J. T. YOUNG Cr SON For Good The Jewellers Ladies1 Wear and Footwear Gents Solid Gold SIGNET RINGS & CUFF VISIT THE LINKS from £5 to £50 DARLINGTON CO-OP 26 Market Place, Barnard Castle Dividend on all Purchase* Tel. 3206 Prop. R. H. Allan No. 5824. Established 1854. BARNARD CASTLE, WEDNESDAY, 18th JANUARY, 1967 Price Twopence. Saturday Earlier Closing Barnard Castle LAMP Cotherstone Calendar of Post Offices LIFT FUND REACHED " SKYLARK " January Commencing on 28th January, School Head's Entertainment RESULTS IN 19. Whist Drive, Cricket Pavilion, 1967, all Post Offices in the Darling £2,000 BY CHRISTMAS FIVER FINE Barnard Castle. ton, Barnard Castle and Ferryhill of their New Post 20. Dance, Marwood and Langley- areas will close at 4-30 p.m. each What started as a skylark, accord dale Social Centre. Saturday. “ Marvellous Response ” ing to the prosecuting solicitor, Mr Mr W. G. Loraine 20. Jumble Sale, Barnard Castle Senior Citizens S. N. Walton, at Barnard Castle Liberal Association. Ulis is in line with the new nat Going to Staffordshire 20. Dance, Parish Hall, Bd. Castle. ional standard of hours of business Comments Fund Treasurer Court on Wednesday, ended in a 20. Win ist Drive, Ravensworth at Post Offices announced by the ANNUAL TREAT fine of £5 being levied by the After the completion of the School. Postmaster General on 16th May, With a singleness of purpose, people in the villages EVENT magistrates against Gnr. David (present term, the headmaster of 21. 50/50 Dance, Cotherstone Vill Patrick Russell (21), of 47th Light Cotherstone County Primary School, age Hall. 1966, of Teesdale and surrounding areas, together with Bar 21. Concert, Parish Hall, Bd, Castle. Barnard Castle Old Folk’s Regiment, Royal Artillery, Barford Mr W. G. Loraine, will be leaving 27. Jumble Sale, Trinity Methodist nard Castle residents, have raised more than £2,000 to Camp. He was charged with larceny the village to take up another Treat—-1967 style—turned out Schoolroom, Barnard Castle. date towards providing a lift at the Richardson Hos of a road warning light from the appointment at Leek in Stafford 28. Dance, Parish Hall, Barnard Pupils’ to be so popular that extra site where it was being used on The shire. He has taught in the village Castle. pital. This milestone in the activities of the local branch 28. Jumble Sale, Church Hall, seats and tables had to be Bank, Barnard Castle, on 1st for 14 years, the last three years at Cotherstone. of the Friends of the Hospitals was reached just before December. the new school, completed in 1964 University brought in to the Parish Hall February Christmas, less than eight months after the appeal was Relating the facts, Mr Walton replacing the former Methodist 2. Whist Drive, Cricket Pavilion, to accommodate the numbers said that after the lamp was recover Day School which was about 100 Scholarship launched. Barnard Castle. that turned up. The issue of ed, brought to Barnard Castle Police years old. 2. Darts Knock-out, Sedgefield. lege, 'Oxford); M. \R. Levy, son of of last year, the mild confusion profession and teaches at Middleton. 31. Jumble Sale (T.G.), Congrega sponse by the end of July was such is understood that the proceeds from Royal Artillery, Deerbolt Camp, •Mr and Mrs Levy, 39 Grosvenor which occurred then was avoided Their father is a prominent figure tional Schoolroom; Bd. Castle. that there was over £500 in the kitty. the sale' of these will be used to should forfeit £5, the amount in Road, Stockton (open major schol with the changeover of the seating in Darlington local government and Receipts from the garden fete spon finance the improvements. which he had been bailed on a is on the aldermanic bench of the April arship in natural sciences, Selwyn for viewing the evening’s entertain sored by the Friends rocketed the charge of drunkenness. Borough Council. 20. Coffee Evening/One-Act Play College, Cambridge); D. P. Dock- ment smoothly effected under the (T.G.), Congregational School figure by almost another £1,000, No evidence was offered by the wrey (open major scholarship in paternal eye of the treat fund chair room, Barnard Castle. and the sum of £2,000 was reached prosecution and the magistrates, in .22. Christian Aid Variety Concert, history, Christ’s College, Cam man, Mr Robert Railton. just before Christmas. formally dismissing the case, expres WEEKLY Parish Hall. bridge); N. Cozens (open William ROAD sed the wish that Brown be dealt The senior citizens of the town and £5 WINNERS May Turner Hunter Exhibiton in Eng Villages Part. neighbourhood settled comfortably with by the military authorities. 18. T.G. Spring Fayre, Congrega lish, Emmanuel College, Cam IMPROVEMENTS down to a programme of films and The winning number for the tional Schoolroom, Bd. Castle. bridge). Yesterday Mr Bowman comment later there was a concert provided weekly £5 prize in the Barnard The following boys were awarded Castle Round Table car prize draw ed that there had been a marvellous TO COST by Mr Leslie Hall, of Spennymoor, MONEY THE TEES VALLEY BEAGLES college entrances: M. Lingford response to date and that the club on Friday, 13th January, was and his party. The group lived up MATTERS (Merton College, Oxford); D. Strib Friends branch was very satisfied at £90,000 to the reputation which preceded 19. In the preceding weeks the will meet each day at 1 p.m. at ling (Downing College, Cambridge); the way things were going. “ Not them and an excellent show was ENGROSS winning numbers have been: 6th Jan. P. G. Shuttleworth (St. John’s Coll January 170; 30th December 163; 18. Fox & Hounds, Cotherstone only has Barnard Castle given excel Two sections of road between enjoyed by those in the hall. (Please note alteration). ege, Cambridge). lent support to the scheme,” he Barnard Castle and Darlington are ROTARIANS 23rd 15; 16th 69; 9th 76; 2nd 73; 121. Malt Shovel Inn, Butterknowle. Mr S. D. Woods, the headmaster, said, “ but, without .exception, so to be improved at an estimated total A distribution of 10s. vouchers 25th November 148; 18th 167; 11th 125. Bedburn Hall. said last week .that he was quite de have the villages in the length and cost of £90,318, with the help of was made to the many who had Mr E. W. A. McMahon, manager 101. i 28. Pipes Tavern, Newsham, Yorks. of Barclays Bank, Darlington, was lighted with the successes and that breadth of Teesdale.” Ministry of Transport grants. The come along for the function. This they were a tremendous encourage It was reported early in 1966 that grants were announced on Thursday was a departure from previous the guest speaker at the luncheon practice, but it was a change that meeting of the Rotary Club of Bar ment to the School at the start of a there would be extensions to Rich by the Minister, Mrs Barbara new term. “The boys have done ardson Hospital to practically double (Castle. appeared to be appreciated by the nard Castle yesterday in the King’s recipients. A distribution of vouch Head Hotel. His address proved most NOW outstandingly well,” he felt, “ and the number of patients that could the scholarships were a fitting re The larger scheme, between High ers was also made beforehand to | interesting and topical as its title be accommodated. This was to and Low Coniscliffe, to join with ON! ward for the hard work put in by others who were prevented from “ Decimilisation of Money,” sug have been the first of a five phase the recently completed improvement the boys themselves and their mast joining in on the occasion. gested. scheme estimated to cost in the reg at Merrybent, will have a new 33 ers.” The headmaster also said he He outlined the principles of the ion of £120,000 when completed. feet wide' highway with 12 feet was delighted with the spread of scheme, explaining at the same time The provision of a lift shaft and verges. This is to replace the twist subjects, the arts being as strongly that there was nothing new in the lift would be in the next phase but ing 21 feet wide carriageway and MOTOR RACING represented as natural sciences and idea of changing over or “ falling it was understood that a substantial improve the levels. mathematics. FROM THE into line,” so to speak, with our ELECTRIC BLANKETS. trading neighbours. It was discussed Widening the road between Grant Single size. Were £6/1/5. Now £4/19/6 Bank and Winston from 22 to 24 DRIVER'S SIDE In Victorian, times, he said, but it seemed that the politicians against feet is the other scheme and the 4' 6" DIVAN BASE & MATTRESS. undulation portions will be flatten the scheme carried the day. ed. Work on this is to start shortly Y.F.C. Audiences In 1950 the merits and demerits £19/19/0. Headboards £2/10/0 and is expected to take about 12 of the scheme -were considered and months to complete. Entertained again in 1961 Mr McMahon said a COMBINATION ROBE. Similarly the Merrybent-Conis- The life of a motor racing driver committee was set up to advise gen Was £24/1 /9. Now £1 8/18/0 cliffe project will also take a year. as seen from behind the steering erally on decimal currency. At the Both schemes were prepared by the wheel was presented on Tuesday of moment, the Government was very CARPET SQUARES. much in favour. Durham County Council Surveyor, last week to members of Barnard In assorted colours and designs. Mr W. H. B. Cotton, m.i.c.e., m.i.m.e. Castle Young Farmers’ Club and Some Changes. who will supervise construction! their colleagues from both the The pound would be the unit with 3 x 21 Were £26/5/0. Now £18/19/6 48” Reversible Curtaining in Fireside Chairs in Moquette, using direct labour. Eggleston and Staindrop clubs. Mr the minor unit, the new penny, which 3 x 21 Were £16/19/6. Now £10/0/0 Cotton, Choice of designs at Foam Seat. Usually £9/9/6. Cliff Allison, of Brough, Westmor would be worth 2.4 pence in value 3 x 31 Were £19/19/0. Now £17/17/0 4/11 & 5/11 yd. Sale Price Sale Price £7/7/0. land, a former Ferrari team racing with a halfpenny as 1.2 pence value. 3 x 21 Were £12/10/0. Now £7/10/0 driver, was making a personal There were to be many changes in Coloured Hand Towels 4 only at this price. appearance at the Barnard Castle and regarding this, more coins FLANNELETTE SHEETS. Sale Price 5/- each Oak Shade 4-Drawer Chest, POPULATION Formica Top. Sale £13/13/0 meeting, arrangements having been would of necessity be carried about Assorted colours. 80x100. Only 49/11 pr. White Sheets, Size 70 x 108. Whitewood Wardrobe made through Mr Raymond Hil- for the present ten shilling note Sale Price 39/6 pair Sale Price ESTIMATES •lery, of Boothman and Hillery would drop from circulation. And a TERYLENE SHEETS. Ltd. new coin substituted, the 50-pence Pillow Cases all White 2/11 ea. Kxnunster Carpets Single bed size...... only 59/11 The well attended gathering at coin. An alternative scheme, using Size 2x3 Sale £7/10/0 SHOW DECLINE Double bed size...... only 79/11 Embroidered. Sale 3/11 each Size 21 x 3 Sale £12/0/0 the Scala Cafe also had the benefit the present ten shilling note, had Choice of two. of seeing three films which) were great support, possibly because of “Vantona” Satin Bound Blank IN TEESDALE the present shilling being so pppular, FIRESIDE CHAIRS. ets, Single size, Safe Price 34/6 1 Size 3 x 44 Axminster Carpet introduced by Mr Allison. One of Usually £46/19/6. these featured Jim Clark, the cele the speaker said. It remained to be Were £11/19/6. Now £9/19/6 seen which system would win the 90” x 100” Cotton Bedspreads. Sale Price £33 210 FEWER THAN brated driver, in action, and another Sale Price 15/- each 1 only Bedroom Design. Size dealt with the working of an oil day, but at the moment the £1 basis WING CHAIRS. Bath Towels. Sale Price 9/11 ea. 3x4. Sale Price £17/19/6 rig. Richard Wall presided and was favourable. Were £18/1/6. Now £12/19/6 1965 made the introductions as well as Effects on prices were inevitable, proposing a vote of thanks. Mr he felt, particularly with lower priced 18-PIECE TEASETS. Allison answered a number of goods where there was no easy All three local authority questions from the audience both equivalent. Cigarettes, bread, fruit, Were 29/11. Now 24/11 districts in Teesdale showed a sweets, chocolates and beer were but drop in population, according on his own experiences and topics prompted by .the films. a few of these. The speaker thought BATHROOM SCALES. to the Registrar General’s ' It was reported that the recent that the defects were minor ones and Only 35/- annual estimates released last cafbl singing toiYr in the district certainly the change would be better week. The sharpest decline was had raised £13 10s. and that this for .the classroom. Kipling in the total for the Startforth amount had been forwarded to the After the speakerTiad concluded, Rural District, although a 2, MARKET PLACE Spastics Society. | the interest in the topic was clearly its better at portion of this could be attribut The next club meeting, which shown in the number of questions ed to non-occupation of Army BARNARD CASTLE Telephone 2020 would be on Tuesday, 24th Janu j asked. Mr McMahon was thanked married quarters. ary, was being arranged by George by Mr A. Stoker, and thd president, BLACKETTS Continued on Page 3. Wall, it was announced. I Mr K. W, Thompson, presided. HORSE MARKET - BARNARD CASTLE. Tel. 2148
