Original byline: Marcia M. Kerz and Lisa Horner. Historical March 1980 neighborhood column.
1980 has been rather quiet in our area. With the delayed entrance of winter, the neighborhood has witnessed few changes or ups and downs. It seems as though everyone is relaxing after the long holiday season.
We are pleased to welcome Elizabeth Shannon Kuhl who was born on January 22nd to Jan and Bill Kuhl of the 6100 block of McPherson. A baby girl is always exciting news, especially when it is the first for the Kuhls. Elizabeth is the niece of Karleen and Tom Hoerr of the 6100 block of Kingsbury.
From all accounts, the annual Progressive Dinner, held on January 26th, was a great success. Gerry Flynn and Betty Botz served as Co-Chairpersons for that event which was sponsored by the St. Roch’s School Association. The ten cocktail parties and the 18 dinners were excellent and the turnout even better with 185 neighbors attending. Dessert at St. Rochs was delicious, and the entire affair encouraged participation from Washington Heights, Parkview, and the Rosedale area. Our congratulations to Gerry and Betty for a job well done.
We wish to offer our condolences to Evelyn Netterville whose husband passed away in January. Mr. Doc Netterville of the 6000 block of McPherson was a part of the neighborhood for some time and we were terribly sorry to learn of that loss.
Planning is in full swing for the Skinker-DeBaliviere Mother’s Day Art Fair and House Tour to be held the weekend of May 11th. The 1980 House Tour Committee has already begun the selection process to identify eight residences for the tour. If you should know of a residence that has architectural interest, distinctive features, or unique historical importance, the Committee would appreciate hearing from you. You may contact Margie Brammeier (725.1147) and offer your suggestions.
While tracking down changes in the neighborhood, we learned of an addition to the family of Peggy Peters-Vaughan and Herman Vaughan of the 6000 block of Pershing. Amber Jessica Vaughan was born on December 6. The Vaughans Have one other child, Jeffrey, age 13. Amber is. certainly fortunate to have a brother who can serve as a built-in babysitter, not to mention the convenience for the Vaughans. We welcome Amber.
Skip Coburn, the Executive Director of the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council has established residency in the 6100 block of Pershing as of August 1st of last year. It may be a little late but we wish to welcome Skip to our immediate area.
As winter comes to a close and the days become longer, the neighborhood will revitalize itself and Vicissitudes will have more special happenings to share with its readers.
Originally published in The Paper, March 1980.
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