*oy, 1 3 , idmits


tealins©


cheque A cheque stolen from .


;ter box m Chatburn ter presented at a O l i th ^


,nk,’ Chdieroe Juven J


arge for 12 months 1 dis’ Mr. Stanley Westhean „„„ told him: "On f


mel heard on Wednesday* The 13-year-old Great »d boy who admitted sL?inr’ was given a conditions i?8


nous matter, but it has ^ e beginnings of a very ^


i t this does not look a SS!


He told the boy’s nwtt,. at i t was “very very vital that e boy receives proper disci


missing


Insp. S. Evans said tha- • imbcr of letters addressed jatburn Nursery were ioun'd i hind a filling station in a !


lage.


army r e tu r n s FOR DEDICATION


CEREMONY Preparations are well in hand for the official dedi­


cation of the re-erected Royal Engineers Commemoration stone at Low Moor.


Enjoying life


at 92 The founder-chairman of


il,c [joy Scouts’ Association in Ciithcroc, Mr. Sam Walm­ sley, celebrated his 92nd


birthday on Wednesday. lie is extremely well-known


ue


It was discovered that * teque for 26s. was missinz am one of the envelopes 4 Later in the day, t\v0 bovs ither of whom was the del ndant, tried to cash t£


cqtie at the Yorkshire Bank Clitheroc.


Inquiries were made, and the '


appearing at court.


y admitted stealing the eque.


Insp. Evans explained tha* e other two boys had been" alt with under the Juvenile i aison scheme, and would not


Holiday


memories For most people, the fioli-


tied to produce at least on« tory, of people met in re- note places, of funny ind­ ents and sad . . . . in short he things which make a loliday memorable. Tell us about your holiday


cst one published, so don’t orget to include your name nd address! We’ll print a selection of hose received next week.


dventures in a letter. There’s prize of 10s. 6d. for the


e-opens


i closed in April this year. Smith, who runs the highly and Accrington.


c club will certainly be run cry week, in conjunction


th the other two clubs. It is not certain yet which ght the club will be held, but will probably be either on


iday or Sunday evenings. The Burnley and Accrington ibs have a high reputation ro’ughout the north-west and ve been visited by artists of


rernational repute. Clitheroe will now have the


portunity to see these top- le folk singers and groups. The club will again hold its actings at the Dog and Par- age Hotel, Wellgate.


lays are over for another oar. But there still remains he fun of telling friends and olleagues about them. Every holiday is guaran­


Mr. 9Bpi Walmsley.


early 1930’s when he hooked a magnificent 36-pounder.


This he set up daring the


crolt", Waddington Road, Clith­ eroe. spent practically the whole his working life in business in Blackburn as an antique and fine art dealer.


Mr Walmsley of “Sunny-


lie was a tremendously active worker for the Sunday School and Men’s Institute at Clith- eroc Parish Church.


For a long number of years Rescue


younger days. Mr. Walmslcy’s prowess in this direction earned him the Royal Humane Soci­ otv's Certificate for rescuing a child from drowning In the Mcnai straits when he was 76.


\ strong swimmer in his


Mr. Walmsley saw- her being borne, outwards by the tide, m the grip of a strong current. He


Hearing the young girl’s cry,


immediately dived into the water, fully clothed and after a short distance reached the girl and brought her safely


ashore. Once an accomplished pianist


music has always played an important part in Mr. Walm- sley's life and is still one of his greatest joys.


ing to recordings of the works of famous composers, particu­


He spends much time listen­ larly Schubert, his favourite. Poiel Bridge


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throughout the Clithcroe and Whitcwcll areas and his reputa­ tion as a skilful angler is well-


established. A past chairman of White-


well Angling Club of which he is an honorary life member,


jl- walmsley holds the pres-


en- record ior salmon fishing twin the Hoddcr with fly and line.


The stone, erected in memory


of the Royal Engineers’ stay at Low Moor during the last war, was dismantled when the mill was demolished earlier this year. It has now been erected out­


side Low Moor Club. The dedication ceremony will


take place on Saturday, Sep­ tember 7, and will be performed


by the Rev. A. K. Bisbrown, vicar of Low Moor. Gardens


dedicate the seat and gardens which have been erected nearby in memory of Kitty Hall, the former village postmistress.


The Rev. E. S. Joselin will


with men now serving in the Regiment, will march from the site of the mill to the club, to­ gether with the standard bearers from the Clitheroe, Waddington. Hodder Valley, C h a tb u r n and Whalley branches of the British Legion.


Ex-Royal Engineers, together


man of the village cenotaph committee, and f the Low Moor Ratepayers’ Association, has invited civic dignitaries from thoughout tlie area to attend the ceremony.


include the Mayor and Mayores of Clitheroe, Coun. and Mrs. S. F. Hardman, the chairman of Clitheroc Rural Council, Coun. H. Eastwood, the chairman of Bowland Rural Council, Coun. Mrs. S. J. Dow.


Those who have accepted


include Aid R. F. Mottershead, who played a major part in saving the stone, County Coun. Mrs. M. E. Chatbum, and T. Aspin, and Chief Insp. J. L. Ashworth.


Others who will be attending


and Fr. F. Hannan will also be taking part in the ceremony.


The Rev. Mrs. K. M. Hendry Mr. Bill Hargreaves, chair­ Mr. Lance Barrie Jose,


only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jose, of Newton Street, Clith­ eroe, was married on Satur­ day to Miss Janet Cowking, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cowking, of Smelf- thwaites Farm, Newton in Bowland. The ceremony took place at


' f / i


Club committee sacked after drop in takings


Following a drop in profits


of £1,700 during the last six months, members of the Clitheroe British Legion Club passed a vote of “no confi­ dence” in the committee at


the half-yearly meeting. Since the meeting, the club


have been run by a “caretaker” committee of five members.


committee who have retained their office are secretary Mr. Jim Garlick. and president of


Two members of the previous announced his intention to


the club, Mr. Alf Wood. Mr. Wood had earlier


retire and was persuaded to ing of the club in February, it five years the club was built,


committee will call an extra­ ordinary general meeting to 1 report to the members. Mr. Wood said this week that


the committee and officials, including the treasurer, had


111onth1s of this year.


been sacked because members of


shows that in the first six I lb; halibut fillets, 8s 6d lb; her- months of this year “members’ rings is 8d lb; mackerel, 2s lb; efforts", which include the gurnets, 3s 6d lb; Morecambe “one-arm bandit” in the club, Bay plaice, 2s lb; shrimps, 2s 2d raised £1,199 15s 9d, compared pot; prawns 2s 4d per two with £2,197 in the same period ounce; scampi 4s 6d quarter: lsat year, a drop of £998.


the club were concerned at the drop in takings during the fi rrsrt six mUUU5 ui wua jew. The half-vearly balance sheet


Fish: Canadia salmon, 10s lb; | cod fillets, 3s 6d lb; haddock fillets, 4s 6d lb;


plaice 3s 8d


of this year were £974, a drop 3s 5d jib. of £318 on the figure of £1.292 Fruite and vegetables: Honey- for the same period last year, dew melons, 2s 6d to 4s each; Profit for the half year was tomatoes, is '6d to 2s 6d lb;


Bar profits in the first half kippers. 2s 6d lb; cooked salmon Scotoh finnon fillets; 3s 6d lb:


£169 16s 6d, compared with strawberries (Englishi, 2s 8d a £1,869, a drop of £1,700.


-------------------------------------- imported apples, 2s to 2s 6d lb: - VT . .


St. Hubert’s Church, Dimsop Bridge.The bride was given away by her father and wore a full- length crinoline gown of white satin with a net overskirt, hev shoulder-length veil was secured by a pearl and diamante head­ dress.


and stephanotis. The chief bridesmaid was


She carried pink rosebuds , ,


Miss Isabel Mitton. a. friend of the bride, and Miss Rita O'Nieil, the groom’s cousin, was the


satin empire line gown. Both wore white flower head


™ C U L L U ) - * *">■ O’ for beds


At the annual general meet-1 golden delicious apples, 2s 6d lb; English apples. Is 6d lb: oranges


punnit; carrots, 5d lb; French


I to Is 2d each; cauliflowers from 1 Is.


411 to 8d- cach: grapefruit, 9d


A (otul of 4,170 patients 3s; breast. Is 6d: shoulders. 4s were awaiting admission to to


Meat: lamb, loin chops, 7s 6d lb: other chops, 6s to 6s 6d lb; I middle neck. 5s lb: neck end,


les 6s Nfi middle fillets


Blackburn and district hos- Beef. shouldel. steak 6s lb. bone. 6s lb; sirloin, boneless, 7s


pitals on June 30, compared I shm beef, 5s lb; sirloin on the with 4,743 a year ago.


other bridesmaid. Miss Mitton wore a pink


ing of the Hospital Manage- 7s lb; casserole steak, 6s 6d lb: ment Committee on Wednes- second best steak for frying, 7s day.


This was reported at a meet- lb; other boneless roasting beef,


satin empire line gown and Miss O'Niell wore a turquoise


dresses and carried pink and


white carnations. Tlie groom’s cousin. Mr. Michael O'Niell. was the best man and the bride s twin brother, Mr. Russell Cowking. was the groomsman. After the reception at the


Street. Clitheroc. Photo: Regency Studios.


Miss Anne Patricia Rob­


inson, the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Robin­


Craven Heifer Hotel. Chaigley, the couple left for a honeymoon


in Blackpool. They will live at Newton


THREE TROPHIES


AT SABDEN SHOW A silver rose bowl, given by Mr. Alan Green, ol


Sabdcn. will be among the trophies to be presented at the 25th annual Sabdcn Horticultural Show, which takes place tomorrow at the county school.


MP postpones liis visit


Clitheroe, will not be visiting the town next week, as is re­ ported elsewhere in this


Sir Frank Pearson, MP for


don following Parliaments recall due to the Czechoslovak


crisis.


able to fulfill his postponed engagements later n e x t


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It is hoped that he will be . _____


edition, Instead, he will be in Lon­


presented, together with about £40 in cash prizes. The show will be opened by


son. of “Roshayne", Brows- holme. was married on Saturday to Mr. Adrian John Mosby, the only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. Mosby, of Blackpool.


bv the Rev. T. B. Reid at St. Michael’s Church. Whitewell. The bride was given away by


The ceremony was performed


her father and wore a full length dress of white slub satin trimmed with guipure lace. The fullness of the dress at the back formed a train and the shoulder length veil was secured by a satin and lace pili-box hat. She carried a bouquet of yel


sister and Mrs. Marjorie Down- ham, the groom’s sister. The bride’s cousin. Miss Sara Westrop. was a small attendant. They all wore long dresses of


beds occupied during the steak, 5s lb; brisket on the bone quarter ending June 30 was 2s 6d lb; boneless brisket. 5s lb. 1.206.9, and 6.512 patients were Pork: chops. 6s to 6s 6d; admitted, including 2.693 emer- boneless leg of pork. 6s lb; gencies.


The average daily number of 8s lb; fillet steak. 10s lb; minced 6d lb; rump steak for grilling,


were carried out. and there 3s lb. were 56. 771 attendances of out-


blue slipper satin with match­ ing pill-box hats, shoes and gloves, and they carried pink rosebuds, carnations and Illy


of the valley. Mr. Bernard Cass, a friend


of the bridegroom, was the best man and the ushers were Mr. Gordon Hobbs and Mr. Jim Baron, also friends of the groom. The bride's uncle. Mr. Jack


patients and casualties. Of those awaiting admission, general surgical accounts for 1.412.


Flood relief


Robinson, and her cousin, Mr. Hugh Rose, were groomsmen. After the reception at the Whitewell Hotel, the couple left for a honeymoon in the Lake District, with Mrs. Mosby wearing a pale blue dress and coat with lemon accessories. They will live at Mellor


In ail, three trophies will be Helen Robinson, the bride's


low rosebuds and stephanotis. In attendance were Miss


Mr. A. Broadicy. of Sabden, and the chairman will be Dr. B.


daughter's home in Illminster Somerset, the Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. and Mi-s. S. F. Hardman, were appalled by the damage caused by recent floods there and in ihe neighbouring county of


During a recent visit to their


Devon. Now the Mayoress h a s


Brook'. Picture: Hj-ndbum Colour Studios. Clayton-le- Moors.


by her Ladies’ committee dur-i A yard-of-ulc drinking competition will be one of the


decided that the proceeds o! the first event to be organised by her Ladies’ Committee dur-


flood relief fund. ■'Farmers in particular have


suffered enormously.” said the sunerca euvimuusij,


Smith, of Whalley. The show will include sec­


fectionery. in addition to horti­ culture, and the produce will be sold after the show. I t is hoped that more than


i f the". Some^et0^ "oevon attractions at the 42nd annual Chipping Show, to be held on the village playing fields a week tomorrow. The secretary, Mr. Robin


Mayor this week. “The govern- Addyman, saad this week tnat ment grant goes nowhere.”


tions on children’s painting and handicrafts, produce and con­


300 people ivill attend, particu­ larly since the annual C'.itheroe shoiv has been cancelled. Organisers include Mr. J. A.


Padiham, will judge the child­ ren’s painting and handicrafts: Mr. Quinton, of Sabden. eggs; cakes Mr. J. Cliff, of Whalley, and adult handicrafts, Mrs. Parks of Padiham.


Married


50 years The best man and brides­


maids at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawless at Padiham in August 1918 will attend the golden wed­ ding celebrations of the couple on Saturday. Mr. Lawless and his wife,


Mr. J. H. Till, Accrington parks superintendent, and Mr. W. Speight, Padiham parks super­ intendent. Mrs. Slater, of Slade Lane.


Cliff, and Mr. J. Newby, both or Sabden. Judges of horticulture arc


our. , „ . s0 far there had been a “fairly jAugust 31 in the Mayor’s Par- farmers who have entered in


Rally driver will speak


| the sheep and cattle classes. The sheep section in par­ ticular was very strong this


year. In previous years, attendance


Mr. Bnan Redman, of Colne, L 500 a member of the Cooper Form- ’


.a t the show has been from 4 ood- This year there


ula One racing team is to speak has been no agricultuial snow to Blackburn Area Road at clitheroe. and the atten-


,,


the BO AC 500 race at Brands higher than ever. Hatch, driving for J. W. Auto­ motives racing team. At pres-


ent he is out of racing as the , . Sl ^ ’ief!SCiK e a r he won dance at Chipping could be


competing, in the Belgian L ,innevs including s h e e p Grsitiu Pnx.


Mr Redman will talk about cattle, ponies, heavy horses and “The' life of a racing driver” horticulture


, j


Hotel, Samlesbury on Wednes­ day evening.


ate


Elizabeth Simpson and Mr. Ian Andrew May, were mar­ ried on Wednesday week at


All Hallows Church, Mitton. The bride, who is a teacher


Sarah Ellen, of Fadiham Road, Sabden, have lived in this area all their lives and tomorrow they are holding a party to mark .their 50 years of married


life.


children and 19 grandchildren as well as many friends will attend the party. Although they are now both


Mr. and Mrs. Lawless’s eight


in their seventies they are quite active. Mrs. Lawless enjoys television and Mr. Law less is a keen gardner. Three of their sons have


Complaints over club


on Monday discuss further correspondence from the Ace of Spades Club. Whalley, a resident of George Street, and the Lancashire Constabulary, on the complaint of noise and nuisances being made outside


Clitheroc Rural Council will


the club. At their last meeting, the


council received a letter from three householders in George


a letter of complaint to the club, mentioning the annoy­ ance caused by loud Shouting and banging of car doors by people leaving the club. The letter also drew attention


nuisances outside the club. The council decided to send


to the committing of nuisances outside the club, which the council reported to this police.


Street complaining of con­ tinued night and early- morning noises created by the club, and of the committing of


at St. Christopher's, Accring­ ton, is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Simpson, of Castle View, Clitheroe. Tlie bridegroom, the son of


Chipping seeks second seat


The village of Chipping,


which has a population of 1.037, has asked if it can have a second representative on Clith­ eroe Rural Council. At their meeting on Monday


Mr. J. B. May, of Bury Street, Oswaldtwistle, and the late Mrs. May, is a teacher at Haslingden County Secondary Modern


School. Given away by her father,


the bride wore a full length white milano satin gown, with a long train falling from the shoulders. A coronet of orange blossom and pearls secured the shoulder length veil and she carried ved rosebuds.


served in the same regiment of the Coldstream Guards.


Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Elizabetli Simpson, was matron of honour and her niece, Miss Gillian Elizabeth Simpson, was the small bridesmaid.


a full length empire line gown of kingfisher blue milano satin with a broad sash lined with white, and she carried a basket of rosebuds and freesia.


The matron of honour wore


by the Rev. G. B. Parker. Best man was the bride­


The ceremony was performed


groom's brother, Mr. Granville May, and the groomsmen were Mr. Peter Grills, a friend of the groom, and Mr. Richard Simpson, the bride's brother.


cousin, Mr. Gordon Broad, and the bride’s cousin, Mr. John Spuigeon.


The ushers were the groom’s


Swan and Royal Hotel, Olitheroe, the couple left for a honeymoon in Bournemouth.


After a reception at the


a blue and white crimplene coat and hat over a white crimplene dress with white accessories.


Drive, Baxenden,—Photograph: Mr. E. Harrison, of Cllth/woc.


They will live at Coleridge For travelling, the bride wore


letter from Mr. R. Wells, clerk to Chipping


the council will consider "inquiring into the possibilities” Parish Council


of the parish having a second representative.


a


South African post


member of the Blackburn Times editorial staff, flew to South Africa on Wednesday last to take up an appointment on a Port Elizabeth Newspaper. I ^ coffee evening held at Since completing his training olought,ank. the home of Mr. he has been with the Sheffield


Mr. Eric Towner, a former Iracing ClUb’ £25 raised


Star, a member paper of the d “ raised £25 for Chatbum United Newspapers Publica- pa'»jsh Church scout and Cub


. Mrs p x>awson, on Tues- tion group, -------


expects to spend at least two Roger Collins and Mrs. F. years in South Africa.


p Mr. Towner, who was accom- w v- oup. Group


anied by his - ife and baby. Competitions weie iron by I Driver.


MARRIED AT BAXENDEN Wearing a short dress of'


parchment treebark satin and carrying a bouquet of roses and white slephanotis. Miss J u d i t h Catherine Briggs, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Briggs, of Manches­ ter Road, Accrington, was married at St. John’s Church, Baxenden, to Mr. Carlton Pirt, youngest son of Mrs. E. Pirt, of Hambledon View,


Read. The bride was given away by


her father. The Matron-of-Honour, Mrs.


Patricia Lynden, the bride’s rister, wore a dress of king­ fisher blue satin and carried a bouquet of pink roses and


from the bride’s employer, Mr. R. Lynden, of Accrington, and a mirror from the stall-holders at Rawtenstall market. Mr. and Mrs. Pirt will live at Hambledon View, Read.


The couple received a cheque Slaidburn


wedding Miss Joan Margaret Law


stephanotis. The bridesmaid, Debbie Lyn­


den, the bride’s niece, wore a dress of pink broderie. anglaise


and carried a posy of mixed


Brooks and groomsmen Messrs. Michael, Alan and John Briggs. After a reception at the


flowers. Best man was Mr. William


Aspinall Arms, Mitton, the couple left for a honeymoon in Blackpool. The bride'Wore a matching dress and coat of pink crimplene with navy blue accessories.


son, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lawson, of Church Street, Slaidburn, was married on Saturday to Mr. Charles Frankland, the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Frankland, of Settle. The ceremony was performed


dants were her niece, Miss Patricia Lawson, and the groom’s niece, Miss Heather Perfect.


brocade with a matching head­ dress and carried pink roses and carnations.


Miss Taylor wore cerise pink


long dresses of white broderie anglaise with cerise sashes and headbands and they carried pink roses and carnations. Mr. John Todd, a friend of


The small attendants wore Chatbum 227


ASSHETON ARMS DOWNHAM


Dear Readers, Have you heard? The Tindalls have taken over the


tenancy of the Asshcton Arms. Did you visit the Vic­ toria, Clitheroe, if so you would sec them there up until two weeks ago.


the bridegroom, was the best man and Mr. Peter Simpson was the groomsman. The ushers were Mr. Alex


You will find the Assheton a delightful old Inn, full of character, with a. welcoming atmosphere. There


Cameron and Mr. Leslie Law- son. The reception, was held at


are .6 Draught Beers and 20 bottled Beers to choose from, and a varied'selection of Wines and Spirits, in­ cluding draught Sherry from the Wood.


the Hark to Bounty Hotel, Slaidburn. Horseshoes and lucky mas­


by the Rev. G. H. Gaze at St. Andrew’s Church, Slaidburn. The bride, given away by


Sandwiches and Snacks are^erved in the Bar—


her father, wore white bridal satin with a white witchcraft lace overdress and she carried lily-of-the-valley, stephanotis


Freda Taylor, was the brides­ maid and1 tlic two small atten­


and pink roses. The bride’s cousin. Miss


cots were presented to the couple by John Lawson, the bride’s nephew. Tracey Ann Lawson, the bride’s niece, Gary Swindlehurst, the bride’s cousin and Roy Perfect, the groom’s nephew. Mr. and Mrs..Frankland will


Trutex Ltd., Clitherpc, and the bridegroom is a game- keeper on the Gisburnc Park Estate.


try Mussels with Brown Bread or a plate of Ravioli. At weekends chicken in the rough is a tasty dish.


Have you seen the Pendle Suite? The Pendle


Restaurant will open within a few weeks. Meantime bookings are being* taken for Private Parties.


live at Smithy Cottages, Gis- burn. The bride is a machinist at


See you at the Assheton. . P.S.—See Situations Vacant Column. .... 5 Cu. Ft. 3Vj gns. 7 Cu. Ft. 43J gns. tlhie Five Barred Gate B Hanson. I'wo teachers, Miss Flora


a five-a-side football competi­ tion now taking place will be held on the day of the show, and another attraction will be


The semi-finals and final of ItlO owm-iuuMM ------ --


whippet racing organised by the East Lancashire Whippet


result of breaking an arm while Trophies for all the class I


T i-nnliios 11 ° l c


O'


and the open meeting will be | by the ghow president, Mr. H. hoielrdi att.


will be presented “ov,


Bigger attendance expected at 42nd Chipping Show


A total of 3.048 operations 6s lb: spare rib. 2s lb; belly pork roasting loin of pork. 5s 6d to Road opens


Toll Bar Corner, chatburn. has been to some extent relieved this week by the opening of the new stretch of road to


Recent traffic congestion at


northbound traffic. Southbound traffic continues


to use the old road.


had arranged to leave next week to become Superintendent Minister of Newcastle Bruns­ wick Circuit. This is one of the biggest


circuits in the country with nine ministers and a deacon ness. At West Avenue Church, Gosforth Mr. Jobling will have an assistant minister and secretary. Mr. Jobling has been in


Clitheroe tor five years. He will be succeeded by the Rev. Nor man D. Walton of Wigton Road Church, Carlisle.


Safe stolen


£42 was stolen from Salford Post Office. Whalley Road. Clitheroe, during Wednesday


A wall safe containing about night.


remain in office for at least six I was announced that during the weeks.


president of the ditheroe £ 10.000 owing on the premises branch of the British Legion, had been cleared, and the club In six weeks, the “caretaker" had a bank balance of £4.500.


He has, however, retired as I in Whalley Road, the debt of


Shopping guide


Clithcroe Advertiser and Times, Friday, August 23, J96S 7


MINISTER TAKEN ILL ON EYE OF


FAREWELL The Rev. Ronald Jobling. superintendent minister of


the Clithcroe Methodist Circuit was taken ill on Saturday and was unable to preach at his farewell ceremony on Sun­


day. I t was hoped that he would-


be able to preach this Sunday, but he was taken to hospital on Monday and will not now be able to do so. Mr. Jobling


Licence dodgers


fined Five householders were


■■‘A mgm


each fined £5 at Clitheroe yesterday for using tele­ vision sets without licences.


said the houses were visited bv Post Office officials who had been touring the area with a detector ear.


Mr. D. Birtwistle, prosecuting,


Seedall Avenue, said in a letter that she could not afford a licence, “but a friend has now bought me one and has told me I shall never be without one.”


Edith M. Czabrowski. of


Doreen M. Norgrove of Carlton Place, Patricia Knowles, of Faraday Avenue, Maureen Hindlc of Beech Street, and Kathleen Welsh, of Seedal'. Avenue.


The others fined were:


kept television sets lor two years without taking out licences.


Tw0 of the defendants had


Holidays led to


increase


AN increase of 205 in the num­ ber of people out of work in the Blackburn and Darwen. area is due to the effects of the annual holidays. These usually result in a temporary rise at this time of year.


ager for the Department of Employment and Productivity, says vacancies for women and girl workers continue to greatly exceed the number available. The demand for men and boys is not so heavy.


Mr. G. F. Hyland, local man­


people unemployed. This com­ prises 1.241 men: 90 boys; 295 women and 55 girls.


Latest returns show 1,681


men, 544 women and 11 boys and girls; an increase of 53.


There arc vacancies for 149


placed in work each week dur­ ing the past month was 144.


Average number of people


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