Funeral R D Marshall Lauded by Judges and Masons
Funeral services for R D Marshall longtime supreme court member were held at Madison in the Masonic Temple. Masonic ritual was led by C E Shaffer with Rev L A Brenner praising the deceased. Honorary pallbearers included many state judges and officials. the service noted Marshall’s lasting kindness and his cherished heirloom hose worn in sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Marshall
Supreme Court
Madison
Masonic Temple
C. E B. Shaffer
W. W. Gilman
L. A. Brenner
Chippewa Falls
E. M. Hoag
Baraboo
J. S. Kimball
Collegiate Institute
J. Morgan
Milo Kittleson
A. J. Zimmerman
O. D. Brandenburg
H. L. Butler
L. M. Hanks
E. J. Young
F. W. Hoyt
E. Ray Stevens
W. R. Bagley
T. J. Connor D. Buchanan, Jr
T. J. Cunningham
Neillsville
Judge James O'Neill
Manitowoc
L. J. Nash
Janesville
John M. Whitehead
Flapper Fashion Critique Noted By Washington Star
A Washington Star quip notes that a woman’s flippancy marks a flapper more than attire or grooming. The remark contrasts superficial dress with behavior defining the style.
Monument to Roosevelt grave uses Panama stone
Aton and a half of stone from Culebra Cut in the Panama Canal will be set as a monument over Theodore Roosevelt's grave at Oyster Bay. The piece honors Roosevelt's role in the canal project and his national legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aton
Culebra
Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Escape Jail Is Returned
George Devine of Lewiston serving four years at Waupun for shooting neighbor Frank Stone returned home north of Portage after a week on the run. Deputy Warden Taft urged his voluntary return and Devine, with brother M K Devine, went to Waupun gates Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Devine
Lewiston
Waupun
Frank Stone
Portage
Taft
State
Devine
M. K. Devine
Reedburg High School Confers 51 Graduates
The Reedsburg High School class of 1951 includes valedictorian Ralph Schemanski with over 93 percent average and salutatorian Antoinette Schweke. Graduates listed include Alice Brennan Veda Brimmer Julia Gardner Ruth Grote Henry Hahn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Schemanski
Antoinette Schweke
Reedsburg High School
Alice Brennan
Veda Brimmer
Julia Gardner
Ruth Grote
Henry Hahn
Ramona Hartig
Adeline Hinrichs
Hazel Lawrenz
Lila’ Méyer
Evan Ost
Cyril O‘brine
Amy Paff
Robert Reuland
Lawrence Reuland
Lewis Seymour
Harold Schroeder
Fred Vorlop
Lucile Squires
Gertrude Schultz
Paul Prange
Jane Daly
Leal Harrison
Hbert Struebing
Henry Young
Robert Corcoran
Adeline Fritcher
Agnes Gregory
Frances Hager
Wenona Hainstock
Elizabeth Hass
Naomi Krohn
Robert Leissman
Mary Mu
Platteville Girl Named Wis Cons Beauty Queen
A 7000 vote Commerce Magazine Mont Madison poll at the University of Wisconsin chose Miss Mary A. Cunningham of Platteville as the most beautiful coed. She is a sophomore in Kappa Kappa Gamma and Mystic Circle. The popular male pick is Reginald W. Garstang, a senior from Indianapolis. Both Garstang and Miss Cunningham have acted in Haresfoot Dramatic Society plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce Magazine
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Mary A. Cunningham
Miss Cunningham
Platteville
Wis
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Mystic Circle
Majorie Boesch
Burlington
Kappa Alpha Theta
John Cornelius
Madison
Reginald W. Garstang
Indianapolis
Garstang
Cornelius
Haresfoot Dramatic Society
Woman’s Death Note Triggers Lake Mendota Search
Police dragged Lake Mendota in Madison on Friday seeking the body of 42 year old Mrs Meda Dow of the Capital City. A note signed by her left at her sister in law’s home said she could not find another way out since Harry would not come and that she would be in front of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mendota
Madison
Meda Dow
H. L. McMurray
Harry
Bothouse
Thalia Holds Annual Affair At Warren Hotel
Thalia, the high school girls' literary society, held its annual banquet in the Warren hotel dining room with a seven thirty dinner for about thirty members. Genevieve Winchester presided as toast mistress. program included vocal solos by Hildegarde Guider and Floyce Newell, readings by Erma Bender, poems, and speeches from sponsor Leila Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalia
Warren Hotel
Genevieve Winchester
Hildegarde Guider
Thalia Memories
Dorothy Templin
Floyce Newell
Erma Bender
Christine Dederick
Florence Axen
Leila Johnson
Hazel
Josephine Hollenbeck
Maysel Evans
Fern Hackett
Ruth Stillman
Leah Arnold
Callis
Virginia Lange
Marion Wood
Florce Newell
Ruth Tinkham
Catherine Schmitt
Arlie Hubbard
Eleanore Wettstein
Lena Polson
Joyce Falvey
Katherine Black
Helen Argyle
Frances Simons
Margaret Sibert
Marjorie Dillenbeck
Marie Dederick
Helen Baumgarten
Milwaukee Mother Warm Over Four Weddings
Mrs. John Schnitz of 612 West Twenty-fourth street expresses happiness as four of her children are set to marry at 9 am on June 1 at St. Michael's Church in Milwaukee. She says she is not losing her children but gaining them, radiating motherly joy at the prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schnitz
West Twenty-fourth Street
St. Michael’s Church
Adams Youth Found Dead in Easton Home
Leslie Witt fifteen, stepson of miller Ernest Witt of Easton, found dead at his home on April 17. District Attorney Veeder plans to disinter the body for an inquest and chemical examination. Police note possible throat bruises and a strap used for choking near the body as investigators probe a mysterious death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Witt
Ernest Witt
Miller
Easton
Mother of Movie Man May Stay Despite Mental Illness
Immigration officials inspect the stay granted to Hannah Chaplin mother of Charles and Sidney Chaplin. Assistant Secretary of Labor M J Henning issued a one year reprieve so she can present grounds for extended residence in the United States. Her sons have treated her in Santa Monica with medical care as doctors note gradual mental improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Chaplin
Charles Chaplin
Sidney Chaplin
United States
M. J. Henning
Labor
Chaplin
Chaplin Brothers
Santa Monica
City Council Notes Second Avenue Petition and School Board Reelects
The council discussed a petition by J. Martiny and 132 others to straighten Second Avenue from the Island Woolen mill to Highway 12 near the railroad bridge. The street committee received the petition. The park board payment of 600 to improve the tourist camp site was refused, while 150 was approved. E. P. McFetridge and Oscar Altpeter were reelected to the school board for two-year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martiny
Second Avenue
Island
Park Board
E. P. McFetridge
Oscar Altpeter
Predict Dearth Of Carpenters In Wisconsin
The industrial commission report warns of a future shortage of skilled trades in Wisconsin. Indentured carpenter apprentices total three in the state, with two in La Crosse and one in Prairie du Chien, while Madison shows one bricklayer and one plasterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Industrial Commission
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
Madison
Vilas Estate May Be Home For Governors
The Vilas home on East Gilman Street Madison once the residence of U S Senator William F Vilas who died may be bought by the state for governors living quarters The owner Mrs Lucy Hanks inherited from Mrs Vilas The 18 room house is unoccupied aside from caretakers Legislature must decide value cited around 100000 dollars The home was built in the 1870s with later additions Noted visits include President Cleveland and wife in 1887 The current executive mansion also on East Gilman was once Ole Bull's home The 1918 1920 term found heating poor and coal use high A 1921 appropriation repaired roof stairs and balustrades and repainting were done There was talk of building or buying a new executive mansion with safety concerns about the present one
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas
Gilman Street
Madison
U. S
William F. Vilas
Lucy Hanks
Cleveland
East Gilman Street
Ole Bull
Philipp
Osteopaths in State Meeting Highlight Actions and Claims
Dr C E Getchel returned from Madison where the state Osteopathic convention featured speakers including Dr H W Conklin of Battle Creek and Dr R H Singleton of Cleveland. Dr Al Jorris of La Crosse urged public education and advertising by practitioners while Dr Risley of Madison urged daily one hour community outreach. Dr L K Harned of Madison was elected to attend the American Osteopathic convention in Los Angeles. Prizes were awarded for the high school essay contest on osteopathy. Some members allege bias against osteopathy from newspapers and hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Getchel
Madison
H. W. Conklin
Battle Creek
Michigan
R. H. Singleton
Cleveland
al Jorris
la Crosse
R. W. Risley
L. K. Harned
Los Angeles
Oil Boom Prompts Tour On Concrete Road Near Oklahoma City
V. S. Pease of Baraboo writes from Oklahoma City about a 40 mile concrete road used for leisure drives and the oil prospect near the city. He describes a men’s Sunday school in the Empress theater led by Rev. I. F. Roach, the new oil derrick preparations, and city growth including a large capitol building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Roach
Madison
V. S. Pease
Baraboo
Oklahoma City
Henry
Empress Theater
Wis
Remains Reinterred of Oscar Briggs in Mrs. Dangel Lot
The Oehlers and Howland Undertakers carried the remains of Oscar Briggs from Richland Center to be buried in Mrs. Dangel's lot. Briggs, who died many years ago, was the first husband of Mrs. Dangel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oehlers & Howland Undertakers
Richland Center
Oscar Briggs
Dangel
Briggs
Rollie Briggs
Reedsburg
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C. E. Shaffer
Ralph E. Thomas
Gilson G. Glasier
R. D. Jenkins
Harry C. Walker
Alexander Wiley
Arthur A. McLeod
Delton
William Hilman
Guy House
Achtenberg
H. H. Hulbert
Prairie du Lac
Jennie Baker
Marshall
Forest Hill
John C. Spooner
Ramanzo Bunn
Charles Kendall Adams
Henry Casson
E. A. Birge
J. B. Winslow
R. G. Liebecker
Washington Star
Roosevelt
Plattville
U. W
Mary Cunningham
Drag Lake
Order of Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
William Hattle
Peoples
Rodwell
Bank of Knight
J. L. Bonham
H. L. Halsted
F. R. Bentley
H. M. Acott
Glen Cole
Commander Walters
Chris C. Lee
Kilbourn
Arthur Cheek
Elmer Scoville
Henry Black
Paul Gust
George Pelton
E. 3. Johnston
Fred Morey
C. E. Getchell
Paul Cahoon
Wilbur Cahoon
T. B. Towle
FP. R. Bentley
L. M. Jacobs
W. T. Marriott
C. L. Thaerer
Louis Winnie
S. H. Wood
Warren
Milwaukee
ADAMS
Rug
Charles A. Veeder
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Harvey Church
Hang
Chicago
Richard Ausmus
Bernard Dougherty
Young Witt
A. Roseberry
Charlie
2Nd Ave
Vilas Estate
Executive
Capitol
Oil
Lawrence
West Grand Avenue
Oklahoma
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