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PURCHASE of four mobile toilet units, at a total cost of up to £2,000, has been author­ ised by the Ribble^ Valley Council’s Public Works and Health Committee. ,


garage premises, which stretch from Wellgate to King Lane, Tootal own the former Bentham’s shop in the Market Place and properties in both Wellgate and King Lane. All the buildings lie within Clitheroe’s town centre con­ servation area. A spokesman for Tootal


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Valley Council said this week that an outline planning appli­ cation from Tootal would be considered by a council, com­ mittee within the next few weeks. Listed building con­ sent would also be necessary before any plan went ahead because the properties lie within a conservation area.


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Painter Anne


becoming a professional decorator, but at the moment dad is keeping fairly quiet,” said Anne, who is fourth old­ est in the family. At school she is a member


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of the Voluntary Social Work Team and visits pensioner Miss Eva Durnall, of Billing- ton Gardens, every Friday afternoon to help with shop­ ping and odd jobs around the house. Now she aims to decorate


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Miss Durnall’s bungalow, a job which she expects will take about a fortnight, work­ ing several evenings a week as well as Friday afternoons. At night she will probably be helped by her younger sister, Veronica, a fellow pupil at St Augustine’s. In a d d i t io n to th e


decorating she enjoys so much, Anne also has to find time to study for CSE in com­ merce, art, typing, domestic science, maths and English


decorating I think I would like to go into hotel work as a .waitress. “I would be very disap­


language. “If I don’t do painting and


pointed if there were no open­ ings in the decorating trade, but I don’t think I would blame it on being a girl,” she said.


MUNDANE “If I had an interview I


Explained Mr Glover: “I would be worried that a girl might not be able to tackle the heavy work, such as erecting a three-stage 50ft. ladder. “But I certainly wouldn’t be


think I would be treated fairly an d a s s e s s e d on my capabilities. I believe in equal­ ity, so that’s how I would prefer to be treated anyway.” W h a t of th e snags?


All rates unfair to someone


harm the


IT is with dismay that the members of the Ribble Valley Association of the National Union of Teachers have learnt that Lancashire County Education Com­ mittee is considering alterations in the length of time


some children can benefit from infant schooling. By altering the age of


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SURELY, by now, Coun. Bill Fleming and his colleagues must realise that it is because of the Trades Council’s con­ cern over statements in the press by objectors toFaberge that we are creating a sense of involvement. The attitude of too many in


the Ribble Valley is “What can we do about it?” The Trades Council has proved that we can do something about it. The Ribble Valley district is


. becomes five years of age, the association is of the opinion that some children are going to suffer educationally at a most vital stage. The effect will be to give some children nine terms in the infant school, some eight terms, and others only seven. The object of this proposal


admission to school i.e. limit­ ing entry to the beginning of the term in which a child


to fundamentals and recognise ,that we are subsidising each other, otherwise no commun­ ity could exist. Rates are not for services rendered, they are tax, and the omission of one is carried by another. Had I, or thousands of


DISREGARDING M and L Grant-Townsend’s vehement remarks regarding my ignor­ ance, I ■ would suggest that in order to prevent a recurr­ ence of such rhetoric, they first read G. B. Shaw’s "The intelligent woman’s guide to socialism, capitalism, soviet­ ism and fascism.” They will then find out who is naive. For goodness sake get down


tFRIDAY the thirteenth held no horrors for Rimington Women’s Institute, whose members'held their annual dinner on that date.


however, each place setting at the Black Bull Hotel, Rimington, was decorated with a traditionally lucky black cat, fashioned from paper. Almost 100 attended the


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Barnoldswick. provided music for dancing. Competi­ tion winners were Miss J. Ro b in so n and Mrs B. Spencer..


■ Chief-Technical Officer Mr Dennis Black told members that the toilets, which could withstand about 1,000 flushes before they , required empty­ ing, were entirely self con­ tained. As well as being used at festivals and shows, they could be sited at picnic- areas and other popular .tourist spots in the Ribble Valley.


purchase of four units, two for each sex, provided the cost does not exceed £500 per unit.


The committee agree to the


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dinner and were welcomed by Mrs M. Brennan. Mrs C. Thistlethwaite was thanked for making all the arrange­ ments. Mrs Brennan also thanked


Mr and Mrs W. Butler and their staff for an excellent meal. Mr and Mrs Nixon, of


Valentine day bride


others, to argue that it costs twice or even 10 times as much to provide services for those in faraway places, then the entire system would break down. So do not forget that all rates are unfair to someone, and future generations so often pay for the misdeeds, etc., of those who went before. Regarding the suggestion


regarding new industrial development in high unemp­ loyment areas makes sense, but the Trades Council does not accept that rural areas such as the Ribble Valley must be denied their fair share of security and pros­ perity. • Coun. Fleming may ask


one of the largest areas in Britain, and to expect it to survive on tourism and com­ muters is ridiculous. For this reason we must encourage new industries in keeping with the environment. The government’s policy


tive is prepared to meet those concerned with industrial development and planning in local government and in the private, sector, in an effort to form a consultative and advis­ ory committee on industrial development. JOHN T. WILKINSON, President, R ib b le Valley T rad es Council.


what qualifications we have. We might not be the elected representatives politically, but we do represent all trades in the industrial sector, local g overnment, hospitals, schools, education, transport, etc. I can assure him my execu­


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frightened of starting a girl apprentice, as long as she knew what she was up against and could tackle the same work as the men.” He added that the first


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1. (—) “Convoy” — C. W. McCall. ,


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10. (5) “We do it” — R.' and J. Stone. 11. (8) “Let the music .play” — Barry White. 12. (9) “Weak Spot” — Evelyn Thomas. 13. (6) “December ’63” — Four Seasons.' 14. (—) “I .love to love’k— Tina Charles. 15. (16) “Your magic puts a spell on tne” — L. J. Johnson. 16. (19) “Something’s been making me blue” — Smokey. 17. (20) “No regrets” — Walker Brothers. 18. (—) “Tuxedo junction” — Manhatten Transfer. 19. (—) “Funky weekend” — Sylistics. 20. (—) “Rain” — Status Quo. Last week’s placings are in brackets. Tip for the top: “If


couple of years of an appren­ ticeship involved a lot of mun­ dane work, such as running errands, rubbing down paint­ work and stripping walls. A go-ahead apprentice


the door


COLLECTORS from the Sal­ vation Army will be making their annual call to Clitheroe and district homes in the next few days. May we appeal to local


could, however, take exami­ nations and eventually gain a Higher National Certificate in the trade. Anne realises the problems


but is still determined to reach her. unusual goal. And if there are ladders to climb, Anne will climb them, in her search for the job she really wants.


people to help us in the work we are doing to aid those who are less fortunate than ourse­ lves? There is great need in the world today and the Salva­ tion Army provides thousands of beds and meals each day. We are also in great need of


helpers with the door-to-door collection and anyone who would like to help is invited to call at the Army hall in Low- ergate, Clitheroe.


MRS ISABELLA HOGG, Hayhurst Street, Clitheroe.


T O P TWENTY


• regret that this action should be considered at a time when the Department of Education is especially concerned that standards in reading and other basic skills should be maintained. We therefore urge all who


is to save money which we concede to be necessary. However, the savings made in this way would be small — largely on capitation allo­ wances, materials and on sub­ sidised meals — and, my association believes, would in no way compensate ■ for the disadvantages which would be suffered by these young chil­ dren. Ribble Valley teachers


unleashed a precedent which, as has already been suggested in the Commons, could bring about far greater expense for those who began the agita­ tion. In two years’ time they could be paying far more than if they had quietly accepted the general principle of taxa­ tion viz rates. We all live in glass houses


on high administration costs, I agree, but this is beside the point in question. The sewage rebels have


and should take care how we throw stones. DEMOCRAT.


feel dissatisfaction and con­ cern at the proposal, to make representation to the approp­ riate authorities, and to their representatives on the various councils concerned, as early as possible. JOHN HINDMOOR, Press Officer,


Ribble Valley NUT, Street works


PROSPECTS of making up Back King Street, Whalley, are now being investigated by the Ribble Valley Council, the Public Works and Health Committee has informed the village parish council.


Accused man took overdose of


. anti-depressants — INQUEST STORY


A CLITHEROE man who took an overdose of an anti-depressant drug the day before he was due to appear in court on a theft charge, may have been crying for help, Coroner Mr George Graham com­ mented at a Blackburn inquest. The Ribble Valley Coroner found Brian asleep on a mat­


recording a verdict of “misad venture” on 19-year-old weaver Brian John Geldard, added that the action could have been a gesture of bravado. Mr Geldard, who was sepa­


rated from his wife, was found dead on Monday after­ noon at the Seedall Avenue home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Ernest Farrell, with whom he had been staying for the past month. Accused of stealing a car


tress in the living room. He next looked in the room at about one o’clock, and sent for the police.


some anti-depressant tablets prescribed for Mrs Farrell were missing.


Later it was discovered that


radio worth £40, he had been remanded on bail of £20 for a week, and should have appeared at Clitheroe Magis­ trates’ Court on Tuesday. At the inquest the same


Smithies House, Shawbridge Street, Clitheroe, described how Mr Geldard had visited him at about 3 a.m. on Mon­ day to borrow money for pet­ rol. He had told Mr Lupton he had been to see his wife in Burnley. But he did not seem upset or depressed, and left half an hour later.


Mr Ian Lucas Lupton, of Apprentice body builder


day, Mr Farrell stated that his brother-in-law had twice said he was going to take an over­ dose “to get into hospital for a rest.”


said Brian told him on Sunday afternoon he had taken sleep­ ing tablets, but he. did not believe him as he seemed all right, and cheerful. Brian 'later went out,


Hospital worker Mr Farrell


returning at 3 a.m., but immediately going out again in his car. On Monday morning he


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paradise was half as nice” — Amen Corner.' LP of the week: “20 blazing bullets” — Various Artists.


JTHIS m o n th is i funusual one for chur-i tchgoers, as the Vicar oft rWhitewell. the Rev. A. R. j kHigginson, points out. It | Vis rare because it is a] L February with five Sun­ d a y s and he calculates 1 [ that there will not be 1 ^another until the year] 2004. ,


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Robert Stevenson, of Whipp Avenue, Clitheroe, said Brian called to see him on Sunday afternoon. He looked as if he had been


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drinking and, after asking his friend if he had any anti­ biotics, took about five or six of the sleeping tablets he had with him. He also took a couple of aspirins for a headache. “He was laughing and jok­


ing about, wanting to get into hospital,” said Mr Stevenson. After sleeping for an hour and a half, Brian, looking drowsy, left for home. Mr Stevenson’s schoolboy


brother, Brian said he was just going to sleep in a chair in the early hours of Monday, when Mr Geldard, who “seemed to be very drunk and staggering about” called to see his brother. Brian said


he refused to waken His brother and Mr Geldard left. Pathologist Dr John Torry


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