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Clitlicroe Advertiser and Times, December 27th, 1973


SALE SALE SALE u i r i E r t F tm e s


12 MARKET PLACE, CLITHEROE GREAT REDUCTIONS !


STOCKS MUST BE CLEARED !


CRIMFLENES WOOLLENS CORDUROY 54in. SUITINGS PRINTED NYLON POLYESTER COTTON


BARGAINS IN - REMNANTS OF SANDER­


CO SON CURTAININGS


HESSIAN DOWNPROOF CAMBRIC WHITE I50NDED JERSEY REMNANT BARGAINS


VELVET CURTAINS COTTON SHEETS BONDED VELVET CURTAININGS REDUCED TABLECLOTHS


NTINENTAL QUILT COVERS


DRESSMAKING SAVES MONEY l SEW'' and SAVE at BARGAIN


PRICES! THE BEST GOES FIRST


af HARTLEYS FABRICS, 12 MARKET PLACE, CLITIIEROE


Hanging is only deterrent, says Probus panel


CAPITAL punishment should be brought back as the only effective deterrent against the increase in murder.


expressed at an Any Ques­ tions ? session staged by Clitheroe Probus Club. On the panel were Mr J.


television on the younger generation, the panel thought in many instances it created difficulties for schoolchildren doing their homework.


whole it was considered tele­ vision could be disadvan­ tageous.


NATIONALISM


T R I B B L E SERVICE X27


>*"'✓ Associated with the National Bus Company


LIVERPGOL-SOUTHPORT BLACKBURM-SK8PTON


After further development this ser­ vice is now routed to serve Blackburn on all through journeys.


ASK FOR A FREE COPY OF LEAFLET 8387 CONTAINING FULL DETAILS AT ANY


R3BBLE TRAVEL OFFICE


N.R. Passengers intending to board the service al Whatley for travel in the Clillieroc/Skiploii direction .should do so al the bus stop in llio lay-by opposite the bus staion.


Welsh nationalism, the panel thought the movements com­ prised a few extremists who were over-publicised on tele­ vision and in the Press. Asked about the pill boxes on Pendleside the panel was glad they were removed as they were not suitable re­ minders of the war. Another question which


Discussing Scottish and


the medium was a cause of the younger generation not creating their own games and amusements. On the


They also contended that


Hargreaves (Readl, Mr E. Tolson and Mr C. Brown (Clitheroe) and Mr P. Park (Huntroyde). Questionmaster was the president, Mr Emrys T. Morgan. Asked about the effect of


This was one of the views


organised the questions from members. Mr S. Whiteside, presiding


club's congratulations on his appointment as Bishop ol Chester. The Bishop was formerly Vicar of Downham. A letter was also read


over 54 members, read a letter from the Bishop or Hertford, the Rt Rev. H. V. Whitscy, in reply to the


ICoun| not°flrst .s|


R. Langford, of Clitheroe. will talk about his 1939-45 war experiences.


Chatburn’s oldest


resident


created much discussion — entered into by the ques­ tionmaster, a former league referee — was, “ Did the panel think English football needed a new manager — and, if so. possibly Brian Clough ? ” The panel instanced the


CHATBURN'S oldest resi­ dent. Mrs Mary Alice Bithcll, has died at the age of 95. Mrs Bitliell was horn in


number of openings created by England in the match with Hungary, but the team's inability to score goals. On tile other hand their opponents had three chances and scored twice. I t was thought it might be to England's advantage to have a change or manager­ ship. but certainly not Brian Clough. Mr Morgan thanked the


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PRINTS OF PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS ISSUE TAKEN BY OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE AVAILABLE TO ORDER


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LISTEN INc. to old-time songs was the treat in store for Chatham Methodist Women’s Fellowship at their Christmas social. The event was held in the


Ribblcsdale Club. Mrs Groveller gave a monologue and Mrs Bowskill recited a poem which she had written herself. Tea was provided by


lower schoolroom of Chat- barn Methodist Chapel and tlie entertainment was pro­ vided by m em b e r s of


Methodist Church, the Rev. P. M. G. Hood, gave a vote of thanks to the enter­ tainers.


The minister of Chatburn


members of the committee and a bring-and-buy stall was held for fellowship funds.


the guests are seen with the entertainers in the back­ ground.


In our picture a group of I PI S O N r r " *


Howai i.^R0|S


washer taken


Oldham and she moved to Clitheroe when she was a child She had lived in Chatham for 54 years and was well known in the vil­ lage for her connection with the Methodist Chapel. Mrs Bithcll. a widow,


the method of collecting waste paper from local schools for the benefit of the Old People's Welfare. Ten members offered to help with t'r~ collection. At tbr next meeting, Mr


from Mr S. P. Hardman, a former member who recently moved to Ilminster. wish­ ing the club a happy Christ­ mas. Mr Whiteside explained


Rland off Princess Avrl result Clitheroe s I


P S o unnoticed by th l I1


f e a r i n g of the I iadowof things to cl


1 A MOST POPULAR VISITOR 1 i t e r i


THERE were no transport problems for the 170 em­ ployees of the Clitlieroe firm of Bowker Bros who attended the annual dinner dance a; Stirk House Hotel. Gisburn."


As in previous years, the


management insisted that all who attended take a,Ivan- tage ot the .-pc-:-:.-,] coach*;


and minibuses anumed for them. Tiie original idea was to ensure no one had an accident on their wav to or from a works event—but this year the scheme meant a


considerable saving of pet-ol too! This was the firm's utj,


annual dance. Employees and their wives were wel­ comed bv managing director Mr P. R. Ireland, who


leaves two sons and a daughter in Dale Terrace, Chatham, for eight years, until she was recently ad­ mitted to Castleford. Mrs Bithell. a widow,


leaves two sons and a daughter Tiie funeral service tool;


panel and also Mr K. Wil­ liamson (Whallen who had


place on Friday followed by interment at Chatham cemetery


FATHER Christmas with


his sack of presents was a popular (inure at Whatley Flay Groups’ Christmas party.


Tile twenty children, aged


between two and live. Held tHeir party in the Methodist


School. ■Mrs Lilian Haworth, play


group organiser, and .Mrs Brenda Finch, supervisor, ar­ range] the party with games, a teti of savouries on sticks, crisp and liray pop.


Tlic group already has a


full membership, and Inis a waiting list of 30 children.


lorry at the junction of Milton Road and Clitlicroc Road. Whalley, Insp. T. J. S um n e r told Clitheroe magistrates. As a result. Kenneth Knowles, Walton Lodge Cottage. Cuerdale Walt-on-le-Dnic. was fined £10 for carrying an insecure


Insecure load A 561b. sack fell from a


load. He pleaded guilty by letter.


THERE were 8.G million business telephones in the


UK at the end of Septem­ ber. 1973 — 538.000 more than a year earlier.


Man’s body identified


POLICE h:uv identified th* body of ;) man round m the River Calder at- Whalley. He was Mr Harold Hank?


<G3>. of Peel S;r«*t. P.vi* bam. A widower and unem­


ted near WhalLy scwacs works, is thuauht to have been in the water for about a fortnight. Mr Hartley is stud to have died from natural caws


ployed. ho bad one son. His body, which was spot­


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thanked them for their hard work of the past Id months. Music was provided bv tin


Philip Allen duo and by a group. New Design, and die evening was compered bv Elton Britt. Two tabic procs were awarded. As in previous years, the


dinner dance was organhej by Bowkcvs' employees. Ralph Aspinwall and Pauline Bins'-.


Lid Moore said three o. I Lt ons to this were receivcl f he Town Hall and hi ' ‘ ejected to have hal noDortunity to speak cl


rEfffanning departure: five years only.


I i f ' , , a "bad” one a r l


PIS?t a council meetinl L described the appl.rj


foiild have thought thetl >re alternative possibility I rhe office scheme for I


|jmld become a busy h ie | ,v with the possibility ■


m,cs where there well j-irig children. This ronl


if of 30 or so included ,d that would be inch<| the back doors I


laser to those on the v : j school.


'll was said


land we must make qn>] or? that this figure of fi;|


orarv building would IE iere' for only five yea]


the ten!


tar? i.c written into t:l e-repment: that a lonr j


I-,- had foucht for * loij time to have the land put i decent order by the count j hw. within a few month] jasent was betas criven 1 its olan.


ernd will not be allower L *!d. Moore also point?! ’•f that people in the virr!


. five-year basis for a staP pf SO * that w*« a lot jrnrv.


ip temporary bnfidiil ould cost about £20,noo. c l


Ud. Moore noted too. IhL | vo\\i:n<


ilterf under oowers de1 ted to the Town Conn'’ fact, the countv cave


and an moise^t- has been dispensed with.


Jhirles Wilson. Chief Pin I flne Officer to the Ribl’l '»Upv restrict Council fr>*[ ?nt an ohserveri anol for Olitheroe hav’ l


ition? included reinsta*| lent of the land ns h rpvinu«lv. ^skrd for his views.


fpp >eft nut ^he nlano: l iwlication was


hronqrh t^e u^nnl channel Only one suitable ahtl wtM


ft’rnd ar»d it would ha ^lft.nno to adapt U


fC


T ii


11 re huildtaff had he|


Mtnv the t°^rvo^r\' boi:| 5. B4ft bv 3?ft. had senT l? ournose as offices. I


^nt of *j.non tn ^i.soo| e * woidd have Iv^d to B


?n!d. for evamnle. be usl or village eommunitv fnr | p or ns a snorts hall. ;There would be a nrone-L I'd out car nark. trc| J'hld be planted and ?oil remove^ would


Bounded so that it cc | wntuallv be replaced. ••The Mayor. Conn. Rich-7, ^tner, said the committ


WOMEN’S FASHIONS


KNITWEAR Acrilan V-Neck Cardigan in fancy rib, assorted colours, sizes 14/22. Sale Price £2.30. Acrylic Skinny Sweaters in assorted colours, sizes 12/18. Sale Price £1.95.


SUBJECT TO 6 MONTHS' NOTICE I ,


AS AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO DEPOSITORS, THE ABOVE INTEREST RATE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON DEPOSITS IN OUR


SPECIAL INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT


The rates of 6% (1 months’ notice) and 8% (3 months’ notice) will con­ tinue to be paid and transfers to the new rate will only be made at the depositor’s request.


DUCKWORTH—DRIVER


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7 CHURCH STREET. CLITHEROE Tel. Clitheroe 23179


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A PINE of £10 was imposed at Clithcroe on David Ash­ worth, Aspinall Close, Pen- wortham, for driving a lorry with an insecure load.


the tailboard of the lorry was not up and a plastic drum fell off the vehicle in Castle Street, Olitheroe.


Insp. T. J. Sumner said


lie thought his mate had put the tailboard up.


In a letter, defendant said


THE Lion of Scotland, the Dragon of Wales and the Red Hand of Ulster once again distinguish new 3Jp, 51-p and 8p stamps for each country, on sale from Janu­ ary 23rd, 1974.


John’s School sang at the wedding on Saturday of their teacher. Miss Kathleen Driver, who was married at the Catholic Church to Mr Neil Reginald Duckworth.


the eldest son of Mr and Mrs N. N. Duckworth, of Colder Avenue, Billington, and the bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. J. Driver, of Langshaw Drive, Clithcroe.


operator, is the captain of Whalley Cricket Club. He is


The bridegroom, a capstan Pupils of SS Michael and


her father, wore a gown of cream Trice] crepe and


In attendance were Mrs Sandra Dundon and the


The bride, given away by


guipure lace, with a pearl- trimmed headdress and full train veil. She carried gold roses and freesia.


Duckworth, the bridegroom’s brother, and ushers were Mr R. K. Driver, the bride’s brother and Mr D. Threlfall. The ceremony was per­ formed by Pi- E. Willoughby, SJ. and Mrs Helen Cromp­ ton was the organist. A reception was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Barrow. The couple’s future home is in Brownlow Street, Clith­ eroe.


Photograph: Mrs Stretch, Chatbum.


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bridegroom's nieces, Miss Nicola and Miss Simone Duckworth, of Billington. They wore full-length dresses, made by the bride's mother, of burgundy suede crepe trimmed with cream lace. Tiie matron of honour carried mixed freesia and the small bridesmaids had gold pomanders. Best man was Mr Kevin


COATS Aquascutum Coats, a variety of materials and styles, sizes 12/ 16. Original £40 to £55. Sale Price £29.50 and £39. Eastex and Dereta Coats Greatly Reduced.


FOR THE HOME


---------------------------- CARPETS


27in. wide, Medium Domestic Axminster. Usually £3.60,


£2.85 yard.


27in. wide, Heavy Domestic Axminster. Usually £4.75.


£3.80 yard. -------- -----------------------------


• • ' " ® u y r s ' L 0 T S MORE


LINGERIE Long brushed nylon Night­


dresses with long sleeves, assorted colours, seconds, w £2.30, WX £2.50, OS £2.70. Short double nylon Night- dresses, assorted colours, seconds. Wms £1.80, "X


£2. Long double nylon Night­


dresses, assorted c0^°^v seconds. Wms £1.75, WX £1.90.


Brushed nylon Pyjamas with ih


long sleeves, assorted c0'°urJ ’ seconds. W £2.50, WX £2.65, OS £2.85.


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Christy s Famous Lilies lowet. Excellent quality, brilliant de-


™WEVS c , Towel


sign, superb colours of Pin > fern, peach or lilac.


Guest Towels, appr°x x inches, usually £1.45. ~‘ ,0540 Hand Towels, approx. 2Z x inches. Usually £2.55. £1.90 « Bath Towels, approx. 2/' x 3


inches. Usually £7. £5.50 eac


OPEN— MONDAY, DECEMBER 31st ............. 9-0 a.m. to 5-30 p-"1’ TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st .................. 9-0 a.m. to 5-30 P-"b WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2nd ........ 9-0 a.m. to 5-30 P-"1


CLOSED (except for Food Shop) THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JAN 3rd & w OPEN— SATURDAY, JANUARY 5th ............. 9-0 a.m. to 5-30 P*-


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hlW«le their ini* "‘“ ■ng since the IVhi


, flrst t'v° boys u j im


High Street Skipton ’Phone Skipton 2363


1 Scout, Group 'I thr„ up aKain ,


'hfuary, received thl u fes at the unit’s “listnias party.


t IS Suiciiffe, also 13, -. iu*tton Road, gained tl


. Sykes <13> - l * « 1 - l LiPlS;


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«ould approve the plan L p-s the members of tl


l and the Ribble Val1 *uncll note for fuhf


Clitheroe Parish Com


Jerence what has be| aid.”


GRAB


Tne Town Clerk. Mr Jo wdall. said that, the couv.l d dealt with the nlnnni:| ilication but Clithc :ht to have been r-


nent on December 61 h I ‘hp application had hc-l nted for five years frr | "ember 31st and the nT


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|S Attlee had to havl ;°mmroval to the appl’


-l 11 ~ who took “a dim I


h, application, by thl lhe vnllev Council, w. l


remission to build r.<T t^Hi-ated offices to sen I


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