Before launching this month’s news, we want to take a moment to remind you that plans are now being made for the Art Fair, and you will probably be solicited for help in one or another area. If you want first choice, do call and volunteer your services for the committee that interests you (and for the amount of time you have to contribute). Help is always really appreciated, and the more people involved, the more truly it will be a neighborhood event. Now, on with the show ….
Congratulations to Bob and Ann Homer of the 6200 block of Washington, who were blessed on the 12th of March with a new baby girl. She weighed 71/2 lbs. and is to be named Laura Christine. We know all the Homers are proud and as happy as we.
Kindergarten rumor had it recently that Danny McGuire was going to join Bobby Homer in the ranks of big brothers. We have since confirmed that it was not just wishful thinking, and we are pleased to announce that Dan and Jill McGuire of the 5700 block of Waterman are indeed expecting. Congratulations!
Still more congratulations are in order: Charles and Carol Rhem of the 5900 block of McPherson are expecting a new baby in July. If you haven’t seen Charles lately, it’s because he no longer works at Des Peres Library but is now assigned to the downtown library. Congratulations to Carol and Charles!
Speaking of giving birth, it looks as though Talayna’s concrete block exterior is in the throes of some sort of metamorphosis. Guessing what it will look like is bound to be everyone’s game for awhile, and we must say it is a treat to see the improvements really taking shape.
No doubt several of you were fortunate enough to be able to take winter vacations, but so far we’ve heard chiefly about Rich and Venita Lake’s trip to Texas. They were in Houston visiting Rich’s family, and they did have time to dip their toes in the ocean. The Lakes returned just in time for our traditional March snow. We should have expected something of the sort, since they conjured up rain for southern Texas.
If you failed to attend St. Roch’s St. Patricks’s Day Party because you aren’t Irish, shame on you. Those who worked on the excellent meal are to be thanked, as well as the singing waiters and all the others who worked so happily and well. It was nice, too, to see so many friends, among them Mary Boyts, who brought Joe’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Boyts, and Joe’s Aunt. It was lovely to have them join us.
And, as for the presence of the nonIrish, not only were our resident Indians in attendance, but also several of our Vietnamese neighbors. Mrs. Hoe Huynh made some delicious egg rolls and chicken hors d’oeuvres, and they were really tasty. We also appreciated the obvious time and effort put into them. Somehow, in this neighborhood, it doesn’t seem incongruous to be munching Vietnamese food and singing along with Father Peet. It was certainly a fine evening of song and dance and food aplenty.
At the party, we were also pleased to make the acquaintance of Mr. Kinh Dang Tran, who is now living on McPherson. He is a civil engineer who works for the government, and we were glad to see him join our neighborhood activities.
New neighbors: Steve and Joani Schiller have moved into their new abode on the 6100 block of Westminster. We welcome them and their three-yearold daughter Molly to the neighborhood. We are looking forward to meeting them soon. With a new 3 year old on Westminster, it won’t take long! Welcome!
Happy news abounds this month in the Lee Hall family of the 6000 block of Kingsbury, and about time too. Their son, Lee, Jr., is attending Covenant College in Chattanooga, Tenn., having received a basketball scholarship there. Lee was home recently for spring break and is doing very well in school and on the court. Frank Hall, the second oldest, was married on March 13 to Miss Pat Creswell at Grace and Peace Fellowship. They are settling in U. City. Congratulations! And ten year-old Stephen, whose ambition is to become a policeman; received a dandy birthday surprise when Officer Brooks of the 7th District picked him up and took him on a grand tour of not only the 7th District station but also Police Headquarters on 12th St. There they met the Commissioner and toured the facilities, and, naturally, Stephen had a splendid day. Besides all this cheerful news from a family who has certainly had more than their share of the uncheerful, we are really delighted to report that Liz was in the hospital recently for tests and the results showed that her health was improved considerably. And if that weren’t enough good news for the Halls, Lee has been called back to his job. We certainly wish all the Halls continued good luck and rejoice with them in their happy news.
Not all our news is happy this month, unfortunately. The apartment (on the 6100 block of Pershing) of Pat Morrison, whose son Marvel attends Grace PreSchool, was heavily damaged by fire early in March. The fire began with another child who was playing with matches. The kitchen and bedrooms (and so, clothing and personal possessions) were completely destroyed. The family is currently living with Pat’s mother, but they are eager to find another apartment in the neighborhood. When one is found, they will need kitchen equipment and bedroom furniture. If you have anything you can spare, you may contact Betty Klinefelter at Grace Pre-School. We also take this opportunity to remind you of the potential that children and matches have.
We also extend our sympathies to the family of John Cross, of the 6100 block of Kingsbury, who lost his mother recently.
Our sympathy goes also to Mrs. Agnes Neill of the 6100 block of Kingsbury, who lost her son John to Muscular Dystrophy on March 2. We extend our sincere condolences to the Neills and the Crosses.
Originally published in The Paper, April 1976.
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Archival transcription note: Printed “St. Patricks’s” retained.
Original source: SD_Times1976_04.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
