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DEATH OF SHE WORE HALF-SOVEREIGNS IN HER SHOES Soldier Wrote to C.O CALENDAR ‘ For His Cards ” NUDIST WAVED TO BARNARD CASTLE Mr C. Hirst and Miss R. Coates March BOWLING ENTHUSIAST Found “ Guiity ” of Being HOUSEWIFE 30. Mannequin Parade. Parish Hall. Barnard Castle Ladut Absent Circle. SERVICES TO April. “ Dear Sir,—As you may 1. W.l. Social & Supper; SCOUTING MOVEMENT Man Bound Over i. Jumble Sale. Congregational' now realise. I have ceased to Schoolroom. work for. Her Majesty's 1. Dance. Marwood & Langley- •' Mr J. Blenkinsopp Forces and I would be rnos: dale S.C., Bd. Castle Cricket' grateful if you would forward One cold morning in Feb­ and Tennis Club. ruary a Hutton Magna hous'e- I walk unclothed across his 2. Coffee Morning. Congrega- ' A staunch bowling enthusiast nty insurance cards and my toinal Schoolroom. Bd. Castle. and a long standing supporter monies due and oblige. wire was hanging out n.cr backyard and wave to her. washing: when she saw a ,jnan 2. Annual Concert. Middietbn-ifi- - of the Barnard Castle Bowling This was how a 25 years old She ran into the h'cuse a Male Voice Choir. - Club, it would be difficult to I regular soldier wrote to his com­ was so embarrassed sne vv'.is . 2. Jumble Sale. . Bourne School­ BOWES SHELVES afraid to come out again. room, Middleton Carnival haxe found a person who had manding officer from his home at Committee. Preston alter deciding after the This was stated at Greta Bridge rendered such invaluable ser­ QUESTION OF Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 74. Whist .Drive. Barningham Vil- Christmas leave not to return to ins vice to the sport as had John I PUBLIC CONVENIENCES when the ■ man. Montague Henry . lage Hall. Blenkinsopp, the 55-year-oldj unit, Lee (47). of Hutton Magna, ap­ •_6. Whist Drive, W.l. Hall, News- The letter was read at a district peared. charged with exposing him­ ham. ■' ■' ' solicitor’s managing clerk, who court martial at Hun.bleton Camp, self with intent to insult a female ■ 6. Middleton Male Voice Choir ' died in hospital on Monday. Barnard Castle, on Friday loom­ Bowes Parish Annual Assembly and with conduct likely to cause a at Baldersdale School. Of 20. Birch Road, he leaves a| ing, when the soldier. Private I held last week, on Tuesday, was 6. Carvl Jenner Mobile Fheatre, poorly attended compared with the breach of the peace. widow, the former Miss Marguerite I Robert William Anthony Graham, He was found " Not guilty ” <’f Pa-riSh Hall. of the 1st Battalion, the King’s Own usual robust turnout. In the busi­ 6,7,8. H.M.S. Pinafore, Deer,- Walker, the daughter of'the late Mr the first charge but guilty of the Royal Border Regiment, was ness which followed it was decided second, and was bound over for bolt’ Theatre. and Mrs J. Walker, whom he married charged with desertion, losing arm) to leave in abeyance the provision twelve months in the sum of £10. 7. . Whist Drive. Rokeby Parish in 1927. He is also survived by two The bridal group photograph taken on Saturday by Leslie equipment, and escaping from the of public convenienes and possible Hall, for Children’s Fund. sites until after the parish hall and Ley, in Court, told the magi married daughters and five grand­ Greenbank, shows Mr and Mrs Hirst as they left St. Mary's guard-room at the camp. strates he was a practising nudist 8. Farndale Singers at Bowie&s Church. Middleton, after their wedding. He denied the first charge but was car park were completed. and had been for many years. He Chapel: Gift Stall. Supper, etc; children. found '‘Guilty” of the lesser charge It was pointed out that with 8. Trinity Church Jumble Safe His mother had died only a few j those projects behind them the had no intention of insulting any­ The wedding took place on ot' being absent from his unit with­ one, and whenever he knew there World Refugee Year. weeks earlier. He was the second I COUNCILLOR INVITES out leave. He pleaded "Guilty” to matter could be raised with‘greater were people about he wore shorts. 8. Dance, King’s Head Hotel, son of the late Mr and Mrs W. Saturday at St. Mary’s Church. the other two charges. I likelihood of agreement being , Complaints. Barnard Castle Young Con­ ENCOURAGEMENT FOR I reached. servatives. Bferikinsopp, his elder brother having Middleton-in-Teesdale. between He was sentenced, subject to con­ Sergt. G. Wakerley said that one Miss Rosalyn Coates, the TOWN BAND firmation. io undergo detention lor Annoyance created by traffic morning early in February, Mrs A. 8-9. Players Annual been posted missing during the first] 84 days with stoppages of pay to speeding through the village was a F. Macmillan was hanging out her Concert, Reading Room. Rom­ second daughter of Mr and Mrs subject which received almost aldkirk. world war. Male Choir at Trial Concert make good the value of the lost washing in the backyard at her J. Coates, of 15, Jubilee Place, | equipment- £5 J 3s. singular attention. After complaints home when she saw Ley. He 9. Zetland Hunt Point-to-Point, 4U Years With Firm. were heard it was unanimously Stone Cross Farm, Marwood. Middletop-in-Teesdale, and Mr Suicide Note. walked unclothed across his back­ John Blenkinsopp was educated at Out of the public eye since last decided to bring it to the notice of yard and waved to her. 10. Cantata. Newgate Methodist Colin Hirst, the youngest son autumn, Barnard Castle Town Lieut. I. P. H urle\, prosecuting, a higher authority, such as the Church. the North Eastern Counties School of Mr and Mrs J. Hirst, said that Graham was away from P.C. M. Roberts said he was on and subsequently he joined the staff Band came out of hibernation on County Council, with a possible duty in Hutton Magna when he re­ 12. Jumble Sale. Romaldkirk of Heslop and York, rising ultimate­ Winston Lane, . The Sunday, when, with the help of his unit from January 11th to Feb’ (approach to the Member of Parlia- Reading Room. Middleton Male Voice Choir as t nary 4th. when he was arrested at j ment for the division. ceived complaints of Ley having 15. Recital and Concert, ly to managing clerk with the tirm.' Rector, the Rev. L. Thompson, his mother's home at 16, Charlotte walked unclothed into his backyard. which he seived for 40 years. guest singers, they staged their first On the question of housing for Methodist Church. conducted the ceremony and concert of the year. Streei, Preston. elderly people, it was suggested that About 8-20 a.m. on February 26th 16. Dance. Newbiggin Recreation Not only at Barnard Castle was Miss P. D. Baum was the The letter sent by Graham to his he saw Ley leave the back door and Mr Blenkinsopp a familiar figure at More in the nature of a practice persons who would qualify for the walk towards the coalhouse in the Room. ' , • the bowling rink, but also elsewhere organist. concert. Councillor Roy Watson. I commanding officer was read by' special type of bungalow that could 16. Clay Pigeon Shoot, Newsham Chairman of the Urban District the Adjutant, Captain K. J. Car- be built, should deposit their names yard. He was naked except for a Sports Club. in the north-east ,and he had the Wearing a ballerina-style dress of I inicha'el. pair of slippers. distinction two seasons ago to be­ witchcraft lace over while tulle, the Council, addressed the audience, with the district council. It was When he saw. me he walked 18. Dance. Marwood and Langley- come the “ champion of champions ” which ran to the better part of a Graham, on oath, said that in I understood that if the required dale Social Centre. bride had in each shoe a golden November of last year he was hy­ number were forthcoming then it back into the house, and when I of the Darlington and District half-sovereign. Her embroidered veil hundred persons. He referred to the reached the back door he appeared 18. Dance. Dalton Memorial HalL League. His keenness for the sport occasion as a recruiting campaign, ing with his wife on a caravan site was probable that such accommoda­ 18. Open Clay Pigeon Shoot, was held by a coronet of lace and following the critical stage reached at Barnaul Castle. On returning tion would be built. wearing shorts,” said the officer. Strathmore Arms, . was atso shared by bis wfe who, pearls, and she carried red roses and to the caravan one evening after " 1 told him about the complaints like himself, held offiical positions in carnations made up with comellias last year when they were on the Aooroval of the oroaress achieved and he said no one had approached 18. Easter Whist Drive and Dance the Barnard Castle Club. brink of closjng down. finishing the day’s work, he found bv Rural District Coun­ at Bowes School. and fern. She was given away by They had rallied, however, and a suicide note from his wife. cil was signified when it was stated him about it. He said he always J 8. Wycliffe R.C. Whist & Dance. Led Church Scout Troop. her father. what they needed ri'ow was some “.She did not commit suicide but that the Bowes-Boldron water slept in the nude and liked to see 18. Dance, Village Hall. As a younger man he had also Her two sisters, the Misses Jose new blood, Barnard Castle would I was misking .for ten days,” he said. scheme, was nearin'* _com.plet.iqn. to the fire and things before dres- Eggleston Y FC followed open-air pursuits'ah's at one and Sandra Coates', were" 'brides­ feet theToss greatly TF they" were-to | " 1 was giver: seven days to Iook smgTu' 22. Dance, Temperance Hall. time played in the familiar red and maids. They had dresses of blue and go. he went on. for not only in the I for her. People told me she had When asked about the allegation ; white jerseys of the former football white flecked nylon and each had summer but also in the winter they I said she married me so that she CHOIR’S FIRST that he had—waved to Mrs Macmil­ 22. Dance at George Hotel. Pierce- club at Cotherstone. A keen Scouter. a head-dress of pink flowers Their were called upon. He felt that they could get an army allowance. On PERFORMANCE lan.-Lev. it was alleged, replied. “I bridge. Eggleston Ag, Soc. he was for many years in charge ot bouquets were composed of pink deserved every encouragement that January 11th 1 decided not to re­ have only done it ’that once.” 22 Whist Drive. Eggleston Village the troop attached to St. Mary’s carnations, and their gifts from the the town could give. turn to the unit after the Christmas Mr Roderick S. Macmillan, farm Hall. Parish Church and whose head­ bridegroom were a double string of Young Ladies Welcome. leave so that the army allowance The newly-formed choir of the worker, aged 23, -of Hutton Magna, 21-23. St. Mary’s Church S.S.— ' quarters were formerly at the pearls and a silver locket. The chairman of the band com­ I could be stopped, Barnard Castle Y.M.C.A. Over 60 husband of Mrs Macmillan, said he “Enchanted Forest ” Operetta; church mission, now taken over by j Mr K. Hirst, brother of the mittee. Mt S. Holmes, in similar “ I intended stopping away just’ Club made its first appearance be­ could have given Ley a good hid­ 23. St. Lawrence, . the Ministry of Pensions and i bridegroom, was best man. and Mr vein, stressed the need for younger long enough for that.” he added. fore the members at the weekly ing but he thought it would be Easter Whist Drive. National Insurance. T. Coates, brother of the bride, was players, and said that there would Capt. P. J. Blincoe, defending meeting on Monday and rendered a wiser to inform the police. 25. Whist Drive, Bamingharr.' Vil­ The Scouting Movement in Bar­ groomsman. be no objection to girls volunteer­ officer, said that Graham’s life had programme of time-honoured songs, lage Hall. nard Castle owes a debt of gratitude Following a reception at the ing for the band. They were, in I been "disturbed” for several months. including '“ A health unto Her 25. Dance, Marwood and Langley- to Mr Blenkinsopp. He was one of Belvedere Hotel, bride and bride­ fact, happy to welcome that even­ His wife left him in November Majesty,” " Drink to me only,” dale S.C. (Barnard Castle the prime movers in the building of groom left for their honeymoon, ing a young lady from Middleton and a month later his father com­ " Sweet and low,” “ AU through the Liberal Association). the Scout hut at Wilson Street, and the bride choosing a green wool who had assisted them on a mitted suicide,” he said. night,” and “ Teesdale Hills,” which 25. Sisterhood Rally, Trinity actively engaging himself, together! dress, mink coloured coat and beige number of occasions were all very well received. Methodist Church. with other stalwarts, in its con-1 accessories. They will reside in The band, under their conductor. SUNDAY SCHOOL Mrs Rosekillv sang a solo, Mr 25. Concert, Trinity Methodist struction some 25 years ago. Staindrop. F. Lucas, opened the programme and Mrs Andas a duet, and they Church. Barnard Castle. As a gardener, he was not with­ PRESENTATION TO with the tune Crimond. accompany­ departing TEACHER were also joined by Mrs Mannion 26. Coffee Evening, Lancelands. out note, exhibiting quite regularly NURSING QUALIFICATION ing the choir and audience singing and Mr Eden in a quartette. Cotherstone. Ryder-Cheshire ait shows at Barnard Castle and The Lord’s My' Shepherd. A march. Miss Lewis, chairman, said she Foundation. Middleton, New Colonial, and Rimmer’s After the Mothering Sunday believed that everyone had thor­ 29. Woodland Agric. Soc. Dance, He was a member of the Tees-] Mrs Margaret E. Stevens, elder service at Boldron Methodist daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Raine, arrangement of Recollections of oughly enjoyed the concert, which Welfare Hall, Woodland. dale Wanderers Club. whose Verdi, preceded the choir’s singing 'Chapel on Sunday, Miss E. Bui nip was a first effort, and went to Show For His 29. 50/50 Dance, Barnard Castle Dremises stand not far from his of 48. Newgate. Barnard Castle, has made a presentation to Miss Sylvia I been successful in the final examina­ of three negro spirituals. what the members could really do. Playing Fields Association. home. Besides being a member of High in the audience’s estimation Lowes, a Sunday School teacher, in ’ She thanked Miss Ridley for the Birthday the club committee, he also captain­ tions of the General Nursing anticipation of her wedding on Council (S.R.N.). were the euphonium solo by W. accompaniment, and also Mr Andas ed the billiards team which played .Blackett and the duet on cornets by Saturday this week. The gift, a for the amount of work he had put in the Teesdale District League. She was educated at the Barnard chiming clock, was on the behalf Castle Secondary Modem School' T. Wright and J. Redfern. in tc enable such a fine perform­ A funeral service is being held at The arrangement for male voices I of pupils, teachers, parents and the Parish Church at 2-30 p.m. to­ and trained at the Friarage Hospital, trustees. ance to1 be given. She said the choir Northallerton, . by Hume of the Welsh hymn. was now part of the entertainment morrow. Cwn Rhondda, was delightfullv Miss Lowes, who is the daughter' of the Over 60 Club and felt sure CHARMING rendered by' the choir, which for all of Mr and Mrs H. Lowes, of i the members would look forward their items was under the conductor­ Boldron. is to marry Mr Laurence | with pleasure to more such enter­ ship of S. F. Wilson, the Middleton Beadle, and their prospective home tainment from time to time BUNGALOW headmaster. is to be at Darlington. Spectron Carpets Mr George McDonald, a former 39/6 square yard Sunday School superintendent, and i “WHERE TIIE BRASS BANDS Mr Parry, both spoke in apprecia­ QUARRY STOPPED FOR SUITE B . M . K . “ H Y V A L ” PLAY.” tion of Miss Lowes’ loyal service. TWO DAYS BUNGALOW SUITE Carpets 49/6 sq. yard Following the devotional part of in Tapestry, with sprung The band of the 15/19 The King's Cushions in Green. Red. A.I. and A.O. Carpets also the proceedings, which were con-1 Royal Hussars, the armoured car ducted by Miss Burnip. every chi'd | Following a dispute on 1 Ucsday Fawn or Blue. Fiiicd-in in stock regiment stationed at Deerbolt and was handed a posy of flowers for afternoon al the Park End quarries ™ £35/10 0 Strcatlam Camps, Barnard Castle, | their mothers. of Messrs Ord and Maddison Ltd., has accepted an eight concert en­ concerning four employees who had In FLO REST I NF.. gagement to play at Bridlington. sought alternative work in the Cream, with Maroon district, the remainder ceased work ‘Latex Foam cushions. PROFESSIONAL THEATRE in support of the men concerned. £45/10 0 Stair Carpets The stay-out strike continued for COMPANY RETURNS two .days, and after a meeting in stock. 221” and 27” wide between the men and their union from 10/6 to 42/6 per yd. On Wednesday next week the representative on Thursday evening, ‘ Caryl Jenner Mobile Thearte. which work resumed on Friday morning. under Arts Council patronage ha The four men commenced theii I gone out to isolated and theatreles., new work with another firm on See our stock of towns and villages of Great Britain Monday morning. during the past ten years, will be' Curtain Materials visiting Barnard Castle for the second time. They are to presert FIRST AID TEST RESULTS. in " The Importance of Being Earnest' PRINTS . . . DAMASKS [CURTAIN] by Oscar Wilde in the Parish Hall. At a recent examination of the \eioosr This play, which has been performed Barnard Castle British Railways St. and BROCADES previously by amateur dramatic John Ambulance Class successful COVER societies in the area, will provide candidates were: Vouchers. P. C. B. COTTON NETS AND’ much of interest to those concerned Carr. Messrs A. Beach, K. W. Main. TERYLENE with the theatre. T. Morton. A. R. Parkinson: labels. Last year the same company Insp. J. J. Veitch. Sgts. R. W. Simp­ visited Barnard Castle and presented son and M. H. Soady. P.C.s A. D. Ibsen’s “ Doll’s House ” to a packed read 'the N. Addison. E. Hammond. J. H. audience which was most apprecia­ Harding. E. Jackson. N. Joica, J. W. TAKE ADVANTAGE of our generous Terms. No tive of the fine standard of acting Perks. M. Wilkinson. Messrs E. Deposit. 38 Weeks to pay, or * Monthly Instalments. • and presentation. This year the plav Alderson. A Bowron. J. J. Close, N. is very much in the lighter vein and NORTHERN Hillary. W. j. McKie. R. Mitchell. J. is perhaps one of the greatest Pratt. S. R. Chatt. T. W. Norton. comedies in the English language. J. H. Parkinson. J. R. Raine. J. R. Tel. 2146 A ' theatre spokesman states that Robinson. W. Rutherford. R H no trouble has been spared to make ECHO Wright. BARNARD this an outstanding production, The- examiner was Dr. N. C. CASTLE 2, MARKET PLACE which repeats the choice made nine Coombs. Barnard Castle, Dr. K H. BARNARD CASTLE Phone 2020 years ago aqd which has been one Pickworth is the class lecturer, and of the company’s most popular instruction was given bv -Mr W. THE STORE OF FRIENDLY SERVICE productions. Rutherford '