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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1962
Page
5
The National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers reveals spring 1962 menswear trends with light weight, vibrant blues and olives, two button and natural shoulder suits, slim lines, and interim weight fabrics. Wash wear options and Mohair blends appear, emphasizing practicality and shape retention.
Gary Massie Radelift of Hamden won the Winton County spelling bee at Wilton North School last Thursday after runner up Rosemary Church failed on carnivorous. Massie correctly spelled casserol e as a final measure. There were 25 contestants. Judge Pro nouncer Tom Os borne and school officials served as judges.
The text notes President Chester A. Arthur favored new neckties daily, never reusing a tie during his term. It also mentions John F. Kennedy being fashion conscious and ordering green berets restored for the Army's Special Service Forces to give them a distinctive look.
Exhibitors at the National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers showcase rainwear from avant-garde to conservative. New coats include short detailed European models and updated balmacaans, with jet black fly-front town coats for evening wear. Fabrics range from medium-toned iridescents to traditional tans and plaids, plus breathable waterproof wash-wear and rainproof fabrics.
Darwin residents Earl and Mrs. Cowen called on Kenneth and Mrs. Welsh while Mrs. Cowen attended the Wonder Club at Emily Starcher’s home near Carpenter. Dana Haning visited Jim Hazelton and Mrs. Hazelton. Jim Smith and Clarence Story attended a Holstein meeting in Racine. James Hazelton Jr visited Clara Paulson in Hemlock Grove. Robert Leifheit hosted visitors Paul McCleary Columbus Ernest Cullums Longlane and Floyd Buck Athens. Vern Well and wife were visited by their son Vernal in Burlingham.
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