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Vogue Cleaners
412 E Main
1962
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27 Carl A. Hobus,
Watertown businessman who for many years owned and operated the Vogue Cleaners
from which he retired when he sold the business last year to the present
operator, Trevor Kevan, has joined the Container Development Corporation, 415
South Monroe Street. His appointment to
the position of sales-service manager was made in the company’s announcement. Mr. Hobus began his
career in Watertown as a linotype operator in the Daily Times plant before
going into business for himself. He has been
active in local organizations and in the city’s musical circles. WDT
2008
06 15 HONORARY PARADE MARSHALS
Honorary parade marshals for this year's Fourth
of July event are George "Soapy" and Karen Oestreich,
former owners of Vogue Cleaners and Easy Wash Coin Laundry in Watertown. Both have resided in Watertown their entire
lives and have been involved in many community activities. "We're very proud of our community and
that's why we've been involved in a lot of things," Karen Oestreich said. "I just can't imagine living anywhere
else." The Oestreichs
purchased Vogue Cleaners in 1972 and built Easy Wash Coin in 1982 before
retiring in 2004. They were members of
the chamber of commerce for 31 years.
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1935, 412 E Main |
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1950, 412 E Main |
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1957c, 412 E Main, 1950s-70s city assessor form, WHS_006_059a |
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1957c, 412 E Main, 1950s-70s city assessor
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1971, 412 E Main |
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1993, 412 E Main |
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History of Watertown, Wisconsin