There are many happy vicissitudes this month, not the least of which is meeting so many fine new neighbors. Naming those who are new to Parkview seems an almost Herculanean job in itself, but, thanks to Yvonne Christopher’s hard work, we can boast a complete list of those new neighbors on the west side of Skinker. We hope all of you will feel welcome at all our neighborhood functions and activities, whether in Parkview or not. Glad to have you!
On the 6300 block of Pershing, Rev. and Mrs. Raber have moved, but their son Thomas now has the Raber house. Peter and Nancy Nottonson have purchased the home Sailers recently renovated. Also recent homebuyers on that block are Gary and Mary Brake. And Kathleen Hamilton’s sister Joanne and her husband John Reilly have moved onto that block.
On Waterman, there are two new neighbors: Bill and Judith Emerson have moved onto the 6300 block from University City, and Cathy and Leo Fitzmaurice have deserted west county for a home here. Cathy grew up in our neighborhood, though, on the 6100 block of Westminster. We’re delighted to have her back!
On McPherson, Old neighbors Allan and Kathleen Hamilton have purchased a different house and are once again busy renovating.
Washington has the largest number of new neighbors, some of them friends already. On the 6200 block, Neal and Linda Shapiro have found a home for some of their lovely antiques, and Douglas and Lorraine Berg are also new to that block. The 6300 block of Washington has new neighbors Middleton and Sofia Perry, Roger and Stephanie Goldman, and George and Mary Gilley. An on Westgate, David and Ava Howard, Andrew and Gail Goldberg, Gary and Phoebe Knickerbocker, Gerard Hanewinkel, David and Barbara Carkeet, and Bradley and Jeanine Binnington are all recent purchasers. We welcome all of you!
Lucky traveller Mary Boyts made a trip to France and Switzerland this summer… Also in Europe were George and Yolanda Johannes of the 6000 block of Westminster. We are so delighted to tell you that Terri Botz Mantooth is out of the hospital and staying at Botz home while she recuperates. TERRIFIC!
We are happy to share the news of our own Al Nerviani, who had the distinction this summer of earning a degree at St. Louis University. Al received a Bachelor of Urban Affairs and Community Service Degree and thereby became the very first graduate of St. Louis U’s “Prior Learning Outcomes Program”. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer or more deserving person. Congratulations!
We mentioned last month that Chris Wright had been hospitalized during the summer; another member of the Wright family was also quite ill this summer: John, a sophomore at CBC, suffered a sunstroke during a July football practice and was in Intensive Care for several days. We are pleased to tell you that, though no longer playing football this year, he has recovered and returned to school.
We are unhappy at needing to report that . Liz Hall has had to be hospitalized again; we hope that Liz is doing well, and we send our collective best wishes.
Father Peet of St. Roch’s was hospitalized for surgery in September, and, as we go to press, we hear that the surgery was successful and the monsignor is recuperating quickly and well.
Congratulations to Judy and Dick Shepard of the 6300 block of Pershing, whose new baby, Matthew John, was born on August 27. We wish them all the best with their new arrival.
Rosedale also boasts a new baby boy, Jarrett Sorrell Green, born on September 1, weighing a hearty 9 lb. 15 oz. Congratulations to Miriam and George!
Welcome from the neighborhood and from St. Roch’s School to Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Ponnappa. Ponnu and his wife Raj are from India and are studying at Washington University. Their 12 year-old daughter Vandana is in the 7th grade at St. Roch’s. They live at present on Rosedale and will be a fine addition to the neighborhood. Do welcome them!
Finally, a whole year without a trip to the hospital, SDCC’s Secretary/Girl Friday, Anna Busch, had a much needed (and deserved) vacation away from it all; Denver, Flagstaff, Santa Fe, and Las Vegas. We hear she had a ball.
The results are in and it’s official: Steve Vossmeyer is now a genuine attorney; our congratulations! Dee Vossmeyer has just begun her own law studies at St. Louis U Law School, also being attended by Peg De Young of the 6200 block of Washington. It’s certainly fun to think of two prospective female lawyers right here in our neighborhood. Good luck to Peg and Dee! * * Another lady we can all be proud of is our own Chris Lange’s mother, Mrs. Mary Hebert, who has been listed in the newest WHO’S WHO IN AMERICAN WOMEN. An honor indeed, and our congratulations to Mrs. Hebert whose career in advertising and the field of medical libraianship has earned her this distinction. We knew Chris was a winner, but it must run in the family, too. St. Roch’s School Association held its annual “Moms and Dads Picnic” on Sept. 10 at B.J. and Nancy Young’s lovely home and pool in Parkview. Though it was a bit chilly for swimming, there was good food, pleasant company and a chance to meet fellow parents, some new to St. Roch’s this year. A fine time!
Rich and Joan Bowe have been busy working on putting in a kitchen, marvellously new right down to its Solarium. Crafty way to get to eat out, I must say.
We would like to plug all the October activities about to get the season underway, including the Rosedale “Meet the New Neighbors” party on October 7, and, of course, Halloween at St. Roch’s and elsewhere in the neighborhood, always a genuinely neighborly event. There will also be a smashing event here at the Four Corners, a royal dedication on the 16th of October, 1-3:30. Yes, everything is back in swing! See you everywhere in October.
Originally published in The Paper, October 1977.
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Archival transcription note: The printed ‘Herculanean,’ ‘An on Westgate’ and ‘libraianship’ are retained.
Original source: SD_Times1977_10.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.
