w i ‘ Z Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, March Zlsl, 137i


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“I walk a green one with orange and mauve s<


H S I WH, i i ! t S k T <


We’ve got exactly


the carpet you want. It’s wool. Only wool gives you everything you


■ EBBTIDE,” an Axniinster in shades of green.


CARPET CARE BEGINS EARLY


THERE can be few things in this world that are chosen with great care for their beauty and elegance and arc then con­ signed to the floor to


be walked over. Wc all feel slightly guilty


about walking across a new carpet for the first few days of its life. That soon wears off and afterwards only an occasional thought is given to the continual pounding a carpet takes, especially in the heavy wear zones like the stairs or living room. There is nothing tempcr.i-


Ifyou’re looking for a new carper, we reckon


we’ve got what you’re after. Our range of Axminsters and Wiltons has to be


seen to be believed. Endless patterns, traditional and modern.


Plain colours. All in different qualities and prices. And no other carpets are


guaranteed by the British Carpet Centre. If we don’t have the carpet


vou want, it probablv doesn’t Come and see the carpets SiW/T ] r1 Y\\T with life woven into them. AXMINSTER


t ,c ’ *he carpets w th lile woven into them


An advertising feature,


used in some modern houses. It is also important that


a wall-to-wall carpet is fitted by a professional. Your retailer will advise you on this. A poorly laid carpet will look unsightly, wear badly and be difficult to clean. A carpet's worst enemy is


menalal about an Axminster or Wilton. They are manu­ factured to cope with dirt, to keep their looks for many years under legions of dirty feet and muddy dog paws. But with a little thought and consideration your car­ pet will last even longer. Carpet care begins even


grit which becomes em­ bedded and injures the fibres. The only defence is regular sweeping and vacuuming, although it is not advisable to vacuum a carpet for the first month of its lile. It needs that time to "settle" and to allow sur­ plus fibres to lied well in. When using a vacuum


cleaner the final stroke should go in the direction in which the pile lies. When it comes to cleaning,


before the carpet is laid. A good quality underlay must


go down first. This is essen­ tial no matter what type or duality of woven carpet is used.


siT tF i.rs


underlay can prolong a carpet's’ life by several years. I t also gives the leel of a springier walk under foot and protects against the kind of dampness associated with concrete floors that are


An investment in an


Our carpets take a lot of beating.


You’ll have to go a long way before you can find


carpets that are better than our Axminsters and^ Wiltons. Particularly since we’ve now got the Tc Carpets from the British Carpet Centre—carpets chosen for their looks, quality and all-round value for money. These carpets look good—and stay


that way for a very long time. Which makes them a bargain. So come and see our patterns, our colour ranges and choose a new carpet for your home. You’ll like what you see.


a British woven carpet is the housewives' best iriend. Its backing allows air to circulate freely so that


along portable machines. They move all the furniture and replace it with protec­ tive pads under the feet to prevent staining until the carpet has dried. In the case of badly soiled carpets it may well be better for them to go to tlie cleaners lor dry cleaning, where they can be dealt with more efficiently. Unhappily in the case of fitted carpets this means an extra bill for relaying.


ol reputable cleaning kits on the market which allow elficient do-it-yourself spring cleaning.


There are several brands


pooing equipment—it can be hired by the day in many places if you do not want tile expense ol buying—the job certainly isn't a back­ breaking chore. Always lollow tlie manu­


And with electric sham­


crumbs and dirt and those annoying pieces ol cotton that get dropped are siirkcd into the cleaner rather than left behind on the surface. AH carpets need cleaning


look for in a carpet. Rich, deep colour—in every shade and


carpet that’s easy to keep looking beautiful. So come along to us and


pattern you can think of. Long life and resilience, in a


choose your wool carpet—a step towards your ideal home.


riSSSSr £OOt&rax


Also at 29 WIIALLEY ROAD, READ, PADIHAM—71339


31 CASTLE STREET, CLITHEROE TELEPHONE 23136


WA L T S LTD


your feet out and come and find your new carpet from our range. Our Axminsters and Wiltons carry the guarantee label of the


Stop! lag


at regular intervals, depend­ ing on the amount ol wear to which they are subjected. Here, the housewile lias the choice of doing it herself or calling in the professionals. Some firms prefer to clean on the spot by bringing


Getting the one for the job


ONLY millionaires and pools winners can afford to spend, spend, spend. For tile rest of 11s the necessary chores of en­ suring value for money is becoming more of a priority every time we buy in these days of rising prices and falling pounds.


family budget hard but at least everyone buying a British woven carpet gets a built-ill consolation. He knows for sure that lie is buying quality, something for tlie future. A carpet bought today will still be going strong in many years to come. The names Axmin- ster and Wilton have long been synonymous with ele­ gance and prestige. They are also guarantee.! of fine work­ manship and durability.


A. new carpet flits, any


The vital fact to remem­ ber before getting too carried


away by life eye delighting designs in the pattern books


is that woven carpets are manulacturcd in different grades. Each grade is built to deal with a specific type of wear and tear in the home. Getting the right carpet


luxury of flic lounge. Never tic tempted, or sweet-talked by an over enthusiastic salesman, into buying the wrong grade.


for the right Job is 11s important to the family wallet as to the look and


REPLACING


specifically designed and made lor use in a bedroom will not stand up to the strain of life in a large family's living room. In the bedroom it could last !0 years. In the living room,


For instance, a carpet


replacing in less than two years.


where it will be subjected to very heavy wear for probably 18 hours a day. it could need


facturer s instructions on the cleaner to the letter. Have a dummy run to test i its suitability on a piece o f ; carpet that cannot easily be : seen or on a spare oil-cut.1 ft is always a sensible pre­ caution to ensure that car­ pet and cleaning agent do not have unfortunate effects when brought together.


HEAVIEST


tthnt won't do it or die Iloor beneath any good) ind it using a dry cleanei be


Never saturate a cwcoet


a shampooed carpet to dry completely belorc the lamily begin to walk over it again, and place small pieces ol metal foil or plastic under the legs of furniture to avoid the risk of any rust marks. Avoid the temptation to


careful to remove all the powder because any lelt alter vacuuming will con­ tain harmful abrnsivd dirt. Allow plenty of tirii* lor


FEATURES carry a


specialised


speed up the drying process by turning on heaters. I have a girl friend who cleaned her carpet in the evening, turned on two large electric fires and went hap­ pily to bed in the mistaken impression that she would find a perfect job when she woke up ip the morning. Instead she iound that her


readership interest


For details TELEPHONE


ERIC AINSWORTH riitheroe 22323


wall-to-wall had shrunk so1 much it had jumped oil i ts ' gripper rods and was a good i inch and a half away from ! the skirting board all round j the room. It took a profes­ sional carpet fitter lo sort1 out the trouble.


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prolonging a carpet's "life. Move (he furniture around so that the heaviest wear does not always come in the same places. If you have a square, turn the whole thing round even,’ now and again.


There are several waj-s of i . . . wearing


British Carpet Centre—so you know they're good.


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A HANDSOME trophy, oncmr'.iv . :he now disoant: (Caiderstone.-1 Sc has been presentee new Wnaiiev Scou: I A party of s:x Sc f


their leader Ridings, o! V.


ceived the tropnv Ir Ernest Hoic.i’.c fir


the CaUJersu.nes Managemen- C'::r.r..| The trophv, r. an ebony ns.-o.


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IT would not bo spring with­ out a show of fashions to brighten the scene, and “ Out of Doors" Castle


Gate, were quick off the mark, to present an attrac­ tive range of spring fashions. An audience of 150 saw


a wide range of women’s and young; men’s fashions at the display which was held in the Drama Complex at Rihhlcsriale School, ®hoes chosen to Idem!


keep the looks they were bom with. GIVE t’S A CALL FOR PERSONAE SERVICE


Axminster and Wilton


TAPSELL & W E ST THE BELMONT HOUSE


57-59 SWAB FORI) STREET, SKIPTON Telephone 2900


Also 89 LEEDS ROAD, NELSON. Telephone 62816 *


BE CARPET WISE — WE SPECIALISE


Moor Dane. About £38 was raised and


with the fashions, were provided by Dan I.ord. ol


will be sent to the Cancer Research Fund. Models taking part were


Judith Newbury, not pic­ tured. Competition prizes were


Liz Parkinson. Completing the team was


the left) are I.eslpv Weaver. Steve Recce, Michael Col- Iln«re. Janice Holton. Front: Carol Ilultand and


emnlovecs of the linn and friends. At tin* back (from


donated by local firms ami shops. Said Blackburn and District Cancer Research Group 2 chairman Mrs Irene Patten: “ I would like lo thank all those who supported the event in any way.’’


PROBATION FOR MAN IN NEED OF HELP


WHEN a York Street resi­ dent looked out of the bed­ room window around mid­ night he saw a man drive away his van. Inspector T. J. Sumner told Clitheroe magistrates. Leo McHugh, 27. labourer,


of Woone Lane, was pul on probation for three years for taking tlie van without consent. He was nlso fined £2 in each case for using tlie van without insurance, being an unaccompanied L- driver, and not displaying L-plates. He pleaded guilty to all tlie oflences. Insp. Sumner said tbe


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NOW OPEN New department


offering TOP QUALITY LOUNGE SUITES


Fantastic Curtain Selection


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th ro u g h o u t t o u r i iom e


PACKAOE DEAL ----------------


n . 0 ,,1 £195


We have the carpets which carry


the BCC guarantee. The British Carpet Centre makes a careful selection every year from the best British Axminsters


and Wiltons. They choose carpets for wearing qualifies, value


and good looks. And approved carpets are given the BCC Guarantee label on the back. We stock these carpets, and we invite you to


come and see them. In the long run, they ofTcr the best possible buy


in carpet— because they arc still woven from the best fibres and they stand up to wear far better than cheaper carpets. We have a very wide selection,


and we’ll be delighted to show them to you. Come and sec.


AT W. SOUTHWORTH & SON


4 0 YORK STREET, CLITHEROE TELEPHONE 23191


McHugh’s background, Mrs M. V illiams. presiding, said


van stopped at Chatham Road end and defendant ran ofl. PC Woof was in the area at the time and the owner of the van, who had followed, told him what had happened. A search was made and McHugh was seen walking along Peel Street. After hearing about


lie had to realise the serious­ ness of the offence he had committed. He would be placed on probation for three years because tile bench felt he needed help.


GOWER— TURNER


A HONEYMOON in Palma, Majorca, followed the wed­ ding of chartered accountant Mr Anthony Gower and display artist Miss Joyce Turner at Trinity Methodist Church, Clitheroe, on Satur­ day. The bridegroom is tlie


only son of Mrs M. L. Gower, of Fursbv Avenue, Finchley, London, and the bride is the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. F. Turner, of Parson Lane, Clitheroe. The bride, given away by


her father, wore a Victorian- stvle gown of embos-ed satin with a train. Tlie bodice was decorated with


COUNCIL THANKED


THANKS for permission to attend meetings of Bowland Rural Council were ex­ pressed by Ribble Valley District Council member Conn. Albert Astley, at tlie RDC’s final meeting on Mon­ day. Conn. Astley, Conn. Harry Waddmgton and Coun. John Walmsley have attended several recent meet­ ings as observers.


Annette Turner, the bride's niece, who wore a Victorian- style dres-s of lilac satin with an overlay of flowered multi­ coloured lace. She had a 'Headdress of lilac blossom and pearls and carried a bouquet of freesia. Best man was Mr Patrick


seed pearls and she had a headdress of white blossom anq pearls. Her full-length veil was edged with flower motifs and she carried pink roses, carnations add freesia. The bridesmaid was Miss


CLITHEROE lady I bailers are hopii\ plenty of public when, for the first I more than 40 yecr\ teams of tcomen v the Castle Field c day. Last to pi ay flu| the famous Dick


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Creed and groomsman was Mr Norman Turner, the bride's, brother. The bride's nephews. Mr Paul Turner and Mr Norman Turner were ushers. Tlie ceremony was per­


formed bv tile Rev. N. D. Walton arid the organist was Mr A. Jones. A reception was held at the Spread E.ig'e Hotel, Sawlev. Mr and Mrs Gower will


Clitheroe.


move fast. You get a w I of specialist jobs, expetj sophisticated modem rl And that’s not all. S;|


travel, adventure, new I •—they’re yours in the I Infantry. You just \vor| time to get bored. As a 3 year man you I


live in Kings Langley, Hert­ fordshire. Photograph: E, Harrison.


YFC teams


reach finals of quiz


C L I T H E R O E Young Farmers' Club senior quiz team followed the example of the junior team by win­ ning a place in the final of the country-wide com­ petition. In the semi-final tlie


seniors beat Samlesbury Young Fanners 73-66. Tile


■final will be at the Top Rank, Preston, next Wed­ nesday. They reached this


£23.59 after 6 months.] come fast when you’re.] Professional, andthcrc | of chanccsto win prorr] quickly.


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stage last year but fell at tlie final hurdle. Perhaps this year they can go one better. The juniors reached the


AXMINSTER &WILTON


the carpets with life woven Into them


final of their section by beating Rochdale 73-50. The last time they were winners was in 1967-68. The dub has already won


We’vc got a wide range of British Carpet


Centre Axminsters and Wiltons. Patterned or plain.. Come in and see them.


H. KflINE & D. RflWSON LOWERGATE, CLITHEROE — Telephone 23144


the finals of another county competition — for produc­ ing a variety concert. Clitheroe’s nearest rivals were 21 points behind. At the c’."':’s latest meet,


ing, former Chief constable of Lancashire Mr William Palfrey spoke about his life and answered members' questions. F r e d e r i c k Spurgeon and Martin Bristol gave a vole of thanks.


Starling pay up to £25] I


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