December 31

1930: Mueller Potter Drug Company forms a corporation and registers with the state of Wisconsin.
1940: "The last day of the year is a fairly busy one.  Mr. F.W. Mueller has a birthday.  He is 67.  We ahve company tonite to help see out the old year and welcome in the new.  Joe and Anna Weisheipl, Ed and Thres Fretschel are with us.  This is the first time out for Anna since she's been laid up with game leg over a week ago. Laurence and Dolores Kinateder stay overnite with Donald and Mary Ann (son and daughter)."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "F. W. Mueller is 70 years old today.  He is feeling quite well.  Another lovely day, temperatures up to 34.  Worked until 9:30.  Ed and Thres Fretschel, Annie Heip, Aunt Lena Baier are over to see the year out.  Party breaks up at 3:15 A.M. and I chauffeur the folks home.  Received a card fomr Lt. Charles F. Nolan today.  He is somewhere in the Pacific.  The card was on the way for 20 days.  Dolores and Alois Kinateder are overnight guest at our house." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 30

1942: "We have company today, Emma Baier with Faye and Joe Jr., Ann Ostertag with Raymond and Jimmie, Rose Mauritz with Joan and Billy." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Mary Ann (daughter) with Arlene (daughter-in-law) to get a coat at Hilda's." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 29

1950: "Met George Greeley, secretary to Senator Joe McCarthy at Washington. Geroge is home for a short holiday vacation.  Geroge tells me after McCarthy's tiff with Drew Pearson, Joe received 700 telegrams of congratulations..."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "Well, I'm getting ready for the wind-up.  Beginning to figure out Social Security and withheld income taxes for the employees.  Francis Lamb is over this afternoon for a two hour conference.  This evening is spent at Donald's (son).  Arlene (daughter-in-law) has done her utmost to have things in order.  Father Wagner stops in for a hour's visit."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 28

1941: "To 6 o'clock Mass at St. John's then to work.  Had to open the store this morning.  Worked until one, then Art Mueller relieved me until 6 o'clock.  During the afternoon Joe, Celia, Lucy, Matt, Amanda, Caroline Drexler were over to our house for their annual Christmas visit.  Sergeant George Hagene Jr. is in town. Laurence and Dolores sleep at our house tonite. After work tonite we visit the Weisheipls.  Ed and Thres Fretschel are also there.  Got home at 2:30 A.M. Monday." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Took a flying trip to Milwaukee.  Left on Streamliner at 5:30 in Milwaukee at 7:00 P.M.  Dr. Ray Wagner is on his way back form Camp Devens, Mass. He told me how Easterners make a clam bake. Attended Yahr Lange salemen and manufacturer representatives banquet.  Met many salemen I knew.  Took 11:40 train back home.  ON the train I meet Clayton Kuehn, one of our former employees in the Navy, and Les Wolf in the Army from Texas. Both have leave until Tuesday. (Bloger's note: December 28th was a Thursday.)" [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 27

1940: "Aunt Mary and Lena Baier take care of the washing for the Joe Weisheipl family.  They are obliged to wash by hand, no wash machine, no wringer, no washboard.  Aunt Mary complains of a backache; she is not accustomed to washing without modern conveniences." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Today is Father William Renner's silver anniversary as a priest.  He is stationed at Alexandria, Minnesota Let us hope he will live to celebrate his golden anniversary.  Attended 7:30 Mass at St. John's with Thres and Mary Ann (daughter).  It is still raining when we go to church.  Car was stuck near the church when we start from home.  Dicky Hill gives us a push.  Donald (son) has dinner at Louis Koelbl's, guest of Norman.  St Vincent's church organ is dedicated tonite.  Donald serves, lasts from 7:30 to 9:00." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 26

1939: "Ann and Rose Baier are here with Raymond, Jimmie, Joan and Billy.  Aunt Lena and Grandma Baier are also here for their Christmas visit.  They spend the afternon with us.  Grandma is very impressed with the bathroom upstairs." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Today is a day of rain.  Rose Weisheipl (niece) is with us for the noon day meal.  We find she likes turkey very much.  Father John Nuernberg drops in to say "Merry Christmas."  He is not feeling very well although he looks 100%.  Anna Weisheipl (sister-in-law) is in bed today.  Pains in neck and hip, sounds like rheumatism.  Donald (son) and myself attend basketball - All Stars against Chicago Studenbakers.  Stars win 44-33.  Mother and Mary Ann (daughter) see Bambi and the Ice Capades at the Oshkosh and it is still raining." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 25

1939: "Attended 7:30 Mass.  Worked all day making out orders, only 28 of them...Donald (son) is very happy today.  He gets a new bicycle, a casting set, a scout knife, and a harmonica." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] 1942: "Attend midnight Mass at St. Vincent's.  Our organ is back on the job, in fact it is entirely new with the exception of some of the pipes from our original..."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Don and Arline (son and daughter-in-law) come over to attend midnight Mass with us.  The service is broadcast over radio station WOSH for the first time from St. Vincent's and A.E.P. paid for it.  Don's family are also with us to spend the day and have dinner here.  In the evening they are at Arline's folks, the Felkers." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Begin the day attending Solemn High Mass St. Vincent's...Don and Arlene to 9 A.M. Mass, leave Mark with us and after Mass they are with us again to exchange presents.  After a few pictures taken by Don we have dinner at the Town House then back home for a time.  Then Don and family and Mary Ann (daughter) visit St. Vincent Sisters.  Mark (grandson) shows them how to turn on their new T.V. and by the way Donnie and Debbie (grandchildren) get presents from Sisters Mary Walter and Rudolphia..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 24

1939: "This is another busy Sunday.  Took in about $525.  The folks open their presents.  Donald (son) is somewhat of a sad boy tonite.  He didn't get as many presents as he expected.  He sits in the corner very depressed. (Blogger's note: see Dec. 25th for continuation.) Thres attends midnight Mass at St. John's.  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Well, today is the wind up, and I am glad.  Donald (son) and myself deliver the presents to the doctors and I nearly froze my feet... To midnight Mass, Donald had his sweetheart to church.  He also sings a solo." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Well, the rush is over, people are buying fast, last minute shoppers are numerous...Don and Arlene over at about 9:30.  We exchange presents.  Little Donnie (grandson, blogger) can't wait to ride his hot rod car." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Much snow and slush make travel very slow in town.  We are trying to complete the distribution of presents for the nurses and office help of the doctors.  At the stores it is our busiest days.  Close shop at 5:30.  Spend the evening at Don's (son) home.  The kiddies have the time of their life opening presents.  Markie especially likes his snuggle bear and musical top..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 23

1944: "This is our busiest day of the year.  Took Jackie Rothe along to deliver presents to the doctors and to Fathers Bastian, Ott, Courtney also Sisters at St. Vincent's and St. John's.  Sister Genevieve introduced Sister Edgar the new superior at St. Vincent's.  I'm so tired this evening that I could not go back to work, my first evening out this month." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 22

1940: "A very busy day at the store.  Foresters have their Children's Christmas Party tonite at St. Vincetn's.  Donald and Mary Ann take part in the program." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "Got more exercise shoveling sidewalks today, at least 1 1/2 hours.  My job today is wrapping Christmas presents to be given to the doctors.  Wrapped about 130 packages" [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 21

1943: "Father Ott brings Donald (son) and the boys from St. Nazianz." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Ed Binder is in my office this morning returning the crucifix I let Rose use during her illness. He also speaks about my accepting the presidency of the S.S. Business Men's Club.  To Kiwanis luncheon, Madrigal Singers from Hi School entertain us and Bruno Romanowski explains the difference between Christmas Hymns and Christmas Carols." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 20

1939: "We have about reached our peak on parcel post.  There has been a steady line up the last four evenings from the front of the store to the parcel post window." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Eddie brings Florence and baby boy (Jim) home from the hospital this afternoon.  Got plenty of exercise this morning, an all night snowfall and is was the wet and heavy kind.  Fortunately Donald (son) came over to help me.  Tonite I begin getting out greeting cards, 50 of them, and then the weekly trip to Uncle Joe Heip's to deliver two coffee cakes for their Sunday breakfast.  And to the Post Office at 10:30 P.M."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "To 7:30 Hi Mass - Father Wagner.  To work at 9:15.  Took over Post Office window from 10-12:30 and from 6 to 8 in the evening.  Waited on approximately 450 people.  My feet are rather tired tonite.  Ate a little too much lunch after work and could not get to sleep until 1 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 19

1944: "Joe Baier is laid up this afternoon with tonsilitis.  [Note: continued using December 20th entry which really concerns December 19]  Joe Baier became papa again last night [Dec. 19] A little girl (Mary Jane) 7# 5 oz. is the Christmas present." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "The stork makes a visit to the Stan Demboviaks in Milwaukee (West Allis).  It's a little baby girl. [Blogger's note: The baby is Anne Demboviak, who will later marry Gary Glisch and will teach at Farmington Elementary School in Kewaskum with me.  We are cousins; her Grandfather Drexler and my Grandmother Drexler were siblings.] [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 18

1940: "We have had no street lights for 3 nights." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "1° below zero this A.M.  To Kiwanis luncheon, George jrodan leads the program with Ben Borsuk, Bill Mortell, and Russ Williams filling in.  I picked up our Christmas tree at Harold Weed's.  Spent the afternoon and evening at home wrapping packages for the doctors and also writing cards to relatives and friends." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 17

1940: "Christmas greetings are already beginning to arrive.  A beautiful bedroom suite arrives for Dad and Mother from Sitter's Furniture Store.  This is our joint Christmas present." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "To St. John's 7:30 Mass, then to work, and it's like a mad house at the store.  We attend the "Golden Wedding Anniversary" of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Mueller at the Athearn Hotel.  Altho it is really a preliminary, it is a lovely event.  It is a dinner for the immediate family with Rev. C.J. Lange and Mrs., John Hackbarth, Thres and myself.  Also took a trip to Sunnyview to see Tony Pable.  He is doing fine but can not be home for Christmas." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 16

1953: "A nice day but cold about 7° above this morning. Paid last respects to Paul Sitter this morning at Konrads.  Visited Martha Hein Stauber at Mercy.  She is in Room 115.  Her arm is still in traction.  Met Mrs. John Birmingham in the same room.  Dropped in to see Joe Weisheipl Jr.  He is in room 146.  Took Marge to work." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "To 7:30 Hi Mass - Father Schorn.  We are very busy at the store.  Took Mother to Berlin to pick up her fur coat and Mary Ann's. (daughter).  Markie (grandson) spends time with Mother while Don (son) and family are at church.  He is in love with our Mickey Mouse cookie jar.  This afternoon K.C. Children's party.  They all get a box of chocolates, that's it." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 15

1940: "To six o'clock Mass this morning, then to work.  We are quite busy, much parcel post is coming in.  In the afternoon Mather bought a Christmas tree.  Joe and Annie Heip stop in for a short time.  Joe helped to move Donald's (son) bed upstairs.  I helped the ladies move Mary Ann's (daughter) bed to the back bedroom.  Thres goes to view the remains of Karl Dietzo and then to St. Peter's bingo.  She wins 3 dollars.  A heavy sleet storm hits us in the evening.  I was called out to take Thres, Annie Heip,  Mary Schneider, Jennie Miller, and Thres Fretchel home; no taxies available."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Eddie Wesiheipl is pa again,  It's another boy (Jim) born about four this morning, weighs 7 pounds 4 oz.  Had Norm Brown over for the noon meal today Pigs hocks, dumplings, sour kraut a la Potter.  Visited Annie Heip this afternoon, she is very anxious to go home, must wait another day or two.  Joe Jr. brought 6 bottles of beer to keep her happy.  Visited Aunt Mary and Mrs. Hannes.  Sister Laurentia tells me the Crib and Manger I donated to the hospital are in.  Gave Sister Irene 4 Rosaries.  Also met Father Al Trebby." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 14

1944: "Thres is busy baking Christmas cookies today.  Served on a coroner's jury this morning at the courthouse in the case where W.H. Clausen of Fond duLac lost his life in a collison with an Olson transport truck on Sept. 12th about 9 P.M., 8 o'clock standard time.  Verdict of the jury, negligence on both sides contributed to the accident.  Jurors: Mike Randall, Leonard Reinke, Paul Wertsch, J. Harold Watson, A.E. Potter, Raymond Miller."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "To 7:30 Mass Father Milbauer.  We are very busy at the store this morning and also this evening.  Seven of the ladies from our South Store had a dinner party at Ray Robbins this evening, Maude Labudde, Margaret Tadych, Virginia Abrams, Grace Sitter, Rose Weisheipl, Marjorie Beck and Mary Ann Potter (daughter).  Party lasted from 6:30 to 12:30." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 13

1939: "John (Drexler, Theresa's brother) is still hanging on, he's losing ground fast.  Doctor Hogen states he may live another 24 hours.  At 10:30 P.M. he takes a turn for the worse and passes away in peaceful sleep at 10:40 P.M. R.I.P." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "..Mary Ann begin her tap dance lessons at Marion Weisheipl's.  Thres and Mrs. Tony Paulick play bingo at Sacred Heart Christian Mothers Christmas Party.  All of their Franciscan Sisters are there to receive a present.  Thres and Mrs. Paulick win nothing." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "... Attended St. Vincent's Christmas Cantata.  Donald (son) takes pictures.  We had Debbie (granddaughter) with us.  She was much interested and she was also very entertaining.  Dave and Mrs. Garcia were sitting ahead of us with their little girl.  They got quite a kick out of Debbie'a wise remarks. Donald and family were with us until midnight." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 12

1949: "Thres entertains the Ladies Auxiliary Card Club this afternoon.  It's not only a card party, the ladies also exchange gifts.  They had lots of fun, some of the ladies received comic gifts.  The boys almost locked me in the new store tonite.  Art Mueller luckily came in at midnite to ask if I had a key.  Well I didn't have one.  Worked 12 hours today.  Miles Kimball is laid to rest." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "To 7:30 Hi Mass Holy Name.  Father Schorn spoke, not a sermon, just about the things we may expect under his pastorate.  He praised Father Bastian, for St. Vincent's was his first assignment after he was ordained.  He announced the passing of Rose (Binder) and the congregation prayed for her.  This was really her day.  Holy Name men were asked to offer the Mass and Holy Communion for her. This evening prayers and rosary at Fiss and Bills led by Father Milbauer.  Parish reception for Father Schorn tonite at 7:30 in the Recreation Hall." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 11

1947: "Thres and Annie Heip do some shopping this afternoon.  Jackie Mauritz is in to show me her police dog.  Thres attended South Side Business Men's Christmas party tonite.  Busses picked up the folks at Security Bank, took them to Deniger's Farm Implements where they serve beer and give flowers, then to Putney's where the folks watch a money sorting machine, then to Johnson's new building where they are shown how potato chips are made.  Worked 11 1/2 hours today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Ven. Sister Romano has a fall this morning when getting out of bed and broke her collarbone in three places.  Donald (son) leaves for Chicago on the 5:06 afternoon train.  All Stars beat Hammond 50-45.  Elsie Wagner comes home form the hospital." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 10

1946: "Thres gets a new kind of hair do, it's a cold permanent wave and it's only 12 dollars, 'poor papa.' Merchandise is coming in galore." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Father Schorn is in my office this morning for what I would say was his first visit with me since he is our pastor.  He spoke of a number of changes he would like to see carried out in the near future." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 9

1930: Arlene Katherine Felker (daughter-in-law) is born.
1953: "Ma and Mary Ann (daughter) attend the Foresters Christmas party at St. Vincent's.  We were also invited to the Catholic Knights of Columbus Christmas party at Sacred Heart.  I sent them a shaving set for a door prize,  I visited with Don (son) and Debbie and Don Jr. (grandchildren) about an hour.  Don was babysitter.  Arlene was with Ma and Mary Ann and by the way, today is Arlene's birthday.  I think she's 23." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 8

1939: "Attended meeting of Executive Committee Red Cross.  Voted appropriations to sponsor course in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick,  also to sponsor Garment Production Program.  Mrs. Mace and Rev. Oberleiter attend our meeting.  Attended 7 o'clock Mass this morning.  Took Anna Drexler, Ottilia Mugerauer, Mary (Aunt Mary)Drexler and Thres to Alexian Brothers Hospital to see Uncle John Drexler.  He is sleeping and we had no chance to talk to him." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954 : "Today marks the end of the Marian Year, a year filled with spiritual benefit and blessings and special indulgences granted by the Holy Father Pope Pius XII.  He is feeling somewhat better and is in hopes he may be able to give his Christmas Blessing from the Vatican. We attend 6:30 Mass.  Heard a rather unusual concert tonite, a Piano Trio: George Fiore, Esther Fernandez, and Stephens Kovacs.  They surely are real artists." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 7

1944: "Mary Ann (daughter) gets her first train ride today.  Took her and mother along to Milwaukee.  They visited Margaret, Gail, and Anna Drexler while I was downtown on business.  Tommy Adkins and Walter Lange took me to lunch at the Boston Store.  Did business at Yahr-Lange, McClurg, Mutual Drug, Bertram Novelties.  Took the folks to Riverside Theatre in the evening. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
2006: Kyra Rose Kolaske, daughter of Brian and Chris Kolaske, granddaughter of Mike and Debbie (nee Potter) Kolaske, great-granddaughter of Donald and Arlene Potter, great-great granddaughter of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.

December 6

1950: "More snow today.  Van Pelt the new Congressman from our district is a guest and speaker at the Optimist Club.  Art Mueller reports that Van made a very good impression.  Don and Arlene (son and daughter-in-law) get a new General Electric washing machine.  Guess from whom?  Santa came rather early but they need it badly.  We learn that our nephew Joseph Drexler became ill during the night and was taken to the hospital." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
2005: Tyler Kolaske, son of Jeremy Kolaske, grandson of Mike and Debbie (nee Potter) Kolaske, great-grandson of Donald and Arlene Potter, great-great grandson of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.

December 5

1935: "Drove to Milwaukee this morning with Joe and Anna Weisheipl and Joe Jr. Had lunch at Menominee Falls.  The folks are down to visit Cork who is playing at the Riverside Theatre with Stan Mayers Band.  I had business at the Drug Service, The Mutual and also had a nice visit with A. C. Grace of McClurg.  Saw the show in the evening and visited with Cork. Left Milwaukee about 1 A.M. and run into a sleet storm.  Landed in Slinger at 2:30 A.M.  Stayed there over night." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "To 7:30 Hi Mass, Father Milbauer then to work.  This afternoon to Memorial Service for 4th Degree Knights by Father Danks and officers of the 4th Degree.  I think 32 Vacant Chairs were there with 32 names of deceased Sir Knights.  Had a visitor at the office tonite.  Jack McCain is thinking of going into business for himself.  He is considering buying out Syl Stack, but lacks about 3000 dollars to put the deal over." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 4

1953: "Christmas shopping is beginning in earnest.  All of our store are very busy.  North 1700, South 1500.  I worked 7 hours today.  This evening to the Mode to see Desert Song starring Kathryn Grayson, Gordon Mac Rae, Raymond Massey; also A Christmas Carol starring Alistar Sim as Scrooge." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Don (son) is over to the house to pick up Christmas tree ornaments.  He tells me he and Eddie (Wesiheipl) worked until 11:30 last night.  I really got a raking over the coals from Fred Baumgartner today, one that I won't forget for a while.  My suggestion for carrying more green stamps at this time of year met with a very stern rebuff.  Hence forth I better keep my suggestions to myself." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 3

1940: "A cold wave hits us over night 15° below zero this morning, but it does moderate during the day, and more snow tonite.  Ladies Auxiliary So. Side Business Men's Club entertain the men at a Christmas Party. Albert Genark was Santa Claus.  Herb Riemer won a Christmas tree." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's Father Koehn.  To work all morning.  About 2:30 to St. Mary's Hall where K. C. 2nd and 3d degrees are exemplified.  Joe Baier and Edward Weisheipl are among the 80 some candidates, and they are plenty burned up too.  We have a nice meal at the club after the initiation.  About 20 of us to Fiss and Bills to say the rosary for Murt Malone, then take Ed and Marie Fretschl to the Weisheipl's t celebrate Annie's birthday." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

December 2

1882: Anna Drexler, sister of Theresa Drexler is born.  She will later marry Joe Weisheipl and be known to our family as "Aunt Annie."

December 1

1951: "A very mild day.  Had our "Bring Christ Back to Christmas" parade; it is very impressive altho the floats traveled much too fast.  Arlene (daughter-in-law) takes Debby (1-year-old gradndaughter) to the Junior Forester party.  She is very much afraid of Santa." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1978: Kristi Kolaske (great granddaughter) is born in Oshkosh.

November 30

1933: "Thanksgiving Day turns out to be a very nice mild day. Male choir sings at 8 o'clock Mass, this is new to us.  We have much to be thankful for.  Worked a short time, took a drive to the cottage in the afternoon, then to the Oshkosh Theatre.  Ed Brendel is there in Ole's Big Moment then for supper and out to Sacred Heart Bazaar.  I won a chicken." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is 80 today.  Bishop John Grellinger celebrates his Silver Jubilee in the priesthood with a Pontifical High Mass at St. Mary's." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 29

1941: "Harry Kujawa's sister Leona is married today at Berlin.  Anna, Leona Drexler and Roman, Leona's sweetheart attend, but when they get there, the newlyweds are gone on their honeymoon."   [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "To 7:30 Hi Mass - Father Wagner.  A letter from Bishop Bona is read pertaining to the Novena beginning tomorrow in honor of the dogma if the 'Immaculate Conception of Mary - Mother of Jesus.  Worked 5 hours today.  Saw Roman Holiday at the Oshkosh with Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn.  This is Audrey's star debut.  She's cute.  Co-feature is Merry Mirthquakes with Liberace as M.C. and of course offers some very fine numbers on the piano." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 28

1942: "Mary Meidl and Elsie Kirsch have an out of the ordinary and yet pleasant experience at the Armory Bingo.  They pay a nickel each to play a Crazy Bingo which pays one hundred dollars and they win, pay off fifty dollars each." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Sent another package to Rothbauers in Parsberg, Ins #2591, 2 men suits, 5 dresses, a slip, 1 ladies coat.  Had our MPD meeting as usual.  Fred tells us that Sy Propson bought the 'Hammerlund' store on Jackson Drive.  Norm Brown is over for the noon meal,  He brings some 'Stollen' supposed to go to California.  Had a business visit with Art Hazen at his home in regard to bringing him into Mueller Potter Drug Co.  He is very happy about this." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 27

1948: "The first Saturday of Christmas shopping is a busy one.  Eddie Weisheipl is a papa for the second time last night at 11:50. Another boy (blogger's note: Tommy Weisheipl) Florence and baby are doing fine." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Well, it looks like real winter out this morning, a nice coat of snow and plenty cold.  Clarence Westphal and Florence Ostertag are married at 9:30 this morning by Father Milbauer. A very nice wedding. We go to Anna Ostertag's for a short visit to see the bride and groom.  Donald (son) and family are over for a 2 o'clock turkey dinner. This evening we see the C.Y.O. play The Little Dog Laughed at St. Vincent's.  Don and Arlene are with us.  Well rendered play, plenty of comedy." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 26

1942: "Up at 8:15 A.M. Attended Thanksgiving High Mass at St. John's.  Had a seventeen pound goose for dinner and it was delicious, even Tommy (pet cat) was at table as usual on a holiday.  I took some pictures of him at table.  This morning we have quite a blizzard, temperatures around 20°. One could really call this the first day of winter..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Have Debbie and Donnie (grandchildren) over this morning for children's T.V. programs.  Markie is out of sorts, teething bothers him." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 25

1948: "Worked three hours this morning.  Mary Ann (daughter) and myself attended 7 o'clock Hi Mass St. Vincent's Father Wagner.  Have a guest for dinner.  Donald (son) brings Arlene Felker.  This evening took Mother and Mary Ann to the Strand. The Three Musketeers stars Gene Kelly, Lana Turner, June Allyson, Van Heflin, Angela Lansbury, Frank Morgan." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Mother and I to 8 o'clock Hi Mass, Father Meyer.  After Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.  After Mass to work.  Took Debbie and Donnie (grandchildren) out for an hour to help Arlene with that big turkey dinner preparation.  We are invited to help them take care of that turkey, its a fifteen pounder and did I get a surprise - I had to carve it, my first try and I did quite well." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 24

1948: "The Yonan brothers, John and Ted, are here and bring quite a surprize [sic], two Persian rugs, one for the living room, one for the dining room and three scatter rugs.  John is quite a salesman." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Aloys Hetzel is laid to rest.  Monsinor Bastian has the service.  Honorary pallbearers, Matt Mertz, Johnnie Berger, John Matayka, Fred Karst. Bill Nuernberg, and myself.  Wisconsin is chosen by the 'Big Ten' athletic directors to represent the conference in the Rose Bowl New Year's Day against Southern California.  This is the first time in 40 years we have a champion team." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 23

1939: "Had a letter from Carl Radowski today, he needs 150 dollars to go into business  at 1717 Mitchell Street, Milwaukee. About one half of the U.S.A. are celebrating Thanksgiving today.  Some time ago President Roosevelt decreed  that Thanksgiving Day this year be celebrated Nov. 23d instead of the 30th as per calendar.  Wisconsin is not celebrating today, altho the cities of Milwaukee and Madison observe today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "To Kiwanis luncheon.  Harry Stuhldreher from University of Wisconsin is with us today.  I believe he is one of the 'Four Horsemen' from Notre Dame University years ago.  Our table Dr. Gifford, Ed Durler, Ray Baxandall.  We also entertained the high school squad football players." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 22

1933: Chicago "Up at 9 A.M. took a taxi out to United Drug Co. met Mr. Storm, then over to Albert Pick to see Al Selbach, after lunch over to McKesson Fuller Morrisson.  Bought a few things, had a nice visit with Leo Lanagan, met Al Billup and Norm Brown.  Had Al Leonard over to the hotel in the evening.  Had dinner at the Oriental Gardens, met Cork Weisheipl, Dan Russo, Heck Herbertm Paul Wittenmeyer.  In the evening visited the Bier Stube at the Bismarck Hotel, sang some German songs, and drank a lot of beer.  One of the waiters told me he liked to wait on Alice Roosevelt Longworth years ago." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Honorary pallbearer at Dr. Hogan's funeral.  Father Scanlon is here.  Sisters, Mercy Hospital, doctors, nurses attend in a body.  Monsignor Bastian is taken to Mercy Hospital." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 21

1940: "All but 6 states in the country celebrate Thanksgiving Day today. It is a day of rain.  We attended 9 o'clock High Mass.  A big 13 pound turkey with all the trimmings like only Mother can make is our dinner.  In the afternoon we attended the Oshkosh Theatre.  A Technicolor picture North West Mounted Police was the feature with Gary Cooper, Madeline Carroll, Preston Foster, Robert Preston, and Paulette Goddard starring." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Soft coal mines are at a standstill.  Four hundred thousand mine workers do not go to work today.  John Lewis called off the contract with the government.  The weather is changing to colder; a high wind begins this afternoon.  Joseph Heisler, 1425 6th, passed away this morning 1:55 at Mercy Hospital.  Born Sept. 17, 1870 in Austria, came to Oshkosh 1909 from Brazil."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 20

1944: "Sixth War Loan Drive begins in Oshkosh.  Donald (son) drives on his own from now on.  He passed his final test." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "This is moving day for Donald (son) and family from 510 10th to 1815 Oregon.  John and Lucille Felker (daughter-in-law's parents) are with them all day, helping to move and get things straightened in the house." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 19

1950: "To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's Fahter Koehn, Lady Foresters Communion Sunday.  Arlene (daughter-in-law) attends with Mother and Mary Ann (daughter).  Donald (son) is with me at the service.  Father Koehn explains the meaning of indulgences.  Worked this morning and this evening until eight.  Then to Fretschl's for cards.  Mama won 85 cents. I lost 25 cents.  Annie Heip did not win a game." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Marge Haverty gets the news from Father Shuh that the Cancery at Green Bay is not allowing her application for divorce from Joe Weisheipl. Well, it's beginning to look and feel like winter out.  Donald and Arlene (son and daughter-in-law) get a Philco T.V. set." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 18

1952: "Father Michael Drexler drops in at the store this morning; he is now assistant at St. Joseph's Marinette.  I believe his pastor's name is Champagne.  Poor Mike, according to his own version, had to learn all over again how to be an assistant pastor." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "We receive news who the new pastor is going to be at St. Vincent's.  He is Father Louis Schorn of Sacred Heart parish Manitowoc.  He is a native of Two Rivers, ordained April 14, 1916 and appointed assistant to Father Bastian.  It was at a time when German sermons still prevailed at St. Vincent's and poor Father Schorn had quite a time trying to deliver one in that language.  But he and Father Bastian got along very well together.  He was chaplain in the Fifth Infantry in 1918-1919 in France, St. Mary's at Custer 1919-1923, then to Wausaukee until 1939 September to Sacred Heart at Manitowoc.  He attended St. Lawrence College Mt. Calvary when I did." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] 
1956: "Markie (grandson) is over to stay with Grandma this morning while the family attend 9 o'clock Mass.  Little Donald (grandson) presents Sister Mary Walter with 6 beer bottle tops and that really was funny." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 17

1945: "Took Joe and Annie Weisheipl to K.C. dinner at St. Mary's Hall.  They had a program to raise funds for their children's Chrstmas party.  I won 4 dollars which almost cleared my expenses.  After the party we spent time at home, took them home at 12:30... Mother and Donald (son) drive to the cottage this afternoon to defrost the refrigerator and put on the storms for the winter and that's finis for the cottge this year." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Thres entertains her card club today, Ladies Auxiliary South Side Bus. Men's Club, 18 ladies.  Emma Lemke stays over for the evening with Ma and Mary Ann (daughter).  I attended the K of C Stockholders Fun Party tonite and it was a lot of fun.  Before the meal and party some of us attended the rosary for Mrs. E. J. Dempsey who pased away Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock following a short illness."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 16

1947: "Thres and Mary Ann to St. John's with Lady Foresters.  I attend St. Vincent's.  This evening Mother attends card party at St. Vincent's and is quite lucky.  I worked - put in 6 1/2 hours today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Attended Hi Neighbor musical comedy revue at Sacred Heart School.  Had Ed and Thres Fretschl with us.  The Weisheipls were very much in the revue - Rose - Marion - Eddie - Florence - Max - also Joe Drexler and daughters Marion - Joan." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 15

1946: "We have company tonite and it is tonite because Uncle Joe Weisheipl had an evening off from work.  Ed and Thres Fretschl - Uncle Joe and Annie - Aunt Lena are here.  Aunt Annie is really feeling excellent after a few tonics. Uncle Joe's eye is OK and his hands look pretty good.  Thres and yours truly also receive presents.  I got linen handkerchiefs.  The party broke up at 2:10 A.M. with Annie still going strong." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950 : "Cloudy but warm today.  Completed putting on storm windows upstairs this afternoon.  Donald (son) was here to help.  Mother takes care of Debby (granddaughter) for the evening.  Arlene (daughter-in-law) brings over half a loaf of wheat bread.  It's her first try at baking bread and she's done a good job." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 14

1943: "To 7:30 Mass a St. John's, then to work.  Had early dinner left about 11:45 for St. Nazianz with Thres, Mary Ann, Mrs. Theresa Drexler, Fred and Mrs. Karst. Passed Father Ott about 5 miles from St. Nazianz, hadn't driven 1000 ft. and had a flat tire (rear right).  Father Ott stopped to help me change the tire.  Arrived at St. Nazianz about 1:45.  Met Father Edward Wagner there.  Donald (son) and boys are fine.  The students present a play The Masterful Monk.  It is well presented to a packed house.  Met Fathers Gregory, Vincent, Denis, L .  After a short visit with the boys we leave for home, get home at 7 o'clock, after a short meal I go back to work to finish our drug orders. Get back at 9 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Boeder Stephan are laying linoleum on our back stairway.  Ma starts making "Gropfens" at St. Vincent's this afternoon for tomorrow's bake sale.  Dess Wirtz is learning to make them also, tells Ma they should go into business.  Quite a number of "Gropfens" are sold this afternoon.  I bought homemade candy 4.25.  I took Mary Ann (daughter) and Thres to K.C. Club for fish dinner this evening.  Met Charlie Jucolano, told him about the sale of his novelty finger pencils."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 13

1886: Theresa Ann Potter (nee Drexler) is born.
1937: "This is Mama Potter's birthday, 51 years old, and it rains most of the time.  John Sitter and Henry Meyer open an undertaking establishment in the Steckbauer building 7th and Ohio Streets next to Precours Food Shop." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Thres has a birthday, 56 today.  She is feeling quite well.  Forty Hours Devotion begins at Sacred Heart.  We are soon to have gas rationing. I register this afternoon at Jefferson School." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 12

1936 : "We have a new decoration on our house, a "Chicken Pox" card.  Donald (son) is the victim." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940 : "Drove to Milwaukee to attend a meeting of the Druggist Service Bureau.  After hearing a report of the financial condition of the Bureau, I made a motion to dissolove the corporation and sell out to some jobber.  After some discussion motion was unanimously carried." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944 : "To St. Vincent's 7:30 Holy Name.  Then to work.  Donald (son) took another driving lesson.  He drove me out to the cottage, from there to Cartwrights on Route 41 to pick up a bushel of MacIntosh apples." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 11

1940: "It is still raining this morning.  At noon heavy black clouds come up which bring on a very severe windstorm and lower temperatures, dropping from 53° to 12° above.  Much damage is done." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "Took DeSoto over to have it winterized at Beck Motors.  This afternoon delivered "Pope Blessings" to Anna Drexler (Mrs. John), to Tony and Jennie Pable; also delivered Lourdes water to them and to Ray Ostertags and Bill Mauritz.  Anna Ostertag seems to be suffering from sinus trouble.  Took Bill to the cottage to pick up paint and brushes.  Stopped at Wilbur Mueller's." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

November 10

1939: "Busy taking out Red Cross material and enrollment blanks to industries and business places." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Had a nice visit with Father Bastian this evening.  He wants to know all about Donald (son).  Left some Mass offerings and paid him my pledge on our new church organ which he expects to be installed by Christmas." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 9

1943: "Ground is covered with snow this morning.  To Kiwanis luncheon.  Our table Ozzie Witte - Ed Shrank - Charles Behnke - Bart Heiss - Irv Sill and myself.  Ebborn Ziebell presents a talkie movie about Bombay.  Am elected to be a director of Kiwanis for the next two years." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Alois J. Drexler passed away at 5:45 this morning at his home 907 7th St.  Brother to John, Frank, Carl, Joseph, Robert, Mrs. Ross Polier, Mrs. Max Fenzl.  Clark Hastings dropped in this morning on his way to see Ralph Sperry at St. Vincent's Hospital Green Bay." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 8

1942: "To St. Vincent's at 7:30 with Holy Name Society.  Left at 11:45 for St. Nazianz to visit Donald (son).  Took along Aunt Lena Baier and Joe and Anna Weisheipl.  Donald is looking well; brought him a violin made by Titus in 1906 for Phil Laffey.  It should be well broken in after 35 years of exercise.  The Dramatic Guild at the seminary put on a play Salvanarola The Flame of Florence.  The play was well rendered.  On our way home stopped at Miller's Restaurant Chilton for a nice meal.  On our arrival home, took Lena out to Ann Ostertag's.  Little Jimmie has a birthday.  Anna Weisheipl played bingo at Sacred Heart and won 5 times." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Aloys and Mary Drexler 907 7th St. are married 25 years today.  They have four children: Richard, Mrs. Florence Kuklinski, Dennis, and Gertrude Drexler. Thirty-nine years ago I boarded with Aloys' grandmother Theresa Drexler at this same address." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 7

1935: "Attended St. Vincent's Holy Name Party tonite.  Had a very enjoyable time.  Got home at 12:30 A.M. Dancing was in order thru most of the party.  Mary Ann (daughter) gets two days of vacation.  Teachers convention at Milwaukee." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Kummerows deliver a Gainsborough chair and a combination telephone desk and seat to our house this morning.  These are Mother's and my birthday presents.  Just learned this last present is a "chatter bench." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 6

1952: "Took a drive to Mt. Calvary this noon to see Father Gerald Walker and learn on arriving that he is confined in St. Agnes Hospital  Fond du Lac with a bleeding ulcer.  Had a nice visit with the Vice Rector Father Gratian.  Drove to St. Agnes Hospital and had a short visit with Father Gerald, then with Charlie Pable who is now pharmacist at the hospital, tells me he's been there since March, has two boys in the Capuchin Novitiate at Detroit and then came the real surprise, a visit with Father Adolph Wittman whom I have not seen since our days at Mt. Calvary in 1907.  He's been paralyzed for 25 years.  He is now able to say Mass and gets around with two canes.  We sure did a lot of reminiscing." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: " Bishop Stanislaus Bona dedicates the new St. Peter's Church. I serve as honor guard.  Had about 30 Sir Knights there.  Rev. M. J. McKeough, Dean of St. Norbert's College and brother to Father Francis McKeough assisted at the Bishop's throne.  Open house this afternoon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 5

1937: "First Friday to seven o'clock church services at St. Vincent's.  Ed Fretschel gets a wonderful parcel post package.  A present for him turned out to be a badly shot to pieces pheasant and a dead cat.  And he sure gets the razz-berries from the store crew." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "The country sets a precedent by electing Franklin Delano Roosevelt for President of the United States for a third term.  Julius Heil is re-elected Governor of Wisconsin." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 4

1890: Alfred Edward Potter is born in New York City. (He will arrive in Oshkosh in 1894 on an orphan train from the New York Foundling Asylum.)
1953: "Well this is a big day, our formal opening of the North Store and my birthday.  It is a grand success.  George Davis, Sales Manager Central Division Rexall, flew up from St. Louis.  He and I had our pictures taken; he was also interviewed by John Minors of the Northwestern.  A steady flow of people all day.  Had dinner at the Athearn.  Norm and Sybelle Brown, Paul Martin, Bob Fisher, Kenny Sepersky, George Davis, Fred and Loretta Baumgartner, Thres, Mary Ann , myself.  Ed and Fred Worm come in for dessert.  Took in $2293.  After closing party for the clerks.  We are home at 11 P.M.  I'm rather tired." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

November 3

1950: "To 7 o'clock Mass Monsignor Bastian.  We are at St. Vincent's Hall tonite to see the movie Christ the King.  Movie of our trip to Eurpoe is shown also.  Dr. Ray Wagner was narrator.  The hall was well filled with an appreciative audience." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Oshkosh March of Progress celebration in honor of the opening of the new improved Main Street begins this morning.  Made visits to Mercy this afternoon.  Father Louis Schorn in 126 is doing well.  Joe Drexler in 148 has lung cancer, expects to be home in 3 or 4 days, most probably does not know his condition.  His son Danny came home last Monday.  Has been in the Saar region in Germany.  Bill Shaefer is shaving himself for the first time since confined to the hospital 8 weeks ago.  Mrs. Ed Kleinschmidt broke a leg and is back in bed for a long time.  Mike Eichman is very low; Extreme Unction yesterday.  Mrs. Eichman is bearing up under the strain." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 2

1935: "Santa Claus comes to our house again.  Today he brought an "Iron Fireman Stoker."  Tony Paulick installed it for the Wilson Company.  This will mean a steady fire and an even temperature in our home for the winter."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1945: "Two Masses this morning 6:30 and 7:00.  Donald (son) is busy with the annual Homecoming football game at the high school.  Big parade at 5 o'clock.  He gets in about 1 A.M. Our Indians are beaten by West Green Bay 24-14." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

November 1

1933: "All Saints Day and it's another nice day.  Took Sisters Ambrosia, Maximillian, Serena, and Genrose to Berlin this afternoon.  Visited Fred and Margaret (Blogger's note: Kujawa, cousins) for a while.  Bought quite an assortment of holiday goods from Mr. Grace today.  Oshkosh City Lines Inc. a new bus concern begins business in Oshkosh today." [from A.E. Potter's diairies]
1947: "To 7 o'clock Mass St, Vincent's.  The boys are getting work done at the store that counts.  Worked 8 hours today.  Tonite we surprise ourselves.  We attend the opening official basketball game with the [Oshkosh] "All Stars" playing the Minneapolis Lakers and losing the game 49 to 47 in the last 5 to 10 seconds to play.  The "Lakers" have a well organized team.  Thres and Mary Ann (daughter) enjoy it very much." [from A.E. Potter's diairies]

October 31

1934:  "Attended Halloween party and dance at the Clover Leaf Hall.  It's a good time, altho the hall is somewhat crowded at times.  Art Mueller and his wife, Fred and Loretta and Margaret Voelz and Art Mueller are there from our crew.  Got home at 2:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diairies]
1940: "Had a caller from Texas today.  Bob Lutz in the guise of a fruit peddler.  Was surely glad to see him.  Bo't 2 bushels of oranges from him.  Anna Weisheipl is lucky at the Eagles Bingo.  She wins $7.40 on a 5¢ Crazy Bingo." [from A. E. Potter's diairies]

October 30

1942:  "Our Bean Bag Game is back from St. Vincent's Bazaar.  It made 12 dollars for the  Bazaar fund." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Forty Hours begins at Sacred Heart...Patronized Erick Baller for a Hickory Freeman suit this morning, most expensive I ever bought $115.  Met Northwestern ad man Ellegard and corrected them about our opening North Store, from Thursday to Wednesday.  Nipped that one just in time." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Marion Froetschl Larson with her children David and Caroline arrive from California this morning.  Ma and I are busy washing storm windows and Don (son) and Dave Wingrove put them on for us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 29

1946: "Joe and Annie Weisphel (brother-in-law and sister) are married 40 years today.  Thres and myself attend  Kiwanis Song-fest at the Athearn Hotel this evening.  Oshkosh is host this year.  Well attended; Beaver Dam gets the cup this year." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Had a call from Sister Irene in regard to sponsoring Frank Stampfer.  He needs money to come to this country.  Also visited Aunt Mary.  She is willing to come home with me.  Had our corporation registered at the Court House.  Had quite a visit with George Young, Register of Deeds.  We attended supper at the English Lutheran Memorial Hall.  I ate too much and suffered for it later...Had a pleasant surprise at the store.  Johnny Gallagher from Shawano dropped in to see me tonite. We had good times years ago." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 28

1936: "We drive to Milwaukee today with Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Mueller.  Attended the Drug Show and Banquet at the Schroeder Hotel.  After the banquet we took a walk and when we came back, played 500 rummy until 2:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diairies]
1942: "Thres and myself take a drive to Ripon this evening to the Kiwanis District Song Fest.  A nice dinner preceded the singing.  Bald heads were covered with Ripon Kiwanis caps, mine included.  Our table Mr. Mrs. Leighton Hough, Mr. Mrs. Frank Thew, Mr. Mrs. Kurt Drake, Thres and self.  Our club won the loving cup for singing." [from A. E. Potter's diairies]

October 27

1942: "Had a letter from Donald (son) today.  He is asking for an overcoat; he tells us it gets very cold at St. Nazianz.  Had Donald Bludair as guest a Kiwanis luncheon.  Our table Ed Schrank, Joe Krumrich, O.W. Witte, Charles Behnke, Don and myself." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Find myself doing work I had not expected to do for a long time to come.  Put on most of the storm windows and didn't feel any strain of overwork.  Emma Siewert helps Thres wash the storms and I wash the outside of the windows...The T and O Bowling Alleys open tonite.  They are across from our south store." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 26

1941: "To six o'clock Mass.  Thres goes over to the Bazaar Hall after Mass and is gone all day.  It is a rainy day.  I go to the Bazaar after work at night.  Donald (son) wins a permanent wave at Binder's Beauty Shop and do we have fun about that.  Bazaar ends about midnight.  Donald plays at First Presbyterian Church this afternoon when Phil Laffey's Orchestra gives a concert." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Drove to Milwaukee this morning with Phil Laffey.  We took the violin along, which Mr. John Schroeder is trying to get rid of or pawn off on me for 200 dollars.  Met Olaf Breivic, who is an authority on violins.  Mr. Laffey had him put a valuation on the violin.  Mr. Breivic stated 50 dollars was a good price for this violin.  This should put an end to Mr. Schroeder trying to get several hundred dollars for it."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 25

1949: "Almost got to Kiwanis luncheon with Ken Seperski.  We landed at the Town Grill, had a very nice meal.  This evening to Recreation Center to hear Edward Berryman put on organ concert for Civic Music Association members.  After the concert to St Vincent's Gym for a party given for the workers who helped paint the Sister's home and the church basement." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Mary Ann got a permanent today.  Norm Brown is with us today.  He stays, helps Thres was dishes and is with me until 2:30.  Thres plays cards at Rose Schneider's, gets a bad nose bleed and I take her home.  Marion Drexler is giving away cheese at the Security Bank. Reason: This is Cheese Week in Oshkosh." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 24

1935: "Sister-in-law Mary Drexler has a birthday.  She is 62 years of age.  Attended "Chicken Dinner" at Rev. Stange's Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  In the evening card party at St. Peter's Hall.  This hall has been completely redecorated.  The bowling alley has also been taken out of the basment." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "We visit Aunt Mary in the hospital.  She seems to be doing quite well and is very happy.  This is her birthday also; she is 81.  Thres baked a nice birthday cake for her and bro't her a new doll.  She injoys the doll very much."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 23

1935: "Johnny Revolta former West Side Oshkosh lad wins the National Professional Golfers Tournament.  He wins from Tommy Armour at Oklahoma City."  (Blogger's Note: It was the PGA tournament.)  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Took in the air show at our airport this afternoon and it was really cold out there, but it was worth it seeing bombers, jet planes, Navy planes and Whittman and Brennand put on stunts." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "I took Debbie and Donnie (grandchildren) to see Marge Haverty and then out to see Aunt Annie Heip.  Matt gives the children some money.  Debbie tells her mommie that Rose's husband "Matt?" gave them the money."  (Blogger's note: Rose and Matt Weisheipl are sister and brother.) [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 22

1936:  "We begin a sheephead tournament at Boll Mauritz's house  This is the old Tuesday night sheephead club that used to come to our house for years." [from A.E. Potter's diaires]
1944: "To 7:30 Mass at St. John's, then to work.  We are quite busy and we have no cgarettes, none yesterday ro Friday evening.  This is the first time we have been entirely out of cigarettes since we've been in business." [from A.E. Potter's diaires]

October 21

1940: "Meeting of Executive Committee Red Cross this afternoon.  Wendell Wilkie, Republican nominee for President makes a 20 minute stop at the North Side Northwestern Depot and makes a short speech.  I only get a glimpse of him.  He is very well received." [from A.E. Potter's diaires]
1954: "Honorary pallbearer for Msgr. Bastian with Ed Binder, Art Ostertag, Mike Eichman, John Hable, Ray Wagner.  About 225 priests present.  Bishop Bona - celebrant, Father Zey - sermon. [from A.E. Potter's diaires]

October 20

1945: "After a busy day at the store to Mercy Hospital to visit Father Nuernberg.  He is very low when I get there at 4:15 P.M. The family is all there.  about 6:15 Sister Eleanor told us he would not live much longer.  I prayed ahead several rosaries and other paryers and litanies.  He passed away very peacefully at 7 o'clock." [from A.E. Potter's diaires]
1954: "Gale Robertshaw is in town to take oversold "One-Cent Sale" order.  Jack Faust and myself honor guard at the bier of Monsignor Bastian this afternoon.  I'm on from 3:15 to 4 o'clock and from 4:14-4:45.  Back for rosary with Holy Name Society at 8 P.M." [from A.E. Potter's diaires]

October 19

1954: "Attended Chamber of Commerce meeting in Jack Delveau's office to make tentative budget for retail activities - 1955.  Skipped Kiwanis luncheon to Cemetery Board Meeting in the Cemetery office at 4:30 P.M. To Rosary for Monsignor at 8:30. Walked to church and feel very bad." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: This is a very busy day for Rose Stievater at the parsonage; she has 64 this afternoon and 62 ladies this evening playing whatever games they choose to raise funds for the Shrine or Grotto in honor of our Blessed Lady.  She cleared $75.80.  Thres and Mary Ann help her with dishes and cleaning up; they get home at 11:30." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

October 18

1941: "This is a busy day for all of us.  We are having a Grand Opening at our West Side Store.  Altho [sic] it is a day of rain many people avail themselves of the opportunity to congratulate us.  Celia Fretschel is married to Herbert Putzer at 9 o'clock at St. Vincent's.  Grandma Baier is laid to rest this morning.  Church service at 10:15 A.M. at St. Vincent's. Father Michael Drexler is in the Sanctuary.  We attend the Putzer wedding reception at the E.R.A. building after I get thru working at the store.  Get home at 1:30 A.M. and it is still raining.  Donald (son) serves at both wedding and funeral." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1945: "Soft Water Service is being installed at our home today." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 17

1954: "To 7:30 Mass; we receive the news that our beloved Monsignor Bastian passed away at 2:20 this morning.  Born Village Kirkweiller Alsace Lorraine May 28, 1874.  Ordained St. Joseph Church De Pere Sept. 8, 1897, First Mass Seymour Sept. 14, 1897.  Appointed to St. Vincent May 1, 1912.  Appointed Domestic Prelate 1945." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1970: Debbie Potter (granddaughter) married Michael Kolaske at St. Vincent's Church at twelve o'clock noon.  Father Otto Sartorelli officiated.  Carol Norkofski was maid of honor and Randy Krug was best man.  Flower girl was Jane Potter and ring bearer was James Potter, siblings of the bride.  Dinner and reception were held at the Columbus Club.

October 16

1947: "We get a new electric kitchen range this morning from the Boston Store.  Radke and DeVoe install it" [from A.E. Potter's diaries] (Blogger's note: October 16 is not an important date in our family history; this was the best I could find.)

October 15

1934: "Another beautiful day, 74° in the shade.  Donald (son) is surely getting his appetite back; he ate nearly two large dumplings and 2 helpings of meat for dinner.  Had monthly meeting of M P D Co. tonite." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Visited Gandma Baier this morning.  She is very low.  Dr. Ray Wagener is there.  We are busy at the store getting ready for our opening at the West Side Store.  Grandma Baier passed away this afternoon about 5 o'clock.  Born in Austria Feb. 20, 1850."  [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 14

1955: "A 'Catholic Youth Council' was organized at St. John's Parish Hall last night.  Includes the six parishes in Oshkosh.  Joe Hemmer is adult advisor from St. Vincent's." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Don (son) and family are with us for dinner and we are happy to have them.  Little Markie (grandson) has a very good appetite.  Bill Mauritz, Don and myself go out to the cottage for the afternoon.  Bill and Don bring in the boat slide." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 13

1941: "Another rainy wash day.  Visited Grandma Baier; she has difficulty trying to talk and is getting weaker.  She has had no nourishment to speak of for 3 weeks.  We had quite an accident at the store tonite.  A gallon bottle full of formaldehyde exploded in the rear of the store and we all cried from the fumes and so did our customers." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's Rev. Monsignor Bastian offered the Mass. Then to work until 12:30.  The Winnebago County Airport is dedicated today.  The weather is grand.  Frank Keefe is M.C.  General Carl Spaatz Supreme Commander of the U.S. Air Forces is here to speak.  The Appolls Chorus sings; Merrell Lewis directed.  Flag donated by Cong.  Keefe had been flown over the nation's Capitol this last week." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1991: Mary Ann Potter, daughter of A.E. and Theresa Potter and sister of Donald A. Potter, Sr. dies.

October 12

1934: "Father James Hagan delivers a Columbus Landing Day address over station WHBY.  Forty Hours Devotion begins at St. Vincent's today.  Bob Gunz starts putting radiators on our front porch today." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "To six o'clock Mass at St. John's.  Left with Mother, Mary Ann, Donald, and Kenny Baar for Great Lakes Naval Training Station at 8:15; arrive at 11 A.M.  Had lunch in the open.  The Fox River Valley Juvenile Orchestra of which Donald is a member gave a concert to about 600 sailors.  About 9000 regulars and 300 officers comprise the population of the naval station.  The concert was well received.  A beautiful day and everyone is taking advantage of the nice weather."  [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 11

1948: "Over to see Boyd Jordan at the New Amercian Bank, then to Jimmie's for one of my twice a year shoe shines, then to Kiwanis Directors meeting and also practice for tonite.  Back at work at 1:45.  Drive to Fond du Lac this evening to the Kiwanis Songfest sponsored by Waupun club at the Retlaw Hotel.  The meal was not very good for 3 dollars per plate.  The Beaver Dam club won the Gifford Cup.  We are home at 11 P.M." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "To Kiwanis luncheon.  Harry Hannish - John Markel - Gordon Mueller - Dick Rutledge and self.  Bud Foster coach at U.W. spoke; enlightened us about workings of sports at universities.  Thres is up to Dr. Ware for impressions for lower set...My old office is being torn out of the store today. [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 10

1939: " Joe Baier and Emma Nigl are married.  We attend dinner and supper.  Joe and his bride left on a honeymoon at 10:30 P.M." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1954: John and Lucille Felker (parents of Arlene, daughter-in-law) are married twenty-five years today.
1955: "According to paper the 'Diamond Match Company' is going to cease operations in Oshkosh Nov. 4." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 9

1940: "Thres joins the South Side Ladies Auxiliary Bowling League.  They bowl at the Oshkosh Recreation on South Main Street.  Stanley Mauritz and Margaret Webster are married at St. John's Church by Father Courtney.  We attend the wedding dinner at the Mauritz home 627 11th St. at 6 P.M.  Attended St John's Bazaar after the wedding dinner, won nothing, Thres Fretchel won 4 times.  I took her home." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1951:  "To Kiwanis luncheon.  Natalie Huhn explains ises of the public library system.  Four H Club girls explain about graind eggs.  Tonite to Fiss and Bills where Monsignor Reul offers rosary for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Leo Muza.  St Joseph's Church, Berlin celebrates their centennial today.  Present pastor Rev. Charles D. Monroe since Mar 1 succeeded Father Hurst.  Father Francis Fiss was pastor from 1896-1925.  He now lives in retirement in Wauwatosa.  Harry - Agnes Kujawa family attend St. Joseph's." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 8

1941: "Attended Holy Name Banquet at St. Peter's tonite.  A good turnout looked to be about 300 men present.  In the afternoon to the cottage to pick apples.  Donald (son) and Lawrence Kinateder are along.  Thres goes to Red Cross sewing this afternoon." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1945: "It was learned that Larry Smith (founder of Smith Ice Cream Co. who was shot yesterday) was the victim of mistaken identity.  A warrant has been issued for Herbert Erdman, 47, believed to be the murderer." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 7

1937: "This is Fire Prevention Week and Donald (son) marches in the Fire Prevention Parade this afternoon." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1966: Jane (Potter) Miller (granddaughter) is born to Donald (son) and Arlene Potter.

October 6

1940: "Thres and Aunt Mary attend St. John's Bazaar this afternoon.  Tonite Thres is busy with St. Vincent's Bingo Party and I work until midnight at the store." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Granted a few raises today.  Ed Wesiheipl $5. Eliz. Samuel 5 dollars, Jane Mueller - Cleo Vogt each 2 dollars, Leona Luft 1 dollar." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 5

1940: "Got permission from Postmaster Ray Novotny to use Room 213 for a permanent Red Cross office...Cork Weisheipl ushers in Fire Prevention Week by letting a lit cigarette in their car.  Damage is not very great." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Cork (George) Weisheipl gets home this evening; he received his honorable discharge from service."  [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 4

1946: "Butter is now up to 16 ration points per pound." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Workers at Universal Foundry are back on the job this morning.  A strike since July 19 idled the plant." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Don (son) and little Donnie (grandson) take our boat to the cottage expecting to house it for the winter.  Bill Mauritz and Aloys Czcheck are there to complete the boat track laying.  A little more adjusting must be done, and Don had to take the boat back to town." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 3

1943: "Took a trip to St. Nazianz to see Donald (son).  We took along Mr. and Mrs. Fred Karst and Aunt Mary.  The boys are fine.  We find Herman Drexler, Mrs. Weng Putzer, Annie Sippl, and the Stadtmuellers are also there." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "To 7:30 High Mass, Father Wagner, mixed choir sings.  To work 3 1/2 hours. This afternoon to Berlin with the family. Donald (son) is sponsor (Confirmation) for Johnnie  Kujawa - Harry's sister Leona for Mary.  Bishop O'Connor of the New Diocese "Madison" confers the sacrament.  It was an edifying service and a very interesting one.  A special dinner served by Agnes at 6 o'clock." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 2

1949: "Attended 7:30 High Mass according to our special intention.  Father Alphonse Wagner Mass offered for us by Mary Ann as an aniversary present.  Auxiliary Bishop Grellinger confers the sacrament of Confirmation at St. Vincents this afternnon.  Thres is sponsor for Arlene (Donald's wife).  Six 4th Degree Knights serve as Honor Guard for the Bishop.  My first experience as such.  Donald - Arlene are over for supper.  They take Mary Ann to the Mode and I work the evening." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "Carl and Margaret Radamski are at the airport Milwaukee to meet us at 4 A.M.  It was good of them. (Note: A.E. and Thres were returning from a pilgrimage to Rome and other European sites.) ... Home Sweet Home." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

October 1

1939: "Sacred Heart Church is dedicated today.  Many priests attend.  The Bishop also confirms a large class of young folks while he is here." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Fuel oil and meat rationing all over the United States begins today.  Coupon books will be out Oct. 15th.  A nation-wide speed limit of 35 miles an hour on highways is also in effect today to conserve auto tires and tubes." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 30:

1944: "Florian Manor was found dead in his auto about 6 o'clock this morning at his home 332 Lake Boulevard.  Born Sept. 17 1891 in Eldorado.  He was a classmate of mine.  He was a pioneer in aviation in this part of the state." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Took Mary Ann to the Mode tonite 'Gone With the Wind' Clark Gable - Vivian Leigh - Olivia deHavilland - Leslie Howard and huge supporting cast." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 29:

1934: "Went out hickory nutting with the Heips this afternoon.  Got a terrible reception from one farmer, but a good one at Otto Haase in Poygan.  Met John Beerntsen there.  It began to rain and we quit hickory nutting in a hurry." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1945: "War time ends tonite in most of the country.  This means an extra hour of sleep.  We have been on war time since Feb. 9, 1942." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 28:

1941: "Today marks an event in Donald's life.  He is confirmed at St. Vincent's Church by Bishop Paul Peter Rhode.  Edward Weisheipl is his sponsor.  We all have dinner at the Weisheipl's.  Edward had intended to take Donald to the Packers - Chicago Bears football game - and by the way the Green Bay Packers were defeated by the Bears 25-17." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "Had eleven o'clock dinner with Donald then we drive to Neenah to Norm Brown's and on to the.  Packers - Bears football game.  It was a thrilling game and an upset for the Bears 29-20.   Sensational plays were made on both sides and even a touchback was registered and two beautiful goal kicks by the Packers Cuff." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 27:

1939: "Thres goes with Father Bastian to see the farmers of St. Vincent Congregation about poultry for our Bazaar. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

September 26:

1942: "Ma Potter plays bingo at the Armory.  She wins a dollar. When she wins there are 13 winners. 'Wow' what luck!" [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Convention opens at the Hotel Pfister." (Milwaukee) [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

September 25:

1935: (Winnebago County Fair) "Oshkosh Day about 25, 000 attend.  Another warm day." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1936: Governor Alfred Landon, Republican nominee for President of the U.S. is in Oshkosh tonite and tomorrow morning.[from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "The New York Giants have served notice that they are discontinuing the working agreement with the Oshkosh Baseball Club for 1954.  Lack of interest was given for the reason." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 24:

1935: "Winnebago County Fair opens.  This is children's day.  It is quite warm about 83° in the shade.  The children make a day of it.  I took them out at noon and we stay until 10:15 PM.  Mary Ann is all tired out and so is Donald." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 23:

1933: (Chicago) "Out to the 'Century of Progress' fair today and it was plenty warm. Took in Admiral Byrd's ship and other attractions on the Midway.  Staid (sic) until 11:30." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
2003: Allyson Rae Kolaske (great-great granddaughter) is born to Brian (great-grandson, son of Debbie Kolaske, granddaughter)  and Christi Kolaske.

September 22:

1931: Bill Mauritz and Rose Baier (Theresa's cousin?) are married.
1934: "Ed and Thres Fretschel celebrate silver wedding. We helped celebrate, got home at 4 A.M. Sunday." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1935: "To Green Bay in the afternoon to see the Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears game.  The Packers won 7-0." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

September 21:

1936: "Down to Matt's (Baier, Theresa's cousin?) this morning, he is losing ground.  I phoned for Father Bastianat 2:30 this afternoon.  He came immediately and offered prayers for him.  Matt passed away very peacefully at about 5:15 PM. [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
2007: Tabitha Potter (great-great granddaughter) is born to Jason Potter (great-grandson), son of Mark Potter (grandson).
2010: Lydia Marie Korell (great-great granddaughter) is born to Stephanie Aaronson (great-granddaughter), daughter of Sue Beaupre (granddaughter).

September 20:

1941: (Chicago) Norm Brown has to attend a saleman's meeting.  I was all by myself the morning and part of the afternoon.  Had lunch at "Fish and Chips" and them took in Marshall Fields - story by story - floor by floor from basement to the ninth floor.  It was plenty interesting...Forgot to mention that I took in the "Institute of Art" this morning. [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1956: Took a drive to Fond du Lac this afternoon to the National Cash Register office.  Visited with Stanley Fuller.  Little Donnie (grandson) rode with me, he made a good pal. [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 19:

1935: "Anna Drexler (Theresa's mother) is operated on this morning by Dr. Combs and Dr. H.N. Kleinschmidt.  They broke up a number of adhesions and washed her gall bladder." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Had an invitation to be at the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical State Convention to receive an honor reward as a 25 year member of the Association.  Well, I was going and while waiting to make arrangements with the boys I find Art Mueller and Fred Baumgartner and their wives had gone this morning without informing me." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 18:

1934: "Took the children (Donald and Mary Ann) to the fair in the afternoon.  It was pleasant to be out.  People's Brewery was robbed of about $1500." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "It rained most of the night and it's raining as well as we see Mary Ann (daughter) off in the plane at 7 AM. She is to leave Chicago at 10:45 United Air Lines flight #617.  Don (son) and family are over tonite for T.V., received telegram from Mary Ann at 8:45 that she arrived in Burbank Cal. at 5:15 PM." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 17:

1944: "Got a call at 10:30 to go on coroner's jury duty from Dr. Steele.  Had to visit scene of accident near Goyke's, then to Fond du Lac to St. Agnes Hospital to view remains of Mr. Clausen who died last night, a victim of the accident." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Enrollment in the Catholic parochial schools is 1894.  St Mary's School 439 - St Peter's 419 - Sacred Heart 380 - St. Vincent's 348 - St. Joseph's 160 - St. John's 148.  Grace Lutheran 149 - Trinity Lutheran 112." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 16:

1947: "I filled two very expensive prescriptions tonite; one amounted to $11.50, the other $19.  These are the highest prices I've had to get for Rx's in my 32 years in the drug business." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1953: We all are busy at home getting ready for "Mother's Linen Shower" for Marion Weisheipl tonite.  And twenty seven ladies attend...Bob Leichtfuss comes at about 1:15 to haul away the plunder.  Tres is very tired and glad the party is over.  We get to bed at 1:30 AM." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 15:

1936: "Primary Election today and it rains all day.  They say it is Democratic weather." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Another hot day.  Temperature is up to 90°.  We drive to the cottage again tonite.  Joe and Anna Heip spend the evening with us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

September 14:

1946: "Donald (son), Tres, Aunt Lena, Mebs Luedtke out to the cottage to pick grapes.  Sisters of St. Vincent get a good sized basket full [sic] - the rest go to Ray and Ann Ostertag.  Ray is going to make wine." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1947: St. Vincent Congregation celebrates Monsignor Bastian's Jubilee today in our recreation hall." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 13:

1937: Mueller-Potter party at Mr. Mueller's cottage tonite.  The North Store lost to the South Store and furnished the lunch and the beer. [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1957: Alfred Edward (A. E.) Potter dies at age 66.

September 12:

1953: "A holdup man called at the house of Victor Helstrom 345 E. Irving at 11:45 last night, forced Vic and his wife Arlene to go with him to the Krambo Store Jackson Drive where he had Vic get the money from the Krambo safe while he held Arlene hostage. Victor handed over $20,000. in checks and $4000 in cash.  He then had Vic drive to Sacred Heart Cemetery and tied both to trees." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Schools in Oshkosh open today.  Debbie's first day at Smith School and Donnie would like to be with her.  He will be missing her for some time." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 11:

1940:  A.E. and Theresa go to Milwaukee but are "back home at 8 PM to attend the Ladies Auxiliary South Side Business Mens Card Party at the new South Side Junior High."  [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Spent my evening out at the Boy Scout Office for the Commissioners meeting.  It was my first one." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 10:

1933:  The Retail Meat Dealers State Convention begins in Oshkosh today. [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Took Donald (son) out for another lesson; he drives to the cottage and also down Oregon Street.  He is doing pretty well." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 9:

1942: "Today marks an event in Donald's (son) life.  We take him to be enrolled as a student in the Salvatorian Seminary." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Donald (son) almost got into the navy today, but the course now is 4 years per enlistment.  He thought to enlist for 2 years.  I told him to register at Hi (sic) School and complete his course there." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 8:

1940: Grandma Potter works her first bingo of the season at St. Vincent's parish. [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "Donald (son) enrolls at the State Teachers College.  I hope he makes good." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]

September 7:

1953: "Had a good-sized wiener roast at the cottage, most probably the last of the season.  I was as usual the roaster and bartender." Among the attendees: Cork Weisheipl, Uncle Joe, Aunt Annie, Otto and Emma Lemke, Ed and Tres Froetschl, Donald and family. [from A.E. Potter's diary]
1956: "Sister Alverna asks about registering to vote.  She has three nuns (Sisters Mary Bertram, Maxine, Solvina) not registered.  I took them to city hall." [from A.E. Potter's diary]

September 5-6:

September 5, 1986: Kayla Potter (great-granddaughter) is born to Karen (nee Ayers) and Mike Potter (grandson).
September 6, 1956: Grandpa (A.E.) Potter has a new job.  He is to pick Debbie (granddaughter) up at school at 11:30, return her to school at 12:35, and pick her up again at 3:00. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]