Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Barbers......continued

     How in the world could the Kornerman forget HIS own barber? Richard Longworth and Tom Canfield both remembered Charley Moss, who worked in that little building on the southside of the street between Carroll and Greene on Seventh. You know, the one just a block east of BHS. Richard was headed in the right direction, namewise, but cited the wrong location. He wrote, "didn't Pete Moss (or maybe it was Pete's father) have a shop down a flight of outdoor steps beneath Meyer's Clothing?" Pete was Charley's son but we just mentioned where Charley's shop was actually located.
     Richard added, "I got my crewcuts from Tom Corl when I was a kid. Tom charged a quarter, but would play a game of cribbage after, double or nothing. I lost every time and had paid for some 50-cent haircuts by the time my father found out about it and put an end to it."
     Larry Jackson chimed in with his memory of  Henry, a barber in the Holst Hotel. Larry wrote, "Enjoyed the converation about barbers. The barber in the Holst Hotel was Henry (I have no recollection of his last name). My dad took me there as a kid for haircuts -$.50 back then in the late 40's.Henry, like most barbers of the day, had a one-size-fits-all cut that quickly fell out of favor when you really wanted a flatop at age 14. At the risk of starting a Best Haircut in Boone debate, I recall that Susan Jones' dad, at the shop located near the Mondt Hotel, was considered the go-to-guy for a flat-top cut. But truth be told, I had no idea there were so many barbers in town until I read the last two versions of the Korner. As always, like all of your readers, your work to keep KK going is greatly appreciated."
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     Larry also had a few words about Boyds. He wrote, "It was always a favorite. If I remember correctly, both John and Jim graduated from Iowa State and started the dairy in Boone upon their return from World War II duty. John and his family had a house on Fifth Street between Marshall and Story, located just a block north of my dad's Standard station and only a block or so from the dairy. I remember walking from the station with two empty half-gallon milk bottles to return and bringing back full ones for us to take home. Oh, and did I mention the chocolate/marshmallow malts? Nothing like it since that I have come across."
     Editors Note: Actually, it was brothers Gene and Jim that started the dairy. John was the son of Mr and Mrs Gene Boyd.
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     Oh, those Friday nights downtown in the 40's and 50's. Who could ever forget them. John Kueck hasn't. John sent a picture taken of he and his parents on one of those Friday nights and explained that a photographer would often take such photos and attempt to sell them to you. In the photo, John's dad looks very dapper. A nice hat, shirt and tie and a double-breasted suit. His mom is wearing a two-piece outfit and little Johnny has a nice looking sport jacket on. John wrote, "I have a second photo with just me and my dad, which makes me think that we posed for them even if they were candid while walking. I doubt that they do that today. Does anyone remember any more about this experience?"
     John added, "As a form of entertainment, we typically went downtown on Friday nights when the stores were open. We did not shop, but often stopped at my uncle Jule Kueck's jewelry store to visit. Did anyone else go downtown on Friday nights just for entertainment, socialization or, perhaps, window shopping. My parents always dressed up, which seems unusual in this day of casual dress. Since my dad worked in a foundry all his life, he probably enjoyed the chance to dress up. I'm not sure that I did. Keep up the great blog. I hope you know how much many of us enjoy it."
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     The Kornerman recalls those Friday nights much as John does. I recall that it was a big deal to get a car downtown early in the afternoon for the purpose of getting a "premiere" parking spot. Nobody would go down and sit in the car that early..........the purpose was to simply get the empty car there for occupancy later. People would sit in or on their cars and friends and relatives would come by, stop and visit. Popcorn and ice cream were special treats but the main purpose was simply socializing. Remember........television was new in, at least, some of those years and even then, pretty limited.
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     The Kornerman noted that in the members segment, a Carol Dahlgren Sharp had checked in. She stated that she spent her childhood in Boone but graduated from St. Joe's in Des Moines. She currently lives in Denton, TX..
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     Boone Area Deaths: Debbie Griswold, 59, Ogden.........Delores (Dodee) Craven Davis, 72, Council Bluffs, formerly of Boone. BHS-60. She worked for an attorney prior to retirement due to health issues. Boone area survivors include her sister Susan Davis and a nephew, Tyler Davis of Boone............Mark Anderson, 72, Boone. Grand Community-61. Worked as a mechanic for Groat Implement and Brooks Implement. Boone area survivors include his wife, Kathy, and son David of Boone, brother Mike of Pilot Mound, sisters Evelyn Swanson of Ogden, Joan Hull and Jill Loudon of Boone and brother-in-law Deck Crouch of Pilot Mound.
     Marty Dannatt reported to the Korner the death of Paul Clemenger, 63, of Papillion, NE. Korner readers may recall that Paul had communicated with us several times while fighting a serious illness. Although he left Boone with his family when he was a teenager, he never forgot the Boone community and his friends and classmates here. Marty wrote, "Paul passed away last Saturday. He really loved your column. He also came to our 45th Class of 1968 reunion in September and said that was one of his "happiest moments." He could not believe all of the people who remembered him. Paul was just really a nice guy." Services are being held today (Wednesday) in Papillion. www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com
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