Did you know ....
In 1953, George and Dorothy Heavilin started the House of Heavilin School of Hair Fashion, and in 1966, they designed and built a new building at 5720 Troost Ave. to house their school and beauty products business. "I grew up on this corner," notes Jerry Heavilin, who now owns the second-generation business with his sister Cheri Heavilin Barnett. "I went to Troost Elementary," he adds. "I love this neighborhood." Over the years, the school has graduated more than 2,500 cosmetologists, including some who have established their own area salons. Today, it flourishes as the oldest independent, accredited beauty college in the Kansas City area. The school offers hair styling classes as well as training in other salon/spa services. The full-service operation offers low-cost services such as a shampoo and cut beginning at $5, and basic permanents for as little as $30!
Submitted by: Carolen Collins
Did you know ...
In 1905, the Waldo business district was comprised of Croner's grocery and a blacksmith shop that doubled as the Broadway Methodist Church. Croner's was a well established Waldo full service grocery store that took orders in the morning from customers and delivered the groceries in the afternoon. Croner's was located at 7418 Wornall Rd. where Bobby Baker's Lounge is today.
Submitted by: Betty Tillotson
Waldo Area Business Association Historian