Valentine cards brighten shops amid steady love demand
A Valentine survey shows enduring affection across ages as card and gift shops report solid sales despite the economy. Halmerkard Shop owner Mrs Vee Hartsough notes cards range from 15 cents to 5 dollars with Cameo pins. shoppers buy small tokens or more elaborate cards. Other merchants like Mrs Dollie Watkins and Book and Card Center report brisk boxed candies and traditional heart designs driving volumes through the week, with late-week surges as husbands shop last minute. Love remains a strong driver in commerce and personal gestures.
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Tocal
Vee Hartwugh
Halmerkard
Market Street
Efect
Westuveart
Dollie Watkins
Borricingandies
Frederik Towne
Watkins
Roger Scherf
Frederick News-Post A-11 Brief for February 11 1875
A compact notice from the Frederick News-Post dated Tuesday February 11 1875 on page A-11 highlights local affairs of interest. The snippet references community events and civic notices typical of the era.
Frederick Couple Announces Engagement of Cynthia Weed
Mr and Mrs Jen Weel of Frederick announce the engagement of their daughter Cynthia Ane Weed to Micharl Lioyd DeGrange of Brunswick. Cynthia will be a 1975 graduate of Frederik High School and is presently employed by Motcomery Ward. DeGrange is a 1972 graduate of Brunswick High School and works for National Geographic Society. A June wedding is planned.
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Jen Weel
Frederick
Cynthia Ane
Micharl Lioyd DeGrange
Brunswick
Miss Weed
Frederik High School
Motcomery Ward
DeGrange
Brunswick High School
National Geographic Society
Salvation Army Auxiliary Seeks Volunteers To Dress Dolls
The Salvation Army Womens Auxiliary invites volunteers to help dress 200 dolls for distribution. The February meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Activities room of Salvation Army Headquarters 223 W Fifth St. A nominating committee will propose a slate of officers for the coming year. Call 662-2311 to help.
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Salvation Army Auxiliary
Salvation Army Womens Auxiliary
Salvation Army Headquarters
Fifth St
Fashion taste shifts challenge New York garment leader Draddy
Vincent de Paul Draddy chief executive of David Crystal Inc warns fashion is volatile with rapid changes from private firms to conglomerates. He notes consumer independence and mismatched outfits threaten traditional styling while stressing fabric color and price must align for a successful 25 000 run. He reflects on 40 years in Seventh Avenue, the rise of fashion shows, and his broader roles in Manhattan College and football foundations.
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Vincent de Paul Draddy
New Yorks
David Crystal Inc
40 Seas
Draddy
Abraham Beame
Santhetia
New York
Dradds
Manhattan College
Pennsylvania
Ruth Crystal
David Crystal
Virginia Historic Garden Week showcases private homes
Virginia invites visitors to Historic Garden Week from April 19 to 27 featuring more than 200 private houses and gardens across Old Town Alexandria and the Eastern Shore. The event highlights early 17th century architecture, era furnishings, rare antiques, and well kept grounds, with many houses owned by descendant builders and plantations along the James River.
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Virginia
Old Town
Alexandria
District of Columbia
James River
Year of the Woman 1975 Fashion Drive Inspires Virginia Tours
Virginia Historic Garden Week highlights include open house tours of plantations and Georgian mansions. Sites such as Berkeley, Westover, Belle Air Plantation, and Brandon Plantation showcase architecture and gardens. The Garden Club of Virginia organizes roadside routes with marked highways and a free gridbook available after March 1 from Historic Garden Week Headquarters in Richmond. Also notes men’s casual footwear and dress codes for events.
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Berkeley
United States
Westover
America
William Byrd II
Belle Air Plantation
Brandon Plantation
John Martin
John Smith
Amenca
Historic
Garden Week
East Franklin Street
Richmond
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ED Watem JR
Saul Losers
Marsough San
Mr. Hartsough Saad
Hartsough
Harald
North Market
Chacon Street
Russell Stuver
Swarts
Frederick Lauts
Mylus Arnaamg
Mike Eryenka Dadthater
Christ Tos
Aga Lerlute
Amuther
Cepiafkke
Uf Valentine
Stover
Spectrum
Fredecuch
Une
Pris Iila
Aden
Haarratte
Seti
Uae
Daniigrs
Schiff
Che Frederick
Frederick, Mal
Vee Hartweegh
Ewer
Hallmark Card
Manhattan
Ollege
National Football Foundation
Hall of Fame
Enghtan
Buss
Linds Lyem
Frederick Towne Mall
Piedmont
Garden Club of Virginia
Blue Cloud Trading ¢ Co. International
WN. Beyer
Cp.ca
Ralph W. Beyer
Boyer Agency, Inc
Connie’s
Fabric Shop
North Market Street
Connie's Casuals
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