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junior. The others are in grade school. All of the families live Kansas, Ivan and Faith Walt from Montesano, Washing-
at the same homes. Ed’s, John’s, and Gale’s all in the process ton, Hazel Lindquist from Topeka, Kansas, Goldie Wilson
of remodeling their homes. Dawrence, Evelyn and Sharon from Spokane, Terry Holmes from Castle Air Force Base,
Holmes moved from Denver to Bonners Ferry in Septem- California, Donna Daniel from Washington, D.C., Gary
ber 1967, built a nice home in Paradise Valley – neighbors and Betty Daniel formerly from Arizona – but living her
to Cecil’s. Dawrence works at carpenter work, Evelyn at the now.
IGA Store. Sharon’s a sophomore in high school.
It was a fairly nice day. There was around 250 people called
November 14. 1968 to wish us a Happy Anniversary (including relatives). Was
the most wonderful day for us – one we will never forget.
Otto and I take it slow – just can’t work like we used to –
It’s been going on 2 years since then – but I hadn’t written
have a small garden – and he has the upkeep of the yard
anymore on my story until now.
during the summer months. I canned lots of fruits and
vegetables this summer. The “kids” and families (including May 8, 1972
Dawrence and Evelyn) are all so good to come and see us –
I haven’t written any more since November 1968 – so will
and we surely enjoy all. We thing we have a wonderful fam-
try to write down some more events of our life. We are old-
ily. They gave us such a wonderful 50 Wedding Anniver-
th
er but can’t complain too much. Keep busy. Otto goes to
sary part April 9, 1967. Dawrence and Evelyn and Sharon
town every p.m. for the mail. I go now and then. Call on
came from Denver and helped. They got the Memorial Hall
Mrs. Starkey (Barbara’s mother) once in a while – go to the
where they had open house for us on Sunday p.m. 2 to 4.
hospital to see some friend or relative when they are sick
Before that they put on a program for us and the relatives.
or hurt. Call on Ina Bourassa who is in the Nursing Wing
Relatives who came were Bill and Blanche Evans, from Au- of the hospital once in a while. I also attend the Relief So-
rora, Colorado, Raymond and Velma Briggs from Gove, ciety meetings at the church which I enjoy – go to Sun-
