Monday, September 24, 2012
Head to the city's Community Center tonight at 7 to hear about German prisoners of war who worked in Sunset Hills and Jefferson Barracks in the 1940's.
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- Karlie Baker
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Monday, September 24, 2012
A St. Louis author will be discussing the city's connection to World War II at the Sunset Hills Historical Society's monthly program Monday evening. Italian and German prisoners of war lived and works at camps throughout Missouri, including South County. David Fiedler will focus on those that lived in Sunset Hills and nearby Jefferson Barracks, and worked at local farms. Fiedler will use maps and photos to help illustrate life at the camps. The presentation is free and open to the public. Those interested can meet at the Sunset Hills Community Center at 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Sunset Hills resident Al Moore's revised plan for the Paraclete includes a library and exhibit space. Neighbors still want more specific information on its impact to Tapawingo residents.
Nearly 20 individuals spoke during open comment after hearing a re-tooled plan for the Moore Cultural Center during Wednesday night's planning and zoning commission meeting, which is now being pitched as a community library. While several neighbors to the former Paraclete property said they found the new proposal encouraging, they asked planning commission members to table a decision until next month so all residents can discuss the revised project. “We don’t believe there’s enough information that’s been shared. It’s an eleventh-hour compromise,” said Manors of Tapawingo resident Don Hagen. “Additional details should be filed with the city in writing so the concerned citizens have time to properly consider what these details are.” In …
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Patch is among more than two dozen sponsors for Saturday's community event. Stop by and introduce yourself!
The Route 66 Classic Car Cruise is coming up, and it’s one of your first chances to meet Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch’s new editor! Pose with a classic car for our Facebook page, meet Local Editor Karlie Baker and other St. Louis-area Patchers, and enjoy the several other activities planned for Saturday’s all-day event. Look at vintage cars, catch live music, participate in games for all ages, and watch Irish dance. Attendees can also register for the poker run or passport game. The day kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m. The car show will be held at Sunset Ford, 11700 Gravois Rd. Festivities will end with a concert at Sunset Ford by Sh-Boom at 7 p.m. Admission is free, with all proceeds and donations to benefit the Children’s Tumor …
Saturday, July 21, 2012
A Sunset Hills Historical Society member asks: What do Sunset Hills residents call themselves?
Thursday, June 7, 2012
The granddaughter of Sunset Hills' historian Joyce Franklin is quickly following in her footsteps.
Most people can’t say that their lineage is traced back to George Washington or the Egyptians, but Julie Mroz can say that this is true. The granddaughter of Joyce Franklin, Sunset Hills Historical Society president, Mroz has been involved with genealogy her entire life in Sunset Hills. She was president of the Children of American Colonists, and now that she is older she is now involved in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Currently having their lineage traced back to the Magna Carta, Franklin and Mroz are working to trace further to the Egyptian pharaohs. “My grandmother is huge into genealogy, so she got me involved when I was younger,” Mroz said. “We are actually related to George Washington and no one believed me when I was …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Five generations of Sunset Auto ownership were honored by the Sunset Hills Historical Society Monday.
Storytelling was at a premium at Monday night’s Sunset Hills Historical Society meeting. The packed house came to reminisce with the Heutel family, who was celebrated for five generations at the helm of Sunset Auto. It also was the 100th anniversary of the business. Justin Heutel (fifth generation) introduced his dad, Tom, and his cousin, Pete, who also is a fifth generation, who manages the Waterloo, Ill., location. Justin currently is the accessories and service manager of Sunset Ford in Sunset Hills. Tom presented the birth and history of Sunset Ford, adding in the 100 years of family history. He joked that the family tree was a work in progress. Sunset Auto Repair and Supply Company, a gas station and auto repair shop on Gravois Road, …
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Nine World War II veterans received hand made quilts and plaques at Monday night's meeting.
Two years ago Sunset Hills Historical Society President Joyce Franklin was contacted by a lady who had recently bought a quilting machine. She wanted to quilt with a purpose. Franklin knew exactly what that purpose should be—honoring Sunset Hills’ World War II veterans. “We got recycled brand fabric for nothing, and I’ve given out 150 quilts for the past two years to World War II veterans,” Franklin said. Franklin started with giving female veterans, and at Monday’s Historical Society meeting, nine more quilts were given out to male vets. John Judd, district director from Senator Jim Lembke’s office, was present to hand out plaques to each of the recipients. “I am very pleased and proud to be here tonight to honor the veterans of World War…
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Local author Sandie Smith Grassino receives award for "Jefferson Barracks."
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- Jill Arnone
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The Sunset Hills Historical Society honored the Historian of the Year—local author Sandie Smith Grassino—with an award Monday. The ceremony was held in the Sunset Hills City Hall chambers and was followed by a cake and soft drink reception. Smith Grassino grew up on what was known as "Hunkler Hill," named for her great-grandfather’s Hunkler Feed Store. Begun in the 1880s, the feed store was located at Old Gravois Road in Sunset Hills, Mo., and is now owned by Friendship Village. She is the fifth generation still living on the same land as her family. Smith Grassino was commissioned by Arcadia Publishing to co-author, along with Art Schuermann, Jefferson Barracks. She is currently working on Sunset Hills for the same publisher’s "Images of …
