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June 1965

Isle of Wight Times:-

Jun 3rd 1965: CAR THIEVES – During 1964 there were 13,777 thefts from unattended vehicles in the No. 6 Police District (includes Hampshire, Isle of Wight and the south-east). In a bid to combat this type of crime, the police will tomorrow launch a campaign with appeals in the press, on television and on posters displayed at every garage in the country.

Jun 3rd 1965: CROQUET – The shock defeat of former Davis Cup tennis star and Surrey county croquet player, Mr. J. B. GILBERT, by a 17 year old youth, John BOLTON of Playstreet-lane, Ryde, was a principle talking point of the 47th annual I.W. Croquet Championship at Ryde on Monday.

Jun 3rd 1965: CHEAPER FARES – With the Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Ltd., about to apply to the Traffic Commissioners for fare increases, Ryde and East Wight Trades Council have written to them asking for cheaper rates for Island residents.

Jun 3rd 1965: PETS – The R.S.P.C.A. offers the following advice to pet owners at Whitsun: Motorists should not leave dogs locked in unventilated cars or carry them in the boot of cars. Cats and other shop, office and factory pets should not be left over the Whit week-end without food and water.

Jun 3rd 1965: YOUNG DANCERS – Through the good offices of Miss Betty MAJOR (principal), pupils of the East Wight School of Dancing gave a concert at the St. John Ambulance Hall on Friday evening in aid of funds for Ryde Ambulance Division. Pupils in colourful costumes performed before an audience of about 40 people. Refreshments were served in the interval. Net proceeds were £4.15s.

Jun 3rd 1965: MAY QUEEN – Watched by 140 children and many parents, 10 year old Margaret BAKER was crowned 1965 May Queen at Binstead C.E. Primary School “May Revels” last week.

Jun 3rd 1965: SHUT-IN – Sunday, June 6, is Shut-in’s day, a day when we hope that all who are well enough to get about will think of visiting a neighbour who is housebound, and take a small gift.

Jun 10th 1965: PENSIONERS – Ryde & Seaview Hotel & Guest House Association, who protested at the decision to charge visiting old age pensioners 2s.6d. for sea front concessions (including deck chairs) during their holidays have been told that the charge is a reasonable one and will not be waived.

Jun 10th 1965: NO THROUGH ROAD – Coach operators are to be prevented using Bullen Road, Firestone Copse Road, East Ashey Road, and Rowlands Lane.

Jun 10th 1965: ONE WAY – Replying to criticisms of their proposed experimental one-way traffic system for the town, Ryde Borough Council has said they consider no amendments necessary (with one exception—they are scrapping the proposal for one-way traffic at Station Street where the police and fire stations are situated).

Jun 17th 1965: ROYAL VISIT – The Queen will land at Ryde Pier at 2.15 on Monday and will immediately drive through the town to the Town Hall where she will inspect the Brigstocke collection of China and Glass, then she will visit the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

Jun 17th 1965: NEW VENTURE – Formed two years ago by five young Islanders the 69 Club has now 8,000 members. This year the club found it had nowhere to dance to its own band, the Cherokees, made up of the five young men who started it all. They formed themselves into a limited company, Ludlin Ltd., and secured a three year lease to run dances in the Seagull Ballroom at the end of Ryde Pier.

Jun 17th 1965: SOCIETY – Thirty members of the Victorian Society, a protective organisation whose main interest is Victorian architecture, are to visit the Island on Saturday. The members will tour Ryde and visit Osborne House. They will stay overnight at Ventnor and tour the Island on Sunday.