St. Patrick’s day … the beginning of Spring — officially! … Easter … March has got it all over February, this year for sure. And in keeping with the unflagging mood of optimism, may we offer congratulations to Boulter and Karen Kelsey, of the 6000 block of Kingsbury, who just had a baby girl, their second daughter. And upcoming congratulations to Jeff and Nancy Shelton of the 6100 block of Westminster, who’ve just announced that they are expecting their first baby. Best wishes and congratulations to the Kelseys and the Sheltons.
Welcome indeed to those newcomers who were brave enough to move in the midst of the winter of ’78. On the 6100 block of Kingsbury, Kathy and Joe Pfeffer have recently moved into Lange’s former abode. Kathy is a free-lance photographer, and Joe is a psychologist, and the Pfeffers moved here from Northwoods. We look forward to meeting them soon.
On the 5800 block of Pershing, John and Carol Watkins and their beautiful baby girl have just moved into the West End Townhouse renovation recently completed there. Also on that block, Bryan Williams is already known to many of us, as he is the brother of Cecily Barker, of the 6100 block of Westminster. Bryan will be starting his own renovation soon, and we know he is welcomed on that busy block.
Also in Washington Heights, the 5800 block of Waterman welcomes the Griggs family, who moved in during January. We welcome all our new neighbors, as well as one of our “old” families, the McKees, who were able to move back into their fire-damaged home on the 6100 block of Westminster recently, with a little help from their friends. We’re glad to see them back where they belong!
All kinds of miscellany this month, so briefly, let us tell you that… The Hagoods, who formerly lived on the 6000 block of Westminster, have written from Alaska to say they’re doing fine and like it way up there. Second grader Julia Taylor, daughter of Morton and Pat Taylor of the 6200 block of McPherson, suffered a broken leg when a radiator fell; we understand the recovery will be somewhat long, and we know all Julie’s friends wish her well. Of course, at Children’s she has the advantage of having a neighbor as her teacher, too, as that’s where neighbor Karleen Hoerr works. Another of our children, Joshua Kohn, son of Bill and Pat Kohn, of the 6100 block of Kingsbury, added to his recently spotty health record by having a front tooth knocked out. Luck has not been with Joshua lately, and we trust all will be well with him for awhile.
Hospitalized recently was Dorothy Lloyd, of the 6000 block of McPherson, who is home now, we are glad to report; and Mary Bea Stout was also in the hospital recently but is home and fine.
Congratulations to Maggie Marcus of the 6000 block of Kingsbury, who just passed her oral exams for taking her PhD in the School of Social Work. No mean feat for anyone, and we offer our congratulations.
An impressive accomplishment by another neighbor: Charles Rhem, of the 6000 block of Pershing, whom many of you know from the Des Peres Library, graduated in February from the Police Academy, and is now working with the Airport Unit of the Police Department. Congratulations!
Just found out that one of the nicest couples we know, Dee and King Schoenfeld, are expecting their first baby in June. Dee and King have lived on the 6100 block of Westminster longer than most of us and have, among other activities, been involved in the rehabbing of houses hereabouts. We are very happy to say Congrats!
Our sympathy to Mrs. Mary Frances Ferguson, whose husband, retired Navy Captain W. H. Ferguson passed away in late December. The Fergusons have been residents of the 6100 block of Kingsbury for over 25 years, and all who knew Capt. Ferguson extend their condolences to his family. The Fergusons’ son Rob and his wife Jo Ann and daughter Pat have moved here, and we look forward to meeting them soon.
We also extend our sympathy to the family of C. S. Ponnappa, or “Ponnu”, as he was Called by those of us who were fortunate enough to have known him. Ponnu and his wife Raj and their daughter Vandana came to our neighborhood to be near Washington University and St. Roch’s School. They came from India only a year ago, giving up job security and home for the adventure of coming here. Ponnu’s sudden passing is a source of deep grief for many of us, and we know that many of you will remember him as we do, as a man of exceptional warmth and interest.
Originally published in The Paper, March 1978.
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