Clitheroe Advertiser and Times


UNITED IN SORROW


(left to right) Mr. GeralH governors), Mr. Arthur • A report of the SpMch


HARDENED though people may have become by the catalogue of tragedies we read about every day, the


appalling news of the disaster in South Wales on Friday sent a shudder of horror through the country.


“The price of coal” has, over the years, become a services


Mes” R. WEBSTER


several East Lanca* shambles.”


age of hospital and public demand and


nd being met at any Vebster, Medical Officer of


t only tills week the Ministry there were more midwives


homes, said Dr. Webster


1 ever before.” t is sometimes said women d have their babies at


the service, they are entitled 'hat they pay for.


e—well, who says so? They the ‘ customers.’ they pay


itries besides Great Britain,” aid.


he trend for hospital deli- s is found in very many


•ge.


le county council report said position of too few beds was dealt with by early dis-


STOP-GAP


\ Webster said this was itially a stop-gap measure,


it was being done on scien- grounds it would be one


g. But early discharge has forced upon us by inade-


t to ten days rest and care r the birth.” le shortage of maternity was part of a general in- uacy throughout the entire


e hospital provision. Person- I think a woman has a


th service. he waiting lists are tremen-


and getting longer all the what of the future?


5 is no future,” said Dr. a\ "only vague talk of will happen in the 1970’s, hat is a long way off. iiing should be done now.” :an only say the present on is a dead loss,” he


IGHT CAR RALLY


E of the top rally drivers • North of England will nong the 75 crews who assemble at Edisford


rrow for the start of ;roe and District Motor


it 11-00 p.m. but the crews be arriving from about


s Pendle Trophy Rally. first car will leave Edis-


inwards. leaving Edisford, the cars to complete a 200-imIe


, much of it over rough w lanes and farm tracks, eep up an average of just


(which is secret until tne


S flnSCa* the Fort™ ianyone with the


sat interest, as it P^jy*TOe pportunity for C f f iW


st in motor sport, the of this event should


B to see the cars mid men have taken part


rationally fa» ° ^ T & e ATnnte Carlo and tne


lie Finest ction of Toys the District


symbol of the sorrows that come to the mining com­ munities, and Wales has had more than its share of anguish and despair in this respect, but the fact that the latest victims of mining should be children, struck . down in their school, left the nation stunned and horror-stricken almost to the point of disbelief.


Such a tragedy and the enormity of the suffering


brought to one small village tortured the imagination, and the utter hopelessness of the situation, so immediately apparent, left one only with a feeling of helpless sadness.


At such a time, one is bound to feel spontaneous


anger at industry’s disregard for the consequence of its actions, and many questions must be asked—why warnings were not taken more seriously, , and why in fact, such slag heaps should be built so near to houses, or vice-versa. Though it may be of little consolation, the investigation now prompted may prevent similar dis­ asters in the future.


This week, however, the over-riding feeling has


been one of sorrow, a universal emotion in which the country has been united. If there was any small light in the darkness it was the knowledge of the superhuman efforts made by the rescuers and the mighty flood of sympathy flowing from all parts of the country to that stricken place. In such actuation, words seem of little importance,


but though we had to stand helplessly by as the grim tragedy unfolded we can at least help to assuage the aftermath. The Mayor was quick-to open a fund for the bereaved relatives, and we trust that Clitheroe people will be equally prompt in turning their sympathy into practical help.


REFUGEE WEEK


'THROUGHOUT history wars and racial strife have A always left behind a pitiful tide of refugees, innocent and helpless victims of other people’s ill- doing. But it is likely that never before, not even in the dark ages, have there been so many as in the years since the start of the last war. And from that time it has been one of the continuing tragedies of the world, with men and women, old and young, uprooted from their homes and homelands.


Their fate would have been terrible to contem­


plate had it not been for the more compassionate among their fellow humans.


World Refugee Year in 1959-60 helped to solve


most of the “old”, problems in Central Europe. Elderly refugees, displaced persons and other handicapped people, left over from the war and the changed face of Europe, were finally settled through the efforts of every country in the world, and now only a few thousand remain. But now a new set of refugees have been created,


producing a problem which could escalate, if left untouched, to alarming numbers. They are the refugees created during the past few years in Africa, Asia and


the Near East. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees


has at present under its mandate 2,250,000 refugees, not including 1,250,000 Chinese refugees in Hong Kong. In Africa 700,000 refugees have come into being over the past few years, and in Asia the main problems are 80.000 Chinese refugees in Macao and 56,000 Tibetan refugees. In the Near East there are still over 1,300,000. The European Campaign for World Refugees is a


combined effort by sixteen countries to raise funds to help these people, and the British Campaign Week was launched in London on Monday, United Nations Day. There has always been apathy, even hostility, in


some people’s minds, towards such projects, and thoughtless remarks made about charity beginning at home, but only by showing compassion for the whole human family will we ever approach the ideal of “one world.” The richer countries must accept responsibility if dangerous seeds are not to be sown. Even from a, selfish point of view, we must realise that leaving these people to fend for themselves will bring a heavier price to pay in the long run. Let’s hope that the lonely eyes watching for our help will look less lonely as a result of this refugee week.


NIGHT TO REMEMBER “Remember, remember the Fifth of November”


is a saying that most of us associate with one of the pleasantest annual festivals of our childhood. We con­ jure up thoughts of hot potatoes and treacle toffee, and of dark winter nights made bright by glowing bonfires, shooting rockets and colourful sparklers and Catherine wheels. • Yet for many, remembrance of November 5th will


always be a painful one. Every year there are some 2.000 victims of fireworks injuries in this country, and if the British Safety Council gets its way, November 5th as we know it will indeed very shortly be nothing more than a memory. Guy Fawkes Night next week may be the last of its kind. A ‘‘Ban Garden Fireworks” com­ mittee, representing national bodies,,.of all kinds, is being sponsored by the Safety Council to press for legislation banning fireworks except at organised dis­ plays.


The first move will be to launch a . nationwide


petition to the Queen, and preliminary suppbrt indicates that at least a million signatures will be gathered within a few months. Inside Parliament, the Council’s sup­ porters will seek Home Office backing so that legislation can be passed before November next year. A truly massive campaign is planned, aimed at bringing this country into line with other civilised countries. In the • U.S.A., for example, the use of fireworks is> absolutely banned except at organised displays; and. even'" in. the Soviet Union, displays can only be,held .under super­ vision and with fire brigade approval. : ; ^ The proposed, legislation may seem a drastic way


‘ PLAYCRAFT.” S. PALITOY


REN’S ANNUALS ON LTD-


O E Christmas showrooms


of dealing with the problem, but 10,000 hospital cases in the last four years seem sufficient justification, and this may be one instance in which private pleasure has to give way to public good. But we see no reason why the children should be deprived of their fun. \ ‘They will still have lots of it, but will get. it safely and without suffering” says the Safety Council. Authorised bodies, such as local councils Rotary


clubs and youth clubs will be able to hold displays; and in fact it could well mean that instead of having haphazardly organised bonfires all over the place we would have fewer but far more spectacular' ones. And it’s not likely that any of us—children or adults —will complain at that.


So it seems that we shall soon see the ultimate irony of history—the House of Commons “blowing up” Guy Fawke’s Night—or at least our traditional picture of


. it. v .


Mr. Wally Russell, tho club’s president (centre) seen talking to Mr. Jack Exton, secretary (left) and Mr. - Hothorsall.


CLITHEROE SOCIAL CLUB’S £ 1 3 ,0 0 0 “NEW LOOK”


ULTRA-MODERN extensions to Clitheroe Social Club—costing £13,000—were opened by a well-known Clitheroe auctioneer, Mr. Charles Hothersall, on Wednesday even­ ing.


The club committee has now realised one of its greatest


ambitions — to provide a club to which members can be proud to take their wives The extensions provide a


pleasant contrast to the old premises, which were origi­ nally the Liberal Club,


opened in 1874. Most of the cost has been met


from the club’s funds, although the committee has been able to obtain a loan. The club has always been well-run and the profits have


NEWS IN BRIEF


A FIRE in the Weavers’ Insti­ tute, Whalley Road, Clitheroe, was attended by Clitheroe Fire Brigade on Friday. The fire, in a pile of wood left by workmen in the building; which is being demolished, was a small one. *


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FOG REDUCED visibility to ten yards throughout the Olitheroe and Whalley areas on Monday morning. I t had lifted by eight o’clock, though' there were still patches reduc­ ing visibility to about 75 yards; No accidents were reported and a Ribble spokesman said that there had been no delays on East Lancashire routes.


AT A meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Clitheroe. held on Tuesday at Prospect House, it was decided to make a con­ tribution of £5 to the Aberfan


Disaster Fund. *


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SATISFACTORY progress on re-habllitation work at Slaid- bum’s Brennands Endowed School whs reported at the meeting of Bowiand Education Committee on Monday. The divisional education officer, Mr. D. Matthew said that the work would probably be completed by


August 1967. *


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WEDNESDAY was a nostalgic day for one of the best-known licensees in Clitheroe, and senior in length of service, Mrs. Ann Coates of the Royal Oak Hotel. For she served behind the bar of the hotel for the last time, and is now retired.


the end of her long and happy association with the hotel and its regulars, for she is living only a short distance away in Salthill Road, and intends to visit the hotel regularly in the


This does not, however, mean


evenings. *


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crash two weeks ago, only one of- the 28 children involved is still away from school.


Following the Biliington bus


ing of the divisional executive No. 5 committee at Whalley on Tuesday by Mr. Thomas Dug­ gan, chairman of the governors of St. Augustine’s RC Second­ ary Modem School, Biliington. The child who is still away from school is a hoy who has


This was revealed at a meet­


a broken leg. *


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Street, Blackburn, was fined £2 at Clitheroe- yesterday for hav­ ing no lights on his car at night, and £2 for falling to.illuminate Ms rear index plate. : Jackson pleaded guilty by


John Jackson (20) of Bicknell


shorted on the. way.” *


been wisely invested in order to pay for the; excellent new build­ ings.


March, and contractors were still hard at work even as late as Tuesday. The club secretary, Mi-. Jack Exton on Wednesday offered his thanks to the con­ tractors, especially for the work they had put in during the past few days to enable the opening ceremony to be held without delay. Mr. Hothersall said the club


Contractors thanked Work started on the site in


VICAR’S SON WINS BIG AWARD AT NATIONAL 'SHOW


IN THE FACE of strong opposition at the London Dairy Show, a 19-year-old Mitton boy, Chris Parker, has won the class for golden Sebright bantams (female). Chris keeps his champion------------------


bantams behind the Vicarage at Mitton, where he lives


had always had an excellent reputation, and this should now be enhanced by the new facili­ ties available. Mr. Wally Russell, president


of the clue, presided at the ceremony.


500 members


more than 500, of which 200-are women, and no doubt the mem­ bership will increase'.' ‘rapidly when the people of Clitheroe learn of the excellent' facilities


The club'has a membership of


available. Tlie old club was open every


night of the week and this part will continue to be open every


comprise a dance floor and a well-equipped lounge and bar, will, however, be open only on two or three nights each week, for dancing and other enter­


day. The new extensions wMch


can now provide professional entertainment and tiffs was borne out on Wednesday night, when humour was provided by Harry Stewart and his son, Terry, and music by Miss Betty Davis, a singer from Manches­ ter. The accompaniment was pro­ vided by Mr. Harry Heys, who is


tainment. For the first time the club


to be the resident organist at the club on • the brand new Hammond organ.


WON GOLD gup


House Farm, Goosnargh, presi­ dent of the Ribble Valley Poul­ try Society, has won the supreme gold challenge cup, with a White Leghorn bantam


Mr. E. G. Longton, of Dam


pullet, exhibited at . title Dairy Show, London, this week. This is the highest award in


the poultry section. Obituary


Mr. 0. Exton


Baptist Chapel, Biliington, Mr, Oliver (Oily) Exton of Brook- lands, Longworth Road, Biliing­ ton died in hospital in Black­ burn on Monday, aged 80. Mr. Exton, who had lived in


The oldest member of the


the district all his life had been secretary, trustee and treasurer of the chapel for 54 years. He was also a life deacon.. Before retiring some years


with his parents, the Rev. G. A. Parker and Mrs. Parker. Mrs. Parker told us that Chris


took a week off work to go to the show, and he was certainly hoping he would win a major award.


Valley Poultry society, and the youngest judge on the panel of the Golden Sebright club.


He is a member of Ribble


with his Golden Sebright ban­ tams, and four of the major


Chris has won many awards ORGAN RECITAL


THE-recital to be presented by Clitheroe Parish Church Organ Society next Wednesday will be given by Dr. Leslie Paul, organ­ ist of Bangor Cathedral since 1927.


items by Herbert Howells, the contemporary E n g l i s h com­ poser; French music will be represented by Vierne, and


His programme will include


music of the 17th Century by Pachelbel, Georg Bohm and J. S. Bach.


Dr. Paul is well known as a


performer and has broadcast In no fewer than seven different countries.


Holy Land tour


A SLIDE SHOW and lecture on his recent tour of the Holy Land was given by Mr. J. Fish, of Blackburn, in the Congrega­ tional Church Hall on Wednes­ day, to an audience of more than 80 people.


and a bring and buy stall raised over £18 for the Northern Col­ lege Renovation Fund.


Refreshments were served, Archbisliop’s sister


Archbishop of York and secre­ tary of the Women’s Action, a home missionary association, spoke to 80 ladies at St. James’ Church on Wednesday evening. Her subject was the need for Christian women to become missionaries in their own country.


at St. James’ Church Miss N. Coggan, sister of the


awards have been gained this year.


the Royal Counties Show in Hampshire, a first at the Read­ ing Show, and other prizes at the West Essex Show and the Cornish Bantam Fanciers’ Show. He also was placed second In


He had eight first prizes at . . . .


Grammar School, Chris is at present employed in stocktaking at. D.; Thwaites "arid"Co, Ltd., Star Brewery,'Blackbuirn.l His .first success . in the


An old boy of Clitheroe Royal . ..-


poultry worlq was In a child­ ren’s section at Clitherde Show


has previously gained was in 1964 when one of his birds was j u d g e d champion in the Sebright Club Show at Birming­ ham.


about six years ago. and since then he.has not looked baok. The most important award he


WOULDN’T PART


Times, “I started keeping ban­ tams because I was very inter­ ested in livestock even at an early age, I have about 24 birds now and I have become so attached to them,, especially the ones which -have . won prizes, that I wouldn’t part with them no matter how much I was offered for them.” Chris said that his hobby


Chris toid the Advertiser and f


MZmm DrKigb-,


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realise they are not failures


must MAYOR, OPENS ABERFAN FUND


A FORMER headmaster at Ribblesdale County Secon­


dary School, Mr. Tom Chad­ wick, returned to the school on Wednesday, when he presented prizes at the speech : day.


NO WORDS'of mine can ex-, press the feelings of the inhabit tants, of Clitheroe when they heard last Friday of the terrible disaster at Aberfan; utter grief, dismay, in fact bewilderment that such a calamity could hap­ pen in these modem days.. One dreaded to look at the


Mr. Chadwick, who' lives at Ansdell, was headmaster from


their doorsteps; . I1 l‘We as a Borough can express


1940 until 1960. • He satd that one of his great­


est and most difficult tasks when he was headmaster was to make the pupils believe that they were not failures. To think that just because a


scenes on television and.in the. papers and- yet. one could not turn away from such horror. What a price had been paid for the comforts given to man­ kind by that mineral coal. A village had been literally


wiped out, with a decade of youngsters gone, and Clither- onians-must have thought how fortunate they were to have no possibility 6f such disaster on


stories of his days at school, Mr. Chadwick told the audience


pupil was not at a grammar school he was a failure, was wrong, he said. ‘He Is only in a diiferent grouping, and can do many tilings grammar school pupils, cannot do.” Relating s ome humorous


that during his whole school career he won only one prize— a book which he had brought with him—which was presented


to him 54 years ago. He won­ dered where some of the prizes he was to present that night, would be in 54 years time. The head girl, Diane Hall,


£20 fines on motor-cyclist


“YOU COULD have killed someone. But you Just don’t care, do you?” said presiding magistrate, Mr. D. R. Rawson to a defendant at Clitheroe Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Duncan Hickling (21), of


ded and the head boy Kenneth Dean thanked Mr. Chadwick for distributing prizes. As a token of appreciation of


thanked the governors and Al­ derman E. Crossley, who presi­


his services, Mr. Chadwick was presented with a wooden fruit dish containing a figure of a Lancashire Witch, which had been made in the school wood­ work room. (See also page 8)


Mayfield Avenue, Clitheroe, was fined £15 for driving motor-cycle with no insurance, £3 for driving without a driv­ ing licence and £2 for having no warning instrument on the cycle. He pleaded guilty. Inspector H. Dickirison said


our practical sympathy by help­ ing to swell the relief fund which has been set up by the Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil and X am therefore opening a Fund In Clitheroe and contributions large or small wifi be grate­ fully-accepted by the Borough Treasurer, . Church Street, Clitheroe or at any of the local banks. Clitheroe is not usually lack­


ing when money is required for a worthy eause and I know you will support the appeal in every possible way. , T. ROBINSON, Mayor.


Did not stop at traffic lights


to traffic lights in Whalley was fined £5 at Clitheroe yesterday. He was John M. Lennox (34) of Warwick Square, Darlington Inspector H. Dickinson, pros­


A man who failed to conform


ecuting, said, that Lennox over­ took a stationary car which was waiting at the lights, and was half way through the lights before he was stopped.


that PC Dobson stopped Hick- ling In Whalley Road, Clitheroe. The horn on the cycle was not working, and Hickling could not produce his driving licence or insurance. Later he produced a provisional licence and an insurance certifi­ cate at Clitheroe-Police Station, but they were taken out after the day on which he was stopped, and therefore did not cover him at the time. In court, Hickling said;- “I


bought the bike the day before, and I had already applied for a driving licence, but I hadn” properly dated the form I sent In. I went to see a bloke about insurance, and he sent me to see someone else who wasn” in.“I hadn’t even tried the


Clitheroc Advertiser mid Tutus, Friday, October 28, 1966 5


One “L” plate was missing


A police officer stopped two


youths in Whalley Road when he noticed that the scooter they were riding was displaying only one ‘L’ plate, said Inspector H. Dickinson, prosecuting at Clith­


eroe, yesterday. John Cartmell (18) of Amber


Avenue, Blackburn was fined £3


for falling to display ‘L’ plates, and £ 2, for carrying an unquali­ fied pasenger.


of Beryl Avenue. Blackburn, was fined £3 tor abetting Cartr mell in the first offence, and £2 for abetting him in the second. They pleaded guilty.


Francis Terence Murphy (16)


PC Dobson stopped Cartmell and Murphy, and asked Cart- . mell if he was aware that there was only one ‘L’ plate on the scooter.


Inspector Dickinson said that


holder replied: “Yes I am. I ’m sorry.”


Cartmell, a provisional licence


were returning home from a late-night dance.


The youths said that they


TWO DIE AND TWO PC’s BADLY HURT IN ROAD CRASH


TWO 23-year-old policemen, both members of the mobile division of Stretford police, Gerald Clancy, of Limefield Avenue, Whalley, and Keith Williams, son of a Blackburn licensee, were seriously injured in a road crash yesterday week. Both were taken to Hope'


Hospital, Eccles. PC Clancy son of Mr. and


horn.” Mr. Rawson said: “You read


the papers, don’t you? You know the number of accidents there are? And you know. the law does not allow you to ride without a licence?


WHALLEY


the R o y a l Agricultural Show near Coventry, arid' the man who beat him was the eventual champion.


man,” the Women’s Institute college in Oxfordshire, was given by Mrs. Fisher to Whalley' WI on. Wednesday. The college, which is estab­ lished in a beautiful old country house, offers an amazr irig variety of courses for WI members. Coffee and biscuits were


W.I.—A film show on “Den­ served.


introduced the speaker, who was thanked by Mrs. A,


Mrs. C. Pape, vice-president, . . . .


Duckett.. . LADIES. — Whalley Ladies


arrangement. Mrs. M. Cookson was in the chair, and the piano was played by Mrs. E. Holden. On Wednesday afternoon the Ladies Afternoon Fellowship


met to hear a talk by the Rev. r . Jobling, Superintendent


Evening! Fellowship iriet' on Monday;1 wheri Mrs. R. Orinerod gave a deriionsfcration of flower


Mrs. Joseph Clancy, has lived in Whalley since 1953. He is a member of Whalley Cricket Club. ! Both policemen were off duty when the accident occurred on the M62 Motorway about a mile from.Worsley roundabout. They were trapped in the wreckage of their car, each re­ ceiving two broken legs and suffering from multiple injuries. Two people in the other car, man and a woman, died later. Nurses in a passing coach


stopped to give first aid until ambulances arrived. The two policemen, who are


good friends, were returning to Stretford from a shooting exhi­ bition. Their car collided with


Chimney sweep’s


black day


A WHALLEY chimney - sweep, Richard Quinn (51) of Bramley View, was given an absolute discharge, on payment of four shillings costs, at Clitheroe, yesterday, for using a goods vehicle without a carrier’s licence.


that PC A. Gaunt saw Quinn in Brownlow Street, Clitheroe, where he admitted having no carriage licence. By letter, Quinn said: “ I ’m


Inspector H. Dickinson said


another car on the north-bound carriageway. Police had difficulty in identi­


fying the occupants of the other car. The man died shortly after being admitted to Hope Hos­ pital, Eccles, and the woman died before arriving there.


pleading guilty because I have no option, though I am really innocent. “ I was pulled up on my way


' They were later named as Mr. George Gaffney, 45, of Salisbury Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, and Mrs. Alice Ludlam, 40, oi: Highfield Drive, Fendlebury. PC Williams is the son of Mr.


Jack Williams, licensee of the Leopard’s Head Hotel, Lime


ing, members of the Methodist Church visited houses in -the Abbey Fields and Abbey Croft areas of the village in order to make more contacts with new­ comers to the district.


Minister, of Clitheroe. VISIT.—On Wednesday even­


WADDINGTON


Fellowship of the Methodist Church, met in the vestry yes­ terday week. Mrs. Borthwick presided and


FELLOWSHIP—The Women’s


takes up a great deal of his time, for when he enters a bird for a show, he has to select it weeks beforehand, and feed it until it readies peak condition. Asked whether or not he re­


garded keeping poultry as paying hobby, Chris declared, “No, by the time you have fed your birds, sent them away to a show and then possibly decide to go yourself, It has cost you a small fortune.” Chris is also keenly interested


gave a warm welcome to the speaker, Miss Westali. Tea host­ ess was Miss E. Haworth, assisted by Miss Thornton and Miss Haworth. The accompanist was Mrs. T., Banks. WHIST.—Winners of the whist drive in the Institute on


Tuesday were: Ladies: 1, Mrs. W. Wright:


Mrs. J. Rodwell. Low (tie) Mrs. E. Moore, and Mrs. W. Law-


son. Gents: 1, Mrs. K. Smith: 2, Mr. R. Wallbank; Low, Mr.


W. Lawson. Winners at last week’s whist


in football, and is playing for t-he White Lions in the Clitheroe Amateur League this season. Finally, he had this to say


drive were: Ladies: 1, Mrs. E. Moore; 2


(tie), Mrs. K. Smith and‘Mrs. D. Underwood; Con. Mrs. J.


about keeping poultry, ‘‘If you are interested in livestock, it’s a grand hobby to take up. You make many friends at the shows up and down the country, in fact, during the summer, T hitch-hiked down to Cornwall and stayed with some friends had made at one of the shows in the south.”


SABDEN


gations assembled at St. Nicholas’ Parish Church, Sab- den, on Sunday for the annual “Gift Day” Services, when the Vicar, the Rev. T. J. F. Helgh- way, was the preacher. Before the afternoon service,


GIFT DAY.—Large Congre­


leadership of Mr. J. Britcliffe, and Mrs. B. A. Farfltt.was at


tho congregation stood 1 in silence as a token : of their grief at the Aberfan disaster. The Choir was under the


the organ.


ago, Mr. Exton kept the news­ agent’s shop on Biilifigton Bridge. His wife Sarah died in Feb­


letter and said: “The lights were in good working order when I left home. I can only think - that they must have


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THE FLAG on Olitheroe Castle Keep was flown at half mast, yesterday, to mark Clitheroe's mourning for those who died in the Aberfan disaster. •


RAH Transporters Ltd. . of Valley Street North, Darling­ ton, at Clitheroe yesterday for using a motor vehicle with no excise licence. -


A fine of £5 was imposed oh THIS WEEK'S ROAD SAFETY SLOGAN


A ball may run into the road, but you must not


day at the Baptist Chapel prior to cremation at Pleasing- ton.


Mrs. E. Tonge


pital on Tuesday of Mrs. Ellen Tonge, of Fort Street, Olitheroe, aged 69, she was the wife of Mr. Lawrence Tonge. A native of Wesham, near


The death occurred in hos­


Kirkham, she came to Olith- eroe. in 1910, and in' tier youn­ ger days was a member of. Clitheroe Parish Church ama­ teur .Operatic Society. In addition to her 'husband,


she is survived by; a, brother, Mr.' J. Harris'. . -


conduot a service at St. James’ Church on Monday prior to the interment a t . Clitheroe Cemetery. ‘


The Rev. H. D. Chapman will . . Chris with one oi his award-winning bantams,


ruary this year and Mr. Exton is survived by a married daughter Marjorie who also lives at Brooklands. A service was held yester­


amounted to - the- record sum of £184.


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Street, Blackburn. The parents of the two offi­


cers have spent a considerable time at the bedside of 'their sons. The day following the accident both police officers were stated to be critically ill and yesterday , they'were stated to be showing a.slight improve­


ment but were still seriously ill.


to see a lady about putting a chimney pot on her house. I told the officer I had just star­ ted as a chimney sweep and he noticed I had no carrier’s licence. ” I ttfd him my 'O’ licence was


hard but honest profession, and I am being hit, as smokeless zones being introduced around here are reducing trade. “I was using the van for


in order, and was being sent through from Manchester. I was only carrying two small chimney pots in the van, and they were more . for. canvassing than for use—I was going to let the lady choose one of them. “Being a.chimney sweep is a


canvassing reasons, as I had earned no wages for three weeks.”


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