A TASTE OF THE PAST – APACHE LAND VILLAGE CAFE

The Apache Land Village Cafe was a local landmark for several decades, and many older residents will no doubt have fond memories of eating out there. Along with the adjoining Apache Land Shopping Center, the Cafe provided a colorful and welcoming spectacle on the corner of E Ash and S Hill Street, now the China Taste restaurant. Though sadly all long gone, the recent discovery of a vintage menu has provided a fascinating insight into the Cafe.

MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEES (1952)

Valeria Palmer (Manager)
Ruby Rice (Cook)
Merlin F Benonicy (Cook)
Beatrice Bohlsen (Waitress)
Edith M Butler (Waitress)
Lucille Copenhane (Waitress)
Pat Pabst (Waitress)
Mrs Woodrow Kehn (Waitress)
Vella M Porter (Waitress)
Helen L Evans (Waitress)
F P McKelvy (Waitress)
Aurora Motley (Dishwasher)
Tony Gordon (Dishwasher)

MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEES (1960)

Lewis P Muegel (Manager)
Mildred Salein (Cook)
James L Eason (Chef)
Frecia Conner (Waitress)
Johnnie D Holley (Bartender)
Ruth R Menefee (Helper)
Ralph O Salcido (Maintenance Man)
Ignacio Leon (Janitor)

THE MURAL ROOM

THE MURAL ROOM