Floridays Air-conditioning was a big plus for stores in the postwar years WQCS Published May 8, 2009 at 12:00 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen Archive Center. Indian River County Main Library In the 1950s, Wodtke's Department Store sold lots of white gloves to women, and hats to men and women. Women also bought bathing caps. Kay Wodtke Trent tells the story.