Vest debates and fashion nostalgia in Philadelphia merchants
A New York Times treatise notes Philadelphia merchants urge lifting a ban on vests with double-breasted suits. The piece traces vest history from a robe to a short sleeveless garment, praises its practical pockets, and argues vests aid warmth at home amid uncertain heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Philadelphia
Association of Merchant Tailors
OPA
Merchant Tailors
Pepys
Charles II
Benefit cage games plan by Joliet Rotarians at high school gym
Seven Rotarians form the committee for a benefit cage game between the Steelmen and Morris and Joliet Catholic High School against Leo at Joliet High School gym Monday night. Names listed include Bill Curtis Lou Rogers Bill Meyer Joe Munchalsen George Mariner George Sievert and Bob Pilchner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steelmen
Morris
Joliet Catho
Lic High School
Leo
Joliet High School
Bill Curtis
Lou Rogers
Bill Meyer
Joe Munchalsen
George Mariner
George Sievert
Bob Pil
Patrolman E Leonard Scott Fans Friday the Thirteenth
Denver patrolman E Leonard Scott celebrates the superstition bound day. His name has 13 letters and he uses motorcycle No 13 and radio patrol No 13. He has served as a patrolman for 13 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Leonard Scott
Denver
Col
Scott
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West
Carla
Joliet and Vicinity
J.D. Brown & CO
Jefferson and Joliet Sts
Illinois
Cner
Spectator
Ethyl
S. Chicago St
Chicago St
Jackson
Joliet
N. Collins St
Wilmington
Gardner—Wise
Braidwood
Barnett
Plainfield
Division
Lincolnway
John Henvick
Joliet, Ill
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