THE TEESDALE MERCURY. Wednesday, 6 th June, 1973.

The Foundation of AUTHORISED Comfort in your home • • Robert Parkinson HOOVER SERVICE FITTED CARPETS They want your voles M.R.P.A. (City A Guilds) Barnard Cast It and District WE STOCK a tine range of f»M Carpeting for your choice. We FREMONT JOHNSON DENIS COGGINS P L U M B IN G & H E A T IN G | ELECTRICAL SERVICES to suit your requirements advise, measure, estimate and Middleton 8 MARKET PLACE fit tree of charge. Cotherstone All types of Hearing BARNARD CASTLE No gimmicks. Installations installed— ! ROWELL & WRIGHT My reason for wishing to be a Tel. 2092 No platitudes. Oil, Gas, Solid Fuel 41 Market Place, Bd. Castle councillor is that i want to serve the No promises which it may be im­ people. Other candidates have said K4 GALGATE possible to keep. what they want to do, and have BARNARD CASTLE | But 1 have lived in Upper Tees- given some history about them­ dale all my life and if you elect y*hone Barnard CcstJe 2459 selves. me, as 1 hope you will, 1 shall do 1 could do that but 1 believe 1 am my best for Upper Teesdale. not important, it is the public who STAR TAXIS are important, not the candidates. LESLIE 1 HOMPSON Going to buy a puppy? 1 simply want to carry out the wish­ Middleton es of the public . . . to do what they Whatever puppy you end Proprietor: Robin Starbuck tell me. Since 1 was at the forefront of up with, start it out with It is often small things that matter the battle to have a Teesdale Dist­ PEDIGREE PUP. ■ i •• JL _ most in an area like this, for in­ rict. established, 1 would naturally 1 Reliable Service stance, the state of footpaths and welcome an opportunity to serve on PEDIGREE PUP is the brand road surfaces, the cutting of village its Council, to enNurs—along with new balanced food specially greens, street lights that come on at others—that it works economically formulated by veterinary ex­ Reasonable Rates the wrong time, and so on. ciiio emcientjy. perts. Make sure you give it When anyone comes to me with itie Council's two main functions PEDIGREE UP and he’ll grow win oe planning and housing—both up strong and healthy. EXAMPLES OF CHARGES (before Midnight) a grievance about things like this or any other matter—however trivial ot whicn closely affect the lives and TOWN 18p STAINTON 25p it might seem to some—I will spare wellare of people which is my great no effort to put it right. concern. STREATLAM 35p BOWES 50p 1 will be available at all times. 1 After *974, the District Council will, as of right, take the lion’s share Storeyvision Ltd STAINDROP 80p BISHOP AUCKLAND £2-00 will never make out that 1 am too busy to listen or that any complaint regarding planning control deci­ 31 Market Place DARLINGTON £2-25 CATTERICK £2-50 is too small or too big. sions. 'the provision of housing will Middleton-in-Teesdale On the other hand, when any primarily be its responsibility. If Is there a future Miss World Leading makes and newest matter arises in the council, which elected, 1 will try to ensure that or Mr Universe in this good models in TELEVISION. BARNARD CASTLE 2105 affects the lives of people, I will planning decisions are just and fair WINNERS AT SHEEP SHOW looking line-up at Gainford Rental or Sales with a reliable make sure that they are told im­ and that more houses and bungal­ Primary School? after-sales service mediately. ows are built. Houses for the young Details of the winners at the I J. W. Hall; 3, E. E. Iceton & Son. We stock Transistor Radios. If I am elected, I won’t change and bungalows for the older and spring show of Swaledale sheep at Two gimmer hoggs: 1, A. & J. W. H. & J. Walton Ltd., of Eden Record Players# Tape Record­ Birbeck, Brough; 2, L. Raine & j Winalot Dogmeal, 1 lb. 12 oz...... 12p from the way I am now. I will never elderly citizens. Middleton, briefly reported last Lane, Gainford, were fined £20, with ers# Freezers# the latest elec­ [ Winalot Dogmeal, 6$ lbs...... 40p in view of this and my long and week, were as follows:— i Sons; 3. R. Metcalfe. Best sheep (J. become “important.” Aged tup: 1, L. Raine & Sons.1! Pinkney’s customers): 1, Harrison costs of £14-80, at Barnard Castle trical appliances and a wide varied experience in local govern­ Spital; 2, J. W. H. Davis, Kirkby & Lee; 2, 1. C. Tarn. or Wednesday for having in their range of gifts. | Lux Toilet Soap, 2p off, large ...... 7p JOHN IRVING ment affairs, X trust the inhabitants Stephen. Shearling tup: 1, J. W. H. The show was held under the possession for sale two packets of Top Pop Records and Classics chairmanship of M r J. L. Dowson, [ US Anti-Perspirant Deodrant„ 160 grms...... 25 p oi Middleton, Newbiggin and For- Davis; 2, L. Raine & Sons; 3, Messrs wrongly marked feeding stuff, one of always available# many at S Dettol, 10% extra, medium...... 14p Staindrop est-in-Teesdale will give me their Harrison & Lee, Alston. Tup hogg: Battle Hill; secretarial duties were baby calf meal and the other of 1 J. W. Hall; 2, L. Raine & Sons; carried out by Mr C. Tarn, and Mr bargain prices. [ Dettol, 10% extra, large...... 23p vote on June 7th. chick rearing mash. Plumrose Hot Dog Sausages ...... 4 oz. lOp; 8 oz. 16ip At election time it is the duty of 3. J. W. Hall. Ewe: 1, E. E. Iceton Frank Marshall was treasurer. Credit Terms on most Nestle’s Ideal Full Cream Evaporated Milk, small 4£p, large 8p prospective candidates to state clear­ & Son. Baldersdale; 2, F. Fawbert, Electrical Goods. LAURIE ATKINSON Farndale; 3, W. F. Wood. Whitby. VG One Size Micromesh Tights, p a ir...... 17p ly their attitudes and intentions ii Maurice Fawcett, of Forcett Cot­ Call# Write or 'Phone 289 Coca-Cola Coke ...... 11^ fl. oz. Sip; Gimmer shearling: 1, L. Raine & elected. Sons; 2 and 3, E. E. Iceton & Son. MARCHING tages, Gainford, was fined £5 at Kraft Dairy Lea Cheese Portions, 3i o z ...... 8p Mickleton Barnard Castle on Wednesday for Brooke Bond P.G. Tips Tea Bags, 36’s ...... 12ip l believe that Local Government Gimmer hogg: 1, L. Raine X Sons; For your Brooke Bond P.G. Tips Tea Bags, 72*s...... 23ip can have the most influence on the For the past fifteen years X have 2 and 3, A. & J. Birbeck, Brough. FOR CASH failing to send his son to Staindrop Two tup hoggs (owned and bred by Secondary School regularly. He Zwan Chopped Ham and Pork, 7 oz...... 18p type of life and conditions for the been one of your representatives on Guests at a meeting of Barnard VG Assorted Biscuits, 1 lb...... 14p exhibitor): 1, J. W. Hall; 2, L. pleaded not guilty and said he did Watch Repairs people in the area of its control, the Startforth Rural District Coun­ Raine & Sons; 3, W. F. Wood. Castle Save the Children Fund were John West Mandarin Oranges, 7 i oz...... 9p not realise the boy was not going consult Peek Frean’s Shortcake Biscuits, 6 i oz...... 4-X-p i eesciaie being an area of natural cil During that period X have done Three tup hoggs : 1, J. W. Hall; 2, Ray Cameron and David Panley, to school. But he was told it was up [ Nestle’s Cream, 6 oz...... 7p beauty, the demands of tourists will my best for the people and area L. Raine & Sons; 3, W. F. Wood. soldiers from Streatlam Camp, LES BREEDON to him to ensure that he was going. oring greater strains on the resourc­ which X represented. SPECIAL CLASSES. who completed a sponsored walk 52a GALGATE# [ Suncrush Orange, Lemon Lemon and Lime, 25i fl. oz...... 10ip Changes in local administration Tup and gimmer hogg: 1, L. i es of the community in terms of Raine & Sons; 2, W. F.Wood; J. L. from Penrith to Scotch Corner and Prizewinners it Barnard Castle BARNARD CASTLE. have been made and we must look roads, hotels, caravan and car parks, Fawbert. Aged tup, shearlmg tup donated all proceeds to the fund. Scout whist drive were: Ladies—1, to the future. X think that when the and tup hogg: 1, L. Raine & Sons; j Jacob’s Fig Rolls, 1\ oz...... 6d a« the same time having to provide They hope to set off again in Mr E. Hutchinson; 2, Mrs Oliver; [ All offers available from 4th June until 16th June, Teesdale District Council take over 1. J. W. H. Davis. Ewe, gimmer FRIDGES from £34-95 the normal accepted benefits for its August and spend three weeks’ sealed, Mrs Hodgson and Mrs Bell. j subject to availability and in accordance with local regulations it is most important that everyone shearling and gimmer hogg: 1, E. (with Deep Freezers own community, such as good bus E. iceton & Son. lup hogg (not in leave on a walk from John o’ Groats Gents—1, Miss N. A. Robinson; 2, f I our nearest VG Grocer— should work together to make the from £76-00) and welfare services, swimming hands of breeder): 1, L. Fawbert; to Lands End. They plan to cross Mr Longstaff; sealed, Mrs V. Rob­ new authority a success. It is with 2. W. F. Wood. Aged or shearling baths and other recreational faciiit- America on foot next year for char­ son. Competition, Mrs O. Middle- AUTOMATIC WASHERS f t . 4k M.Allinson this in mind and with particular re­ tup: 1, Harrison <& Lee; 2, W. F. Wood. Tup hogg (small breeder): ity. ton. from £68-95 7 Newgate Barnard Castle Suitable light industry and modest gard for the interests of Holwick, 1. A. & N. Raine; 2. W. F. Wood; Mr Scott, Northern area organiser, Late Closing Fridays 7 p.m Free Deliveries Town and District hou^e building should be encour­ Lunedale, Mickleton, Hunderthwaite 3. E. Fawbert. Ewe or gimmer showed a film of the fund in the SALES BY AUCTION AUTO/RECORD PLAYERS aged, bearing in mind the effect of and Romaldkirk that X am offering shearling (small breeder): 1, W. F. Far East from £19-40 VY ood; z, E. D. Headley; 3, R. 1. Barnard Caslle and Teesdale development on residents. Unbridled myself for election. The response to the appeal made STEREO/AUDIO UNITS Just as I have always done my Jackson. Ettersgill. Gimmer hogg Farmers' Auction Mart Co. Ltd. expansion of some villages would (small breeder): 1, Ron Metcaffe, recently for children’s clothing and WEDNESDAY, 6th JUNE: from £39-20 best to serve your interests on Start­ blankets for the fund, was splendid. spell disaster, as would uncontrolled Skipton; 2, C. Birbeck; 3, W. F. Weekly Sale of DAIRY COWS FOR FROZEN FOODS forth Council, X am prepared to Wood. Tup hogg (non-prizewinner): MONO OR COLOUR TV quarrying and open-cast work. Headquarters have notified the AND CALVES at 11 a.m. Accredit­ give you the same service on the 1. W. F. Wood; 2, E. D. Headley; branch that the goods given were If conservation means conserva­ 3, Mr ihompson, Stackholme, ed Cows and Calves every week. Rent or Buy new Teesdale District Council. equivalent to a donation of £238-50. visit1 our deep freeze unit tism, then 1 am a Tory. If social wel- Lunedale. Best female sheep: 1, L. Also Sale of FATSTOCK at 1 May 1 therefore ask for your The chairman, Mrs Hempsall, lare means labour, then 1 am a Raine & Soos; 2. J. C. Tam, Cross- p.m. 20 Cattle, 200 Lambs and H.P. arranged or good Full range of Vegetables, Fruit, Fish, Pastries, etc. support on polling day. thwaite; 3, W. F. Wood. Stephen­ thanked all who gave. Socialist, if preservation of the Sheep. cash discount son Cup: 1, J. W. Hall; 2, L. Raine The next meeting will be at 2 Orders taken for your home deep freezer community means communism then i Sons; 3, E. E. Iceton & Son. Three TUESDAY, 12th JUNE: 1 am a Marxist. So far, in public ser­ J. HANNON John Street, on 6th July, 7-30 pan. at from best sheep: 1, L. Raine & Sons; 2, STORE CATTLE AND SHEEP. vice, X have tried to ensure that Ramshow Please enter early. what has to be done, is done. 1 M. HAMILTON, Tates Radio Co For the past 15 years X have had BROWN (GROCERS) suffer talkers, but welcome doers. Tel. 3152. Secretary. Ltd. Because of the inept splitting of the honour of representing the Props. P. A. and D. O’Brien Women's Institutes the ward, 1 seek to represent two Evenwood and Ramshaw people in Sale this day 16 MARKET PLACE widely separated villages, but 1 am the ward of Evenwood and Barony NEWGATE SALEROOMS, PROVISIONS & CONTINENTAL FOODS BARNINGHAM GAINFORD BARNARD CASTLE always as near as the telephone, on the Barnard Castle R.D.C. BARNARD CASTLE. For members* night Mrs Hutch­ Tel. 3277 and am anxious to do my utmost The voting is on 7th June. You Members’ night was a great suc­ R. HARPER & SON 15 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE m helping everyone towards that have the opportunity to elect your inson became president and Mrs cess, thanks to Mrs M. Allison, Mrs will Sell by Auction representatives for the new Teesdale Clarke secretary. TODAY, Tel. 2245 Orders delivered better life all we family people M Nicholls, Mrs P. Burke and Mrs seek for our children. A.1. means District. It is essential that there are Rights of way were still under G Gibson. The evening’s entertain­ Wednesday, 6th June, discussion. It was hoped to reach a !su ACTION with IRVING. experiened councillors on the new ment began with the Ingleton drama From a deceased’s estate and BLOOMFIELD & LEE authority, to start well, to provide .i conclusion by the end of the gioup presenting a fantasy. They and other vendors: GEORGE WASS the best possible for ratepayers, month. Maps would have to be Made Her Wild, which was beauti­ ANTIQUE AND MODERN Upholstery Services tenants, and the general public in studied and experimental walks fully done. They were thanked by FURNITURE & EFFECTS in­ taken during the summer. Children M. W. & E. JENKINSON Evenwood the area. Mrs Burdon. Fun was had by the cluding Fine Old Organ by Archi­ Estimates Free The new authority will provide could be invited during the schools games created by the organisers. bald Ramsden; Mahogany Wall Having represented Evenwood o l Keenest Prices ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS more houses and improved housing holidays so that they could learn The raffle was won by Mrs Veitch. Clock with brass face; Reproduc­ Barnard Castle Rural Council since conditions, together with public the rights of way. The hostesses were Mrs A. Allison, tion Court Cupboard; Fine Oak 625 lines Black & White TV to RENT or BUY 1964, « stand as the Labour Party Off LEAZES LANE health* sewage, and waste collec­ With regard to the making of Mrs Johnson and Mrs Veitch. Xt and Mahogany Sideboard with candidate for the new Teesdale tions, etc. 1 am Independent and friendly visitations between the was announced that a knit-in for mirror back; Mahogany Secre­ ST. HELEN’S AUCKLAND 27 GALGATE District Council, representing the will support the best for the area, town and country, Middlesbrough the Arthritis and Rheumatism Coun­ taire; Cocktail Cabinet with Evenwood and Barony Ward. BARNARD CASTLE also the elector. would appear the correct town for cil for Research raised £21-16. matching Table and 4 Chairs; Tel. Shildon 2378 after 1 p.m. 1 have always taken an interest Bamingham people to contact and Standard Lamp; Modem Lounge in local affairs and have a good Telephone 3385 JOHN WALSHAW it was hoped that progress could be MICKLETON Suite; Black and Brass Single knowledge of local government. Hamsterley made in this. Help had been given Bedstead; 2 Wing Chairs; Revolv­ With the last five years as chairman tr Morris Grange by members; this At the May meeting Mrs Turn- ing Chair; Drop-leaf Dining Table; CASTLE of the housing committee, I can I have been nominated by my should continue during the summer. bull from Romaldkirk, who will re­ Bureau; Small Bedroom Suite; INSURANCE BROKERS say X know the needs of the area fellow-members of South Bedbum Plant a Tree in *73 had been ex­ present Mickleton as well, discussed Wardrobes; Dressing Table; for housing accommodation, and Insure your Domestic Parish Council to stand as a candi­ tended to Plant more in 1974. The the amendments which are being put Chests of Drawers; Sideboards; Animals have done, and will continue to do, date in the forthcoming election for explanation was that 400 trees had foward at the A.G.M. in London in Single and Double Beds and Come on in! aii I can to solve the problems that the Hamsterley, Lynesack and South died in this district alone and should June, which she will attend. Ar­ Mattresses; Bedside Cabinets; Equine - Canine - Feline lace the electorate in this field. Bedburn area. be replaced. The W.I. should ap­ rangements for the evening outing Coffee and Occasional Tables; Loss - Vet Fees - Pub. Liability Next time you’re passing come Progress and improved environ­ Small Cabinet; Trolleys; Dining J am independent of any politi­ proach the Council for advice as to to the theatre were planned. Motor and General in and see our range of new ment which make people happier, Chairs; Plant Stand; TV Sets; cal party and have served as a par­ the location of new trees in parks, The guest speaker was Mrs A. Insurances arranged carpets. We’ve all the latest catering for the aged, the young, ish councillor for a number of years gardens and villages, and seek in­ Lawson, who is no stranger to Mick­ Lady’s Vanity Case with mother arid the handicapped are main topics of pearl and plated fittings; | Tel. 22 HORSEMARKET Tel, patterns and colours. Take a on the Muggleswick Parish Council formation on the kind of tree that leton, as she was a former school­ which must be kept in the fore­ of. which I was chairman for a per­ grows in the area. mistress, gave an interesting talk on Chimney Mantel Clock; Copper 2223 BARNARD CASTLE 3266 special look at the Axmin- front of local government, and my iod before coming to live at Dryder- The sale in aid of the blind in dialect and its origins. In place of a Warming Pan; Leather Gun Case; stersand Wiltons carrying aim is to cater for these needs. dale in 1952. Barningham village hall made £151. competition an idea brought from Fishing Rod; Lady’s Cycle; 1 look forward to your support Earthenware Wine Cask; Two the British Carpet J am at present vice-chairman of This was very pleasing. Canada by Mrs Dent, bring any re­ Exteriors Waterproofed Plastic on election day, and if I am return­ South Bedburn Parish Council. I Members* night proceeded in cipes, and samples for exchange, French Bayonets dated 1867; Old —all colours—by High P. ore guarantee. They're ed will endeavour to represent you have represented the N.F.U. local charge of Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Postcard and Photo Albums; Spraying produced several tasty dishes. Waterproofed in Clear Silico worth a trip by to the best of my ability. branch at executive level for some Clarke, who had organised supper The surprise box was donated by Brass Bells; other interesting Brassware; fine selection of good themselves! years past at Durham, and am a of pies and peas and an entrtain- Mrs R. P. Raine and won by Mrs HENRY WILSON RIDLEY WEIR representative now at the combined ment. Hostesses were Mrs P. Wat­ China, Glassware and Ornaments; M Collinson. The hostesses for the The Decorator North Riding and Durham branch son and Mrs Barker. Artistes were evening were Mrs M. Anderson and Silver and Silverplate; Jewellery; Hamsterley 6 Horsemarket (Tel. 2431) a* Darlington. Peter Murray (guitar) and Mrs Hes- Mrs M. Foster. Towel Rail; Bathroom Scales; Playpen; Vacuum Cleaner; Hot- and 30 Newgate (Tel. 3074) 1 wish the electors in tb.e area of If elected to the District Council lop (vocalist) who gave a relaxed point Washer; Electric Fires with Hamsterley, South Bedbujn, Lyne- I would do my best to serve the and varied entertainment. STAINTON & STREATLAM INTERIOR DECORATION community as a whole. Mrs Bell won a mystery prize and coal and log effects; Fire Fronts sack and Softley in the new Tees- PAINTING - PAPERING daic Authority to know’ about my lucky chair prize. Forty-two members and a visitor and Graces; Lawnmowers; Good Pressure Cookers; Kitchenware; EXTERIOR PAINTING hopes and intentions for the future. John Sanders, of Rose Cottage, were present. Mrs Charlton presided COTHERSTONE excellent selection of Carpets, 5 x MULTI-COLOUR SPRAYING My positions include treasurer of 20 The Slack, Butterknowle, was Business and correspondenre were 4, 5 x 3i, 3 x 3, 3 x 3*, 3* x 2f Hamsterley Baptist Church; member fined £10 at Barnard Castle on Wed­ The May meeting was presided dealt with. Mr Gregory showed 3 x 2 |, etc.; 14 yds. Good Stair ol Hamsterley Parish Council for 21 nesday for failing to send his twin over by Mrs Thompson. She asked some very interesting slides of the Carpet 27”; New Prodded Rugs; CAMERAS years; member of Barnard Castle daughters, Josephine and Janette, to members to stand in silence for Miss Lartington filter beds and the de Good Runners; Fireside Mats and Rural District Council for eight school regularly. It was stated that F Green, who had been a member mclition of the Tees viaduct. Mrs SLIDE AND Small Carpets; Quantity of Good years, life member of Bull Piece one attended 108 times out of 278, for many years. L M. Robinson gave the vote of Curtains, Bed IJnen, etc.; many CINE PROJECTORS Charity Trust; life member of James while the other attended only 25 Mrs W. H. Dixon, assistant sec­ thanks. other interesting items. BINOCULARS Thomson Trust; member of Ham­ times in the same period. retary, dealt with the business. Mrs A very colourful and amusing Goods on view all day from sterley Village Hall Committee; and M. Home was then introduced by play by Mrs Young and party of CAMERA REPAIRS 10-15 a.m. interested in the local Youth Club. John Edward Biggs, 58, of 29 Gal- Mrs Thompson, who gave a very Staindrop was enjoyed by all. The PLEASE NOTE TIME OF My other interests include the gate, Barnard Castle, was fined £5 interesting lecture on collage. She competition, the most colourful tie, SALE: Carpets and Soft Goods welfare of senior citizens and houses at the town court on Wednesday for was thanked by Miss I. Buckle. was won by: 1, Mrs Stubbs; 2, Mrs ). K. Hendren to be sold in the afternoon from for the newly married. using a van with a defective tyTe. The monthly competition, a small Walton; 3, Mrs Charlton. 2-30 to 3-30 p.m. Evening Sale to Photographic Dealer If elected 1 intend to> p*ursue all He explained that he had bought collage, was judged by the guest The surprise parcel was won by commence at 5-30 p.m. these objects and activities to the three new tyres and ordered a speaker and was won by Mrs G. Mrs Hodgson of Staindrop. A folk 5 ROSEMARY LANE Auctioneers* Office, 24a New­ best of my ability for the welfare fourth. He was waiting for this when Thwaites, Mrs Nixon and Mrs M. dance is to be held in the Parish gate, Barnard Castle. Tel. Nos. RICHMOND, Yorkshire of all the local resident without re­ a policeman saw his old tyre, almost Fester. The mystery prize was won Hall, Barnard Castle. The June 2260 and 3375. gard to their political beliefs. bald. by Mrs L. Hunter. meeting will be an evening outing. Tel. 2167