1955
Pittenweem
W.R.I. was held on Thursday evening, when Mrs Stormonth presided over a large attendance. After the business part of the meeting the ladies were entertained by their own W.RI. Choir under the leadership of Mrs A. Harker, in a delightful programme of choir pieces, and by Miss A. Laing, Cellardyke, elocutionist, whose character studies were also highly appreciated.
On Sunday afternoon, the programme at the Y.M.C.A. in Cellardyke, was given by Mr Humphrey Tilbrook and Mr Robert Marr. The speaker was Mr Marr, and both played organ and Violin selections.
HARVEST HOME The staff of Kilrenny T.T. Dairy, Anstruther, held the most successful yet of their “Harvest Homes” in Cellardyke Town Hall last Friday evening, when they and their friends danced to the music of Fernie’s band. They enjoyed a splendid supper catered for by Mr Barnett, baker. Cellardyke. This event is held to raise funds for the Christmas Tree provided for the children of the staff, numbering about 50.
EXPERIENCED GIRLS required for Knitting Machines producing Ladies’ Jumpers, Cardigans, etc. Apply John Martin & Co (Anstruther) Ltd., Cellardyke.
1956
Mr John Thomson, Cellardyke, aged 91. Still takes an active interest his draper’s business in Cellardyke. He served with his father, Mr Peter Thomson. a distinguished native of Cellardyke, who served for many years as Provost of that Burgh and played an active part for more than half a century in the life of the Kirk and its Sunday School. His apprenticeship completed. Mr John Thomson went abroad and worked for about seven years in Africa, but about the beginning of the century be returned to Cellardyke to take his place in his father’s business, along with his brother Robert, who is now dead. John Thomson devoted his whole attention to his business and until a few years ago he attended his James Street premises daily. Nowadays he looks in occasionally to discuss important matters with his assistants. Mr James Keay, who has served him for 44 years end Mr Henry Miller who has been with him for 22 years.
1957
The death occurred at his home, 29 James Street Cellardyke, on Sunday of Councillor Martin Gardner. He was 54 and had been ill for some time. Councillor Gardner., though one of the youngest serving members on Anstruther Town Council was one of the oldest serving, members of the local lifeboat crew., He was a former coxswain and was known and respected by fishermen up and down the country. –
He himself belonged to a fishing family and was a fisherman until his retiral four years ago, when he first entered the field of local government.
As skipper of the Acorn, he put to sea for many years, and his experience was unquestioned among the younger men. He was a member of Anstruther Harbour Commission and a former chairman of Anstruther branch of the Herring Producers’ Association.
He became a member of the Anstruther Lifeboat crew when he was 18 and he was officer and coxswain for 20 years, taking part in many real-life sea dramas and cues. Most stirring amongst these perhaps was the recent disaster of the Arbroath lifeboat. It was largely because of his fine seamanship that the Anstruther boat survived.
He was a Freemason, an elder of Cellardyke Church. and a founder member of the local branch of the British Legion.
Councillor Gardner is survived by his wife, one son and two daughters. The funeral will take place today, and the Town Council will attend.
1959
DRYSDALE & BETT of CELLARDYKE “Save-as-you-view 1/- in the meter- Television” No Deposit: No Costly Aerial Installation Your expense is 1/- in the meter, which gives you two hours of first-class viewing. WE ADVISE ALL INTERESTED TO CONTACT US WITHOUT DELAY AND AVOID A LONG WAIT. ‘Phone Anstruther169 or contact our representative– Mr C. HUGHESS, at 31 Somerville Road, Leven.
Anstruther and Cellardyke Merchant’s Association
Trades festival
In Anstruther Town Hall
Wednesday 18th Nov to Saturday 20th Nov
Open 2.30 -9pm daily
To be opened by the Countess of Lindsey
Demonstrations, film shows, Mannequin parades &c
Admission 1/- No unaccompanied Children.
1995
Praise for flower show entries BRIDGE of Earn Institute was a sea of colour on Saturday when Perth and District Chrysanthemum and Dahlia Society held its annual late show. Entries were on a par with last year and Cellardyke judge Orr Smith said that there were some excellent vases on view and the overall standard was good.