W ednesday, 9th April, 1975 ‘ \Vednesday THE TEESDALE MERCURY g e n e r a l Correspondence £15 crash Costly trip Assault ba r n a r Club women thanked A car trip made by learner driver CRK3KI Raymond William Collinson, 19, Kevin Anthony Proffitt of Low of Hill Crest, Mickleton, was fined councillor must obey the dictates costs £20 KET P for letter of his own conscience. However, a Startforth turned out to be expen­ Mr Lancelot Bell, of Hutton £15 at Teesdale Court on Wednes­ sive, because he was spotted by starts j day when he pleaded guilty to care­ 1 would have the members of commendation when restraint is Magna, went to Sunderland to see shown, is something to be very P.C. Kenneth Close, who was off 10th April less driving. Barnard Castle Business and Pro­ his estranged wife and a man she duty. Tuesdays ar It was stated that an accident fessional Women's Club know that much appreciated, from whatever was friendly with, Malcolm Cave, Proffitt pleaded guilty at Teesdale then between his car and another was not all the members of Teesdale source it comes, since “Well done'’ 40. a publicity and advertising rep. District Council wish to be associ­ today is so very rarely heard. Court on Wednesday to failing to A few days later Cave travelled caused by him taking a bend too display L plates, being an L driver wide at the Lune Bridge near ated with the rude comments Coun. Leslie Thompson (Canon) to Hutton Magna to see Mr Bell, The Rectory, unsupervised, having no test certifi­ Mickleton. H. Brent nail is reported to have and ended up by hitting him, Tees­ made when the council considered Middleton-in-Teesdale. cate, and using an uninsured car. dale magistrates were told on Wed­ their letter sent congratulating He was fined a total of £30. nesday. members upon the restraint they GRANT FOR Cave pleaded guilty to assaulting had shown in making claims for CONVERTING Barnard Castle Mart Mr Bell and was fined £20. It was REMOVALS attendance and travelling. stated that as Mr Bell left his home 51 Wednesday, 9t FULLY INSURED I am sure that the majority of COACH HOUSE Forward: Five dairy cows, in the evening he was tackled by ESTIMATES FREE calves, 36 accredited calves, 150 Teesdale District Councillors — “That Grant" happens to be a the other man, who had been wait­ Friday/ Nth J lambs and sheep. J. G. CLOSE, Bowes entitled to such allowances — have, perfectly normal application made ing for him. Dairy cows to £262, av. £190; (d Tel. 223 indeed, exercised great restraint and for an improvement grant on an He shouted for help and his calves to £42, av. £14; accredited they very much appreciate the kind old coachhouse, which my wife and daughter opened a window. This Sunday, 13th calves to £48, av. £22-50. letter and accept it in the gracious 1 are hoping to eventually (and at made Cave run off, but he was seen 29 years TUITION fe Fatstock: Steers to £23-20, J. L. spirit in which it was sent. (his rate later than sooner) convert by police later at his home in Sun­ Bi For your & R. T. Dowson to F. Simpson, Roses for Coun. Brentnall in his reported into a 3-bedroomed house. derland. He told an officer: “He a t Glaxo heifers light to £23-40, H. Walton remarks makes it perfectly clear The only difference in this case was making a nuisance. 1 only and L. Bainbridge to W. Kidd, av. the bride Miss Edna Linton, of 21 Bede Watch Repairs that he has no mean estimation of is that, due to new government slapped him.” Road, Barnard Castle, has retired” £22-30; lambs to 39.5p, av. 36.6p. The wedding took place at Cock- his own personal ability as a coun­ legislation on grants on old pro­ A defence solicitor said it was a after 29 years with Glaxo. But her consult field Methodist Church between cillor and would have the rate* perty, nobody in the local council very minor assault, and the whole long career is not over yet as she Ann Denise, only daughter of Mr payers realise how fortunate they seemed to know the exact date when thing was only a storm in a tea­ plans to return to the work study LES BREEDON and Mrs C. G. Sewell, Raby Ter­ are in having such a hard-working this new legislation would be com­ Women's cup. section, on a temporary momings- 52a GALGATE race, Cockfield, and Stephen Rich­ man to represent their interests. ing into effect, nor the contents of Cave was a respectable man who only basis. Barnard Castle ard, only son of Mr and Mrs A. He obviously considers that he and that legislation; which isn't surpris­ was involved in a purl-y domestic Nevertheless, her colleagues in Institutes Jefferson, 13 North Terrace, Gain­ DRUMMOND, D.O.E., A.D.L those who do claim allowances are ing since many new laws are not situation. He was not the type who the section made her retirement an Marwood & Langleydale ford. SCHOOL OF MOTORING 1 much “better value than ten lazy published until some time after they would become involvel in a brawl. occasion to remember, with a night <§»<$»<$«$»<§»♦ Mrs C. Wilson presided and was The bride was attired in a classic­ 3b MARKET PLACE TREMI ones who do not.'* have come into operation. pleased to welcome a new mem­ al style wedding dress of cream out and presentation to her of a Phone Barnard Castle 3597 after 6 p.n. OFFER Who is he to set himself up as I accordingly submitted the ap­ carriage clock. It was handed over Lessons 8 a.m.—8 pjn. Rowell & Wright % ber. The coffee evening with nearly crepe de chine, trimmed with heavy DE< a judge of his fellow councillors plication in December, on the un­ to her by Mr Fred Ashby, head of for * new, produce and jumble stalls is £10 parker lace. Her head dress was a juliette and how can he know whether any derstanding that a grant may or the technical development unit, as H u rry to be held on Friday, 16th May, Angus Mackay Semple, 48, of 6 cap of cream lace with matching % DEEP FREEZERS I such men are lazy or not? There may not be given at the discretion the picture shows. full range of Chest and<& in the Trinity Hall, at 6 p.m. Bede Road, Barnard Castle, was circular veil. ROADCRAFT are still some who are public-spirit­ of the council. Miss Linton, originally from Wallpaj ^Upright models by A.E.G.,^ The day trip is to be to York on fined £10 by Teesdale magistrates Her attendants Miss Anne Jeffer- ed enough to sacrifice time and Without going into details of the 29th May, and members wishing Cockfield, joined Glaxo from the D R IV IN G SCHOOL a Hoover, etc. ^ on Wednesday for parking within son. Karen Smyth and Samantha money to be of service to their alterations in the new law and to go should contact Mrs S. Stod- A.T.S. in 1946 when less than 100 R. W. GREGORY, A.D.L «§> Free delivery and <§> the limits of a pedestrian crossing. Coates were dressed alike in cream brother man grants available, 1 must point out dart, Barnard Castle. Tel. 3268. people worked at the factory (now 2,500 Test Passes # installation 4* As far as claiming allowances floral polyester dresses. The bride <$> that it is now four months since Invitations were read from there are 1,600). Four years later LESSONS ANYTIME for the service they give every the application was submitted, two carried a bouquet of cream roses, Cotherstone and Newbiggin to their the chief bridesmaid one of daffo­ she became a founder member of 3 Dual Control Minis | weeks since I read in your paper T e a c h e r s the work study team, with Harry respective parties and both were dils and the smaller attendants 44 WOODSIDE that we had been allowed a grant, accepted with pleasure. It was re­ Rudiand who retired four years ago, Tel. and one week since we learned m a r r ie d floral balls of hyacinths. ported that the items for the Rich­ The reception was held in The and later became a work study Barnard Castle 3016 and 252S from the council that they had de­ ardson Hospital purchased from Club and the couple later left for officer. cided to “delete” the decision pass­ Jean’s Cuisine the proceeds of last year’s fete their honeymoon in Southend. They ed by them that previous week. there, were beginning to arrive. are making their home at 28 Main <§»<§» 4$X §M §H $><§> <£<><£> <$><§»<£*> < § H § t <$>$><§» HIGH-CLASS The cost of converting this type Mrs Birkbeck's detailed and in­ of building into a modem house is Road, Gainford. teresting report on the annual meet­ The ceremony was conducted by quite high, but this I understood For all your electrical needs, call at OUTSIDE CATERING ing at Darlington was read for her the Rev. L. D. Head, and Mr D. when we bought the house. What in her unavoidable absence. The Davies was organist. I did not bargain for is the lack of for guest for the evening was Mrs B. The bride is a checkweigher at HARRY COOPER adequate advice, through no fault Harper from Darlington who show- Glaxo and the bridegroom works PARTIES : DANCES : WEDDINGS of the council; the delay in dealing Bathrooms altere members slides of her Canadian for the Durham County Council in 46 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE] with this matter; and the inference, Showers, Gas Fi PHONE GAINFORD 476 holiday. These and her interesting their maintenance department. through your paper’s “That Grant” (Telephone 3391) and Immersion F talk were greatly enjoyed and Mrs fitted reference, that this is anything but E. Stoddart voiced the thanks and an application made by me in the pleasure of all present. Electrical I nsta I la tions normal way for an improvement The surprise parcel was won by Cooker, Vacuum Cleaner, etc.. Spares grant. Peeps into PLU CONTACT the new member Mrs Jo-Ann 31 HILT Whatever action the council, the Thompson. The social half hour Large selection of Electrical Apparatus NICHOLSON'S DOMESTIC SERVICES Department of the Environment, or was a game of guessing the iden­ the past anyone else decides to take is en­ tity of numerous white substances and Light Fittings Washing Machine FOR YOUR * Dishwashers pluir tirely beyond my control. I’m sim­ assembled by Mrs E. Stoddart; it 10 YEARS AGO Roof and Tanks VACUUM CLEANER AND WASHING ply wanting to get the building was won jointly by Mrs E. Dixon The Post Office is to consider a works started and finished as soon and Mrs A. Wilkinson. new minibus service which would as possible, so that we can then The toy made by Mrs S. Stoddart carry both passengers and mail to MACHINE REPAIRS & SPARES move out of rented accommodation will go forward to the group meet­ and from outlying parts of Tees­ 8a Market Place, Barnard Castle. Phone 2666 into our own home. ing. dale. CARPET SATE or Gainford 556 (night) G. J. Stastny. M ickleton SPECIAL CARPET SALE OF TOP GRADE Flat 2, Mrs Watson presided. The busi­ . Among pupils in The Parker Whorlton Court, ness was dealt with and final ar­ Plan at Barnard Castle Modem Pram Whorlton. rangements made for the coffee School were Gillian Heslop, Steven AXMINSTER CARPETING evening to be held at the beginning Raine, Janice Gill, Malcolm Lane, This Carpeting consists of 80% Wool, 20% Nylon 7 Th Two teachers married at St. of April, proceeds to help with the Thomas Croom, David Thomas, in all colours and patterns alterations to the church hall. Mary’s Church, Staindrop, were Mr Michael Taylor, Richard Tully, CHOOSE A NE SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! Mr and Mrs Mason, from Bat- Peter Bowman and Miss Wendy John Barnaby, G. Anderson, I. THIS IS AN AXMINSTER SALE ARRANG nard Castle, were guests for the Hylene Binks. Blareau, J. Fletcher, R. Gregory. All Carpeting at 50% reduction of Tall Pottery Vase The bridegroom is the only son evening. They gave a most inter­ Recommended Retail Price Pot Manufacturer’s Clearance Sale esting and colourful film show en­ of Mr and Mrs Walter Bowman of 20 YEARS AGO Bu Evenfield Farm, Evenwood, and the Successful pupils of the Teesdale This is a Genuine Carpet Sale of Sub-standard Carpeting titled Holiday in Australia. Ja The slides showed some mar­ bride the only daughter of Mr and School of Speach and Drama (Prin­ * COME AND SEE * D ir e c t to th e P u b lic SHOPPING BAS vellous country and beautiful Mrs Alfred Binks, of Melrose cipal, Mrs M. J. Snodgrass) were Top Grade Carpeting from £2-50 to £4 sq yd House, Staindrop. Misses E. Pickersgill, B. Dodds, M. Do you know w blossoms and different kinds of No reasonable offer refused The bride, given away by her Guy, Fay Golroyd, Judith Deacon, Green Dawn. In< trees. Everywhere looked so clean SALE TO BE HELD AT and bright; the weather looked per­ father, wore a full length princess Judith Little, Sandra Chatt, Christ­ fect. I’m sure seeing it all made us line dress in white polyester satin, ine Alderson, Evelyn Forster, Nev­ BAB\ quite envious. which had been made by a friend. ille Hogarth, Penelope Parry. METHODIST CHURCH HALL Mrs Saxby gave the vote of She wore a short veil and carried Middleton-in-Teesdale, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. thanks on behalf of all members a bouquet of roses, freesias and Among stallholders at Bowes Ex­ to be held in and friends. The competition was lily of the valley. hibition were Mrs T. Longstaff, THURSDAY, 10th APRIL a piece of wood carving, which was Bridesmaid was Miss Linda Rich­ Mrs J. R. Alderson, Mrs Joel, Mrs a Close, Mrs Addison, Mrs Nixon, also won by Mrs Acres. The surprise ardson, a friend, who wore a straw­ d« berry pink polyester cotton dress Mrs C. Guy, Mrs A. Guy, Mrs PARISH HALL, NEWGATE BARNARD CASTLE box was won by Mrs Woodhead. Yi Mrs Scott and Mrs J. Atkinson with a strawberry motif. It was Preston, Mrs Martin, Miss M. Scraf- Barnard Castle, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PARISH HALL, NEWGATE were supper hostesses. Group three made in the same style as the bride’s ton, Mrs Bayles, Miss N. Allen. o \ provided the social time to round dress. FRIDAY, 11th APRIL in Mr Michael Parkin, friend of the 2 5 YEARS AG O off a very pleasant evening. The first of 62 married quarters E.K. Carpets All deliveries bridegroom, was best man, and the being built for soldiers on the SATURDAY, 12th APRIL Cotherstone ushers were cousins of the bride, Mrs Thompson presided at the Bowes Road above Deerbolt Camp yc David Stoddart and Melvin Stod­ meeting held in the village hall. have now been completed and <$H§H§H§M$F # # # # # < § * # {§K§h} | ( gc dart 11 a.m. to 4 p.mi handed over to the army. Members were reminded that or­ The service was conducted by the Yi ders for bulbs must be submitted Rev. T. F. Hampton and Rev. E. EXHIBITION AND FIRST SHOWING A LARGE SELECTION OF CARPETS, PERFECT AND SOILED, CLEARED Among children who entertained to by 30th April. Stoves (Evenwood). Mrs Dorothy of the latest BY US FROM SOME OF ENGLAND'S LEADING MANUFACTURERS. Four members will attend one of at Mickleton Methodist Sunday N Morris played the organ. After the the one-day speech courses to be School anniversary were Karen and ALL TO BE OFFERED FOR SALE AT LEAST 50% BELOW service girls from the bride’s school held at Houghall on 9th and 10th Glenys Allinson, Mervyn Alderson, COLLECTION OF PAINTING RECOMMENDED PRICES. presented her with silver horseshoes May. Trevor, Joan and Stuart Atkinson, by the famous professional artist The bridegroom is a geography Mrs Chipchase reported on the Jean Atkinson, Olga, Brian and teacher at Hunwick Secondary A. DALLAS-SIMPSON Kathleen Bainbridge, Eunice Bay­ Heavy Domestic Quality Carpet County Drama Meeting when Mrs School and the bride a maths teach- <§> Also included will be Percy outlined the plans for .• les, Maureen and Margaret Collin­ er at Bishop Auckland Barrington which normally retails between £3 and £5 per square yard, in beautiful son, Anne Dent, Paul and Prudence Landscapes and Seascape Paintings dance, mime and drama production Comprehensive School. Axminster type patterns Emmerson, Trevor and Brian Lewis. to be given from 3rd-7th Novem­ After a reception in the Masonic by 40 of the top professionals ber. This county effort celebrates Hall, Staindrop, the couple left for Both in Watercolours and Oils. Also several exclusive £1-25 to £2-00 per square yard the Diamond Jubilee, showing the 40 YEARS AGO a honeymoon skiing in Austria. Chorus girls in Cinderella at Vic­ w item s of role of women in the county from m Medium Domestic Quality Carpet 1915-1975. toria Hall were H. Smith, E. Wal­ Object d'Art and a Selection of Rugs As Cotherstone is to enter the ker, E. Readshaw, R. Leaske, J. A chance not to be missed to see these wondertt Walker, D. Longstaff, H. Wright, in plain and two-tone colour ways Tidy Village Competition, mem­ paintings E. Minnikin, B. Brooks, M. Nel­ Usually sells from £2-00 to £3-00 per square yard bers were requested to attend the Colour TV This is your invitation and admittance is free son, C. Barwick. <§> Unbeatable value from Parish Council Annual Meeting to £10-00 Deposit Opening times 1 p.m.— 8 p.m. EVERY DAY be held in the village hall on Mon­ + Free Licence day, 14th April. Eight houses are almost ready STARTING THURSDAY, 10th APRIL £1-00 to £1-50 per square yard on Middleton’s new estate at Town Mrs Lorimer has been invited to + Stand to WEDNESDAY, 23rd APRIL End. These and four more have FABULOUS PATTERNS TAKEN THE TRADE B Y STORM serve as a co-opted member on the Full Maintenance been planned to relieve overcrowd­ Exhibition to be held at the County Executive Committee, but included ing. The first eight, to be known as due to family commitments she is KING'S HEAD HOTEL Jubilee Place, will be occupied by Washable Kitchen and Lounge unable to accept this time. Big Discounts for Cash Market Place, Barnard Castle a total of 55 people. The screen and adjustable pro­ H.P. Facilities on all goods— C a rp et jector stand, bought with money 50 YEARS AGO no interest charges if cleared Sells elsewhere at £3-45 per square yard bequeathed from the late Miss Wal­ The Bishop of Durham dedicated ker’s estate, have now been deliver­ in six months at the new peal of eight bells in Stain­ from £1-00 to £1-75 per square yard ed. Mr Jonathan Rhodes gave a drop Parish Church, in place of HEATING BOILERS GIVING PROBLEMS talk with slides on a visit to Rus­ Tates Radio the old peal of six. The lesson was ALL COLOURS — ALL QUALITIES — ALL SIZES sia. In this Architectural Heritage read by the Rev. H. S. C. Spurrier, Get in touch with Year it was interesting to see the Co. Ltd. Vicar. JUST BROWSE AROUND AND COMPARE OUR PRICES contrasting building styles in Mos­ L . N E L S O N cow, and to see the old style build­ Among councillors elected: 16 MARKET PLACE 31 HILTON ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE. Tel. 355S W M. CALVERT, CARPETS, ings of Leningrad. James Watson, George Thompson, The Easter bonnet competition BARNARD CASTLE Ralph Raine, Joseph Morton, John OIL & GAS BOILERS SERVICED ANNUALL Mill Clearance Lines, was won by Miss Moore, and Mrs Tel. 3277 Thompson at Middleton; George Tarn Bayles got the mystery prize. Lowson, J. A. Preston, Joseph 24 hour service Williams Mill, 121 Long Street, Thirsk. 22300. The 59th birthday meeting will be CALL AND SEE US Thompson, G. O. Walker at Stain­ held in the village hall on Thurs­ drop; Edmund Watson at Wacker- Spares fitted with no labour charge day, 24th April. field.