Monthly Archives: May 2007

May 16, 2007

Spring 2007 Newsletter: Personal Update from Terry

Author: Scott Ladewig

I apologize for the brief newsletter. Surgery for prostate cancer and the subsequent rehab have limited my extracurricular activities this spring. I am doing just fine now, though, and look forward to seeing everyone in July.

May 16, 2007

Spring 2007 Newsletter: Technology and Dingler Family Communications

Author: Scott Ladewig

The Dingler family reunions are now in their 28th year. There have been many changes since Martha, Margaret, Edith and I first met in 1979, not the least of which has been the advance in technology. When I published the Dingler book in 1983, I typed the proofs on a small Olivetti typewriter. Today I am in the slow process of transferring that data (as well as much later research) into my laptop, with the eventual aim of linking it [...]

May 16, 2007

Spring 2007 Newsletter: Billy Dingler 1928-2006 & Elorene Denney

Author: Scott Ladewig

We were saddened to hear of the death of Bill Dingler of North Carolina back in December. Bill was an integral part of these reunions from the very beginning. He is responsible for most of the North Carolina research for the Dingler book, as well as locating the wonderful pictures we used from that branch of the family. Our sympathies go out to Paula and the rest of the family. Obituaries can be found at these links: Mooresville Tribune Statesville [...]

May 16, 2007

Spring 2007 Newsletter: 2006 Reunion Report

Author: Scott Ladewig

A total of 59 attended the 2006 reunion in Huntsville, AL. This was our first time in this city, and while numbers were down somewhat, everyone certainly seemed to enjoy the gathering. Huntsville itself is a very pleasant city and the Hampton Inn facilities were excellent.

May 16, 2007

Spring 2007 Newsletter: 2007 Reunion to be held in Little Rock, Arkansas

Author: Scott Ladewig

July 20th and 21st, 2007 La Quinta Inn & Suites 617 South Broadway Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-9000 Make plans now to attend the 28th annual Dingler family reunion in Little Rock, AR. When making reservations at La Quinta Inn, please specify that you are with the Dingler reunion to receive the special rate of $74.00 plus tax (a substantial discount from the normal rates of $99-$149). This is a large, recently renovated hotel in downtown Little Rock. Please [...]