Ranger Mac Retires After 28 Years Guiding Wisconsin 4 H
The Wisconsin 4 H movement bids farewell to Waklein MacNeel known as Ranger Mac as he retires at month end. He credits club leaders statewide for much of the program’s success and believes their confidence in him fueled two decades of momentum. His influence shaped rural youth training through inspiration, skill, and faith in young people. Even after retirement his inspiration may sustain the program for years to come.
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Wisconsin
Ranger Mac
Waklein McNeel
McNeel
Man of Purpose Postmaster General Donaldson Stands Firm
The piece profiles Postmaster General Donaldson as the first career head of the department who resists pressure and demands Congress fund or accept financial adjustments. It argues the postal service should be improved and efficient, not curtailed, to continue as a government agency.
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Donaldson
Congress
Bombs and the new atomic bomb reality
The note reflects on government possession of jet-deliverable atomic bombs dubbed baby bombs. It weighs grim implications against hopeful views that military planners stay ahead and that future A-bomb models could become routine, possibly deterring aggressors though certainty remains doubtful.
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Detroit
Historic May anniversaries span wars to local deeds
A 1949 report notes German high command announcing Dutch army ration May 15 while Delbert Neuen Schwander receives cheek bite treatment from a family dog. Wisconsin figures C V Easum is commencement speaker. Carl Johnson addresses PTA meeting. Earlier items recall 1925 fire at Edward Dunning home and local student music contest wins.
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Delbert Neuenschwander
C. V. Easum
University of Wisconsin History Department
Carl Johnson
Wisconsin State Prison
Parent-Teacher Association
Edward Dunning
Florence Chambers
Mildred Poff
Bragg Hardware
Gratiot
Ford
Rossing
Argyle
Monroe
Darlington
Milk Truck Overturns on Curve Near Monroe
A milk truck driven by Fred Blumer route 3 overturned on a curve east of the Mon Y junction seven miles west of Monroe at 6 40 am yesterday. Neither Blumer nor passenger W C Bennett were injured. The Arnold Zumkehr owned vehicle slid onto its left side after sidesways from loose gravel and rock and a whey tank on the rear.
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Fred Blumer
Mon Y
Monroe
Blumer
W. C. Bennett
Arnold Zumkehr
Alarm Test Signals City Fire and Police Upgrades
A drill sounded the city fire siren briefly around 3 30 p m on Saturday while a new alarm box at the corner of 17th avenue and 10th street was installed. A new police call light was also put in service as part of a remodel of the call light system. The lights activate when a patrolman on the square beat is needed at the police station.
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17Th Avenue
10Th Street
Chris O Johnson Dies at Farm Home in Rock County
Chris O Johnson age 65 was found dead at his Spring Valley township farm in Rock County by his son-in-law John Skallerude Beloit after an apparent suicide note arrived by mail Saturday An autopsy by Coroner E J Overton Janesville found sedative overdose He was born July 20 1884 in Spring Valley and lived in Avon township farmed there 21 years He leaves three daughters Dorothy Latham Beloit and Juanita Gibson Ethel Skallerude both of Beloit two sisters Julia Burns Janesville Alma Johnson Milwaukee and two grandchildren Services were held today at Everson funeral home with Rev Leon Holm Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating Burial in Orfordville Lutheran Church Cape Hatteras lighthouse note appears unrelated to obituary.
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Chris O. Johnson
Spring Valley Township
Rock County
John Skallerude
Beloit
Skallerudes
E. J. Overton
Janesville
Johnson
John C
Carrie Ryning Johnson
Avon Township
Avon
Dorothy Latham
Brodhead
Juanita Gibson
Ethel Skallerude
Julia Burns
Alma Johnson
Milwaukee
Everson Funeral
Leon Holm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Orfordville Lutheran Church
Modest Mother Saluted by State as 1950 Wisconsin Mother of the Year
Mrs. Harry Spence of La Crosse named Wisconsin 1950 mother of the year by the governor's committee. She is president of the LaCrosse Woman's club active in Girl Scouts Sunday school Red Cross missionary society and PTA projects. honorary mothers named include Mrs. Gunderson Madison Mrs. King Milwaukee Mrs. Longenecker Wauwatosa and Mrs. Barnett Neenah.
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Madison
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Harry Spence
Spence
LaCrosse Woman's Club
Presbyterian and
YWCA
Red Cross
Missionary Society
Fred Clausen
Horicon
Adolph Gunderson
la Crosse
Ren
Franklin King
George Longenecker
Wauwatosa
Maurice Barnett
Neenah
Ralph Spence
Columbia University
Lloyd
Everett
Wash
Dorchester District Plans Dr Foley Day Honor
Dorchester district and Clark county residents will stage Dr Foley day on May 27 to honor the 78 year old physician who has served the area for over 40 years. About 1000 people he helped bring into the world are expected to participate in the parade along the main street. Foley, a Montello native, attended Oshkosh.
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Dorchester
Clark County
Dr. Foley
Montello
F. P. Foley
Oshkosh
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Monroe Evening Times
Monroe, Wisconsin
Sund Monroe
Associated Press
Tal Nally Press Association
Audit’ Bureau of Circulation
Stephenson County
EDITO
Man of Purpose
Carver
R. O. Spear
Chicago
Co. H
F. W. Byers
Bert Sickinger
Milwaukee Road
Leonard Chafee
J. B. Galusha
Washington
11Th) Street
18Th Avenue
Cape Hatteras, N. C
Harold Murphy
Teachers College
Waukee
National
Marquette
Rennebohm
Ats
Seatee
Swiggum
Beverage Depot
Michael Leonard
Omen Seeds
West
Chrysler
Plymouth
Studer Super Service
Wlad
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