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SECRETARY Michelle Brown came within an ace of reaching the national final of the Royal British Legion Clubs’ beauty queen compet­ ition.


S t r e e t , Wqddington, finished runner-up in the NW section of the competi­ tion at Widnes.


Michelle (19), of Regent


held at the Ballno Ditton Legion Club — Michelle had previously won the East Lancashire title.


hair and blue eyes, was representing Waddington British Legion Club.


Michelle, who has brown


an interview behind closed doors about the Legion, conducted by three leading members of the organisa­ tion, and then an interview on stage in front of 500 people.


The NW final consisted of The audience included


mum and dad, Mr and Mrs Fred Brown and quite a few friends and supporters from the Waddington club.


Michelle, a secretary at


the Grindleton head office, said she was “very nervous."


“There were a lot of


people there and it was quite nerve-wracking — but I was pleased to finish second,” she said.


Michelle’s prize was a


cheque for £15, which she is putting towards a three- week holiday she and a friend are taking in Califor­ nia in September.


ition was a girl from Stan- dish.


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The winner of the compet­ After the show, Mrs Russell, the models and their


helpers were each presented with a small gift. Later refreshments were served to an audience of


more than 100 and a stall with home-made cakes was quickly emptied.


The models are pictured displaying some of many garments.


many talents


THE funeral took place at Sabden Baptist Chapel yesterday of one of the village’s most respected residents, Mr Harry Johnson, who died at his home


in Whalley Road Mr Johnson (77) was born


at Goodshaw Fold, near Rawtenstall, but his family moved to Sabden when he was seven.


After leaving school at 12,


he began work at Sabden’s former print works, where


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he stayed until it closed down in the 1930s. During this period he


studied in his spare time at colleges in Padiham and Burnley, eventually gaining qualifications as a chemist. After the print works


closure, Mr Johnson was employed as a driver of lorries and buses by various firms, including Ribble Motors. At the outbreak of the


second worldwar he became a maintenance fitter at R ib b l e ’s g a r a g e s in Clitheroe — a job which he kept until his retirement 12 years ago. In 1952 Mr Johnson


started a small business at his home making filter cloths for lorry and bus engines, with £100 he saved by giving up smoking. His wife Margery, who


died five years ago, helped with the business. It later expanded and Mr Johnson bought a house next door as a workshop and office. The business provided


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A COFFEE morning in the Clitheroe Mayor's Parlour raised £79 for the funds of Toe H, Clitheroe, Coffee was served by members of the Mayoress's Committee and Toe H


members.


The Mayor and Mayoress, Coun. and Mrs Bob Ainsworth, are pictured with 10c rt chairman Mr Henry Robinson (centre) and Toe H committee members and guests.


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filter cloths for many trans­ port companies, including


Ribble. Mr Johnson was a member


of Ribblesdale Camera Club, a keen gardener and a writer; he had penned many poems and express interest in writing an autobiography. He was also keen on


travelling, having visited distant relatives in America several times. He was plan­ ning to leave for a six-week holiday in America and Canada on May 6th. Mr Johnson leaves a


married daughter, Mrs Marie Urry, who lives in Sabden, The funeral service was


conducted by the Rev. Brian Stubbs, prior to cremation at Burnley.


Learning how to arrange


flowers


BLOOMS from gardens in Hurst Green were used in a floral art demonstration at the second meeting of the village’s Young Families’


Group. The demonstration, at the


home of Mrs Anne Coupe, The Gardens, Hurst Green, was given by Mrs Joan Kirkham and group leader Mrs Mary Kay. One of the arrangements


was later sent to a member who gave birth to a boy on the previous night. The group, formed a


month ago to enable young wives and mothers to meet socially, is making good progress. Members are to meet


monthly, but mothers with children under school age plan to get together more often to take their children on walks and outings. On May 11th, the group is


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PRIZES


BEETLE drive prizes went to Mrs Marie Sharpies and Mrs Joan Howarth at Edis- ford Ladies Club's social evening. The booby prize was won


by Mrs Eatock, Mrs Davies won the raffle and Mrs Molly Wandless took the prize for naming the most towns in a light-hearted quiz. Supper was prepared by ladies of the committee. At the meeting on Tues­


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