Fall 1950 Men Wear Lighter Fabrics In Rich Browns Blues And Greys
Fashion notes for Fall 1950 show lighter fabrics winning men’s wardrobe, with tweeds shetlands and ceviots in light to medium tones. Browns and blues return with greys steady, tartan plaids in sport coats and caps, and taller lines with longer lapels. Two and three button suits dominate with extended lapels and various pocket styles, while sport coats feature center back vents and multiple pockets.
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Oxford
Balmacaan Col
Argyles Back for Sweaters and Hosiery Trends
Sweaters and hose are pairing up more than ever with a Twenties style revival. Argyles hose ride the plaid wave while the Skipper V neck remains popular. Nylon sweaters hold shape, bold ski designs trend with matching pompom caps, and T shirts skew woolen or heavy cotton in solid colors.
Rural Youth of America installs new president in West Virginia
Robert Wise of Newark C. was installed as president of the Rural Youth of America. The group, comprising farm and small-town youths from high schools and colleges, held meetings in Jackson's Mill, W Va, with about 25 states represented. Benjamin Franklin founded the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1728 as the second newspaper in Pennsylvania.
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Jackson’s Mill
W. VA
Rural Youth of America
Robert Wise
Newark C
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania Gazette
Pennsylvania
Human Fly publicity stunts flop in Hollywood tales
Hollywood notes recount a string of publicity gaffes from the era. A famed human fly failed at a second story, spraining an ankle during a Safety Last stunt. Other episodes include Mae West scenes with a nude statue, Darryl Zanuck quips on film length, and George Glass’s Lady Godiva stunt ending with an attempted leap from a Santa Monica pier.
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Hollywood
NEA
Joe Reddy
Harold Lloyd
Woolworth
New York
Joe
Link Quarberg
Mae West
Link
Mae
Buchman
Norman Krasna
Darryl Zanuck
Zanuck
Zanu
Glass
Godiva
Origins of Mayflower Pioneers in Search of Beliefs
Many Mayflower pioneers arrived seeking asylum in the new land after facing persecution in England for their religious expressions. The move reflected a goal of worship freely and assemble without state interference.
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England
Captain Lost As Ship Sinks On Lake Erie
The John M. Meckerchey, a 161 foot sandsucker, sank in Lake Erie two and a half miles northwest of Lorain. Nineteen crew were rescued. Captain Horace Johnson of Monroe Michigan is missing and believed drowned. The vessel carried 700 tons of sand for Kelley Island Lime and Transport. Coast Guard Chief William Thorrington led a two-boat rescue. five rescued, fourteen others evacuated from a lifeboat. The ship listed after taking on water near Lorain after leaving at 6 30 last night. Reardon reported the captain warned of imminent sinking as he leaped into the water.
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Lorain
John M. Meckerchey
Lake Erie
Horace Johnson
Monroe
Mich
McKerchey
Kelley Island Lime and Transportation Company of
Cleveland
William Thorrington
Coast Guard
Carl Reardon
Sherrodsville
Carroll County
Johnson
Odor Free Denture Cleaner Coleo Promises Fresh Breath
Colgate Laboratories introduces Coleo a denture soak that releases nascent oxygen to remove film stains and food particles. It claims safe gentle cleaning for false teeth with odor reduction and a pleasant taste. Available at drug or toilet goods counters for 25 cents.
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Colgate
Coleo
Colgate Laboratories
Middletown Names Dr. Wilson as City Physician
Dr. Robert Wilson will be asked to pinch hit as city physician in the Middletown Health Department due to illness of Dr. A J Dell, longtime city doctor. Action was taken at the Board of Health Meeting Saturday where routine business was transacted.
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Robert Wilson
Middletown Health Department
A. J. Dell
Board of Heath
First Successful American Newspaper Flourished in 1719
The Boston News-Letter, after 18 years of publication, achieved a circulation of 30, marking a milestone for early American journalism.
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Boston News-Letter
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Dresser
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HOT Point
Cunard
Hudson River
Lars
Ohioan
Lloyd's
Guardian of the Law
George
Santa Monica Pier
Drax
Norcross Greeting Cards
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