That's an interesting little website you've directed us to, Dreamer; thanks for that.

Susan

The Marriages and wedding anniversaries now from 6th July 1973. MARRIAGES ALEXANDER - THORNTON - At St Andrew's Church, Irvine, on the 23rd June 1973, by the Rev J Harris, Thomas, elder son of Mr and Mrs N D Alexander, 14 Kerr DRive, Irvine, to Sarah MacGowan, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C Thornton,...

The Engagements now from 6th July 1973. ENGAGEMENTS AITCHISON - FLETCHER - Both families have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of James, son of David and May Aitchison, 60 Donaldson Avenue, Stevenston, to Alexandra, eldest daughter of George and Nancy Fletcher, 8 Mayfield Road, Stevenston....

Hope you've been having a very happy birthday, Sarah.

Susan

I can't speak for Fanny Waters, not having attended Eglinton or Winton, but we definitely sang some version of that song at Ardrossan Academy, at least in secondary years, because it was much to the embarrassment of the girl called Barbara Allan in our class ( and you may well wonder what her parent...

Moving on now to the Herald BMD from 6th July 1973; starting with the Births. BIRTHS BENNIE - At Paisley Maternity Hospital, on 1st July 1973, to Katie and Boyd, 4 Carron Drive, Craigton Estate, Bishopton, a son ( Gordon ); both well. BURNS - Gordon and Marie ( McEwan ), Cleddan's Farm, Cumbernauld,...

The last of the In Memoriam notices from 29th June 1973. IN MEMORIAM ( concluded ) McMEECHAN - Treasured memories of our darling son, Christopher, killed on 30th June 1971. The memories we have from day to day, No length of time can take away, For in our hearts you are always near, Still loved, stil...

Many congratulations, Hughie and Betty, on your special anniversary.

Susan

Continuing the In Memoriam notices from 29th June 1973. IN MEMORIAM ( continued ) HIGGINS - In loving memory of my dear dad, died 28th June 1972. The gift in this world so precious and rare, Is the love that a father and daughter can share, We shared that love, dad, you and I, From the day I was bor...

Have a very happy birthday, Scott.

Susan

The first batch of In Memoriam notices from 29th June 1973 now. IN MEMORIAM ADAIR - In loving memory of our dearly beloved daughter Lilian, who died on the 27th of June 1972. Ever remembered till we meet again. Inserted by Mum and Dad, 46 Lynn Drive, Kilbirnie. She lived for those she loved, And tho...

The rest of the Acknowledgements now from 29th June 1973. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CUNNINGHAM - The family of the late Eliza Paterson wish to thank relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement; also Doctors Moore and McKenzie...