EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of March 1, 1962:

* "I'm very happy indeed to know that if we can beat Bangor City then we are drawn against my old club Cardiff City. At the least such a game could be a money-spinner, and we can certainly do with that." This comment was made by the Barry Town manager to a Barry & District News reporter on hearing the Welsh FA Cup semi-final draw, announced on Tuesday.

* A number of the traders affected were present at a special meeting of Barry Town Council on Thursday when the latest stage in the redevelopment of the Holton Road and King Square shopping area was reached. But there was no final decision - the report of the negotiating committee was referred back with a proviso "that if necessary other developers should be considered".

* By transferring elderly couples living in family houses to OAP dwellings young families in need of accommodation will be helped. But failure to provide more OAP dwellings can only result in overcrowding. That was the warning given by Borough Treasurer C T McLeod in his report to the Housing Committee on Monday.

EXTRACTS from the Barry & District News of February 26, 1987:

* Rampaging mindless vandals have left a trail of destruction across Barry in the last week, causing hundreds of pounds of damage and ending any hopes there might have been of preserving the ladies bowls pavilion in Central Park.

* Barry this weekend faces an invasion by organ enthusiasts from all over the UK. From Northolt alone, three coaches will carry members of the London and South of England Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society, while other ATOS members will be travelling by car.

* A call for urgent action to repair or replace temporary classrooms at the Barry Boys' Comprehensive School on Port Road, which are said to be in an appalling condition, has been made by the Parent/Teacher Association and school governors' chairperson.