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4 Clithcroc Advertiser mid Times, Friday, April 28, 1967 MANOR GOSPEL HALL


LOW MOOR Milthorne Avenue, Clitheroe


SUNDAY, APRIL 30th LORD’S DAY


Gospel Service 6-30 p.m. Speaker:


Mr. S. WILKINSON (Blackburn)


Monday, May 1st Women’s Annual Trip


Wednesday, May 3rd Prayer and Ministry 7-45 p.m.


Clitheroe Congregational Church


SUNDAY NEXT APRIL 30th 10-30 a.m.


Family Worship Mr R. BLAND 6-00 p.m.


CHURCH MEETING


Rev. Kathleen M. Hendry. B.A.. B.D.


Salem Congregational Church Martin Top


Spring Effort MAY 6th, 1967


Chairman and Opener at 3 p.m.


Mr. and Mrs. PICKETT, Blackburn


Bring and Buy and Cake Stall


Rev. J K. GARDINER Introduced by


TEA: ADULTS 3/6 CHILDREN 2/-


EVENING MAY 6th at 7 p.m. Service o f Worship


The Preston Evangelical Choir


Clitheroe United Christian Fellowship and


and Song led by


CLITHEROE NATURALISTS SOCIETY


RAMBLE HARROGATE


Private bus Will persons intend­ ing to go please contact Mrs. Smith not later than May 6th. Venue Clitlieroe station bus 12-45 p.m.


Leader: T. Lord MAY 20th


Please bring own refreshments Leave Harrogate 6 p.m.


Barrow Congregational Church


Jumhle Sale


and Cake Stall TONIGHT


FRIDAY, 28th APRIL at 7-30 p.m.


in THE SCHOOLROOM ADMISSION — 3d.


MISSION. — The a n n u a l


meeting of the Home Mission was held on Tuesday, when the speaker was the Rev. E. Joselin, who spoke on Methodist work in town and country. A collec­ tion, taken at the meeting,


raised £2-5-0.for home mission funds. Refreshments were served by


Mrs. M. Redman and Miss M. Demain.


Congregational Chapel Ncwton-in-Bowiand


Choir Services


SUNDAY, 30th APRIL at 2-00 and 7-00 p.m. Conducted by the


Rev. Arnold Harrison (Darwen)


Trinity Methodist Church


SUNDAY NEXT APRIL 30th 10-30 a.m.


Rev. A. L. WHALE 6-00 p.m.


Rev. E. JOSELIN


Methodist Church Low Moor


Sunday School


Sunday, 7th May, 1967 Preacher: Rev. R. Stone


Anniversary to be held on


at 10-15 a.m. when Rev. R. Stone will give an address to Parents, Teachers, Scholars and Friends. Afternoon at 2-15 p.m. Evening at 6-15 p.m.


Morning Service to commence


Soloist: Mr. H. Howarth Hymns by the Scholars


We extend a hearty invitation to all


Siaidbum Y.F.C.


BEAT DANCE in NEWTON INSTITUTE


FRIDAY, MAY 5th


Dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to MANCHESTER PROWLERS


and


MOOD INDIGO ADMISSION — 5/-


Relreshments Available


Right ot admission reserved BRITISH SAILOR’S SOCIETY


Coffee Morning AND


Bring and Buy TUESDAY, 2nd MAY


10 Church Street, Clitheroc At the invitation of


10-00 a.m. to 12 noon at “SAGAR HOUSE”


Mr. and Mrs. F. DAKIN ADMISSION — 1/6


ST. PAUL’S CHURCH — LOW MOOR CLITHEROE


OFFICIAL VISIT OF


His Worship The Mayor of Clitheroe


(Councillor T Robinson)


MORNING PRAYER — 10-30 a.m. Other Services:—


Holy Communion 8 a.m. — NO 9-15 a.m. Service Evensong 6 o’clock


CHIPPING CRICKET CLUB D A N C E


In the Memorial Hall, Chipping


TONIGHT FRIDAY, APRIL 28th 9-0 p.m. to 1-00 a.m. “ THE DRIFTERS”


John — Mick and Frank


Licensed Bar. Refreshments Available. Admission 4/-


WHALLEY


inoe drive organised by , Chth- eroe Division Liberal Associa­ tion and held in the Old Gram­ mar School Whnlley on Friday, thi winners were:—


Crowe. Gents: 1, Miss Waddington;


Mi-s. Howarth.


worth; 2, John GomalA. A competition was won by


Dominoes: 1, Kevin Ains­


Miss Mariamn White. MOTHERS.—Miss Tollitt, of


the County Archives, spoke to members of the Mothers’ Union on Tuesday about “The Women of Whalley in Tudor Times.”


Fellowship held a jumble sale on Saturday in aid of their effort towards the Methodist Centenary celebrations in the village. The sum of £2 5 was


WOMEN. — The Women’s raised.


Evening Fellowship visited the Parish Church on Monday. The partv was joined by friends from the Parish Church, and they were'conducted by Mr. J. H. Fell, who outlined the architec­ ture and other points of interest.


served in the Methodist school­ room. The speaker at the meeting


Later refreshments were


of the Women’s Fellowship on Wednesday was Mrs. R. Job- ling, the chairman being Mrs. E. Joselin.


presided. PENDLETON


final figure raised from the April concert was £11 7s. 8d. Tlie president, Mrs. C. Pape,


slides. I t was announced that the


Green, described her visit to the West Indies when she was the guest speaker a t Pendleton Women's Institute on Tuesday


W.I.—Mrs. Perry of Hurst


made for the group meeting on May 3rd. The competition, for a holiday souvenir, was won by Mrs. Catlow. Miss Jackson and MI'S. Brown organised the social time in which winners were Mrs. Bleazard and Mrs. R.


M. Worsl ey-Taylor. Final arrangements were


Collinge. Tea hostesses were Mrs. R.


HURST GREEN


dance at the last meeting of the winter session of the Hurst Green branch of the Women’s Unionist Association held in


Howarth and Miss Hayhurst; dominoes. Miss Coulthurst and


ing whist and dominoes. Winners were: whist, Mrs.


Mi's. Howarth. Names were taken of those


W U—There was a good atten­


the Memorial Hall last week. The evening was spent play­


Mrs. Duxbury. A competition was won by


who wished to join in the annual trip, which will be to Llandudno in Whit-week.


Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hodgson, of the Coach and Horses Hotel, Bolton-by-Bowiand, a series of whist drives has been held dur­ ing the winter months. The amount raised, £48 10s. Od. is to be equally divided between the Blind and the Cancer funds.


Bolton-by-Bowlaud WHIST. — By permission of


Clithcroe Football Club


DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION


1st — 322


3rd — 179 5th — 56L 7th — 524 9th — 123


2nd — 641 4th — 305 6lh — 399 8th — 221 10 th — 12


Mitchell, Ml'S. Gould and Mrs. Cheetham.


evening.Mi's. York presided and Mrs., Perry was thanked by Miss D.


"Caravan holiday in Ireland.” and illustrated his talk with


ing of Whalley Women’s Insti­ tute, Miss Greenall spoke about election to parish councils, and what this in­ volved.Mrs. C. Horsfall accepted the invitation to stand as the Women’s Institute representa­ tive in the forthcoming Parish Council elections. Mr. F. Dain gave a talk on a


and Mrs. E. Kenyon, pianist. W.I.—At Wednesday’s meet­


Mrs. F. Talbot was hostess, FELLOWSHIP.—The Ladies’ Ladies: 1, Mrs. Booth; 2, Mrs. W HI ST—At a whist and dom- fhe Y iw fi RIMINGTON W.l.—Rimington Women’s


Institute were hosts this year for the Border Group Meeting, held on Tuesday in the Memorial Institute. Mrs. F. Harrison, president,


TOSSIDE


welcomed presidents and mem­ bers from Gisburn, Bolton-by-


Wives’ Group was held at tire home of UrS- s Schofield, Cool- am’s Farm, Tosside, on Wed­ nesday week when Mrs. D. Wil­ son (group leader) introduced the speaker, Woman Police Ser­


myoung wives. The April eeting of'Tosside Young


Bowland, Slaidburn and Dun- sop Bridge Institutes. She then introduced the speaker Mrs. Hignett, of Chester, whose amusing and interesting talk entitled “Do's and don’ts on fashion ” including her experi­ ences as a model, were enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. Bosonnet, president of Bolton-by-Bowland Institute, expressed thanks. Mi's. King-Wilkinson, presi­


dent of Slaidburn Institute, said they would be hosts for 1968.


sessions” was staged by Rim- ington members, and the Scrap Book was on view from


An exhibition of “Old Pos­


Dunsop Bridge Institute. Mi's. Capstick gave a report


on various activities of which she is Area Leader.


Life Time in Song” was given by members, accompanied by Miss Bell and arranged by Mrs. Brown, with Mi's. E. Duckworth as compere. Miss Tlrwaite, president of Gisburn Institute, expressed thanks for a most enjoyable evening.


DOWNHAM


of Uie Women’s Institute was held in the Village Hall last night week. Miss Barton presi­


W.l.—'The monthly meeting ding.


gave an interesting talk, illus­ trated by slides, on “Modem Coloured Embroidery.” The slides were shown for her by Miss M. Langley, county sec­ retary, who was given a special welcome by Mrs. Barton. Mrs. J. Parker expressed thanks to the speaker.


Mrs. Goodenough, of Preston,


gate’s report on the L.F.W.I. annual meeting, and was than­ ked by Miss Barton.


Mrs. Capstick gave her dele­


competition for a hand embroi­ dered initial on a handkerchief, which was won by Mrs. Whit­ taker. Tea hostesses were Lady Clitheroe and Mesdames Oliver, Parker, M. Seed, R.


Mrs. Goodenough judged a Seed. READ


George's Day service at St. John’s Church, Read, on Sun­ day evening, Mr. H. Burrows, Deputy County Commissioner,


ST. JOHN’S—During a St.


presented a medal of merit to Miss Marion S. Heap for out­ standing services to Cub


Read, has 43 years’ combined services to Guiding and Scout­ ing and is now in her eleventh year of service to Read St. John’s Cub Scouts.


Scouts. Miss Heap, of Akela Cottage,


Holmes, a member of the choir, and John Law, a former Cub Scout, now a Venture Scout of Clitheroe Royal .Grammar


School Troop. The colour party consisted of


Scouts’ ‘Thanks Badge’ was made by Cub Scout Peter Har­ greaves to Mr. J. C. Berryman (Parents' Committee) foy ser­ vices to the St. John’s pack. Lessons were read by Andrew


presentation of the Chief The social time entitled “A


policewoman. She was thanked by the hostess who also provided tea and biscuits. A short busi­ ness meeting followed. YOUTH CLUB. Mrs. S. Scho­


geant Baxendall, of Skipton, who gave an interesting and amusing talk on the duties of a


field took Youth Club members by car to Morecambe last night week, and an enjoyable time was spent at the Bowling Alley.


w a d d in g t o n


anised, by Mr. and Mrs. F. Brown and held at then- home, 92 Regent Street, Waddington, on Wednesday, raised £16/13/6 lor St. Helen’s School Building Fund.


WHIST—a whist drive, org­ g r in d l e t o n


cessful coffee evening, organ­ ised by Grindleton Women’s


WI —A very pleasant and suc­


Institute, was held in the Methodist School on Friday. A bring and buy stall proved popular, and added greatly to the receipts which were for


Institute funds. During the evening, a dem­


onstration of spring flower arrangements was given by Mrs. Cowell, of Clitheroe. She was thanked by the president, Miss G. Hardacre.


CIIATBURN


tion by the Chatbum group for the British Empire Cancer Campaign for Research raised a total of £136-18-11. from home collecting boxes, boxes in hotels and shops, and donations. The committee again wishes


to thank all who have given their support.


GISBURN


Young Farmers’ Club met in the Festival Hall on Monday evening. The boys held a judg­


FARMERS_Members of the


ing practice, and the girls r rally practice,'-Afterwards there was a bust ness meeting, with Mr. G. Carr presiding. YOUNG WIVES — The


the meeting of the Mothers’ Union on Wednesday week was Mi's. Crowther of Blackburn, whose topic was “Overseas.” A bring and buy sale held during the evening raised money to help the work of the Mothers’ Union overseas. CANCER.—The April collec­


MOTHERS.—The speaker at


£3.000 for


target senior


citizens' dub


Coun. Mrs. M. Troop, the chairman, when she pre­


This was announced by


sented the findings of the building committee at the annual meeting, yesterday


week. A house-to-house collection


will be launched next week in an effort to raise money for this project. At present the building fund total stands at £146.


announced in the treasurer’s report, stands at £315 10s. Id., and this figure includes the amount in the building fund. A large part of the total sum has been raised by the efforts of the Abbey Junior Citizens’ Club.


Money in the bank,


reported that they had made a survey of the district and visited many elderly people needing their assistance. They


The visiting committee


would like to hear from any more old people who require their help.


MERCY LIGHTS


monthly meeting of the Gisbum branch of the Young Wives’ was held in the vicarage yes­ terday week. Mi's. H. Wadding­ ton the leader, took the meetins and introduced. Mrs. Broadali of Long Preston who spoke on “Blessings.” Refreshments were served, and a pleasant evening was spent


Notice to our readers


Geoffrey Holt, who carried the flag, Stephen Bottoms and Neil Tomlinson. Each Cub Scout wore a red ose, symbol of St. George, the


patron Saint of England. Also present at the sendee


were Mr. Wharton, Acting Dis­ trict Commissioner (Burnley f and District), Scouts who were


ormerly members of St. John's Cub Scouts, and Guides, mem­ bers of the parents’ committee, elatives and friends. t The Rev. F. W. Bennett gave


dell was the organist. COFFEE. — A coffee evening


and bring and buy sale held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.


he address and Mr. J. Blun­


Skinner, 1 Westfield Avenue, raised £33 for cricket club funds. The competition was won by Mrs. Berryman, of George Lane.


held in the Conservative Club on Monday evening, the prize­ winners were: Ladies: 1, Mrs. Houlgate; 2, Mrs. Holdsworth; Gents.: 1, Miss Ennis; 2, Mrs. Biytwistle. Prizes were presen­ ted by Mrs. Parker.


WHIST. — At a whist drive, SLAIDBURN


g r e e t i n g s to Slaidburn’s “Grand Old Man,” Mr. John Kenyon, of South View, Town End, who will be 94 on Monday. Mr. Kenyon is now mainly


BIRTHDAY. — B i r t h d a y


with the Board of Trade, in accordance with the Govern- mcnVs prices and incomes policy, the price of the Clitheroc Advertiser and Times will be increased from May 5th to 4d, This decision has been taken with regret, but has been rendered inevit­ able by rising costs, especially the recent increase in the price of newsprint. The sales and paging con­


After prior consultation


Church of the English Martyrs recently issued mercy lights to elderly people so that they could signal then- need of assistance during darkness, and further mercy lights will be supplied on request.


Tile Catholic Guild of the


the WRVS Centre Organiser, reported on the meals-on- wheels service and the


luncheon club. She expressed gratitude to


Mi’s. M. Boyce, who is also


VILLAGERS FAVOUR ACCEPTING GIFT OF PINFOLD


Grindleton Methodist school yesterday week was held to sound village opinion on the question of whether or not they should accept the gift of the village pinfold from Lord


A meeting of the electors at


Thomas the Finder. Pinfolds exist in Bolton-by-


pinfold, and was known


Clitheroe. The pinfold is situated just


above the bus terminus on the road to Slaidburn.


14 that Lord Clitheroe’s offer should be gratefully accepted and that the pinfold should be returned to its previous condi­ tion.


The meeting voted by 24 to


offer to the Parish Council at tlie present time because there is a possibility that tho pinfold will be permanently disfigured.


Lord Clitheroe is making the DISREPAIR


recently fallen into disrepair, the majority of those present at the meeting did not want to lose the pinfold permanently.


Although the pinfold had


wood and Mi's. Stokes, who was the cook at Longworth’s mill canteen for the practical help


County Councillor Basil Green­


that enabled the meals-on- wheeis service to be started, and to Brockhall Hospital, which now supplies the meals, for enabling the service to continue after the mill was closed.


now distributed an average of 20 meals twice a week, Mrs.


Announcing that the service


Boyce said it was hoped to increase the number of days to


tinue to rise and we trust that our readers will appre­ ciate and understand that the selling price, which has remained at 3d for many yearst must be brought into line with costs and prices now


being met.


PC off to Canada


FLYING to Canada to-day (Friday) to lake part in the World Police Congress at Niagara,


Maurice Dean, who has been stationed at Bolton-by- Bowland for the past eight years. Accompanying him


is PC John


will be his wife, Dylys. Police from other parts of


confined to his home, but he still takes a great interest in village affairs and welcomes visitors.


LANGHO Sunday, April 30th and week 8 p.m. Show THE Cabaret charge 2/6 (Sat. 5/-)


CLUBLAND’S MOST POPULAR TOP-OF-THE-B1LL and an excellent supporting show:—


KARL


DENVER TRIO


1


THE RAMONI BROTHERS LESTER SHARPE and IRIS SYD FRANCIS


Comedian DES OWEN LINDA RUSSELL and BRUCE


As Always — A FIRST CLASS SHOW, plus Dancing, Local Beers,


Licensed Gaming, Refreshments. Everything you need for a


WONDERFUL NIGHT OUT!


and dominoes drive held in St. Leonards school yesterday week, tire prizes were won by the following: Ladies: Mrs. Schahil, Miss V. Murray and Mrs. Charnley. Gents: Mrs. Orriston, Mrs. Whitaker and Mrs. Nutter. Special prize for whist, Mrs. Tate. Dominoes: Mrs. E. Collins,


WHIST—At the weekly whist


the British Isles will also be attending the five-day con­ gress, which is organised through tho Police Federa­ tion to coincide with the


three, but in order to do so one or two more drivers and several other helpers would be needed.


____


she paid special tribute to Mrs. K. Robbins whose forethought arid effort ensured the smooth running of the meals-on- wheels service.


In thanking all the helpers, LUNCHEON CLUB


the helpers, with special men­ tion for those who cooked and


She also expressed thanks to


served meals for the luncheon club, held in the old grammar


school twice weekly, the meals averaging 30 each day.


of the Abbey Senior Citizens' Club, said that membership had risen to 170, with an average attendance over the past four months of 70.


Mr. John Ridpath, Chairman


a Michaelmas Fair which will be an autumn money-raising


The meeting also discussed


effort for the building fund. It will take place on September 30 in the Catholic Hall.


officer of Health for No. Division, was the special


Dr. R. C. Webster, Medical


atlantic stay will last eighteen days, during which time they will’visit Expo ’67— the World Exhibition at Mon­ treal—and cross the border in­


Canadian centenary year. PC and Mrs. Dean’s trans­


to America to pay a trip to New YorkHelping ' with the organisa­ tion of -the congress, which is to be the largest gathering of law enforcement officers ever held, is former Grindleton man, Mr. Donald Harris, now


Mrs. Crowther and' Mrs. E. Manley. The event was organised by


arrangements.


the ladies section of the School Extension Building Fund Com­ mittee.


filming this week in the Bow- land by Bowland and Slaid­ burn areas while compiling documentary comparison town and rural police work.


BBC camermen have been of Documentary'.


approved the following appli­ cations for the provision of amusements Wjth prizes: Mr. J. K. Pinder Swan Hotel, Whalley; Mr.’ J. C. Burgess, Eagle and Child Hotel, Hurst Green; Mr. G. Pilkington Craven Heifer Hotel, Cliaigley; Mr. M. Robinson, Aspinall Anns, Little Mitton.


Fruit machines Clitheroe Rural Council has


speaker at the meeting. Officers appointed were: Mr


J. Tarbuck, chairman; Mrs. M. Troop, vice-chairman: Mr. A Westwell, treasurer, and Mrs, M. Boyce, secretary.’


SCHOOL STAFF


deputy police chief at Niagara. He, along with his major com­ mittee, is responsible for the


CHANGES


mistress of Newton in Bowland C.E. school, which is to close later this year, has been offered a post at Gisbum. County Prim­ ary school, it was reported at the meeting of Bowland Dis­ trict Education sub-committee


Mrs. Janet Boothman, head­


Mr. T. B. D Bii Hers Arms, Newril of an effort held f


ire lias received


dtriie centre ha! £49 8 from Clit'l of Trade, and £ | Clithei'oe and 1 of the Lancs Section of the mers Union.*


kiAt a cost of L


been installed I room of Gisburl mars' School. T l j


lowatt infrarel


at the meeting cl trict Education f on Monday.* Onlv one tenefi


by clitheroe Rif ho the painting I


on Monday.Miss Patricia Astley, of Bol- ton-by-Bowland, who is at pres­ ent teaching at Oswaldtwistle, has been appointed assistant mistress at Gisbum. She will take up this appoint­


ment a t the beginning of the autumn term.


for £584, was al * THIS


uses at Whall


The Clithcroe schoolboy’s team which, played Rossendale at Edistord school on Saturday morning In the Luther Mercer Trophy competition.


"■ They are, left to right: front: Turner, Musgrove, Hindmoor son, Wright; back: Riley (res.), Ashcroft,Lord, Kiddie, Holland,


Kenyon (res.).


(Captain), Metcalf,


Wilkin- Hallam,


ROAD SAFE Think befol


LO< Clitlieroe Pbys


sometimes known, is a small walled enclosure with a single locking gate into which strayed animals were put by the village pinfold keeper, who was often called the Pinder (hence the local name).


A pinfold or pound as it is


was Siaidbum, was imder obli­ gation to provide and repair the pinfold and hefty fines were levied on those people who let their animals stray, by the Manor Court, which would have been held in the court room at the Hark to Bounty Inn Siaidbum. The pinfolds, however were


The Lord of the Manor, which


not only used to impound stray­ ing animals, but one man could start a legal action against another by placing his property in the pinfold so that the matter would be brought to the notice of the Manor Court.


MEDIEVAL?


marked as such on the first Ordnance Survey of 1886, but it is certainly much older than this.A pinfold must have existed in Grindleton in medieval times and perhaps even before the Norman conquest, a t which time tile manor for a large part of Bolland was at Grindleton before being moved to Siaidbum in the 12th century. Older residents can still re­


Grindleton p i n f o l d wa s


member the pinfold being used, and a relation of a resident, a Thomas Scott was keeper of the


Bowland, Siaidbum, Newton, Waddington, West Bradford, and Grindleton. However with the exception of that at West Bradford, they are not restored.


Kibble Valley Poultry


of tlie Ribble Valley Poultry Society was held at the Game Cock Inn, Great Harwood, on Monday. Plans were discussed for the


The annual general meeting


forthcoming show, to be held a t Clitheroe in November, when, it is hoped, the entry will not only equal but surpass last year’s most successful show, at which more than 500 entries were received. The officers elected were:


SAWLEY


meeting of the Women’s Insti­ ytute was held in .the school


NSTITUTE—The monthly gtroduced Miss Redlitch, who


esterday week. Mrs. Varley presided and.in­


in the theatre. She was thanked by Mns Holden. A competition for “three vivid


ave an interesting talk on life


memories of my chidhood” was won by 1, Mrs. D. Giles; 2, Mrs. Varley; 3, Mrs. B. Pye. Pencil games, organised by


Mrs. Dyson were played during social time.


the outing to Harrison’s Bakery at Preston. At the recent jumble sale,


Arrangements were made for


proceeds amounting to £30 were raised for W.l. funds.


SAYINGS LONG


SERVICE BADGE


A LONG-SERVICE badge in recognition of his work for the National Savings Move


ment was presented on Tues­ day to Mr. John J. Page, of 67 .Waddington Road, who with Mrs. Page left Clitheroe yesterday for New Zealand where they are to live. Mr. Page has served on the


l o c a l w e d d in g


'•‘A ' **


- - u u ^ • ! t **


Clithei ai


FRlDl FI


TWO local Savings Committee for


the last five years. A letter of appreciation from the commit­ tee was also given to him.


by Mr. T. Morgan MBE, chair­ man of the Clitheroe Borough and Rural District Savings Committee, along with the 'vice-chairman, Mr. T. P. Rush- ton and the honorary secretary, Miss M. Hetherington.


The presentation was made BLANC—SCOTT


with the | Mary and St. Hubert’s RC Church, Dunsop Bridge, were Ian Patrick Blanc, youngest


Married on Saturday at St.


son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Blanc, of Spires Farm, Cow Ark, and Averil Marie Scott, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott, formerly of Clitheroe, and now living a t the Lord Raglan Hotel, Kings Road, Livesey, Blackburn.


the bride wore a full-length empire line dress of white satin, with a coat of Nottingham lace. She wore a pearl headdress, and carried a bouquet of cyclamen, rose buds, and lily-


Given away by her father,


Misses “ Joyce and Christine Bullock, who wore white satin,


with lace overdresses. Their headdresses were of pink rib­ bon hair bands, with small rosebuds, and they carried posies of freesias and pink rosebuds.


(bride's nephew) was a page­ boy.


Master Mark Scott Nuttall , , „ ,


„


B l a n c (groom’s brother); groomsman, Mr. Alan Nuttall (bride’s brother-in-law), and the usher was Mr. William


Best man was Mr. John


of-the-valley. Chief bridesmaid was Miss


Elaine Geldard, who wore a blush pink nylon crepe dress,


A TARGET .of £3,000 for the building fund has been set "0‘ses she can.ied a spray of by Whalley and District Old People’s Welfare Committee, cyclamen, roses, and lily-of-tlie- with the object of providing sufficiently large premises valley. for an old people’s meeting place.


with a headdress of deep pmk ' Also in attendance were the


Bullock.The ceremony was penormeci by Rev. Father Forkin. After a reception at the Red


Pump Inn Bashall Eaves, the couple left’for their honeymoon,


A letter from a confusion that coul election already h from (the number weight to the camp wards. It would b decision without > angle, so let us loo of the ward systen


opportunity to vc: undoubtedly unwil


The present ^


system say—and 1 shall have to adop] not. They argue th cover the entire to by pamphlets, a gd unread. They als electors to assess ri­ ot whom are noth; the ward system probably be well elected will certa representation, in working principal welfare in mind.


which was to be spent in a houseboat, the bride wearing a lilac boucle suit with black


accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Blanc will live


Gifts to


ed u cation o ffic e r


done by Mr. Gladney Haigh. education officer of No. 5 Divi­ sion. was made a± Tuesday's meeting of the executive com­ mittee, held at Whalley.


Appreciation of tire work


ted to Mr. Haigh by the chair­ man. Mr. Tom Seed, on behalf of members, and a gold propel­ ling pencil and box of choco­ lates was presented to Mrs. Haigh by Mrs. E. Fletcher.


A bed side table was presen­


ing before he takes over as chief education officer at Chel­ tenham. Before coming to the No. 5 Division, he was assistant education officer at Chelten­


I t was Mr. Haigh’s last meet­


ham. Mr. Haigh, who lives in Mit­


President, Mr. E. Longton. (Goosnargh): chairman, Mr. C. Nutter (Whalley): vice chair­ man, Mr. J. D. .Kay (Wiswell); secretary, Mr. J. Crook (Clith­ eroe) ; treasurer. Miss M. Heth­ erington (Clitheroe). Committee: Messrs. T. Bil-


years, but all his requests had been dealt with faithfully and promptly.


great pleasure to have worked with Mr. Haigh. They had been five hard


Few applicants


lington (Longridge), B. Wilkin­ son (Great Harwood), F. T. Bradley (Blackburn). C. M. Cooke (Sabden), J. Dixon (Lower Darwen), W. Dewhurst (Longridge) and C. Parker (Mitton).


women’s Guild. competing against other guilds within the Preston Federation ait Speakers’ Day, held by the Federation at the Queen's Hall, Blackburn, yesterday week, climbed to sec­ ond place in the competition. Accrington Townswomen’s


Guild success Clitheroe Evening Towns­


Guild were the winners, with Nelson in third position—the place held by Clitheroe last year.


ject Ancient Monuments) and Mrs. C.- Sainsbury (vote of thanks).


sesented by Mrs. Chatbum, (chairman). Mrs. B. Price (speaker, who took as her sub­


The Clitheroe Guild was rep-


ficates were presented - to the winning teams by Mi's. F. Hindle, a former Accrington Guild chairman, who now res­ ides in Southport. The adjudicator was Miss Margery Manifold, of Poultcn.


A silver rose bowl and certi­


tan t engineer and surveyor to Bowland Rural Council was advertised throughout the country, only five applications have been received. Members of the Finance and General Purposes Committee, on Mon­ day also learned that four of the applicants ■


for Coimcil posts Although the post of assis­


side local government.” A meeting of the committee,


were from out­


next Wednesday will consider the applications. The vacancy follows the res­


ignation of Mr. A. A. Jackson, who held the post for 16 years, /lid. who is now working for a private firm a t Accrington.


Cottage sold for £2,600


nesday afternoon of a country" cottage. Holly House, Pendle­ ton, conducted by Messrs Hothersall and Forrest, auc­ tioneers, valuers and estate agents, of Bank Salerooms. Clitheroe, attracted mo r e interest than is usually found in a sale of this nature. The cottage was sold for £2.600. Solicitors for the vendors were Messrs Baldwin, Weeks and Baldwin.


Tlie sale by auction on Wed­


ton Road, Whalley. was a teacher at Skipton from 1950


to 1956. Mr Seed said that it was a


From a part;l


at Seedalls Farm, Cow Ark.— photo: Pyes Photo Services.


not only simpler " Jess expensive. Ti acute when a by-ij it costs almost a- ward system onlsl consequently ver\|


less sensitive to tlj which in die cc| every candidate only one of then I majorities could [ majority in one candidate in anc| largest total vote


Now for the UnccJ But the mail


il tends to disel become so accerj


that the others fill party's officials T ward themselves!


remains there fd irrespective of hi the blunders he |


one ratepayer h:l the opportunity | this chance onl decided to challj in what were pro forcing a poll. I


In the townl


voter in, say, Vf whatsoever in th Road, and vice! ledge of, and gl of the town onll


Another disl


workable in plrl sions just had tl be faced with ll ballot sheets a l | to handle. But Clitheroe it c| tinpopular.


The ward j


would lead to L the Council, btl view of the nurf massive majoil ironically, thatl tested in the t l


Fairer | Some advc


The presel


archaic, thougll ages, and the I stage it believel ■unmanageable.!


We agree


especially whe| ing for elecriol in'the law to I dates on the tl have the samtr


As it stall


lions will havJ minds the full! then, in the p i fully, calmly j


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