Gary Rowley (1941-2020) Warren High School class of 1959

Source:  Warren Times Observer

1959 Dragon yearbook

1967 Warren City Directory

• Peed Paul W sls promotion mn Molded Fiber Glass h430 Conewango

1983 Warren City Directory

Marian, never quite as popular as Marion, nonetheless followed a similar trajectory -- a strong 1st half of the 20th century, followed by a rapid decline thereafter.  

Source:  Social Security Administration

Q:  OK, so why the bump in 1954?

A:  In 1953, with the encyclical Fulgens corona, Pope Pius ordered a Marian year for 1954, the first in Church history. The year was filled with Marian initiatives, in the areas of Mariology, cultural events, and charity and social gatherings. (Wikipedia)

Other members of the class of '59
2018
Linda Lou Tuller Weilacher.  (2/20/2018)
Caroline Blythe Haslet.  (1/28/2018)

2017
Leona Mead Harrington.  (12/15/2017)
Martha Cline Peed.  (9/6/2017)
Carla Mae Gay.  (8/1/2017)
Sharron Lord Rose.  (6/29/2017)
Helen Long Sykes.  (5/24/2017)
William Sweigert.  (4/23/2017)
Raymond Kane.  (1/7/2017)

2016
Suzanne Spattifor Carlson.  (6/27/2016)

2015
David Valone.  (3/7/2015)

2014
Daniel Otterbein.  (9/20/2014)
Jeanne Williams.  (5/25/2014)
Clara Swanson Carlson.  (5/22/2014)

Patricia Murray Zahniser (1927-2020) Warren High School class of 1944

Source:  Warren Times Observer

1944 Dragon yearbook

Patricia's high-schsool activities:

Carnival (2, 3); Class Offices (3, 4), President (3), Co-President (4); Dragon (4), French Club (3); Girls' Club (2, 3, 4); Latin Club (2); Nunc et Tunc (2); Orchestra (2, 3, 4), Vice-President, 4); Student Council (2, 3, 4),

1967 Warren City Directory  

• Murray Denzil E (Hilver H) retired h3 Park Street North Warren

1983 Warren City Directory  

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The popularity of Patricia as a baby name is graphed here.  Let's take a look at grandson Axton.

Source:  Social Security Administration

Very much a newcomer to the Top 1000 list.

Other members of the class of '44:

2019
Barbara Ann Johnson Jerman.  (8/31/2020)
Gloria Hausaman Grotzinger.  (5/7/2019)

2018
Charlotte Mason Brown.  12/22/2018)
Richard Finley.  (1/10/2018)

2017
Robert Still.  (12/29/2017)
Janet Cannon Templeton.  (11/17/2017)
Marjorie Eleda Larson Brenan.  (10/31/2017)
Charles Gray.  (8/6/2017)
Crissi Danos Verros.  (3/27/2017)
Barbara Chester.  (1/27/2017)

2016
Raymond Elsholz.  (7/26/2016)
Barbara Berdine Graham.  (6/16/2016)
Grace Youug Strand.  (2/13/2016)

2015
Mary Davis Christensen Spencer.  (9/27/2015)
Leonard Lucia.  (7/4/2015)
Mary Blackwell Bancroft.   (6/22/2015)
Kenneth Klenck.  (1/31/2015)

2014
Dolores Nuhfer Anthony.  (9/21/2014)

2013
Marjorie Christensen Anderson.  (10/6/2013)

Thomas Lundberg (1929-2020) Warren High School class of 1948

Source: Warren Times Observer

1948 Dragon yearbook

Thomas's high-school activities:

German Club (2, 3); Art Club (4)

1967 Warren City Directory

• Lundberg Fritz (Evelyn) attendant Warren State Hospital h904 Market Street extension
• Thomas and Marjorie as listed as living in Russell in the county section

1983 Warren City Directory  

• Lundberg Evelyn retired h1515 Market Street extention North Warren
• Thomas and Marjorie still live in Russell

The popularity of Thomas as a baby name is graphed here.  Let's take a look at son Debra.

Source:  Social Security Administration

Debra debuted in 1934 but didn't make much of an impression until the mid-1940s.  After a bit of a setback in 1943, she rocketed into the top 10, where she spent 9 years (1952-1960), peaking at #2 in 1956.  She took quite a tumble after 1980, falling off the chart after 1998.

Other class of '48 graduates:
2020
James Zock.  (1/25/2020)
Frances White Brown.  (1/5/2020)

2019
Helen Yarzabek.  (11/7/2019)
Betty Fitzgerald Bearfield.  (10/29/2019)
Georgia Ann Valentine Kargle.  (7/26/2019)
Shirlie Jean Kauffman.  (5/22/2019)
Joanne Swanson Massa.  (2/23/2019)

2018
Joanne Chester.  (11/13/2018)
Betty Burke Dickinson.  (9/1/2018)
Stephen Cosmano.  (8/29/2018)
Beulah Fox Boll.  (3/16/2018)

2017
Phyllis Miller Maze. (12/27/2017)
Dorothy Anderson Turner.  (9/27/2017)
Margaret Mathyer Conroy.  (4/26/2017)

2016
Ruth Figliuzzi.  (11/5/2016)
Donna Mack Schuler.  (3/19/2016)

2015
Carol Jean Niver Hampson.  (10/22/2015)
Frank Marlett.  (9/13/2015)
John Giltinan.  (7/76/2015)
Lela Nichols Akeley.  (6/24/2015)

2014
Ella Atwell Blum.  (12/24/2014)
Betty Carlson Johnson.  (10/26/2014)
H. Kent Peterson.  (10/1/2014)
Kenneth Lundahl.  (9/21/2014)

2013 
Carl Leave.  (12/26/2013)

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos holds rock-solid convictions. You can't argue with a rock.

Reported In Wisconsin, Virus Creates New Front in Long-Simmering Partisan Wars.  (The New York Times, 4/23/2020)

4/22/2020 Eric Schmitt edition starts here

Reported in Coronavirus: Missouri becomes first state to sue China over 'an appalling campaign of deceit'.  (USA Today, 4/21/2020)

Maybe you should start with Trump, Eric.  Our feckless president conducted his own campaign of deceit and dismissiveness.

4/19/2020 Jim Steineke edition starts here

Reported in All mail-in voting happens in other states, but Wisconsin Republicans aren't interested amid COVID-19 pandemic.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 4/18/2020)

4/18/2020 Stephen Moore update starts here

Photo credit:  Gage Skidmore via Wikipedia

Guess what, Stephen?

Wisconsin State Journal, 3/26/2020

And many legislators and staff are working remotely.


4/18/2020 Alberta Darling edition starts here

You'll find her official photo here.

Quoted in Tony Evers closes schools for remainder of year, extends order to shut down nonessential businesses to May 26.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 4/17/2020

A former member of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Alberta will celebrate her 76th birthday in 10 days.

Source:  1991-92 Wisconsin Blue Book (highlights added)

4/18/2020 David Craig edition starts here

Reported in Tony Evers closes schools for remainder of year, extends order to shut down nonessential businesses to May 26.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 4/17/2020


4/18/2020 Christopher Schmaling edition starts here

Photo credit:  Racine County Sheriff's Office

Quoted in Racine County sheriff will not enforce stay-at-home order, says it will have 'dire lifetime consequences'.   (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/17/2020)

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Trump airs out the "I don't know him" lie once again

Quoted in HHS official says he was ousted because he opposed drugs Trump touted as coronavirus treatment.  (USA Today, 4/22/2020)

USA Today, 11/23/2019

Who's running in the Wisconsin 69th Assembly District now that Bob Kulp has announced his retirement?

Quoted in Stratford police chief to run for State Assembly.  (WSAW, 4/21/2020)

Ballotpedia

Photo credit:  Wood County Board of Supervisors

Quoted in Wood County Board member Donna Rozar announces bid for Wisconsin's 69th Assembly District.  (Marshfield News Herald, 4/14/2020)


Original 1/20/2020 post starts here

Reported in Rep. Kulp not seeking re-election.  (WSAW, 1/9/2020)

Breezed his way into the Assembly

Source:  Ballotpedia

A Democrat hasn't run in the 69th Assembly District since 2014.

The district include about half of Clark County, a territorial zone in Trump's America.

Source:  Wikipedia

Other 2020 election posts:
14th Senate District.  (2/24/2020)
16th Senate District.  (1/28/2020)
26th Senate District.  (4/4/2020)
30th Senate District.  (1/18/2020)

29th Assembly District.  (2/21/2020)
37th Assembly District.  (4/23/2020)
44th Assembly District.  (2/21/2020)
48th Assembly District.  (3/12/2020)
69th Assembly District.  (1/16/2020)
76th Assembly District.  (4/16/2020)

Wisconsin 2020 elections: Who's running in the 37th Assembly District?

DeForest village trustee announces bid for state Assembly seat.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 4/21/2020)

Ballotpedia

One of the most shameless examples 
of WIGOP gerrymandering

Source:  Ballotpedia

Other 2020 election posts:
14th Senate District.  (2/24/2020)
16th Senate District.  (1/28/2020)
26th Senate District.  (4/4/2020)
30th Senate District.  (1/18/2020)

29th Assembly District.  (2/21/2020)
44th Assembly District.  (2/21/2020)
48th Assembly District.  (3/12/2020)
69th Assembly District.  (1/16/2020)
76th Assembly District.  (4/16/2020)

Mixed messages in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporting and headline writing

Photo by Retiring Guy

The 'jump' has nothing to do with golf.  Why link the two?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/22/2020

Wisconsin saw its biggest one-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases Wednesday, likely fueled by an outbreak at a meatpacking plant in Green Bay.

Likely?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/22/2010

Nearly 150 people have been infected with the coronavirus as part of a cluster linked to a meatpacking plant, in what appears to be Wisconsin's largest outbreak from a single facility. 

Brown County officials said Wednesday that 147 cases of COVID-19 stem from infections at JBS Packerland on Lime Kiln Road in Green Bay. That number includes employees and relatives who live with them.

Wisconsin DHS

GET ME REWRITE: It's going to be quiet in Wisconsin Dells this summer

Reported in Republican Legislature asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to suspend stay at home order.  (Wisconsin State Journal, 4/21/2020)

Read the brief, Tom.  

Better yet, read the full report.

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

GET ME REWRITE: President with the emotional development of a 6 year old throws a pity party for coronavirus safer-at-home protesters

Reported in President Trump Doubles Down On Coronavirus Testing Capabilities.  (NPR, 4/20/2020)

Wonder where that leaves health workers in Trump's estimation?

Kaiser Health News

The Guardian, 4/15/2020

COVID-19 is the leading cause of death in the United States in April 2020 so far

Source:  Worldometers

Source:  CDC

The Coronavirus in America:  The Year Ahead.   (The New York Times, 4/18/2020)

Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, is arguably the leading cause of death in the United States right now. The virus has killed more than 1,800 Americans almost every day since April 7, and the official toll may be an undercount. By comparison, heart disease typically kills 1,774 Americans a day, and cancer kills 1,641. Yes, the coronavirus curves are plateauing. There are fewer hospital admissions in New York, the center of the epidemic, and fewer Covid-19 patients in I.C.U.s. The daily death toll is still grim, but no longer rising.

Why We Don’t Know the True Death Rate for Covid-19.  (The New York Times, 4/17/2020)

In fact, even the number of people dying is a moving target. Covid-19 deaths that happen at home appear to be widely underreported. And New York City increased its death count by more than 3,700 on Tuesday, after officials said they were now including people who had never tested positive for the virus but were presumed to have died of it.

GET ME REWRITE: Trump campaigns his way through coronavirus pandemic

Reported in Trump Encourages Protest Against Governors Who Have Imposed Virus Restrictions.  (The New York Times, 4/17/2020)