12-01-2006
( Reply#: 613 ) |
svea3 |
Hello,
My Uncle Edgar Peglow married Eleanor Minas in say 1954 at St Paul's Lutheran Church, I believe.Edgar is really a second cousin as he was my mother's first cousin. He still lives in Munster, I believe. I contacted my brother to find out more concrete information. Edgar was in charge of the close of the store. He has three children and the eldest is a physician who attended Hillsdale in Michigan. I know he has many photos of the Department store.
Linda OPMHS |
12-01-2006
( Reply#: 616 ) |
Tom J |
Linda:
Thanks. I looked up Edgar's phone number several months ago and gave him a call. We had a nice conversation. I hope to stop by to see Edgar and Eleanor one of these days when I visit The Region.
I would LOVE to see the pictures they have of the store and the store family. Maybe they would let me take them and scan them at Walmart or somewhere, so that I could have a CD with the pictures on it.
If anything else comes to mind, please post, or send me an email.
Thanks again.
Tom
Hammond High Class of 1967 |
12-01-2006
( Reply#: 618 ) |
svea3 |
Hi Tom '67
Among all the relatives who really know about Hammond is my brother, Alan. When he was in Med School at Northwestern, he did a milk route during the summers in the 50's. He now resides in Lafayette after doing a stint as a ER doc at Home Hospital after he retired from his regular practice here in Michigan.
I also am friends with Adele Flora, wife of the Dentist of the same name whose practice was on Columbia Avenue, I believe. She lives in LaPorte at a Senior Home. She would be a worthwhile visit for you, as she knows much. Al Capone was in her home church and she had the stories about him which she told me when I was about 8.
Has anyone ever written about Dittrich's Ice Cream? Yummy chocolate ice cream.
Linda OPMHS 60 |
12-01-2006
( Reply#: 619 ) |
Jim R |
My dad was a friend of Edward Peglow. At one point in time Edward was listed as my fathers executor of estate. Was Edward a stamp collector?
Harding Class of '67
Morton Class of '72 |
12-01-2006
( Reply#: 620 ) |
Tom J |
Jim:
I guess you are referring to Edgar Peglow? It was Edgar that ran the show at the Edward C. Minas Company after Clarence Minas (Edward C. Minas, Jr.) retired. I don't know if he collected stamps or not, but I guess your question was directed at Linda, so maybe she can tell you.
Tom
Hammond High Class of 1967 |
12-02-2006
( Reply#: 624 ) |
Jim R |
My bad, got the Edward of Edward C. Minas crossed with the Edgar of Edgar Peglow.
I still remember sitting in Edgar's office while he and my father talked.
Harding Class of '67
Morton Class of '72 |
12-02-2006
( Reply#: 625 ) |
svea3 |
HI
John Peglow was Edgar's father. He worked for, guess what, the RR! John married my great aunt Wilhelmena Stahley. Edgar is my first cousin once removed, I believe. As I vaguely recall he had many hobbies and being of his age, stamps were an integral part of his youth. He did do movies and I have a copy of his collection. He only had one VHS tape. My dad, Claude H Johnson, had 3 VHS tapes of his colored Kodak movies from the 40's. He was on the board which did the Civic Center. I have done the genealogy on the Lohse side to the 1840's. They were Saxens and all came from the same town in Germany. Three of my Lohse cousins went to Morton at the same time I did. There were more Lohse's than you could shake a stick at...the Lohse's were all about Hessville. |
03-01-2008
( Reply#: 1891 ) |
anteries |
Hi Tom J -
This is Dave Minas - We spoke several years ago - I would like to touch base with you again. I believe my e-mail addr. is in my profile - please send me a time or two when it would be convenient for me to give you a call.
Thanks
Dave
|
03-15-2008
( Reply#: 1906 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by anteries
Hi Tom J -
This is Dave Minas - We spoke several years ago - I would like to touch base with you again. I believe my e-mail addr. is in my profile - please send me a time or two when it would be convenient for me to give you a call.
Thanks
Dave
Dave:
I'm SO sorry, but I did not see this post until this morning, and I sent you an Email as soon as I read it. Unfortunately, your post was two weeks old by then. I hope you get my Email.
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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04-22-2008
( Reply#: 1959 ) |
bruceb |
As I mentioned in the thread about the book, my mother, Miriam Boschek, worked in the Minas store in the 1950s. She first sold handbags and later jewelry. I distinctly remember meeting Mr. Minas a number of times and also the floor manager (not the right title, but I just can't remember what that would have been) Katie Blust (I think I wrote Bloos, but her name was Blust, I believe). I remember Miss Blust as a buyer, showing us new handbags when I was only 7 or 8 years old. My mother really liked working in the store and was a very dedicated and loyal employee.
I was back in Hammond a number of years ago for my 40th high school class reunion and was sad to see what had become of the Minas State Street store. Now, Google Earth shows me that there is nothing at all left of it, but a bunch of memories. It was a good store with style and integrity. Those things don't seem to be valued much anymore. |
04-22-2008
( Reply#: 1961 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by bruceb
As I mentioned in the thread about the book, my mother, Miriam Boschek, worked in the Minas store in the 1950s. She first sold handbags and later jewelry. I distinctly remember meeting Mr. Minas a number of times and also the floor manager (not the right title, but I just can't remember what that would have been) Katie Blust (I think I wrote Bloos, but her name was Blust, I believe). I remember Miss Blust as a buyer, showing us new handbags when I was only 7 or 8 years old. My mother really liked working in the store and was a very dedicated and loyal employee.
I was back in Hammond a number of years ago for my 40th high school class reunion and was sad to see what had become of the Minas State Street store. Now, Google Earth shows me that there is nothing at all left of it, but a bunch of memories. It was a good store with style and integrity. Those things don't seem to be valued much anymore.
Bruce, I am SO glad you posted! We need to have a long talk, or at least exchange some long Emails. I'm the kid of a long time Minas employee too, Paul Johnson, who managed the outdoor parking lot and the parking garage at Minas's. You are eight years my senior, but I'll bet we would have some common memories.
The Floor Walker you mentioned would have been Mr. Herb Poppe. Does that name ring a bell?
Tom Johnson
EDIT:
Meant to tell you that you hit the nail right on the head when you said that the Minas store had style and integrity and that neither count for very much in this day and age of retailing. It's ALL about price and convenience nowadays. Did you read my essay about Downtown Hammond here at Sheptalk? I wish you would write something of your own about YOUR memories of Downtown and post it. I'll bet you could come up with something that I would thoroughly enjoy reading.
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06-27-2008
( Reply#: 2090 ) |
KLKD |
Just thought I would add that a few of my relatives had ties to the Edward C. Minas store.
1. My Great Grandparents Theodore and Emma Kuschel rented a house on 173rd Street from Edward C. Minas in the early 1950's until 1960 when my Great Grandmother Emma died.
2. My Great Aunt Lillian worked for Edward C. Minas store for many years in the furniture department in the office from the early 50's until sometime in the mid 70's. She is still alive and living in a Fort Wayne, IN nursing home. She is in her 90's.
3. My Grandmother Virginia Laird also worked in the furniture department in sales during the early 70's. This is my mother's mother. She passed away in 1991
Karen
Born in Hammond |
07-03-2008
( Reply#: 2094 ) |
Tom J |
Karen:
Thanks for sharing.
That name, "Lillian," sounds familiar to me. What would her last name have been during her Minas career?
The folks whom I would possibly remember would have had to have worked at Minas's during the 1950s or 1960s, as you say Lillian did.
Tom
quote:
Originally posted by KLKD
Just thought I would add that a few of my relatives had ties to the Edward C. Minas store.
1. My Great Grandparents Theodore and Emma Kuschel rented a house on 173rd Street from Edward C. Minas in the early 1950's until 1960 when my Great Grandmother Emma died.
2. My Great Aunt Lillian worked for Edward C. Minas store for many years in the furniture department in the office from the early 50's until sometime in the mid 70's. She is still alive and living in a Fort Wayne, IN nursing home. She is in her 90's.
3. My Grandmother Virginia Laird also worked in the furniture department in sales during the early 70's. This is my mother's mother. She passed away in 1991
Karen
Born in Hammond
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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07-20-2008
( Reply#: 2144 ) |
KLKD |
Tom, sorry I just saw your question.....Lillian's married name was Mitchell. Hope that helps.
quote:
Originally posted by Tom J
Karen:
Thanks for sharing.
That name, "Lillian," sounds familiar to me. What would her last name have been during her Minas career?
The folks whom I would possibly remember would have had to have worked at Minas's during the 1950s or 1960s, as you say Lillian did.
Tom
quote:
Originally posted by KLKD
Just thought I would add that a few of my relatives had ties to the Edward C. Minas store.
1. My Great Grandparents Theodore and Emma Kuschel rented a house on 173rd Street from Edward C. Minas in the early 1950's until 1960 when my Great Grandmother Emma died.
2. My Great Aunt Lillian worked for Edward C. Minas store for many years in the furniture department in the office from the early 50's until sometime in the mid 70's. She is still alive and living in a Fort Wayne, IN nursing home. She is in her 90's.
3. My Grandmother Virginia Laird also worked in the furniture department in sales during the early 70's. This is my mother's mother. She passed away in 1991
Karen
Born in Hammond
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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Karen
Born in Hammond |
07-25-2008
( Reply#: 2156 ) |
Green |
HI
My name is Richard Green. My dad worked there I guess some 40 plus years. He was the Men's merchandiser for Minas'. We considered Willard (and his mother) a very close friend for years.
My Dad was also pretty close to Karl even when he moved out to Arizona. He almost went to work for him at one time.
I am living in Abilene Kansas now (my wife from Calumet city).
I lost touch of Eddie Minas some years back. Somewhere we had a copy of hte manuscript of a book Eddie was writing on Minas. Anyone know if it was ever published?
Richard Green |
07-25-2008
( Reply#: 2157 ) |
Green |
Duh
I found this site just before I left work today. I was so excited to see something about Minas - I forgot to say my Dad was
Fred W. Green.
Tom - yes I believe Edgar did collect stamps (perhaps coins too). As i remember he bought sheets and plate blocks. He bought some plate blocks of the nursing stamps for me as I remember. Sometime in te 60's I think.
Dave - how are you related the Minas family?
Richard Green |
07-25-2008
( Reply#: 2158 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by Green
HI
My name is Richard Green. My dad worked there I guess some 40 plus years. He was the Men's merchandiser for Minas'. We considered Willard (and his mother) a very close friend for years.
My Dad was also pretty close to Karl even when he moved out to Arizona. He almost went to work for him at one time.
I am living in Abilene Kansas now (my wife from Calumet city).
I lost touch of Eddie Minas some years back. Somewhere we had a copy of hte manuscript of a book Eddie was writing on Minas. Anyone know if it was ever published?
Richard Green
So glad you posted, Richard! I knew your dad, but not real well. His name was Fred, right?
My dad worked at Minas's for 37 years, I believe. Did you know Paul Johnson, the one-armed man who managed the outdoor parking lot and the four story parking garage? That was my pop. He passed away in September of 1994.
Eddie Minas is in Seattle, and I can fix you up with contact info, if you want to send me a private message.
I have seen the transcript of the book you are talking about. Eddie was kind enough to send it to me, and I sent it back after keeping it for a couple months or so.
The book was never published, but it is supposed to be published this fall, according to Dave Minas, Eddie's son.
I'll bet we know a LOT of the same people, Richard. Send me a private message.
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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07-25-2008
( Reply#: 2159 ) |
Green |
Tom
I most certainly do remember your Dad. He was a wonderful man. I worked for him for 1 summer in the garage. Would have been int eearly sixties I think. What a nice guy!
Do you remember a guy that would have worked for your father called "Alabam" from Alabama?
And yes - my Dad was Fred
Richard Green |
07-25-2008
( Reply#: 2161 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by Green
Tom
I most certainly do remember your Dad. He was a wonderful man. I worked for him for 1 summer in the garage. Would have been int eearly sixties I think. What a nice guy!
Do you remember a guy that would have worked for your father called "Alabam" from Alabama?
And yes - my Dad was Fred
Richard Green
Richard:
Oh, man, let's PLEASE have a nice, long chat about the "good old days," OK? I'll send you a private message with my email address and phone number.
Oh, sure I remember "Alabama." I think his last name was Hughes, right? Can't remember his first name, because everyone called him "Alabama." We got a big laugh out of some of the things he said. One time he told us that he had a "mild severe" headache.
Thanks for the kind words about my dad. He WAS quite a fine man, and I consider myself to have been very blessed to have him as my dad. Dad was very friendly, and people could always count on him to be the same person each time they encountered him. Dad was never in too much of a hurry to stop and talk for a few minutes. I sure miss him.
Let's talk!
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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07-25-2008
( Reply#: 2162 ) |
Green |
Yes - I think you were blessed as well. I had a lot of repsect for your Dad, because the memory that is coming back of him i somewhat slender but tall - I remember tall - I was a little kid when I first knew him.
I think people like my Dad and they were nice to me as a result
But I remember your Dad was especially mice to me, always said "hello Richie" to me. I remeber how surprised I was about his arm, and I felt pretty sad as I did not understand it when I was so little. I think Dad explained it to me.
I just read through the other posts and I do remember MS. Bloost ( that's they way they pronounced it anyway) She was pretty "out here" as I remember.
And than you for bringing back the memory of Herb Poppe too.
Wow the memories are flooding back.
I sent you my e-mail
Richard Green |
07-25-2008
( Reply#: 2163 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by Green
Yes - I think you were blessed as well. I had a lot of repsect for your Dad, because the memory that is coming back of him i somewhat slender but tall - I remember tall - I was a little kid when I first knew him.
I think people like my Dad and they were nice to me as a result
But I remember your Dad was especially mice to me, always said "hello Richie" to me. I remeber how surprised I was about his arm, and I felt pretty sad as I did not understand it when I was so little. I think Dad explained it to me.
I just read through the other posts and I do remember MS. Bloost ( that's they way they pronounced it anyway) She was pretty "out here" as I remember.
And than you for bringing back the memory of Herb Poppe too.
Wow the memories are flooding back.
I sent you my e-mail
Richard Green
Like I said, I didn't know your dad well, but what I did know about him was all good. I never heard anyone say anything derogatory about him. I think he was very well respected and well liked among his fellow Minas employees.
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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07-26-2008
( Reply#: 2165 ) |
Green |
Tom
A Humurous story to relate about Alabam. I decided to post it here as any other familiar with Minas could see it.
The summer I worked in the garage for your father - Alabam was assigned as kida my mentor and supervisor. I really enjoyed him, he was nice and really funny most times.
Now anyone who knew Alabam knew he had a very very deep drawl - at least to someone in our area.
Alaabam did not at least sound like he had much formal education and I'm sure some may have thought he was a little "slow".
One day after an especially heavy rain he was over trying to figure out how to get water out of the corners of the garage.
You will remember what a remarkable bit of architecture that garage was since your Dad ran it. Unheard of out of the big cities -even unmatched still today in Hammond I'm sure. It was a very expensive addition and a landmark in Hammond
He called me over, "Looky here, Richard".
I wondered what new job I'd get today. I liked taking and stamping tickets - easy job for sure. And most everyone got free parking if they just went into the store they got it stamped.
"Richard", he said, "Do you suppose one of those educated fellas built this garage?".
I replied that that was probably true.
He then pointed to the drains that were a full two feet higher than the pool of water left in the corners of the garage.
"How do you suppose he went all those years to college and doesn't even know water runs downhill?"
It was that year that I first realized books and college did not define a Man's intelligence. He knew everything he needed to know. He may have been one of the most logical men I ever knew.
I have told this story at least 200 times in my life. It defines what hard working men of simple means can do and know. When I have heard somone being critized for their difficulty understanding something I try to remember it.
It is remarkable how the simplest people can leave such an good and repsectful impression on us over the years.
Richard Green |
07-26-2008
( Reply#: 2166 ) |
Tom J |
Rich:
Now that is a nice story. It does have a moral, doesn't it? Common sense can be a lot more valuable than some fancy education. Nothing says a man cannot have both a good education AND common sense, but the best education in the world cannot make up for lack of common sense.
Alabama was definitely a good man.
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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09-08-2008
( Reply#: 2287 ) |
dilligaf717 |
Edward C. Minas III and I were best friends when I went to school in Munster. Last I heard, he was living in Washington state I believe. We used to go on bicycle trips with the Calumet Wheelers. I remember taking several 25 and 50 milers. That would kill me now. I'd be pulling that skinny seat out of my rear end for a week. Still have my old Schwinn 10 speed from high school hanging from the rafters in the stables.
Jim
Still runnin against the wind. |
09-08-2008
( Reply#: 2292 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by dilligaf717
Edward C. Minas III and I were best friends when I went to school in Munster. Last I heard, he was living in Washington state I believe. We used to go on bicycle trips with the Calumet Wheelers. I remember taking several 25 and 50 milers. That would kill me now. I'd be pulling that skinny seat out of my rear end for a week. Still have my old Schwinn 10 speed from high school hanging from the rafters in the stables.
Jim
Still runnin against the wind.
Jim:
I can put you in contact with Eddie Minas, if you are interested. Send me a PM, and in my reply I can give you his phone number and Email address.
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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05-24-2009
( Reply#: 3107 ) |
cherilynn64 |
Hi everyone,
I am not from Hammond - my mother was born there and her parents were born in the area.
Some of you mentioned my grandfather - he is Herb Poppe and he was a floor walker. We used to go up to Hammond for summer vacations to visit our mom's side of the family, and our grandmother would take us to Minas to see Grandpa. I remember the cool old elevator that had some gate in front of it, and a guy who would operate it. So neat!
My grandfather is 95, 96 later this year. He and my grandmother, 96, are still living. He lives in Schereville (I hope I spelled that right) with his son and family. My grandmother unfortunately just moved in this year to St Anthony's memory care unit in Crown Point due to memory problems. However, both are great, going strong, and they will have been married 75 years this September.
My grandpa still loves to talk with anyone and everyone, so if anyone wants to get in touch, email me and I'll be happy to talk with you.
BTW, my brother literally stumbled upon this thread looking up something else. The amazing power of Google, LOL.......glad some of you have fond memories of our grandfather. He still is the same, even at 95!
Cheri Robertson
Fountain Hills, AZ |
05-25-2009
( Reply#: 3108 ) |
Tom J |
Cheri:
Glad your brother found us and put you onto us.
I talked on the phone with your grandpa not too long ago. He sure seemed to still have a sharp mind, and it was fun talking to him. He and my dad knew each other for many years as fellow Minas employees.
The Minas employees usually referred to themselves as the Minas Store Family, and they truly were like a big family.
Tom
A 1967 Graduate of Hammond High who cherishes his memories of growing up in the Hammond of the 1950's and 1960's. Bring back those days!
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06-08-2009
( Reply#: 3176 ) |
Checko |
quote:
Originally posted by Tom J
I would love to hear from anyone who has a connection to the Edward C. Minas Company, whether they actually worked there themselves or had relatives who did.
My Dad worked there for many years. He managed the parking lot and parking garage until he retired in 1978.
Dad lost his left arm in a hunting accident when he was a teenager, and many people remembered Dad as "the one-armed man at Minas's Parking Garage." His name was Paul.
Tom
Hammond High Class of 1967
|
06-08-2009
( Reply#: 3177 ) |
Checko |
My mother-in-law, Anna Cechovic worked at Minas during the late 60's into the early 70"s. My aunt Peggy Spear also worked there in the 40's or 50's, I believe. I also have a cut glass candy/relish dish that has the Edward C Minas name and a date on it for some special occasion.
June |
06-08-2009
( Reply#: 3179 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by Checko
My mother-in-law, Anna Cechovic worked at Minas during the late 60's into the early 70"s. My aunt Peggy Spear also worked there in the 40's or 50's, I believe. I also have a cut glass candy/relish dish that has the Edward C Minas name and a date on it for some special occasion.
June
June:
Thanks for posting! I know my dad would have to have known your mother-in-law. What department did she work in? Do you know? Dad probably knew your aunt also. What department did she work in?
Tom |
06-15-2009
( Reply#: 3195 ) |
Nannerz |
I am new to the forum, but love reading all the entries.
My Aunt, Cora Lee Fox ran Human Resources at Edward C. Minas
and retired from there. She had to have been there for 30+ years.
My sister and sister in law also worked
there in the 60's. She claimed that Mr. Minas was a very
generous man and good to all his employees.
Nannerz |
06-15-2009
( Reply#: 3198 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by Nannerz
I am new to the forum, but love reading all the entries.
My Aunt, Cora Lee Fox ran Human Resources at Edward C. Minas
and retired from there. She had to have been there for 30+ years.
My sister and sister in law also worked
there in the 60's. She claimed that Mr. Minas was a very
generous man and good to all his employees.
Nannerz
COOL BEANS! I'm so glad that you have found your way to this forum!
I knew "Mrs. Fox," since I was a part time employee off and on for a few years. She was "feared" in a similar way that the principal at school was feared. It was usually not a good thing to have to go see Mrs. Fox.
She was an extremely classy lady who was respected by everyone. It was because of her position that people were intimidated about seeing her, not because she was unfriendly or anything.
My dad worked at Minas's for about 37 years, so I know some of your family members would know him. I have already posted about him, so I won't go back into that again.
Tom |
06-16-2009
( Reply#: 3211 ) |
Nannerz |
Yes, my Aunt Cora Lee Fox was one tough cookie, but a very classy one. She passed away just a few years ago. I am not surprised that everyone feared her. She ran a very tight ship. My sister, Sue Hawkins (Kramer) worked at Minas, also, and was terrified of her. Yes, when you got "summoned" to her office you were in big trouble!
Nannerz |
08-29-2009
( Reply#: 3700 ) |
wcc62 |
quote:
Originally posted by cherilynn64
Hi everyone,
I am not from Hammond - my mother was born there and her parents were born in the area.
Some of you mentioned my grandfather - he is Herb Poppe and he was a floor walker. We used to go up to Hammond for summer vacations to visit our mom's side of the family, and our grandmother would take us to Minas to see Grandpa. I remember the cool old elevator that had some gate in front of it, and a guy who would operate it. So neat!
My grandfather is 95, 96 later this year. He and my grandmother, 96, are still living. He lives in Schereville (I hope I spelled that right) with his son and family. My grandmother unfortunately just moved in this year to St Anthony's memory care unit in Crown Point due to memory problems. However, both are great, going strong, and they will have been married 75 years this September.
My grandpa still loves to talk with anyone and everyone, so if anyone wants to get in touch, email me and I'll be happy to talk with you.
BTW, my brother literally stumbled upon this thread looking up something else. The amazing power of Google, LOL.......glad some of you have fond memories of our grandfather. He still is the same, even at 95!
Cheri Robertson
Fountain Hills, AZ
|
08-29-2009
( Reply#: 3701 ) |
wcc62 |
quote:
Originally posted by cherilynn64
Hi everyone,
I am not from Hammond - my mother was born there and her parents were born in the area.
Some of you mentioned my grandfather - he is Herb Poppe and he was a floor walker. We used to go up to Hammond for summer vacations to visit our mom's side of the family, and our grandmother would take us to Minas to see Grandpa. I remember the cool old elevator that had some gate in front of it, and a guy who would operate it. So neat!
My grandfather is 95, 96 later this year. He and my grandmother, 96, are still living. He lives in Schereville (I hope I spelled that right) with his son and family. My grandmother unfortunately just moved in this year to St Anthony's memory care unit in Crown Point due to memory problems. However, both are great, going strong, and they will have been married 75 years this September.
My grandpa still loves to talk with anyone and everyone, so if anyone wants to get in touch, email me and I'll be happy to talk with you.
BTW, my brother literally stumbled upon this thread looking up something else. The amazing power of Google, LOL.......glad some of you have fond memories of our grandfather. He still is the same, even at 95!
Cheri Robertson
Fountain Hills, AZ
|
08-29-2009
( Reply#: 3702 ) |
wcc62 |
I can well remember your grandfather even before he worked for Minas & Co. He and Bob owned Kenwood Food Shoppe on Hohman Avenue for many years. That wwas one of the many small locally owned markets in Hammond.quote:
Originally posted by wcc62
quote:
Originally posted by cherilynn64
Hi everyone,
I am not from Hammond - my mother was born there and her parents were born in the area.
Some of you mentioned my grandfather - he is Herb Poppe and he was a floor walker. We used to go up to Hammond for summer vacations to visit our mom's side of the family, and our grandmother would take us to Minas to see Grandpa. I remember the cool old elevator that had some gate in front of it, and a guy who would operate it. So neat!
My grandfather is 95, 96 later this year. He and my grandmother, 96, are still living. He lives in Schereville (I hope I spelled that right) with his son and family. My grandmother unfortunately just moved in this year to St Anthony's memory care unit in Crown Point due to memory problems. However, both are great, going strong, and they will have been married 75 years this September.
My grandpa still loves to talk with anyone and everyone, so if anyone wants to get in touch, email me and I'll be happy to talk with you.
BTW, my brother literally stumbled upon this thread looking up something else. The amazing power of Google, LOL.......glad some of you have fond memories of our grandfather. He still is the same, even at 95!
Cheri Robertson
Fountain Hills, AZ
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09-03-2009
( Reply#: 3736 ) |
plpd |
My father, Edgar Peglow, passed away on September 2, 2009.
Link to obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=edgar-l-peglow&pid=132210533
I enjoyed reading so many wonderful memories. I plan to show them to my mom (Eleanor Minas Peglow) sometime soon. I recognized all of the names! Besides growing up with the Hammond store "family," I was the company Comptroller in the late 70s and early 80s.
Thanks to all for sharing your memories of Edward C. Minas Co.
I'll look forward to future posts.
Pamela Peglow Daniels
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09-04-2009
( Reply#: 3737 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by plpd
My father, Edgar Peglow, passed away on September 2, 2009.
Link to obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=edgar-l-peglow&pid=132210533
I enjoyed reading so many wonderful memories. I plan to show them to my mom (Eleanor Minas Peglow) sometime soon. I recognized all of the names! Besides growing up with the Hammond store "family," I was the company Comptroller in the late 70s and early 80s.
Thanks to all for sharing your memories of Edward C. Minas Co.
I'll look forward to future posts.
Pamela Peglow Daniels
Pamela:
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your dad.
I hope you will stick around and participate in the conversations here at Sheptalk.
Tom |
09-04-2009
( Reply#: 3738 ) |
FloridaKelly |
Hi Pamela,
Please extend my deepest sympathies to you and your Family. I remember your Dad as a very friendly man. Excellent dresser!
I first met your Dad when he use to get carryouts from Cam Lan. Your Dad continued to get carryouts after my Dad opened Ho Sai Gai in Highland.
Kelly Sang
My father, Edgar Peglow, passed away on September 2, 2009.
Link to obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=edgar-l-peglow&pid=132210533
I enjoyed reading so many wonderful memories. I plan to show them to my mom (Eleanor Minas Peglow) sometime soon. I recognized all of the names! Besides growing up with the Hammond store "family," I was the company Comptroller in the late 70s and early 80s.
Thanks to all for sharing your memories of Edward C. Minas Co.
I'll look forward to future posts.
Pamela Peglow Daniels
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09-28-2009
( Reply#: 3809 ) |
cherilynn64 |
[quote]Originally posted by wcc62
I can well remember your grandfather even before he worked for Minas & Co. He and Bob owned Kenwood Food Shoppe on Hohman Avenue for many years. That wwas one of the many small locally owned markets in Hammond.[quote]Originally posted by wcc62
Hi again,
Thank you for those who replied that have memories of my grandfather Herb Poppe.
Just an FYI, I flew up there for their 75th wedding anniversary which was held on exactly the day they were married - Sept 12. The maid of honor in 1934 was my grandmother's older sister, and she was present for it. There is also a bridesmaid still living - not bad for a 1934 wedding!
I have submitted their anniversary information to the local paper up there called the Northwest Indiana Times. I'm hoping the write up will be in next weekend's paper or soon after. I included his employment at the Minas store and also the family owned grocery store in Hammond, so hopefully they will include all that in the article.
Look for it sometime soon or check the online website. They are still doing well and I know he'd love to hear from anyone who remembers him.
Cheri [:)] |
01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4494 ) |
EastHammondBoomer |
I know this topic hasn't been discussed for some time now, but I just wanted to chime in with a few thoughts and memories of one of the flagship landmarks of the Downtown Hammond I miss.
I seem to recall Minas’ had what seemed to be a observation platform between flors as you walked up the stairs…does anyone else remember this? As a kid I used to like peering out with a bird’s eye view of the shoppers and clerks down below. I also remember the men’s’ room in the basement had these cool dark blue/violet colored block-glass cubes in the ceiling which were actually little “sky-lights”. A person would see them embedded in the sidewalk up on State Street as they walked over the washrooms.
Who could forget the nice elevator assistants with the white gloves?
My oldest sister worked as a sales clerk one summer. She would eat lunch at Gene’s diner a few doors east of Minas’.
My mother was a housekeeper for Mr. Minas for a few years. It was a beautiful house as I recall.
I know this thread is about Minas’ but I also have a ton of memories about Penney’s, Goldblatts, Jupiter, Alexander’s (books and mags), Walgreens, Woolworths, Millekins (sp?), Pla-Time, Army-Navy Surplus, Wayne’s & Logan’s trick shops…well, I could go on and on about other stores and theaters.
Dave |
01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4495 ) |
BobK |
Dave, don't worry about how old a particular thread is, if you have input or comment got to it.
I couldn't remember if the glass blocks were at Minas or Goldblatt's.
Bob
[img]http://home.comcast.net/~rkekeis/Bob1.jpg[/img] |
01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4499 ) |
Tom J |
quote:
Originally posted by EastHammondBoomer
I know this topic hasn't been discussed for some time now, but I just wanted to chime in with a few thoughts and memories of one of the flagship landmarks of the Downtown Hammond I miss.
I seem to recall Minas’ had what seemed to be a observation platform between flors as you walked up the stairs…does anyone else remember this? As a kid I used to like peering out with a bird’s eye view of the shoppers and clerks down below. I also remember the men’s’ room in the basement had these cool dark blue/violet colored block-glass cubes in the ceiling which were actually little “sky-lights”. A person would see them embedded in the sidewalk up on State Street as they walked over the washrooms.
Who could forget the nice elevator assistants with the white gloves?
My oldest sister worked as a sales clerk one summer. She would eat lunch at Gene’s diner a few doors east of Minas’.
My mother was a housekeeper for Mr. Minas for a few years. It was a beautiful house as I recall.
I know this thread is about Minas’ but I also have a ton of memories about Penney’s, Goldblatts, Jupiter, Alexander’s (books and mags), Walgreens, Woolworths, Millekins (sp?), Pla-Time, Army-Navy Surplus, Wayne’s & Logan’s trick shops…well, I could go on and on about other stores and theaters.
Dave
Dave:
WELCOME to Sheptalk! I am so glad that you have found us.
Please feel free to share any and all of your "Region" memories.
There is a thread dedicated to "Downtown Hammond," if you would like to share memories of other stores. Just go ahead and post them here, if you would rather. Like Bob said, we don't worry to much about threads drifting off topic around here.
Where in East Hammond did you live?
Tom
P.S.
I certainly do remember the mezzanine, if that is the proper term, between floors at Minas's. I also remember the elevator lady with the white gloves. |
01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4500 ) |
EastHammondBoomer |
quote:
Originally posted by Tom J
quote:
Originally posted by EastHammondBoomer
I know this topic hasn't been discussed for some time now, but I just wanted to chime in with a few thoughts and memories of one of the flagship landmarks of the Downtown Hammond I miss.
I seem to recall Minas’ had what seemed to be a observation platform between flors as you walked up the stairs…does anyone else remember this? As a kid I used to like peering out with a bird’s eye view of the shoppers and clerks down below. I also remember the men’s’ room in the basement had these cool dark blue/violet colored block-glass cubes in the ceiling which were actually little “sky-lights”. A person would see them embedded in the sidewalk up on State Street as they walked over the washrooms.
Who could forget the nice elevator assistants with the white gloves?
My oldest sister worked as a sales clerk one summer. She would eat lunch at Gene’s diner a few doors east of Minas’.
My mother was a housekeeper for Mr. Minas for a few years. It was a beautiful house as I recall.
I know this thread is about Minas’ but I also have a ton of memories about Penney’s, Goldblatts, Jupiter, Alexander’s (books and mags), Walgreens, Woolworths, Millekins (sp?), Pla-Time, Army-Navy Surplus, Wayne’s & Logan’s trick shops…well, I could go on and on about other stores and theaters.
Dave
Dave:
WELCOME to Sheptalk! I am so glad that you have found us.
Please feel free to share any and all of your "Region" memories.
There is a thread dedicated to "Downtown Hammond," if you would like to share memories of other stores. Just do ahead and post them here, if you would rather. Like Bob said, we don't worry to much about threads drifting off topic around here.
Where in East Hammond did you live?
Tom
P.S.
I certainly do remember the mezzanine, if that is the proper term, between floors at Minas's. I also remember the elevator lady with the white gloves.
Thanks, Tom.
Well, as I recall, Hammond sorta has an “L” shape to it. I don’t really know why my childhood home location was listed as East but I grew up on the 1100 block of Truman Street. It’s one block south of Michigan Street near Columbia Park.
I’ll be the first to admit my childhood area was nothing glamorous – more like industrial blue collar. Some referred to it as ghetto but that’s okay. I cherish the good and inspirational memories of the good people who were my friends and neighbors regardless of the property value of that environment. If anything, coming from that area has made me more tolerant of tough times and more appreciative of simple luxuries which were few and far between back then.
My dad worked in the mills (Youngstown Sheet & Tube). Now where I live in Louisville there is a pair of railroad tracks coming out of the Ford Truck Plant. Whenever I hear a distant train horn at night it’s like I’m back at my Hammond home close to the train tracks between Logan Street and Willow Court.
That’s a little of my Hammond background. Thanks again for the welcoming to this forum. I feel as though Downtown Hammond is like a lost civilization.
Dave |
01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4501 ) |
Tom J |
Dave:
Not a thing wrong with your neighborhood, at least not back in the "good old days."
Don't guess you would know Tom Brown, Kenny Neal, John Zellers, or Bill Chandler do you? I don't know how old you are, but those guys are all my age, which is 60 (whoa, that is OLD!), and they lived in the same general area. They might have been a little closer to Calumet Avenue, though.
Tom |
01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4502 ) |
EastHammondBoomer |
Tom,
Can't say I know those names but then again maybe I have seen them or know people who know them. I'm just about to turn 51 in 10 days.
Davequote:
Originally posted by Tom J
Dave:
Not a thing wrong with your neighborhood, at least not back in the "good old days."
Don't guess you would know Tom Brown, Kenny Neal, John Zellers, or Bill Chandler do you? I don't know how old you are, but those guys are all my age, which is 60 (whoa, that is OLD!), and they lived in the same general area. They might have been a little closer to Calumet Avenue, though.
Tom
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01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4504 ) |
Tom J |
OK, you're just a youngster, then. [:)]
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01-06-2010
( Reply#: 4505 ) |
Tom J |
Oh, I forgot to mention it in my first reply, Dave, but I have eaten many lunches at Gene's Restaurant. My dad worked for Minas's for 37 years, and he would often eat at Gene's. I worked part time for Minas's off and on, and I would eat at Gene's pretty often myself.
Tom |
01-07-2010
( Reply#: 4511 ) |
tom w |
Dave; What a neat addition to our forums you are. I lived in Hammond many years and never knew that about Minas' sidewalk! I did know Eugene from Genes Restaurant. He was Gil Fitches manager across the street from where Genes was on State Street. Gil Fitch owned the Pig Sandwich Shop. I worked there part time while going to Tech when their aviation shop was downtown. Welcome and please post often. Tom W |
01-07-2010
( Reply#: 4512 ) |
EastHammondBoomer |
To Tom W, Tom J, Bob K and any future fellow posters: THANKS for the warm welcome. I used to have a vast library of vintage photos of Hammond and NW Indiana (E.C., The Harbor, Whiting, etc.) but unfortunately I lost all that before I could save it onto a CD. From time to time I'll try to share the photos, links or memories just as all you have done so. I feel at home here on this web site.
Forgive my going on and on, but I currently work for a excavation contractor in Fort Knox Army base. It's about an hour and 10 minutes from my home in Louisville. I was lucky to find this job since I got laid off almost a year ago (Jan 20th) after 7 years at my previous employer. My supervisor has graciously allowed me to always have WJOB 1230AM streaming live on my computer. It sorta keeps me connected to Hammond past and present.
Thanks again,
Dave quote:
Originally posted by tom w
Dave; What a neat addition to our forums you are. I lived in Hammond many years and never knew that about Minas' sidewalk! I did know Eugene from Genes Restaurant. He was Gil Fitches manager across the street from where Genes was on State Street. Gil Fitch owned the Pig Sandwich Shop. I worked there part time while going to Tech when their aviation shop was downtown. Welcome and please post often. Tom W
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01-07-2010
( Reply#: 4513 ) |
Tom J |
Amen to what Tom W said! Dave, in the short time you have been here you have made MAJOR contributions. Thank you so very much!
It's a shame you lost the old pictures. How long ago did you lose them? They make programs that retrieve pictures that have been deleted, you know. You can even get a lot of those programs for free over the Internet.
Tom |
01-07-2010
( Reply#: 4514 ) |
EastHammondBoomer |
Tom,
I made the mistake of saving them on my work computer (I know, not a good idea to begin with!). When I got laid off, I went to my computer and it was shut down. I quickly gathered my personal stuff then was escorted out to my truck. Just a sign of today's ecomony, I guess.
Anyway, here's a link which shows a small picture of those cool sky light glass blocks Minas' had in their sidewalks. Please excuse if this link has already been posted.
http://www.hammondindiana.com/Minas_Final.html
Thanks,
Dave quote:
Originally posted by Tom J
Amen to what Tom W said! Dave, in the short time you have been here you have made MAJOR contributions. Thank you so very much!
It's a shame you lost the old pictures. How long ago did you lose them? They make programs that retrieve pictures that have been deleted, you know. You can even get a lot of those programs for free over the Internet.
Tom
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01-07-2010
( Reply#: 4543 ) |
Tom J |
Well, Dave, it's a shame that they are gone. You are sure doing a great job of sharing things with us, though. Please keep it up!
Tom |
