January has certainly occurred again, has it not? Among the snow, ice, and various forms of flu, there have been a few happy notes, most of them of our own making, and we’re muddling through winter once more.
December’s many events included a first, and hopefully continuing, event for our area. A Sunday afternoon saw holiday caroling by the children of both Hamilton Schools, St. Roch’s, and Neighborhood School. There was a substantial group, and the children reported they had lots of fun singing, eating, and being together — all of which were nice to see. Thanks to Sue Tepas and many others, and to song-leader Hamilton teacher Consuela Jackson for making a good idea work!
Some of Chris and Joe Lange’s many friends said good-bye at an “Emperor’s Dinner” at the Lantern House restaurant in mid-January. A not entirely cheerful evening, for we were already feeling the loss of good neighbors, but it was a nice way to make a transition. Latest word from Chris indicates that Angie and Joey were well-received in their new school and are proceeding happily. Hope things go well and merrily for Joe and Chris too!
Good-byes were also said recently to Linda Norman and Klippel Berkowitz and daughter Jennifer of the 6100 block of Pershing, who have moved to High Ridge. Sorry to see them go!
Our sympathies to the family of Art Lodes, a former resident of the 6100 block of Kingsbury, who passed away during December. Art and Mary had moved to a country home in Cedar Hill only a few years ago. The neighborhood sends its condolences to Mary and to the Lodes’ children, all of whom were a part of our neighborhood so long.
Welcome home to Ron and Phyllis Stutzman of the 6100 block of Westminster, who have been in South America for six months on an anthropological expedition. We are anxious to hear of their experiences there! Nice news from the Hall family of the 6000 block of Kingsbury: Liz recently travelled to Omaha to speak at the invitation of a church group there, on her experience as a Christian. Glad to know she’s well enough to be doing such things as going out of town on speaking engagements! Also on the road for philosophical reasons were several of our friends and neighbors who travelled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the “Right to Life” march. Enduring a really gruelling trip by bus (and just making it back ahead of the blizzards in Ohio) were Nan Thomas, Pat McGee, and Christy Schoemehl, all of the 6100 block of McPherson.
The Progressive Dinner, an annual event for St. Roch’s School Association, was again a big success and a wonderful way to liven up January, which needs all the help it can get! This year’s organizers were Mary Gioia and Joni Schiller, ably aided by School Assn. President Jim McGinn and his wife Eileen, and they deserve applause for a great job, especially as neither Mary or Joni had had such a job before, and both have very little ones to care for. Congratulations to all on a fine job, and thanks to Sharon and John Nelsen, who offered their home for the grand finale to a fine evening.
We offer our congratulations too to the Cross family of the 5700 block of Pershing, who had a new baby boy in December. And Vince and Lou Schoemehl have another grandchild, Stephan, born to Gerry and Barb Schoemehl on Jan. 24. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Tina and Bryan Gerard of the 6000 block of Pershing, whose second child was born on January 26. A hearty welcome to Catherine Emily Gerard, and best wishes to the parents and grandparents, Vince and Jean Eberle!
Another Katherine was born recently—to Bob and Nancy Hinkebein, of the 6200 block of Washington. Katherine Hinkebein was born on the 29th of December, a perfect deduction baby, and not taking mommy away for Christmas. She sounds like an easy-to-likebaby! Congratulations to the Hinkebeins on the birth of their 8th child. Get well wishes to all those of you who have suffered through flu and other illnesses this season, especially to those who needed to be hospitalized. Betty Nerviani was in the hospital for some time, worrying us all, but she is home and looks great, I may add.
If you are still planning your social calendar for February, don’t leave out the 28th Ward “Get Acquainted Dinner Dance”. Tickets will be available at the regular Jan. 20 meeting of the 28th Ward at 1900 McCausland, or ask someone you know. A dinner dance is an ambitious undertaking, as many of us well understand, and we hope it is a great success. If you are not a regular, don’t worry, you’ll still have a fine time, and, after all, the purpose is to “Get Acquainted”.
Originally published in The Paper, February 1978.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Archival transcription note: The printed January 20 ticket-meeting date in a February social-calendar paragraph is retained.
Original source: SD_Times1978_02.pdf, printed page(s) 3; PDF page(s) 3.
