April 1956
Long Hair Or Take A Hike For Kirkton Residents?
After November, it may be a case of the long-haired people of Kirkton? For the Dundee suburb may be without a barber's shop, and the nearest hairdressing establishments are at Downfield or Clepington Road.It all depends on what the corporation decides on May 7th. If it approves the Housing Committee's decision to raise the rents of corporation shops, then Kirkton's one and only barber - Mr Charles Robertson - plans to get out.
"The position is as serious as that" said Mr Robertson yesterday in the shop he runs in Beauly Avenue with his brother David. "The increased rent would raise the running cost of the shop to over £6 a week. Above that we have got stock to buy and staff to pay. There is a staff of 5 including David and myself. We just could not exist under the proposed conditions".
When the Robertson's started the business in November 1950 the rent was fixed at £73 per annum.
The bombshell came about two months ago. Dundee's Housing Committee recommended that shop rents be increased by £57 to £130.
Struggling To Avoid Relegation
Dundee travel to Paisley this afternoon to meet a struggling St.Mirren, the Paisley club still need one point to be safe from relegation.
Kidd's Apple Sponge
Whether served at the tea table or for a quick-to-serve dessert, you'll find these delicious
Kidd's Apple Sponge - Each...4d
Andrew G. Kidd Limited
Branches throughout Dundee.
Why Not Stay Open?
Surely the practice of shutting shops during the lunch hour, which originated during the war when there was a serious shortage of staff, could now be discontinued.
Many big stores in our nearest shopping centres close for an hour and a half at lunchtime in some cases not opening until as late as 2.45pm.
In spite of constant complaints these firms have done nothing to accommodate the public.
Mrs E.Lyall, 27 Dundas Street, Edinburgh.
Marilyn Monroe Wiggle
J.M Ballroom, North Tay Street, Dundee
Next Date To Note..
Monday April 23rd
8pm until 12.30am
Cochrane Bros Present -'Marilyn Monroe' Wiggle Competition.
Help Required
Gardener (Under) required for Kinpurnie Estate, Angus, good house wages.
Apply with particulars and references to:- J & H Patullo and Donald, 1 Bank Street, Dundee.
Learn To Dance
Ellis School of Ballroom Dancing, 102, Lochee Road, Dundee
Learn to dance - Beginners' classes every Saturday 8am - 10.30am and Monday 7.30pm - 10.30pm.
Flat Available For Holidays
Findochty, Banffshire - holidays, longlets, modern flat, can accommodate 6.
Spring Fare
The spring sunshine puts us in the mood of lighter fare so I invite recipes for soup, fish, meat, vegetable dishes or dessert suited to the milder days.
A prize of lovely embroidered pillowcases is offered for the most interesting recipe, and there will also be consolation awards.
Entries to:- Spring Recipes, c/o Aunt Kate, "People's Journal", 9, Bank Street, Dundee.
By 17th April.
La Scala
Lazar Wechsler's...
Heide & Peter
Authentically filmed in the Swiss Alps
Showing times:- Daily at 3.20pm; 6.15pm; 9.10pm.