Yuletide code


CHRISTMAS should b e one of the happiest events


of the year but so often acci* dents in the home can make it a tragedy. The British Safety Council has com­ piled a Christmas safety code which should be fol­ lowed by every family. Read these points carefully


tree, make sure it is fire resist­ ant.


and remember them: If buying a plastic Christmas


If you buy a, live Christmas tree, cut the bottom diagonally


. damp sand or earth and site it well away from fires.


lighting sets. Some, are danger­ ously wired. Better Huy Bri­ tish.


Be wary about cheap foreign


tions on trees and NEVER put lighted candles on them.


Avoid cotton woijl decora­


Christmas cards well away from heat.


the dustbin—not on the fire— as soon as gifts are unwrap­ ped.


Put your gift wrappings in


let them die out before going to bed.


Put guards on open fires arid


in the kitchen, do not over­ reach or stand on unsafe objects and . remember whe n using knives, to cut away from the body.


Practice good housekeeping


get too excited, the more exci­ ted they arc, the more accident- prone.


Try not to let young children


party, and leave the car in the garage.


Finally, take a taxi to that


then Christmas will be a happy one.


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If you follow this advice, At least children will Keep paper chains and


A UNION meeting • with a difference 1 Fifty M o t h e r s’ Union members and their hus­ bands, from Clitheroe Parish


Church, attended' the arinual dinner and dance on Friday evening at the Calf’s Head Hotel, Worston. Music for dancing was provided by the Rowland Ford duo.


Mr. J. Clayton, Mr. K. Laven­ der, Mrs.' W. Calverley, Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Biehier, Mr. G. Bichler, Mrs. Clayton, the Rev. J. C. Hudson, and Mrs. Lord.


Pictured,, from the left, are


Christinas without toys for 50


children... unless


this Christmas. For them, Christmas will be


£1,238 for cancer fight


IN the past year the people of Clitheroe' and district have contributed £1,238 for cancer research. Of this, £623 was given during the last six months and . included-.an. anonymous donation of £50. Clitheroe Girls’ Grammar


School sent £125 direct' to Cancer Camnaign headquarters


Mrs. Hardcastlc, S om e r s e t Avenue, Clitheroe; 2, Mrs. Patten, * Shireburn. Avenue; 3, Mrs.. Laraway, Fox Street; 4, Mrs. Whittaker, ■ West View.


New president gives talk


ing had to be cancelled at the last minute, the group’s newly- elected president, Mrs. M. Ains worth, stepped m as a substi­ tute speaker.


a child, Mrs.Ainsworth revealed both the seamy side of life and the musical side for which Wales is noted, and which helped the people to endure their difficulties. S he was thanked by Miss M. Miller. The speaker was to have been


a former preident of Whallev W.I., Mrs. C. Pape.


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Pamphlet draws attention to crisis in Bengal


A PAMPHLET entitled ‘A Testimony of Sixty’ was presented to the Mayor of Clitheroe, Councillor Sidney Moore, as part of a nation­ wide move to. bring the Bengal crisis to the attention of the Government and the


by. Mr. Colin Scott, chairman of thc Clitheroe . Oxfam group, sets out a testimony of the tragedy as seen through the eyes of 60 men and women who have had first hand, experience of the crisis. “The whole idea is to draw


community as q whole. The pamphlet, handed over


pica from Senator Edward Ken­ nedy that the entire world com­


'.“£r ,°F the Missionaries of Charity, follows, and ends With


world, and the world' must answer.” . There then follows the testi­


the words, “The appeal is to the


iey, ■ the dtrccipr of- Oxfam,'' .appeals for help frem the Bri­


eye-witnesses of the Bengal catastrophe. • - > : " A message by H. Leslie Kirk-


monies of international journa­ lists, relief workers, and other


munity accepts the burden. An' appeal, by Mother Teresa, foun-


thc attention of thc Government, heads of state, and the ordinary person, to thc plight in Bengal and the fact that immediate help is -necessary," said Mr. Scott. The .testimony opens with a


tish Government, the- world community, thc Pakistan autho­ rities, and lastly from ordinary people. .-


handed the pamphlet over in the Mayor’s Parlour. Our picture shows the Mayor receiving the pamphlet . from


£. Chatburn.; Vice-chairman and depfity mayoress of.-Clithefoe;


and Mrs,. P. Barker, shop orga‘


riser; Mr. M.-H. Blackburn, committee member, stands be­ hind.


’ A copy of the pamphlet has been placed in Clitheroe Library,


” .


where thc public , arc welcome to inspect it.


“ ■ ’■


Mr. Scott and a delegation from the local Oxfam group


,.w'


•Mr. Scott, watched by, from the left, Miss J. Aldred;: shop Sec­ retary; County .Coun. Mrs; M.


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Describing life in thc Welsh valleys, where she had lived as


WHEN V,le v!5!t. of ‘he speaker for \YhaIIcy W.s annual meet­


made to show Christie Hospi­ tal’s latest research film at Low Moor Club on January 12th, meanwhile a drive is being made for more volunteers to help the local support groups, of which there are four. Respective chairmen arc: 1,


in Manchester, and Gisburn sent £500. Arrangements arc being


50 Clitheroe have no toys


just another day. No excite­ ment, no magic, and above all, no visit from Santa Claus. But the. Clitheroe branch of


■ families with presents this year. As in the Dast, they are


the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service is hoping to provide these children from needy


for the WRVS, Mrs. Beryl Cas­ sidy, said; “J can assure every­ one that these toys arc always received with great joy, and that last year we were able to make Christmas just that much brighter for over 50.children-


GENEROUS '


find clothes their children have grown out of, and .toys they no longer play with. “As long as they arc clean,


“Many families can probably


and thc toys are in working order, we would be glad to have them.


with Mrs. Whittaker, of 18 Beverley Drive, Ciitheroc, from now until December 20th, when everything collected will be


ing for perfect things — for instance, it doesn’t matter if toys have the odd dent, but a train with a wheel missing or a jigsaw with only half the pieces are no good to anyone.” Toys and clothes may be left


“We are not necessarily ask­


are appealing to the general public for any toys, books and clothes in good condition, suit­ able for children from s ix months to 14 years. Clilheroc . centre organiser


packed into boxes and distribu­ ted to families in the town- Added Mrs. Cassidy: “We


have had a wonderful response in the past, and we hope that this year, in spite of the in­ crease in the cost of living, or perhaps because of it, people will prove just as generous as ever.”


and then soak it in a bucket'of water. Plant the tree firmly' in


:


. I f f aim receives T a bonus i : i- • -• t


k h i £ Jr & & $


A YEAR’S frce'ski-mgAvas the unexpected bonus for


Mrs!, Judith Mary', Royle when she joined the Pcndlc Ski Club based at.the Well- springs, Sabden.'


' •*- ^


of the club—Mrs. Roylc comes • from Buxworth, near Chapel- en-lc-Frith, Derbyshire. •


achieved a membership of 500 such a short time is some­


free membership, ski-ing 'and social events, was' presented to her by Mr., John Robinson, chairman of the club at a cele­ bration social at the recently- opened club house, “The fact that we have


thing . we proud of.’


should be lie added.


TEACHER


; greatly,’ she explained- “How­ ever, I am sure l will get much better now I am a club mem­


quite regularly, ’ she said, “as I work as a teacher in: Man Chester, and it s easy to get here by motorway.”


ber.” "■ “I shall , be able to attend


must have been Mr. Royle— he receives no extra benefits’ as member number 5011 Picture;' Judith with ■


Robinson, looking at her mem­ bership scrolhvi--


’ Mr. AUCTIQN SALE


. Sacks of potatoes, packets of dog biscuits, two clothes driers and a doubleglped were among items auctioned by Messrs. Hothersall and Forrest in the Parish Hall. Thc sale, organised by thc Operatic and Drama Soc­ iety for their funds, raised.£101.


ISLAND-HOPPING IN WEST INDIES


ISLAND-hopping in thc West Indies was the subject of a fascinating talk given to the Clitheroe branch- of-the Women’s Conservative and Unionist Association: at their


Barnes, of Read. The informal nature of the talk, and perhaps even the absence of slides, kept the members keenly interested, and Mrs. Barnes was warmly thanked by the chairman, Mrs. T. Robinson, on behalf of the members.


annual meeting. The speaker was Mrs. J.


PRESENTATION


attended, was held in the Star- kie Arms Hotel, Clithcroe- Mrs. T: Robinson presided, and welcomed Miss Nan Haworth, thc chairman of the Divisional Association.


The meeting, which was well


Mrs. T. Robinson (chairman); Miss R. Nutter and M/s. H. Pearson (vice-chairmen);" Mrs-


Officers re-elected . were:


G. W. Miles (secretary); Mrs. S. J. Moore (treasurer); Mrs. V. Crabtree (acting treasurer); Mr. Mailclicu (auditor). Mrs. Jamieson and Mrs- But­


of thc branch’s business and social activities during the past year was presented by Mrs. Miles, and Mrs. Moore’s finan­ cial report was received with satisfaction.


ler resigned from the commit­ tee, and Mrs. J. B. Troop and Mrs. S. M. Pearson were elec­ ted _ to replace them. Mrs. Jamieson’s long service to . the branch was gratefully acknow ledged by Mrs. Robinson, who presented to her a brooch. Thc rest of the committee was re elected en bloc. An excellent detailed report


had ..decided to. join the club, after! Fearing < good;- reports £ about it.':,“I; know some people- k who are already members, andv this is supposed to .be,one of, the best-equipped flubs! in the” country- There arc a ' jot of social events as well.” Unluckiest man of he night


Mrs. Royle added that she * y*n "3 Y * 7 $ ^ ■*


Lliristmas decorations


*


hints and tips for making deco­ rations.


were in traditional style with evergreens, holly and Christ­ mas roses and some in gay party mood in colours of tur­ quoise, bright pink and silver. There will be another Christ­


Some of her arrangements


nall, of Cheshunt. - She delighted the audience with her striking and unusual arrangements and gave many


A DEMONSTRATION on Christmas designs and decora­ tions was given to Clitheroe Flower Club by Mrs. Judy Pow-


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Rain Co a t s , Parkas, Donkey


Jackets, Sports Jackets, Sports Trousers.


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C I I I O T C For work S n l U l O or leisure. , ,


P yjamas ,


mas demonstration on Decem­ ber 3rd when a well-known Yorkshire demonstrator. Mr. Brian Halliday. will be visiting the club.


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PULLOVERS. PARKAS,. DUFFLE COATS


HOUSEHOLD Cotton or Flannelette


SHEETS :: BED SPREADS BLANKETS


TOWELS :: TOWEL SETS EIDERDOWNS


as an ‘average beginner’ ‘I have been on three or four skiing holidavs, but 1 don t seem .to have im pro ved


Mrs Roylc describes herself


FOR THESE AND OTHER SPARKLING GIFTS


SEE OUR SHOWROOM CHEMIST


5 CHURCH STREET, CLITHEROE. Tel. 2591


really A scroll entitling 12 months’


the 500th member of the club. - And she provides ample proof of the' fast-growing popularity ’


For, to her surprise, she was r .i -5 » i : £ s » • . ‘ x


Never, bath alone Let Kiku caress you .


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