ATTRACTIVE EARBY WEDDING

[Stanley]

ATTRACTIVE EARBY WEDDING Employment Official As Bridegroom Considerable public interest was shown in the wedding, solemnised at the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Earby, on Saturday morning, of Mr. Alfred Prosser Greening, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Greening, of Rusholme, Manchester, and Miss Elsie Aldridge, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Aldridge, of 16, Cemetery Road, Earby. The Rev. J. Tinker was the officiating minister. The bridegroom has been in the service of the Ministry of Labour since the beginning of 1921, and at present holds the position of men's supervisor at the Barnoldswick Employment Exchange. He came to Barnoldswick from Clitheroe four years ago, and previously held staff appointments at Employment Exchanges in Great Harwood and Manchester. A talented amateur actor, he has played lending roles in several productions of the Earby Amateur Operatic and Drama-tic Society, having also made successful appearances with the Earby Baptist Dramatic Society. He is a teacher in the Baptist Sunday School, and is a member of Wheatlands Tennis Club, Earby. The bride, an 'old girl" of Skipton Girls' High School, has also served on the staff of the Barnoldswick Employment Exchange. She is the leader of the junior department of the Earby Baptist Sunday School, and is associated with the local Tennis Club. Given away by her father, the bride wore a gown of pale pink satin with veil and head-dress to tone. She had, silver shoes, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Miss M. Tysoe, of Manchester (niece of the bridegroom), who was bridesmaid, wore a powder-blue lace gown while Mrs. A. Lee, of Earby (sister of the bride), who acted as matron of honour, had a dress of powder-blue taffeta and net. Both ladies had head-dresses and carried pink roses. The best man was Mr. Arthur Aldridge, Earby (brother of the bride), while the duties of groomsman were performed by Mr. Alec. Thomson, Manchester (friend of the bridegroom). Mr. J. Smith presided at the organ. The bride's mother wore a floral and navy-blue ensemble, and the bride-groom's mother was attired in a deep-blue gown of crepe-de-chine and lace. There was a reception in the Baptist Sunday School. Subsequently Mr. and Mrs. Greening left for a honeymoon at Llandudno, the bride travelling in a two-piece suit of green tweed. The many presents included an oak timepiece from the teachers of the Baptist Sunday School, and an oak coal-vase from the staff of the Barnolds-wick Employment Exchange. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, Sepetember 3, 1937. 30/10/05 421 jct

EARBY COUNCIL EMPLOYEE MARRIED A Charming Burnley Ceremony The Angle Street Baptist Church, Burnley, was the scene of a pretty wedding last Saturday. The principals were Mr. Henry Halstead, 24, Stoney-bank Road, Earby, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Halstead, of 6, Margaret Street, Burnley, and Miss Mary Shoesmith, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Shoesmith, of 30, Eccleston Road, Blackpool. For several years the bridegroom has been on the staff of the Earby Urban District Council, being at present first assistant to the Clerk and Accountant. He is a prominent member of the Earby Tennis Club, and last winter played with the Earby Wesley Guild "A" team in the Barnoldswick and District Table Tennis League. The bride was given away by Mr. T. Bodge (a friend of the family), and wore a gown of oyster satin. She had a wreath and veil and wore shoes to tone with the gown. Her bouquet was of arum lilies. The bridesmaids, Misses Annie and, Ethel Shoesmith (sisters of the bride), wore dresses of mauve crepe-de-chine with halos and silver shoes. They carried Victorian posies of pink carnations. Miss Shirley Martin (niece of the bride), who carried the bride's train, was also dressed in crepe-de-chine. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. C. Stephenson (friend of the bridegroom), of Burnley, while Mr. B. Halstead (cousin of the bridegroom), of Burnley, was the groomsman. Mr. William Thornber performed the ceremony, during which Mr. W, Howlett (organist) played wedding marches by Wagner and Mendelssohn. Following a reception at the Black and White Cafe, Mr. and Mrs. Halstead left for a honeymoon at Scarborough, the bride travelling in a grey tailored costume with black hat. They are to take up resid-ence at 51, Water Street, Earby. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, Sepetember 3, 1937. 30/10/05 309 jct

EARBY'S NEW FIRE ENGINE Christened "Coronation" By Mr. A. Oates BRIGADE COMPETITIONS The name "Coronation" was officially bestowed on the Earby Urban District Council's new fire engine at a "christen-ing" ceremony, held on the Holme Playing Fields, Sough, on Saturday afternoon. A large company assembled to witness the ceremony, which took place during an interval in the second annual competitions of the Earby Fire Brigade. The naming of the engine was performed by Mr. A. Oates, chairman of the Council's General Purpose Committee, which is responsible for the fire--fighting service. In an appropriate speech, Mr. Oates said the occasion was unique in the history of the urban district, because that was the first time they had possessed "a new and up-to-date machine for com-bating the terrible scourge of fire." He thought the ratepayers would agree that the Council had done the right thing in replacing the old, second-hand machine with a new engine. The new Leyland engine was the latest model in its class, and would, he felt sure, answer all the calls the district was likely to make upon it. They were proud of their new equipment. Continuing, Mr. Oates said the engine had cost £1,002, and if ordered at the present day would cost considerably more. A loan sanction for ten years had been obtained from the Ministry of Health. If the purchase price was entirely defrayed out of borrowed money, the annual charge to the ratepayers for the next ten years would be a rate of 1-1/6th of a penny in the £. The engine was rated at 29.5 h.p., but would develop 86 h.p., and was capable of pulling the machine, fully loaded, at a speed of up to 60 miles per hour. The turbine pumps were designed to give a supply of water at the rate of 500 gallons per minute. They would, however, work satisfactorily at 700 gallons per minute, and had been tested up to 740 gallons per minute.

COMPETITIVE EVENTS. The Fire Brigade competitions aroused considerable interest. A high standard of fire-fighting skill was maintained in all the events, and it was not without some difficulty that the prizes were allocated. The principal contest was the one-man drill to determine the winner of the "Fell" Rose Bowl, presented to the Brigade for competition purposes 12 months ago. There were eleven entries. Fireman J. R. Halstead, who completed the test to the satisfaction of the Judges in 43 seconds, won the Rose Bowl, and also qualified for the first prize, consisting of a pair of chromium vases. Fireman N. Stewart, last year's winner, was the runner-up, with a return of 45 seconds, and received a handsome shaving see. Four teams entered for the three-man drill. The winning team, comprising Firemen E. Dwyer, J. Nash and H. Taylor, had the creditable return of 50 seconds. Each member received a set of chromium fruit spoons. In the four-man drill there were three competing teams. Firemen C. Firth, N. Stewart and H. Taylor, along with Driver H. Turner, were successful with a time of 70 seconds. They received hall placques and accessories. The prizes were presented by Mr. A. H. Clegg, J.P., chairman of the Earby Urban District Council, who congratulated the firemen on their performance. Subsequently the Fire Brigade care a demonstration of pumping (with the new engine), and illustrated other aspects of their work. A collection was taken in aid of the Burnley Victoria Hospital Jubilee Extension Fund, and the Earby Fire Brigade Competition Fund. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, Sepetember 3, 1937. 30/10/05 595 jct

COAL STOCKS FALL TO 134 TONS “Perilously low” says Fuel Overseer Stocks of coal in Barnoldswick have, reached the perilously low figure of 95 tons, a decrease of 134 tons in the past quarter, the Fuel Overseer (Mr. R. Kippax) told a meeting of the Barnoldswick Fuel Advisory Committee, held yesterday (Thursday) week under the chairmanship of Mr. W. A. Smith. Owing to low receipts of coal in recent weeks most of the merchants have little or no stock in hand. Mr. Kippax stated that during the quarter under review, 55 licenses for extra coal were issued, amounting to 22.5tons. Of these licenses 35 were issued against medical certificates and 20 for farm, domestic and business purposes. The figures show a drop in requirements, probably accounted for by price considerations and the milder weather experienced. The annual change of merchant figures for this year at 157 shows only a slight decrease from last year's total of 165, the local Fuel Overseer comments and goes on to list details of price increases for various grades of fuel. He also points out that coal will be cheaper in the summer months and appealed to consumers to stock up while the reduced prices are in operation. Mr. Kippax gives an assurance that domestic users are now assured of adequate coke supplies now that the permitted quantities have been increased to 60 cwt. for the year. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, May 15th, 1953. 30/10/05 246 jct

FOUNDRY FURNACE EXPLOSION Big noise but no one injured A loud explosion, which could be heard all over the town, brought many Barnoldswick people running to their doors on Friday. It was one of the furnaces at the Long Ing works of the Ouzledale Foundry Ltd., but, "by act of God," as Mr. G, Ashby, a director of the foundry put it, no one was injured. Mr. Ashby said the accident could have been serious, but as it was he estimated damage at little more than £20. Production would not be impaired, he said, and the damage would soon be rectified. The bang could be heard over a wide area, even above the clatter of machinery in the mills. Mr. Ashby was sitting at his home in Taylor Street having tea when the explosion occurred, and although he heard it clearly he did not associate it with his own works. The sound could best be described as like a bomb Mr. Ashby told a Craven Herald and Pioneer reporter that the men had finished work and had knocked a bar down to clear out cinders and waste metal. It was then that the accident happened, cinders and metal being thrown in all directions. One man received a very minor burn on his arm, Mr. Ashby said. It is at the Long Ing foundry where extensive extensions and modernisation is to take place in the near future, amounting in all to about £40.000. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, May 15th, 1953. 30/10/05 255 jct


BIG BARNOLDSWICK PROJECT Foundry extensions to cost £40,500 An estimated £40,600 is to be spent on the purchase of new equipment and carrying out ex-tensions and improvements at the Long Ing Foundry of the Ouzledale Foundry Company Ltd. Barnoldswick, it was announced by Mr. G. Ashby yesterday (Thursday). This week a permit has been received for the spending of approximately £20,500 on works extensions at Long Ing, and the provision of a canteen, a new office block, and facilities for showers, wash basins, and new toilets. Existing buildings are to be extended, and when the work is finished there will be an increase in staff bringing the number of employees up to about 300. Mr. Ashby said that they had got their permit to spend the money through in very quick time. "We have been helped considerably by Mr. C. B. Drayson. M.P. for the Skipton Division, who has spared no effort in pressing our claims," he went on, "He has taken the matter to the main Governmental department, and I feel his interest and effort have been of inestimable value. Another factor which has helped, I think, is the fact that we are now in a development area." A mechanical sand-handling machine is to be set up for the making of moulds, and it is estimated that that will cost in the region of £20,000. Work on both jobs will commence just as soon as weather conditions permit, and it is hoped that all the work will be finished by September. Mr.Ashby added that only the latest machinery and equipment would be installed. Mr. Ashby also said that some weeks over 4000 of the patent long-burning fire grates manufactured by the firm had been sold to all parts of the country. "Our success is due to the fact that we keep our noses to the grind, work hard, and then make every effort to sell our product," he ended. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, February 20th, 1953. 30/10/05 334 jct

A BARNOLDSWICK FIRE SHOCK An outbreak of fire, which might well have assumed serious proportions, was discovered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ashby, "Ouzledale," Barnoldswick, on Monday morning. Floor boards underneath the grate in a front bed-room, where a fire had been lighted the previous evening, were found to have become ignited and burnt through, while ceiling rafters in the sitting room below had been badly charred. Two members of the Barnoldswick Fire Brigade subdued the outbreak by means of a chemical extinguisher and buckets of water, after the bedroom grate had been removed. The discovery was made by Mrs. Ashby at 7 a.m., when she went up-stairs to rouse the family for break-fast. "I saw smoke streaming along the landing," Mrs. Ashby told a "Craven Herald and Pioneer" reporter, "and on going into the front bedroom I found clouds of smoke coming from under the floor boards. It looked at first as if the whole of the second storey was on fire, but luckily only a small area was in-volved. The boards and rafters under the hearth-stone must have been smoulder-ing all night." Mrs. Ashby said two of the children had spent the night in the room, and a fire had been lighted because one of them had a cold. Four children slept in other parts of the house. "I consider we have had a lucky escape," she de-clared. The house, one of the oldest in the town, adjoins the Ouzledale Foundry, of which Mr. Ashby is the proprietor. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, November 19th, 1937. 30/10/05 267 jct

BARNOLDSWICK TEACHER RETIRING Thirty-five Years at Church School Miss I. Waite, Who has been on the teaching staff of the Barnoldswick Church of England School for 35 years, is retiring at the end of the present month. She has been connected with the school 45 years as a teacher and scholar. On attaining the age of 13, she became a pupil teacher under Mr. Alfred Pollard, the first headmaster, and four months after completing her apprenticeship was appointed to the staff of the mixed department in November, 1902. In order to qualify for the position she attended classes at Colne Technical School. Interviewed by a "Craven Herald and Pioneer" reporter this week, Miss Waite said her experiences in the teach-ing profession had been of the happiest, but she felt that 35 years was long enough. "People ask me what I am to do with my time,” she continued, "but I am not worrying about that. I have plenty of interests. Per-haps from that point of view it is easier for a woman to retire than, it to for a man." Miss Waite has served; under four headmasters at the Church School:- Mr.Pollard, Mr.H.Gregson, Mr. H. Belshaw and Mr. W.H. Mills and remembers the buildings being extended on two occasions. She is now teaching the sons and daughters of some of her first pupils. Possessed of a deep affection for Barnoldswick, she will continue to live in the town, sharing No. 231, Gisburn Road, with her sister, who formerly taught at the. Church School. Transcribed from “The Craven Herald and Pioneer” Friday, November 19th, 1937. 30/10/05 267 jct