Clithcroe- Advertiser amt Times, Friday, December I, J967 7 Council's


id Housing ike a review n ts for next


•d a t the 1 the coun- hen it was council was


ion of oper- schcme for ;onsidcr the


•ouncii rents ting.


lly, only 240 fiephone ex- operated by


KAL


FARM DISEASE HITS ALL Strin gent


care


needed to stop grave disaster


Tlic prospect of a grim and isolated Christmas faces farmers of


llie Ribble anti Hodder valleys and their families, if there is no abate­ ment of the foot and month epidemic which has taken a terrible loll


Trough of Rowland, was disquieting news for the local farming community. Local farms, at the present time, arc near impregnable


strongholds. Warning notices, which discourage all but abso­ lutely essential visitors, are posted at farm entrances and on footpaths loading through farm precincts, and farm entrances and exits are constantly protected by straw saturated with strong disinfectant.


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infectant are always kept re­ plenished so that the visitors who arc forced to make jour­ neys to the farms can disinfect


Buckets and troughs of dis­


vehicles before entering or leaving.


footwear and


But, however stringent these precautions may seem, and in


AS isL to select


i Useful )ur cxccl- ; to wear, 'usure to r.


1 play


spite of the fa c t th a t members of th e farming communities


' have h ad to cancel most of the social activities to which many of them h ad been looking for­ ward, there is a stoic deter­ mination to sacrifice personal pleasure if th is will mean pre­ venting th e epidemic from spreading to th is p a r t of the country.


Commented Mr. R. P. Berry,


of Lower Sianden Farm, P e n d l e to n : “I t i s g o in g to b e


a dismal Christmas, socially at any rate.” He explained th at, a t the


moment, his farm, like many others, was practically in iso­ lation, and even the post was being delivered to a point out­ side the main gates. “Most farmers are discour­


aging visitors because of the danger of infection being


spread by footwear or vehicle tyres,” Mr. Berry added. ‘ His wife, Mrs. Bessie Berry,


who is president of the Clithcroe and District Branch of the National Farmers’ Union Ladies’ Social Section, told an Advertiser and Times reporter


of the effects of the precautions against infection were having on the normal p re-Chris tmas Social round. The picture she paints is typical, not only of Pendleton, but many other dis­ tricts also.


of livestock in many areas of tile country. A further outbreak, announced on Wednesday at Over Wyresdalc just beyond the


The Christmas Party arranged by the Ladies’ Social Section


for n ex t Thursday, has been cancelled. Pendleton Women’s Institu te lias also cancelled its children’s Christmas Party and the December meeting. Another event, th e annual Christmas whist’ and domino drive, arranged to take place a t the village hall on December 13, is also having to be cancelled.


Praise came from Mr.


house, of Newhurst Farm, Bolton-by-Bowland, summed up the general feeling among fa r ­ mers and their families, in the words: “We would ra th e r fore­ go the annual Christmas whist drive we usually a ttend if it means preventing the danger of infection from spreading.” Another farmer's wife, Mrs,


Berry, Mr. F. Coates, of Law- sonstcad Farm, Whalley, and other farmers, for the way in which members of the public aro responding to the appeals not to use farm footpaths and requests to keep dogs under control and away from farm precinots. Farmer’s wife, Mrs. B. New


their individual postal delivery


MEETING DECISION


DELAYED


Rural Council, many of whom are farmers, will


Members of Bowland


decide the week before the scheduled date of next month’s meeting whether to hold one or postpone it. What they decide will


rcquii'el” c!l. Rno'vn, should do so in write's to, the General


Post Office, King Street, Clithevoc. A spokesman at Clitheroe


Auction Mart said: “There is virtually no business going on,


except on Mondays, when the sale Of fatstock is held, but


stock is only allowed to be sold for slaughter within the area. ‘Everything sold on fa ts t0ck


day must be slaughtered. There is no question of a farmer


depend on whether there has been any spread or abatement in the foot and mouth epidemic.


J. Simpson, of Lower Smithy Fold Farm, Twiston, observed th a t i t was fortunate th a t this was a time of th e year when there were normally not many visitors to th e farm. Clitheroe’s Postmaster, Mr.


bringing stock in for sale and


taking it li°m,e again if he is not happy about the price. Therefore, the bargain is, more or less, agreed before the stock comes here. I t is brought here


only for certification and then goes straight to slaughter."


The spokesman added th a t a


special sale of in-calf cattle, aranged for early in November,


had to be cancelled, and the


W. McColl an d his staff, are well aware of th e difficulties farmers are facing a t this try­ ing time, and want to assure them of wholehearted co-oper­ ation in observing the stringent precautions against infection which are now adhered to. At the request of some far­


have observed these pre­ cautionary measures from the


mers, postmen ’are already using alternative methods of delivery, to points outside the main gates, or to village post offices, if the farmer wishes to collect his mail in this way. The Post Office a t Clitheroe


outset, and a rc willing to comply with farmers’ wishes


regarding delivery of mail to farm premises. Post Office vans are disinfected daily. Farmers, who wish to make


annual calf Christmas show, arranged for November 14, had to be deferred. “I f the situ­ ation improves rapidly there is


still time to have, this," ho commented- Present restrictions permit­


ting, a fatstock sale is planned for Monday, December l l .


Slaidburn Trefoil Guild will


bo holding their Christmas Fair tomorrow (Saturday) but have decided that the whist and dominoes drive must be postponed for the present, as this event was one which


was largely attended by mem­ bers of the faming comunity. Slaidburn Women’s Institute


committee which met on Wed­ nesday night, also decided to postpone its annual party, due to have been held next Wed­ nesday.


POLICE RADIO Police personal radio equipment has been installed this


week and taken into uso at Great Harwood Police Station Chief Superintendent W. A. Watkinson.head ot the Accring


ton Police Division, told the Advertiser and limes on Wed nesday.


W E D D IN G S O F T H E W E E K


personnel in Great Harwood, Rishton and Clayton-lc- Moors, and tests arc being made to see how far messages can be satisfactorily trans­ mitted and received. ‘Dependent on the result of


It is being used by police


ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES


man, Mr. John Savage, of Sf. Paul’s Street, Low Moor, died in Accrington Victoria Hospital on Wednesday.


A retired Clilheroe post­


was involved as a pedestrian in a collision with a Ribblc double-deck bus on Friday, in the Market Place.


Mr. Savage, who was 86,


Kenneth Wilson, of Church Lane Cottages, East Marlon, near Skipton.


The bus was driven by


inform the Lancashire County Highways Department


An inquest was opened at Accrington yesterday and will he resumed on Tuesday.


daughter, Mr. Savage was employed at Clitheroe Post Office from 1933 until 1959.


A widower, with a married


Mrs. C. Newbould A native of St. Annes-on-Sca,


Mrs. Cecelia Newbould, of 3 Mitchell Street, died on Wed­ nesday week a t home, aged 64. Mrs. Newbould and her hus­


band to whom much sympathy will be extended. A service conducted by the


Cemetery. Miss B. Nowell


Bessie Nowell, of 21. Richmond Terraco, died today week a t her home. Before her retirement in


preliminary tests which are being made in the Wilpshirc, Whalley and Clitheroe areas a decision will have to -be reached as to whether a fur­ ther transmitter is required a t Clitheroe Police Station, or whether a booster station, somewhere in the neighbour­ hood, , would give similarly


satisfabtorv -results.” Chief SuperinVcntient watkinson con- — ed. Y ' ■


tinued. He aidea


TO. OE


METCALFE—WALKER


■ A mental welfare officer, Miss Christine Jayne Anne Walker, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. S. Walker, of 16 Leys Close, Wiswell, Whalley was married on Saturday a t St. Mark’s an d All Saints, Whalley, to a textile chemist, Mr. Alan Keith Metcalfe. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Metcalfe, of 34 Roman Road. Failsworth. Manchester.


ERENT IBS


V and OLLS


the bride wore a full-length empire-line dress of white milano sa tin trimmed with applique daisies. Her shoulder length veil was secured by a cap of flowers and she carried a white prayer book.


Given away by her father, T h e -bridesmaids. M i s s


Edwina H a r r i s o n , Mi s s Vivienne Metcalfe (groom’s


sister) and Miss Claire Lousie Walker (bride's niece) wore full-length dresses of Royal blue velvet trimmed with white fur. Their velvet headdresses were trimmed with white fur and they carried white fur muffs. Best man was Dr. John


TAYLOR- WOOKEY


Malcolm Hamer and the ushers were Messrs. D. N. Bentley and


G. Corbitt. The ceremony was performed


by th e Rev. H. C. Snapc. After a reception a t the


bride's home the couple left for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a red fitted dress with a mandarin collar and brown accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe will


daughter of Mrs. L. A. Wookey. of Standcn Lodge, near Clith- eroc, was married recently at All Saint’s Church, Pendleton, to Mr. Gordon Taylor, oldest son of Mrs. D. Taylor, of “Fcrn- leig'h,” Harwood Lane, Great Harwood, and ‘the late Mr. W. Taylor. The bride is secretary to


Miss Anne Wookey, only


with guipure lace with a match­ ing headdress. She carried posy of roses, freesias and lily of 'the valley. The page boy Andrew James Wookey (bride’s nephew) wore a white pleated sh ir t with needlecord trousers and a rose buttonhole. Best man was Mr. Bernard


Clitheroe’s Borough Engineer and Surveyor and the bride­ groom is a technical director. Given away by h e r -brother,


additional equipment can installed and the additional personal radio sets are received from the manufacturer, we shall have the policemen in Clitheroe and Wlialle.v, and the area extending to Wilpshirc, working with personal radio contact.”


“As soon


as be


a coffee morning and afternoon te a held on Tuesday a t the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward, of 3, Kay Street, Clitheroe.


Coffee morning More -than £30 was raised a t


live a t 32 Bradgate Avenue, Cheadle, Cheshire. Photo: Pye’s Photo Service.


Mr.. Jo h n James Wookey, the bride wore a full-length gown of white I ta lian applique satin with a train. Her veil was secured by a pearl -and rhine­ stone coronet and she carried a bouquet of roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaid, Miss Alison


Taylor (groom's brother), the groomsman was Mr. David Ha-r rison and -the ushers were Messrs. William, Martin and Maurice Taylor. The ceremony was performed


Mrs. Ward and Mrs. T. Law­ rence on behalf of Clitheroc Congregational Church’s Sehool heating fund.


by -tile Rev. William P. Cum­ mins.


After a reception a t tile Calf's


Head Hotel, Worston. the couple left for a honeymoon in Wales, the bride wearing a mulberry and black harlequin dress and coat with accessories to match. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor are now


Ma&» Wookey (bride’s -niece) wore a full-length dress of tur ­ quoise raindrop sa tin trimmed


NEW


living a t The Old Bothy, near Clitheroe. Photo; Mr. H. Bailey Billington.


S IN BRIEF


There was a record a tten­ dance of members of the Chat­


burn and District branch of the British Legion at the annual general meeting held a t The ‘Buck In n ’, Grindleton, yester­ day week. Addressing tile members, the


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President. Mr. E. p. Nicholson said th a t to ensure the con­ tinued usefulness of the Legion in a modern society it was necessary for much re-thinking with the need to present the work of the Poppy Day organ­ isers to the younger generation who were not in a position to link all tha t this involved with the realism of war. A fuller report will be given


next week.V * * A jumble sale and bring


and buy stall organised by the Methodist Church S u n d a y School on Friday evening realised over £26 for school funds.


* * * Applications to instal ‘fruit


machines’ a t two Waddington hotels—the Higher Buck Hcrtel and 'tile Sun Inn — were ap­ proved by Bowland Rural Council’s Finance and General Purposes Committee which met on Monday.


H A R G R E A V E S— G E R R A R D The


The wedding took place on Saturday a t Christ’s Church,


Cha tburn of Mr. Keith Har­ greaves, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Hargreaves, of 12 Victoria Avenue. Chatburn to Miss Madeline Gerrard, only daughter of Mi', and Mrs. J. H. Gerra rd of 2 Quarry Street, Clayton-le-Moors.


th e bride wore a full-length empire-line sleeveless dress of white slipper satin, u n to - a full-length lace coat with lon„ sleeves falling into a train T h e empire-line was emphasised with diamonds surrounded by


Given away by her father,


pearls. Her four-tiered veil was secured by a slipper satin,


THIS WEEK’S ROAD SAFETY SLOGAN


Don’t take risks, lake care


diamond edged band and she carried a bouejuet of pink


roses and freesias. The bridesmaid, Miss San­


dra Shorrock (bride’s cousin) wore a full-length dress of figured satin with long sleeves. Her headdress was of pink


flowers and she carried a posy of pink roses surrounded by


Hargreaves (groom’s brother) groomsman was Mr. Brian Geldard and the usher was Mr. Tom Simpson. The ceremony was performed


white tulle. Best man was Mr. Derek


by th e Rev. K. Lynch. After a reception a t the


Brown Cow Inn, Chatburn the couple left for a honeymoon on


the west coast, the bride wear­ ing a multi-coloured check suit with black accessories. ' Mr. and Mrs. Hargreaves will


live a t 12 Victoria Avenue, Chatburn.—Photo: Mrs. A Stretch, Chatburn.


HAWCROFT—FISH Miss Elisabeth Fish, elder


daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Fish of 28, Downham Road, Chatburn was married on Wed­ nesday week a t Christ Church, Chatburn, to .Mr. Gordon Haw- croft, only sen of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hawcroft of 19, Beryl Avenue, Roe Lee, Blackburn. Given away by her father,


pill-box headdress was trimmed with a ne a t bow of the same material -and she carried a bou­ quet consisting cf a bowl of


mixed freesia and white carna­ tions hanging from a ribbon. Best man was Mr. D. T. Fish


the bride wore a full-length em­ pire-line dress of white heavy crystal sa tin trimmed with Nottingham lace. with a pleated ankle-length tra in fall­ ing from the empire-line. Her scalloped bouffant veil falling to tlie waist was held in place by a pill box headdress trim­ med with lace and diamante and she carried a bouquet of carol roses and wihte freesias. The bridesmaid, Miss Sheila


Fish (bride’s sister), wore a full-length empire-line dress of pale peach heavy quilted sa tin with three-quarter sleeves. Her


(bride’s brother), the grooms­ man was Mr. J. Fish and the usher was Mr. D. Moore. The ceremony was performed


by the Rev. K. Lynch. Presents to th e bride and


groom included a steam iron and Ali-Bnba basket from tile bride's colleagues a t Tarmac Roadstore Holdings, Ltd. After a reception a t tile Pen-


dla Hotel, Chatburn, th e couple left for th e ir honeymoon, tile


bride wearing a dark brown


live a t 67, St. Hubert’s Road, Great Harwood. Photo—Mrs. A. Stretch, Chatburn.


tweed .suit with black acces­ sories. Mr. and Mrs. Hawcroft will


•the grass verge at the f ront of their property to be dispensed with are to have th e ir wish


Residents in Hlghfleld Road. Clitheroe, who have asked for


the Town Council ratified its Highways Committee decision to fill the verge with ta r mac­ adam. *


granted. At its


r e c e n t meeting One objection to the pro­ * *


posed public conveniences at Newton-in-Bowland will be


County Council. Bowland Rural Council Health Committee


taken into account by the


tions expired on November 17. The on» received came from a resident who lives opposite the


site.


Centre wishes to thank mem­ bers of Slaidblirn Trefoil Guild for their kind donation of £5 towards the .work of itihe Centre,


Clitheroe •* Physiotherapy *


Marples Chisels


*


learned on Monday, The 21 days given for- objec­


Tool Showroom For


Downstairs


Gifts for Him


Decker, Wolfe, StanleyBridges


Electric Drills by—Blaok and


Tlic event was organised by A native of Clitheroe, Miss


1065, Miss Nowell was an assis­ ta n t nuurse a t Langho Colony. Previously she had worked as an a tten d an t in tile anti-gas and first aid rc : .n a t tile ICI works and ns n relief officer at Skipton Institution. In h e r younger days, Miss


band Arthur both shared the same interest in caring for poultry and gardening. She is survived by her hus­


Rev. G. Campbell on Monday preceded interment a t Clitheroe


they consider Hie proposed new weight restrictions on Queen


Whalley Parish Council is to tha t


Street to be excessive, and are to ask for the present restric­ tions to b continued and en­


forced. The clerk, Mr. J. Holden, re­


ported a t their meeting on Wednesday week th a t i t was proposed to limit vehicles to


The Week’s Obituary


Mr. T. H. Webster A well known resident of


Clitheroe, Mr. Tom Hitchcn Webster, ol' 85 Woone Lane, died a t home on Wednesday week. He was 47. He was employed a t Ribbles-


dale Cement as a stores clerk and lie had previouly worked a t Joseph Lucas Ltd. and at Edmondson Bros., K e n d a l Street. Mr. Webster was a member


an unladen weight of 3 tons, or up to 8-8i tons when loaded. Mr. J. S. R. Shaw said: “We


are always, having complaints from residents of Queen Street about great big lorries travel­ ling down there even with the present restrictions in force.”


Greenwood commented: “I t is very worrying for the people in Queen Street. The founda­ tions of the houses were never meant to cope with the vibra­ tions from t h e s e / heavy vehicles."


C o u n t y Councillor Basil


of Cltilicroe Homing Society and he had won many trophies. He was also interested in foot­ ball and enjoyed watching a game of bowls. During the D-Day invasion


cate. In his youth he was closely


associated with Moor Lane Chapel and following his mar­ riage lie attended Trinity Methodist Church.


his wile, Margaret, his mother and a sister to whom much sympathy will be extended.


Mr. Webster is survived by


Nowell was a keen tennis player and she was also a mem­ ber of St. John Ambulance Brigade and Nursing Division. During tliew ar, she served


h e r two sisters, Miss Lily S. Nowell and Mrs. Pye of Manor


Miss Nowell is survived by , ,


Road Clitheroe. The interment took place on


Mrs. E. Kellett


Mrs. Edith Kellctt, of "North­ lands” Great Harwood, died on


Tuesday, aged 79. A native of Low Moor, she


lived for many years in St. Anne’s Square, until i t was


widow' for 49 years, worked in Low Moor Mill for a good


demolished. Mrs Kellett who had been a


many years. She is survived by her son


who lives in Cardiff. A service in Low Mooi


ford Road. Clitheroe died m Queen's Park Hospital, Black­


Mr George Pym. of 41 Ed:s- Mr. G. Pym


burn, on Tuesday, aged 74. He was closely connected


with Mount Zion Church until i t closed down,


but lately he attended Trmitj


Methodist Church. A widower for five ycais, Mi.


Pvm had not enjoyed good health, but in spite of th a t he was a very keen gardener. He is survived by his three sisters and one brother.


dist Church 011 Saturday win precede interment a t Clitheroe


A service in T n n it j Mctho . Main Shop


Display of Gifts for Her


Chichester and Old Hall


Stainless Steel Serving Dishes


Tala Housewares Addis


Gift Sets


Methodist Church today will precede the inleimcnt Clitheroe Cemetery.


a t Tuesday a t Clitheroe Cemetery.


Chapel on Monday preceded the interment in the Church­ yard.


A service in West Bradford


with the Civil Defence F irs t Aicl unit.


Mr. C. P. Steer


Steer, of G1 Central Avenue, Clitlieroe, died suddenly on Sunday a t ills home, aged 46.


Mr. Christopher Patrick He had been employed at


Horrocksford Lime Company as a fitter since March, 1949, and previously he had spent a period of service in the regular


army. Mr. Steer was a member of


the Royal Antcdcluvian Order


of Buffaloes. He is survived by his wife


and five children to whom much sympathy will be exten­


ded. A service a t SS Michael and


John's Church, with which he was associated, preceded the i n t e r m c u t yesterday at Clithcroe Cemetery.


Mr. W. Monk


William Monk, of 3 Bold Ven­ ture Cottages, died in Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, on Monday, af ter -a short illness.


A native of Chatburn, Mr.


He was 74. Mr. Monk, who had been a


widower for live years, was


bom a t Bold Venture Cottages, and, apa r t from a shor t time in Clitheroe after his marriage, had lived in Chatburn for the whole of his life. For 55 years, until his retire­


with Chatburn Parish Cliurcjr and the interment will take plac" in the churchyard today.


ford Lime Co., Ltd. Mr. Monk was connected


Glassware


Pyrosil Cona


pyrex


Prestige Kitchen Tools


Bathroom Seales bv—Salter R.D. Wall Can Openers


Kitchen and


Crown Merton Swan


Colorcast Pans


Penknives


Rodgers Scissors


Table Cutlery CHRISTMAS GIFT Suggestions by — Arthur W. Whitaker Ltd. IRONMONGERS


14 Castle Street, Clitheroe


Telephone 3622/3


Garden Tools by—Elwoll


Spear & Jackson Bradcs


Hand Tools by — Stanley


Surlorm


Skomo Electric


Saw Benches □ isston


Hand Saws Sandvik


Log Saws


Rabonc Rules


Spirit Levels Tapes


Eclipse


Magnets & Hacksaws


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Gifts 3402,3483,3404 and 3436 also available in . Heaven Sent, Green Velvet and White Magnolia fragrances.


OUR SHOWROOM IS NOW OPEN


Charles Clegg M £ S CHEMIST


5 CHURCH STREET, CLITHEROE ’PHONE 2591


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Sparklet Syphons


4022 New refillable Skin Perfume Spray in Heaven Sent (also Apple Blossom, Green Velvet, White Magnolia) 25/6


in tile last war, Mr. Webster's bravery earned him a certifi­


3483’-Apple Blossom Dusting Powder Flask and Skin Perfume in Glass Bottle 27/6


ment he worked for Bold Ven­ ture Lime Co. and Horrocks­


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