Surnames: Blanke

----Source: Abbotsford Tribune (Abbotsford, Clark County, Wis.) 06/07/1928

Blanke, John Sr. (78th Birthday - 3 June 1928)

John Blanke, Sr., who lives eight miles east of Abbotsford on Highway 39, celebrated his 78th birthday Sunday, June 3. A goodly number of friends and neighbors gathered with well filled lunch baskets and gave Mr. Blanke a real celebration eating and visiting until milking time when all departed wishing Mr. Blanke many more happy birthdays. Although 78 years old, Mr. Blanke is very active carrying on his work.