Wednesday, 23rd October, 1963. THE MERCURY

Countryside Letter By William Dale General Notices General Notices DRESS WELL Darts U.D.C. VILLAGE HALL, MIDDLETON VILLAGE HALL ALL THE TIME Country Craftsmen Who Do Business YOUTH CLUB. AND Barnard Castle Welford & Fnrnell DISTRICT LEAGUE In Town CHRISTMAS BAZAAR in the Village Hall on A DANCE Results of matches played 18th Make it possible (Continued, front Page I.) SATURDAY. 2nd NOVEMBER, will be held in the Village Hall on October: Castle' Arms “A” 1, They told me if 1 wanted to you have to store the potatoes with by their Budget great care. At. home they should in aid of Village Hall Fund. FRIDAY, 8th NOVEMBER, 1963. Account Scheme. Bridgewater Arms 6; George and see Old Bob, the best dry stone never be exposed to strong light or To be opened at 2-30 p.m. by Twist. Jive, Shake, etc./ the night Dragon' 5, Castle Arms “B” 2; strong smelling foods for. although, Sir Wm. Gray. away to A’k for leaflet giving details waller we ever had in these Good News. Club 1, Coach and Horses 6; the poor, old common potato, un­ Stalls and Raffles. THE BROADCASTERS GALGATE places, 1 would have to look like an egg, does not break with Teas provided at 1/6. RHYTHM GROUP. D.L.I. (T.A.) 2, Cricketers Arms 5; During the early stages of the Followed by From 9 p.m,—1 a.m. BARNARD CASTLE rough handling, -it is easily bruised— Royal Star 4, Red Well 3; Ex- him up in town where after so perhaps both on the farm arid at committee the proposals for 're­ A DANCE Admission 3/6. Telephone 3102 Servicemen's Club 2, Raby Hotel 5. many years as a country con­ home we should remember this sb development of Y.M.C.A. property at 9-0 p.m. Refreshments available. as to get the best from the “ taty ” at Spring Grove, Newgate, was tractor he had forsaken farm this coming winter. welcomed as “ good news for Bar­ EGGLESTON VILLAGE HALL. MIDDLETON WANDERERS’ custom for a new business with nard Castle.” A.F.C. A Good Start in MOTOR CLUB PRIZES suburbia dwellers who are find­ The improvements were overdue, SWINE FEVER DANCE (Ladies’ Supporters Club). PRESENTED ing his “ home-made ” fire­ said Coun. Watson, but they should Winter Series give their blessing and encourage in aid of Village Hall Fund. places out of local stone a must RESTRICTIONS LIFTED SATURDAY 2nd NOVEMBER, DANCE An excellent start was made by Butterknowle and District Motor the application to the full. 9-0 p.m. to 11-45 p.m. Club had more than 200 present at in their home planning. Colin Raw, an eight handicapper, From Thursday of last week A letter accompanying the appli­ JACK ROBSON’S DANCE BAND in the first annual dinner-dance at the It is six years since we last met (Alston). VILLAGE HALL. MIDDLETON, in the first of the series of winter restrictions on the movement and cation, submitted in outline, stated Village Hall, Butterknowle, on Fri­ and as craftsmen go there was none Admission 2/6. competitions at Barnard Castle Golf marketing of pigs, affecting County the intention: to demolish the wood­ FRIDAY, 1st NOVEMBER. day. Prizes were presented to the his equal. We knew he could build Dancing 9-45 p.m.—1 a.m. Club on Sunday. His score of 38 a wall or dyke better than anyone Durham and the North Riding, were en buildings to the rear which would points in a Stableford, despite hav­ successful competitors in the vari­ else; and most of us knew that there withdrawn. This follows an improve­ t-e replaced by an attractive sports- Y.M.C.A. Music by ous summer rallies. The presenta­ was something of the artist in him ing blank scores at three of the ment in the disease position imposed hall with frontage to Newgate. WOMEN’S AUXILIARY. TOMMY FOSTER and His Band. holes, was made possible by the five tions were made by the chairman, for around his cottage were stone Admission 3/6. busts of known people and un­ over the northern counties as a Showers and other facilities would birdies on his card. Mr B. Todd, who was accompanied Refreshments available. known people which he had carved. result of the outbreak of swine fever be provided and the land made COFFEE EVENING by Mrs 1. S Waller, Mr W. A. The four points gained— three for 1 hold a set of bookends he in July. available at the rear would be re­ on winning and the one credited to Bain (secretary) and Miss D. Town- chisled out of local marble, and developed as a playing field area, MONDAY. 4th NOVEMBER, BOWES AND GILMONB5 every participant—gives him an son (the Motor Club queen). there are few farmers who have not at 7 p.m. got something “ small ” he made but was not a subject of the present­ PARISH HALL. equally good beginning in the over­ The successful competitors were: PUPPET SHOW for them. application. Also- SOLO ITEMS by all competition taken over the B.P. trophy; Miss M. Kellett; most His going was a loss, for fewer Miss June Wallis GRAND DANCE twelve fortnightly events. Prizes for points trophy, Mr H. Teasdale, Mr and fewer of our young men are Young Farmers’ Crash Programme. Collection to be taken. the highest points totals will be[ A. W. Bain, Mrs Seagrave and Mr bothering to take up this ancient Proceeds in aid of Y.M.C.A. Funds. FRIDAY, 25th OCTOBER, 9-30 p.m.—1 a.m. awarded at the end of the series and i J. Hammond. craft, and it was good to see how There was a great deal of urgency well he was doing. “ Easiest work I CALEDONIAN BAND those playing in seven or more of Dance prizewinners were: Mr and Club Reports Admission 3/-. ever had,” he told me, “ and I the letter explained because the Claiming Date; the competitions will qualify for the Mrs Hopper, Mr and Mrs Hodgson, cannot keep up with orders.” Minister of Education had given final, the date of which will be fixed and the lucky ticket holders were authorisation for ‘crash pro­ BARNARD CASTLE BARNARD CASTLE UNITED. for next spring. Mr G. Hall, Mrs A. Medd, Dr. T. Urban Trade. BARNARD CASTLE grammes,’ which could be complete LADIES’ CIRCLE. There was a tie in second place S. Waller and Mrs F. Mitchell. by the spring of 1964, to go ahead Bob came from a long line of The recent meeting was presided between Joe Brown and Denis without advance building priority. BUMPER WHIST DRIVE GRAND DANCE I country craftsmen. He never actual- over by the chairman. Trevor Ascough. each with 36 points. The | ly farmed as his family had over The council of the Y.M.C.A., which THURSDAY. 19th DECEMBER, LANGLEYDALE & MARWOOD Addison. Chris Chambers introduced extra point, however, went to the many years been contractors to provided facilities for boys and girls in SOCIAL CENTRE. I farmers—doing the jobs perhaps we Mr Ralph Manners, of Coniscliffe PARISH HALL. FRIDAY. 8th NOVEMBER, Hornier player, who recently gained and young men and women of the I as farmers were not keen to do our- Grange. Mr Manners gave an inter­ BARNARD CASTLE. 9 p.m to 1 a.m. the advantage of an extra shot in Football : selves. Dry stone walling was one district, would qualify for Ministry IMPERIAL DANCE BAND. esting description of his farm, the annual handicap revision. of them. He has a brother who grant's and: did not wish to miss Admission 3/-. Refreshments. stressing the pig production enter­ I Scores, handicaps in brackets: 1. | belongs to the mechanical age and this opportunity. teesdale CAMERA CLUB. hires out machinery; another, who prise. Many questions were asked G. Raw f8), 38 points; =2. J. Brown Win by 3-Goal Margin Unless plans were approved by I long since had to give up the and Peter Gill proposed a vote of BARNARD CASTLE (12). W D. Ascough (7). 36 points. I smithy when horses disappeared, Playing on thanks. the end of October, these valuable BRING AND BUY SALE PARISH CHURCH. 35 points: F. Metcalfe (22); 34 carries on at the old shop and his improvements to Y.M.C.A. amenit­ points, E. Swindells (5); 30 points. Sunday, Barnard Castle United won I trade is now with our urban cousins A resolution was passed stating VILLAGE HALL, MIDDLETON, by a three-goal margin, 6-3. Scorers producing artistic iron gates and that unless members attended at ies, and the town and district as a SATURDAY, 26th OCTOBER, BAZAAR R. K. Shield (18); 29 points. G. S. j nick-nacks for' an ever expanding whole, might not be possible. for United were: Metham (3), Wor­ least three meetings they would not 6-30 p.m., To be opened at 2-30 p.m. by Robinson (5). F. Webb (18); 28 trade It was sincerely hoped, said Coun. Followed by FILM SHOW points. A. E. Alderson (16). W. R. ley and Carter (2). qualify for party tickets. The next MRS A. R. LOCKWOOD Further away from our area an­ Allan, that if the Minister of Edu­ with Tea and Biscuits. in the. PARISH HALL on Thrower (22), 26 points, W. E. Alli; Next week the Barnard Castle other craftsman who was once the meeting would be on 29th October, 7-30 p.m. Admission I /6. team travel to meet Northern Echo, when the speaker would be Mr cation was disposed to spending son (16). B. Proctor (22); 24 points. 'village joiner and was kept busy these, sums he would consider other THURSDAY, 24th OCTOBER, T. W. Wilson (20); 21 points, E. C. their transport leaving at 1-15 p.m. by the farmers round about before Ken Harris, a veterinary surgeon. 1963. I the days of pre-cast buildings, and projects in the town which would Doors open 2-15. Admission 6d. Wood (18); 20 points. J. A. Walton ST. MARY’S CHURCH. large-scale contractors, has found be of benefit to infants, junior and HUTTON MAGNA. (19). F. Little (20). No returns: S. prosperity in producing wood carv­ EGGLESTON Roman Catholic schools. ings from local timber. Mountford, C. Hodgson. The committee approved the Cockfield Whippets AU their work is as sought-after Eggleston Young Farmers held AUTUMN SALE as are old horse brasses and gear Y.M.C.A. application. SALE Raby Moor. Cockfield. Whippet by a very eager urban public: their annual general meeting on in BRIDGE CLUB Club held further trials on Saturday. This is merely one of the many Wednesday. Bejng a small com­ THE INSTITUTE, Personal October 18th: N/S—-1, Mr and The 125 yards handicap was won .by signs, of changes in the country­ munity, the attendance-of seventeen HUTTON MAGNA. SATURDAY. 26th OCTOBER. Mrs Snodgrass, 69|; 2. Mr Christie Mickey, owned by Mr D. Parnaby; side but it is good to know that members and the president and Stationery 2. Mr W. Fuller’s dog “ Lennie,” these craftsmen are not entirely lost. FAMILY DOCTORS’ Opened at 3 p.m. bv andd Mr Wood, 61. E/W——1. Mrs both of Raby Moor. Who will follow is another matter, leader of the club was good. Miss MRS S. WATSON, SELECTED LINES Christie and Mrs Armstrong, 59; In the previous week’s event, 24 Janice Davidson, county organising Admission: although 1 am glad to see that in VIEWS including: equal 2, Major Willey and Mr Mor­ dogs took part in the trials. The 125 nearly every county the rural in­ secretary, also attended. Adults 6d. Children 3d. yards handicap was won by Mr G. A Good Selection of Knitwear, WALDORF CLUB ton and Mrs Porter and Mrs Flynn, dustries are being helped by com­ The secretary, in her report, noted Stone’s Harry’s Pet, and second was munity councils. The Medical Officer of Health, Linen; Drapery. Crockery. Glass­ PLUS FABRIC the increasing membership and 51. Mr E. Fletcher’s Rip, of . Dr. A. S. Wilson, reported to the ware, Fancy Goods. Cakes, etc. BOWERSBURN VELLUM growing enthusiasm among the Bring and Buy Stall. Teas. Provide Trade. Public Health Committee of the and members. The bring and buy sale Urban Council on Monday, on a On the farm itself, where more of held by a handful of members WAVERLEY NOTELETS our men are housed than ever before meeting at which all the family BARNARD CASTLE Y.F.C. TATES RADIO CO. LTD. realised over £20. The club also TERSTON NOTES —our cottages are on the farm and doctors in the Barnard Castle and WALDORF INFORMAL- offer TELEVISION RENTAL TERMS from £2 deposit and only not miles away—the almost daily tried hard in the quiz teams but Teesdale area were present, arising weekly. Hire Purchase Terms arranged. convoy of tradesmen’s mobile shops­ unfortunately were unable to attend GRAND DANCE NOTES We have the latest model Twin-Tub Washing Machines, Transistor and other vehicles of commerce the public speaking competition. from their interest in the proposed LANGLEYDALE & MARWOOD also serve to remind one of the tremen­ re-organisation of the Richardson Radios. Record Players. Radiograms, and 625-Line Television Sets The retiring secretary. Miss Lilian SOCIAL CENTRE. CHILDREN’S STATIONERY dous amount of trade we provide. Rest Home. FRIDAY, 25th OCTOBER, in all the leading makes for immediate delivery'. Hire Purchase Latest innovation is the enterprise Gardner, then wished the club con­ It was decided unanimously, 9 p.m.— 1 a.m. or Rental Terms Arranged. of two young girls from a nearby tinued success and assured the FOUR ACES DANCE BAND. ALL HALF-PRICE ENQUIRE FOR PART-EXCHANGE BARGAINS. town who come out with- all their club of her support. stated the doctor, to ask the appro­ equipment to do the latest hair­ Write, Phone or Call at: Club officers appointed: President, priate Hospital Committee to can- DURING OCTOBER. styles for our womenfolk. sider an allocation of general prac­ This is as useful a project as any­ Mr T. Davison, m.b.e.. leader, Mr YOUR MAKE and size in stock! 16, Market Place, Barnard Castle thing that has invaded our quiet titioner beds and a representative Typewriter ribbons 'to fit most Colin Thompson'; secretary. Miss K. popular makes of machines at Tees­ Teesdale Mercury Telephone 32T1 countryside for ages and 1 vote it Gray; chairman, Mr Tony Adam­ was appointed to state the family number one on my list for we no doctors’ views should such an op­ dale Mercury. Carbons; Copy 24, MARKET PLACE, son. Paper, Duplicating Stencils, Inks, longer have to stand by parking portunity be made available. BARNARD CASTLE. meters feeding the stupid thing with Paper.—Ask for a quotation. The subject, added Dr. Wilson, money waiting for the womenfolk to STAINDROP emerge from the beauty salon after concerned the health and welfare Calling all Housewives'—and Husbands. what seems to be hours of treat­ of the community in the area, and ment. From now bn it is done at At the last meeting held at home. Winston Hall there was a good for this reason he brought it to them attendance and four new members for infromation. TELEVISION ROWELL & WRIGHT Well-Won. were enrolled: Sandra Harrison. Referring to the views put for­ ward and whether the Council could Our ten acres of main crop Hillery Dent, Margarit Barley and 625 Lines and B.B.C.2. of Calgate, Barnard Castle potatoes are small in comparison John Burton. A contest was held to do- anything to expedite matters; with the large acreages of the big select members for the senior and Coun. Allan said that certain pat­ You will no doubt have heard of B.B.C.2 and 625 Line will give—yes, give— men, but we have managed to junior quiz teams. A hallowe'en ball ients brought into the hospital would Television pictures, but have you thought of what this is all harvest them in good October benefit from the facilities and also about and how it will effect you in Barnard Castle? weather and while the yield is down was arranged for 31st October. pressure on the time of doctors £1,000 Worth of Furnishings on last year I like the quality and I To begin with. “ B.B.C.2 ” will be a 625 line transmitter, would be relieved. if you win the Hoover “ Housewife of the Year seem to have been lucky—-we are an alternative programme, and is scheduled to begin regular trans­ free from any blight or disease. We Al.l representations that could be Competition and you obtained the entry form from them. mission in this area within the next two years. In Order to receive have no storage difficulties for what made would be taken, promised I produce goes into a co-operative this new programme you would normally require another aerial Coun. Close, who was chairman,of AN INVITATION^ packing station where they are clean­ and a dual standard television receiver. ed and pre-packed for the super the committee. markets, but around me my friends In view of the reception difficulties on existing pro­ ROWELL & WRIGHT who are specialists in producing Best Occurrence. potatoes, have been filling their Entertainers at grammes in many parts of Barnard Castle it is reasonable to Complete House Furnishers assume! that reception of B.B.C.2 (working on a very much higher indoor stores so that their whole­ The decision to make the Rich­ salers can draw on them throughout frequency) will be much more difficult, if not impossible, and in 86. GALGATE ardson Home available as a hospit­ the winter. Over Sixty Club any event will involve high installation costs. During the next BARNARD CASTLE There is still a great deal of argu­ al was the best thing that had hap­ two years we propose to extend our Television Relay System to ment about how to store potatoes pened in the town for many years, INVITE YOU TO A best. A great deal of capital has A most enjoyable afternoon was cover the whole of the town, so that the moment B.B.C.2 starts been put into latest type indoor spent on Monday at the weekly stated Coun. Watson, and showed HOOVER DEMONSTRATION they had started in the right direc­ transmission the programme will be immediately available to all storage by many farmers in an effort meeting of the Barnard Castle subscribers. Although your set must be switchable to 625 lines, relay TO-DAY—WEDNESDAY, 23rd OCTOBER. to provide the best possible cover Y.M.C.A. Over 60 Club, when the tion. He felt they should be grate­ for winter and yet others, with just ful for the help given by the Minis­ reception will not require'aerials or the addition of a U.H.F. tuner as much experience, still hold to entertainment was provided by the unit; (his alone can mean a saving of £15/0/0. See the fabulous range of Hoover Washing Machines try of Health. and Cleaners, including outdoor storage in the old-fashioned Boldron W.T. black, and white “ pies.” minstrel group. The party gave a The committee also decided to re­ Remember! In addition to all the advantages of relay THE KEYMATIC, HOOVERMATlC, HOOVER 65, non-stop show of popular minstrel commend the Council to authorise for B.B.C.2 programmes you can also have first class interference- Tips on Storage. and NEW HOOVER TWO-SOME, the lowest priced and other songs which were most additional powers for their Medical free pictures on the present programmes. Heated Twin Tub Washer on the market at 55 Gns. Provided these are built and sited creditably performed. Those who Officer under the National Assist­ All models will be demonstrated by a fully trained properly no harm comes to 'them took part were Joyce Tiplady. Jean ance Act. If you intend to buy or rent a new receiver, why not give Hoover Representative. and there are producers who swear Hutchinson, Miss I. Buck, Mrs The Clerk explained that under us a call first. In that way you can’t go wrong. It’s worth a little that crops so stored always “ taste existing methods it was a long pro­ thought. better.” Perhaps thev are right. I Buck, Mrs Peters. Mrs Edwards, know that when we take up supplies Mrs Turner. Mrs Cook. Mrs cedure to secure the necessary care Get your Entry Form for the Hoover “ Housewife of the Year ” to Old Shep for his household use Hutchinsori. Mrs Tiplady. Mrs and attention for the chronically ill, through winter, he stores them in infirm, etc. .and unable to look after Competition—you could win a Bungalow, Ford Cortina Estate sand in old barrels in the out­ Stout- and Mrs Halt Mrs Hunter J. R. TEASDALE Car. £3,000 Cash Prize, plus £1,000 worth of Furnishings donated buildings as many individuals did was the efficient accompanist. themselves. Under Section 1 of the by Rowell & Wright. years ago. Dry peat is another good Sister Lewis, who presided, Act the Medical Officer of Health 42a, Horsemarket, Barnard Castle "packing” material and they say thanked the group for a very fine could deal with such matters with­ and 78, FRONT STREET, COCKFIELD. Make it a date—TO-DAY. less flavour is lost by these methods. out delay provided he had the Coun­ What most of us do know, both performance which had been greatly as growers and consumers, is that enjoyed. cil's general authority to do so.