It must have been some time in the late 1970s when my neighbor, Mrs. Mahler, who was probably around 90 years old, told me she was fed up with cheap plastic brooms. She found what she wanted at Kroger, “A good corn broom.” Her new broom looked good to me. The handle was a one inch dowel rod as opposed to a ¾ inch one on the lesser corn brooms. Very sturdy. I bought one for myself and haven’t been without one since.
Today I have three. One on the back porch, another one in the garage and one in the kid’s house. All of these I bought at Scheidt Hardware at 7320 Manchester (True Value to you new folks).
You can get yourself a good corn broom there too. While you’re there take a look at their wide selection of hoses and yard care equipment. I bought a new sprayer there the other day and I swear it is the best one I have ever owned. It has made watering the yard and flower beds a pleasure. I’m including a photo of it so you’ll know what to look for.
As for blog posts, I am having a hard time focusing on them with the long summer days. So please take another look at this previous one about Scheidt Hardware.
And, as most of you already know, both of my books on Maplewood History are still available at Scheidt. They make wonderful gifts and I have received several reports of individuals actually reading them.
I hope you are enjoying the summer heat. Know that I am. I’ll see you at the pool.
Doug Houser June 20, 2022
Just had keys made there this week. Thumb through the book. I love it. I actually went to the Pow Hatten show as kid.
I have both Maplewood history books, I have to say I have bought them, and given them as gifts to friends who have moved from the area. They are a little breath of home. Also shop owners who have had to go out of business due to retirement. I keep them on my coffee table and they have been the start of many discussions about one of my favorite subjects. Also have to love Scheidt.
Me too, Mary. It’s been our hardware store for over 115 years. The building is fabulous and historic. The two young fellows that own it are friendly and deserving of our support. Next time you start to order something from Amazon or pick something up at Home Depot, why not give these guys a shot at it? The quality of their stock is excellent. The money stays in our community. Plus you can feel good about yourself. None of your money will be going for another rivet on Bezos’ yacht.