Historical February 1981 directory. Addresses, officials, phone numbers and services refer to that period and are not current contact guidance.
Organizations
- Community School — 5819 Westminster, 367-6996. Michelle Lowery, Director.
An evening school responsive to the needs of the community. – 1st Congressional District headquarters — William Clay, Congressman. 5980 Delmar, 725-5770. – Kingsbury Food Coop — 6003 Kingsbury, 863-1570. Stephanie McAlister, Coordinator.
A member-oriented food buying cooperative. – Parkview Agents — 863-0642. Robert Spencer, Chairman. Governing body for residents of the private neighborhood of Parkview. – Rosedale Neighbors — 727-4105. Roy Bell, President. Social organization directed to improving the Rosedale Neighborhood. – Skinker-DeBaliviere Community Council — 862-5122. Skip Coburn, Executive Director. Coordinates Parkview, Rosedale and Washington Heights Neighborhood Associations. – T’Ai Chi Institute of St. Louis — 6002 Pershing, 726-5133. – 28th Ward Regular Democratic Organization — 1900 McCausland, 645-8150. – Universal Great Brotherhood — 6002 Pershing, 726-5133. – Washington Heights Neighbors — 454-1795. Ed Jones, President. Social organization directed to improving the Washington Heights neighborhood.
World Community Center
438 N. Skinker. 862-5735. Yvonne Logan, Director. Umbrella organization providing space and aid to organizations working for peace and justice. Statewide coordinators for Great Decisions program.
Groups provided space at the World Community Center:
- Ad-Hoc Committee to Save Homer G. Phillips Hospital — 862-5735.
- American Friends Service Committee — 862-5770. Quaker organization concerned with social justice and humanitarian service.
- Citizens for a Radioactive Waste Policy — 725-8080. Supports legislation to regulate disposal of radioactive wastes.
- Crawdad Alliance — concerned with environmental issues. Discourages use of nuclear energy.
- Freedom of Residence — 862-1118. Takes complaints about housing problems, racial discrimination.
- National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression — 862-5736. Brings political repression and police abuse to light; aids victims.
- National Center for Appropriate Technology — 721-8487. Teaches about technology, especially energy technology; solar, conservation.
- Women’s Credit Union — 862-5735. Provides low interest loans to women.
- Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom — 862-5735.
- Literacy Council — 862-5735. Provides counseling and tutoring for persons with learning and language problems.
- Tenants Union — 862-5735. Takes complaints from tenants and represents tenants in disputes.
- Yoga Center of St. Louis — 6002 Pershing, 726-5133. Offers instruction in Yoga.
Churches
- Delmar Baptist — 6195 Washington Avenue. 725-2311.
- Grace & Peace Fellowship — 6003 Kingsbury Ave. 862-7343.
- Grace United Methodist — 6199 Waterman. 863-1992.
- Martin’s Temple — 6014 Kingsbury. 721-1937.
- Olivette Baptist — 6166 Delmar. 726-2448.
- St. Roch’s — 6052 Waterman. 721-6340.
Schools
- Academics and Athletic Academy (public) — 450 Des Peres. Bart Collida. 863-7266.
- Community School (public) — 5819 Westminster. 5–9:30 p.m. Michelle Lowery. 367-6996.
- Crossroads (private) — 500 DeBaliviere. Arthur Lieber, Director. Karen Techner, principal 6–8 grades; Carol Lieber, principal 9–11 grades. 367-8085.
- Dewey (public) — 6746 Clayton. William Bullerdick. 645-4845.
- Grace Pre-School (private) — 6199 Waterman.
Betty Klinefelter. [Telephone not printed]. – Hamilton (public) — 5819 Westminster. John Bernard. 367-0552. – Jubilee (private) — 6003 Kingsbury. Arlene Itzi. 862-7343. – Neighborhood School (private) — 6195 Washington. Sue Sante. 725-4620. – Roe (public) — 1921 Prather. Robert Wintge. 645-1207.
Originally published in The Paper, February 1981.
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