days was a butter dealer. He then became a groomsman for Major Wright at Bolton Hall. Bolton- by-Bowland. and remained there for 25 years. He then moved to Grindleton


Mr. Lawson was born at Saw-


excellent report on a recent meeting of the Lancashire Fed­ eration which was held at Lan­ caster.


Mrs. Wcatherlev gave an


petition for the best hat trimmed with vegetables were Mrs. Stans- field (6 stars), Mrs. Laycock (5i, Miss M. Hudson t4> and Mrs. Sandham and Mrs. B. Robinson


Mr. Lawson had won several trophies for cross-country runn­ ing. He had also won many mile handicaps and once ran a four- minute mile. He leaves three married sons


to become landlord of the Buck Inn. retiring at the age of 80 after being landlord for 27 years. A keen sportsman in his yomh.


St. Paul’s Church. Bolton-bv- Bowlsnd on Wednesday.


and a married daughter. Interment was at St. Peter anti


MR. G. G. DUCKETT


home on Saturday, following a short illness, of Mr. George Gorman Duckett, of 43 Billing­ ton Gardens. Billington. Mr. Duckett, who was 56. was


The death occurred at his


Railways. He leaves a widow and married


nesday.


a native of the village. He was a general foreman with British


Church. Langho. preceded cre­ mation at Accrington, on Wed­


daughters. A service in St. Leonard's


READ


in the Congregational school. Read, on Friday, realised £25 for the funds of Read Cricket Club.


JUMBLE. A jumble sale held


Clu'istopher, was born to Mrs. Pearl Bird, of 36. Buckshaw Ter­ race. on Saturday morning. He Is believed to be the only Leap Year baby in the area,


LEAP YEAR BABY: A son.


Harrison won the first ladies' prize, at a whist drive in the Conservative Club on Monday evening. Mrs. Maxwell presented prizes.


ren, Kevin and Lorraine. WHIST DRIVE.—Mrs. W.


Birtwistle. Special: Mi s s E. Hownrth.


game.


Con. Mrs. V. Parker. Gents: 1. Mi's. T. Waddicor; cons. Mrs.


Other winners were: Ladies:


visit Wanderers tomorrow for a Burnley Combination Division 1


FOOTBALL. — Read United Mrs. Bird lias two other child­ Winners of a monthly com­


by Miss M. Hudson. Mrs. J. Robinson was success­


Thanks were expressed to her


rpHE Isle of Man. Chester | ■' The Lake District,


private hire coaches, were jects of films shown at the Ri I Holiday Travel Film Show ! the Parish Hall, CUtheroe,| Wednesday night. About 140 people watched |


duction to the film by General Manager, which outfit! the facilities offered in th | coach trips.*


is a highly successful film tl and is out filming almost e \ | night, had made two of the fill There was a recorded in f


five films which lasted for hours. Tlie Ribble Film Unit, wil


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•* sion, Clitheroe Chorf Society, under their conducl Mr. Alan Crossley. are in : | finals of the Lancashire Com| Area Festival. They won through to the tb |


1,1 OR the third year :n suec|


of the mixed voice section Accrington on Saturday. The Society have won ; |


the “hat-trick." *


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receive an award in recognitil of his 25 years' service with 11 company. The dinner will attended by nearly 500 of t 888 men and women who ha completed 25 or more years wi Ribblc. Five hundred and seve of these long-service employees or one in ten of the total staff are still with the company.


"veterans" dinner at the Wiml Gardens, Blackpool, next Till day will be Mr. L. W. Wo<l senior clerk at the dither] depot. At the dinner. Mr. Wood w|


A MONG 41 honoured guests | - ' Ribble Motor Services at.!


epHE Bishop of Blackburn. l ] C. R. Claxton, came


a Bishop in 1964." and. after ;| introductory t a l k , answer: questions put to him by tl boys. Later he conversed wi


the discussion group committ: over a cup of tea.


Paul's school Low Moor, t Friday, in aid of the " Chun Gift Day" which is for decor


tion of the church. The event which was organist


be run in a fortnight. *. *


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side normal shop hours lie week is Sunday noon till 1 p.n and other days (except Sunday 6 pin. till 7 p.m. Boots t! Chemists. 29. Castle Stret


CLITHEROE chemist open Clithcroc. « * '


“ Keep Left" sign at the jun tion of Waddington Road ar Pimlico Road. Terence Flynn. Radcliffe Park Road. Salfor was fined £2 at Clltheroe yeste day.


For falling to conform to dispense prescriptions oti A jumble sale was held in S


talk to about 80 sixth form bo of the Clitheroe Royal Oral mar School on Friday. The bo have some form of a discussii group every Friday. The Bishop talked on "Beiil


mixed voice class for the i f two years and are now trying :|


Mrs. T, Wood: 2. Mrs. T. P | «j


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compulsory purchase orders Whalley Road < No. Hothersall Square will be hi at the Town Hall, Clitheroe. \ April 7.


A LOCAL inquiry to hi * objections to clearance a j


by the Mothers' Union raise about £12. and was so wr attended that another sale is


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