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- space 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, Joan Fontaine. 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,” “ Sayonara,” “ 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 South Pacific." 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 Sandra Dee, • 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 Robert Wise 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 Charles Schnee, 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 Paul Newman 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.