I finally got around to having another look at three books by and about the Cupples Products Corporation. They were given to me by Millie Durban whose husband, Richard, worked for Cupples from 1952 to 1978. The title of an earlier post of mine is, The Incredible and Phenomenal Cupples Corporation. I’ve added astounding to […]
Twenty-three Maplewood blocks took part in National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Over 500 hot dogs and 500 hamburgers (supplied by the city) were barbecued, according Police Officer Dustin Hoskins, who organized the event. At one of the block parties, on Marietta Avenue, John LeClerc, the interim police chief and Matt Nighbor, the interim […]
Skip Goez, Maplewood businessman since 1995, died this spring. Friends gathered to remember him on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Goez (pronounced gaze) was known for his mastery in setting up and repairing electric guitars. Jon Ferber had begun his own business, JF Guitar Works, within the same shop, which is continuing at the same location, at […]
St. Louis Magazine has named some top places to buy cheese, and two well-known Richmond Heights specialty shops were included. The Shops are: Parker’s Table, 7118 Oakland Avenue: “…everything you want a cheese shop to be: well-appointed with interesting, always-rotating selections; stocked with plenty of charcuterie and accouterments to round out your cheeseboard…” Starrs, 1135 […]
Looking Meadow Cafe is planning a soft opening on Saturday morning, Sept. 29. The cafe will be in in the former Stone Spiral space, at the corner of Sutton Boulevard and Lyndover Place. Owner Jamie Herman said the hours tomorrow will be the “usual hours” of 7am to 3pm.The vegan bakery and cafe has been […]
Hi Folks, Editor Miner and I are still stumbling in the dark as per getting this site up and running again. We know that a lot of the articles that are visible when you sign on to 40 South are very old. We just don’t know how to handle them. Until we can figure out […]
Some of you have noticed that 40 South is back, and it’s changed. It went away in the first place because it’s based on a WordPress theme, and apparently these themes have a lifespan. 40 South’s was going on 10 years, which is pretty old in WordPress years, I’ve learned. The good news is that […]
Just a few days back, I got a tip from our Community Development director, Laura Miller, that a ghost sign had been partially revealed during a remodeling project that was currently happening at the rear of the Katz Drugstore Building on the NW corner of Sutton and Manchester. By the time I arrived on the […]
These beautiful summer days are just not allowing me any time inside on the computer so let’s try this. Summer Reruns Saving Woodside Woodside was recently sold. Has anyone met the new owners? When I last stopped by I couldn’t spot any activity. These are page spreads from my book, Maplewood History – Volume Two. […]
Missouri Department of Transportation communications specialist, Andrew Gates, has sent a June 2023 update on the department’s work on Manchester Road. Maplewood and Brentwood should be wrapped up by the second week of July, with a few exceptions, he says. Over the next month, crews will be wrapping up resurfacing and striping Route 100 (Manchester […]
A sweeping reorganization of the Catholic church in St. Louis, announced last week, includes the closing of Immaculate Conception in Maplewood and St. Luke the Evangelist in Richmond Heights. Catholic News Agency — St. Louis Archdiocese reorganization will cut parishes from 178 to 134 Courier Tribune — Here are the Catholic parishes that will close […]
L’Arche St. Louis, in Maplewood, is seeking an overnight caregiver. The position includes full benefits. The compensation package includes 100% employer-paid insurance premiums and a 401(k) retirement plan. All details below. See link for details about L’Arche.
Or My Baby, He Wrote Me A Letter (apologies to the Box Tops). All right. Maybe you’ve been thinking, he’s carrying this a bit too far with all of these posts from his own family’s history. I do have some more posts about the history of Maplewood in mind. Previously unpublished, as well. I know […]
Owner of The Roughneck Grooming & Beard, Brad Jackson, says it’s time for a change, which includes closing his brick and mortar shop, at 7282 Manchester Road, after this weekend. Hey, Maplewood! After 7 amazing years, we’re making the hard decision to evolve and close The Roughneck Grooming & Beard Store in downtown Maplewood. This […]
My mother was 27 years old when she married my father in 1948. He was 22. They both were intelligent, sensitive, articulate, kind, caring, artistic, friendly, outdoorsy, non judgemental, unpretentious, tool users with well developed senses of humor. Of course, they were much, much more than what I have just written. How could I possibly […]
Area chiropractor, Dr. William Madosky, announced through a recent email to clients and on social media that he plans to retire at the end of June. His message is below. There are those moments when it becomes clear that a change needs to happen. For me, today is one of those moments. After conversations with […]
The 15th annual Mid County Taste of Maplewood is May 19 and 20. The info below is from the chamber’s website. See more here. The festival is a culmination of Maplewood and Richmond Heights’ most renowned restaurants, beloved boutiques, and unique specialty stores. In its 15th year the event’s vibe is distinct and unmistakable, radiating […]
There was a line on the sidewalk outside Prioritized Pastries Saturday morning. Those in line said it was due to open, but they weren’t sure when. The new bakery is at 2719 Sutton, the former location of Pie Oh My. The bakery is a dedicated vegan, gluten- and peanut-free facility, according to its website.
Maplewood Mayor Nikylan Knapper posted on Facebook on Friday that it’s been two years since she became mayor of Maplewood, and said she’s running for re-election in April 2024. She said, “I have done a lot of work for our community, but not all of my work is complete. Due to this, I will seek […]
Ora Marguerite Layman and Lowell Hobart Jackson, my maternal grandparents If you missed the first post of my historic family photos you can find it here. Also, I made a late addition of our family tree to that post that you may find interesting. This image is on a postcard. This is my mother’s handwriting. […]
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