Moving on now to the Births from the Herald of 29th June 1973. BIRTHS BARR - At Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine, on 22nd June 1973, to Ian and Joan ( Millar ), a daughter ( Julie Margaret ); both well; thanking all in attendance. 6 Hillside Street, Stevenston. BRAYFORD - At Woodfield Maternity Hom...

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

Susan

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

Susan

Have a very happy birthday, Robert.

Susan

The closure has been announced of " one of Saltcoats' oldest businesses "; see here . Apparently it had been going for 125 years. We saw during the Stroll ( see here ) that it was the present occupant of Rankin's old shop; but obviously it wasn't there in the sixties. So I'm wondering wher...

The final batch of In Memoriam notices from 12th November 1971. IN MEMORIAM ( concluded ) MAIN - In loving memory of our dear parents, Aulay, died 16th November 1969, and Jean, died 21st February 1964. No need for words, except to say They are still remembered every day. Margaret and Annette, 44 Kep...

Have a very happy birthday, Gordon.

Susan

Continuing the In Memoriam notices from 12th November 1971. IN MEMORIAM ( continued ) KEAN - In loving memory of our dear father, George Murray Kean, who died 11th November 1968; also our dear mother, Grace Millar; and members of the Kean family gone before. Gone are the days we used to share, But i...

Some more of the In Memoriam notices from 12th November 1971. IN MEMORIAM ( continued ) DONNELLY - In loving memory of our dear father, Robert Donnelly, who died 13th November 1967. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine on him. May he rest in peace. Amen. Inserted by his...

Yes, good to see you back posting in this topic, PT; we've missed our daily reports from the past, even the pig iron statistics....

Susan

The first of the In Memoriam notices from 12th November 1971. IN MEMORIAM AGNEW - In loving memory of my dear husband, James Agnew, died 12th November 1965. " I know we shall meet again ". Inserted by his loving wife, Jeanie, 20 Morris Moodie Avenue, Stevenston. God took him home to rest. ...

Wishing all Threetowners members and regular visitors to this website a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and all the very best for a healthy and happy 2024. Just think, this year we'll have been Established for Over a Quarter of a Century, as the pawn shop in Saltcoats used to say... Susan