Veteran rag trade veteran recalls New York garment origins
Ben Barrack, a veteran manufacturer, recalls prewar New York garment industry, the rise of ready-to-wear, and the Dress Institute. He notes fashion emerged after Paris faded during WWII, Seventh Avenue’s breakout, and the shift toward novelty fabrics and individual style in spring 1966. Mrs Barrack adds views on aging, design, and consumer taste.
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Helen Nets
New York
NEA
Ben Barrack
Seventh Avenue
Couture
New York Dress Institute
Dress Institute
Barrack
Paris
Ben
Vances
Incidents In The Lives Of People You Know
A light local notice lists names and towns of residents and visitors. It mentions Mrs N C Shelton and family of Knoxville Tenn, Mr and Mrs David Douglas and Miss Yvonne Ashley of Knoxville, and others from Elkton Md Oak Hill Beckley Charleston and Bristol Va. Additional guests at D W Kennemar include Mr and Mrs R H Branson Jr Cassie DeDee and Mr and Mrs J Barre er of Bristol Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Shelton
Mulberry Ave
David Douglas
William Douglas
Yvonne Ashley
Knoxville
Tenn
Guy Bandy
Barbara
Steven
Mark
Elkton
Richard
Oak Hill
Thomas Shelton
Charleston
C. L. Miller
Dennis
Beckley
D. W. Kennemar
R. H. Branson Jr
Cassie DeDee
Bristol
J. Barreer
Freshman Miss Faye Rogers Returns to Morgantown
Miss Faye Rogers a freshman at West Virginia University returns to Morgantown on Sunday after spending holidays with her family at 2119 Kanawha Street in Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Rogers
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Kanawha St
Airman Johnston on 15 day leave from Amarillo
Airman 3 C Robert Johnston visits his parents, Mr and Mrs C E Johnston, at 307 Ridge Ave after a 15 day leave from Amarillo Texas. He will report to Niagara Falls Municipal at the IDM School of Center College in Charleston after returning Sunday night from the holidays.
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C. E. Johnston
Ridge Ave
C. Robert
Bob) Johnston
Amarillo
Tex
Niagara Falls
IDM School of Center College
Charleston
Shupe Family Visit Recap at Midway
After visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs John G Shupe of Midway for two weeks the record notes the time spent with family.
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John G. Shupe
Midway
Donnie Shupe Returns to Washington D C
Donnie Shupe returned Tuesday to Washington D C, appearing in a public or political context. Details of the visit and any accompanying events are not provided.
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Donnie Shupe
Washington, D. C
Miss Phyllis Walker Returns to Baltimore Teaching
Miss Phyllis Walker has returned to Baltimore Maryland where she resumes teaching duties after a period away. The note mentions her return and ongoing engagement in the educational field.
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Phyllis Walker
Baltimore, Md
Wiles Family Visit Over New Year Weekend
Mr and Mrs Ray Wiles and children Carl and Michael of Charlottesville Virginia spent the New Year weekend with Mrs Leah Wiles and Everette Richmond in Sophia. Judy Wiles traveled home with her parents after visiting the Boushleys.
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Ray Wiles
Carl
Michael
Charlottesville
Everett Boushley
Sophia
Leah Wiles
Everette Richmond
Eccles Road
Judy
Varge Hampton Promoted in General Motors Acceptance
Varge Hampton, son in law of Mr and Mrs J L Wood of 113 Austin Ave, promoted to Southeastern sales menage of General Motors Acceptance. He and his wife and two sisters will move from Louisville, Kentucky to Atlanta, Georgia later this year.
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Varge Hampton
J. L. Wood
Austin Ave
Southeastern
Genral Motorsceptance
Louisville
Atlanta
Shady Spring Clubwomen Hear Watts On Thursday
The Shady Spring District Woman's Club will meet Thursday at 7:30 with W F Watts presenting on Modern Math. Watts completed the classroom teachers course in the subject via West Virginia University Extension. The program aims to promote education through ida and civic engagement in the community.
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Shady Spring District
W. F. Watts
Watts
West Virginia Univers
YMCA
National Ymca Rs
Leveling Water Heaters to Prevent Pipe Strain
On the level, ensure the water heater is set on a stable surface. An uneven floor can stress pipes and fittings. Many heaters now include adjustable bases or feet to aid leveling and reduce strain.
Blotta’s Slim Illustrates 1966 Couture Pattern Book
New 1966 Couture Pattern Book featuring 57 designer originals with fresh patterns. Sale offer: 30 cents for new Couture Book, patterns available in Misses sizes with fabric yardage guidance. Includes suggestions for double knit jersey and flannel outfits suitable for luncheons and later wear.
Births in Blue Jay and Crab Orchard celebrate newborns
Mr and Mrs Charles W C of Blue Jay announce the birth of a daughter Debra Gay on December 10 at 5 24 am weighing eight pounds three and a half ounces. Mr and Mrs Sherman N Horton of Crab Orchard celebrate the birth of a son Brian Neil born in December date not specified.
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Father’s Arms
Charles W. C
Blue Jay
Debra Gay
Brian Neil
Sherman N. Horton
Crab Orchard
Beckley Women’s events listed by Beckley Presbyterian Church
A column invites women’s groups to submit events for the Sunday calendar. Beckley Presbyterian Church at 604 Woodlawn Ave, hosted by Mrs. Ned H. Ragland, invites notices by 10 am for inclusion the same day at 7 30 p m.
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Women's Department of
Beckley
Lendar Bere
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Ned H. Ragland
Woodlawn Ave
Court Schedule for Amar Anth Home Event Night
Court No 1 of Amar anth Heriones of Jericho Home G St 7 p m Council of Cru same place 8 p m Beta 2 Council Coca Cola ehoy Room 7 30
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Amaranth
Heriones of Jericho
G. St
Council of Cru
Same Place
Chaminade and Alpharette Club Meeting Notices
Chaminade Music Club at 523 Woodlawn Ave hosted by Mrs. L E Shrewsbury at 8 p.m. Alpharette Club hosted by Mrs. Helen Blaney at 104 Westmoreland St at 7 30 p.m.
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Chaminade Music Club
Alpharette Club
Helen Blaney
Westmoreland St
Tuesday Moose Lodge Night at Beckley Care Chapter
The Moose Lodge Ballroom hosts a Tuesday event for the Beckley chapter with the Women of the Moose. The evening starts at 7 3 p m and invites members for fellowship and chapter activities.
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Beckley
Wrmen of the Moose
Care
Moose Lodge
Community Calendar Notices and Meetings Listed
Captain ee Daughters of the American Home of Mrs J A Hunt at 700 Woodlawn Ave 2 p.m. Columbine Nae home of Mrs C Ahond at 30 200 Veterans Ave 1 30 p.m. Pighfont Gerten Ge Some of Mrs E R Parsons Golden Ave 19. Se Golden Age Cub Bethlehem Chapter No 71 Order of the Eastern Star regular meeting Masonic Tom on Howe Street 8 p.m.
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Captain Ee
Daughters of the
J. A. Hunt
Woodlawn Ave
Columbine
Mrs. C Ahond
Veterans Ave
Pighfont
Gerten Ge
Bethlehem
Order of the Eastern Star
Howe Street
Sigma Chi Beta Sigma Phi meeting notice
Sigma Chi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority invites members to executive board at 7 p.m. and the regular meeting at 7 30 p.m hosted by Mrs George Ellis.
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Sigma Cha
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
George Ellis
Executive board meeting of Beckley Woman's Club
The Woman's Club of Beckley invites members to an executive board meeting at 1 p.m. in the club house on Park Avenue.
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Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Park Avenue
Lions Club Regular Meeting at Beaver Lions Clubhouse
The Lions Club holds its regular meeting at the Beaver Clubhouse at 7 30 p m. Members gather for reports and community updates.
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An’s Ae
Lions
Beaver
Women’s Council meeting at Beckley church
The Women's Council of the Church meets at Beckley Presbyterian Laura Pierson Classroom at 1 30 p m Raleigh County Home Demonstration Council holds session in County Courtroom at 10 a m.
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Women’s Council of Women of the Church
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Laura Pierson
Raleigh County
New Year's Theme Celebrated by Fountain Square Club
The Silihen Ett e Club decorated for its annual dance with the New Year’s in Fountain Square theme. The centerpiece attracted attention and the Honey Debs Subdeb Club will sponsor the event next year.
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Fountain Square
Silihen-Ette Club
John Davis Home Wins First In Annual Event
Glen White scene at John Davis residence wins first place for the annual day decorating contest. Built by Davis and painted by Lena Placidi the nativity group features a public address system and a large window tree display. Ernest Wood home takes second with two lamp post candles on steps and a blue window with silver and gold choir. Judges included Mrs. Fred K. Hay and Mrs. Harry Gibson among Beckley Woman's Club members.
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Glen White
ANS
John Davis
Align Cow
Ernest Wood
Jim Wood
Charles Lively
Ampie McGan
Margaret Anna
Fred K. Hay
Woman’s Club of
Beckley
Harry T. Gibson
Wayne Prince
Clothesline Confab Spurs Fresh Laundry Habits
A fragment discusses chore savings from air drying laundry and reducing ironing costs. It notes environmental and cost benefits while hinting at household routine changes. The tone resembles a brief advice column or lifestyle snippet from a midcentury newspaper.
First Child Born to Fredericksburg Couple at Mary Washington Hospital
Mr and Mrs W J Shorter of Fredericksburg Virginia welcomed their first child at 5 AM in Mary Washington Hospital. The baby girl named Kelly Jo weighed seven pounds and a fraction ounces. The mother, formerly Miss Shorter of Hinton, Virginia.
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W. J. Shorter
Fredericksburg
Mary Washin Hospital
Kelly Jo
Shorter
Hinton
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Schiff
Low
Blotta
Gail Phil
W. E. Strangham
Clothesline
Naoyine
America
Jack B. Nimble
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