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A REMARKABLE lady, renowned throughout the Ribble Valley for her home-made Eccles cakes, celebrated her 90th birthday on Friday.


Elsie’s recipe for success


of Limefield Avenue, Whalley, started mak­ ing her cakes during


Mrs Elsie Howarth


Eccles cakes and thought 1 would give them a try.” It was certainly a recipe


for success, as Elsie has been making them every week since 1940, often baking over 100 at a time


an old recipe book to see if there was anything I could make with the rations,” Elsie said. “I chanced upon one for


the second world war. “I was flicking through


for charity friends.


events and


shire border, Elsie met her late husband, Francis, while working in a St Alban’s factory during World War I. The pair were married on Boxing Day 1921, and moved back to Francis’s home village of Billington, where he worked in Longworth Mill.


Unfortunately, the mill closed in 1930 and Elsie


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Radio Operator John King (left), who was brought up in Clithcroc, and Radio Operator Andrew Daw­ son, of Billington. They are serving in IIMS Glou­ cester, which until recently was part of the Navy's Armilla patrol. John (25), whose wife Denise lives in Grimsby


TWO former pupils of Kibhlcsdnle School, Clith­ eroe, who joined the Royal Navy at different limes, have met up again while serving on the same destroyer. Pictured beneath the tropical sun arc Leading


and whose parents, Barbara and Ivan, live in Clitheroe, joined the Royal Navy nine years ago and has been on IIMS Gloucester for almost six years. Andrew (23), whose parents, Peter and Shir­


ley, live in Billington, joined the Navy four years ago and has been on HMS Gloucester for 18 months.


some exotic places, including Bahrain, Mombasa and Cairo.


During the present deployment they have visited


ers. These ships are designed to provide air defence for naval operations and are equipped with the Sea-Dart medium range anti-aircraft missile.


AMERICANS, as I have


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larly the g ir ls , wore warned against having the slightest contact with them. "Don’t oven speak to th em ” , p a r e n t s instructed, “and get away from them as quickly as you can. All the men have a dozen or more wives and their women are treated despicably.” T h e y w e r e a I m o s t


r e g a r d e d its “ w h i t e slavers” and their leader, Brigham Young (now repudicated1, was looked upon as some wicked ogre, a 19th century Ayatollah. Today, things are very


that attitudes appear to have changed very much even in my own short time. “When I was a youngster,” I said, “Con­ siderable fear was instilled into us.” Young boys and particu­


professor and his wife and daughter, agreed with me in this. “ How are we regarded over here?” was one of the questions put to mo. 1 was able to tell them


young people to accom­ pany them back to The States, apparently in some instances much to the dis­ approval of their parents and families, and thus ties were broken which now, it seems, some of my visitors s o o m a n x i o u s to re-establish. My latest callers, the


sought-after ancestors seem to have emigrated from this area between the years 1830 to 18-10 when, it would appear, mission­ aries from this then rather strange sect conducted energetic campaigns over here. They induced many


interests, all these visitors — and many of the others who have called upon me — have one thing in com­ mon. They are all, either directly or indirectly, a s so c ia te d with The Church of the Latter Day Saints; ra th e r b e t te r known, perhaps to you and I, as the Mormons. Many of these much-


society they come, and a retired doctor, a baker and a professor of chemistry from one of his country’s most notable universities have been among the latest of them. Despite their varied


mentioned previously, are particularly keen on gene­ alogy and every year a number of those who believe their forbears had their roots in our old vil­ lage find their way to my door. From all classes of


The vessel is one of the Navy’s Type 12 destroy­


near Banbury, on the Northants and Oxford­


Hailing originally from


job for 25 years. Francis, who died in


Francis to take over as gardener of Graythwaite House, in Clitheroe Road, Whalley, and he did the


and Francis returned so u th to F u lw o r th . Francis was a keen crick­ e te r and while in the South was contacted by Mr Alfred Taylor, the then manager of the National Westmin ster Bank in Whalley, and the village’s second eleven captain, with a job offer. Mr T a y lo r a sk e d


iM)


her culinary skills when one day she was asked to help out with the cooking at Graythwaite House. She stayed on for six years, often baking and delivering her Eccles cakes around the village before re p o r t in g for breakfast duty.


helping out at the gate of joint pastorate at Throp- Whalley Abbey. A former ton and Rothbury. the job


Whalley Parish Church, Elsie could often be seen


Based on the existing \


secretary of the village's Mothers’ Union, she also spends much of her time at the senior citizen’s club which meets at the old grammar school. Despite her active life­


style, Elsie likes nothing more than sitting in her comfortable armchair and surveying the view of Whalley nab.


up and visit us. He abso­ lutely adored the place and could not understand why people holidayed abroad when they could come to somewhere as pretty as Whalley. It’s simply beau­ tiful around here.”


“My father used to come


youngest of a family of 10, has three daughters and three great-children.


Elsie, who was the


W h a l le y W in d o w .


with a discriminating lady like that, is there?


J.F.


years lie won the prize for best student on the uni­ versity electronics course and has gained a post at Plessey Semi Conductors, Swindon.


ferred from Ribblesdale to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School in the sixth form and then went on to Sal­ ford University. For three consecutive


Mrs Warwick Watson, of Bryers Croft, Wilpshire.


Ian is the son of Mr and


sports fun day, on July 10th.


money for the Roefield Leisure Centro Appeal and school funds.


The day is to raise


A Fun run FANCY dress fun run and sponsored hike ride are just some of the events planned at the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School


A FORMER Ribblesdale School pupil has gained a first class honours degree in engineering. Ian Watson (21) trans­


Honours for Ian


— it’s so beautiful,” the professor’s wife told me. “All those huge cathe­ d ra ls , ch u rch e s and abbeys. And all so old. I was thrilled with London and driving up here we even saw thatched cot-, tages. Aren’t they just the cutest! And your little hills, and all so green. Guess I’d love to settle right here in your Ribble Valley!” Nothing much wrong


larly the ladies, declare themselves very much impressed. “I just love your country


seem to be very much the same as you and I (accents excepted!). The majority of them appear to have prospered, from the finan­ cial point of view; certainly to the extent that they can afford to take extended holidays in this country and on the Continent. And all of them, particu­


much changed and I am told there are over 100 of their churches in this country and some of them very well supported. To me, those I have met


relatives, and also recei- veda visit from Ribble V a l le y M a y o r an d Mayoress Coun. and Mrs Albert Atkinson.


On Friday she held open house for her friends and


to leave the area in early September, said: “These have been very happy years in Clitheroe and w'e have so many friends.


Merseyside, I began to develop my interest in rural life and rural min­ istry, which is reflected in this new appointment."


“After coming here from


United Reformed Church published Mr Salsbury’s book, which highlights some of the problems and needs of rural areas and the role of the church in the rural community.


Three years ago the


Reformed Church's rural consultants’ group and on


He serves on the United


the committee for the Methodist Church in Rural Life. For the past 18


LIBRARY CORNER


RECENT additions to the stock at Clitheroe Library include:


Cynthia Roberts. A love story with a hint of mystery set in Wales in the 1840s.


“ How to e x p o r t . ” A step-oy-


step guide to successful export selling.


“ The ru n n in g t id e " —


magic" — Lee Israel. Biogra­ phy pf Estee Lauder, founder of the successful cosmetics empire.


“Estee Lauder: Beyond the


Templeton Smith. An adven­ tu re story centered around attempts to smuggle a military aircraft to the Middle East.


"The fifth freedom" •* John


will involve leading and training a ministry team of both ordained and lav peo­ ple, to serve in a group which might eventually comprise 10 churches. Mr Salsbury, who is due


A keen member of


returned to the mill where she worked as a winder before moving on to warp­ ing. When her son, Derek, was born, they moved to the p re s en t house in Limefield Avenue, where Elsie has remained for over GO years. Elsie again displayed


1974, was also a loading member of Whalley’s 11)29 Ribblesdaie League cham­ pionship side. M e a nw h i le , E ls ie


THE Minister of the United Reformed Churches in Clitheroe, Barrow and Newton, the Rev. John Salsbury, is to take up a chal­ lenging new post in the North-East. .


A challenging post in the North-East


Marjory, son David and daughter Joanna moved to this area 12 years ago.


Mr Salsbury, his wife. L


accepted an invitation to help in developing a new s t ra teg y for ministry among a number of scat­ tered rural communities in Northumberland.


Mr S a 1 s b u r y h a s


r?m \


months he has represented the Lancashire churches ecumemcallv. on the Rural Voice in L a n c a sh ire Committee.


Mother and daughter team up


AN exhibition by a mother and daughter will feature in the display case at Whalley Lib rary, from Saturday until the end of July.


Mrs Sheila Tomlinson, of Read, and her daughter, mother-of-two Mrs Karen Jackson, of Barrow, are masters of the art of hand quilting. They transform beauti­


Retired schoolteacher


gallery, will be paintings by Mr A.E. Dowling, a retired RAF engineer who has developed sensitivity and delicacy in waterco­ lour work and in his ear­ l ie r oils and a c ry l ic studies.


Whalley and take a peek? Also exhibited, in the


ful American and French fabrics into cushions, wall plaques, quilts, nursery items and toys. So why not pop into


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PENDLETON


the intriguing title of a talk and demonstration g iv e n b v M r s F a t Hayward to members of Pendleton Wl.


Rewarding “Unzip a chicken" was


TV.


Croft and afterwards the chicken was raffled. Un­ lucky winner being Mrs S. Monk.


WI, is a teacher of home economics and skilfully demonstrated how to bone, stuff and reassemble a chicken, making a tasty bird that is easy to carve.' She was thanked hv Mrs


Mrs Hayward, of Caton


siding in the absence of J Miss R. Mundy, reminded members that entries for the Clitheroe Area WI Show must be in by July 22nd. Names were taken for the trip to Silentnight a t Barno 1 dswick in August.


the link delegate at the annual meeting in London, gave an account of her visit along with 6.000 other WI members to the Royal Albert Hall. She said she had found it a v e r y r e w a r d i n g experience. Mrs Jean Bristol, pre- .


held in memory of member Mrs Marjorie Wilmot, who died recently. Mrs Hartley, of Barley,


for volunteers to help at the summer fair on August Bank Holiday Monday, when snacks will be *j served in the village hall l | from noon to 5 p.m. She requested contributions 'I for a produce stall.


Mrs Bristol also asked


furnishings are being >| arranged for the autumn. Press correspondents


Afternoon classes in soft


Mrs A. Slingerand Mrs V. S t a v e 1e v had b ee n impressed on their visit to the "Clitheroe Advertiser and Times" printing centre at Burnley. After coffee there was a conducted tour through every pro­ cess from rough copy to the final printing plate. Having heard on many


fl A minute's silence was


by Mrs Newhouse and Mrs M. Ross made £S.50. The competition for a chicken recipe was won by Mrs Stavele.v, with Mrs Slinger


occasions about the pro­ verbial floppy disc, they saw several during their tour and were also shown a print-out of a page of the paper. The visit will cer­ tainly give an added dimension to their enjoy­ ment of the newspaper in the future. A biscuit stall manned


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