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BOWLING TIP FOR DAD I/a". 3flj' PriiigSod^llj^pL 3-TRAY TACKLE BOX SUPPLEMENT TO PLAINDEALER- PAGE 4 New duds for dad on his day--also, sports, hobby gear are popular gifts Gift-giving is not just a normal and Instinctive human trait, but is an American tradition as symbolic as baseball and apple pie. The outgoing American personality has been large­ ly influential in the growth of Father's Day as a gift event. It has been a spon­ taneous response to the participation of the coun­ try in honoring dad on the third Sunday of every June. According to impartial surveys, the most fre­ quently given items are all kinds of men's apparel. In the early days of the observance, shirts and ties dominated the scene. More recently, and in fact since the early 1940's items of sports and leisure apparel have risen ir WEDNESDAY. JUNE 1C, lt76 importance. Today, there­ fore, sports shirts, slacks and jeans, leisure jackets and suits, account for many of the gifts that dad receives. COAST TO COST STORES . . . t o t a l h a r d w a r e FATHE SAVE 1/4 IN.-3/8IN. DRIVE SOCKET WRENCH SET Changing lifestyles This is a natural evolve- ment as our lifestyles have become more relaxed and casual over the past four decades. A popular newcomer to the ranks of oft-given "ex­ tras" is men's toiletries. Body jewelry is a current favorite, where once it was cuff-links, collar clips and tie bars. Of mounting importance in a sports motivated cul­ ture are gifts of sporting equipment . . . golf clubs, balls and bags; tennis equipment, fishing gear, camping and hiking items, boating accessories, water- skis, etc. Now, there is mounting interest in electronic hand-held calculators and this year's prize gift could just prove to be the elec­ tronic wristwatch, as prices move down and re­ liability increases.' Photography equipment remains a very important gift classification for the dad with a hobby in still and movie experimenta­ tion and production. ~ IG C.B. RADIO ,, m SPECIAL'149.95 COAST TO COAST STOIES I . .. total hardware 4400 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY. ILL. KEEP THEM BOTH ON THE JOB with the perfect gift for dad -- a new 13" (diagonal) Porta Color® television from General Electric. Model WYA 5532BK features a 100% solid-state chassis, One Touch Color® System, and custom picture control. (Simulated TV picture). The 4102 Transceiver includes Craig's exclusive Quick-Release anti-theft mounting, which lets the owner easily remove or transfer the unit. With optional extra Quick- Release brackets you can use your craig 4102 in other vehicles for maximum flexibility in CB operation. over 30-million men are, what better Father's Day gift than the new Dick Weber Powerball from AMF. This newly introduced soft-rubber ball has a scientifically formulated porous cover for greater tracking action and comes in 15- and 16-pound weights. Weber, the all-time career earnings and tournament winner, is the father of four, grandfather of one and with a son, Dick, Jr., on the pro tour with him. With its black and satin-chrome finish, the 4102 looks great in any vehicle; and with Craig engineering its performance is superb. Standard, features on Craig's 4102 Trans­ ceiver include easy-to-read illuminted channel indicator, dual function meter and Light Emitting Diode (LED) modulation indicator, to let you know when your 4102 is on the air. or a whole range of gour­ met cuisine specialties. Last but not least, lots of dads get specialties to restock the summer bar -- everything from premier Scotches to white summer liquors, with a growing interest in wines, as Amer­ ica awakes to the delights of oenology. A little suspected, but major gift item, is the recliner chair. It's more than a gift for dad -- it's something for the whole family . . . and for the home, too. One thing that comes through loud and clear is that dad's gifts are rarely capricious, mostly very utilitarian. Folks usually decide on a gift of "need," something that dad might normally buy for himself, but just puts off investing in because someone else in the family needs new shoes, some school sup­ plies, gas for the weekend date, or whatever^ Quality and practicality So, when it comes to giving dad that something extra for Father's Day, the decision is to give him something that is practi­ cal, but maybe upgraded in quality because it is a gift. Come to think of it, doesn't dad deserve all the gifts he gets? -- the total will be about 140 million by the time the Father's Day season ends on June 20. There are times when he does make sacrifices for the family for which he accepts re­ sponsibility. Make his chores a little easier Have a hall howling! GIVE DAD WHAT EVERYBODY WANTS Increased demand To strike the Fisherman Father's fttncy! 3-tray st­ urdy moulded tackle box has cantilever no-tip trays; safety latch. 663-1253(Z). Disston cordless grass sh­ ear with rechargeable batt­ eries, super hard bevel ho­ ned blades; fingertip push­ button control. 480-0710(Z) 7%" •• CIRCULAR SAW 31 Black & Decker 754" circul­ ar saw. 9 amp, 1% HP mo­ tor. Wrap-around shoe and 6 ft. cord. 314-3675(Z), Other hobby items such as games, books, tools and do-it-yourself items all en­ joy increased demand dur­ ing the Father's Day sea­ son. And for the chef- minded dad there's out­ door barbecue equipment What a gift for do-it-your- self Dad! 21-pc. 1/4" to 3/8" socket set. Includes reversi­ ble ratchet, extension, adap­ tor, spark plug socket, 14 sockets, spinner handle, spin disc and metal box. 726- 1753CZ). CORDLESS GRASS SHEAR