Oklahoma! West End hit earns curtain calls in London
The English audience toasted Oklahoma! after five Broadway years as the show opened in London. A stage pistol fired to quiet the crowd and a curiously prim exit remark sparked urban amusement. Meanwhile El Tiempo in Bogota mocked Texan pride by calling Texas a destroyed city, noting it “cradle of cowboys.”
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Broadway
West End
London
Oklahos
el Tiempo
Bogota
Colombia
Texas City
Texas
United States
Wisconsin primary could shape 1948 GOP race in Stassen bid
News from Indianapolis this weekend reports that Harold E. Stassen, former Minnesota governor and 1948 Republican hopeful, will push for a Wisconsin primary to influence the national convention. The piece notes precedent from Wendell Willkie in 1944 and mentions potential rivals like Arthur Vandenberg, Robert Taft, and John Bricker as the campaign widens. Wisconsin events include Stassen speaking at Milwaukee and Rhinelander with plans for a Stassen for President club, with McCarthy linked to leadership. The outcome hinges on Wisconsin delegates and the broader field.
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Indianapolis
Wisconsin
Wendell Willkie
Harold E. Stassen
Govinnesdan
Willkie
Thomas Dewey
New York
Minnesota
Goodland
Wisconsin Press Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin County Highway Commissioners Association
Wisconsin County Highway Committee Members Association
Rhinelander
Stassen-for-President
Joseph R. McCarthy
Mr. Stassen
Sen
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Robert Taft
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Brodhead Chamber Hosts 1200 Farmers in Appreciation Event
Brodhead business leaders and the Chamber of Commerce welcomed over 1200 farmers to a Thursday gathering in the school gymnasium. The event honored farmers for patience during rationing and for patronage, with Bea rd as master of ceremonies and performances by the Sage Riders and a lineup of entertainment from Chicago and Milwaukee acts. A buffet luncheon followed.
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Brodhead
Chamber of Commerce
Beard
Sage Riders
Chicago
de Laine
Paul and Pettit
Binks
Johnsoners
Milwaukee
Laverne and Renadie
Wade Returns to Lydia in a Quiet Reunion
Lydia opens her door to Wade Stark, a wounded veteran, returning from Africa after their past affair. He teases, recalls their history, and hints at a possible rekindling while Lydia contemplates how to fit him into her life with her husband Chris, recently wounded, awaiting his return. The scene blends memory, tension, and the pull of the past as the couple contemplates the future.
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Lydia
Betty
Chris
Captain Stark
Mr. Stark
Wade
Connecticut
Eric
Slynys
Africa
India
Christopher Stark
Frances
Isaac
Chris Y
Interesting items from The Evening Times May 12 1937
Dated May 12 1937 entries note Henry R. Alien death in Beloit Miss Celeste Rinehardt and John Disch wed Death of Paul Kennett in Albany King George VI coronation radio message first of its kind 1937 graduates include Franz Hug world flag throwing champion from Switzerland visiting Monroe for National Fair King George VI coronation radio marked first such communication 25 years earlier 1922 Kiwanis oppose Sunday baseball in Monroe 18 to 16 Twin Grove reunion Cherokee Iowa guest William Ginner William H. Brown Frank L. Hoffman buys Hattie Glasener block Woman's Club program features Milk Fairies by 60 schoolchildren
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Henry R. Alien
Beloit
Celeste Rinehardt
John Disch
Paul Kennett
Albany
George VI
Franz Hug
Switzerland
Monroe
Kiwanis Club
Fairfield Fife and Drum Corps
Twin Grove
William Ginner
William H. Brown
Cherokee
Frank L. Hoffman
Hattie Glasener
Monticello Man Elvin Brayton Dies After Short Illness
Elvin Brayton aged 76 of Monticello died Saturday at 2 45 PM at his home from a cerebral hemorrhage after a one day illness. He was born Sept 15 1870 in Monticello, son of Sidney and Mary Brayton. Surviving are a brother Joseph Brayton and two sisters Mrs Arthur Horton and Mrs Ed Wallan. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Vogels funeral home with Rev W T Abe officiating. Burial in Railroad Avenue Cemetery.
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Elvin Brayton
Monticello
Mr. Brayton
Sidney
Mary Pratt Brayton
Joseph Brayton
Arthur Ho Wright
Ed Wallan
Voegels Funeral
W. T. Abe
Evangelical United Brethren ‘Church
Buri
Railroad Avenue
Designer of 100 Type Faces Dies of Heart Disease
Frederick W. Goudy, 82, famed designer of about 100 type faces used in American publications, died of heart disease. Born in Bloomington Illinois, raised in South Dakota, he worked briefly as a bookkeeper before entering publishing with the Camelot press in 1895. He founded Village Press in 1903, moved it to Park Ridge then Hingham and New York, after a 1908 fire rebuilt it, and in 1924 relocated to Marlboro where he continued type design until his death. His works ranged from designs for Scripps College to major corporate advertising. he authored books on typography and published an autobiography last year. His wife Bertha Sprinks Goudy, a skilled typesetter, died in 1935.
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Marlobro
Frederick W. Goudy
Bloomington
Til
South Dakota
Goudy
Camelot Press
Chicago
Village Press
Park Ridge
Hingham
Mass
New York City
Marlebro
Scripps
Scripps College
Claremont
Calif
Bertha Sprinks Goudy
Fire chief’s toast followed by station blaze
Wadderson’s fire company received a drink as a reward for neat equipment readiness. While the chief stood treat at a pub, a fire destroyed the station and all gear.
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Wadderson
Eng
Wadderson’s Fire Company
Focal
Charles Keller 74 of Brodhead Dies After Three-Year Illness
Charles Keller aged 74 of Brodhead died at 8 am in his home after a three year illness. Born November 10, 1872 in Spring Grove township, he was a retired farmer and Woodman of the World member. Survived by wife Gertrude M Boyles, one daughter Mrs Albert Nolty, Spring Grove, one grandson, three granddaughters and two great grandchildren. his parents, one son, one sister and three brothers preceded him. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Everson funeral home with Rev J W Zimmerman officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery Brodhead.
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Brodhead
Charles Keller
Spring Grove Township
Jacob
Mary Newcomer Keller
Gertrude M. Boyles
Jutlo
Woodman of the World
Albert Nolty
Spring Grove
Everson Funeral Home
J. W. Zimmerman
Greenwood Cemetery
Blanchardville Notices and Births in Madison Area
Mrs W F McGuigan and others attended the WSC S convention in the Eatesakt clinch Mores Meee lay. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Howard Severson in Madison General hospital on May 1. Clarence Thorson weekended in Wisconsin Rapids with her father and Mrs Margaret Rusch and Mrs M Olson Marshfield. Rusch a former teacher here. H A Disrud, Laura Eidsmore, William Muilen, Alvin Blanchard and Lois Disrud attended a concert.
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W. E. Gould
Lloyd Johnson
A. F. Sardeson
Ida Vickers
K. M. Arneson
E. Q. Leon
H.R. Burgdorff
C. Jon Chandler
Clarence Thorson
Eatesakt
Howard Severson
Madison General Hospital
Wisconsin Rapids
Margaret Rusch
M. Olson
Marshfield
Rusch
H. A. Disrud
Laura Eidsmore
WilliamMuilen
Alvin Blanchard
Lois Disrud
Community concert by university civic groups at Madison pavilion
The Sun report notes a concert by university and civic choral groups with the civic orchestra. Sunday evening callers included Mr and Mrs A G Bloland and Mr Horeb. Mrs Arthur Hustad hosted a Monday afternoon gathering honoring her aunt Mrs Clara Sorum with many guests.
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Madison, Sun
University
Civic
A. G. Bloland
Horeb
Arthur Hustad
Henry Euenos
Arthur H. Hustad
Clara Sorum
Beulah Folkedahl
Mmes
Susan Folkedahl
Anton
W. F. McGuigan
Roland
Ann Arbor
Mich
Northwestern
Milk Consumption Trends During World War I Era
In the two decades before World War I milk production per capita stayed steady, while during the war per capita consumption of whole milk and cream rose by 26 percent.
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Mentor
Wis
Associated Press
Brodhead Chamber
Monroe Machine and Welding Works
12Th Avenue
Johnson Motor Sales
Gonstead Clinic
AMD
Rhine
France
Ace
Baumans
Blanchardville
Les
U.S
Atte US
Crandall Oil Co
Culligan
Soft Water Service
Colony
Blumers Brewing
Deans of Men of American Colleges and Universities
United States Rubber Company
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