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1 . . .... - ---" v- .- ' ' i Can Use Surest Way to Please a Man at Christmas is to Give Him a Gif 3 Wearables Rate High Santa Presents All-Star Line-Up of Useful Gifts, Sure To Score Solid Hits with Your Favorite Men on Christmas Mom ith Male v . - 1 rf ' 7 - i h i r f 1 1 a r& i "jt &i vVC Gifts Tied to Spcrts, Hobbies Will Get Warm Welcome ' H V ......:ijja. J IN THE TRADITION cf America, a welcome gift tor any man is a S '"Men like gifts they can use" j is the one simple, indisputable i fact to keep in mind; as yen set forth to do your Christmas ' shopping for the men in your i life. j This male preference for use , ful gifts usually points to i '-something to wear" as the i safest and happiest solution to gift problems. From sport ccats to socks, from shirts to slacks, from sweaters to slippers, a wide ranse of possibilities for pleasing 1 a man at Christmas immediately ! comes to mind. : j However, the good sound prin ! ciple of "giving a man a gift ! h3 can use" has many other in j teresting applications. For in ; stance, to give a man something I he can use in the pursuit of his j favorite sport or hobby is often ! the surest way to score with I him, as he opens his packages ' on Christmas morning. The golfer, the fisherman, the hunter, the camera fan, the ' "Sunday painter," the model- maker, the collector, the Doat- box c" geed cisars to put him in a mari) the - "do-it-yourselfer," all j WANTA SEE THAT SIMILE OF EXPECTANCY on Dad's face this wcr.t'ci fully relaxed Yule mood. v. F 'A VA T- x& 4 -s 4 x ' F I I vi Vxf4 r r h ,r Air yd 1 Pit ST 11 7, s " -- ibfr. ' X4 ' c itjfsc-r- y.xs, - t x.-.' 1 X ' , 1 Px;kwx; $svv ferf-' v.1"1"-, to "x.x wi-w- V w a , ' ' 4xAvX x --Xf JKlX wtfc5 V- 1 'i rr v N I k.Xj,-, ' s jiff 1 FOit wtit-ix nr. lit.'i vr,L., as most men do now more otten than ever, choose gifts such as a light weight fitted toiletry cases; a clothes brush with sewing kit and manicure set in zippered top, a billfold with loads of picture room, shoe shine kit in hand case, a letter writing kit, all wonderful for service-men toe, says the Lug gage and Leather Goods Association. . . . , ' . . , Txxx. ;XxV-XV Christmas? Then choose useful gifts and plenty of them, with some unwrapped at his bedside so he can start the day right in a comfortable sport shirt, for example, like this Doublet by Marl boro. 1 SLIPPERS FOR A MAN are a must every Christmas. Here, two tone.and moccasin types suggested by the Leather industries , of America. t 1 J s will look with high favor on ac- ; 2'sscries and equipment geared ! to their special interests. ! Fashion Minded 3Ien I-. It is well to remember, too, ! that today's man is a hospitable j man. He likes to have his own i cocktail shaker and glasses, cel i larette, ice cube bucket, and 1 other bar accessories to help in ! fitertaining his friends. ) Gifts that will aid and abet him in his favorite role of host i are sure to strike a responsive I chord at any time, but especially j I at the Yuletide season when j 1 they can immediately be put to j good use. ! i Today's man is "fashion- ; ! minded," perhaps more so than j j ever before. He wants what's I newest and best in everything he j I uses, whether it's something to j I wear, a new tool for his home' 'workshop or the latest thing in spinning reals to add to his ! fishins near. ! t Stvle is, of course, paramount importance in the field of ap- j NEW IDEAS IN GIFT ACCESSORIES for men include matching S laSii&iifiiW. A?-.!K i-SK-iiX-Jy. IiUKAr" MAKE IT DL,EbOi tis year when you choose a robe for him. It can be practical too, with all Dacron modtls such as this one by Van Caalen Heilbrun. 16. "x. S. 1 X x. .i 10. . x X! A B!G HAND is assured you when you., give him handsomely knit glaves for sports wear. These are by Ackshand, Arariean Knit. ; x T.x 5 .xx X!. f -4 1 At ;'x. , 1 HANDSOMELY STYLKD tar parelj and the . Christmas shop per will, do well to iamiuarize herself with- the current trends in men's wear, before she fares forth on. her gifting expeditions. "Things look dark" on the men's style front this year, and the new 'darker look is even re flected in sports coats, where charcoal gray and charcoal brown share top honors. Sports jackets feature combi nations of knit and fabric ideas in a single garment. Leather jackets in lighter weights with orlan fleece linings are also pop ular gift selections. Slacks have trimmer and more tapered lines and are fash- r ioned in a wide range of mate, rials., including flannels, gabar ! dines, coverts and whipcords. I Colors include harmonizing shades and lighter tones to con trast with the jackets. Bright Colored Ties Sweaters with three - way I necklines -are the fashion news in knitted sportswear. Designs range from jacquard patterns to embroidery, pieced insets and contrasting trim. I As an offset to the dark i ! clothing of this season, bright ly colored shirts, ties, socks and ' fancy, vests. are appropriate se ; lections to enliven a man's ensembles. In dress shirts, short point tie and belt both of handwoven wool. Plaid or piin color de signs available says the Wool Bureau. ; 4 i .. f E x x- 1 V " x. A X4 K -a X, j I 1 K v vX-4t X x-rf'y xv. 5 FANCY VESTS', SWEATERS, present warmth with fashion among smart gifts for men, the former in wool flannel, the lat ter in Alpaca, says the Wool Bureau. ' xj x v x: x " . - x 1 x.5-" yvst s ? 4; RviX'vV V ,X-4- 4 J I i y , , i 1- k"X.TS ;V'-N - , r 'xi xS J i ' iirS OWN SET icr serving b3V erages means that glasswear for dad can be a thoughtful Yule rift. Tnse Iby Libbey Giass of Owen, Illinois. W 4 ' 4 X if s A s s x- fVV . x , . " K ' 4 , H XvX V 4 I X v v4 v J W I f ' t x v- I ' X x4Xt-.4 f t. I-V'X -x 'tr i. .x- J 3 xx !t-x V -XT i JVX s y f '- "x x ? I J 4 -yx , S' ,v,' -'S, v , 1 t 4. t ' ' itX ti-ii-tKJiii tms OUTDOOR SFOiMS wiil wel- any man's leisure. Ey RIacGreg- MP coat of fleece with wool Un or. . ling suggests the Wool Bureau, c -: xxvx f ?KX ' 7 -f - tn xj. s 4 Jp b MATCH HIS SHIFwTS with color woven ' handkerchiefs this DO IT RIGHT THIS YULE by accompanying- his gift of shirts with ties designed and colored j Christmas. Available in all col to compliment. These are by j ors, they are newest in mascu Van Heusen. ; line fashion. ..... jSWS and cuff nnK ses are k -..i.. a iur , ccllars solid coiors and fancy giving to the man this yccr. Above stripinpS highlight the style a custom-cut, black and gca Dy , PiCtUre. In sport shirts, there Ilickok. is a wide variety of colorful ! plaids and checks to choose j .... s,...v.. .......... .-..yt ............. , . i from. ! In neckties, the perennial ! rifting favorite, the big style I trend today is towards bold i stripes, horizontal or diagonal, ! small and attractive patterns j covering the face of the type : and sports motif or other sym ; hols, reflecting the interests of the wearer. Four-in-hands are i longer and slightly narrower than in previous years. ! For the "do-it-yourselfer," a I whole new range of apparel, ! geared to a man's "after hours" ! work about the house or garden j presents itself for gifting con ' f-icleration. Usually fashioned in j durable, washable denim pr twill, there is wide selection of strongly made garments pants, shirts, jackets, etc. specially j designed for the home handi ! man. Men's Good Grooming Aids Attractive Gift Possibilities Bmw .r-.. . i. - x c a I 0 xx-;..,":;r', - Rich in gifting inspiration is i the wide variety of aids to good grooming specially compounded for men. These range all the way from a wooden shaving bowl or bottle of toilet water to a deluxe travel kit, fitted out with everything a man needs to keep him looking his best at all times. Whether chosen as a modest "stocking stuffer" or as a worthy "main event" gift, all grooming , aids immediately become part of the day-to-day life of the favored man and serve as con gift. Definitely on the masculine side are the new scents that have been produced in toilet waters, after-shaving lotions and colognes. These run a wide gamut from the subtle frag rance of heather and fern to the sharp pungency of spice. Many toiletries come in at tractive containers that lend themselves ideally to Christmas giving and have definite decor ative value in their secondary use as holders for jewelry acces- K'3 s.i 9 i v 4 41"' "S- X Aw v . . .. 3. T-o Jx 4? 5 & ; v: :::: :: .:::::::?::::...: 'Ajrt 43 SANTA RAxiib riFrs ico, so why net argyle-pattcrr.ed slip- on loafer socks that have glovo leather sales and sidcwalls. By Ripon. ' vxiS- 5 v.'-a Kfv. .'al 4 x ' i Gifts Can Enhance A Man's Loaf Life K iA' -'T-a Xf v fc.- ;-vx 'xv TO ASSURE HIM WONDERFUL RELAXATION the family might well consider' clubbing together to give dad one of those luxurious j contoured chairs that automatically recline to his favorite loung ing position. Available in fabric or colored leathers. This model by Kenmar. J 5f 3 ? t Men Like Gifts for Use in Their Cars HANG A HAT on the tree for I him a miniature that's a gift ; certificate that will let him Close to a man's heart is his choose any model he wants, car. That's why auto ace'es- when he wants it I series are so often a happy solu- 1 gift. tion to the gifting problem. There is such a wide variety of items to choose from ciga rette lighters, radiator orna ments, spot lights, tools rind gadgets of all kinds that it's easy to choose the "just right" For the man who enjoys most of all just lounging about and taking things easy during his leisure hours, there are many gifts ideally adapted to helping him to do exactly that, such as the traditional favorites robe and slippers. Now there are new lounging pajamas that are just the thing for TV-viewing or fireside read ing. Other gift aids to comfort and pleasure include a new easy chair (which might well be a: gift from the whole family), a smoker's stand, table lighter, pipe rack, humidor 017 personal radio for his chair-side convenience. BEADS FOR FASHION Beads, as necklaces, bracelets, err as trn for slippers and hand bags, coordinate 1954 gift giving with the 1955 fashion pictm-e. Choosing Gifts Easy, If You Know His Game Equipment, Clothes Are Right for Sportsman 4 Xffi-fc stant reminders of the thought- J &ories, cigarettes, paper clips fulness of the person who gave and the. like. DAILY REMINDERS of Christ mas thoughtfulness are toiletry gifts for men. This green vinylite kit containing shave lotion and cream is ideal for the man who Jravcls. By Ho.ubigant. Gloves as Gift Fit His List Perfectly You'll find many a bright idea for male-gifting at your favor ite glove counter. Styles range all the way freni tcast-watm 1 knitted and "sturdy leather num- j bnr for the outdoovsman and i NO DOUBT ADOUT IT You can remove all doubts ! about a man's size or taste in I wph rnhlps bv pivino him n flift ! I Certificate on his favorite men's shop or department. Then he can choose exactly what he j wants at exactly what you want j to spend fcr his gift. .".. ". .. . v.- . ..... y x S tit ';v l4 r - - 9 1 If there's a sportman in the house and in what house isn't there -'"cne then choosing gifts to please him at Christmas time is as easy as shooting a sitting duck. And this goes equally well whether Vne guys you have in mind is an enthusiastic partici pant or is content to play the Knpnt.at.nr. Just think of some "fishermen" to whom the game I CLEAR ENJOYMENT is in store means nothing but the sitting, i for traveler, sportsman and na- vVx 4- j4y .4vWV'v :J-4:; I stoves made for hardy camp- , ers make wonderful gifts for the guy wiiu iih.es io set up picnics. 1 The former greatly extend the range cf vision. The latter spell . hospitality as well as heeded ; equipment. - Fishing tackle is without doubt the most wanted of all the gifts one can choose for the sports man for the simple reason that fishing is probably the single "lost popular of all the sports : ... "vhich a man participates. An ". here, a tip to the wise i more women are. learning its 1 . -jx.-' .. . x.-. f ;y x ' . t 1 l- .. 1 ... . : C 1 1 n crirn T :rn thin rrov hofnrn i,1,"" ,ri; " fine binoculars as a Yuletide ; which also makes thm candi- 1S.11UW liJ.o go.HiC auu jwu ban 1, . . r . v 4. i 1, By Bausch & STICKPIN COMEBACK The nearl. sticknin is return- motcrist to soft mocha models ling to-popularity these days, a for the man-acout-town.. ., trend attributed, in some quar Since often all throe turn.out iters to the Duke of Edinburgh's to be 'the same man, a 'glove , habit of wearing one. wardrobe" of two or more pairs j .- of different types makes a hand- 1 Cass County's some and very useful1 Christ- J Greatest Newspaper mas gift. ' ' The Plattsmouth Journal ' sJ; jT "x ' S K.r, x -- - I x r: x - V4- j fnil tn Kcore n hit. Start with i wearables and immediately the ; asy carrying problem becomes easy. Jackets, ! omb- sweaters, caps,' boots, sports j shirts, gloves, chosen to fit, his 1 special interest. Move on to the equipment, especially if he is an active sportsman and you're bound to choose right when you choose a caddy. cart for the golfer; gog gles for the skier, ammunition for the hunter's gun, a compass for the sailor's vessel. tit V' Vxt y Compass -' ' - "w ll m v. i CHOOSING THE CHRISTMAS TIE WARDROBE correctly for the right guy is made easier now when each lie comes labeled to des- And speaking of a compass. there are handy little models i fitted for the car and others ' i made -like, wrist watches that will delight the hunter, the camper and the man who makes walking in the woods his hobby. Binoculars are for every sportsman .every man who Tat ' v : '.V.V'ft'. . A .-. ' . . '. .' '..V. .. dates for gifts of tackle. i One good way to avoid the ; hazards of the - fisherman's : quite selective attitude toward. ! the equipment he prefers is to ; choose a spinning tackle kit 'complete with rod and reel. It's , p. sure fire gift choice. : If his specialty 'is stalking the j wily trout, a pair of. light weight i rubber hip waders is indicated. Or choose an assortment of hand tied wet and dry flies, or a : clip-cn type of hand set. : rrrr pjT7.crp r , , Z , . ;A .L,b.Li 1 LjiAblKa for your Should he or she) be a deep ! fnvnrs fiPrm,n on . i sea fisherman, a tubular fiber "j or-efisheiman en Chnst , glass rod is recommended to mas roiiS ar3urid are "spinning provide action once the fish is ! tackle" kits which cones in con- 4r m ignate the suit color with which it can be worn, suggests Wembley, 'travels, in fact, just as folding 1. magnetic north. NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST, you're bound to please campers , and hunters with a gift of a wa-tor-nroof. luminous wrist com- . pass which instantly points to j W lucKea away m me m lor use hocked. Another good choice here would be a plastic, foul weather suit with detachable hood, all of which can be neat- venient metal case. Airex. This is by when needed. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal