From the archive
50 YEARS AGO Juke Box Jury over Shadows and Ventures
THE Shadows and Ventures were set to come face to face later in the month when a panel of local disc jockeys were to have the difficult task of deciding which group was the best.
The meeting, in the form of a juke box jury was to take place at the Trinity methodist Youth centre.
Both groups were to be represented by a fan who had the job of selecting 10 tracks from their favourite artist’s albums. Each track was to be judged by the panel.
The idea came from Michael Menzies, of 103 Sharpley Road, Loughborough, who collected Ventures LPs.
He said: “People often compare the Shadows and the Ventures. I believe the American group are much better than the Shadows.”
His challenger, on the side of the Shadows, was James Anthony, of 64 St Mary’s Crescent, East Leake, who had several Shadows LPs.
James thought the Shadows were the best instrumental pop group in the world and was confident he would win the competition.
Entrance to the debate was 1s 6d and all of the door takings would be given to a town charity.
Postwoman’s in Laurel Close fire alert
VIGILANT postwoman, Mrs Rosie Pratt had just completed her deliveries in Laurel Close, Mountsorrel when she heard screams of frightened children.
Looking back she saw the front living room curtain of No.33 a mass of flames and ran to the house next door to telephone for the Fire Brigade.
The outbreak was tackled by occupants Mr and Mrs John Blount and others and the firefighters were also quickly on the scene.
Apart from the curtains, a coffee table, carpet and other contents of the room were damaged, but luckily no-one was hurt.
Thousands turn out for the Hunt
THOUSANDS of spectators gathered had gathered to witness the traditional Quorn Hunt Boxing Day meet, which had been cancelled the year previously due to foot and mouth disease restrictions.
The Mayor, Coun Dr Alec Strachan, was not present after excusing himself owing to his conscientious objections to fox hunting and other kinds of chase.
25 YEARS AGO D.V. 8’s New Year album resolution
LOUGHBOROUGH based band D.V. 8 were determined to see their New year resolution come true ... they intended to realise and album later in the year.
Lead singer and guitarist Ian Morrison said: “When we are happy with our songs we intend to put out a record later this year.”
The three-piece band also featured Rhys Bradbury on drums and Colin Morrison on bass.
Shot fired at market trader
A MARKET trader was shot at as he chased two robbers in Loughborough town centre.
The have-a-go hero, who preferred to remain anonymous, followed the two youths after they attacked and robbed a man trying to deposit takings in the Barclays bank night safe in the Market Place.
He chased them into Angel Yard before one of them turned round and fired a shot at him.
In the confusion the youths ran off in the direction of Market Street and disappeared.