Revolution in spectacles changes in American eyewear
The United States Optical Manufacturers Association releases a white paper tracing two centuries of eyeglass evolution from early imports to US production. It notes shifts from functional frames to fashionable styles, the rise of plastics like cellulose acetate, war influences on design, and the growth of diverse frame choices for men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Optical Manufacturers Association
Elton John
United States
Benjamin Franklin
Europe
New England
J.J. Bausch
Rochester
Bausch and Lamb Co
American Optical Co
William Beecher
U.S
Spelling and teen concerns in Ann Landers column
A teenager laments lack of spelling classes and poor basics while complaining about ineffective schooling. a 14 year old seeks advice on shaving hair and facial hair management with guidance on bleaching depilatories and timing. The column also touches on age honesty and sex education guidance.
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Ann Landers
O.K
Monthly dinner slated by Catholic Women’s Club
The Catholic Women’s Club schedules its monthly dinner for Thursday at 7 p.m. at Crum lins Country Club. The meeting will feature a film titled A City Out of Wilderness about Washington in American history. Cochairs are Margaret Kendrick Mary Burns and Grace Kendrick. A patriotic table decor theme and a birthday table for July celebrants are planned. Luncheon set PEO Chapter M hosts a luncheon at noon Monday at 866 Ostrom Ave in the home of Mrs Marian Mesick.
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Catholic Women's Club
Crumlins Country Club
Washington, D.C
Cochairmen
Margaret Kendrick
Mary Burns
Grace Kendrick
P.E.O
Marian Mesick
Ostrom Ave
Glorious Fourth Plans Amid Navy Folio and Betsy Macy's Fireworks
New York prepares for July Fourth with Operation Sail events and diplomatic attendance. President Ford aboard the Wainwright and Forrestal will view naval salutes as dignitaries gather from consulates to Wall Street parties. Private celebrations range from a Rockefeller Center deck to Macy's fireworks display costing about 50000 dollars with special lighting and a helicopter flag effect.
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Eugenia Sheppard
New York
Battery Park
Barbara Wainscott
New York State
Ford
Wainwright
Forrestal
Carey
Beame
Robb
Angier Duke
Fat
Emil Mosbacher
Betty
Susan
Jack
Staten Island
New York City
Dina Merrill
Art Buchwald
Naval Review
Dina
Gloria
Wyatt Cooper
William Hutton
Sandra Payson
Harcourt Amory Jr
Joe
Poppi Thomas
John Loebs
Skowhegan School
Circle Line
Governor's Island
Skowhegan
Eleanor
Martin Revson
Thomas Hitchcock
Richard MacGrath
Luiz Gastal
Arnold Scansi
Louise Nevelson
al Held
Brooklyn Heights
Alton Marshall
Rockefeller Center
Wall Street
Clay Felker
New York Magazine
Macy’s
World Trade Center
Macy's
Edward Finklestein
Liberty
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Isabelle Barbano
Ladies Auxiliary of Jewish War Veterans
Alan Burstein
Syracuse Jewish Federation
Federation
S An
Nual
Israel
Sharon Levine
Temple
Adath Yeshurun
Better Living
Better Living Loan
the Bank For Better Living
Idaho Falls
Mabel
P.O
Elgin
Ilinois
Angela Hawk
Cicero
Nancy Domoracki
Terry Washo
Mark Ill
Fanta-Sea
National School Assn
SU Nanw
Lars Wii
Samy
Sone Orn
Pho
California
E. Malloy Road
Syracuse
Sea
E. Molloy Road
N.Y
Binghamton
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