Frederick's of Hollywood Sells Sex Appeal Across Decades
Frederick's of Hollywood has persisted with its provocative branding for 27 years, selling 50 push-up bras, 45-inch stilettos, and mini skirts while promoting a sexualized image. Founder Frederick Mellinger, 57, champions clothes inspired by glamorous women, boasting 69 stores, $12 million in 1972 sales, and over 8 million catalogs shipped annually.
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Frederick's
Hollywood
Frederick’s
Fred Mellinger
Frederick
Melinger
Mesinger
New York
Frederick’s of
Omaha
Kansas City
Mellinger
Smith Brothers
Camp Ham Supper Set for October 7 at Dunaway Building
The monthly ham and bean supper at Campwill be held October 7 in the Dunaway Community Building featuring the same home baked menu. Local volunteers invite attendees to enjoy the familiar menu of red and beans and support camp activities.
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Camp
Waban
Dunaway Commons
Camp Waban
Route 4
Sanford
SMRPC Plans Fall Meetings And Community Events
The Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission schedules a 7:30 p.m. planning meeting in Alfred with topics on new legislation planning and shoreland zoning. Additional sessions cover solid waste laws shores and zoning and Oct 16 and Oct 23 discussions. Also listed are a Waban Halloween Party Camp Waban events a Longhorn World Championship Rodeo in Bangor and prize details for proceeds to Maine Association for Retarded Children.
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Alfred
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
SMRPC
Court House Annex
Maine
York County Extension Service
General Commission
Sacopee Valley High School
Hiram
York
Oxford County
SMEPC
Bangor Municipal Auditorium
Bangor Daily News Charities, Inc
Maine Association For
M-A.r.c
Waban Association For
Khelset
Longibors
Waban
Route 4
Sanford
Waban Rodeo Prize Leads IRA Championship Drive
The Waban Rodeo awards a $7,500 prize and counts each dollar won as a point toward the IRA championships. Two Pecks drive the Bangor rodeo, contributing to the event's standings.
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I.R.A
Bangor J
Fall Meeting Convened By York County DAR
York County Rebecca Emery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its first fall meeting at the home of Elvira Lord in Saco. Capt. Robert A. Lee of the U S Coast Guard spoke on the branch’s history while Regent Martha Hastings led the business and prayer. The next meeting is set for November 3 at the North Congregational Church in Sanford with lunch at 12 30 p.m.
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York County
Rebecca Emery
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Elvira Lord
Cleveland St
Saco
Robert A. Lee
U.S. Coast Guard
Magé Coast Guard
Sam Monhegan
Isles of Shoals
Martha Hastings
Sanford
Miss Lord
DAR
Ina Emery
Kezar Falls
Edna Armitage
Old Orchard Beach
Shawmut Inn
Kenniebunkport
North Congregational Church
Cattle Prices Fall Sharply In Clear Market Signal
New York reports a steep drop in live cattle prices following the end of a beef price freeze. Cattlemen say consumer beef costs should ease, with retail prices likely lower as supply increases, though a possible post New Year shortage could lift prices again. Trotman of the American National Cattlemen's Association cites fall slaughter volumes and fall market dynamics as key factors.
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New York
John M._ Trotman
American National Cattlemen’s Association
Trotman
Montgomery
Ala
Dube Couple Welcome Daughter Tammy Ellen
Mrs and Mr Richard I Dube of Alamogordo New Mexico announce the birth of a daughter Tammy Ellen on September 24 Grandparents George Prejean of Saco Noel Dube of Camp Ellis Saco and Norfolk area relatives are noted in the notice The text also mentions the noble gas Neon and its properties including conductivity and light emission.
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Richard I Dube
Alamorgordyo
New Mexico
Tammy Ellen
George Prejean
Saco
Noel Dube
Camp Ellis
Dear Abby Grapples With Sensitive Family Boundaries
Worrisome letter warns of father daughter horseplay that risks sexual awakening. Abby affirms body privacy and urges restraint while noting healthy affection should stay non sexual. adds guidance on addressing the issue with sensitivity. Also mentions a nursing home rememberance program in Columbus and a retirement quip to A. in Phoenix.
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Abby
Granny
Camille
Columbus Ohio
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Dear Abby
Mel Busch
Helen Bennett
Verna Bowyer
Phoenix
Abigail
van Buren
George Durfee
Hoover
Eureka
Electrolux Compact
Carl Mosier
Largo
Florida
Sunoco
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