Today marked the 65th Birthday of The Toy House, a Jackson original treasure and institution. On May 23, 1949, Phil Conley and his wife Esther turned a house on First Street into The Toy House. On today’s show, Phil Wrzesinski, Toy House President (and the Conley’s grandson), shared some photos from the store’s history and some toys that have been classics over the years. Other guests: Kent Maurer, Jackson County Airport Manager; Cindy Allen, Vice President of Administration, Jackson College; Elizabeth Koepfgen, Chair of The Jackson County Rose Festival with Rose Parade and Picnic in the Park presenting sponsor Chris Kudner, Art Moehn Chevrolet; Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group.
Today’s show replays on Monday, May 26.