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sessions, which are usually held on Friday nights, will go towards the cost of a new roof for the parish rooms, where the youth club holds its meetings.


gave a talk on the Lake District


were entertained with a film and a talk on the exciting sport of gliding, given by the Gliding Club which meets in the village.


Last' night club members


Prelude,” illustrated by slides taken in all the seasons


called . VThe


of the year. Mrs Hoyle pro­ posed the vote of thanks.


Canadian Rockies to Van­ couver was recounted in a colour slide show at Hurst Green Over-60s fortnightly meeting. The show was given by Mr


Over 60s A trip through the


planning to raise money by a sponsored walk on May 15th. The exact route and distance will be decided nearer the time, depending


Tlie youth Is also on the weather.


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and Mrs Tomlinson, of Longridge. Mrs D. Lakeland gave a vote of thanks. After supper, plans for a first summer outing were dis­ cussed. A mystery trip in May was decided upon.


Women’s Constituency Con­ servative Association bene­ fited by £45 as a result of a whist and domino drive in the village hall on Friday. Winners: Ladies — Mrs H.


£45 for funds The funds of Hurst Green


Monday night.


Bingo ” Eyes down, lookin’ ” will


be the call at the village hall. Chipping, on Saturday night, at 7-30 p.m. T e occasion is a p.' “ bingo session being organised by the women’s committee of St Mary’s Church in aid of church funds.


Wilcock, Mrs Cartwright, Mrs Slater. Gents — Mr E. Copeland, Mr C. Holden, Mr


C. Collinson. Dominoes: Mr J. Holden,


Mr J. Walmsley, Mrs A. Duxbuvy. Mr Harrison. Com­ petition winner was Mrs A. Bolton, of Pinfold.


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Jolly good show The Masterminds team of


Downham WI were con­ gratulated on reaching the semi-final by president Mrs B. Lund, who also thanked


those who joined in the en­ tertainment for the recent


group meeting. Mrs Altham reported on


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Harrison. New members were wel­


were Mrs Harrison, Mrs Binns, Mrs Oliver, Mrs Par­ kinson and Miss K. Hudson.


Priest's death A former priest at St


Mary's Church, Chipping, Fr Robert Wareing died on Monday at the age of 63. He was priest .at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Ribchester.


Surprise coll Chipping Conservatives


had a surprise telephone call from their chairman. Brig.


the Mission field in Sudan was played to members of a house group which met at Chipping vicarage on


Whalley


Parish work Whatley WI m em b e r ^


Margaret Miller a d d le d her coUeagues at a meeting In the conference hall « Whalley Abbey. Her subject was her experiences as a


parish worker. Mrs'M. Ainsworth p r i ­


ded an . final arrangements were made for the. gro P meeting. Several members hav®


submitted exhibits for a “Tomorrow’s Heirlooms e


hibition m Burnley. “ a hostess was Mrs F. Humph


reys. prizes at a whist and


Winning pairs Two married couples won


domino drive organised 0} Whalley Womens Conserva­


tive branch, in the Stanley Rooms, Whalley, on Thura-


d<Mr and Mrs Stanley won the whist drive, along w™ Mrs Clietham; Mr Chetham


was a domino winner. Other winners were Mrs


[nnill


canu^011,' amd eventually Bim ^ live at the Black


After h / 1’ old ^B h o . s / „ 1


Tfln»hrb u t ts moved to !tr marriage Mrs


memh£ Shc was a founder UnSr 01 the Mothers’


Chml of s t Leonard's ureh and was treasurer.


faithful Swcr'>“tts was a ch mi"1 “ “ regular wor- e ttS jr at s t Leonard’s and u’h r i /h toe MU meetings * hene''er possible.


In her working days she


LanghoWWer at Spring MiU* She leaves one daughter,


Mrs Mabel Ratcliffe. A service was held at St Leonard’s Church, Langho, on Saturday morning, prior to interment at Old Langho.


Grind leton


Turner and Mrs Jolly. MC was Mrs K. Ombler. A box of groceries was won by wra


Crook.The effort, an extra one m the year's programme,


proved, to be a big success.


G & S A concert featuring the


p.m.


W. P. L. Lawson, during their spring dinner-dance a t the Brick House Restau­ rant.


Brigadier was speaking from his hospital bed a t Chat­ ham, where he is recovering from a heart attack.


Surprising, because the


who had come from their daughter’s house at Chat­ ham especially for the event, to tell everyone he was feeling a lot better and wished the evening every success.


He told Ills wife. Elaine,


the fund-raising dance was very successful. Six joints of spring lamb were raffled during the evening.


Chat-burn


member, led a short service at the beginning of the latest Mothers’ Union meet­ ing at Christ Church, Chat- burn. Mr Haigh, an optician,


Eyes down Mrs N. Maddock, enrolling


With an attendance of 100


Men’s Guild, the entertain- ment will be given bv the Blackburn G and S. Society. The proceeds will be divi­


Organised bv the Catholic , ,.


ded between the English Martyr's building fund and missionary work being undertaken by the fonner Whalley priest, Father Tony Butler.


Move likely Whalley play group, which


normally meets in the Catholic Hall, is having to find alternative . acconuno tion while repairs are car­


music of Gilbert and Sulli­ van will be given on Satur­ day evening in the Metho­ dist Hall, Whalley, at 8-0


Friday of the former man­ aging director and chairman of a textile firm, Mr James Cllflord Whittaker, of Prospect House. Grindleton.


Former textile boss Tbe funeral took place on


his 70s, retired in 1968 after more than 50 rears with the same firm. A Justice of the Peace, he was well known for his public work in Rosseirdalc. He moved from Haslingdcn to Grindleton some time before his retire­ ment and helped with the running of the village Insti­ tute.


Mr Whittaker, who was In


by his wife, Sadie, and three daughters.


Mr Whittaker is survived


Church, Grindleton, was fol­ lowed by cremation at Burnley.


A sendee at St Ambrose Waddington


Anniversary blooms Waddington Methodist


Church V;vs decorated by members of the Sunshine Band with spring flowers for the anniversary services.


ried out to the hall roof. Play group leader Mis


Sudworth hopes that the children will be able to use the Bantist Church premises at Billington. subject to the building passing the neces­ sary fire and health require­ ments.


Rimington


taken for the play group's next venture, a coach trip to Blackpool Zoo on May 31st.


Moving Infant teacher at St


Mary’s School, Chipping, since July. Mrs P. Lougliran, of Barton, is leaving on Tuesday to move t > another school. Her successor in September will be Miss M. A. Moxham, of Goos- nargh. who is at present a t Edge Hill Training Col­ lege, Liverpool.


Life savers Six Chipping children


have been successful in passing the bronze medallion in life saving. They are Peter Harrison, Ian Richard­ son, Jonathan Smith and Catherine H o t s o n , of Brabins Endowed School, and Colin Whitaker and Anthony Crook, of St Mary's School. The two schools visit the Ribblesdale Pool every Tuesday morning.


Good cause A monthly disco run by


Chipping Youth Club is not only proving very popular . . it’s ail in a good cause. Proceeds from the disco


then spoke about spectacles through tlie ages. He had brought with him all sorts of glasses and gave an in­ teresting talk on their origin. He was thanked by Mrs R. Roberts. Hostesses were Mrs D. At­


was represented at an over­ seas evening in Clitoeroe Parish Hall. This gave mem­ bers the opportunity to meet CMS missionaries Mr Ken Campbell and his wife. Pearl. They have been working in Nigeria at the Uno Nzoputa Children's Home, which the Mothers’ Union supports.


Branch mission On Friday the branch


formed by Jesus were the subject of a discussion at the Methodist House Fel­ lowship a t the Manse, Chat- burn. The two miracles were ‘‘Turning the water into wine’’ and "Stilling the storm.” Refreshments were served by Mrs P. M. G. Hood.


Miracle talk Two of the miracles per­


Transatlantic trip Miss M. Barton, of Down-


ham, was the speaker a t the meeting of the RJbblesdale Club. Miss Barton told of her visit to New York, Washington, N ia g a r a , Horseshoe Falls and Toronto.


slides of Primrose Nursery, Clitheroe. and gardens abroad was given to mem­ bers of Rimington and dis­ trict Horticultural Society


by Mr George Barker. He took along a


Foreign soil A talk illustrated by


dance to hear preacher Mr Rex Brindle, of Settle, and soloist Mrs Ruth Miller, of Silverdale. During the even­ ing service a quartet of Mr and Mrs Brindle, Mrs Miller and Mr R. Fisher sang "Amazing Grace.” Offerings were for church and circuit funds.


There was a good atten­ Tosside Stitch in time


, Machine knitting was the siblwt of a talk and demon­ stration given to Tosside


and district Women's Group bv Mrs K. Kinder, of Settle.


kinson. Mrs Burn, Mrs Dar­ nell and Mrs R. Roberts.


hydrangea which was raffled for the society’s funds. It was won by Mrs H. Waggett, of Whalley. Coffee and biscuits were served by tile ladies' committee. Mr Barker was thanked


the hostess, Mrs J. Schofield, of Cookms Farm, who served tea and biscuits. At the busi­ ness meeting which followed, arrangements were made for the jumble sale on Mav 4th.


Thar.ss were expressed by


by acting chairman Mr T. R. Thompson. The next meeting will take place at Myerscough Hall on May 14th.


ton Memorial Institute were in charge of supper at a successful whist and domino drive on Thursday. MCs were Mr D. Seed and Mr R. H. Hartley, assisted by Mr D. Knowles. Mrs A. Ellis presented the


Memorial Institute Lady members of Riming­


WI. Slaidbum Oldest resident


senior citizen on Sunday when Mrs Dora Hully died in hospitaL In her 91st year, Mrs


Slaidbum lost its most


■ doing most of her own chores. She was In failing health, and had gone to stay at Harden Bridge


Hully lived, until a fortnight ago, in her own home, 7 Church , Street, Slaidbum,


. Hospital. Interested in all aspects of


Sawley


Yorkshire scenes Sawley WI enjoyed


glimpses of Yorkshire on I slides with an interesting and humorous commentary by Mr Jonty Wilson, who was thanked by Mrs Chap-|


man. Names were taken ior a


P e s a t e was conducted by the Rev. p h. Dearden, Vicar of Langho.


church work, she was a member of the Parochial Church Council at St Andrew’s Parish Church and acted as a collector and later secretary for Overseas Missions until well Into her 80s. She also took an interest in the Methodist Church and contributed to


trip to WI house on May 7th and volunteers to help at the jumble sale on April 27th. President Mrs Pye thanked Mrs A. Holden, who has been the WI pianist, wishing her well in her new


home. Social time was spent on


events there. She was a member of St


Andrew’s Women’s Fellow­ ship. and ■ occasionally attended the Slaidbum Over-6Qs Group up to about a year ago when she began mainly to stay indoors.


an assortment of quizzes. The competition for "some­ thing black and beautiful” was won by Mrs Speak with


a bead-trimmed jumper, Mrs A. Holden with a vase, and Mrs Benson wibh an em­ broidered apron.


Another of Mrs Hully’s interests was the Hodder Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society. The daughter of the late


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Sabden


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Edward Lang, of Way-a­ head, Clitheroe. demon­ strated cutting and setting, answered questions and gave advice. A collection for Blackburn Orphanage raised £19.


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Jumble A jumble sale, tombola


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Pendleton


abroad was the subject of a film show which Mrs H. Boot gave to Pendleton WI. First, Mrs Collinge pre­ sided over a business


Holiday film Holidays at home and


dressed potato competition and Mrs Boot was the social time winner.


meeting. Mrs K. Slinger won the


£2,000 trimmed off cost of civic regalia


prizes. Whist: Ladies—Mrs Viggers, Mrs Davies, Mrs Newhouse. Gents — Mr Brennand. Mr Jackson, Mr Hogg. Dominoes: Mr Under­ wood, Brian Moorhouse, Janet Stott, Mrs Coleboume. Junior dominoes: Jill Sagar. Andrew Robinson, Sarah Knight, Peter Moorhouse. Competition: Mr Mackie, Mrs W. Smith.


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thanked Miss Barton. Members suggested ideas


police work were described to an audience of 12 mem­ bers of Gisbum Young Wives by Supt T. Parkinson, of the Lancashire Constabu­ lary. He answered questions


Police life Experiences of 25 years in


for their part In the village gala. Mrs Clark, Mrs Gros- venor and Mrs T. Wignall served tea. Next week there will be a domino drive.


Chatburn Methodist Ohapel benefited by £17, as the re­ sult of a coffee evening and bring and buy stall at the home of Mr and Mrs Spensley, in Ribblesdalc View. Organisers were the


Coffee evening The missionary work of


COUNCILLORS were too ob­ sessed vith wearing chains quite unecessarily, Coun. Mrs Stephanie D o w


from money paid by the ratepayers.


(Grindleton) said when the Ribblc valley Council’s policy and resources com­ mittee discussed designs for


civic regalia. Along with Coun. Mrs


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Margaret Mayes (Mellor) she objected to ratepayers’ money beina spent in this way.


money when the chains of some of the former authori­ ties could be used.


It would be a waste of


Mayor. (Coun. Fred Single- ton, would be put in display


These chains, said the


and was thanked by the leader, Mrs F. Wrathall. Members were asked to help with refreshments for


cabinets. This, said Coun. John Blackburn (Clitheroe) was what the former councils


the sale of work for r t. Mary's Church on May 18th and were Invited to attend the Mothers’ Union Deanery Festival at Waddington on May 22nd. at 7 p.m.. The annual dinner will be at the Black Bull Hotel. Rimington, on June 20th. Refreshments were served by Mrs W. Pate and Mrs M. Park.


Langho


Junior Missionary Associa­ tion. Helping on the bring and buy stall were Mrs P. M. G. Hood and Mrs R, Tur­ pin; and keeping the supply of coffee going were Mrs Benson, Mrs Leach, Miss K.


Leach and Mrs G. P. Womcrsley.


Raised £38 Worston Mission — part


of the parish of Christ Church. Cbatburn — held Its annual jumble sale on Saturday. There was also a bring and buy stall and a competition. In all-£38 wae Mined.


than 40 years, Mr A. Hale, of York Lane, Langho, has


Railway worker A railway worker for more


died, suddenly. Mr-Hale, who was closely


connected with Salesbury Cricket Club, leaves a wife and a son. The funeral was at Salesbtiry on Tuesday.


Tuesday at a woman well known and respected in Langho Mrs J. Sowerbutts, of Homeletgh. . Widow of the late Mr W.


MU pioneer The death occurred on


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vide four chains (for the Mayor, Mayoress, Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress) a Mace and a medallion. At the suggestion of Coun.


Had suggested "and we should carry out their wishes.’’ The intention Is to pro­


But tile committee did not find a suggested design for


a coat of arms easy to re­ commend for approval by the full council. And a fur­ ther suggested design for crest for a badge was des­ cribed as "nonsense” by Ooun. Robinson.


(CUtheroe) noted that the council had suggested having


Coun. Clifford Chatbum


a modem coat of arms. The submitted design was artis­


tic but it was "dated: ’ was it what the council wanted7 Coun. William Fleming (Billington) remarked: I t


is not what I had in mind. Court Fred Green (WUp-


shire) described the badge as "a Jumble;” a simpler de-


sign was needed, and ^ sup­ ported Coun. John Black- bum (CUtheroe) in a suc­ cessful move to reject the


design. Meanwhile, members of the


Tom Robinson (Clitheroe), toe committee . trimmed £2.000 off the £7,000 ear­ marked for the provision of civic regalia Coun. William Fleming (Btlllngton), com­ mittee chairman, said the money would come from the council’s capital fund—not


Council are to be suppUed with a coloured drawing to help them in their deceslon on the design of toe sugges­ ted coat of arms.


Mayes were the only mem­ bers to vote against recom­ mending toe council to go ahead with the purchase of


Oouns. Mrs Dow and Mrs civic regalia. Living history lesson


THERE will be a fashion show with a difference at


Clitheroe Parish Church HaU on Wednesday to raise


funds for SS Mary and Paul’s Scout Troop.


It, is being staged by the


Broughton Mannequins, a non-profit making group,


'which has ■ appeared throughout the North West. As weU as modelling present-day dress, members


lesson by showing clothing from 1810 onwards.


p.m. Admission is 25p a t toe door, or tickets can be bought m advance from;the Scout committee.


Tlie show starts at 7-30


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