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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1972

Page

2

Earl Hochstetler dies in Indiana former Kalona resident

Earl Abie Hochstetler aged 59 died August 3 at his home in Ligonier Indiana after an extended illness. Relatives from Kalona attended funeral services. The notice lists numerous area families and social events including birthdays and picnics at Kalona Park. The report also covers travel, visits, and local greetings among the Kalona community.

Eugene Way Kalona Earl Abie) Hochstetler Kalona Ligonier Indiana Ora Hochstetler John Knepp Jr Morris Doolin Wallace Brenneman Gertrude Shettler Ben Hochstetler Oral Ulin Harlan Hochstetler Harold Bender Paul Marner Stella Reber Texas Henry Muller Robert Fisher Ralph Clarence Yoder Wallace Marner Leo Miller Dean Swartzendruber Omar Ropp Marion Yoder Daniel Bender Carol Linda Mary Greg Daryl Reber J.R. Bissland Katona Kansas City Tao Hsi-Yu Taipei Taiwan Tao Wayne Gardner Brenda Studer Iowa City Sheila Pewitt Near Kalona Kalona Park Darrell Studer Roy Hall Riverside Roy Pewitt Ivan Burkley Burkley Noah A. Yoder Calgary Canada

Blind piano tuner Joins a 31 year craft

J Edgar Foley of Lytton has tuned pianos for 31 years though he is totally blind. He views piano tuning as a vanishing art and is also an accomplished violinist who has played in a dance band and worked as a radio personality.

J. Edgar Foley Lytton Mr. Foley

Bernard J Carlton ends 22 years of military duty in Riverside

Bernard J Carlton, Riverside, retires after 22 years of service, returning from Myrtle Beach AFB South Carolina to his father's home. His daughter Maureen Kistler of Hutchinson Kansas visits. The piece also notes hospital releases, newborn Nicole Novy, and multiple local visits and gatherings among relatives and friends in Riverside, Iowa.

Bernard J. Carlton Riverside Wilbur Kiene Jim Carlton Bernard Myrtle F. Beach A.F.B South Carolina James Carlton Maureen Kistler Hutchinson Kansas Carroll Ramner Mercy Hospital

Vacations and Community Notes From Columbus Junction

Dr and Mrs Kenneth R Carrell and family enjoy a two week western states trip from Columbus Junction Aug 10. Ralph Oak and twins Dianne and Denise vacation in St Louis MO. Donald Clark family in San Diego visiting Dwight Clark. Randy Parkhurst is a patient at Shriner Crippled Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Cora McWilliams recovering well after cataract surgery at Iowa City University Hospital. Bell from downtown fire station moved to new site east of town. August 16 gathering planned in Washington for the Iowa City Branch of the National League of American Penwomen led by P L Fenn President.

Eugene Way Velma Way H.J. Bigelow Charles Houdesheldt Fairfield Northwestern States British Columbia Pacific Coast Arvilla Gingerich Arkansas Jeff G. Gingerich Elsie Gingerich Nashwauk Minn Terry Spitzer Emma Yoder Don Atkinson Kalona Larry Griffiths St. Louis Morris Ives Independence George W. Fry Frys Iowa City Park Ed Knepp Tacoma Wash Donald Knepp Merle Swindell Watervaliet Mich Dave Marner Lewis Ivan Burkley Burkley Shenk Wellman NeLene Uillan Columbus Junction Kenneth R. Carrell Ralph Oak Dianne Denise Missouri Donald Clark Cindy Beth Jeff San Diego Dwight Clark Buena Park Calif Randy Parkhurst Dale Parkhurst Shriner's Crippled Children’s Hospital Chicago Cora McWilliams University Hospital Iowa City Edith Pierce John Dillon Harold Piercey P.L. Fenn Washington National League of American Penwomen Fenn

Keota Community Activities Chronicle

Keota residents report visits and gatherings across nearby towns. Bud Harras and sister Bonnie joined friends in Pleasant Plain and Washington. Howard McCall and Stella Smith visits noted. church group met for breakfast with 24 attendees and planned preschool events. Families from Keswick Mt. Pleasant and Brighton visited Keota. other trips included Burlington graveside services and travel to Eldridge, Concordia, and Colorado en route to Washington D C.

Paul Sievert Keota Bud Harras Bonnie Terry Horras Pleasant Plain Paul Sievert Howard McCall Washington George Stout Ainsworth Elmer Aller Burlington All Paul Latham Nancy Robert Roy Riverside Ill Grace Parke Colorado Darla Jo Paxton Muscatine Joseph Geil Doug Wilson Aaron San Antonio Texas LeRoy Ewald D.C John Ballou Vickie Karl Sigler Lowery Colo Hazel Hicks Martin Lake Iowa Clarence Aller Kenneth Aller Lori Karen Bonnie Horras St. Bridgets Omaha Bud Horras

Jim Thompson clan ends 200 mile Colorado camping trip

Jim and Mrs. Thompson and Mark returned from a 200 mile camping trek with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Plecker and Marty, touring Big Thompson Canyon Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. They visited ghost towns and attended the National Huntsman Camper Rally at Chateau Chaparral. They hope to repeat the trip soon. Church notices report no United Presbyterian Womens meeting in August and no services for two Sundays.

C.A. Thompson Ainsworth Jim Thompson Mark Charles Plecker Marty Colorado Big Thompson Canyon Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park North Pole Pikes Peak Buena Vista Huntsman Chateau Chaparral Northrup Cole Royal Gorge United Presbyterian Womens United Presbyterian Church Max M. White Mary O'Connor Junior Knoterus Orie O'Connor C.a.thompson Milburn Spessard Paul Beard Steele Sunset Park Washington Burke McCreedy Debbie Thompson C.A. Thompson Floyd Fisher Dude Lowe Crawfordsville Vic Holzworth Harper Frank Kleese Debbie Fairgrounds Jim Wilson Wilson Holzworth Washington Saddle Club

Haskins Residents Host Events Recap in Washington Journal

Haskins residents and families are noted in a July through August social roundup. George Murphy, Floyd Martin Westfall reunion at Lone Tree park plus visitors from Chandlerville and Coralville appear among local greetings and kin visits. Future Patch Club plans noted with Patty Elliott.

Ivan Hartlock Haskins George Murphy Floyd Martin Westfall Lone Tree Park Paul Harman Sigourney George Murphys Henry Richards Jack Richards Chandlerville Ill Vince Skubal Angela Skubal Marie Whetstine Ivan Hartsock Mt. Pleasant Gene Lillian Endicott Cheryl Herr Jack Herr Laurie Hartsock West Branch Tom Hartsock Bill Beth George Paputsakis Mercy Mabel Angstead Moline

Past Chiefs meet with Mrs. Lauderdale

The Past Chiefs Club met at the home of Mrs. Stella Lauderdale with cohostess Mrs. Frances Leeper. thirteen members answered roll call about their favorite vegetables and business was brief.

Tony Meuth Brighton Chiefs Club Stella Lauderdale Frances Leeper Gladys Schooley Earl Neal Mabel Dunbar Tony Meath Roy Page Donnie Mullikin Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Donnie Guy Larry Opal Smith Beverly Smith Phoenix Ariz Keith Willis Grace Frazey Willis Beatrice Tracy Harold Rebling Jr Conrad Hanze Terry Miller Burlington Richard Campbell Lloyd Reighard Keith Reighard Donnie Donaldson Solon

Group gathers at Rev. Leichty home

Grandchildren of the late Mrs. Fannie Mast held a carry-in supper July 25 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Willard Leichty. Attending were Earl Hochstettler Kalona Lester Krabill Washington Emily Wyse C C Wyse and granddaughter Elsie Augsburger Joe Freyenberger Rev. Vernon Gerig Leonard Wyse and Oletta Wyse.

Ezrawittmer Wayland Fannie Mast Willard Leichty Earl Hochstettler Kalona Lester Krabill Washington Emily Wyse C.C. Wyse Elsie Augsburger Joe Freyenberger Vernon Gerig Leonard Wyse Oletta Wyse LaVerne Messers Laverne Grabers Charles Wyse South Wayland Henry Graber Norman Unternahrer Katie Roth Eva Beese Oscar Miller Leo Wagner Addie Davison Richard Long Leslie Wagner Sheila Pennsylvania James Springborn Stacey Wheaton Ill Mr. Haberman John Stoner Chicago

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Dale Faulkner Inton County Soil Conservice Paul Boettcher Dale Denison Iowa SCS Webster City Journal Earl (Abie) Hochstetler CRULL Agency FTO Wolf's Flower Shop Dennis Novy Nicole Novy Phyllis Novy Ivan de Vore Fredonia Agnes Bowman Lena Navy Gerald Bauman Rosemary Offenbacker Julie Tammie Rosendale Don Hurt Mr. Shradel Harold Griffith Dennis Nicola and Shane W.S. Bouquet Ivan Shradel Mary Rita Mrs. Carrell West Keota Jim Thompsons Rurnanes Up Iynes and Howes Secures Company Hawes & Howes Real Estate Hynes & Howes Securities Co Niyamercan Secor Carey Duncan Vic Washington Evening Journal Haskins Mrs. Lauderdale Rev. Leichty Progress Biogio Sitler’s House OF Lights West Third St
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