3 ight Wednesday. February 5 th , 1958. THE TEESOALE MERCURY uru Q j Cotherstone BARNARD CASTLE BOWES FUNERAL Fertilizers and ^ges, 4 A Economy and the Future THEATRE. lately Conservative Farm Profits P hud j f? Grand Concert by the cele­ T H E LA T E RH for Fascinating Association brated Dr. Mark’s Orchestra of fi whon Housing Programme Little Men will be given on the MR J. W. PRESTON. P seed 12th December, 1833” so ran Increase not fully used Trip At the eliminating whist drive the playbill when Barnard The funeral of the late James held at Cotherstone on Friday, the report m Castle really had its own William Preston, whose death was Sewart, COLONEL’S TALK AT winners were: Championship Mr theatre. It was built on the reported last week, took place at mber B ROUND TABLE L. D. Robinson, Barnard Castle. St. Giles’ Church, Bowes, on Thurs­ Since the end of the war the n 195? Ladies—1, Mrs Elsie Biott, Barnard R.D.C. to discuss Ministry south side of the Barnard Castle I Parish Church and has been day. The Rural Dean, the Rev. J. physical quantity of fertilizers to the Before leaving for Paris, Col. G. Castle; 2, Miss M. Alderson, E. Lee, Rector of Romaldkirk, Baldersdale; 3, Mrs A. Hamilton; applied on farms in the United mostbii S. Heathcote, M.B.E., R.A., made known by several names : Old conducted the service at which Mr consolation, Mrs B. Wall. Gentle­ e cup I one of his last appearances locally Girls’ Schoolroom, The Church H. Thompson was the organist. Kingdom has increased by more men—1, Mr Chapman, Winston; 2, Circular i on bclj when he spoke to members of the Guild, Girls’ Cookery Class­ Among the family mourners than 50% and expenditure by more Mr F. Longstaff, Barnard Castle; 3, a bgok Barnard Castle and District Round room. present were 1 Mrs * Preston Mr S. Kidd; consolation, N. Chap­ than 200%. The greatest increases pfjd Broi Table on Tuesday of last week. The place used for theatrical widow; Mr and Mrs H. Preston, man. First food parcel, Mrs ted the In 1951, with his family, he made Mr and Mrs A. Preston, Mr and by weight have occurred in the use Blenkinsopp, Middleton - in - Tees- At its next housing meeting, the Barnard Castle Rural Council dressing (one could hardly call the overland trip to Egypt as pos­ Mrs W. Preston, Mr J. Preston, of potash which is three times the dale; second food parcel, Miss M. it dressing rooms) are under the sibly one of the first non-sponsored will discuss the recent call of the Minister of Housing and Local brothers and sisters-in-law; Mrs 945/46 rate and nitrogen, nearly Douglas. ground floor level and are still Family, travellers to pass through the Nicholson, Mr and Mrs Jackson, double. Despite these considerable The prizes were presented by in existence. The theatre was ssionei Balkans after the war. Painting Government for economy in expenditure. Mrs Waties, Mrs Gibson, Mr Smith, increases in the use * of fertilizers Mrs O. M. Williams; Col. Leveson- a accq word pictures of their automobile built by a man called Richard­ sisters and brothers-in-law; Mr there is no evidence to show that it Gower acted as doorkeeper: Mrs The discussion will have a direct bearing on the Council’s ^xpbiti journey, he said that if the oppor­ son in the year 1832 and was Hunt, Mr and Mrs Wright, sisters- las all been used to the best Leveson-Gower acted as M.C., ; Day* tunity ever arose, whatever else opened on December 3rd, in-law and brothers-in-law; Mr advantage. assisted by Mr Beattie. The cater­ future programme on which, said the Clerk (Mr G. Guyll) at •f a dispbj they did in Italy they must go to 1832, by the Richmond Theatre Waites, Mrs R. Preston, Mrs Atkin­ ing arrangements were carried out The recorded use of fertilizers on in'^G Venice. It was like a time machine, son, Mrs Joel, Mrs Allison, by the ladies of the committee last Wednesday’s meeting of the Council, some formation of Players. The building was sold arable crops has shown a steady y the d stepping from modern times into nephews and nieces; and other under the hands of Mrs Pleasants. in the year 1840 to the manag­ pward trend and yields of cereals ring the the 17th century island with its old policy was needed. relatives. At the close of the evening Mr R. ers of the National Schools. and of most root crops have moved ral food| world canals and historical build­ Wreaths were sent from: Hylda H. M. Marriott, agent for the in harmony to attain in recent years yarded to ings. The Ministry circular, copies of (widow); Anne, Jack and Family; Richmond division association Edmund Keans. the highest-ever national levels. The and cadi A Contrast. which have been circulated to Olive and Charlie; Willie and proposed a hearty vote of thanks the vicinity of Evenwood Gate. He The noted Shakespearian quantity of fertilizer applied per 3ns had thought there should be either an Dolly; Mr and Mrs Alsop; Bowes acre to grassland has approximately Contrast was made, said the to Mrs Williams for presenting the members for the next meeting of actor, Edpiund Keans, per­ island or a 30-miles-per-hour sign and District Working Men’s Club; doubled since the end of the war. speaker, with the up-to-date auto- prizes and to all the helpers who the Housing Committee, explains who had erected. formed in Barnard Castle in Annie and Millie; Mrs Robertson. Data made available by some strade which transversed Northern had contributed in various ways committl that the object of the government 1806. He performed the part of Sprays: Monty; Cissy; All at Bar farmers have shown the beneficial Italy to the Adriatic. Here, one saw towards the success of the event. Parents are so alarmed that they words o policy is to fortify the value of the Richard 3rd and his stage was Gap; Herbert and Mary; Frank effect on farm profits that can little of the country because of the He also said he looked forward to take their children to the bus for )m petit|| a table in the long room of Mr and Eva; Betty, Alf Nellie and rresult from a more liberal use of huge garish advertisements which seeing some of them at the final at pound at home and abroad. school at Evenwood half a mile l realised Prichett. the landlord of the Ed. (Sunderland). fertilizers' on grassland and full lined much of the toll road. Northallerton. The secretary an­ The circular concludes: “ Wages away and collect them coming from idley. 1 The Bearers were Messrs Ettey, utilization of the increased pro­ The 31 day expedition took the nounced that as there were more school in the afternoon in order to public house in Newgate later eeting, I increases unrelated to and going J Cooke, H. Gaskill and W. duction of grass. However, study of travellers through the contrast of than 20 tables four of the highest see them safely across the road,” known as the Queen’s Head. 3 posed B T unstall. farm data collected by provincial Istanbul and Anatolia, down the scores qualified for the final, two far beyond the general growth of he said. At that time, Keans was a meeting agricultural economic departments fertile crescent of the eastern ladies and two gentlemen, for which real wealth within the country are wandering player, which was 5 of their He said he thought the matter has never shown any close correla­ fere: Prtdfl Mediterranean. An area of monu­ they would receive tickets and also should be referred to the Transport the custom adopted by many by far the greatest danger we have The Rev. R. Prideaux, the tion between the profits achieved on chairman, ments. steeped in history of more notice of free transport arrange­ Committee for consideration. actors of that period. Later we than two civilizations. The tour ments in due course. to face, and we should be deceiv­ Newgate Methodist Minister, is livestock farms and the fertilizers irman, H On the motion of Aid. W. Liddle find Keans playing the same ended at Akaba for transhipment ing ourselves if we pretended being encouraged to submit a song used. This is not because fertilizers Mis T.l (Butterknowle) it was agreed to line at Drury Lane Theatre, by ship for the final stage to North otherwise. to comedian and singer, Max play no part in promoting profits 5E.R.U draw the County Council’s attention Africa. “ Those who ask for wage in­ London, in the year 1814. Bygraves. or because their costs are very high; etary, ■ to the need for some safety meas­ The speaker was welcomed by A Play that Faces creases, those who grant wage in­ indeed, the cost of fertilizer is 2, M ai ure and suggesting that an island the chairman. Tabler John Hay. A creases. and those who adjudicate small compared to other farm costs. inchdW might be the best solution. vote of thanks by Tabler Angus the Problems about wages should have this fact aine, 9 To Troop the Colour 100 Gallons Per Acre* W ilbonf Semple was endorsed by the mem­ firmly in the forefront of their It was agreed on the motion of bers. minds. Any large mistake at this Coun. A. F. Stephenson to ask the It is due primarily to the fact Colonel Heatbcote was recently AUCKLAND ACTORS IN stage by any of them could do Durham County Council to build a LION OF ENGLAND” DISTINCTION. that whereas a few farmers make appointed to the N.A.T.O. Defence BARNARD CASTLE. grevious damage to the nation as bridge over a stream at Headlam. full use of the greater production Staff College, Paris, where he is to £ whole. It is our duty as a govern­ near Gainford. obtained from increased fertilizer take over the duties as British A new type of religious stage- ment to see that, and it is the duty Coun. Stephenson said that Arrangements are in hand for a because the regiment supported application on grassland, the vast Army Instructor. He has handed play. in which dramatic situations of the , Government, as employers, vehicles had to use a ford which very special trooping the colour William of Orange when he came majority apparently make very little in k over the command of the 14th arise when three young people are to act upon it.” must be one of the very few left ceremony by 1st Battalion, The to England. use of it. When so much is being Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, faced with heart searching decisions, The Clerk pointed out that in in the rural area. Normally, the King’s Own Royal Regiment on St. heard of increasing the productivity Barfo/d Camp, to Lt.-Col. R. D. B. comes a week to-morrow to the the next month or so, the Medical stream was only two or three George’s Day, April 23rd at Deer- Served in Korea. of grassland and of the remarkable Taylor, M.C., R.A. Newgate Methodist Church. i Officer of Health (Dr. J. G. Paley) inches deep, but at present, flood bolt Camp, Barnard Castle. levels being attained in some isolated Although what is generally des- would be presenting to the Coun­ waters to a depth of nine inches It is special because this may well The 1st Battalion came to Deer- cases, it is disturbing to find that scribed as a missionary play, “ The cil his third programme on slum had to be forded. be the last time the Regiment will bolt in January last year after 30/. a a i l the average production of milk from First Commandment ” is not in the clearance and one question which “ The water gets into the brake troop the colour before its amal­ service in Hong Kong and Korea. a t » grass during the summer six general run of such productions. would arise was whether the Coun­ drums of vehicles and renders the gamation with the Border Regiment Since the second world war it has d. months is little above one gallon The action takes place in England cil should build any more houses. brakes useless until they are dried next year. This occasion will, how­ .also served in Trieste and in 15/- Bambridge Bros. and explores with blunt realism the out,” he said. ever, be ' the last on which the Germany. The last trooping of the per cow per day or around 100 gallons per acre per annum. It eck, j Monumental Sculptors problems facing would be workers A Definite Policy Needed. King’s Own, apart from the colour parade was in Hong Kong would appear that many farmers fa clear I Memorials in Stone, Marble in the mission field. Territorial Battalion, will parade in 1955. do not fully utilise their grass to ed, and Granite The presentation is by the Over­ “ If you declare a slum clearance wearing their ancient cap badge, the At the time the King’s Own is provide nutrients for milk produc­ Show room & Y ard : seas Missionary Committee of the area, you must be in a position A blockage in a cesspool on the Lion of England. The King’s Own one of the three battalions in the 0 clear | tion despite the increased potential HALL STREET Bishop Auckland Methodist Circuit, to rehouse the displaced tenants, farm of Mr F. Moore, Caldwell, is the only regiment which ever has 24th Infantry Brigade, the Army’s 1 clear K that should result from using more BARNARD CASTLE and the play is produced by Cynthia and in view of the fact that your resulted in workers being overcome had or ever will have the distinction fly-anywhere “ fire brigade,” and , 9", 1 fertilizers. Of course, it is possible works : Wiffen. “ The First Commandment ” estimates are coming on in Marche with the fumes and having to of wearing this badge. One explan­ this year’s ceremony will take place, , 5 /- a t i that some of the additional fertiliz­ N orthgate, D arlingtcn by Joyce Rearden, has been extreme­ you will have to decide on a report sick. ation is that the lion is worn ‘ international situation permitting.” ers used have been applied to poor, Est. 1909 ly well received in the Bishop definite policy.” he said. Phone Darlington 3773. ^vorn out permanent pasture which Auckland area and Barnard Castle When the Clerk presented the is simply just not capable of pro­ Designs and Prices on is fortunate in acquiring the services report of the Plans Committee, he YOUR SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT ducing any appreciable quantity of Application of these enthusiastic and talented explained that in several instances, nutritious herbage. But in many players. arrangements had been made for a instances it may well be that the deputation from the Council to VICTORIA HALL. Manuela throws herself overboard SCALA. meet the area planning officer, Mr increased growth of grass has been LUER Prothero is completely astonished at mismanaged by poor grazing A. E. Jepson, to discuss on the Producer Ivan Foxwell, who gave ption. | H STEANSON, A.I.P.R.E., this action and orders a rescue boat A slice of life ; rich in its drama, pethods, or no conservation of the sites the merits of the applications. us that great picture “ The Colditz it. to pick the girl up. laughter and heartbreak, comes to extra production. Tel. Staindrop 301 Coun. A. F. Stephenson (Head- Story,” follows up with another 53. For the rest of the voyage the Scala Cinema next week when Get your lam) added that the Council had gripping drama called “ Manuela,” Prothero has to contend with the the Anna Neagle Production for your been granted a concession from which is coming on Thursday to the Best Policy. bitterness of Mario, whom he releas­ ‘ These Dangerous Years” begins the area planning officer as a result Victoria Hall. Unlike “ The Colditz AUSTIN es from his prison, and the antagon­ its run. NEW TELEVISION of discussions with him at the Story,” which dealt with prisoners- Comparing the results achieved hams ism of his first officer, “ Parson ” Cash and Easy Terms. meeting of the Plans Committee of war, “ Manuela” is a completely This is a story, set in a tough, by different farmers after applying -snd superb service Evans. Finally a devastating fire Repairs any make. that morning. The Council, he said, different type of story which has a dockland district, of the youngsters certain manurial ingredients it be­ breaks out on board the ship and AND Every Part in Stock. would he consulted in future be­ British merchant ship as its main who grow up resenting their en­ comes obvious that in many cases from it becomes necessary to abandon her. ERS. 24 Hour Service fore planning decisions were made setting. vironment, and rebelling against the feeding methods have not been In the turmoil Prothero is separated hants, in respect of applications made for It begins in a South American authorities they feel are banded adjusted to the new conditions. Far No Electricity? L. SMITH & GO. from Manuela and she lands on a projects within the rural area. port where Mario (Pedro Armen- into a conspiracy to keep them from too many farmers, for instance, are Automobile Engineers little South Atlantic island where she Latest Model He thought this was a decided dariz), a Maltese seaman, meets a enjoying life. It is a film that will feeding purchased concentrates for get the BARNARD CASTLE waits in eager anticipation for the 14" TELEVISION, ENGINE & step forward. There had been some frightened girl called Manuela (Elsa appeal, not only to every teenager, nearly every gallon produced dur­ be least Phone 2129 Martinelli) who is half-English and day when Prothero’s boat will be A ERIA L. C om plete C11O/10/O. straight talking at the meeting of but anyone who can still remember ing May and June. Yet many others half South American Indian. She sighted—a day that never domes. iicited. the Plans Committee, he said. their teenage days, and find room have found that the best policy is Also 17" and 21" Models. tells him a fantastic story about “ Manuela ” was produced by in their hearts to understand the to stop additional feeding entirely teed. I Ivan Foxwell and directed by Guy and I Planning Review ? wanting to get to England where her problems of the newly-fledged a.: this time of the year, when the father came from. She has just H am ilton. adults. milk price is. at its lowest level and itive to “ 1 understand that a review of escaped from a violent encounter Starring George Baker and when grass is producing its maxi­ the present planning policy is to with a mysterious stranger who had COSY. Frankie Vaughan. “ These Danger­ mum output. take place, and no doubt the out­ pursued her into an alleyway. His The attraction at the Cosy Cine-; ous Years ” is Anna Neagle’s first This may appear to be the wrong Stationery Bargains come of this review might ease the attentions had been cut short.when ma, Middleton-in-Teesdale, on Mon­ film as a producer and she has time of the year in which to discuss tension between the Council and she hit him with a brick. day and Tuesday, February 10th chosen to begin this new chapter the use of summer grass, but it is the County Planning Authority,” Mario is completely obsessed with and 11th, is “The Guns of Fort] in her professional life with a the period when manurial and he said. her and agrees to smuggle her Petticoat.” There is no lack of punchy, warm-hearted film that, grassland programmes are being BRIXHAM, Broad Laid “ If we in the Barnard Castle aboard the “ Conway Castle,” feminine appeal in this offering in weaving through the little un­ drawn up on many farms. If in fact 80 Envelopes ...... 3/6 rural area are only to be a dormi­ where he works in the engine room. which Audie Murphy organises a important things, as well as the you are not also going to consider 140 Sheets N o te ...... 2/11 tory for the industrial towns of Dressed as a boy she gets past the band of women to beat off attacks soul-shaking ones, deals with life how you can economise in the use sanctimonious mate, “ Parson ” NOTEPAPER PARKSIDE BOND y Tees-side and Wearside and are not of Indians. Photographed in excel­ itself. This is the story of every of concentrates then there is little Evans (Donald Pleasence) past the lent Technicolor and with Kathryn Cabinets (50 Sheets Note, 40 to indulge in any industrial develop­ youngster who ever grew up the point in embarking upon a more ment, where are we going to get the gin-drinking Captain Prothero (Trev­ Grant taking care of the romance, hard way, got into hot water, and Envelopes ...... 3/- intensive manurial programme on money to pay the interest on the or Howard), but is halted when the this is a sound fast-moving Western fell in love with the most wonder­ your grassland. Increased fertilizer BELMONT, Azure Bond £lim. we have borrowed in order Captain asks Mario who the “ boy ” which should not fail to please. ful girl in the world. dressings will increase your grass Cabinets (60 Sheets Note, 50 to provide roads, sewerage and is. Mario, however, bluffs his way “ Julie,” on Wednesday and Frankie Vaughan, in his first production - make sure you utilize Envelopes) ...... 3/9 water throughout the rural area? past Prothero and for the moment Thursday is a thriller from the word film, proves to be a true “ natural,” all the additional grass by control­ BUMPER “ Our contention is that if we alibis well. But, later, Prothero sees “ go ” and it doesn’t let lip until giving a performance of incredible ling grazing and by making more CABINETS Cabinets (60 Sheets Note, 48 are going to attract private build­ Manuela walk across the deck and the end. Doris Day, in a role un­ power and sensitivity : as the tough silage or hay. If this is done, more Envelopes) ...... 2/6 ers, we must allow them to build immediately realises that this is no . usual for her, is cast as a wife who /lad from the Liverpool docks, he fertilizers applied to your grassland ON on the fringes of our villages and boy but a fully grown girl. In the is on the run from an. insanely BARGAIN BLUE is appealing, humorous and com­ can increase your farm profits. away from our housing estates. meantime, Mario proposes marriage jealofu? husband, who has commit­ Cabinets (70 Sheets Note, 48 pletely at home in his new medium, J. E. HARRISON. “ We have to appreciate that there to Manuela, but she, terror-stricken ted one murder and has sworn to Envelopes) ...... 4/6 convincing even in the most diffi­ John E. Harrison, M.Sc. (Agric.), are people who want to live in the at what she has let herself in for, take her life too. The events in this cult scenes. When he does sing, and N.D.A., graduated in 1946 with an PO ST H A STE country and who enjoy a little only struggles out of his clutches. exciting hunt are set in such a way there are some first rate numbers in external London degree obtained Blue Parchment Envelopes privacy,” he concluded. At once his whole manner changes that the woman is within an ace the film, the Vaughan magic is at whilst at Harper Adams Agri­ ENVELOPES 2/9 130 ...... / ...... The Plans Committee’s report and he produces a knife. There is a of meeting her fate on many an its most potent," with his dynamic cultural College. He was awarded O .K . BOX was adopted. brief struggle, but at that moment occasion and the suspense is such charm well to the fore. his M.Sc. in 1954 for research on 120 Cream Laid Envelopes... 2/9 A call for road safety measures Prothero arrives on the scene and. that most audiences will he glued As the understanding Army padre social and economic conditions of at Even wood Gate where there had in utter fury, sets about the Maltese to their seats. Louis Jourdan and who believes in the tough young the Welsh Borderland district of been several accidents recently, was with a ship’s rope. Barry Sullivan are the co-stars. recruit, George Baker gives a per­ South-West Shropshire. From 1946 made by Coun. J. Bell (Evenwood), The beaten. Mario is finally thrown At the week-end, “ Karak ” formance of strength and quiet to 1956 he was engaged upon re­ Ail Peracnal and Office Requirements at who said that people living in the into a paint' locker and Prothero features Victor Mature, Michael integrity, while newcomer Carole search and advisory work'in the area were seriously concerned about threatens to put him and Manuela Wilding and Anita Ekberg. Set in Lesley as Frankie’s girl-friend, is West Midlands and in the South- the number of accidents. ashore on a deserted island. India, this is a story of an Eastern like no girl next door ever manages East. He is now Senior Agri­ The Teesdale M ercury Bookshop The prospect of this frightens outlaw, of his escapades and of his to b e ! cultural Economist and Farm Parents Alarmed. Manuela and she begs Prothero to pursuit by a British major. It is Directed by Herbert Wilcox and Management Liaison Officer at the 24, MARKET PLACE - BARNARD CASTLE change his mind. She tells him she a lavishly staged. Oriental spectacle produced by Anna Neagle, “ These Bristol University Agricultural Eco­ fa recent months he said, there would rather drown, and when he with plenty of action and thrills Dangerous Years ” is released by nomics Department at Newton had been several fatal accidents in strides away in complete indifference and with a strong romantic interest. Asosciated British-Pathe. A bbot.