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observed in memory of Mrs Nellie Clarke, a faith­ ful and loyal member over many years. It was reported that £58


bers Mrs Jean Bishop and Mrs Gretta Kinrade gave an informal talk on a holi- day in R ussia. They visited cities and towns from Moscow to Lenin­ grad, viewing many beau­ tiful old buildings and recalling unusual and often maddening incidents en route. They were thanked by Mrs Eileen Peace. A minute's silence was


be delegate to the autumn council meeting and Mrs Clarice Smith will attend a preliminary meeting of Clitheroe Show Commit­ tee. It is proposed to have a tr ip to the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, in the New Year. Supper was served by


was raised at the coffee morning held at Mrs Peace’s home in August. Mrs Marian Fogg is to


Mrs Clarice Smith and Mrs Alwen Taylor.


tion of wholefood cookery was given by Mrs Chris Ryan and m em b e rs enjoyed tasting the food. Support was requested for the MU pageant at Pres­ ton on October 12th.


Parish Church Mothers’ Union offered their con­ gratulations to Mrs Elsie Howarth, who celebrated her SlOth birthday during the summer break. A talk and demonstra­


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presented to the large con­ gregation in the body of the church, the bread being distributed by the Rev. Brian Cave and Mr J. Peel and the wine by Mrs M. Bailey and Mrs F. Lee. Souvenir mugs and


the choir and music group presented a moving musi­ cal entitled “From Phar- oah to Egypt,” with the linking commentary by Mrs Rachel Eyre and key­ board accompaniment by Daniel Starbuck. Holy Communion was


booklets are now on sale at the end of each service, with the proceeds going towards the £8,000 still needed to complete the costs of renovation and re­ roofing.


BILLINGTON


given by Mrs K. Lowe. Miss M. Kay played the


e z e r B a p t is t Church Ladies’ Social Hour, Bil- lington, were given a talk on Crete, illustrated with film, by villager Miss Eliz­ abeth Thompson. A vote of thanks was


Crete Members of the Eben-


organ, after which tea and biscuits were served. Next week’s speaker


lowing the harvest festival celebrations at Whalley Methodist Church, rea­ lised £98, which has been sent to the Bangladesh Relief Fund.


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ing on university careers, who applied to the Whal­ ley Educational Founda­ tion (Whalley Grammar School Governors) for help in the purchase of books, have been granted £25 each.


m in u te ’s silence was observed in memory of three members who had died during the summer.


chaired by Mrs Marian Fogg. New secretary is Mrs Margaret Lendon. Prior to the meeting, a


Abbey drive Whist winners at the


Abbey senior citizens’ drive in Whalley were: Ladies — Miss E. Allan, Mrs E. Howarth. Gents — Mrs D. Ormerod, Mrs D. Farnsworth.


BASHALL EAVES


comed members of Bashall Eaves WI to their annual meeting. Mrs J. Bargh read the


Successful Miss M. Spurgeon wel­


minutes and the county letter was read. Members were invited to see a film on breast screening, take part in a fitness is fun evening,’ watch a cookery demonstration and join other WI members in December for their carol service at Blackburn Cathedral. A reminder was given


about the WI Christmas Market in the Parish Hall


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on November 26th. The committee was re­


elected en bloc and a satis­ factory account of the finances was given by Mrs Chew. Mrs Bargh sum­ marised a successful year and Miss Spurgeon thanked everyone for help given. Mrs Pye was the compe­


the first meeting of Whal­ ley Methodist Women’s Afternoon Fellowship, fol­ lowing the summer recess, was its new president, the Rev. Elaine Halls. The m e e t in g was


Silence The guest speaker at


For books Local students embark­


Dinckley branch of the Conservative Association is to hold an exotic French perfume party at the Painter Wood home of Mr and Mrs K. Houghton on November 4th.


CHIPPING


s t Bartholomew’s Church funds at a harvest whist and domino drive in Chip­ ping. Whist winners were:


and domino drive will be held on November 28th in Chipping Village Hall.


PENDLETON


the Rev. Denis McWil- liam, attended his first meeting of All Saints’ Church PCC, which he ch a ired . He thanked everyone who had helped to keep the church going until his appointment. Among matters dis­


Marshalls The Vicar of Pendleton,


cussed were the cheese and wine evening to be held at Standen Hall on December 9th and the sponsored walk for Whal­ ley Abbey on October 15th, for which Pendleton is providing marshalls. Arrangements were also made for the carol service on December 18th.


DOWNHAM


mistress Miss May Barton was the guest of the vil­ lage playgroup on Thurs­ day, when she drew the lucky numbers for its 100 Club. W inners were Mrs


Playgroup guest Retired Downham head­


tition winner. Ideas were discussed for the Christ­ mas Market to be held in


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for the next year. Supper was served by


Parker, Mrs Catlow and Mrs Gidlow. It is hoped that a different person will make the draw each month.


the village hall on November 20th. Members were asked to think of speakers and competitions


Mrs Clegg and Mrs Hit- chen. The raffle, given by Mrs Wrennal, was won by Miss D. Worslev-Taylor and Mrs K. Nowell.


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Church, Hurst Green, on Sunday, was the first of five special ones during October to mark the 150th


First of five The service at St John’s


Village concert At a concert meeting


Mr Edmond Cambien agreed to produce a village concert in the New Year.


LANGHO


Langho, is to hold a jum­ ble sale in the school hall on Saturday, at 2 p.m., proceeds going towards the Christmas fair. There will be an old-time dance the following week.


Jumble sale S t M ary’s Church,


held in Downham Village Hall on Monday evening,


Jackson, Mr Hayhurst, Mrs Waddington, Mr Oddie, Mrs Duckworth, Mrs Hayhurst, A. Wen­ tworth, J. Howarth and Mrs Robinson. The Christmas whist


A. Wentworth, P. Oddie, G. Bolton, M. Lund, W. E. Robinson, E. Breaks, B. Hargreaves and M. Graham. Raffle: H. Seed, Mrs


Ladies — Mrs Duckworth, L. Brown, A. Boothman, D. Knowles. Men — J. Dykes, J. Freeman, T. Nuttall, J. Waddington. Dominoes: S. Burrows,


Profitable Over £100 was raised foi­


Perfume party Billington, Langho and


Mayor and Mayoress of Clitheroe, Coun. and Mrs Ian Brown, were among 400 worshippers at the main service. The children’s organisations were well represented, with youngsters bring­


THE traditional harvest festival services were held at St Mary’s Parish Church, Clithcroc, all four being well attended. The church was beautifully decorated by the ladies of the parish and the


ing gifts to the altar for the blessing. Afterwards these were distributed among the sick and elderly of the parish.


Aid. The harvest worship on Sunday evening was followed by supper in the


An auction of some of the food and a collection raised £250 for Christian


will be Mr C. Moorey, of Blackburn, on herbal medicine.


Parish Hall, with entertainment provided by the children. In our picture, some of the children admire a tableau in church which depicted the harvest theme.


Surveyor for two


councils dies at 74


son, of Railway View Road, Clitheroe, had been assistant surveyor for the former Clitheroe Rural District Council and later for Bowland RDC. In 1969, he entered the


Accrington firm and later took up a similar post with Davis and Bowring at Gisburn. During the second world


RETIRED building sur­ veyor Mr Alwin Jackson, who has died aged 74, worked in local govern­ ment for many years. Chatburn-born Mr Jack-


Motor cyclist is fined


further £40 for using a motor cycle with no horn and failing to maintain the


FOR using a motor cycle with a defective rear tyre, Richard Faulkner (17), of Seedal! Avenue, Clith­ eroe, was fined £40 by Clitheroe Magistrates’ Court. Faulkner was fined a


direction indicators. He admitted the offences. The court heard that


a.m., when it was found that his three-inch tyre


Faulkner was stopped in Chatburn Road at 11-35


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was devoid of tread for two inches. The four indi­ cators and the horn did not function.


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‘Join our group’ tenants urged


FEARFUL of the implica­ tions of the Government’s new Housing Bill, Ribble Valley council tenants are taking steps to set up their own association. Last night, Ribble Val­


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