Historical March 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
January 31 was the St. Roch’s Progressive Dinner.
It was great to see so many neighbors and friends.
Mary Schmit and Delores Hoefel, both of 6100 McPherson, did a wonderful job of coordinating the evening.
And what a delight to finish the night in the still-new splendor of St. Roch’s Church Hall. Special kudos go to Dr. Margaret Kinsella (6200 Westminster) who, along with her husband hosted a large cocktail party, even though she had rather seriously injured her knee the night before. What a trouper!
All the hosts and hostesses deserve a pat on the back. Rave reviews were heard all around. How about some Macho Menus from the men of the Progressive Dinner? Karen and George Brown once again were in town for the Progressive Dinner. Long-time residents will remember Karen and George as former residents on the 5800 block of Pershing.
The Browns now reside in Jacksonville, Florida, but like to return for the Progressive Dinner and visit with old friends. Katie and Paul Kurtz, 6000 Washington, didn’t make it to the Progressive Dinner. Katie was in the hospital having given birth early that morning to their son, Paul James, who weighed six pounds, eight ounces. Katie wins the “Knock on Wood Award” for the best quotation of 1986.
At a Memorial Day party last spring — where there were a large number of children — Katie was heard to remark that she wasn’t sure she would ever be ready for the role of motherhood.
Even wood-knocking wouldn’t have helped; by then little Jimmy was on the way. Baby boys are abounding in the neighborhood. Alexander Schiller was born to BrittMarie and Jerome Schiller.
He weighed in at seven pounds, one ounce.
The Schillers live in the 6100 block of McPherson. Susan and David Fay, 6100 Kingsbury, are the proud parents of identical twins, Colin and Ian.
The boys, weighing seven pounds, two ounces and five pounds, twelve ounces respectively, were born on January 27.
They are the brothers of Miranda Fay, three. Unfortunately Jerry Berger scooped me on their story. Tom Klevorn, 6100 Washington, recently returned from a business trip to Brazil. Tom visited Campinas, Sao Paulo, Porto Alegre and other sites on his trip to a South American summer.
His wife Ginny claims he got his great tan scouting scantily clad women on the beach. Tom’s not commenting.
However, he must be on a roll, because no sooner did he return from Brazil, than he was packing his swim suit for California “sight-seeing.” Jean Eberle, a long-time resident until recently, has been made assistant to Margaret Patterson on her Creative Aging Program, which airs on KWMU (UMSL’s station) on Sundays from 7 to 8 p.m. Among other duties, Jean will be serving as an interviewer on the show. Jean is special to the Times, having served as one of the original staff.
She is also the mother of Tina Gerard of Westgate.
Congratulations to Hal and LuAnn Lansing of 6200 Washington.
The Lansings celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on February 9. Also celebrating an anniversary were Florence and Henry Burgdorf.
The Burgdorfs, 6100 Pershing, had their 52nd anniversary in January.
They are the parents of Arline Webb.
Speaking of the Webbs, after a casual invitation to join an adult-child bowling tournament at Brentwood Lanes last month, Richard Webb and daughter Erica found themselves qualified to participate at the state finals in Columbia this month. Next stop Washington, D.C.? Unfortunately condolences must be extended to a few families.
The neighborhood lost a couple of great “grandparent” figures last month. Helen Huffman, 6100 McPherson, passed away.
She is survived by Narnie Rosenthal, her sister, and Aaron Petty, her grandson. Roy Henry, a retired army sergeant and caterer, will also be missed.
He lived in 6100 Pershing.
And on January 2, Avis Carlson, long-time resident of the neighborhood, passed away.
Mrs. Carlson was active in community affairs and in recent years was a columnist for the Post-Dispatch.
The Cookie Party-fundraiser for the Times, was held on February 13 at the home of Sandy and Sue Rothschild. Guests were able to sample the prize winning cookies (as well as the also-rans). Did you get your commemorative mug? Call me (863-0947). to order one. Congrats to those who won the cookie contest, although many feel the judging was suspect. Judges included Guy Phillips and Heather Frampton of KY98, as well as “local celebrities.” Marvin Nodiff’s integrity as an honorary judge (he being the retiring cookie king) is now under scrutiny since his wife, Marcia Kerz, was one of the winners.
And who knows what makes Tom Hoerr feel qualified to judge.
He himself confided that he was unable to choose his own mother’s cookies in the last contest.
It was a fun night, however, and a great way to earn much needed funds.
The poem New Year’s Eve Letter to Friends, by David Clewell, 6100 Pershing, was the cover feature of Here & Now, a Webster University newsletter.
In addition to being a published poet, David is an assistant professor of literature and language at Webster. Don’t forget the St. Pat’s Party at St. Roch on March 14.
With a new format, including a follies and dancing, it promises to be a fun evening. See related article in this issue for more information.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1987.
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