The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
THE ARCHIVES
100 years ago
Mr and Mrs John Mitchell, NBR Buildings, Aberhill, Methil, have celebrated their diamond wedding, having been married on August 3 1860 by Rev Mr Stirling, UP minister at Tron Square, Dunning. Mr Mitchell was born more than 80 years ago in Forgandenny, while his spouse, who is a few months younger, is a native of Dunning. Both are remarkably healthy and active and the passage of the years has dealt kindly with them. Of the family alive there are five sons and three daughters.
50 years ago
Minor damage was caused to the 81-year-old Forth Bridge, when a ship, believed to be German, collided with the giant structure in dense mist on Monday night. A spokesman for British Rail said in Edinburgh yesterday that the vessel, which was proceeding up river to Grangemouth, had damaged the lower part of the metal structure of the Inchgarvie cantilever span. “The stability of the bridge is not affected and there is no question of interference with rail services,” he said.
25 years ago
Thousands of Dundee United fans were locked out of the club’s glamour pre-season friendly against Rangers at Tannadice last night after a faulty fire alarm closed the George Fox stand. Kickoff, scheduled for 7.30pm, was delayed for more than an hour as engineers tried to repair the system, which had started sounding soon after 6.30. Fire and police officers had no option but to shut the stand completely in the interests of safety. The game started at 8.38pm, with most of the fans moved to other parts of the ground.
One year ago
The results of a traffic study on one of Perthshire’s busiest roads, organised to retain a school crossing patroller, have been dismissed by Perth and Kinross Council. Methven Primary School is one of several which could see their crossing patroller axed in a bid to save the local authority money. Child Safety Methven arranged a survey of vehicles through the village along the busy A85 over June and July. Although road operator BEAR Scotland was involved, the results have been questioned by the local authority.