»• 1'',T Clitheroc Advertiser 'mid Times, Friday, May 3i, IS^ 7 III


ring's when mrc.s- at in gave


■ tile .cl an c lair


a tlie hiinl


1 the las'.


loiias- iinan- . The > Col. i! lel- 500. in of New- rich


'll to i the


New-


CtUl'C.S Iticlod avail-


acres


-some of which c-Nislcd in ^ Middle Ages. Special features are th. Japanese Gardens, the


of paik offers much, wm, lakes, ponds and waterfS


Pen Deidl'a Wood and , * rhododendrons. Skipton Castle Almost on our doorsten


which commands a splendia view of the Aire S


to speak, is Skipton Caio.


Built on sheer rock hieh above the moat, the caltl?


was unassailable from North. This castle was built with survival in mind, and in


century, Skipton Castle stands in a dominar.' posi tion at the head of High Street. One of me< most pleasant market towns in the North, Skipton Is


Civil War, Skipton Cas-te withstood a three-year by the Roundheads. Dating from the early 14th


recognised as the "Gatewaj to the Dales."


'


fflUNCIL TURNS DOWN ^RCRAFFS KING HALL OFFER


a .supermarket. It was recently offered to the Town Council on what were described as ‘■aitraeiive” terms, but the offer was turned down, and the hall is now for sale. Several


King Lane Hall, subject of long and bitter arguments in Ciitheroe, may become


uinerinarkct concerns have becr^canvassed in the hope that they may buy it. —----— Tfig present owners of the hall, Scercraft Ltd., vacated the premises earlier this year, and n special sub-committee of the


F am o u s


tale o f a n c ie n t


talcs in Greek mythology. ,l,ai of Jnson and the Golden Fleece, is told in the film, 'Mason and ihc Argonauts” showing til the Palladium from Monday to Wednesday, with Todd Armstrong m the


G ree ce One of tlic most famous


title role. In !ho film, Jason, as the


•loan l)o te l R A SME R E


R.AN F—Fully Licensed ^ BAR—Charming Decor looking—Choice Wines


OW OPE N


nc: GRASMERE 223 ME TO ALL PATRONS.


,1,0 legendary Golden Fleece irith its magical powers.


Aji


>w tlio famous Swan"—Word.sworth inous ond finest old coaching Inns.


1-.0 select., .some of the i-'-Wst and bravest Greek r,n-ior,s for his crew and sets oj to find the Fleece.


Jason build., a ship, the Eiseape


Icastii.,. played by Gary Ray- 31011(1. to foil Jason’s plans and £Ct the Fleece himself.


But Pekas send., his son


•;ic help of Medea, played by Nancy Kovack. in order to find V alid c-^cape before Acastus


’■


rON PARI^ ndcr-Li’


^ard, on the AS NIENT TO THE M6 Saxons, starring Janette Scott


•irrivcs. ■V.'o showing is Siege of the


and Ronald Lewis as King Vtlnir's dmigliter Katherine, and Robert Marshall, an outlay Tilio joins King Arthur’s army. King Arthur is threatened by


But it 's snarded by a seven- c iticd Hydra and Jason needs


ends ordained, returns to Thes- fiWo claim hi.s rightful king- foTi from the evil Pelias, but pA


*iia=; sends him off to find


-the spacious building for use os a further education centre, but decided against the scheme. Mr. C. R. Bohn, sales director of Seercraft, and now working


council was formed to look Into the possibility of buying the premises. Lancashire Education Committco a.Lso contemplated buying


at -the Manchester premises of the firm, said this week: "We offered King La-ne Hall to me Council and they decided not to buy it because they could not raise enough money. We


offered it to them in what we thought was a very attractive way of buying it."


Instalment plan


plan, with a down-pajunent now and further payments over a period of 10 years.


I t is believed that the hall was offered cm an Instalment


We have got to get rid of it.” A spokesman for the Bradford firm of auctioneers and


Mr. Bohn added: “We have now put the hall up for sale.


valuers who arc handling the sale said that the hall had been offered to several companies.


interested in property in the towji,” he said. The price was estimated at about £40,000. Eight 5’ears ago, the sale of the hall sparked off one of Ute


“We have offered it to supermarket clients who w'e know arc


Seerapaft Ltd., after the Town Council had turned down a proposal to buy the hall, then used as a cinema and dance hall, for use as a public hall.


Never disclosed


the owners, but after a long debate in council, it was decided not to purchase the hall.


A coimcU committee had negotiated a price of £15,000 with


entirely, and both premises became vacant. Included in the King Lane Hall prop^y is a plot of land


prepared to sell either the King Lane Hall or the former Mount Zion Chapel, in Lowergate ’’if a suitable offer is forthcoming.” Later, the fii'm announced that it was leaving Clllheroe


never disclosed. Twelve months ago. Seeroraft annoimced that they were


behind the building of about 800 square yards. On the land are several garages. Also included are six cottages, five in Lowergate and one in King Lane. The building itself is one of the largest in the district.


Not suiisflcd


special sub-committee appointed to investigate tlie question of buying the hall, said this week that the price which the Irall was offered to tliem was not satisfactory. “We more or less intimated that we wei'e not satisfied with


Aid. Tom Robinson, deputy mayor and ch.iirman of the


attack from the marauding Sa.\ons and the combined f,Torts of Katherine and Robert t,i overthrow them makes an exciting and colourful film The historic story of the


ORcn Bank Holidays Sal — Tues. 1


a.m. daily. Sundays. April 21$t and 2Sth. 11 a.m. May to Sept. Stii iti 11 a.m. on Sundays and ? P*m. on Wednesdays. Thursdays & Saturdairs. Atimibsion — Grounds: Adults t/l| Children 1/6. House (extra) A


1 dults


1 6; Children 1/*. tSfo Reduction lor Parties of 30 and over. Free Car Park. Telephone: Weston*Supcr*Liiard 117


the price and we asked them for a better price. But at the present price there is no thought of buying it at nil.”


The price at which the hall was bought by Seercraft was


biggest controversies in the tmvn’s history. The building was sold by Ciitheroe Co-operative Society to


Left to right, Canon C. F. Goodohild, the Rt. Rev. Michael Parker, Bishop of Bradford, and Col. R. G. Parker, following the Canon's induction as the Vicar of Waddington on Saturday,


ALL SET TO DEAL WITH WHIT HOLHIAY RUSH


croe people wishing to travel by coach on out-of-town trips There were no temporarily will have a large variety of places to choose from.


It the good weather keeps up over Whitsuntide, Clith- ■western Region as a whole, 1 stopped workers in ciitheroe.


.


Motor Sei’vices Ltd., said that several excursions were plan­


A spokesman for Ribble


ned for the weekend—depend­ ing largely on the weather.


planned for Simday including Anglesey, Alton Towers, Scar­ borough, Seven Lakes. Bolton Abbey and Rivington Green,


There wei’C about 12 trips


and about eight places on Whit Monday including Woburn Abbey, a toui' of North Wales and a tour of tho Dukeries, Rtagway airport and Chester Zoo.


mer schedule this weekend with ti-ips to Blackpool from Clithevoo and to Morccambe


Ribble also start their sum­


people had booked ns yet, but as many people left it until the last minute it was diffloult


fettle of Rerke’s Drift is the theme of ’’ZiiUi" .showing again a: the Palladium from Thurs 6.1V to Saturday and starring Stanley Baker. Jack Hawkins and NIichac! Caine. It tcl’.s of the handful of


Canon plans to take up new post at St. Aimes


British soldiers trapped in a lancy mission post by a seem­ ingly never-ending army of Zulus, and their struggle to sur­ vive.


TH1.S WEEK’S ROAD


SAFETY SLOGAN * * - •


Ua tcis(‘ in time


Attractions at IN G A R D EN S


XTON


iCD TIME MUSIC HALL 8 p.H). Ji nrge Raymonds—all seats 5/-


HE TROGGS. 8—11.45, 10,'- USME BAND CONCERT 3—5 Free


t'EA DANCE 3—6 ■if-na


Games Cl)ilclrai's Corner Gardens


CITING "GARDEN LOUNGE" By Out for the whole family


at St. Annes-on-Sea Parish


Church presented a big chal­ lenge. said Canon A. F. Clark, Vicar of Clitheroe and Rural Dean of Whalley, this


week. Tho Canon announced on


Sunday that he was to leave the town in mid-September to take charge of the seaside parish wliich, wltli a population of 15,500, is bigger than the whole of Clitheroe. We will miss Clitlieroe verj’


his family were gi-ateful to the many people who had shown kindness to them, especially ns some of them were not attached to the Pai-ish Ohurcli. He added “AlUiough we arc


much indeed,” he added, “We have been vei-y h.appy here.” Canon Clark said that he and


MRS. CLARK


sorry at the thought of leaving. We view with relish the work which lies before us.”


Memorable


wish for a better parish than Clitheroe. and the seven-and-a- half years he and his family had spent here would most cer­ tainly be some of the most memorable in his ministry. Canon Clark, who was ap­


He said 'that no-one could


METHING TO INTEREST HIE FAMILY AT


id in spacious outdoor enclosures ng larm land now covers an area


TER ZOO


roximately 333 acres Gardens Waterbus Trips tering and Parking Facilities


N DAILY 9 A.M. UNTIL DUSK


ire on request to Dept. M19. ester Zoo, Chester


[RE MUSEUM 3E EXHIBITION


s of coaches In tin Derby's Postillion onirlot -ounso-Tho Baronial ►


waih—


ni-Zoo and Aviarlw-Tns 1,0 Tartan Cafe and mans


An mil


s features dren 6d. Soeolal


t Ofoston^d mile*


’•""‘vulair' O'***


I. reach ol any Pait L^^ Old Hall and Dolls Museum-


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TOPOnHt’GO' PLACES FOR ALL THE FAMILY! ZOO & GARDENS PEN


OIXRM . AIAKV RS . B R£A ms. CIIOENH R S ZOO. PER RIN SE


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Huge Fun Fair Daily kARH E . G08S . WXOK


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„ model VILLAGE. dancing nightly 7pm


E MIA R A A AE EEA A


„ .TOP TEN CLUB ^ (Memb»nj tverir Sundiy 7 p.m,


I ten PIN BOWLING S 32 tines daily from 10 a.m.


.................................. I and every Sat. at 7 p.m,


VISIT the W LOOK ^


MODEL YILLA6H iO U TH PO R T EAL FAMILY OUTING


rom 9 a.m MID-MABCH ed, inoluding many now ^ BOOKINGS BY ARBANGEM


line Southport 4033


I Wrestling Kings Halt ^ Sal. June i at 7.30 p.m, I M


on. next June 3 at 7 p.m*


I SPEEDWAYThisSatTpm S ACES V WEST HAM S. I T.U.C. CENTENARY TROPHY


I STOCK CAR RACING K


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S *4on. next June 3rd 7 pm. S BLA


ES VAUXHALL TROPHY


li Buecial Event this Sal. June 1 at I LU.C. CENTENARY DAY


I BESTAURANTS.BARS.SNACKS » B


R parks lot THOUSANDS


^ /^ZO O PM OPEN CAILYJOam.


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M mlun I T /pm w I


n e l so n sta d ium CARR RD-' NELSON, LANCS


SPEEDWAY


WHIT MONDAY, 3rd JUNE a t 7-30 P.M.


DlV 2 LEAGUE MATCH < N E L S O N B E L L E V U E


WHO WILL BE LANCASHIRE’S TOP TEAM? (ODDS ON NELSON)


fu l l CATERING — PUBLIC BAR


ADMISSION: ADULTS 5 /6 , CHHuDREN 3 /6 fr e e car p a r k


A LIOS N -seemep .1^


for his services as chaplain to the Territorial Ai'my, He was commissioned to the Territorial Army chaplain’s department in


from the post of chaplain to tlio 253 Field Regiment Royal Artil- lei7 at Bolton four years ago, wac formerly chaplain to the 5th Battalion the King’s Own Royal Regiment. Lancaster.


1949. Canon Clark, who retired


pointed an honorary Canon of Blackburn Cathedral by the Bishop of Blackburn, Dr. C. R. Claxton, in July, was the first Vicar of St. Mary’s ClitherM to become a Canon during his incumbency since the days of the late Canon J. H. Wngley. Born in Devon. Canon Clark gained his degree at St Johns


College. Durham, m 1944 ‘^'1“ the toUowing year, after his or­ dination, became curate at st.


Thomas’. Blackpool. In 1948, he went to Lancastei


Prioi'v as curate-in-charge of St George’s, and then four years later, to St. Stephens,


Burnley. WhUe he Stephen's he was appointed


Rural Dean of He was instituted as yioar “


St. Mary’s OUtheroe, te MW and in the same year was


awarted the TetriM*^ Rffleiency Decoration


(TJ3.)


JQRIUW M . RiPIlllUM . O -Ain IJC SUES . GBtAI APt HU [MUAIU


FOMO


dent of the Rotary Club of Clltheiroe and a tenner member of the Diocesan Advisory Com­


Canon Clark is a past presi­


mittee. At present he is chairman of


the Dilapidations Board, which look.s after all tire vicarages m the diocese.


Football Club, he is married with two sons, Stephen, aged 19, who Is reading medicine at St 'Tliomas’ Hospital, London, and Andrew, aged 15. who is a pupil at Rossall School. As well as losing their Vicar,


A keen .supporter of Burirley CANON CLARK


,the M.U. Diocesan Committee, Mrs. Clark serves on many


Church bi-anch, she serves on


other committees, including tire House Committee of St. Denys’ Church of England Children’s Society Home, the Whalley Abbey House Committee, the British and Foreign Bible Society Committee and the M.U. Social Problems Commit-


dent of the Inner 'Wheel Club of Clitheroe. She was the foun­ der of the Clitheroe and District Ladles’ Luncheon Club Committee, teimed five years ago. shortly after she and her husband came to CUthoroe. and


t6C> ’This year Mrs. Clark is Presi­


fi'om Whalley. The spokesman said few


to estimate how many people would be going on the trips. “As far as local trips are


concerned, Skipton is again proving most popular.” He pointed out, however, that at Whit there was usually a big influx ol people into Clithcroe .and district and Hie company was usually booked solid taking people back to sm'rounding towns. Hodder Motor Service had a


105 out of work ill Ciitheroe


I women arc unemployed in Olitheroe. according to the lat­ est monthly figures issued by


A total of 14 men and 31


I the Ministry of Labour. This represents 1.1 per cent


, or 71,751 persons in the North


I of the estima-ted working popu­ lation. as against 2.4 per cent,


‘HAPPY’ BOY HANGED


HIMSELF AT SCHOOL Pupils of a special school Dr- Brown that on FrWay,


near Coventry who went looking for a Dunsop Bridge boy, who was missing from his bed, found him hanging from a beam in the school’s assembly hall. This was stated at the Nun­


eaton, Warwickshire, inquest on Tuesday on Stephen Lay-


cock, aged 1®- Closes Cot­ tage, Dunsop Bridge


Grange Special School. Mr. George Marshall, told the North Warwickshire Coroner, Dr. John Brown, "I have no idea what happened. I cannot believe that ho could have taken his own life."


The headmaster of Exliall Happy


Laycock, said h;s son had been partdaUy sighted since birth


Stephen’s father, Mr. Alan


but he did not suffer a great deal from Ills handicap, and was extremely happy at the


school. He was tradning to be an elec­


trician, and had been told he had done well in recent exami­


Stephen as a boy of above aver­ age intelligence, who was well


nations. Mr. ‘M a r s h a l l described


liked by ah. “Just before nis death he was particularly jolly and looking forward to a dance .the following


day.” Mr. L. Jones, a teacher, told


when Stephen was missed from his bed at midnight, he and some pupils went to look for him.


boys found Stephen hanging by an electric wire from a beam the stage in the school’s


Mr. Jones described how the


assembly hall. He tried to untie the knot


aromid Stephen’s neck, but it was too tight. A police officer who went to


the school said a stool and step-ladder were near Stephen’s body. The wire had been wound


;


around a strong beam. After pathologist Dr. A. J.


Smith said the cause of death was asphyxia due to hanging, the Coroner recorded a verdict that Stephen look his own life.


No more flooding so Lucas return to Clitheroe


After receiving guarantees that flooding at Carlton Mill,


Clitheroe, is to be averted by the provision of concrete cul­ verts, the firm of Joseph Lucas Ltd. ■will be moving back


into the premises next week. The mill, on Highlield Road.


has been empty for almost two ycEirs since Lucas’ left it be­ cause of flood damage. But it has recently been re­


novated, and the firm has re­ ceived assurances from the Borough engineer and surveyor, Mr, J. Newton Bell, that work Is to be carried out shortly to avert flooding from Mearley Brook, which runs alongside


the mill. TTie mill will be used ter lag­


ging pipes used In the manu­ facture of jet engines, work which has been done until now at the firm’s Hapton works.


Vacancies


these premises will be needed for a large export order, the lagging work is to be transfer­


■With tile possibility that


red to Olitheroe. Most of the employees will


similar story to tell with few bookings, but expected people to go in at the last minute. They were nmning excursions


to Blackpool, Seven Lake.s, Rhyl, Morecambe, Windermere, Bowness, Redc.ar and Chester Zoo. Clitheroe police are taking special


Of a sergeant and three police constables and the traffic patrol at Whalley over Whit, which would be the case every week­ end during the summer.


Whit. A police spokesman said there would be the usual detail


no precautions pected Id Clitheroe. but Whal- Mrs. J. Roberts, of Sunnydffle, Lancaster Drive, Edisford No traffic problems were ex- i lYU iroiiii; uiuuiviua wcic u.\


ley would most likey be “chock- block”. GIsbum police are expecting


heavy traffic Uirough the vil­ lage if the good weather keeps up. Said a spokesman: “We will have five police officers on duty at one time or another lus a few special constables.” He said that the junction


. i.rN « i t .. r\ •


Clitheroe. Given away by her father,


with the Settle Road, in the evening and the Burnley road n the moniing were the most likely to bo affected by traffic jam.s. Visitors to Clitheroc will find


crystal satin witli .a coat of witchcraft lace falling into a full train. Her short bouffant veil was secured by a flowered headdress and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and lily of the valley. The chief bridesmaid, Megan


the bride wore a full-lengUi empire-line sheath dress of


be transferred from Hapton, but tliere may be ■vacancies in the near future, a spokesman ter the firm said this week. In addition, the large area


Conconlrating on


lished Clitheroe firm of wine and spirit merchants, are leaving their premises In Castle Gate tomorrow.


a firm of property developers. The whole of Whiteside’s


The shop has been sold to


business will now be concen­ trated at their Shaw Bridge, Clitheroo, premises, which will be open for six days a week.


ton sad: "We are leaving be­ cause of economics. It is far


Manager, Mr. John Rush-


easier to run all of the busi­ ness from one place,"


outside the mill will be used for storing cases of finished jet pipes and for storage of parts for Government orders.


for ; 'T '


House fetches £3,700


Brungerly Avenue, Cllthei’oe was sold by auction on the premises on Wednesday for £3,700.


A scml-detadied house. 11. M'iss Elizabeth Jane Roberts, only daughter of Mr. and -i


Park, Clitheroe, was married at Low Moor Methodist Church on Saturday to Mr. Andrew Crane, of Garnett Road


semi-detached country cottage, 2, Pendle 'View, was auctioned on the premises ter £1,400. Auctioneers were HoUiersall


On Tuesday at Rimmgtcm,


and Forrest, Bank Sale Room, Clitheroe.


Retired director died after being


several places in which to obtain a meal. Several cafes and i-estaurants will be open evei-y day, although the Clith­ eroe Chamber of Ti'ade has recommended that shops in tlio I Bennett wore a full-length dress


Smith, wore a full-lengWi em­ pire-line dre.ss of blue wild silk with IV bodice and sleeves of witchcraft lace and she carried a bouquet of white carnations. The small attendant, Susan


town should close Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Most hotels ai'e expecting a


glut of customers and at least two have stocked up in readi­ ness.


of white broderie anglaise and carried a posy of pastel flowers. Both had white flowered head­ dresses. Best man was Mr. Trevor


is expected to stay for tlie early part of the Whit holiday, the Barton Hall meteorological office could not say whether it would last.


Although the sumer weather


Soroptiiiiists’ speaker


ton, a chorister at Westmins-1 ter Abbey for some six years, was the speaker at a recent meeting of Olitheroe Soropti- mist Club. In 1953 he was the senior


Mr. Davdd Brown, of Acci'ing-1


OBITUARY Mr. T. SlHtlard


still selves on it. She is also a voluntary helper


Re-elected


the people of Clitheroe will also bp losing a tireless social wor­ ker in Canon 01ark’.s wife. Mar.


rions with which ^ e is most S y involved is the Mothers'


of the church organlsa-


Union and, in addition te her member^ip ol the Panslr


■White Hall. Grindleton, was re-elected cliairman of Bow land Rural Council at the annual meeting on Monday. The Council’s first woman


Coun. Mrs. S. J. Dow, of


chaimian is entering her second year of office. Coimty Coun. T. H. Aspin, of


at the Oxfara shop, opened in Clitheroe several months ago.


chorister wheai the Queen was| crowned. Mr. Brown said tlic clioir were in the Abbey for nl-1 most eight hours that day and that six months was .spent I practising tlie various anthems and .special music for the Coro-1 nation. A vote of thanks was given | by Mrs. B. Blair-Bi'yan.


Garden fete £ 2 0 0


Meadoweroft, Waddington, was re-elected vice clialmian.


r a i S C S XiZUU l


den fete held by tho Preston District Committee in Whalley Abbey on Saturday, was opened by the 'Vice-Chancellor of Lan caster University. Mi'. Clwles Carter Also present were the Bishop


spinners, Mr, Thomas Stuttard of Riverside, Sawley. died in Preston Royal Infirmary. He


A i-etired company director of Sabden firm of weavers and


was 82. Mr. Stuttard came to the dis­


Reeves, groomsman Mr. Joe Roberts; bride's brother, and usher Mr. John Waddington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. S. Joselin. After a reception at the


pinned under wall A father received severe head and brain injuries and


later died after helping his son to remove a stable wood


section wall, it was stated at an inquest on Monday. ■While grappling with the sec-


Calderstones stages exams


Spread Eagle Hotel. Ban'ow, the couple left for a honeymoon in the Lake District. The brltle wore a crtxim and joillow suit with matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Crane will live


in Garnett Road, Clitheroe.


been selected by the General Nursing Council ter England and Wales to be an examination centre in connection with the Final Examination ter the Registered Nurse for the Men­ tally Subnormal Certificate (R. N.M.S.)The examinations, practical and oral, will be held in tlie Calderstones Ho^ital Scliool of Nursing on Thunsday and Friday, June 13 and 14. In addition to seven candi­


Calderstoncs Hospital has


tion. Ml-. Thomas Stuttard retired Company director, over­ balanced and was pinned to Oio floor His son, Mr. Anthony Thomas


one of the oldest ooaching houses in the town and Whiteside’s still hold a full licence as opposed to an "off liconoe.”


The Castle Gate shop is


SHOPPING GUIDE


per lb; plaice fillets. 7s per lb; haddock, 4s 6d per lb; cod fil­ lets, 3s 6d per lb; heriings. Is lOd per lb; mackerel, 2s per lb; fresh crabs, 3s 2d per lb; special buys, hake-fillets, 4s lb.


Pish, halibut flUets, 8s 6d


lb; skate, 5s lb; Scotch salmon 18s lb; Canadian salmon. 10s lb: chilled Scotch salmon. 13s 6d lb; pickled herrings, 5d each; pra'wns, 2s 4d per two ounces; scampi, 4s 6d quarter: fresh cooked salmon. 3s 6d quarter; fish cakes, 51d each;


Morecambe Bay plaice. Is 6d


pike. 2s 6d Ib. Meat; New sca.son’s spring


lamb: shoulder. 5s Ib; leg. 6s


lb- middle ffilet, ®.s li>: 'om chW, 7s 6d lb: other chops, from 5s to 6s 6d Ib; breast. Is Od. lb; neck end. 3s lb; middle


neck, 5s lb. Proit and vegetables: local


- ' 5


Stuttard was Intending to turn the wall over, said Preston de­ puty coroner, Mr. Maiuice Wil­ kinson.


Fainting


verdict, he said: "The medical evidence suggested that Mr. Stuttard might have suffered a spell of dizziness or fainting, although there is po direct evi­ dence of it.” Pathologist, Dr. W, G. Owen


Recording a misadventure


dates from the hospital, student nurses from Hospitals in North and East Lancaihire and parts of Yorltehire will be attending the centre to take their final examinations.


Wlialley boy injured


trict in 1954 from Leeds after previou-sly living In Cheshire and North Wales. Until 1964 he was 0 company director in a lumily firm of weavers and spinners. During the flr.sl World War, he served in Fi'.ance as a Cap-


The Langley House Ti'ust gar-1 Marion, sons Anthony Thomas Mr. Sluttard leaves a widow


place at Grindleton Paridi Church yesterday.


of Blackburn and the Chairman of the North West Lancashire Methodists, the Rev. G. Maland. .......... Owing to the weather, it was I £td. for more lhan 30 years,


Mr. H. Roberts


Mr. Harry Roberts, a bus driver ter Ribble Motor Services


afternoon, and more than £200 was raised ter the Trust fund for the rehabilitation of dis­ charged prisoners.


Whit holiday sop Bri^e.^^^rngton. Simd |


biu-n, Waddington and West Bradfoi'd wlU be closed on Whit


Monday. Sub post offices in CUtheroe will also be closed on Tuesday.


held in the Abbey Conference died in Queen's Park Hospital. House for the most part of the Blackbmm. on Tuesday, aged 55, A native of CUthevoe. he mar-


vied Mrs. Annie Roberts in 1933 and lived at Brownlow Street. He was a member of the


British Legion, Low Moor Social and Working Men’s Clubs, and in his youth was an active


plitJiPttMi and iilie sub post ] Hu whs ossoclRtcd wi’tn St. S K k B a ^ a l Eaves i jX James’s Church. Clitheroe. The S i n X n ' Sl^d- Rev. G. Campbell was to con-


Tho Head Post Office inUwmnmer and hiker. interment


at Clitheroo cemetery today with Mr. Roberts' frilow-drivers forming a guard of honour.


He is survived by his wife.


sold by auction In the Wadding- first time in the Senior Depart- ton Reading Rooms on Tuesday ment of Moorland School, Gllth- for £5,100.


bungalow in wadddngton, was pupUs will be accepted for the


Sold for £5,100 1 School changep “Bel-Royal", a semi-detached


Turner and Son of Bentliam, near Lancastei’.


The auctioneers were Richard in the past, girl eroe in September.


pupils from the age of 11 to 16 have all been borders.


and boy limited number of day Royal Artillery.


and John Ayrton and two gnmdchildren. Service and intei'ment took


boy who ran out in fi'ont of a bus on his way to school on Monday moming was knocked down and received a fractured skull and fractured thigh. The boy, Christopher Dixon,


An cighteyear-old ’Wlialley


was taken to Accrington Vic­ toria Hospital, where he was yesterday stated to be “poorly.” He is still unconscious. Christopher, of Queen Mary


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Re-routed


ted in the small party of CUtheroe Royal Grammar s c h o o l pupils and two masters on their way to Lugano, Switzerland, to be re­ routed through Belgium and


The French crisis has resul­


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said the head and brain in­ juries which caused death were conslstenit with Mr. stuttard ha'ving hit the floor. He had an enlarged heart


Germany. The two masters in chai-ge


and there was some evidence of scarred heart muscle ivihich could account for fainting attacks.


of the party are the deputy head, Mr. E. Pearson and the head of the French department, Mr. G, Llghtbown.


yesterday, the holiday will last more than seven days.


Travelling by boat and rail, .4 '.'4 ; ,.‘.t ‘■J. ■ffr' . ■ '.■I)' , '4 ’


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Terrace. 'Whalleij’. was struck by a car overtakdng the bus, The driver was Mr. B. W. Wrigley. of primrose Mount, Clitheroe.


hospital on Sunday evening after a head-on collision out­ side Slaidbum Church. Driver of one car, Eric Speak,


Four injured Four people were taken to


of Whipp Avenue, Clitheroe, and his passenger, Isobel Mit­ ten, of Meadowtop Farm. Slald- bitrn, received cuts and brui­ ses. John Barry Mason, of


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Dimple Inne, Garstang, driver of the other car also received cuts end bruises, and his pas- senger, Peter Benbow, of Beech


Road, Qarstang, received head injuries.


and District branch of the Lan- casliire Ladies' Social Section of the NFU held tlielr monthly meeting at tlie Whltewell Hotel, presided over by Mrs. a Wil­ kinson. Mrs. O. Perry, of Hurst Green,


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