Casual good looks as feature of men s sportswear
Athens merchants report fall 1940 adds longer single breasted jackets with 3 or 4 buttons in brown tan and green, plus corduroy fingertip jackets and wool tweed shetland coats. Slacks shrink cuffs and use covert cloth in natural brown tan or green. Blue suits regain popularity with double breasted stripes. Topcoats stay single breasted with fly fronts and padded shoulders.
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Old Kyger Personal And Social Mention
Mrs. Wendell Roush and Mrs. Ben Rupe attend ed the funeral of Mrs. John Lem ley at Poplar Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kennedy of Cheshire, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kennedy and family Middleport, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sisson and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Mulford. Hulda Rupe and Arthur Rupe were married Saturday Sept 21. Charlies Shuler of New York and Dave Vance of Vinton called Saturday on Howard Shuler.
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Old Kyger
Wendell Roush
Ben Rupe
John Lemley
Poplar Ridge
Homer Kennedy
Cheshire
Leo Kennedy
Middleport
Fred Sisson
Elza Mulford
Ethel Bradbury
Paul
Gallipolis
Lester Roush
George Lemley
Virgil Durst
George W. Lemley
Newton Darst
Harlow Darst
Marion
Hollis Rife
Grover Creemeans
Shirley Mulford
Hobson
Maxwell Ralph
Hulda Rupe
Arthur Rupe
Charlies Shuler
New York
Dave Vance
Vinton
Howard Shuler
Shirley Wolfe
Leading Creek
William Casto
Doyle Shuler
Fredrick Raab
Robert Casto
J. L. Casto
Pomeroy
Wider Brims in Men's Hats Find Favor in Athens Shops
Athens clothiers report a growing tilt to wider brimmed hats with 2 3 4 inch brims and blue or brown tones. College men lead hat wear, pork pies fade, while Oxford shirts with wide collars and striped knit ties pair with English rib wool socks. Brown dominates overall in fall menswear.
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Boy's Wardrobe Budget Helpers for Growing Boys
Mothers facing the challenge of outfitting growing boys for another season receive practical guidance. Suggests essential items like one sweater plus several more in sleeve less and long sleeve styles, dark colors, and patterns. Recommends outerwear including a leather or wool jacket, a rain coat, or a reversible waterproof tweed coat, plus warm gloves, pajamas, and a sturdy belt.
Langsville Social News Notes Visits and Relatives
Langsville brief social column records visits among residents and relatives. Akron’s Clarence Hervett and Flora Chase families travel. Buckeye travelers include Colum bjus group, Toledo visitors, and Michigan guests. Local students and nurses attend Holzer Hospital School of Nursing events in Gallipolis.
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Langsville
Clarence Hervett
Akron
Flora Chase
Elsie McKnight
Janet
Columbus
T. M. Pickens
Ora. Pickens
Buffalo
W. Va
John Longstreth
Myrtle Barker
Clifton
West Virginia
John
Vernon Hannan
Ed Spence
Middleport
R. F
Richard
Robert Abdon
Chelsea
Mich
Carol Pierce
Lynn Kennan
Cheshire
J. T. Ledlie
Perry Carpenter
Patty
Marion Rife
Lester Knapp
Canal Fulton
Natalie Lucias
Natalie Pierce
Grand Rapids
Dale Wright
Edward Cartwright
Billy
Wellston
Ann Davie
Wright
Will
Rutland High School
Elza Brown
Athens
Sylvia Ledlie
Pearle Russell
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
M. E. Church
Gallipolis
Raymond Rife
Elza Carpenter
Soft Shirts To Be Worn With Tuxedos This Year
With global conflict and unsettled conditions, men's formal wear leans toward comfort. The coming fall and winter spotlight soft white shirts with tuxedos, plus double breasted jackets in midnight blue, cummerbunds, and satin lapels. Tail coats in midnight blue gain popularity for college men, while white pique vests complete the look.
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Rayon Slacks and Shirts Rise in Campus Wear
The feature notes rayon slacks and shirts grow in popularity among young men and boys. They are dominant in summer and used in early spring and fall, becoming a year round essential for students. Rayon ensembles offer casual comfort with a grown up appearance and a variety of novel weaves.
How to Uphold Your Styles With Quality Belts and Braces
A fashion note on men's belts and braces favors quality and fit. Reversible belts in American brown and forest green align with fall footwear, while hand braided and saddle stitched belts appeal to younger men. Clip on elastic braces gain popularity with adjustable backs, and leather ends in tweed or herringbone patterns mark another belt style.
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