September 1961
It’s ‘Derby’ Day in Dundee (From Bob Miller’s Page)
A visit from Rangers or Celtic used to set the fans talking for days before the match. It still does, but not more so than a clash between Dundee and United since the latter were promoted.
They meet today and all week I’ve heard fans discuss the clash. On the bus the other day, a man who never attends a football game told me he will go to Dens Park today. It’s good to know that the meeting can raise interest in such people.
When the clubs clashed last year United won at Tannadice and the Dark Blues took ample revenge at Dens Park.
Today’s game looks wide open, for both have been running up against snags. The broader Den’s Park will give the homesters an advantage but they’ll have to show better finishing power. But whatever happens, I’m certain the fans will get plenty to roar about.
Grampian
Bringing you a bigger choice and better viewing.
September 30th. Grampian Television begin their programmes to the east and north east of Scotland. For the East of Scotland this will mean a bigger, better choice of television. Look at these advantages Grampian will bring:
Stronger signal from Grampian’s Durris transmitter, which means a clearer picture.Local news, programmes, personalities. In fact, television for the people of Angus, Perth and the Kingdom.
New choices of programmes: feature films, westerns, comedy and others.
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Be sure you receive Grampian Television on 30th September.
Museum Club’s Winter Session
On September 26 the Friends of Dundee Art Galleries and Museums start their winter’s programme of meeting’s and film shows in the Art Gallery and Museum in Albert Square.
The society was formed to encourage interest in the activities promoted by the city’s galleries and museum, and a t present has membership of over 200.
The syllabus covers a wide range of subjects, ranging from a talk on air photography and archaeology by Dr J.K. Joseph, M.A., F.S.A., OF Selwyn College, Cambridge University, to a preview of museum-sponsored films.
West End Palais
Well Road, Dundee.
Saturday Night Dancing
For Young People
7.30-10.30…3/-
No admission after 9.
Hobbies for Everyone
Long queues waited in the rain on Wednesday night to enrol for evening classes at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Perth Road.
The woman’s crafts proved the most popular enrolments – dressmaking, millinery, embroidery and all jewellery work.
Principal of the college Mr H. Adam Crawford, said 340 people had enrolled on the first night. The total number for last year was 650.
Cabinetmaking is still popular and the tailoring classes will see a good turnout of male enthusiasts.
“Some time before Christmas we hope to start pottery classes for both day and evening students” said Mr Crawford. “The facilities are already in the college”.
Open-Shut Library
St Roque’s Branch Library, Blackscroft, which was threatened with closure, was granted a reprieve by the Town Council on Thursday. By 23 votes to 7 in an open vote they overturned a decision of the Libraries Committee that the premises should be closed.
Hospitalmaster A.J. Thomson, moving that the library be retained, said they had a spate of bingo clubs, palatial public-houses being built, and over 60 betting offices in Dundee, yet there was a recommendation to close down a centre for education.
Bailie Mrs Holway, libraries convener, said every convener had been asked to make some contributions towards a reduction in the estimates. Could they justify a cost of 37s 7d for each member using the Blackscroft Library compared with a cost of 12s 11d per member at Coldside, for instance?
A further amendment by Mr Tom Moore that the lending section of the library should be closed, but the reading section retained, was defeated by 24 votes to 6.
Well Done Lads!
For the fifth time in their history Blackness Bowling Club were presented with the Three Counties Cup on Wednesday night.
Mr Percy Bryant, president of the Three Counties, handed over the cup to Mr George Munro, president of Blackness.
A Bus Journey of Love
Twenty seven corporation drivers will be on duty for the Johnny Victory bus outing for 1500 of Dundee’s old folk tomorrow. And they’re doing the job for nothing.
Transport and General Workers’ Union secretary, Mr J.F. Johnston, told the city’s welfare Chaplin, the Rev. Philip Lee that the men wanted to give up their day’s wages for the pensioners.
The drivers made a similar gesture last year. And they mean to make this an annual event. Mr Lee, who was recently given use of the union’s offices at 61, Reform Street, is to address the men on the city’s welfare structure, particularly in respect of its care for the aged.
Employment
King’s Cross Hospital, Dundee.
Young Women interested in Nursing are invited to inquire for particulars of a Course of Training in the Nursing of Infectious Diseases. On application to Matron an interview and visit to the hospital will be arranged.
Tasty Hamburgers
My family look forward to dinner when I make the hamburgers. – Mrs W. Woztczak, Iona Street, Dundee.
Take 1lb mince, add 1 grated onion and seasoning, 1 cupful of breadcrumbs. Bind with an egg. Shape into small rounds, cover with fish dressing and fry until golden brown. Then simmer in gravy made from stock or meat cubes for half an hour. This makes about 14 hamburgers.
Bright Tips
To repair a hole in the linoleum, melt a matching was crayon or coloured candle over the hole until the hole is filled. Allow to harden. The floor can then be polished. The hole will be almost unnoticeable, and the repair last for years. G.Innes, Portknockie.