 | Faye Graves, a native Wichitan, attended school at Friends and Wichita State, concluding at Midwestern Theological Seminary. He has been active in media for many years with Channel 12, KIRL, KFDI, KOOO AM & FM (Omaha), KFRM & KICT 95, as an owner, manager, producer, director and announcer. He has served as President of the Haysville Board of Education. He has also served on several national boards of the Southern Baptist Convention. Faye currently serves as Executive Pastor and Director of Administration and Education at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka, Wichita. You may contact Faye by e-mail fmgraves@amenibc.org, or by phone at (316) 262-1452. |
Nostalgia
2003-06-01 16:04:00
Do you remember?
: During the 1940's and 1950's, what were some of the new eats in Wichita?
ANSWER: Our city has always had a strong heritage of great specialty restaurants and eateries, but one of my favorite eats was the frozen malts that were served as you came in the front west door of the McClellands’ on Douglas. The chocolate malts were served in giant glasses as soon as you walked in the door. McClellands was just a small stand that had no chairs and served nothing else except for their famous chocolate malts. Another favorite was the frozen custard from the Polar Bear Drive-Ins owned by Seth Wright. People drove from all over town to buy this amazing custard any way they could get it. They also had the best fried chicken and foot-long hot dogs. I remember enjoying my first hot dog at Kenny's Drive-In by the tracks on North Broadway. Another favorite of mine was the first Nu Way store on West Douglas owned by the McEvoy's. Does anyone remember Calvins located at Harry and Seneca? What about Takhomaburger? There were so many great burger joints like Ralph Baums, Henryburger, Kings X, and White Castle. Ted Christian’s "Coney Island" was another Wichitan favorite that was always packed, where you got more than just a hot dog. I would also like to follow up from last month thanking all of you who informed me that the name of the theatre on West Douglas was called "The Rex." One of the calls that we received was from Kenneth Rex Barton who informed me that the theatre was named after him. If you have other specialty food places in Wichita during the 40's and 50's, please forward them on to me.
