Wednesday, 2nd April. 1958. THE TE I^ d a l e M ERCURY. Gas Meter Thefts in Youth Drama Festival YOUR SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT Thorngate Welcome Reduction in R.D.C. Rate now Established For stealing 18s. from a gas meter ON NON-COMPETITIVE SCALA. in an unoccupied house in Thorn- for food. Water pressure is FOOTING. gate. an 18-years-olcl soldier, Schoolteacher Married poor and there are no washing This week, the Sea la Cinema is Geoffrey Jackson, of the Royal OF GRANTS ADJUSTMENT facilities, no sinks indoors, and Following their success at Spenny- showing “ Until They Sail " a new Artillery, stationed at Barford at Cockfield waste water has to be carried to moor, thd Barnard Castle Y.M.C.A. Camp, was fined £3 at Barnard the front of the property to a gulley. journeyed to Durham on Thursday M-G-M drama starring Jean Sim­ Castle Magistrates' Court on Wed­ behng RELIEF What drainage exists is to a septic night,4where their play, “ That One mons, . Paul New­ nesday. MR R. D. HUTCHINSON tank.” Talent," was well received. There He was also fined £1 for attempt­ man and Piper Laurie. It is based MISS G. B. SAMS. were certain improvements over the ing to steal money from a gas meter Cracks were present in portions upon a story by James A. Michener, Adjusting5 °f grants rec eived from the Durham County of the external walls and the houses last performance due, no doubt, to in another house in the district the advice of Mr A. Yates, who noted author of 44 The Bridges of Appearing jointly with him on Council and "le Ministry have enabled the Barnard Castle were in a 44 terrible state ” and I he Cockfield Methodist Church quite unfit for human habitation, adjudicated at the area productions Toko-Ri,” “ ,” “ Return to the first charge were two boys, aged was decorated with irises and daffo­ Rural Co/cil to show a reduction in the estimates for the the previous week. 13 and 14. The 14-years-old boy and could not be made fit at any­ Paradise." and “ Tales of the dils for the wedding on Saturday next sjy months. thing like a reasonable expense, the Mr J. Carr Humphreys, O.B.E., was concerned with Jackson in the afternoon of Miss Gertrude Beryl county youth and social service ." second charge. report added. Sams, younger daughter of Coun­ /fiis was stated at Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the organiser, was present at the Charles Drake and , • The) Magistrates deferred sentence cillor and Mrs A. E. Sams, of Mount Mr T. E. Tookey, owner of No. festival. on the boys until the next Juvenile Cy^ncil when it was decided to levy a rate of 9s. 6d. in the New York’s highest-paid .teenage Pleasant, Cockfield, and Mr Robert 8, Low Wham, Butterknowle, and He said that the county youth C9urt on April 10th. model making her film debut, bead Donald Hutchinson, only son of Mr l ■oun<^ for the half-year ending September 30th, 1958, a re- Mrs M. Sowerby, owner of the drama festival was now a well Inspector W. Baird said the the supporting cast, which also in­ and Mrs A. Hutchinson, of Wor ducti< remaining five houses there, Appear­ established event. The plays present­ offences came to light as a result tion of threepence on the rate for the previous half year. cludes Wally Cassell, Alan Napier, View, Butterknowle. The minis*1- ed at the request of the Council to ed at the festival, he said were only of the concern of the boys' parents. I he financial position was outlin- Ralph Votrian, John Wilder, Tige in-residence, the Rev. Briaty^°h, state what they were prepared to a fraction of those staged at area They got to know that their sons cd by the Chairman of the Finance do in order to bring the property to Andrews, Adam Kennedy and officiated, with Mr G eofF W. District Council purposes was level. They had been selected to were associating with Jackson and Dixon presiding at the oiV" Committee (Coun. J. Allison, Gain- a reasonable state of repair. Mickey Shaughnessy. ford), who 5s. 2d. The Exchequer grants rep­ give the public some idea of the asked the police to assist them. Given away by her father, the nioveu the adoption of The screen play was written by the rate. resenting Is. 5d. in the pound had variety and dramatic standard of Unfortunately, said the Inspector bride wore a white floral lace- Another Chance. Robert Anderson, author of 44 Tea to be deducted and this brought the young people in the county. the offences were committed before covered dress, short /Gl with coronet He explained that for the pur­ and Sympathy.” The picture was the net rate to 3s. 9d. compared After lengthy discussion it was The' festival was not this time the police could do anything. and carried a bouquet of pink pose of the estimates the expenditure directed by and was agreed to inform them of the Coun­ competitive and the teams who per­ camellias. Mrs A Anderson, Miss and income had been based on a with 4s. 3d. for the previous half produced by , the year. cil’s requirements with regard to the formed held won finals and were Audrey HalL/^nti her niece, Miss twelve months period to March team who were responsible for the property and that the senior public some of the best in the county. BARNARD CASTLE Gladys Wb^'ley, were matron of 31st, 1959, but the actual amounts “ The County Council rate of successful 44 Somebody Up There health inspector again visit the BRIDGE CLUB. honour bridesmaids. They were appearing in the estimates were 5s. 9d. for the half year brought Likes Me,” in. which property and discuss the points with attired in blue nylon broderais the total rate to be levied to 9s. 6d. also starred. Vl°,sc ^or l^c half-year to September the owners. Results. March 21st: - anglais dresses and carried bouquets 30th next. as compared with 9s. 9d. for the Darlington Wedding A vivid and compassionate story previous six months. This decision was reached after N/S: /of /*ink carnations. The maid of covering the years of World War II. * County rate for the year was several members had expressed the 1. Mrs Atkinson. Mrs Young 541 fymour, Ethel Sams, niece of the s- 6d. in the pound, showing an and their effect on a New Zea­ *' Carefully Considered.” view that the owners should be in­ MR H. R. SHEPHERD 2, Mrs Barker. Mrs Wise 501 j oride, wore a pink nylon broderais increase of sixpence, he said. The land family of four sisters 44 Until - jswn formed in detail of the Council's MibS A. MACKENZIE. E/W: A anglais dress with matching muff. tota estimates of the Rural Council r-y- They Sail ” was filmed in Cinema- requirements with regard to the 1. Mrs Hardy. B. Snodgras.s 1 Mr M. Makepeace was best man, requirements was £26,826 calling for “ There are special rates applic­ Scope against locales of New repairs needed to their properties. Mr Henry Richard Shepherd, 2, Mrs Duffv, Mrs Robinson / ^- and Mr A. Anderson and Mr W. a rate of 5s. 2d. in the pound. able to various parishes where Zealand’s principal cities, Welling­ Mr Middleton explained that he eldest son oi Mr and Mrs bhcphcid, March 28th:- Whitelcy. nephew of the bride, were precepts are obtained," Coun. ton, the capita], and Christchurch, This showed a reduction on the had been instructed by the Council oi 3, Crook Lane, Barnard Castle N/S: groomsmen. Allison added. 44 These estimates situated across the Cook Straits. gure for the previous half year of to try to find those homes which and Miss Ann Mackenzie, only 1, Mr and Mrs Wood + 890 Following the reception, the £2,206 have been carefully considered by Added authenticity was given the ' and the reason was chiefly were unfits for human habitation in daughter of Mrs Mackenzie, of 31, 2, Mrs Gibson. Mrs Richardson I happy couple left for a honeymoon th the chief financial officer the film by atmospheric location foot­ adjustments of grants on order to re-house the tenants in Roseberry Street, Darlington, and +460 in London, the bride, who is a deputy financial officer, and the age shot in these cities, which never account of sewerage and sewage council houses. 44 These houses are the late Mr G. Mackenzie, were E W: primary school teacher at Barnard heads of the various departments previously have been used for a isposal works and water under- far worse than any we have con­ married at Holy Trinity Church, L Mr and Mrs Sm'dgrass +1280 Castle, travelling in a costume and with the object of keeping expendf- feature picture. takings. He said th e rate required ■ ■ ■ demned as unfit.” he said. 44 If you Darlington, on Saturday. The Rev. 2, Mr and Mrs Peacock + 350 pale green coat. ture to an absolute minimum, but As the narrative of 44 Until They f°r the next six months for Rural are going to accept small schemes D. N. Goldie officiated. having regard to the necessity for Sail ” begins, th^ 44 Friskett Case ” ranging from £600 to £700, where The bride, who wore a full-length efficiency. is the sensation of Christchurch. are we going to be with our hous­ gown embroidered with pearls and 44 I do think the Council can con­ Shiner Phil Friskett, a returned ing programme? cut in the princess line, a circular gratulate themselves on being able soldier, has murdered his wife, 44 We have to be fair, but you veil, and carried a bouquet of pink to effect a reduction in their rate Delia (Piper Laurie), on discovery must bear in mind that each time roses and mixed flowers, was given requirements for the half year end­ of her unfidelity to him while he we bring these reports before the away by Mr A. Hopps, of Sunder­ ing September 30th, 1958, of six­ was a prisoner of war. Delia’s Council the sympathy is with the land. pence in the pound. And I think sister, Barabar (), property owner,” he said. 44 If the Mr Sylvia Hullah, Miss Joan there is everv hope that this can be has been called as a witness at the owners of these particular proper­ Hopps and Miss Hillary Luke were continued for the six months to trial, and as she prepares to give ties were allowed to carry out small the bridesmaids, and Mr R. Taylor March 31st, 1959. her testimony, the story of what schemes it would not be fair to those of Darlington, was the best man. 44 What will be the .effect on the happened to her, to Delia, and to owners who have lost their proper­ financial position of this Council the other sisters, Anne (Joan Fon­ ties by reason of the Ministry con­ under the new Local Government taine) and teenage Evelyn (Sandra Success Bu Bill is difficult to forecast, but it is firming the Council's clearance DURHAM LADS REACH Dee) during four wartime years is orders.” very much hoped that the proposed unfolded in flashbacks. Aid. W. Liddle said that the N.A.B.C. SEMI-FINALS deficiency grant would benefit this It is the story of the effects of owner of one of the houses had area in 1959-1960 and the ensuing Playing away at Leamington loneliness, desperation and tempta­ stated that he had not been inform­ years.” Spa the Durham County Boys tion on the women left behind. ed of what the Council required to Aid. W. Liddle (Butterknowle): Clubs football team scored a hand Father, brother and Barbara's hus­ be done, and perhaps when he did There are not many Councils who some 5-2 win over Warwickshire band are early war • casualties. In get to know he might come to the can boast that their rates are down, last week to reach the semi-finals an era of 44 Eat. drink and make conclusion that he could not go on and wc can be proud of the fact. of the N.A.B.C. inter-county love for to-morrow we die,” Delia with the scheme to improve the It is a very pleasant position to be championships for the Gillette Cup. has buried the regret for her property. in and everyone deserves to be The game was played at the impetuous marriage to the boorish Q u a lity congratulated. Windmill Ground, Leamington Shiner Phil in a series of affairs 44 Worst Kind of Slums.'’ Coun. J. J. Rutter (Woodland) Spa, and the score belies the even with American servicemen stationed said that he too thought it was matching of the two teams who in Wellington. The more reserved Coun. J. Bell (Evenwood) said something of which to be proud. produced some really' first-class Anne has kept the newcomers at he thought that the demolition football. a distance until she falls in love order should be issued because the Office Accommodation. In their last match to reach the with Captain Richard Bates. They properties were totally unfit for final, Durham are now drawn to are to be married but he is killed numan habitation. Discussing the When he moved the adoption o: meet Suffolk. without knowing that Anne is to matter further he said, was wasting the Finance Committee's report The teams were : have his child. Young Evelyn is also Coun. Allison remarked, 44 I woulc both the Council’s and the owners Durham : A. Dawson; G. Wilkin, caught up in the romantic illusions like to draw the Council’s attention time. 44 It’s slum property of the M. Anderson; S. Reed. A. Kenner- of the wartime years but waits to the item under 4 Economy of worst kind,” he added. ley W. Churchill; J. Humphries. G. faithfully for her Tommy. And, as expenditure,' re. additional office Coun. F. F. Collingwood McKey, P. Bamborough, J. Howe. the war nears its close, Barbara is accommodation. You will see it (Hamsterley) expressed the view J. Wardle. drawn to Capt. Jack Harding (Paul recommended that the Counci that any property owner should be Warwickshire: C. Ancorn: R. Newman), liaison officer between propose that the invitation or given the opportunity to decide Watson, L. Goddard: M. Bicknell. the American troops and New tenders be proceeded with and that whether to spend money on bring­ D. O’Brien. M. Boucher; R. Pow­ Zealand girls. a decision be taken when th ing his property up to a reasonable ell, D. Morgan, G. Smith. J. Arnold, It is Harding who, as an tenders are received as to whether state of repair. Allowing owners to D. Reid. investigating officer, is forced to the work should be carried out. repair property was a cheaper give the testimony against Delia’s 44 It seems to me that it was method of obtaining houses than character which will free the man rather unfortunate that this the Council building them, he said. D.L.I WHIST who murdered Barbara’s sister. The question of providing additions Coun. F. M. Curtis (Winston) outcome of the trial, its effect on office accommodation was discussec agreed.* “ It seems to me to be a The results of the whist drive the relationship between Barbara at some length at the previous high-handed way of doing things held last week were as follows: and Harding, and the final destinies meeting of the Council at which for our officials to inspect the Ladies- 1. Mrs Gulliver; 2, Mrs A. of the remaining sisters bring the only ten members were present property without inviting the owner Walker: 3. Mrs Grice. Gents—1. story to its close. owing to the adverse weather con to be present,” he said. “ If that is, Mr R. Plows; 2, Mr J. Smith; 3, ditions. the correct procedure it should be Mr J.J Keen and Mrs L. Down. COSY. “ It was also unfortunate that altered." Competition, Mr R. Plews; minia­ such a display was given in the The senior public health inspector ture. Mrs Morrell. The Easter Monday and Tuesday local Press. It was stated that the explained that the owner referred attraction at the Cosy Cinema, :ost of the proposed work was in to was served with the notice in the Middleton-in-Teesdale, is "The Tat­ .he region of £2,000 to £3,000 proper manner. The properly had tered Dress,” starring Jeff Chandler, should be demolished," he said. “ In .vhereas the actual estimate is not been inspected without inviting Jeanne Crain and Jack Carson. ;1,600. And 1 gather that that the owner to be present. But if the my opinion, a demolition order should be served.” This is the story of a brilliant crim­ estimate still stands. enants themselves raised complaints inal lawyer who, framed by a venge­ 44 It seems to me that having * was not necesary to inform the No Shilly-Shally.” ful sheriff, conducts his own defence regard to the discussion which took owner that the Council were j;oing when he is charged with bribing a to inspect the property, he a doted. ilace and fictitious figures mention­ juror in a murder trial. It has both 'd, it casts a reflection on the Coun. J. T. R. Davison (Eggles­ 44 Considerable Trouble.” ton) pointed out that the houses dramatic and exciting moments and Finance Committee. The procedure an engaging romantic interest. “True would have been in the ordinary were not to be occupied by the Coun. J. Bell (Cockfield) said1 he owners and therefore it was not the as a Turtle,’’ at the mid-week, is a course for the tenders to be placed light-hearted piece of fooling about before the Finance Committee for lad known the property in question Council’s duty to allow schemes for a party of amateur sailing folk who them to recommend to the Coun­ or the past 34 years, and he con- bringing dilapidated property up to sail to Dinard, get into trouble with cil whether the work should be irmed what the senior public a modern standard. And by a the Casino people, and fare worse carried out.” public health inspector had to say modern standard he meant the high­ n his reports. 44 It was dcre/rct est possible standard for those from the weather on the return trip. Low Wham Property. property 34 years ago and I cannot people who would have to live in Principal among the 44 crew ” is a [escribe what it is like now,” be them, he said. honeymoon couple, John Gregson Earlier, discussion was centred on aid. 44 We have had considerabl e 44 Let us havo no shilly-shally,” and June Thornbum, and Cecil a report presented by the senior rouble from this area. Some of the he added. 44 The property has got to Parker as the captain is most amus­ public health inspector (Mr J. residents of Cockfield who arc o|i be fit for humarA habitation or it ing. On Friday and Saturday “The Middleton) on the state of proper­ the housing list are going to live in* has not.” Wings of Eagles ” tells the real life ties at Low Wham, Butterknowle, these houses at The Wham in ordet Coun Collingwood: We all agree story of one America’s heroes in which the Council were consider­ o get re-housed in council houses, with the sentimenus expressed by naval aviation. It is the story of a ing with a view to making demoli­ and they are given priority over Conn. Davison, but surely the reckless, rough and ready character tion orders. people who have had their names., andlord has a perfect right to have who neglected his wife and child to TOBACCO The report stated that the on the list for many years.” consideration when fie is prepared chase records, heroically overcame properties six houses in all, were Coun. J. Allinson said that the to carry out the necessary repairs? a crippling spinal injury, and re­ 100 years old. There was no back rcision to allow the public health Coun. Curtis said tiuit what con­ turned to duty following the Pearl AT ITS BEST entrance to any of the houses and nspector to meet the owners was cerned him was the matter of Harbour disaster. John Wayne does no through ventilation. wrong in principle. “ You are not procedure. The houses were ob- a good job of work as the hero, “ The property as a whole is in abiding by the decision reached by Tiously unfit, but he maintained Maureen O’Hara is his beautiful A N D PACKED TO PERFECTION Tad state of repair,” stated the the sub-commitee appointed to that the owners should be informed wife, and Dan Dailey is excellent report. “ The houses are damp and inspect these houses that they were off what was required by the Coun­ as his friend who is responsible for three of them are without storage unfit for human habitation and cil to make them fit. his recovery.