April 30, 2026
Tag: Shopping American Style
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Shopping American Style
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Across America, the most popular meeting places after churches and city parks were the five-and-dime stores. Everyone knew the names Penney, Woolworth, Newberry, and Kress. A lady I knew referred to these department stores as “initial stops.” The four most famous were J.C., F.W., J.J., and S.H.
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August 3, 2025 3 Comments
It was the panelists on “What’s My Line?” who made the show so popular. They had insight, wit, and deductive skills that offered giggles and laughs every Sunday night for 17 years. And the programs are still funny. Visit YouTube for a half-hour of fun.