Anthony's Hotel in Kirkcaldy was the venue to crown Miss Beckman. The competition was at Beckman's annual dance, and the crown went to Miss E. Docherty. The presentation was made by Mr Vaughan De Long, American General Consul.placeholder image
Anthony's Hotel in Kirkcaldy was the venue to crown Miss Beckman. The competition was at Beckman's annual dance, and the crown went to Miss E. Docherty. The presentation was made by Mr Vaughan De Long, American General Consul.

In Pictures: Adverts, events and faces from the Fife Free Press of Hogmanay 1962

By Allan Crow
Published 31st Dec 2021, 10:41 GMT

These images were all taken 60 years ago.

They came from the files of the Fife Free Press of December 1962, and give a flavour of what made the news.

Go dancing ... but only after a hair-do at Jeanette's. The High Street salon was offering 5/- and 10/- off permanent waves to tempt customers early in the new year.

1. Memories of 1962

Go dancing ... but only after a hair-do at Jeanette's. The High Street salon was offering 5/- and 10/- off permanent waves to tempt customers early in the new year. Photo: FFP

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Hibs goalie Ronnie Simpson made the presentations at Kirkcaldy Travel Club for dominoes, darts and cribbage. Mr McKerrow is pictured receiving the darts trophy.

2. Memories of 1962

Hibs goalie Ronnie Simpson made the presentations at Kirkcaldy Travel Club for dominoes, darts and cribbage. Mr McKerrow is pictured receiving the darts trophy. Photo: Fife Free Press

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Buying a Wimpey house in Dunnikier would cost you cost over £2000. The price for a three, four or five bed bungalow or apartment included boundary fences, paths and roads.

3. Memories of 1962

Buying a Wimpey house in Dunnikier would cost you cost over £2000. The price for a three, four or five bed bungalow or apartment included boundary fences, paths and roads. Photo: Fife Free Press

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Wrestling was a huge draw at the Adam Smith Halls - now the Adam Smith Theatre. The stars of television came early ion 1962, and the bill also included a bout featuring 'The Mighty Mask'

4. Memories of 1962

Wrestling was a huge draw at the Adam Smith Halls - now the Adam Smith Theatre. The stars of television came early ion 1962, and the bill also included a bout featuring 'The Mighty Mask' Photo: Fife Free Press

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