Historical June 1988 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Kingsbury Kiosk Library celebrated its fifth anniversary with a rededication ceremony and birthday party complete with cake and punch. James McLeod served as Master of Ceremonies and Dr. Glen Holt, executive director of St. Louis Public Library was on hand to address the group.
Our librarian, Mary Ann Shickman made everyone feel welcome and the story lady, Rose Flynn led the children in a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday.
The library sparkled with its brand new coat of paint, compliments of Bill Christman, and everyone admired the new poplar trees planted on the lot next door by Bill and other neighborhood volunteers.
These were made possible by the contributions of neighborhood organizations and individuals.
The Bel Canto Chorus performed a program of Bach and an original composition by their director at St. Roch on May 20, and at the Sheldon on May 22. Claudia Lawrenz, 6100 Kingsbury, has been performing with that group for seven years.
Congratulations to Bob and Heidi Dowgwillo of 6100 Pershing. Emily Ann Dowgwillo was born on May 2 at around 6:30 a.m.
The birth certificate says 6:32, but Bob says, “It was 6:23.
We were there.” Emily weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20½ “.
An entire continent away, in Belgium, Ginny and Tom Klevorn, had their first child, a son, on the same day, May 2. Paul Bernard Klevorn weighed 7 lb. 4 oz. and was 20″.
Many of you will remember the Klevorns as neighborhood residents of 6100 Washington, before Monsanto asked Tom to work for a few years in Europe.
It is only fitting that these two children share a birthdate.
It was Paul’s mom who introduced Emily’s parents to each other only a few years ago.
The Rosedale Neighborhood Association held a potluck dinner and meeting on Tuesday, May 17. Election of officers was held and the results are as follows:
President Terry Buckley, 6100 Waterman
First Vice President Marj Weir, 6100 Westminster.
Second Vice President Henry Asbury, 6000 McPherson
Secretary Susan Littlefield, 6100 Waterman
Treasurer Clare Kerz, 6100 Washington
Representatives to the Community Council
Northside Rep. Paul Kurtz, 6000 Washington
Alternate Frank Driscole, 6100 Washington
Southside Rep. Laura Cheaney, 6100 Waterman
Alternate Arline Webb, 6100 Pershing Following the business portion of the meeting, those attending were really inspired to get out and use their green thumbs by the program speakers. Jackie Horton of the Gateway to Gardening Association spoke about cooperative gardens in various lots around the city. Jim Flynn, 5900 Pershing, delighted the group with his informative and helpful talk about trees and what we should and shouldn’t do for them. Jim is an urban forester for the city of Clayton. Marcia Kerz, director of development for the Missouri Botanical Garden spoke briefly about the Garden and its services. Norbury Wayman, Kingsbury Square resident and author of St. Louis Union Station and Its Railroads, has a series of detailed colored drawings of antique and classic automobiles available at the Norton’s Fine Art Studios in the Central West End. Among them are rendering of Packard, Duesenberg, PierceArrow, Cord, Auburn, Marmon, Stutz, and Moon motor cars. Special congratulations go to Washington Heights resident Gregory Freeman. Greg, who is assistant city editor and political editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, was named honorary chairman of the Black Alumni Council of Washington University’s sixth annual Black Alumni Reunion which was held Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, with activities on campus and in the community. Greg received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the university in 1978. Greg and his wife, Elizabeth, live with their son William on the 5700 block of DeGiverville. Gail Farwell has a new position in nursing at St. Louis University. Gail and her husband, Victor and son, Jaegan were formerly of 6000 Westminster.
They recently purchased a home in 4300 McPherson, and we wish them well. I’ll be joining Riverway School in the late summer. Riverway is a new, private, nonsectarian elementary school serving the needs of working parents in the downtown area. Barbara Clewell, 6100 Pershing, is the director. School opens in September. Have a great summer! Adios ’til fall.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1988.
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