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31. VJ Day: Missing Cyril was back from the dead
Rochdale Observer, Monday 15 August 2005THE dreaded telegram from the War Office saying 'reported missing, presumed dead' devastated the Ashton family of Norden.
32. VJ Day: Waiting in the dark to launch deadly ambush
Rochdale Observer, Monday 15 August 2005WHEN Jeff Driver told his dad that he had enlisted in the Army he received the retort: "You silly bugger. You've made your bed and now you'll have to lie in it."
33. Out on parade to drum up support
Rochdale Observer, Monday 8 August 2005THERE'S nothing like some military pomp and ceremony to inspire and excite people of all generations as this year's VE day celebrations have shown.
34. Touch of class - in the fast lane
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 30 July 2005IMPROVEMENTS in education were certainly gathering pace in the sixties - but building a new school in a day?
35. Rooftop protest puts Bob in the picture
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 30 July 2005IN THESE days of digital and satellite television it is easy to forget how unpredictable - and at times elusive - a good reception on your set could be.
36. Runaway can't knock Edmund out of his stride
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 26 July 2005IT WOULD take more than a runaway lorry to stop Newhey confectionery shop owner Edmund Kay from serving his loyal customers.
37. Sydney puts his shirt on history
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 23 July 2005MOST people know somebody who wears their heart on their sleeve, though not many will know someone who wears their town's sporting history on theirs.
38. Patricia's mad for a growing concern
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 16 July 2005WITH summer here in all its glory in recent weeks the town's keen gardeners will have spent many happy hours tending their lawns and plants.
39. Dogged tale of chained couple lost in the mist
Rochdale Observer, Monday 11 July 2005WHILE the dog owners of Mountain Ash Close are currently scratching their heads over the baffling disappearance of four dogs there was a canine mystery of a different kind in Syke over 30 years ago.
40. Raided store issues sign of defiance
Rochdale Observer, Monday 11 July 2005STAFF at Curry's Yorkshire Street store managed to see the lighter side after a ramraid in March 1981.