July 1978
Coldside Petition
Hundreds of people who either live or shop in the Coldside area, have signed a petition calling for better pedestrian facilities on the roads there.
The problem was highlighted on the front page of the "Journal" last week.
Councillors Ian Fyffe and Joe Barton have both expressed concern about safety in this part of town.Of special importance is the proximity of an old people's club. The Five Ways sits right alongside this busy Coldside junction.
The Councillors are concerned that accidents may happen, and will be raising the problem with the Regional Department next month.
In signing the petition, many people said they'd read the "Journal" story and were keen to see positive action taken over the matter.
W. Alexander & Sons (Northern) Ltd - Express Coach Service
Dundee to London - London to Dundee
Fare: Single £9.50 Return £19
Seats may be booked at Seagate Bus Station
Gluttony Festival
As part of the Dundee Festival this Friday the "Gluttony Festival" at the Caird Hall is a must for all aspiring beer drinkers, pie eaters and Dundee Cake Eaters.
The fair sex will not be left out as there is a ladies pint drinking competition.
If patience is your virtue see how many baked beans you can eat in 5 minutes with a cocktail stick - one at a time!
Summer School
Dundee University's department of extra-mural studies, led by Alex G. Robertson, is well under way, with yet another summer school for foreign visitors.
It's a feat of organisation drawing people frae a' the airts to Dundee and a splendid exercise in public relations.
With classes, films, excursions, talks, visits to local families, and doing their own thing in their free time, its all go.
The courses always conclude with a ceremony and presentation of certificates and a whoop it up social evening.
Journeyman/woman Joiner
Wanted for Dunecht Estate's Works Department. Varied and interesting work, choice of housing, removal expenses paid.
Apply with full personal particulars to Mr D. Christie, Foreman Joiner, Carriers Cottage, Dunecht, Skene, Aberdeenshire.
Employment Figure
The Dundee jobless figure for July is 8,890, 336 up on last month.
Rose Petal Jelly
Take 2 lb fresh gooseberries, 10 to 15 heads of fresh rose petals (all pink or a mixture of colours), 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tspn salt, 1 lb sugar to each pint of juice.
Wash gooseberries and rose petals and just cover with water. Boil gently for ½ hr and strain through jelly bag.
Place measured juice in a large pan and to each pint add 1 lb sugar the salt and lemon juice. Boil fast for 20-25 mins. Test for setting and put into warm jars.
Stay at Home Holiday
When a Dundee woman returned to the office after a week's stay at home holiday she was asked by colleagues where she had been.
Her reply was "Broughty Ferry and Lochee". She got back this mock-solemn comment "I believe Lochee can be very pleasant at this time of the year".
Maple Leaf Thistle Trophy
A party of young Canadian footballers arrives in Dundee today, to play a series of matches against clubs from the Sunday Boy League.
On Tuesday the Canadians meet the Downfield boys, and the winners will receive the Maple Leaf thistle Trophy.
The trophy was gifted by Valentines of Dundee Ltd., who are also sponsoring the match with individuals prizes for the players.
Venue is Balgowan School grounds. Kick-off is at 7 pm.
The trophy will be presented to the winners by Lord Provost Harry Vaughan.
Highland Games
City of Dundee District Council Civic Amenities Division
presents Dundee's finest and most exciting HIGHLAND GAMES
Sunday July 2 at 1 pm, Caird Park Stadium
The sporting events line up includes: Professional Athletics; Pipe Band Contests, Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 Highland Dancing; Side Exhibitions; Tug-o-war; Horne's Fun Fair; British Open Tug-o-war Championship; European Heavy-weight Championship; Numerous stalls & c. Refreshments tent available.
Make this a day not to miss
Gates open 10 am, Highland Dancing commences 11 am.
Grand massed pipe band salute, 5 pm
Admission: adults 50 pence, child/OAP 20 pence