4 i * / Advertiser and Times, Friday,:December 23, 1966


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RID TOWN HALLS OF POLITICS


CHRISTMAS GIFTS


WATCHES - CLOCKS JEWELLERY


CHINA - GLASS AT


' ‘i $ i,4 I! H E Y E S 6/8 MOOR LANE,


CLITHEROE Telephone: 3504


— SEE OUR SELECTION — THE SEASON’S GREETINGS


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Not only for Christmas BUT ALL THE YEAR ROUND


• \Ve offer tne best quality Greengrocery available


THE CHOICE FRUIT SHOP (Mrs. C Fergusson).


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- XMAS TREES !: nu t s


* .“ DATES, Etc. Telephone 2605


To each and all of our many


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valued friends and customers tve extend


Greetings for


Christmas and the New Year


7 MARKET PLACE, CLITHEROE


Large Range of


Frozen Foods • •


AN APPEAL A THIEF


AT THIS , season of . the year, when we think of goodwill to all men, i wonder what possible gain- one can get from doing a despicable action that can completely spoil a happy Christmas for someone who has not .done anything to harm anyone?


in a local ’ store, and having “parked” my shopping trolley for a short time while making a few purchases, I returned to my trolley and found that I had been robbed of quite a large sum of money, about £17, my husband’s - hard-earned holiday and redundancy pay, together with a bank holiday club book, another bank book, and a Public Library book which was not my own property—they hadn’t even the decency to leave that intact.


I am-a person with a little For these two days at Christ- bearts! handicap in life, as is my hus- mas time


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he will have a further period when ’67’s new! ! off of quite a few months; and


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Take extra C a r e


we have to have this thing done to ns!


TO Youth Club thanked ,Ah®


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hour, if the person responsible can possibly have the decency to return my property even if anonymously, and so not have this utterly un-Christian act on his or her conscience?


On Saturday morning, while A d v e r tf s e r^ a n d ^m e ^ Ktog "


n,lri Tl'"r," cr Street, Clitheroe. "CLITHERONI AN.’


Peace, perfect peace!


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A parcel could be sent addressed to me (my name is


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our hosts set out to rive us a ^ screamingly ludicrous and equitable representation of the. aond everifa - we weretrens* would furnish our well-known several independent units, and SE ta /vH ?™


all entertained to a fine dinner and a most enjoyable concert. The young people, who were


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ported by cars to and from the Villnee Memorial Hall anrl we comes out of the ratePayers‘ ities of tire Town Council. How pockets, it all comes out of the often does councillor meet elec-


local bu“ °ris!: ot “And it all keep an alert eye on the activ- wfth w S h t t a m ace


with wai-m heaUed gace. ■


rates” nvefon?V T woum iike to say ho'w greatly


icking Christmas pantomime. ‘'The town hall ranks second


the basis of a roll- tor, I wonder, Sinister ’^ I q°uoto‘ halls of the sinister influence of Not until we rid our town


by atL aPSewly-temedS Youth from one o£ ?ur m?ming news‘ politics, with its dire prejudice rMnb of Hurst Green and to papers now obvlous,y very much and obvious insincerity, shaU we w sh them ril success in tlie concerned with what is taking have a local, even a national,


If Vietnam can have its truce ”" pro Y?1?r kind voune thing being done to not merely and taxpayer alike will gladly why not your readers too?


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band. He has had three periods Let peace o’ercome our view . . . Hurst Green’ off work in eleven months, and There’s lots of time for "wordy” is about to enter hospital, when war


both of us will do a good turn so!' Merry Christmas, one and for anyone where we can. Yet an,


This wish is quite sincere . . .


All tilings that he holds dear. .. And Wilson? During Christmas time,


At him, I will not “jeer” . . .


A Happy Yuletide to “CS” I hope he’ll have some fun . . .


MAY I be permitted to use- a Whilst Mr. Parker will enjoy . little of vour space to appeal to ^ turkey th a ts well-done , . . all road users to take extra And “Naturalist” wiU never hear special care when driving during A fired-in-anger-gun , . .


dent Prevention Committee I And Richard Catlow will, I hope, would ask everyone to do all in Enjoy “vacation” time • . . his power to maintain this low accident rate. Christmas is the Now! finally, to you, dear Sir, first general holiday in the Who writes about what’s new, R.O.S.P.A.’s Jubilee year and we Gives us the use of copious In Clitheroe and District can, space by taking the utmost- care in And lets air our .view, our driving, help to keep down (For all your readers may I the accident rate nationally and speak)? thereby give a good send off to A MERRY CHRISTMAS, too! ! this Jubilee year-.


making sure that the roads are clear before crossing and also by using pedestrian crossings where provided. The slogan "Don’t Drink and Drive" is very good advice. We all know that drink can impair and slow down reactions when driving and this can, and does, lead to accidents. Christmas is a time of hap­


Pedestrians can also help by 4 r fi . KING STREET. CLITHEROE


4 Balmoral Ave„ Clitheroe.


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• . Road Safety Committee.


Clitheroe Borough and Rural District Joint


(Aid.) W. SHARPLES, Chairman,


“FLUNA”


very low accident record for the “Blue?” past Christmastides and, on 1 boPe they will be fine! behalf of the Clitheroe Borough Enjoy the Christmas spirit, Sirs, and Rural District Joint Acci- (But don’t drive after wine ! !).


a the Christmas period. Clitheroe „ nd the Rural Districts have a All our Councillors, ‘Red” or


Our "Student?” Well! I wish for him


F. H. ROBBS


“Unto the least of these .


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futime and a verv hannv Christ! place round about us wit110111 a administration which ratepayer mas. Bless their


WHAT shall it profit a man if he feeds the wild birds of the field when they fight for sheer survival, unable to find their natural food?


4 5 change the trend but to place greet with open heart and mind, an effective barrier against the Remove the shackles that wild spending spree local auth- bind and then breathe freely, orities have been indulging in when the election comes far too long. Blackburn, Burn- around again let your selection ley. Bolton, Preston and other not be dictated by purely politi- Lancashire towns have been cal partisanship but by an intel- galloping along, apparently figent appreciation of which of without regard to the colossal the candidates is best calculated costs entailed. And now Clith- to serve the populace as eroe is inclined to follow suit. whole, and not a negligible pro- '


he insists that all living things easily hoodwinked by such a have the right to be born free “favour.” You’ve still got to


and remain so?


sanctuary to a lost or aban- this Niagra Falls expenditure of doned dog or cat that he may public money. I t is not enough find upon his doorstep, plead- to provide for rates payment on ing for warmth, and shelter? the easy payment or hire purch- What shall be his reward if ase system. I for one, am not so


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this man of sorrow, acquainted Instead of the curb being with grief, did not discriminate applied, money has flowed out between human beings and the to subsidise council rents


took me in. I was hungry and ye fed me.


rest.”


humblest creature that may find the earth to be its dwelling place, for it was He who said: “I was a stranger and ye


I was weary and ye gave me JOHN BALDERSTON.


called Christ gave the answers domestic goods and chattels, when He said: “As ye have There is no escape and the done it unto the least of these sooner the ratepayers realise ye. have done it unto Me.” what is going on under their Despised and rejected of men, very eyes the Better for them,


(where from?) and to provide all kinds of “free” services regardless of need or expense. When, oh when, are these reck­ less extravagances going to be put a stop to? I t is hopeless to leave this in the hands of local administrations. Comments a distinguished


Long ago and far away a man suffer the loss of your essential meet the entire rate demand or What shall he gain if he gives attempt has been made to arrest the polling booth is concerned


There is not - a tittle of evi- an(j vaster national administra- dence to_ indicate that any real ^jon t>ut so far the elector at


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No attempt . .


. . . local and the more responsible


there need be very little, cause for anxiety as to that. HAROLD R. BROUGHTON


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78 Pimlico Road, Clitheroe.


to consider assisting Trutex Limited in the collection and disposal of trade waste from their factories. This was decided at the


Trade waste Clitheroe Town Council are


meeting of the Council on Tues­ day after a letter had been received from Trutex Ltd., seek­ ing the Council’s assistance and intimating their willing­ ness to meet the cost of such a service.


portion of it. There may be some slight difference between purely


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I wonder, even at this late who so wonderfully entertained the old people of Hurst Green


of your columns, be allowed to aiready hard-hit section of our express very sincere thanks to national life the Youth Club of Hurst Green, nauonai ule‘


T i • .L u d ic ro u s -local council offices with three


reply to your "Local admmistra- financial responsibility .'local tion must remain local.” No councils, could' have7saved;£600 longer must the destiny of our million in the last five.years. It' cities, towns and rural areas— is nowvfor'Chancellor Callag- yea, even the state itself—be left han, as watchdog, of-the nation’s in the hands of the ever self- finances,'to'.bite and bite deeply seeking and self-preserving if the "Welfare State is to be pre- politician. Unless there is a vented from' collapsing into complete change in the conduct irretrievable disintegration. To of our affairs in this very vital, stimulate; sensible economies a- local and national respect I see, considerable reduction. in Ex-, the day—and that not very far chequer grants must, .-how/ be ahead—when there will not be a made without hesitation.'. tearless eye in the heads of the


THIS is my most emphatic economist: “With.any-degree,of Specific purposes


Decembe?^?thmaS Party on In Clitheroe there are three For ‘the specific purpose" of deal-. t


, so beautffullv throw of each other- Unless 1 cil- Chamber of Tirade, the


sets of officials within a stone’s the system. The Trades Coun- suHer from mental density in Grocers’ . Association, and other


ing with the rates situation and


the last degree it doesn’t make associations, establish an entire, sense to me. On the contrary it ly separate organisation with


H E Y E S


6/8 MOOR LANE, CLITHEROE♦ Telephone: 3504


cerned-rand it .could go for. other Lancashire towns as well —I put forward this suggestion.


So. far • as Clitheroe is con­ SEE THE LATEST SELECTION


RUGS CARPETS


VINYLS


UMBRO SPORTSWEAR


SHORTS, STOCKINGS and SHIRTS IN VARIOUS COLOURS


P.T. Vests — Black and Tan Hiking Boots PIRELLI


S L I P P E R S PIRELLI :: Ideal gifts for all the family ::


FASHION AND WIDE FITTING BOOTEES in various colours and styles


High Leg Fashion from 36/11 to 82/11 Wide Fitting from 47/11 to 65/11 Children’s from 17/11 to 32/11


(CL M e m y , G f i u & t m a t TO EVERYONE


R. Turner & Son 82-86 LOWERGATE, CLITHEROE ’PHONE 3867


piness, so please let us all see to it that sadness is not brought into any home by unsafe driv­ ing.


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A party of employees from Lancaster Hosiery Ltd. visited Blackpool on Saturday. In our photo, they arc scon waiting for their biisesoutside Glitheroe railway station.


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FOR YOUR GIFT SLIPPERS For Everyone


from Toddlers to Grandad 0 .---


An ideal Gift — Always welcomed


BOOTEES from 79/11 Shearling Lined


FASHION and WINTER BOOTEES from 29/11 LINED BOOTS for MEN from 75/11


Only Two Shopping Days Left AND FOR LATE SHOPPERS


ice shall he open until 8 p.m. on Xmas Eve ■


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WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS


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A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS ------- --O -----


THE FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS 48 WHALLEY ROAD, CLITHEROE GOOD PARKING WHILST YOU SHOP


Employees of Neotechnic with their children at the firm’s Christmas pa r t y held in Clitheroe Parish -Hall, on Saturday. During the'-'afternoon Father Christmas distributed presents among the children.


Christmas Greetings to all our


Friiends and Customers


We have the finest selection of quality winesj spirits & beers in the North of England


CARRICK RIDDELL W IN E M E R C H A N T S 11 Salford, Blackburn. Telephone 57287 63 King Street, Whalley. Telephone 2581 •• 1 Church St., Clitheroe. Telephone 2894 -


PETER HARRISON Ladies Outfitters


35 CASTLE STREET CLITHEROE Telephone: 3240


H. WALLBANK


Painter and Decorator (Formerly-of-Moor Lane)


C0NER0N and LEEMING . 17-19 MOOR LANE; CLITHEROE. ■ Tel. 2626


V ilti'i^i^ur' wish that all our friends and : cummers have i(a holy and a happy Christ­ mas and joy and peace in the coming year”


Cut Crystal — Wedgwood Jasper — Mats 1 Trays — China Ornaments — Jewellery Clocks — Watches — Rings — Pearls etc.


,12, CIIATBURN PARK DRIVE,


CLITHEROE Telephone: 3231


Office and Workshop:—Station Hotel Yard. Tel: 3604 I


Why wait • until spring to have your interior. !■ -v-


decorating done? ...........


Prices may rise and labour is in short supply, I will give an attractive discount on all interior work completed before February 18th, 1967, take advantage of this offer and save money, a limited number only.


LOOK IN AT FIRM’S CHRISTMAS PARTY


| CHRISTMAS GREETINGS § jg!


— from — |i PANDORA'S BOX %


39 MOOR LANE CLITHEROE THE BOUTIQUE


FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE


STI L L TIME


TOB U Y EST. 1910


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