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Surely it could never be as bad again During a conversation


with an old friend in the Market Place f began to contemplate on things and


events in those winters of 1940-41 and in particular that terrible affair of 1947- 48.


one time farmed on the slopes of Burn Fell, told me of the struggles lie had during those ■hazardous winters, in getting to Newton and Slaidburn, He spoke of th e difficulty


able, with such a bitter wind, that tiie conversation should be concerned wi t h the weather. Obviously there was going to be some snow for this is the time of year when we can expect the dykes to be fdled with either black or white. Then, my friend, who at


As we stood, it was inevit­


song title—“Those were the days my friend." They were


indeed, and I could sym­ pathise, for I doubt if there has ever been such severe conditions within l i v i n g memory.


seem, after such obnoxious experiences it is with some pleasure that I recall some outstanding events of those bitterly cold days and nights.


However, strange as it may


both in the Kibble and Hod- dor valleys, and can speak from experience of happen­ ings throughout the lengthy period when from morning to night I traversed the country­ side held in the steel like grip of an artic winter.


1 had my share of these


in maintaining water sup­ plies. with drhiking water constantly being frozen in domestic wells, and when in cases of emergency of having to walk several miles to the nearest telephone. In that conversation, and


later as I write. I am repeat­ edly reminded of the current


world of telephone communi­ cations. have made a repeti­ tion of my own experiences impossible. Even if the tem­ perature were below freezing for months on end with snow, winds and blizzards the scenes and conditions on the fells and more exposed heights can never be repeated. Those were the days my


Progress, particularly in the


friends when most tasks, both industrial and indeed most hard tasks had to be under­ taken by muscular efforts.


Mechanical devices we know to day were, in that not. so distant past, imthought of.


roads was a thing of the future and most of our roads in the rural areas had to be cleared of snow by spade and shovel.


Even “gritting" of the main


structive and peace-like undertaking. However, to return to the


did pot sain noticeable impetous until after the war when most of the “know-how” discovered in that conflict was diverted to a more con­


The mechanical revolution


time written concerning the happenings of those never-to- be-forgotten winters.


Broken


keep a day to day diary of the period but amongst my notes I read—Waddington Fell road completely blocked’, ‘snow drifting over walls to a depth of five to ten feet!’ And. ‘After howling, swirl­ ing blizzard came a respite


Unfortunately, I did not


subject of my friend’s con­ versation. Following this I went home to begin turning- up some old note-paper jot­ tings which I had at that


when damage could really be assessed’.


where and on the higher ground electricity and tele­ phone cables and wires were


There was chaos every­


broken. Communications and services were stopped arid constantly being disrupted


a survey of the devastation On top of the fell between Waddington and Newton were the main overhead junc­ tion line maintaining com­ munications, under normal


How vividly I recall makim-


conditions with Slaidburn and Dunsop Bridge,


chaotic. Instead of the neat regular lines of telegraph poles and uniform wires there was a mass of entwined knotted conductors.


Here the scene was just


sudden strain on the stout poles which, in turn, beiiw


with a tremendous coverin'* of i Ce remained heavily weighted until, unable to carry' any more collapsed This consequently led to a


These, having been coated


unable to withstand the un­ equal tension snapped like ma tell sticks. Stays, strong enough to withstand enor­ mous stresses failed to stab­ ilise tile poles and they too


snapped as if they were made of string.


an inch in diameter became covered and assumed fan­ tastic dimensions. Several being covered to reach a diameter of four inches.


Wires, normally a 16 th. of


heights beyond the Moor­ cock and near Walloper Well in unbelieveable conditions, and have no hesitation in ' saying that had all this occurred 20 years later then engineers everywhere would have been ‘out in sympathy'.


I saw men working on the


good—remarkably good—as tile telephone engineers struggled to maintain com­ munications with the Hod- der valley.


In general, spirits were


then, following a day and nights of freezing snow and ice one and then another again collapsed.


New poles were erected and


heartening to say the least, and more than one of these tough and often young lines­ men became overcome with the cold as they too collapsed whilst belted at the "top of a pole. Everything — poles, arms,


The struggle was dis­


wire and insulators were com­ pletely encased in several inches of clear ice and as the men worked snow swirled across the surrounding fells clinging to great-coats, eye­ brows and other facial adorn­ ments until, ■ after an hour or so it was difficult to even ■recognise a friendly face.


time just over 20 years ago and to which I now refer read—‘Overcoats were stiff and rigid with coat-tails as hard as a sheet of metal’. Several men- wore goggles to protect the eyes from the fine particles of snow and ice, driving unhindered across this wild and onen wilderness of frozen snow.


. My notes, written at that Solid


like a chapter from the diary of an Arctic expedition in­ stead of an exploit which took place within five or six miles from the centre of Clitheroe.


Now, looking back, it-reads


eral months when vehicle’s radiators froze solid in a few minutes (anti-freeze had


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arranged to music and shown by the Son et Lumiere method delighted members of Wiswell Women’s Institute at their January meeting held in Barrow School. They were shown by Mr.


over by the president, Mrs. M. Hopwood, who announced that Mrs. A. Harrison, a member, would be leaving toe village. The Christmas treat for the


Seed, of Penwortham. He was thanked by Mrs. I. Thompson. The meeting was presided


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village before Christmas singing carols and they col­ lected £o for Multiple Scler­ osis. They were Jane Clegg,


Girols Five children toured the


And do not forget these conditions prevailed for sev­


still to be marketed) and brakes became locked in a very short time.


freeze continued ’wild life suffered to a tragic degree. The rivers were frozen and the small stream solid. Dip­ pers and kingfishers suffered most and were brought to near extinction.


Of course, as the great


soon succumbed and it was seven years before ’these songsters began to show any appreciable increase in their numbers.


Thrushes and blackbirds


of all our feathered resi­ dents — displayed their characteristic ‘toughness’ and it was several weeks before


Grouse—surely the hardiest


they retreated from the bleak heights to the more con­ genial lowlands.


main a mystery as the fells and fields were under a thick frozen blanket of snow for months with temperatures below freezing all the time.


How they survived will re­


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Jim sets


a hot pace!


Jim Smith, a former


Clitheroe man, has won the 55 e.c. South African Moto-cross ’ Championship


ted to a depth of almost three feet adding to what I recall as a winter never to be forgotten.


NATURALIST. Indeed, the frost penetra­


beth, Jim and his wife Mavis emigrated in 1966. He Is tile son of Mr. Edward Smith, of Hanson's Farm, West Bradford. The championships took


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been collected by the carol singers at Christmas and it was decided to support three


vision supper snack. Members mado unusual


each gained three points in the competition for a tele­


fancy dress prizes. Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Dean


-time and Mrs. Ellis read the birthday greetings. Supper was served by Mes-


dames Burnop, Leach, Lock- ley, Moorhouse and Mills.


Dunsop Bridge


Women’s Institute Mrs. Elaine Marsden, an


cx-membef of Dunsop Bridge Women's Institute was wel­ comed by Mrs. T. Wood, president when she gave a film and a talk of her recent trip to Mexico.


children will be on January 25, when they will be taken to see a pantomime in Clith­ eroe. A party will be held at Barrow School afterwards. On Tuesday, January 28.


Christmas party is to be given several times more, for th e . Blackburn Multiple Sclerosis Club. There will be a visit to a


The Concert given at the


there will be a meeting in Clitheroe to discuss the pos­ sibility of a WI market.


clear insight to the way of life in Mexico and in parti, cular connection with the 1968 Olympic Games.


jectionist The colour slides gave a


guest speakers who also judged the monthly compe­ tition “Holiday Souvenir.”


Mullen; 2, Mrs. Woo'd, Mrs.. Rushton.


Winners were: l. Mrs.


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which Wiswell is the hostess Institute, will take place in Clitheroe on April 30. I t will be attended by Pendleton, Sabden and Wh'alle.v WIs. A day trip to London was


suggested for the summer outing.


Walsh, Mrs. I. Thompson, Mrs. A. Waring and Mrs. M. Whittl'd].


Grindleton


Women’s Institute Mrs. J. Simpson presided


members standing in silence in remembrance of Miss M. N. McArthur, the ex-treasurer of the Institute. Mrs. Simpson introduced


over the monthly meeting of Grindleton Women’s Insti­ tute. The meeting opened with


for a “Four line verse on a New Year’s Resolution” was won by 1. Mrs. D. Eglin; 2, Mrs, K. Haydock and joint third, Miss M. Lytle and Mrs. A. Hodkinson. A mystery par­ cel was won by Mrs. M. Hop- wood. Tea. hostesses were Mrs. F.


The monthly competition


show in Blackburn on Febru­ ary 28, organised by Mrs. L. Haivorth. A jumble sale is planned for. March 14. The group meeting, at


as delegate to the AGM in London in June.


accompanied the party with Mrs. Dowle who made the arrangements.


children went to the Palace Theatre, Sandylands. More- cambe to see the pantomime “Cinderella” starring the television personality, Danny Ross. Mrs. Wood, president,


Paulo trip A coach of parents and


made for the annual dinner at the Hark to Bounty Inn, Slaidburn on February 12. Mrs. J. Shepherd was chosen


read from Nazareth House, Lancaster for toys donated by members at Christmas. Final arrangements were


A thank you lelter was Mrs. R. Roe thanked the Mr. Marsden acted as pro­ headdresses for the social


charities this year and also an amount for. the children's


Meet our Correspondent


Hudson's mother made teas and snacks for ramblers and walkers, helped by her daugh­ ter who now has taken over - and is carrying on the tradi­ tion since her mother died a year ago,


Cottage 51 years ago and has lived there ever sinoe. Her home is really two cottages made into one large one. For about 60 years Hiss


ments arc provided all year round—Miss Hudson catered for 54 peoplo the weekend be­ fore last—and the walkers come from a wide area, somolimes as far way as Bradford. Buses arc rathor infrequent


The snacks and refresh­


in Miss Hudson's district so she doe$ her shopping In


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Women’s Institute At the monthly meeting of


- W om ^ v /S is t t tu te ,f in a l . ''"V.v-'—'V'efUi we-r'nwu- feir-


Knowle Given and Dutton.


■the children’s party 0n Satur­ day. y, -


we’.comai 'the speaker, Miss GrcenalH’ho gave a talk on the workof the Parish Coun­ cil. Shelias thanked by Mrs. Lund.


Mrs.'Colinson, the president


prettiest chocolate box lid, was won by Mrs. J. Collin- son; 2, Ms. J. Forrest.


The fempetition for the


business, here was no time for a serai half-hour.


Due to the length of the Slaidburn


Women’s Institute Member; of the Women’s


Institute met in the Village


ing was presided over by Mrs. L. C. Klng-Wiilkinson.


: -'. Valia.


slides was shown by Mrs. R. Lamb of Sfaidburn on Aust- . .


A selection • of coloured


the WI' spent more than a year with hoi- husband in Western Australia visiting their daughter and son-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Harrison. They took many slides of the country.


Mi’S. Lamb, a member of


projectionist. Thanks were expressed by Mrs. E. New- liouse.


Mrs. J. Looming was the


Young Farmers Club had an .open meeting in the Village Hall, when Mr. Man and Mr. Terry, of the Milk Marketing Board presented two films. Allan Newhouse presided, and a vote of thanks was given by Harvey Robinson.


Young Fanners On Monday evening, the


the Clitheroe Liberal Asso­ ciation drew attention to the average weekly debt


When will this growing loss be cheeked?


I11 the early part of 1968,


Mrs. Barlow of Waddington who gave a talk on being. “An English Housewife in India." Having lived in Madras for


ing and amusing account of her day to day life with all its problems and rewards. Thanks were expressed by


Mrs. R. Hethcrington. A competition, judged by


many years. Mrs. Barlow gave the members a very interest­


the Library, and from a perusal of the figures for the year ending March 31. 1968, one can deduce that the actual actual loss was ap- proximaely £88 a week. Many people in the town


ing. a letter of thanks was read by th e . president from the Blackburn Hospital Man­ agement Committee, thanking members for the Christmas presents . donated for the patients of Clitheroe Hospital. It was agreed by the meet­ ing that as they were the only


Institute in the area to do this, they would continue to do so in future' years. It was also agreed to send


Mrs. Barlow “This belonged to Grandma" was won by Miss C. Smith; 2, Mrs. I. Mil­ ler; 3. Mrs. Wrathall. During the business meet­


Clitheroe Liberal Association, accept that this may be an unreasonable task—at least in the short term. We feel, however, that


this was £80 a week. The Council have now made avail­ able their Abstract of Accounts, by placing this in


incurred by the Civic Hall. As is now widely known,


estimated expenditure at £6.945 and actually spent £7.728, estimated income at £4.720 and actually obtained £4.166. The difference between the


are a.ware of the difficulties in trying to run the Civic Hall on a profitable basis. Many people, including the


is it any wonder that one becomes ' rather sceptical about tile Council’s estimates


creasing' expenditure to run


of the council’s estimates for 1968/69 may suggest that thev are in fact doing this. For example, the estimated


a ' donation. to the Clithcroe Physiotherapy Centre as a memorial to Miss M. N. McArthur.


made for the dinner at the Duke of York, Grindleton.


Rimington


Institute, ; enjoyed “.a talk given by a.local solicitor at


Women’s Institute Members of the Women’s


; connected with ithe law and his experiences and answered questions. Mrs. Dean expres­


this month’s meeting. He gave details of his work,


sed thanks. The president, Mrs. Bair- stow announced that £30 had


Final arrangements were


what is reasonable is to ex­ pect the Council to actively try to prevent this weekly loss front increasing. A superficial examination


expenditure for the year is £8,413 and the estimated in­ come is £4,150. The Council in fact, is budgeting for a loss of £81 a week, which would be an improvement on last year. A closer examination proves


estimated loss and the actual loss was £1,337. After ,two years like this


for this'hall? Leaving aside the ever in­


they would receive fi4 .m but actually received £4,16b, in 1967/68 they estimated to receive £4320 but actually received £4,099, while in 1968/69 they have estimated to receive £4,150.


years. In 1966/67 they estimated


more disturbing. In 1967/68 the Council estimated its ex­ penditure on the Civic Hall as £7,601. I t actually spsnt £8,707-


more than £1,000 more, or a 14 per cent error on the original estimate. At tiie same time in


1967/68 it estimated that in­ come would be £4.32o when it actually was £4,009—some £321 less. If you add the two figures


■ tween • expenditure and in­ come was £1,427 more than the Council estimated.


together, it is apparent that the eventual difference be-


the Council is budgeting to receive less and less income Iron; the Civic Hall. In this


increased expenditure and increasin'1 public concern


It is apparent that despite ■


financial vear they expect to receive £570 less than they


expected in 1966/67. Mv ivlint in going into fig­


whether there is any evidence that the' Council is attempt­


ures" 1 kc this is to establish


ing to redlice-the weekly debt on the Civic Hall.


Previous years are any guide, their estimates are over-


I would suggest that, nf


gest that the progressive drt riom ion in both , actual


optiniistic. I would also sug­


and estimated income^ shows a lack of concern at the pub­


. . ■


the Civic Hall, one can obtain a clearer'indication °r ho'v intent the Council are on In­ creasing income by studying tiie figures for the last three


1067/68 was an exceptional year, ana one should not take notice of one year’s figures. In 1966/67 the Council


New it may be argused that


lic disquiet about the ■ Civic Hall and a continuing failure to attract income which is only equalled by a continuing inability to hold down ex­ penditure. I can only repeat that-no


there is no evidence of this in either' the Council’s inten­ tions or performance, and. can only assume that the ' situation is beyond their .


can expect is to try to check ever-increasing loss. Wo . are concerned that


competence. M. B. Newell, .Chairman/


Clitheroe Liberal Association. Ratepayers


object • “ This is development


gone mad ” — s tr an ge words, you may say, but they were expressed by a responsible Clitheroe rater payer when I showed him a letter, that had been sent by the .Town Clerk : to residents in Princess Avenue and parts of Pim­ lico and Chatbiirn Road, all of which residential area bounds- three sides of a small field behind.'the Waggon and Horses. The letter states that per­


. silos, each measuring 20 feet : in diameter and 40 feet tall. I t is scarcely surprising ;


mission is being sought from th e planning- authority for the erection on this land of three' high circular' grain


reasonable person expects thfc Civic Hall to be profitable overnight. The Clitheroe Liberals’take the view that the least one


Jubilee Terrace and Holden Street have been the.unhappy victim of this form of creep­ ing extension since the arrival of Castle Castings a comparatively few years ago.


of “works buildings” into re­ sidential parts cf . our Borough is an old game and must be resisted In every way possible. Ratepayers in Brook Street,


that the local residents are indignant at this proposed devaluation of their property. This systematic extension


Hall, when the monthly meet­


Hill Foot Cottage, Twlston has been our Downham cor­ respondent for just over six months now. She was born in Hill Foot


Miss Kathleen Hudson, of r ’’'"I 't ’ n‘, V West Bradford


Wliisl anil iloniinocs A most happy and success--


ful Basket Wihist and Domino Drive was held in the Sun­ day School, West Bradford, on Monday evening last.


. Members and friends of St. Catherine’s Church, number­ ing nearly 100, attended, and the money raised was on behalf of the Church funds.


C. F. Goodchild thanked all those who helped to make the evening so successful, and Mrs. Goodchild presented the prizes.


The vicar, the Rev. Canon


Nelson on Fridays and in Clitheroe on Tuesdays.


interests are knitting, read­ ing and baking, especially for the people who arrive for re­ freshments.


Among her pastimes and


ramblers Miss Hudson.would find hor home too largo for her but the added rooms mean she is able to accommo­ date 30 for tea.


If it were not for those


Tomlinson and Mrs. White- well and Mr. S. Wilson. Ladies: Mrs. S. R. Green, Mrs. Russell and Mrs. B. Han­ son. Mrs. K n i g h t and Mr. Dominoes: Mrs. M. Wood,


The prize winners were:— Whist: Gentlemen: .Mrs.


Knowles. Mr. J. Birtle acted as MC,


Women’s Institute At the opening of the


formed. She carried out her duties as a committee mem­ ber very conscientiously. Mrs. Gregg, from the


Institute and it was due, in no small measure, to her work. thnt t-he Institute was


January meeting of West Bradford Women’s Institute, members stood in silence in memory of Miss M. N. McArthur, who died earlier this month. Miss McArthur was a lead­ ing light in the Women’s


Tosside


Wliist drive A whist and domino drive


. was held in aid- of Institute funds at Church House, Burnridge, on Tuesday. Nine tables were in play


W. Harrison, of Hellifield; 2, Mrs. Priestley: 3. Miss Whit- tam. of Waddington; 4, Mrs. A. Robinson.


Winners: Women. 1. Mrs.


Mrs. J. M. Spensley. of Gar- grave; 3, Mr. J. W. Hitcheon, of Gargravc; 4, Mr. T. Cow- king.


Men: 1, Mr. C. Kipling: 2,


of Hurst Green; 2, Miss E. Sanderson, of Bolton-by- Bowland; 3. Martin Pruess; 4, Sheila Calverley.


Dominoes: 1. Mr. Dolphin,


Mr. Hatton of Waddington, was competition winner.


Waddington


Mothers’ Union Tiie fortnightly afternoon


meeting of the St. Helen’s branch of the Mothers’ Union was held at the Vicarage on Monday last, taking the form,


of a New Year’s Social. Games and competitions


Women’s Advisory Council, gave an interesting talk and slide show on “Solid fuel", showing many different ways to keep houses warm. Mrs. R. Coupland gave a


arranged by Mrs. Robbs were greatly enjoyed and these were followed by afternoon tea. Mrs. Goodchild was warmly thanked for her hospitality.


vote of thanks. . Mrs. K. Parkinson was elected delegate to the L.F.W.I. meeting in Preston. The tea hostesses were


of bulbs was won by: 1, Mrs. Boothman: 2. Mrs. P. Rush- worth; 3,(tie). Miss E. Pate and Mrs. K. Parkinson. Social half-hour was’ con­ ducted by Mrs. J. Parkinson.


Mrs, A. Calver. Mrs. M. Black. Miss E. Crossley and Mrs. Everett. The competition for a bowl


Women’s Fellowship The first Women's Fellow­


ship of 1969 met on January 9 at Waddington Methodist Church.


Hepburn, of Clitheroe, who spoke on the work of a hos­ pital almoner.


The speaker was Mis.


house and the tea hostesses were Mrs. Cheetham, Mrs. Wrigley and Miss Thornton. Pianist was Mrs. H. Oddie.


L e t te r s to th e E d ito r


molor spoi l, includes a list of more than 300 official black spots—places where no competition lice nce holder may go in compcti-


spots s that the inhabitants have objected in a sensible and adult- manner, not by heaving tractors, logs or wheelbarrows across roads which are' usually unlit at


lion. The reason lor these black


■place for iron-founders with their smoke, fumes, noise, etc., any more than is cattle food manufacturing, with its incidence of noise, dust, smell. and vermin. There is no doubt that


there will be 100 per cent, objections from the-adjacent


heralded under the guise of . industrial development. ' Residential • areas are no .


.writes to the RAC, giving his full address, and if possible a map reference, and reason for objection. Wo have a very active


passing his property merely


night. -. Anyone objecting to rallies


Chariman was Mrs. Loft-


place on the ground track inside the famous Grand Prix circuit at Fuller's Bay, on December 14. In three heats. Jim gained


petrol was spilled on to the track. After repairing the dam­


the first heat, when a fuel pipe on liis Triumph motor­ cycle melted away with the heat of the engine during the seventh lap. and all; his


a second, third and fourth place, proving to be the most consistent rider in his class. He had an eventful ride in


age' and refilling the tank, Jim returned to the circuit


for whist and four for dom­ inoes. Mr. J. Calverley was M.C. and ho also acted as auctioneer for surplus food.


Rover Motor-cycle and Car Club's Millard Trophy, and the Vella. Trophy, for the rider gaining most wins in the season. He now intends to travel to


passed the chequered flag. Jim has also won the


Africa. Jim was a member of Accrington and D i s t r i c t Motor Cycle Club.


Before going to South


N ew Scout meets ,


The first meeting of the 1st Pendlc Scout Troop look place fast Wednesday


sponsored by the Congrega­ tional and M e t h o d i s t Churches to provides-the needs of boys leaving the cub packs run by the two churches, but is an open group and any boy can join. There were five boys at the


a t the- Congregational Schoolroom, Clithcroe. The troop has been jointly


first meeting who were wel. corned by the Scout Leader Mr. S. Nansen, demit” master at Edisford primary School, and his assistants Mr. K. Dohaghy and Mr. R. A. Capewell. Mr. Nansen has recently been aopoin'ed Ass’-tart to


is Mr. R. Dewhurst and the Group Scout Leader is the Rev. John E. Gardiner.


the County Commissioner for Training and has overall responsibility for training Scout leaders in the North East Lancashire Area. The chairman of the Group


with eight laps to go, and fought his way back through the field' to finish second. The pipe broke again at he


Some of the I


at his first attempt. Now living in Port Eliza­


Though <d


market to bcl in Castle Stril


the future ofT Anti-f vaccin<


vaccine are 1 Clitheroe.


arrive Supplies of


a waiting: list; c names and at necessary .to;or when a doctor'; handed over th


At one chemi


'Security say. th'a| are chronic or catching the flu I than a few davl


and the Departl : have it without f


vaccine to be;d<| The World. Ill


It takes about


ing front the viil In some easel


other countries, representing South Africa. His first stop will be Rhodesia, early this year.


Mr. B.


painting and . d | Mr. Bernard Dif Street, died. in : City Hospital,; agl Mr. Dean al


An employee;


to visit relatives! taken ill. Cremation; to|


Phyllis, had bee:l coach to Strati


Pleasington Mr. F. V|


operative dairy ;'a | Frank Whaites, Clitheroe, died Royal Infirmary I


A former empl'l


Day, aged 71. Mr.- Whaites. I


Clithcroe b r a i l National Federal | Pensioners’and: Low Moor Club.; Awarded a mili;|


live in Cii theroe | near Settle, in years ago. He was a ml


•two bars '- for. service while abrtl 1914-18 War, Mr.| a member :; of branch of the 1 He was closelv i


Trinity Methodist Mr. Whaites i


two sons,? two :, : grandchildren-an grand children;


Mrs. M. T


0 Letters intended f <1 r publication must in­


clude the writer’s full name and address. They should be addressed fo the Editor, Advertiser and Times, 3 King Street, Clitheroe', BB7 2EW.


■ and in "'many cases, a lower standard of living for the masses. Do these agitators under­


no way different from the irrational, stupid an cl selfish motivated desires, which if allowed to continue can only end in confusion, disorder


. Frankly, I have my doubts. Do they reaJlsc that their object, will eventually bring


deeply involved in motor sport, and I'm sure only too keen to help local landowners


one would have to assume that ratepayers are victims’


town from the north, which is so often admired, will have another three monstrosities rearing their ugly heads. One wonders whether


Road. Clithcroe. Charles Mttsson, Pimlico


cf yet another. “fait accom­ pli.” . The beautiful view of our


ratepayers. If this does not put a spoke in the wheel of such nuisance, '


such as this should contact either myself, or any commit­ tee member.


and village residents to achieve good relations. . Anyone with a problem


Clitheroe.: W. Loynri, Brownlow Street, .;■ :


N. Ireland ‘nothing to


Clitheroe’s . appetite for high white concrete or metal erections on its skyline will ever be satisfied.


...... -'.-■ ,-


Sporting r motorists *


, •. . . j 3


The January news bulle­ tin of the Royal Automo- ; bile Club, the governors of


gam All thinking people arc


done, impose added taxes ' in" the West of Ireland and and: expense . on; thcf'long/f'j'so'call attention-to thelmman ’ sufferihg' British 'public'.^


, - „ :fgather,.to, march in Eire and


Londonderry,1 Armagh,» and, 1889. at the week-end in Newry arc CONCERNED.


motor club in this area. Some of the members—myself in­ cluded—travel all over. - .the country to compete' in events.’ As a club we are really .


stand the true implications of their actions?


> industrial and: agricultural— is so far behind the stan-


: dards of the North and that of England where so many Eire citizens flee to partici­


f a r e State , is such a great attraction,


pate'in'the benefits'to he en­ joyed in England where the right to work and-.the Wel­


■■'TNortem Ireland lias noth­


■ fight for Home Rule and | decry the English, then hav­


ing: to gain -by cutting away from Westminster. The Irish ate’ a delightful people but difficult to understand. They


/movementsvand soAtonVf n’ohers'Iwould v.bo• serving a /which, when all,is said'and#'


concerned with the number of Freedom Marches, dc- monslrations,. Civil Rights^ appalled civil Rightsmar-'


ttey, were. to The recent happenings -in’- -amidst, standards worthy of bright of i everyone1 rto live


ing achieved their freedom they come to our shores in their thousands. Of one thing I ant sure—


; I f ’.'you disagree: with nty : assertions .then listen- to the Dublin'Radio when you will gather some idea of the gen­ eral stale of affairs .in the south of Ireland. Or even bet­ ter;. have a short holiday touring and you will sec my point.


, Northern Ireland , under. Eire, where in that country so much of' the landscape—


Tor the past ,two ■ House, York Strc| A native of,


band about 11'.;y< Turner had bee. her son and; hi. Mary, at Littlenv


of Coun.: Richart at Greenside Res burn, on Janttar; Since the deat


Mrs..- Mary Ti


. Women’s Sodalit: . Father F. W.


her son. daught grandchildren;


grandchildren.: Mr. .1. W.


A well-known (I


who emigrated;,tel his family about f


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was associated wi and John’s; Chur, and was a mo


. St. Joseph’s cent Mrs.v Turner i.


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