Manufacturer laments decline in taste
New York AP reports Vincent de Paul Draddy chief executive of David Crystal Inc says the garment industry is volatile and unpredictable. He notes shifts from small family firms to conglomerates and the rise of fashion shows outside New York. He warns of consumer trends toward mix and match and pants replacing traditional outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vincent de Paul Draddy
David Crystal Inc
Draddy
Abraham Beame
Seventh Avenue
Y. Craddy
Accent On Women Lego Story Missing Context
Fragmentary report hints at a piece about women and a product, with references to coal mines in Pennsylvania and pre training, but lacks coherent events, dates, or names. The unreadable text prevents a fuller, fact-based summary or named entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lego
Pennsylvania
Fashion veteran Draddy reflects on dress industry and style
Ruth Crystal’s successor and longtime fashion figure Draddy discusses his four decades in apparel, resisting drastic trends like the longuette, while serving as a golf trustee and National Football Foundation Hall of Fame board member. A wedding report follows, noting Pamela Kay Spencer wed David Randolph Wills at Ridgecrest Church of God with family roles and post ceremony reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Crystal
David Crystal
Draddy
Manhattan College
National Football Foundation
Curtis Hayslip
Pamela Kay Spencer
David Randolph Wills
Ridgecrest Church of God
Otis Spencer
Jill Lane
Franklin
Cindy Spencer
Sam Wills
Jim
Ben Patrick
Carlisle High School
L.M. Berry Co
Kettering
Middletown High School
Layer Electric Co
Dayton
Ernest Wills
Henry St
Windsor Rd
Club event slated kickoff luncheon at Forest Hills
Reservations for the April 24 Forest Hills Country Club kickoff luncheon and style show must be made by noon next Tuesday. The event starts at 11 30 a m at the golf club and features golfing apparel with contact points Mrs Dennis Vitori Mrs William Bach and Mrs Dan MacLean.
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Forest Hills Country Club
Golf Club
Dennis’ Vitori
William Bach
Dan MacLean
Free Hair Cut Seminar At Middletown Mall
Elder Beerman Hairworks Salon offers a free haircut to anyone attending interviews for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Monday through Wednesday at the Middletown Shopping Center. Selected models will receive a professional cut or color during an Armando Nahum seminar at the Holiday Inn the week of April 28 to May 2.
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Elder Beerman Hairworks
Middletown
John Skype
Elder Beerman Salons
Armando Nahum
New York
Temperance group promotes Youth Temperance Education Week
Women’s Christian Temperance Union discussed Youth Temperance Education at Faith United Methodist Church yesterday. They noted distribution of 1000 leaflets on drugs tobacco and alcohol to churches and businesses. A proclamation by Gov James Rhodes will designate April 2027 as Youth Temperance Education Week read in services. A parliamentary procedure panel led by Mrs Call moderated by Mrs Hartman Mrs Rossi Mrs Weaver and Mrs Craig completed the meeting.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
James Rhodes
Faith United Methodist Church
William Call
Marie Hartman
Carl Rossi
Maurice Weaver
Pearlina Craig
New Officers Named for Ohio TOPS Chapter 727
Officers named for Ohio TOPS Chapter 727 include Lnnetta Johnson president Rozella Stephens co-leader Alberta Russell secretary Freda McClanahan treasurer and Jeneva French and Alice Dickson weight recorders.
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Ohio
Lnnetta Johnson
Rozella Stephens
Alberta Russell
Freda McClanahan
Jeneva French
Alice Dickson
FH Bridge Luncheon Set at Forest Hills April 22
The next ladies day bridge luncheon at Forest Hills Country Club will be Tuesday April 22 at 10 a.m. at the lodge. Reservations for members and guests must be made by noon Sunday with Mrs. Chester Hall or by signing up at the lodge.
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Forest Hills Country Club
Chester Hall
Installation set for DZ luncheon
New Delta Zeta officers will be installed at a luncheon Saturday at 12 30 p m at the home of Mrs P J Jaques 201 Alamo Road Co hosts include Mrs James Purvis and Miss Jane Mehl Officers include Mrs Carl Nicklas president Mrs Paul Ruth vice president Mrs James Boyd secretary and Mrs Harold Meeder treasurer Retiring president Mrs Paul Long will install them Mrs Long will report on Ohio State Day and the national DZ convention slated for June 23 17 in Columbus
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Delta Zeta
P. J. Jaques
Alamo Road
Carl Nicklas
Paul Ruth
James Boyd
Harold Meeder
Paul Long
Long
Columbus
James Purvis
Jane Mehl
Parks Offer Belly Dancing Classes for Beginners
Middletown Department of Parks and Recreation starts beginner belly dancing on April 25 with two Friday sessions from 7 to 8 and 8 to 9 pm. The 10 week course costs 20 dollars and registration is by calling the parks department.
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Parks
Middletown
Parks Department
Day named to Ohio Historical Site Preservation Board
Arthur E. Day 63 of Canal Winchester was appointed by the governor to the Ohio Historical Site Preservation Advisory Board. He replaces Jean W. Mahoney whose term expired.
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Columbus, Ohio
Arthur E. Day
Ohio Historical Site Preservation Advisory Board
Day
Canal Winchester
Jean W. Mahoney
Wildwood Golf Club to Host Women’s Brunch Event
Wildwood Golf Club announces a brunch style show to open the season for women members on Tuesday April 29 at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse on Aberdeen Drive. Reservations via the Wildwood pro shop by Thursday April 24. Committee includes Mrs. William P. McGuire chairwoman Mrs. Russell Pence and Mrs. Alan Karchner. A brief business session precedes the brunch.
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Wildwood Golf Club
Aberdeen Drive
Wildwood
B.C. Dickey
William P. McGuire
Russell Pence
Alan Karchner
Rainbow ceremony honors Rainbow Girls at awards banquet
The Rainbow Mothers Circle hosts an awards banquet at the Women's Center to honor Rainbow Girls earning service bars. Plans from a monthly session at Mrs. Sam Smiths home cover a June trip to Lexington and a May 14 meeting at Mrs. Walter Hensleys home, plus reports on arts and crafts bazaar and serving dinner to Masonic Lincoln Lodge.
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Rainbow Mothers Circle
Women’s Center
Sam Smith
Woodburn Avenue
Lexington
Rainbow Girls
Walter Hensley
Mossman Road
Kelson Combs
Richard Short
Masonic Lincoln Lodge
AAUW awards two local scholarships at meeting
Two Middletown area high school seniors won AAUW scholarships at a Monday banquet. Lisa Berman of Middletown High plans to study drama at Syracuse University, while Cindy Cooper of Madison High will study nursing at Miami University Middletown. The event drew about 30 seniors from five schools and featured speaker Mrs. Clare Easton. New officers were elected including Mrs. David Clark as president and Frances Casey as first vice president. A $100 gift was given to the national fellowship fund in honor of Anna Ruth Morgan for 45 years with AAUW.
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American Association of University Women
AAUW
Women’s Center
Lisa Berman
Leo Berman
Graydon Drive
Mr. Berman
Cindy Cooper
Gary Cooper
Eck Raad
Miss Berman
Middletown High School
Syracuse University
New York
Miss Cooper
Middletown
Miami University
Madison High School
Monroe
Trenton
Madison
Fenwick
Clare Easton
David Clark
Euclid Street
Frances Casey
John Campbell
Fred Brooks
National Fellowship Fund
Anna Ruth Morgan
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Col
MR. Draddy
Journal
Spencer’s Diamond Center
Spencer
Historical Board
Omark
Pertee
Famous Brand
Erman Stores Corp
El-Bee Shoe
Manly
Aauw Awards
Osborne Studios
Verity
Oxfords
University Square Shopping Center
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