Historical June 1980 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The recent act of vandalism to Ted and Karen Bynum’s home is of great concern to all of us.
The Bynums, of the 6000 block of Pershing, lost most of their first floor belongings in a fire which was set by vandals during the afternoon of April 23rd.
The interior of their home suffered extensive smoke and water damage. Fortunately no one was injured or harmed during the intrusion and resulting fire. Karen, Ted and their two children, Beth and T.R., are presently staying with family until their home is renovated. Neighbors who wish to help the Bynums could do so in two ways: Financial contributions may be made payable to the Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council (with a notation on the check indicating “Bynum Fund”). Such a contribution would be tax exempt as the Council is a charitable tax exempt organization. Inkind assistance, i.e. hard labor, may be offered to help clean the house by contacting Skip Coburn at the Council office (862.5122). Karen, Ted, Beth and T.R. are appreciative of any assistance and wish to express thanks for neighborhood support during a difficult time.
While the planning for the Rosedale Neighborhood Association Annual Potluck was not complete in time to announce in the May edition, a review of its assured success seems appropriate at this time. Held on May 31st at St. Rochs, the event included a special guest speaker, Ray Breun of the 6100 block of McPherson. Ray, who serves as the Education Director of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, addressed the topic of “Malfeasance, Malcontents and the Mississippi River.” The Potluck also included a rose growing contest (contestants were required to prove through one witness that roses actually were nurtured in own yard.), and the election of officers for the Association.
The slate of officers presented was as follows:
Rosedale Neighborhood Association — Officer Slate
- President: Roy Bell.
- 1st Vice-President: Nancy Cohen.
- 2nd Vice-President: Cal Stuart.
- Secretary: Karen Kelsey.
- Treasurer: Bil Kuhl.
- Southside Representative to the Skinker-DeBaliviere Council: Frank Burke.
- Northside Representative to the Council: Steve Brammeier.
- Southside Alternate Representative to Council: Dorothy Lloyd.
- Northside Alternate Representative to Council: Bill Keslar.
Familiar faces were seen in the neighborhood over the weekend of the Art Fair. Cherie and Doug McKee, formerly of 6100 Westminster, roamed the Fair visiting with past acquaintances.
The McKees are presently living in Arnold, Missouri.
It was reported that Paul and Marty Metzler were here from Syracuse, New York for the weekend. Paul and Marty were the previous owners of Lisa and Bill Homer’s home in the 6100 block of Westminster. Other news of past inhabitants—It was learned that Nancy and Jeff Shelton, formerly of the 6100 block of Westminster, survived the tornado which badly damaged the recently renovated downtown area of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
They reported no damage to their property which is located at the far end of Kalamazoo. Congratulations to the proud parents of Kate Cohen. Kate was born Friday, May 9 at Barnes Hospital to Nancy and Ken Cohen, 6100 McPherson. Congratulations as well to Steve and Margie Brammeier of 6100 Westminster on the birth of their second son, Joseph Andrew. J. A. B. cooperatively arrived on May 18 so that we might report his birth.
Our best to Lois and Vince Schoemehl of 6100 Westminster whose new additions hadn’t arrived in time to receive a special welcome in the last edition of The Paper before the summer break. Congratulations are also due to Michael Bloomfield of the 6100 block of Waterman who delighted family and friends by successfully completing his J.D. degree at St. Louis University’s School of Law. Many congratulations to Jeffrey J. Cheaney, 6100 Waterman. Jeff, son of Marshall and Laura Cheaney, graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis on May 12, with a B.A. in Psychology.
He plans to do volunteer work at the Life Crisis Center this summer, and may decide to go on to graduate school.
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Edith Lindley, 6100 Kingsbury, who died May 11.
She was a longtime resident of the neighborhood and will be missed by many. Mrs. Lindley had been ill for some time. Richard and Arlene Webb, 6100 Pershing, have been asked by the American Association of Clinical Chemists to present a workshop on Transplant Immunology at the Boston convention in July. Hoping to combine business with pleasure they plan to enjoy some of the festivities there during Boston’s 350th anniversary celebration.
They also plan to visit Cape Cod. Welcome home to the Reverend Bob gordon, pastor at Grace Methodist, and his wife JoAnn.
They have recently returned from four months in New Jersey where Reverend Gordon was on a study leave at Drew Seminary.
Originally published in The Paper, June 1980.
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