The place to get that flattop or butch was called Stan's. For a period of time he was located on East Main Street adjacent to the Orpheum Theater and before that was located on south Center Street next to the Presbyterian Church.
In those days, a haircut would cost around $1.00 to $1.50 range. One funny story that was passed along by classmate, Jerry Roberts, pertained to another classmate, Tracy Miiller. On one occasion, Tracy proceeded to tell a dirty joke and Stan tried to wave Tracy off from telling the story to no avail. Soon after, a Methodist minister got up from the chair or maybe a priest!
One thing worth remembering about Stan's was about his invention. He supposedly had a patent pending on a metal rail device that mounted on the back of the barber's chair. The barber then could set sheers on the rail and with the customer holding his head steady, a real straight cut could be made for a flattop haircut.
One problem evolved. Within a short time the long hair look came into play with the British invasion, Vietnam War, and Kennedy's longer hair as President. As they say timing is everything!
In those days, a haircut would cost around $1.00 to $1.50 range. One funny story that was passed along by classmate, Jerry Roberts, pertained to another classmate, Tracy Miiller. On one occasion, Tracy proceeded to tell a dirty joke and Stan tried to wave Tracy off from telling the story to no avail. Soon after, a Methodist minister got up from the chair or maybe a priest!
One thing worth remembering about Stan's was about his invention. He supposedly had a patent pending on a metal rail device that mounted on the back of the barber's chair. The barber then could set sheers on the rail and with the customer holding his head steady, a real straight cut could be made for a flattop haircut.
One problem evolved. Within a short time the long hair look came into play with the British invasion, Vietnam War, and Kennedy's longer hair as President. As they say timing is everything!
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