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r firm or individual.


•nds an a neighbJ,,.l!Ulvos. l [r kind expresstoVs £ fw


cknowledgmeNTs h to th an k nil S fnsWtk


iy an a iioral t rlhm si’m- '«! in their s a a b vtcs re-


1 family wish to cvni$Usd!11<! e th a n k s to ;dl P™,ss„ sil1- e ncls a n a neighbours fo?l,ve5'


DALE.—Mr. \v r 7^----— -


eivea d u r in g th e ir timbr!ltcs row: also staff o f 1 210, of


rings, le tte rs ana ;? r ,Mass aolence a n a floral S J ,s °f


ra. Royal Infirmary1 p ? ° ,11011 l neciKlale Hospital ’ p S 011’ th e ir k in a Stonti™,eston. clergy of St


.rch for th e ir k in a Maucislcy Street ana 4,


i 1 niltl


her wish to thank r lu u J- Jh™1


hers Street, Blackburn 43’ ER.—Mr. ancl M».e


nas. the family d0cm?t ves' ses for kindness


Pital. bIarsaret’s stayb° t theroe. Garclens' Haddington.


WOOD.— Mr. ana MrT i •'wood ana the famllv of «;• Miss Elsie Heywood^sl^to


nk an relatives, friemls aM Bhbours for their S


: ™n for their kindness! West View, Clitheroe.


IN MEMORIAM aRLTON.—In loving memory dear dad. died 18 October,


J years when we were all together,


>' husband and father (Jiml l 28 October, 1967.


i igliter Daphne, and grand-


in memories of you. rom his loving wife pi0


happy days we knew, lived again so oltcn


ghter Anne.


ROCKS.—In loving memory ames, a dear dad and gran- who died 23 October, 1967- • birthday memories for i


iage in th e book of memories ember.


aughter Betty, son-in-law, and grandaughter Susan.


s sadly turned today,


r son and brother, Richard mcl. Sergt. in R.A.P. (killed France, 24 Oct., 1942). lay of remembrance sad to recall. •ays in thought, loved by us


nil. 'rom mother, sisters and tlier. Slaidburn, Wray, Fen- wles and Penworthnm.


APPRECIATION


» to thnnk all who sent flow- and cards during her stay in Dital: also the doctors and •ses for their kind attention 1 th e vicars for their prayers.


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RAYMOND WINCKLEY


CLITHEROE SHOOTING INCIDENT


P i»slaff of Queen's Pa/t


POLICE arc seeking the help of a motorist who stopped at the scene of a shooting incident at Birdie Brow Quarry, near Stony


Winckicy, of Whitewell Drive, is m Blackburn Royal Infirm­ ary where he underwent an operation for the removal of pellets from his face. He is recovering. The youth is wounded in


nml an unnamed youth aged 17 were injured. The man, Mr. Raymond


the shooting incident on Sat- urday. Mr. Winckley drove to Clitheroe police station and was subsequently taken by ambulance to hospital.


the leg and is in Preston Royal Infirmary. It is understood that after


STAB WOUNDS


P.ir.-t.nson. head of Blackburn C.I.D.. said yesterday, “We woiiid like to see the motorist with a view to his helping us in cur inquiries”. The motorist the police


wish to see was asked to call an ambulance. He did not do so. but requested another drvrr to get one. Mr. Winckley. a printing worker, is a bachelor. He has been ;1| local referee for 16


shot with a .22 cartridge re­ volver; he had stab wounds anti head injuries thought to have been inflicted with a br;ck Da. chief Supt. Trevor


He had apparently been


hurst College. A 31-ycar-old Clitheroe man


u ; also the famiivbe1eavo- i the Rev. K. bS L doctor


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is worrying Pendleton Parish Council, and the County Council is being urged to consider installation of a new type of cattle grid.


brought the problem to the attention cf the County Coun-


from Pendlc Hill have been successfully crossing th e cattle grid at Pendle Gate. Clitheroe R u ra l Council


For some time, the sheep


TH E POSSIBILITY of sheep straying on to the new Whalley-Clitheroc by-pass


Clitheroe Advertiser and Times


FRIDAY,


OCTOBER 30, 1970 SEVENPENCE


where this problem was exper­ ienced. that one sheep was taken out of the flock and the problem was solved.


cil. At the end of August, the divisional highways surveyor told the RDC that it was usually one sheep that dis­ covered how to cross the grid —designed to keep them on the hillside—and others fol­ lowed. He added that in other areas


BY-PASS HAZARD FROM SHEEP At- Monday's meeting of


to the county surveyor, along with a request for the county to consider a different kind of cattle grid.


Clitheroe RDC highways com­ mittee, a letter was read from the parish council expressing disappointment at the County Council’s feeling that the mat­ ter did not need immediate consideration. The letter will he forwarded


The letter from the parish council said. “The members


of the council arc extremely appprehensive about possible accidents on the Whalley- Clitheroe by-pass, caused by straying sheep.”


ledge of the problem of the sheep which strayed from the moor, and had consulted other farmers who had grazing


Members had personal know­


rights on the common lands of Pendle.


number or sheep Involved m straying is of such a size that disposal is not consid­ ered a practical proposition. Their information from the NFU is that the problem is acute in other parts of Lan­ cashire. “When cattle grids were first installed, the bars were


The letter continued: "The


rounded and appeared to be effective keeping the sheep on the moors. With the increase in both the number and weight of vehicles using moor­ land roads, the bars were re­ placed by flat bars, presum­ ably for added strength.”


cil members feel that the mat­ ter was so important that investigations are justified, with a view to finding bars suitable for carrying heavy traffic, but preventing sheep from crossing from the moor­ land.


The Pendleton Parish Coun­


Bid to stop further sale of Abbey treasures


THE SON OF the man wlio left valuable works of art to Whalley Abbey lias attacked the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance for putting them up for sale. But bis attempts and those of What­ ley Parish Council to prevent the disposal of 13 icons in Decem­ ber seems doomed to failure.


Attempts to stop the 6ales have been made by retired


seasons and is closely associ- nled with Methodist Youth circles.


earlier this year for about £2.500 and arrangements have been made to have the icons auctioned at Christie's in December. But Mr. Lewis considers the


move as “quite plainly going against my father’s wishes.” Said an angry Mr. Lewis:


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NOW CLITHEROE police had a fire on their doorstep this week. Two constables used extinguishers


brigade. The car, owned by Mr. Jack Partington, of Foulridge, was guttod. it had been standing


unused in the-garage forsom e months. The garage is on land adjoining the Station Hotel and is the,property-of Daniel-Thwaltes and.Co,.Ltd., Blackburn.


the district,” said Mr. Lewis. The enamels were sold


London barrister, Mr. Richard Lewis, whose father, the late Mr. T. B. Lewis, left Limoges enamels and the icons to the Abbey in 1941. “My father intended them to be a per­ manent addition to the relig­ ious and artistic heritage of


action, its secretary, Mr. David Dunderdale, told our reporter that the sale was part of a costly - plan to improve and modify the Abbey, “Church income is not keeping pace with the rest of the cost of living so you have to reorgan­ ise yourself” he said. Mr. Lewis attempted to stop


the sale of the enamels, but was too late. "Now I am in vigorous controversy with the Abbey authorities over the proposed sale of the icons." He continued: “They got


less than expected for the enamels— n o t much more


than £2,000— instead of about £ 6,000.


"It is very discouraging to


other people who feel they would like to give things to the Abbey.


Policy


sion that nobedy cared, but after seeing clippings from the Advertiser and Times, I reali­ sed that there was a lot of opposition. Whalley Parish Council is


"I was under the impres­


“They want to make improve­ ments to the Abbey. So they sell the things my father left to them. But he had no inten­ tion of their being used for this purpose. He just wanted them to be looked at.” Defending th e Board's


matters of moral responsibility are concerned, and we feel they have failed bitterly in this responsibility. “I have 13 names of people


Resentment


the house is not being used by the church—industrial and c omme r c i a l organisations could be allowed to use it thereby helping to offset the cost,” said Mr. Dunderdale. He added that all the par­


sales, Mr. Dunderdale said that it was part of a costly plan to improve and modify the Abbey. "During mid-week—w h en


stretched as far as Silverdale. were taking steps to provide money for Uie improvements


also hoping that the sale will be averted. At the monthly meeting, members discussed a statement by the Dean of Gloucester that the Church Assembly had instructed that a report should be prepared on treasures in churches and cathedrals. The report is expected to be


It might be appropriate for those taking care of treasures to wait until the General Synod of the Church of Eng­ land was able to define a policy. Chairman of the Whalley


completed in six months’ time, and the Dean suggested that


Maintenance


Parish Councii, Coun. James Fell, commented: “I think it morally wrong to sell them. When someone receives a gift of this kind, they have a moral responsibility to con­ sider what the donor's wishes would have been.” Coun. Fell, who is a Meth­


odist, added: “One looks to the church for a lead where


was costing £1,500 to £2.000 ay ear, and about £5,000 would be spent in 1971 to improve kitchen facilities. There were also plans to expand the bed­ room accommodation. “Church income is not keeping pace with the rest of the cost (Of living, sc you have got to re-organise your­ self," he said. “These treas­ ures were never on show properly. The Abbey is not a treasure house and we could not insure them."


Maintenance of the Abbey


sell them, but in view of the present financial situation, •they had to take steps, and so far as he was concerned they would be auctioned in December.


the Victoria and- Albert Mus­ eum had valued the icons at about £1.000. The board did not want to


Mr. Dunderdale said that ishes in the diocese, which


which are expected to cost £50,000.


that the Board would have at least waited six months as suggested by the Dean of Gloucester. Another aspect- which had caused some resent­ ment in Whalley was the sale had been arranged without telling members of the Whal- lcy Abbey Fellowship—a non- dcnominational fee-pay in i body which worked on behalf of the Abbey. Outlining the reason for the


Coun. Fell said he thought S - -


12181111' W m m m


who have contacted me to say they feel as I do in this mat­ ter."


REPRIEVE FOR THE HODDER BUSES


THE UNPROFITABLE Hod- der Valley lifeline bus ser­ vice has been reprieved. The Ministry of Transport has agred -to meet half the loss on the service a n d Bowland R.D.C. is prepared to under­ write -the other half from the rates. The good news was given at this week’s meeting of the R.D.C. The clerk to the council, Mr.


L D. Telford, reported that the Ministry of Transport has agreed to contribute a 50 per cent grant -towards >the bus ser­ vice's loss. But this grant will be made only up to a maxi­ mum of £855 for the year end­ ing tomorrow. If the loss exceeds this


. an agreement based on revised figures. However it is unlikely


that this will be necessary. At the meeting Mr. Telford


Clltheroe firemen released a man from this wrecked car


after a collision involving three vehicles outside Clith­ eroe Hospital on Tuesday


rise Avenue. Chelmsford, was taken to Accrington Victoria


Fowl pest


stops poultry show


BIG disappointment for the Ribble Valley Poultry Society is . the last-minute cancellation of the eighth annual show at Clitheroe Auction Mart.


figure then -the council will have to approach the Ministry again in an effort to come to


reported that the West Riding County Council had agreed to set up'a sub-committee to con­ sider the question of rural bus grants and to try to establish a policy for such problems. Coun. Jim Leedham, who


fowl pest hi Lancashire and as there would have been 850 birds on show the County Animal Health authorities have called for the cancella­ tion as an understandable precaution.


Reason is the outbreak of LOSS


that 12 months’ preparatory work has been brought to nothing and involved it in considerable loss—a repetition of similar last-minute mis­


For the society it means


runs the service, which is based on Slaidburn and caters for such, villages as Dunsop Bridge. WhitewcH. Bashall Eaves, said he was delighted that the problems had been straightened o u t satisfac­ torily. “We said we would only


pack up if the money was not forthcoming. It is, so we are


all right.” he said’. Because this is the first


be.


time that the West Riding has been approached on a rural bus sendee problem, it is not known what their policy will


cil have agreed to contribute a id. rate to assist the service but such aid would step If the County Council agreed to help;


At present, Bowland Coun­


not have the pleasure of welcoming M r s. Shelagh Jones, secretary of the Poul­ try Club cf Great Britain, who was looking forward t° atten­ ding on both days of the


fortune in 1907. In addition, the society will


show.


morning Mr. Terry Reed-Peck, of Sun­


rather poorly. Driver of the van involved


Hospital, with head and leg injuries. He was later stated to be


was Mr. Rowland Frankland, of Clough Bank. Chatbum, and the driver of the tanker was Mr. Samuel Carlton,, of Sydney Avenue, Whalley. Both were uninjured.


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Bonfire night fun in safety at the Castle


FEWER fireworks are being sold this year, but it’s not going to stop Clitheroc youngsters from enjoying all the fun of bon­ fire night. A monster bonfire is being staged by the Council next r ' lay night in the Castle grounds and there’ll be all the trim­ mings of the Plot . . . a £50 firework display, roast potatoes, chestnuts, and treacle toffee. The Council arc organising


the bonfire in a bid to cut down on accidents at this time of year. A council spokesman said there was no intention of making any profit out of-the event. The collection, of wood, organisation and ■ catering was being done by volunteers from among the council staff. It- is .hoped that accidents


BACK TO


NORMAL AT BOWLAND


tightening up in the sale of fireworks and some Clitheroe suppliers did not have them available until Tuesday. Some local newsagents are selling only fireworks left over from last November, and others say they will not be stocking any next year. The Home Office is leading


will be reduced in this way. and, if successful, the idea will be repeated. There has been a general


REFUSE collecting services


clerk to Bowland RDC, said yesterday: “Tile Cleansing Department workers went back to work on Monday of •their own accord.” The workers were called out


in the Bowland area are back to normal. Mr. J. Armstrong, deputy


the anti-firework campaign, and urge everyone — particu­ larly parents—to take film pre­ cautions to help reduce unnec- cessary distress and suffering this year.


CODE


have jointly prepared a fire­ work code:


Several important bodies


• Keep. fireworks in a closed box; take them out one at a time and put the lid back at once.


9 Follow the instructions on each firework carefully; read them by torchlight— never a naked flame.


£ Light fireworks at arm’s length—preferably with a


safety firework lighter or fuse wick.


• Stand well back.


• Never return to a firework once lit—it may go off in your face.


• Never throw fireworks.


9 Never put fireworks in your pocket.


years as MP for the Skipton Division were made to Mr. G. B. Drayson at a ceremony at Gledstone Hail, West Marton. on Thursday. Gledstone Hall is the home


Presentations marking Iris 25


9 Keep pets indoors. • Never fool with fireworks.


cil tip had been open for householders to dump their own refuse. Ribble busmen in Clitheroe


will strike tomorrow for the sixth successive Saturday.


"There will be no buses in or out of the town. I t will be just the same as previous Satur­ days."He added that although Burnley transport buses were now operating normally they would not come into clitheroe


A Ribble spokesman said: NO BUSES


tomorrow. Caretakers in local schools


are continuing their overtime ban imposed four weeks ago. This means that evening clas­ ses usually held in schools are still in abeyance.


with a bull at Hereford Show, Coun. F. Clayton, of Laneside Fann, Chatburn. this week took first prize at York with an animal that brought 275


FIRST PRIZE After last week’s success


f guineas.


of Mr. D. G. H. Nelson, chair­ man of Skipton Conservative


Association, and the presenta­ tion of a chair and a combined barometer and clock was made by Col. F. Longden Smith, of Skipton, former president. Col. Smith was instrumental in bringing Mr. Drayson to Skip-


ton in 1945. About 300 people attended.


It was not


kind to fairs, and last week­ end was the same old story. Rain drove away many poten­ tial customers. But Mr. J. Shaw, whose fair was at the Chester Avenue Grou n d, Clitheroc, was not downhear­ ted "We are never disappoin­ ted!" he said, “but the weather spoilt a good weekend”.


Fair weather The fates never seem to be


‘FALL IN’ YOU POPPY DAY COLLECTORS


ON THIS, the 50th anniversary of the formation of the- Bri­ tish Legion, the Clitheroc branch is hoping for an extra res­ ponse from the public and is appealing for Poppy Day sellers


for tomorrow week.


£1,436,112 on welfare and the •relief of distress. The Poppy Appeal collection fell short by £163,849 of tht Legion’s total benevolent expenditure. Mrs. Ethel. Penny, a member


Last year the Legion spent


revolution is.taking place,” she says. "Men are being given more privacy and comfort. Wards have been divided into separate rooms, and the Leg­ ion are trying to provide these


of the Clitheroe committee, is well aware of the work done by the Legion, but recently this was brought home to her forcibly when she visited a Legion home at Harrogate and met a Clitheroe man there. “At Lister House a sort of


to tacklo a blazing car in a garage near police headquarters, until the arrival of the fire


pleasant as possible for these men, not merely to keep them alive. To this an unending source of money is needed, and we need as many collec­ tors as we can possibly get. If anyone could spare time to collect on November 7th wc would be most grateful." The branch also needs helpers for the house to


little luxuries to which we have all now become accustomed. “The aim is to make life as


Lister House she met a nian from Clitheroe, Mr. Francis Bradley who was injured dur­ ing the Second World War. He explained how the small extras which the Legion are now providing can do so. much to make life more bear­


While Mrs. Penny was at able.


into the collecting tin remem­ ber that however little you are able to give it will help to make life just that bit bet­ ter for a soldier who gave and lost so much, or his depen­ dents” says Mrs. Penny.


"So, as your coins clatter


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