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T ribune Published in Abbotsford - 70 years ago May 13, 1954

Girls head class of 1954; commencement set for Friday night

Ann Janda and Maurine Wepfer achieved highest scholastic honors in the graduating class of

1954, in addition to extra curricular activities. Janda is the valedictorian while Wepfer is the salutatorian.

Girl Scouts receive awards at cookout

Abbotsford Girl Scouts, Troop No. 58, closed a busy year of accomplishment and fun with a cookout and court of awards. The cookout was held at the Marathon County Park at Unity.

Contributions needed for Boy Scout clubhouse

Plans for the new Boy Scout clubhouse have been completed and the construction will be started as soon as possible. Money, materials and voluntary labor are needed to complete the project.

Tribune-P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 50 years ago May 9, 1974

Abbotsford council talks water-sewer

Abbotsford city councilmen in regular session Monday evening, held a lengthy discussion with the city’s engineers concerning plans for water and sewer extensions to be completed this year.

Fire hits Wisco Milling Co.; Damage not heavy

Abbotsford firemen were called to Wisco Milling Co. Tuesday afternoon to extinguish a fire that developed in a hammermill which is located in the basement of the mill building.

Tribune -P honograph Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 25 years ago May 12, 1999

Farmers ask legislators’ help on power quality

Area farmers whose herds and families are suffering from what they say is an electrical power distribution problem have enlisted the aid of local legislators in their search for a solution. State Sen. Russ Decker and State Rep. Scott Suder both attended a meeting in the town of Colby.

Dorchester State Bank opens Colby branch

Jerry Jehn, president of Dorchester State Bank, was congratulated last week as the bank opened a new branch at the Food Pride grocery store on Colby’s north side.

Abbotsford class of 1999 to graduate Saturday

Jennie Rebne and Kim Mannetter are the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Abbotsford Class of 1999. The class president Craig Vesley will welcome those present and the senior class will perform a musical selection.