Taylor, Althia Loreece, 1948-

Shirley Edmond and Althia Taylor grew up on Jackson Avenue where their parents owned Johnson's Malt Shop. Both women worked in the postal service until their retirements; Shirley worked for 36 years and Althia for 32 years. Shirley went into management but Althia loved mail delivery even after 14 dog bites. Mackie Edmond worked for the Stardust and interacted with MOB figures like Frank Rosenthal. He explains why people thought that era was better than corporate ownership. Larry McCollum, Althia's son, worked for CCSD and Parks and Recreation mentoring children, as he coached sports across the valley, regarding college and many other topics. All narrators joined in a lively discussion about the locations of Westside businesses - Irene's Drive-In (1500 E St), Hughes Grocery, the nicest club - the El Morocco (Jackson and E), Sleepy's Shoe Shine Parlor (507 Jackson), the Mexican Store, Ranch Market (Van Buren and F), Earl Cage Beauty Shop (Jackson between E and F), Black Orchid, and Survivor's Fish Market at D and Jackson. They also named Westside churches in the 1950s and 1960s. The conversation ends with a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on the family.