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A. Times, December 11, 1964 CUTHEROE
The Cliiheroc Advertiser
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
SUNDAY NEXT
DECEMBER 13th 10-30 a.m.
EVENING WORSHIP Preacher: '
FAMILY WORSHIP 6-00 p.m.
REV. ALAN GAUNT
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY NEXT DECEMBER 13th
10-30 a.m. and 6-0 p.m.
Rev. RONALD JOBLING 2-0 p.m.
LADIES’ CLASS Mrs. Willacv
Manor Hall Gospel Hall Milthomc Avenue Clithcroc
SUNDAY. DECEMBER 13th Gospel Service 6-30 p.m. Speaker:
MR. G. GORTON (Blackburn)
MONDAY. DECEMBER t4th Children’s Happy Hour 6-45 pan.
■WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16th
Prayer and Bible Study 7-45 p.m.
BARROW CHURCH (■Jollies Memorial)
CHOIR
SERMONS Sunday, 13fh December
10-45 a.m. and 2-15 p.m. Preacher:
REV. P. BEAMAN (Mill Hill, Blackburn)
METHODIST CHURCH West Bradford
Sunday next, December 13th at 1-50 p.m.
Musical Service Soloists:
Excerpts from “The Messiah” will be given by the choir of Trinity Methodist Church.
Mrs. Stella Barnes
Miss Rosemary Cooke Organist:
Mr. Albert Lingard
Rev. Ronald Jobling will preside
WOMEN’S UNIONIST ASSOCIATION
Clitheroe Branch MEETING
on Thursday, !7th December in Conservative Club
FILMS OF SCOTLAND by Mr. W. Christy at 7-30 p.m.
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Olde Tyme, Tues. and Thun. Saturdays 5/* Special TO P TEN CLUB (Members only)
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TONIGHT, FRIDAY (DECEMBER 11th)
LOW MOOR CLUB THE
NOSMO KINGS Vocalist
JAY TURNER 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Members only—New Members Welcome
UNITED CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP will meet
Tomorrow, Saturday 7-30 p.m.
Methodist Church, Low Moor Bus leaves Clitheroe 6-55 p.m.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Meet for Prayer FRIDAY 8 p.m. NORTHCOTE
WHALLEY
12 people attended the meeting of the Wlialley Methodist Church Men's Fellowship on Friday, when the president, the Rev. J. Bell gave a talk entitled: “On the road.” The chairman was Mr.
Church Ladies Evening Fellow ship was invited to attend a meeting of the Great Harwood Methodist Church Ladies’ Fellow ship on Monday.
R. Unswortli. JOINT, — Wlialley Methodist
gave a talk on ” Christmas in the West Indies,” at the meeting of W h a l le y Methodist Church Women's Fellowship on Wednes- dav. Mrs. Shearman was chair man at the meeting, which was attended by about 40.
WEST INDIES—Mrs. J. Bell,
Methodist Church on Sunday, some girls from Whiteacre School, gave a Nativity Play in
N A T I V I T Y. — At Wiialley
place of a sermon. Among the congregation were
and choirmaster of the church, conducted the service.
SLA1DBURN
party of the Slaidburn Women’s Institute was held in the village
W.I.—The annual Christmas
hymn "Jerusalem." and a short . meeting presided over by Mrs. L. C. King-Wilkinson, the party included a supper, games, com petitions. carols and community singing. The music was played bv Mrs. S. Suppers. Mr. W. B. Ramsay proposed
hall last week. Commencing with the W.I.
churches in the village, suppor ted several other deserving causes and distributed fruit baskets and food parcels to the elderly and sick at Christmas and Easter.
presided and gave the yearly report. The Guild had helped both
Miss N. Livesev, as Divisional Commissioner of Blackburn. Thanks to Miss Livesey were expressed by Mrs. Anne Dur ham. and a gift token presented by Jennifer Walker, daughter of one of tile members. Mrs. Harrison thanked all
She welcomed the opener.
helpers, the tea room ladies and others, especially Miss V. M.
Garnett, their former captain, at whose home most of their work is carried on and whose help and encouragement meant so much to them. She welcomed two new members to the Guild.
drive in aid of the National Institute for the Blind was held in the evening, when Mrs. M. A. Leeming supervised 20 tables. Mrs. Kenyon of Glebe House,
Tlie Trefoil Guild annual whist
ual Christmas Fayre, organised bv the Slaidburn 1st Trefoil Guild, was held in the village hall on Saturday. Mrs. E. Harrison, the secretary,
thanks on behalf of the guests. TREFOIL GUILD.—The ann
MEN'S FELLOWSHIP.—About WADDINGTON
ing Room on Tuesday evening when winners were:
Mr. R. Wallbank, cons. Mrs p' Silvenvood.
A. Wright, cons, Mrs. A. Smith Gents.: 1 Mrs. C. Bates i
Ladies: 1, Mrs. J. Bond, 2, Mrs
land. Mrs. A. Malcolm. Mrs q Bottomley, Mrs. J. Bond, Mrs Gr' Rodwell, Miss W. Lawson, jirs" R. Whiteside, Mrs. J. Tomlinson" Mrs. Pickles. Mrs. S. Dugdale' Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs. E. Edmond son. Mrs. Higherston, Miss Davies, Mrs. Shaw.
School, when a large attendance was presided over by Mrs. j, q. C. Baker. Members, under "the instruction of Mrs. Baker, gave a play-reading extract from the book “Born to be King,” anci those taking part were: Mrs. Baker, Mrs. W. Frank
fripnds and relatives of the girls. Mr. Arnold Hodson. organist
house, of Clitheroe, speaker at a meeting of the Methodist Women’s Fellowship last night week. She spoke about Christmas legends and stories Mrs. E. Davey, of Bashall Eaves' who sang the solo ’’Holy Night” also presided. Mrs. W. W. Dug dale was the accompanist.
FELLOWSHIP.—Ml’S,
4- Loft- was the
SABDEN
mas Fayre of St. Mary’s rc School was held in the school on Saturday. Tile event was opened by Fr. L. Swarbrick of Great Harwood, and Fr. J. Begley of Sabden acted as chairman.
FAYRE: Tile annual Christ
looked after by church members, and teas were served bv tire ladies. A social evening" and children's talent contest took place in the schoolroom.
Various well stocked stalls were
of church and school funds amounted to £478.
Proceeds which were on behalf REMINGTON
Mrs. D. Seed presided at the monthly meeting of Riniington Women's Institute on Tuesday when the speaker was Miss Jones, Women’s Advisory Council. Miss Jones illustrated her talk on various forms of central heating with slides and answered ques tions. Mrs. Buckle expressed thanks.
mas decoration Mrs. D. Seed gained three points, Mrs. Mosley two .points and Mrs. Ellis one point. Miss M. Bairstow was in charge of the bring and buy stall. Members were reminded of
In tlie competition lor a Christ
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p y nartv on January 2. fancy INSTITUTE.—The president,
of Waddington Mothers’ Union was held last week in St. Helen’s
UNION: The monthly meeting b
rpHE weekly whist drive was •* held in Waddington Read
GISBURN
introduced Mr. Johnson of Rim- ington, who gave a most inter esting and colourful talk on “Japan” which he illustrated with colour slides. A vote of thanks to Mr. Johnson was voiced by Mrs. Watson.
of Gisburn Women’s Institute, tlic president, Mrs J. Ellison,
W.I.—At the monthly’ meeting
present costing no more than 2/6 was judged by the secretary, Miss A. Hargreaves, and won by Mrs. Wilkinson. 2 Mrs. Wadding ton, 3 Mrs. Jackson, 4 Mrs. Can’, and 5 Mrs. Bleazard.
A competition for a Christmas
cil meeting held in Lancaster was given by Mrs. Ellison, and refreshments were served by the tea hostesses.
annual Christmas Fayre organ ised by the W.I. was held in the Festival Hall on Saturday after noon. Mrs. Ellison was in the chair and introduced Mr. Shep herd of the National Institute for the Blind, who before open ing the Fayre, spoke on the work of the Institute for the Blind. Mrs. Cross proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Shepherd and he wasp presented with a carnation button-hole by Stephen Hillary.
CHRISTMAS FAYR E .—The
Trade was very brisk at the various stalls, cakes, bottles, flowers, sweets and new stalls, the tombola, and Father Christ mas. had a busy time. Afternoon teas were served in a very decor ative tea room and a competition was won by Mrs. H. F. Taylor and Mr. A. Walters. On show was a "Book reading
machine for the Blind” which had been brought by Mr. Shop, herd and for which part of the proceeds of the afternoon sale was to be donated.
CHATBURN
Downham and Worston Conser vative Association held its annual Christmas Fare whist drive in Chatham Church Institute yes terday week, when 36 tallies were occupied. M.C.S were Councillor F. Clay
CONSERVATIVE__Chatburn
Mrs. J. Kelly. 3 Mrs. H. Bleazavd, Gents: 1 Mr. T. Singleton 2, Mr. W. Barker, 3 Mr. H. Holgate. Tables prizes went to Mrs.
A report on the Autumn Coun
Kelly, Mrs. Russell. Miss Bren- nand, Mi’. R. Cunliffe. and the knock out to Mrs. Astin and Mi’s. Jeffs. A competition was won by 1
Mrs. Holden, 2 Mrs. Singleton, and refreshments were served by the Ladies Committee.
Sunday School prize giving of Christ Church, Chatburn, was held in the Institute on Sunday. Mr. E. Dixon, the Sunday
PRIZE GIVING.—The annual
children, and book tokens for the senior children were pre sented by Miss Shirley Marsdcn, the Sunday School Queen.
School superintendent presided over a good attendance of parents and scholars. Prizes of books for the primary
toy service of Chatbum Metho dist Church was held on Sunday, when the Rev. K. Philips re ceived toys from the children. The proceeds will go towards
TOY SERVICE.—The annual
the National Children’s Home. They amounted to £3 10s.
DUNSOP BRIDGE
Forest Young Farmers was held in the Village Room last week, when Mr. Bryan Stihvell of Gar- stang, gave a talk on detergents and sterilisers. Thanks were expressed by
Y.F.C.—A meeting of Bowland
Michael Shepherd. A short business meeting fol
lowed at which Mr. Henry Carr presided.
DOWNHAM
was held in Downham Village Hall on Saturday when 22 tables were filled. Winners were: Gents 1 Mr. Coulston, 2 Mi-. W. I. Todd: Ladies. 1 Mrs. Turpin, 2 Mrs. S. Clayton; consolations: Mr. T. Cambell and Mrs. Coulston. A competition was won by: 1
DRIVE.—A basket whist drive
Mrs. Newhouse. 2 Miss J. Clark, and M.C. was Mr. W. Barker.
CHIPPING
ton and Councillor J. G. Sharp, and Colonel G. N. Robinson presented the following prizes: Ladies: 1 Mrs. D. Grosvenor, 2
a table decoration was won by Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Lecce.
LOCAL WEDDINGS GLEAVE—GLOVER
the carol singing on December A LADIES’ hairdresser, Miss Cynthia Margaret Glover,
dr ■ S.V.
presented the prizes. The win ners were—ladies: 1 Mrs. Andow. 2 Mrs Craven, 3 Mrs. R. Jack- son, 4' Mrs. H. Robinson, conso lation Mi’s. F. Lawson. Gents: 1 Mr. J. Leeming. 2 Mr. T. C. Cow- king, 3 Mr. J. Greenwood. 4 Mr. N. L. Shaw, consolation Mr. J. Frankland.
BASIIALL EAVES
of Bashall Eaves Women’s Insti tute, held in the Assembly Room on Monday, Miss M. Spurgeon
W.I—At the annual meeting HODDER VALLEY FOX CLUB GRAND
CHRISTMAS DANCE in NEWTON INSTITUTE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SILVER KEYNOTES DANCE BAND Also in attendance
THE WAVELENGTHS ADMISSION 4/-
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE
CHRISTMAS 1961
the Children's Committee in whom we are actively Interested. Even In 1964. Christmas for most of the children will be
There are many children in this area not In the care of
a drab affair—the Welfare Staite, unfortunately, makes no allowance for Christmas presents.
that last year's toy would bring happiness to a less fortunate boy or girl, we would be only too pleased to pass it on. (A little girl of 51 years, one of a family of six, is hoping for a doll's pram?)
If your child is looking forward to Christmas and feels
If you can help please contact: — THE AREA CHILDREN'S OFFICER.
19, ST. JAMES’ STREET, ACCRINGTON. Telephone: Accrington 34069.
k S hOW IT'S DONE] BY NORTH WESTERN GAS BOARD |
CENTRAL LANCASHIRE GROUP A Cookery Demonstration will be given in I the Gas Service Centre, 2, Castle Street. Clitheroe, on Tuesday next, December | 15th, at 2-30 p.m.
Please come and bring a friend
vice-president, and Mrs. D. Wright was elected as the other vice-president.
was re-elected president. Mi’s. H. Barge was re-elected
treasurer, with Mrs. Backhouse elected as assistant treasurer.
Mrs. Lee was re-elected secre tary, and Mrs. Pye was elected
Mesdames Bullock, Nowell, Har greaves, Hind, F. Spurgeon and J. Spurgeon. The tellers were Mrs Ireland and Mrs. H. Chew.
New committee members are
whist drive concluded the meet ing. ,
Preston was discussed. A hot-pot supper and a basket
The monthly meeting from Iv J ' THE ST. JOHN
AMBULANCE BRIGADE
CLITHEROE DIVISION WINNING NUMBERS
of the Grand Christmas Draw are as follows:
3337 — 2163 — 0134 — 2906 — 2879 — 3599 — 2755 — 1047 — 1493 — 1897 — 1595 — 4653 — 3164 — 4629 — 0438 — 2536 — 2151 — 0957
IMPERIAL BALLROOM NELSON
THE BALLROOM OF THE STARS
FRIDAY NIGHT—8.0 to 1.0 a.m. TRAWDEN F.C.
b r in e you Mr. R h y thm and Blues himse lf — The Fabulous
LONG JOHN BALDRY
and THE HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN Plus tho Sensational THUNDERBEATS .
and our after-midnight snot with Ken Reeoe and the Dancesounds,
Licensed Bars u n t i l 12-20.
At the reduced price of 4/-; at the Foyer 5/-.
SATURDAY NIGHT—7.30 to 11.30 It's Star Night all the way! THE WARRIORS
THE TEDDY BEARS AND
THE SILHOUETTES Licensed Bars until 10.50.
Tiokets 5/6: at tho Foyer 6/6: or with Long John Baldry tear-off ticket 5/-.'
meeting on Parisli Council installation of
STREET
WHIST DRIVE. — The manage ment committee of the Memorial Institute organised a whist and domino drive followed by a dance on Friday last. M.C. was Mr.. T. H. Jackson. Whist winners: — ladies: 1st
Mr. T. Pollitt, 2nd Mr. W. Ingle- by. Gents: 1st Mr. P. Chamley, 2nd Mr. T. H. Jackson. Dominoes, high Mrs. A Holgate; low Mrs. Ellis. The prizes were presented by Mr. J. Parker and a raffle was won by Mrs. Barlow. M.C.s for dancing were Mr. E.
winners were Mrs. M. Pollitt and Mr. D. Sagar.
Metcalfe and Mr. D. Seed. Music was provided by tile 'Topliners,' from Littleborough. Spot prize
NEWTON
.. WHIST.— Tlie annual whist drive and dance was held in the Institute at Newton on Friday, in aid of the Hodder Valley
Kay, presented the prizes. Mr. J. F. Rigby was M.C. for
Agricultural and Horticultural Society. The president. Mr. J. A. R.
Miss Brennand, 3 Mrs. Bristol, 4 Miss M. Rawsthorne, consolation Mrs. G. Robinson.- Gents—l Mr J. Aspln, 2 Mr. H. Jackson 3 Mr. R. Nelson. 4 Mr. N. Craven consolation Mr. J. Pinder.
vided by tile Silver Kevnotes Band.
SAWLEY
Miss Robinson thank all who supported the Christmas appeal for tile Royal National Institute
A P P E A L.—Mrs. Bolton and
for the Blind which raised a total of £8. Bolton-by-Bowlami
Young Farmers Club held an open meeting on Tuesday in the school. Two films were shown by Ml’. Goodison of Glaxo on “Milk from all quarters" and "Farming with immunity”, and afterwards questions were answered by Mr Roberts, the Veterinary surgeon" Thanks were expressed to Mr" Roberts and Mr. Goodison bv" Joshua Collinson. and a business meeting followed with Georep Wolfenden in the chair. 8
YOUNG. — Boiton-by-Bowland SABDEN M • At their
street lamp at Gvlnisliiuv" Toi" race.
about the state of the footnuh between Bull Bridge and Nutter Barn, and the recent deteriora setion of the dustbin emptying The Council gratefully accented
Complaints had been received rvice. b
tion was received of the intention of the Lancashire County Coun cil to provide a new footpath p,
Padiham Road between Thorn Street and Oak Hill.
Councillor Mrs. Green's oiler to store and Issue when required a number of medical stores which had originally been provided bv As the former Sabden Nursing Also at the meeting, notifica
sociation. slng urn
onday. Sabden approved the
Music for dancing was pro-
whist and the prizewinners were: Ladies—1 Miss M. Aindow, 2
.a . ——cugejg daughter of Mr. and Mrs, H, ■
.8al\ Glover of 46 Park Avenue. Clith-
After a reception at the Hodder Bridge Hotel, the couple left for
' eroe, was married to Mr. William Lance Gleave, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gleave of 22 Talbot Close, Clitheroe. at Clitheroe Parish Church, on Saturday.
by her father, wore a long ivory brocade dress cut on classical lines, and falling into a short train at the back.
The bride, who was given away
white rose, securing white net pearl-centred leaves, and she carried a bouquet of pink car nations, white freesia, lily of the valley and fem.
Her headdress was a single
Eileen Burton and Miss Shirley Mantle, cousin of the groom, who wore long turquoise peau-de-soie bell-shaped dresses. Each had two turquoise roses in her hair. A small attendant Miss Nicola
Chief bridesmaids were Miss
Knight who are to reside at “Lyndcwan” Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, included bedding from the bride’s old school friends and bedding and crockery from the groom's employees.
a honeymoon at Lytham St, Annes. Gifts received by Mr. and Mrs.
WINTER—EDDLESTON
Winter, of K e m p 1 e View Clitheroe, was married at Black burn Cathedral, on Saturday, to Miss Brenda Rose Eddleston, step-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W- Grunshaw, of Walter Street, Blackburn. Both are employed at Milliard’s. Black burn. The bride wore a full length
■jyTR. RAYMOND WINTER, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Blackburn, cousin of the bride, wove a similar dress with a cum merbund at the waist falling into a large bow at the back. Over her dress she wore a red velvet cape trimmed with white fur. and all three bridesmaids carried bouquets of freesin. Best man was Mr. Ian Mac
dress of Chantilly lace over wild silk with a long train falling from the waist. Her ful veil was secured by a diamante and pearl
donald and groomsman Mr. Hugh Blair. Usher was Mr. Harry Whittaker and the cere mony was performed by the Rev. A. F. Clarke. After a reception at the Black
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Bull Hotel. Rimington, the couple left for a honeymoon in St. Annes.
HILL—CHARLTON . . LEEDS University student,
Charles John Hill, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill, em ployed at "Gvaythwaite,” Clith eroe Road, Whalley, was married at, Leeds Roman Catholic Cath edral on Saturday to Miss Linda Elaine Charlton, second daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Charlton, of Elmshall, near Doncaster, and
A. who has played cricket for Whalle.v for three seasons, Mr.
also a Leeds student. The bride wore a white suit trimmed with swans down, and
carried a white prayer book. The ceremony was performed by Fr.
Mrs. Betty Smith and Miss Jeanette Eddleston, her cousins Mrs. Jean Newton and Miss Ann Keenan. Miss Jacqueline Crans- wick, tlie groom's cousin, Miss Beverel.v Smith, the bride’s niece and Master Dennis Smith her nephew. Mr. Barry Cranswick (groom's
band and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Attendants were her sisters
Chipping Women’s Institute was held last week when Miss Rich ardson of Fulwood. Preston, showed coloured slides of her holiday in the Canary Islands. Mrs. Cook proposed a vote of thanks. The social time was spent sing ing carols, and a competition for
HOLIDAY. — A meeting of
BA B B L IN G BROOK A R EA L ITY
He told an “Advertiser and Times” reporter: “I have sung about a babbling brook for many years, but this is ridiculous”.
Donald helped Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smithson, owners of the Toby Jug, to put up flood boards.
Ten minutes after Donald arrived in his room after finishing work at the club, police came to the door to warn of the
Donald, other guests, and the Smithsop’s son Roger, put flood boards in place and then sat back to wait our the storm.
impending floods. j
The following morning the singer said “Whalley people must really know something about flood;. Although the water had been fairly deep outside the Tqby Jug during the night very little water had seeped in.”
School children knee- deep in water
socks, and holding their skirts above their knees waded through two feet six inches of water. Cars and buses battled through, and a local resident said, “This is the worst flooding we have had for over eighteen months. There was a bad one in November last year, but it was nothing like this.”
AT Sawley, schoolgirls, carrying their shoes and
“Most of the water has
come from the Ribble” he added, “the Skirden and other becks are not carrying much. The water is just not high enough to flood Bridge End, but heaven help us if it rains again . . . it will go straight in through the front door and
was no rain, the flood water should start to subside later in the afternoon. Then the task of clearing up all the debris washed down by the river would begin.
out the back.” He said that providing there
WORST HIT
of house flooding was at the bottom of Sawley Brow, when a fire engine was called to pump water from Smithy House, where tile front garden showed more resemblance to a lake than an.v- tliing else. Copy Nook cross-roads were under water, and farther along
One of the worst single cases
villages, Bolton-by-Bowland. P.C. John Dean of Bolton-by-
villagers were counting their losses at one of the worst-hit
Bowlaid has been helping vll- iagersjto sweep out, for at one time iood water reached three feet, j At five o'clock in the mornirg he tried to cross Sawloy Bridge but was beaten back by four fet of water and had great difficijty in returning against
near the village had been bat tered, | and full grown 30-feet high tree: had been wrenched up rods and all.
the heivy flow. Trees in a conifer plantation
i ■ | SALVAGE
burst its banks in the night, causing wiiespread flooding near the Methdist Chapel. Floods rushed alag near the ancient church, aid for hours villagers helped worknen in salvage opera tions.
At Kaidiurn the river Hodder MIN07 LANDSLIDES
overhung >y dangerous rocks, minor lancfides had occurred. The depth gauge in the river at the villae was out of sight tmder the w,ter, and the roads were completly covered in parts. Trees were own and Bowland Rural Counq had sent out wagons and tims of men. The road ras flooded near
On the road to Whitewell,
rpHE Bieasdaie Beagles held their annual Hunt Ball at
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tile Bull and Royal Hotel, Pres ton, on Friday.
Browsholme all. lodge gates and fields w<e flooded. Road sweepers rusld into Bashall
was affected an water stretched along Twitter Ine. Roads were also flooded atWest Bradford, the swollen Rii>]e had at one
time cascaded ter the wall by the road.
Eaves, and roas and fields were flooded in Baslfil Town. In Waddingti a new estate
bert Earnshaw. of Kenyon Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, was fined £5 by Bowland magistrates at
Gisburn on Monday. I
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fines totaling £13, with £3 19s. costs on John Edward Shaw, of Greaves Street, Great Harwood, ; for driving a van at Slaidburn ; without due care and attention |
TJOWLAND magistrates at Gisbum on Monday imposed
and without a driving licence. i * * «
To make HIS a HAPPY CHRISTMAS
GIVE SOMETHING TO WEAR
May we help you to select a stylish, manly, yet useful gift from our excellent choice of: —
SHIRTS, TIES, HATS, CAPS. SCARVES. CRAVATS, SOCKS, BRACES, KNITWEAR, PYJAMAS, DRESSING GOWNS FANCY WAISTCOATS, HANDKERCHIEFS. SPORTS JACKETS, SLACKS, SUITS, OVERCOATS, GANNEX COATS. CAR COATS, SHEEPSKIN COATS, RAINCOATS, SHOWERPROOFS,
and other inexpensive gifts.
croe Women’s Co-operative Guild on Tuesday evening, Mrs. L. Kippase of Burnley gave a talk on “The First Woman Doctor". ' Elizabeth Blackwell. Mrs. Adam- | son gave the vote of thanks | which was seconded by Mrs. L. 1 Hornby. Mrs. E. Allen presided.
At the weekly meeting of Clith-
their headquarters at the Clith- | eroe Conservative Club, to see a ; demonstration of floral and Christmas decorations given by Mrs. R. Shaw, chairman of the B'.ackbum Floral Art Group. A party supper was served at
the interval, the Chistmas cake being the gift of the chairman,
Miss U. Johnson. Prizewinner of the competi
tions during the previous year, was Miss D. Stark. Points for the monthly compe
Guild attended th e m on thly , meeting: oh Thursday week, at /
A BOUT -130 members of the -‘A. Clitheroe Townswomen’s
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■piOR fishing for freshwater fish without a licence Her
TYONALD PEERS had just finished singing about his well -k n ow n babbling brook at the Ace of; Spades Club, Whalley. where he is appearing this week, when the Calder came “over the top” and threatened to flood Toby Jug House, where he is staying for a week.
®f)E Cfttfjetoc
flbbertiger & ©mett FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1964
TH E flood gates of wrath are wide open.
Local News Angry victims of the flood
assurance of the Mavor. Coun cillor John Hall that a full-scale inquiry will be held.
who suffered but by indignant Clitheronians generally. It is gratifying to" have the
being asked not only by those
given to those who did help i people distressed in their hour of i need, and there were many of i them, including schoolchildren i and members of Clitheroe W.V.S. ! It is at such times that one
which such occasions bring to : light.
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on Saturday was won by num- j ber 130. As yet nobody has ] claimed the prize, and anyone \ wishing to do so should contact
A COMPETITION at the i Mayoress’s Coffee Morning !
Mrs. Flack, at 13 Church Street. ' *
* » A IR. C. H. MUDD, director of :
Arms Hotel, Newton-in-Bowland, j yesterday week. About 100 people attended the
meeting.
-LTJ- Great House EHF, was the I speaker at a meeting of the National Agricultural Advisory ! Service held at the Parker’s j
Meanwhile, let every praise be !
in Clitheroe are rightly demanding to know if any thing could have been done to have prevented the havoc which occurred. What about the flood gates at Greenacre Street and Primrose? Were they opened when they should have been and could they have been opened? These are questions which are
really appreciates good neigh- 1 bours and the many kindly acts i
titions, a home-made Christmas present c o s t in g 2/6, were awarded to: 1 Mrs. A. Wilson, 2 ! Mrs. J. Parkinson, 3 Mrs. A. M. Cowell.
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A thought on the kerb is worth two in the hospital
brother-in-law) was best man, and Mr. Donald Pickles (groom's cousin) and Mr. Harry Smith (bride's brother-in-law) were groomsmen. Messrs Cyril Pickles (groom’s cousin) and Harry Newton (bride's cousin) were ushers. The Rev. J. Bryan Selvey
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bv her father, wore a white lace gown with matching accessories. She carried a spray of freesia. Bridesmaid was her sister Miss Lorraine Seed who wore a brown organza dress with matching
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WILLIAM BAR RE T T i (49), of Chatburn Road. I
Clitheroe. was fined a total of ] £150 by Clitheroe magistrates 1 yesterday on six charges of ' stealing from his employers. Barrett was formerly |
employed as £28-a-week com- ; pany secretary of Messrs. W. , T. Searson Ltd., and, said Mr. ; J. A. Bower, prosecuting, had j converted sums amounting to j £363 to his own use. He had | taken the money from the | “sundries sales" account, i which was for the sale of j products to other employees, i In addition, there were dis-
crepencies amounting to £1,092, which Barrett had asked to be taken inlo con sideration. Defending, Mr. J. Bamber,
said the book-keeping system at the factory had allowed his client to convert the money without much difficulty. “He has suffered an irrepar- :
abh stain on his character and j has had great difficulty in . finding employment,” said i Mr. Bamber. “He is now j employed at a considerably j lower wage in the Midlands, where he is compelled to live in lodgings while his family continue to live in Clitheroe.
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