Historical February 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Well, I said I would do it and I did. Just a few days after I labored over and delivered my last Vicissitudes, I labored and delivered my son, Jacob Edward Horner.
He was born on the evening of October 24th, weighing seven pounds and five ounces.
He has already doubled his birth weight and is as good as gold.
He certainly started out right, by arriving on exactly the day I said would be the most convenient.
For those of you who are interested in fortune-tellers, seers, and psychics, I’m encouraging Mary Ann Shickman of the Kingsbury Kiosk to make it part of her library services.
She predicted Jacob’s birthdate to the day before it happened.
She says it has something to do with having Indian blood in her veins. Whatever it is, I’m impressed.
I was last seen publicly in my previous blimp-like form at the Rosedale meeting and Potluck, in late October.
A small crowd enjoyed a great supper as Susan Littlefield begged all the “chefs” to donate their “potluck-iest” recipes for the 28th Ward Club’s cookbook, which should be hitting the scene before too long. November started out well with the annual Christmas Bazaars at Grace Methodist and St. Roch’s, held Nov. 6th and 7th. Kudos to Jim Merlo who donned red velvet and white fur to play Santa at the St. Roch’s Bazaar. Santa was unable to attend himself, due to his big opening day at several area malls. Jim and Kathy Merlo and daughter Jenny are new to the area in 6300 Westminster, and we welcome them.
On December 14th, we had the annual neighborhood Christmas Walk. I only made a few of the open houses that day, but what beautiful ones they were.
And how lucky we were to be able to enjoy such a gorgeous day.
It was great to see so many neighbors participating in the lights contest; it really made the neighborhood look festive.
A few blocks organized caroling parties to wish their neighbors happy holidays in a most traditional way.
The Contemporary Choir of St. Roch’s asked their leader, Bob Dowgwillo, to help them plan some caroling as well.
The group toured Parkview and Rosedale, collecting money which was donated to Our Lady’s Inn.
The caroling was followed by a party at the Fleeners in Parkview.
Speaking of Bob Dowgwillo, 6100 Pershing, big congratulations are in order. Bob became engaged on November 11th to Heidie Klees. Bob selected Armistice Day, saying that if the Germans could surrender, then so could he.
They will be married on May 30th at Christ the King in U. City. Heide is the daughter of Patty Klees, who teaches 7th and 8th grade at St. Roch’s, and is a legal assistant at the firm Thompson-Mitchell. Bob is an aeronautical engineer at McDonnell Douglas, and is best known in this area as the president of Rosedale Neighborhood Association. Bob and Heidi are planning a traditional wedding and are even taking dancing lessons so they can “start their marriage out on the right foot.” They will make their home in Rosedale. Hats off to Ginny Klevorn, 6100 Washington, who introduced the couple and is now known as the “Dolly Levi of Skinker-DeBaliviere.” In her off-hours as matchmaker, Ginny has a new job at Dillard’s Crestwood buying office as an assistant buyer.
She graduated from St. Louis University in December with a business degree in Marketing. Jim Boggeman, 6100 Washington, also has a new job. Jim is now managing Turco Warehousing Inc. in Sauget. Turco warehouses gas grills and swingsets. Immediately following the holiday, Tom and Karleen Hoerr, 6100 Kingsbury, grabbed their well-worn passports and headed for Spain and Portugal.
They report having a great time with one exception. Tom was unable to enjoy New Year’s as he was suffering from some “bug” and heard the new year rung in from his hotel sickbed. Karen and Boulter Kelsey and family have taken up new residence in Kingsbury Square. Their former neighbors will miss them, but we’re glad they’re still in the area. Bill and Mary Christman and children Keely and Sam have also moved.
They now reside on Yale in University City. Bill will keep his studio on 6000 Kingsbury, so fortunately the Christmans will also remain a part of the neighborhood. Tim Rohan is someone who has had ties to the neighborhood for a long time. Tim has his own interior design firm — T. Rohan — at 7310 Manchester in Maplewood. Tim is the son of Marie Doggendorf and the late Thomas Rohan, who first made their home here in the 6100 block of Kingsbury in 1957 Tim and his six sisters grew up here.
After their father passed away, Marie married George Doggendorf, and they continued to reside here until just last year. Tim is very proud of his shop, which features all types of interior design selections and also boasts a workroom in the back.
This way he is able to offer in-house upholstery, finishing, and even furniture design. Good luck to Tim in this venture. Hope to see you at the Paper Fund Raiser at the Rothschild’s on February 13th.
Look for more information about this as well as the skating party (February 21st), and the St. Louis Ragtimers (February 28th) in this issue.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1987.
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Archival transcription note: Heidie/Heide/Heidi spellings vary within source. Printed variations retained rather than selecting an unverified preferred spelling.
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