The position in Runcorn is of necessity similar to that appertaining in Widnes. On every hand there is evidence of preparedness for the worst, while all are hoping for the best of news. Members of the baßoon barrage, in air force blue, and others in khaki, and the air raid warni

Having beeu informed by Councillor Williams that appointments to the Gas and Water Department staff were permanent. Councillor Smith commented on the tendency to increase the administrative costs which be said had gone up by 30 per cent. in the last ten years in spite of the red

Runcorn • Hughes charge Hobson, who . the Weston has I ! c) and circuit'. • for 23 (ffiefteraPhs " _ -- Southport. second for four circuit Cardiff, . Cart- and other of the the ministry Street A reception .o be given at schoolroom at

HALT SIGN OFF] Widnes Sessions on Shearer, of Fern Wirral, did not appe summons alleging thal the Wilmere Lane when driving a motc behalf, Mr. William pleaded guiltY and instructions were tha other traffic about a defendant looked down, and noticed ti onnosite corner and e from

1 The attraction included in a double i feature programme at the Premier for the end of this week is " Ambush " starring Lloyd Nolan and Gladys 6warthout. Gladys Swarthout's fans will be tremendously interested to see this brilliant singer in a role calling for powerful acting.

Speed is the characteristic of the film "Ambush" which heads the programme at the Scala, Runcorn, this week end. The story moves swiftly from one tense situation to another, building up to a smashing climax. The central situation is a startling one and the last mince of suspense

My dear Boys,—We are livmg very anxious days when one of the chief troubles of all the grown-ups iF to make sure of the safety of boys and girls. During the last few days we have all been hearing a lot about Poland. Germany, as you know, covets part of Poland, but the Poles are

of the locals after a brilliant opening fell away considerably. Reasons can well be advanced. Forward Widnes felt keenly the loss of Silcock and Higgins; at half back McCue early sustained an injury in tackling Peake as he was flying over at the corner and had all the steam knoc