Black Powder: Cosmetics Boom for Afro Women
New York reports that black beauty is a $20 billion market driven by Afram, led by De Vera Edwards. Seminar titled Black Powder highlights that black women spend more on cosmetics and men use more toiletries. Edwards notes white male usage rising and blacks previously ignored by cosmetics now gain product lines and department store distribution.
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Martin Gershen
New York
WNS
de Vera Edwards
Afram
Mrs. Edwards
Blanche Calloway
Cab Calloway
Church Group Sets Sale Meal at Mitchells Grove Methodist
A hot dog meal and home baked goods sale are planned tomorrow on the church grounds at Mitchells Grove Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, a monthly summer sale during construction of the new educational building, occurs as the building nears completion and was used for the first time this Sunday. Church men will also work on grounds around the building while the sale proceeds. Located at the corner of Kivett Drive and Oakdale Road near I 85, the event welcomes the public.
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Mitchell's Grove Methodist Church
Kivett Drive
Oakdale Road
Hand Tool Grips Improve Comfort and Odor Control
The hand saving feature to seek in hand tools is cushioned grips. Vinyl grips prevent odors and smudges, keeping hands cleaner and less tired during use of pruners trowels or grass shears.
UNC Coeds Urged To Pursue Study At UNC Orientation
Dr. Anne Scott of Duke University told UNC freshmen to postpone marriage plans and focus on personal development. She urged women to view themselves as individuals, value education, and become self starters during college to avoid an unfulfilling later life. The Duke sociologist, a Radcliffe PhD graduate, served on President Johnsons advisory council.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Anne Scott
Duke University
UNC
University of Georgia
Radcliffe College
Scott
Advisory Council
Johnson
Mary Quant Reflects On Life As A Mother
In London Mary Quant, Britain’s fashion icon, discusses her impending motherhood at 35. She jokes about feeding, recalls plans canceled for a baby, and notes how a child will shift her busy life and personal focus while describing the strong influence of female fashion beyond Paris.
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London
Britain
Mary Quant
Vanessa Redgrave
Paris
America
Carpet cleaning ad promises easy stain removal
An advertisement promotes safe blue Lustre carpet re-brightening, claiming colors brighten and nap stays fluffy. It markets an affordable electric shampooer rental for $1 a day at Mann Drug Stores and is signed Adv.
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Mann Drug Stores
Ady
Stray hairs at nape spoil short hair styles
Hair styling tips warn that stray hairs at the neck reduce beauty of short cuts. Use a three way mirror to check the back, then comb stray hairs into a miniature wave or smooth them into place.
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Tenia Martin
Marian Martin
High Point Enterprise
Pattern Dept
West Wyth St
N.Y
Bouque
Feil
S. Main ST
Ebeth Beck
UNC Coeds
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