Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

Peanuts in a Coke?

August 29, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

I know this may sound weird to you, but I didn’t realize that a lot of people never heard of this combo. Back in college in the late 60s, I was working in a photoengraving shop part-time and they had a Coke machine in the entry way. You know the … Read More

Ayres Advertising Reunion

June 27, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

L.S. Ayres Department store closed the doors downtown in January of 1992 — over 20 years ago! May Company had purchased the chain and moved all the management, buying, and advertising departments to St. Louis (over 1,200 employees lost their jobs with that merger). I had joined the Ayres Advertising … Read More

Benton House Events

June 6, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

The Historic Benton House at 312 S. Downey in Irvington is a neighborhood treasure that the residents of Irvington are very proud of. A group of very dedicated Irvingtonians work hard every year to raise money for the upkeep of this magnificent home built in 1873. The fund raising has … Read More

Decorator Home Tour Sneak Preview Review

April 18, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

I was privileged to see the home early and have a private tour from the St. Margaret’s Guild  Chairperson, Sue Roper. Sue really knows her stuff—not just the history of the house, which is fascinating, but the decorators and all the work that has gone into making this, in my … Read More

Clean Up in Irvington

April 18, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

Last Saturday morning April 14th, 20 of my neighbors, gathered at Patricia and Joe’s beautiful home for a quick bite of homemade egg McMuffins, rolls, donuts, coffee and juice. We all live in the first 3 blocks south of Washington Street on Butler, Julian or Hawthorne Ln. in Irvington. We … Read More