Historical May 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
A little bird did not tell me, but the person who had this news was certainly singing the praises of a special someone who lives on the 5900 block of DeGiverville: Marie McReynolds. Marie has donated clothing and made other contributions for the patients at Koch Hospital.
They want Marie to know they are grateful and give a big thanks to her. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ward of the 5900 block of DeGiverville were happy to have their son William and his wife Beverly home for a visit. We regret to hear that Beverly was here to attend her mother’s funeral. We extend our sympathy to her and her family. William, who had been in Hawaii with the Air Force, is now stationed in Europe. We wish them happiness in their new home. We are glad to hear that the Ray’s of the 5900 block of Pershing have been able to move back into their home. It was damaged extensively by a gas explosion and fire in February. While walls, flooring, windows and doors have all been restored, there are always some things that can never be replaced after a fire. However, the Ray’s are grateful no one was injured and that they are home again. Karen Hawkins, our super-star runner from the 5900 block of Pershing, ran on the Texas Southern University women’s 400 meter relay team that won in April at the Texas Relays. She was timed at 45 seconds. At this writing, Karen’s dreams of going to the Olympics this summer may be dashed by political problems. Many WHN residents have expressed the hope that she will have her day at some future time.
The 5900 block of DeGiverville reports that several people from their block have been elected to serve on the board of the People’s Clinic.
They are: Mildred Simmons, Peggy Mitchell and Leon Mitchell. As a matter of fact, Leon Mitchell is the President of the Board.
Congratulations to all those who were selected to serve. We are confident that the Clinic is in good hands.
Another member of the Clinic board is John Thomas of the 5700 block of Waterman. John and his wife Linda have agreed to have their attractive, roomy house on the House Tour this year. When they are not busy working on their house, John and Linda are very active in the community. John is also a talented musician who plays the blues on his bass and writes music, which he hopes to have someone record.
We’re happy to have John and Linda living in WHN, In their own words, THE place to live.
Another young couple moved into our area in February and are on the House Tour already. Gary and Ronnie Mueller have purchased a condominium on Kingsbury Square.
They have been city dwellers most of their lives and are happy to be living in a convenient area, close to work, buslines and Forest Park where they love to spend their leisure time. Ronnie and Gary like the neighborhood and their neighbors so much that they plan to increase the population by one new baby this fall. May is such a busy month in our neighborhood. Saturday, May 10th, just about everyone will go over to the Storey’s front porch at 5792 Waterman between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to the annual WHN flower sale.
There will be greenery to fill the porch planters and the gardens that make our area so colorful each summer: Indoor plants will be sold as well. Most of Mother’s Day can be spent at the Art Fair and House Tour. It would be a great idea to stop by the Beer Garden and enjoy a cold one with Doug and Cleo Alexander to help support the West Side Khoury League teams. You’ll see me there too with my pad and pencil waiting for some newsy item to jot down. Thanks to those who tell regularly and contribute greatly to this article. If it weren’t for those concerned persons, how could we share our special moments of fun, pride, sorrow and joy? If you were thinking of telling and haven’t, go ahead. Everyone wants to hear from you.
Then there is Mike Magrath of the 5900 block of Pershing.
The only news he could come up with this month was that his cat had kittens.
We’re awfully, sorry about that, Mike, but I don’t think it will make The Paper. Maybe next month something better will happen. See you then.
Originally published in The Paper, May 1980.
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