January 31

1935: "During the last six months Oshkosh has received from the state $14,613.80 as its share of the liquor tax." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Find myself appointed by Mayor Ernest Siewert to the "City Fuel Oil Committee."  Other members Nick Pitz, Charles Breon, Earl Goettman and Bill Thobaben.  We are to serve with the County Committee composed of the mayors of Neenah, Menasha, Omro, and village presidents." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 30

1945: "Took Ralph Sperry along to Kiwanis luncheon today.  Our table Frank Labudde, Gene Vogel, Archie Gifford, John Bangert, Howard Godshall, Ralph Sperry and myself.  This evening took Rose Weisheipl and Naomi Mueller to the posrt office for a conference about the new type of money orders to be issued February 1st in denominations from one cent to ten dollars.  Harry Wussow showed the ladies thru the post office after the meeting.  Stopped at Court Tavern on the way home and treated Rose and Naomi.  Temperature is 5° below this morning." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "Temperature is 31° below this morning.  Coldest since Feb, 20, 1929 when it was 34° below here.  Lone Rock, Wis. is the coldest spot in the U.S.A. 53° below.  Art Mueller's water system is froze up, took all day to thaw out the pipes.  This is quite an experience for their first winter out in the country.  Did not go to Kiwanis Club today.  Art Hazen is chaffeur for most of us at the store. Father Pemiskern drops in to day hello, he is now at Crandon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 29

1950: "To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's Monsignor Bastian.  After Mass busy with orders and trade at the store.  Donald's (son) little girl is baptized today by Father Wagner.  Sponsors Joe Baier and Bernice Zuehlke.  We are at Felker's for dinner.  I complete orders at home while the folks play sheephead at Felker's.  Forgot to mention the little girl's name is Deborah Ann." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "We are faced with a real cold spell this morning; temperature is 22 degrees below zero at 6 A.M.  Took my car to garage for checkup, battery, grease job, etc.  Father Spalding is in to see me about being probation officer for a young man.  We get the boy out of the County Jail this afternoon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 28

1935: "St. John's Cathedral Milwaukee razed by fire early this morning, about 1:30 A.M. The loss is inestimable as many priceless relics and paintings were lost.  Also the Main Altar and the very expensive organ."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "Busy day getting ready for our annual meeting tonite.  Norm Brown is over for noon meal.  Edward Garthwaite 34, Personnel Director at Deltox Co. received the Junior Chamber Distinguished Service Award.  Glenn Jorgensen 52, Vice President First National Bank received the (DCA) Distinguished Citizenship Award.  Had our annual meeting of Mueller Potter tonite at the South Store.  I welcomed the two new stockholders Art Hazen and Gerald Calder.  Harry and Agnes Kujawa spend the evening with mother." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1961: Theresa Ann (nee Drexler) Potter, wife of the late A.E. and mother of Donald A. Potter, Sr. and Mary Ann Potter dies at age 74.

January 27

1942: "Out collecting for Red Cross today.  Art Mueller takes the morning off to go to Wautoma to buy a supply of canned goods from Karl Hanson.  Donald (son) serves for Father Bastian at Sunny View this morning, which means getting up at 4:30 A.M.  Finished collecting for Red Cross this afternoon.  Collected $35.00 today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Official temperature is down to 12° below this morning.  Edward Wesiheipl buys my old Plymouth Coupe.  He pays $425. for it; I was allowed $162.25 on the trade in.  The mileage register shows 74,766.8 miles.  Profit for Pete Beck $262.75.  I was under the impression Eddie would get it for about $250 or $275." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 26

1942: "Eddie Weisheipl's day off.  Art, Norbert Mueller, Fred Baumgartner and myself meet at the South Side Store tonight to determine the policies of the company for the ensuing year.  Meeting lasts until midnight, but I do not get to bed until 3:30 A.M. Tuesday.  The first contingent of American troops, several thousand men, arrive in Northern Ireland.  This is quite a surprise, as their departure was kept a secret." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Well at last it happened, what do you think, we get our new Plymouth DeLuxe Club Coupe and I drive it.  Didn't think I'd be strong enough to. Mama gets her hair do but not a permanent.  I made out several federal reports tonite at the store.  Richard Wolfgram begins working at our South Store." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 25

1933: "This is a "Red Letter Day" for Oshkosh.  The City National Bank did not open this morning and that started a run on all the other Oshkosh banks.  The people just crowded into them all day and drew their savings.  It was terrible.  It looks however that the Security Bank, The First National, and The New American will weather the storm.  Visited Anna Drexler this morning.  Their dog is sick.  Had a meeting with Mr. Mueller about closing the West Side Store.  In the evening attended the "Court of Honor" for Boy Scouts at St. Vincent's and presented some badges.  Had a nice letter from Mike Drexler today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "The Army has established "Radar" contact with the moon, but no return signal has been received." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "...Debbie and Donnie (grandchildren) get their last polio shots from Dr. Gerth this evening.  I had quite a bad spell this evening.  Dr. Wagner recommended a big shot of brandy and Pertoscylin,  It seems like dry cof [sic] sore head and chest bother me very much." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "The new Oregon Jackson bridge is open to traffic today.  In a ceremony and a few brief speeches Mayor Ernie Siewert cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the bridge.  Paul Wertsch was master of ceremonies." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
2011: Jack Michael Bennett (great-great grandson) born to Joe and Amanda (great-granddaughter) Bennett, daughter of Mike Potter (grandson) and granddaughter of Don and Arlene Potter (son and daughter-in-law).

January 24

1933: "The Paine Thrift Bank is not open for business this morning.  It is closed by the Wisconsin Banking Commission.  This is the first bank to be closed in Oshkosh due to the Depression.  Visited John Kellermann this evening.  Poor fellow is looking very bad." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Ma Potter is able to be up today.  She goes to Mrs. Procknow's for a game of cards in the evening.  Edward Weisheipl has a birthday.  He tells us he is a man now; he must be 21." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 23

1936: Ray Ostertag Jr. (grand-nephew?) is born to Anna (Baier) and Ray Ostertag.
1939: "Temperature is going up.  Visited Dr. Norman Kleinschmit for a checkup on my teeth.  He lfet me off easy, only 3 dollars.  Rothenbach Shoe Store is the scene of a fire this noon about one o'clock.  Frank R. and Jordan Demler were testing a gasolline stove when it exploded and set the back end of the store on fire.  Thres feels somewhat better; she is up most of the day." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 22

1941: "Anna Weisheipl is here with her family washing.  We have Edward and Rose Weisheipl over for the noon meal.  In the evening I take some flash pictures of the family; it is my first experience." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "To Kiwanis luncheon, met Mr. Richard Booth and Earl Austin with the Wis. Phone Company.  Ed Ledvina's program about television and what the phone company does to help and promote it.  "March of Dimes" broadcast on WOSH tonite from 6:30 to 2:20 A.M.  Al Embury does a wonderful job as announcer.  The Mueller Potter Quartet was called but did not sing.  Cost us $20." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 21

1946: "Father Michael Drexler is in for a short visit this morning.  A nationwide steel strike goes into effect today. The employees of the large packing houses are also out on strike today.  The smaller independents are not affected." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "I'm busy getting the hospital and first aid sections in the basement in the store in shape.  Donald (son) takes Arlene and the baby home from the hospital at 10 A.M.  Robert Voelz is in to say hello.  He operates a pharmacy in Tomahawk." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1959: Peggy Schlichting Potter, wife of Mark Potter (grandson) is born.

January 20

1936: "Nine below zero this morning.  The King of England is very low this morning.  City Aldermen vote 19-13 to amend city zoning ordinance to permit building of new courthouse on the Clark-Kennedy site.  Mary Ann (daughter) after having been corrected several times as to her English said to me: 'Oh Daddy don't be such a smart boy." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1937: "President Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated today for a second term as president.  This is the first time the new president is inaugurated in January.  He has been inaugurated the 4th of March...Mrs. Theresa Tauber, cousin to Mrs. Potter passes away suddenly this evening.  Born in Austria Dec. 12, 1866.  She was the cook and our wedding and also on our 25th wedding anniversary." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Dwight Eisenhower is inaugurated today as our 34th President.   Took Thres out to the Weisheipl's to see the inauguration and parade on television.  This afternoon Thres takes another treatement from Ray Simpson." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 19

1941: "To 9 o'clock Mass this morning, then to work.  Visited Grandma Baier this afternnon.  She is still in bed but looks fairly well.  When Thres and I got home we find we have company.  Harry Agnes Jackie Mary Kujawa, Anna and Leona Drexler are here and have supper with us.  Donald (son) fixed Jackie up in a boy scout suit and he surely likes that.  Thres goes to St. vincent's Cash Bingo and wins $1.50 and I work until 11:45 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's.  Donald (son) begins working at the South Store today.  This evening Thres and myself view the remains of Eddie Kollross at Fiss and Bill's.  I spent the rest of the evening cleaning up in our dining room, getting rid of old papers, magazines, etc.  Had a lovely venison dinner today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 18

1943: "Had basketball practice after school.  The snow is over our hips in some places.  At 5:30 we started a octave celebration for the octave of "St. Peter's Chair at Rome."  It is a seven day octave.  We say a few prayers for the Pope and sing 2 songs.  And we also have Benediction with our regular rosary. Today ended my 9 day novena for Mother and Dad in which I offered Mass, Communion, and rosary every day." [from Donald Potter's diary written at Salvatorian Seminary at St. Nazianz]
1944: "Weather is mild about 40° above, snow is practically all gone.  Had a letter from Donald (son) today, he is in bed with the flu.  About 85 students are down, 1/2 of those enrolled.  A half pig is delivered to our house today.  That should help the meat shortage for a time.  Dr. Norman Kleinschmit gave my teeth a going over this morning." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 17

1949: "Lawrence Kinateder is here to spend the evening.  We can not keep him company as Thres has a meeting at Rose Binder's and I'm working.  But after work we do get a big kick out of Aunt Mary.  Lawrence stays until 12:30 and after that Donald (son) gets something off his chest.  He wishes to buy an engagement ring for Arlene." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "We get a surprise today.  We become grandpa and grandma.  A 7 pound 11 oz baby girl is born to Arlene and Donald." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "This is Debbie Potter's first birthday celebration.  She is dressed very cute by her mother.  The Felkers John and Lucille, Don Kriesl [note: Kiesow?], Jack and Bernice Zuehlke and boys Ronnie and Terry, Diane, Billy Mauritz.  Debbie helps open presents.  Party breaks up 11:30 to bed at 1 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Today is Debbie's birthday, she is 3 years old and I would say pretty smart for her age..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]  [Blogger's note: Debbie, you owe me for putting in this last entry...Happy Birthday, Sis!]

January 16

1947: "This is a great day for Donald (son), he graduated from Hi School.  Uncle Joe, Aunt Annie, Aunt Lena attend the graduation exercises with us.  The speakers Margaret Tellekson, Robert Wagenhals, Nona Eggers, Michael Anderson are very interesting.  After the graduation the folks stop with us, Donald takes them home at 1:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Postmaster Ray Novotny tells me he is to advertise for a substation on Main Street.  This is a floow up of my conversaion with him some time ago in regard to opening a station at our new store when rady for occupancy.  Father Alphonse Wagner is in this morning somewhat disappointed because he hasn't found a couple to go with him to Florida.  Tonite he's back and tells me Ed and Mrs. Kalupa from Kaukauna are going with him.  They will make good company for him." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 15

1947: "Donald (son) attends Graduation Banquet at the American Legion Clubhouse tonite.  I worked part time tonite, put in 10 hours of work today.  Larwrence Kinateder was here when Mary Ann (daughter) and myself get home.  Played sheephead and Lawrence almost wins.  He goes home at 12 o'clock.  Eddie Kollross passed away suddenly this afternoon 1:30 at Rochester, Minn.  Born Aug. 10, 1897."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "An old landmark is being torn down.  It is the Samer building 9th and Ohio St. (S.E. corner).  Dad (Stanislaus Jarosch, adoptive father) had a tailor shop there when I was a little boy.  Samer had the saloon on the corner, living quarters in the rear.  Temperature is up to 43° tonite with colder weather predicted.  Worked 58 1/2 hours this week.  Boyd Jordan has a birthday.  I think he was born in 1900."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 14

1933: "Councilmen Jim Skole, Frank Haidlinger, John Rasmussen were in this afternoon to get an ad or ads for the 'Free Press.'  Federal men made a big haul on Jackson and New York Ave. last night.  Seven hundred gallons of alcohol, one new truck and trailer, another truck and an escort auto.  Men held are Adolph Siebold, Oshkosh; Sam Weiner, New London and Earl Blink, New London.  It was an unlucky Friday the 13th for them.  Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wrobel 1151 10th celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today.[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "10:30 Mass this morning, dinner and then to work for the afternoon.  In the evening took Thres to Keno party while I worked at the store until 9:30 then to the Keno party with Heip at St. Vincent's.  I won a blanket, and pen & pencil set; Thres won a ham."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 13

1953: "A beautiful day.  Met Julius Sandstedt this morning and went over the plans for our new store.  He will also check the building for any repairs it may need.  To Kiwanis luncheon Leo Lania, war correspondent who interviewed Hitler and later denounced by Hitler as a Nazi foe, spent 2 1/2 years in various prisons including Dachau and Buchenwald was our speaker, and a very good one.  Had a visit with Gordon Hough, manager of The Penny Co. He congratulates on our new venture.  Marge Haverty is over to get her schedule from Art Mueller, it proves to be unsatisfactory. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1961: Susan Marie (nee Potter) Beaupre [granddaughter] is born. Theresa Potter (Mrs. A. E. Potter) is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital and holds her granddaughter in her hospital room.

January 12

1948: "Mailed a package to the Rothbauers in Germany, clothes, Crisco and milk.  Had a letter from Agnes Kujawa at Berlin; she still has the itch.  Had a rather interesting experience this morning, watched the Photostat machine at the Courthouse turn out photostat copies of records such as birth, death, etc.  Notice Joe Baier's Plymouth has quite a nick in the left rear fender." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Mailed a package to Resi Rothbauer this morning, dresses, coat, slacks.  Donald (son) has a telephone at his new address as of today.  The number B465.  Had a call from Debbie and Donnie (grandchildren) this evening.  Cork Weisheipl's vacation is cut short; he leaves at midnight tonite for Greensborough, _____ Carolina.  Stopped in with Mary Ann (daughter) to wish him "Good Luck."  Took an evening off and listened to T.V. for 5 hours, that's too much." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 11

1936: "Donald (son) goes to see Shirley Temple in The Littlest Rebel at the Strand Theatre.  He staid [archaic spelling for "stayed"] for 4 shows and has us all worried.  We thot [sic] that he had become lost. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Joe Weisheipl Sr. has a night out and Ed and Thres Fretschel, Ma Potter and myself make our holiday visit there.  We get home at 2:30 A.M. Tuesday.  I tuned in the radio and it is surprizing the number of stations on at this time of the morning.  One station was announcing and explaining pages from 'You can't do business with Hitler and Europe in Revolt another station 'Frank the Diamond Man' was seling diamond rings."[sic] [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 10

1934: "Dr. E. Forrest Bickel passed away this morning at 5:32 at Mercy Hospital.  Born Feb. 9, 1878 in the Susquehanna Valley, Pa.  Came to Oshkosh in 1914 purchased the practice of the late Dr. Adolph Roos, and also his home at 65 Otter St.  Bill Steude (furrier) lost his wife Florence this morning at 2 o'clock.  She as born Nov. 1, 1899.  She was a twin sister to Mrs. Roman Baranowski.  Married to Bill May 20, 1930.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Widmer.  Henry Hughes presides as judge for the first time this morning.  Attended annual audit of books at St. Vincent's." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Cork Weisheipl blew into town last night for a short vacation.  He's been playing at the Paio Club Cairo, Ill.  Norm Brown is back with us today.  Sybelle's mother Etta has not improved much at the hospital.  Don (son) takes Arline (daughter-in-law) to Dr. Meli's office tonite.  Looks like another little Potter coming up this summer." (Note: That would be Mark, born July 2, 1955.) [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 9

1912: Agnes Kujawa (nee Drexler) is born.
1954: "We all are at Uncle Joe Weisheipl's funeral this morning.  I am a pallbearer with Fritz, John, Frank Weisheipl, Les Luebke and John Paukner." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "A beautiful day.  Harvey Thompson is laid to rest.  My cold is still with me epecially in my head.  A Mr. Peterson from Eastman Kodak Company is in to explain how to sell cameras on time payments.  Norm Brown is over for the first time this year to enjoy fried chicken southern style made by Ma Potter.  Ray Fiedler starts working for us at the North Store.  Took Ed and Thres Fretschl to the Social Security Office.  Phil Savides makes out their papers." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 8

1937: "I keep deliver(ing) most of the day, even made a trip to Mrs. Hayden at Doemel's Point. Roads are very slippery, it rains and freezes on the windshield.  Lower temperatures tonight.  Louis Gutsmiedl passed away yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at his home 1025 4th St.  Born in Germany Dec. 14 1871.  He was a tailor and worked for my father about 1903.  Dad (Stanislaus Jarosch, adoptive father) had a tailor shop at 16 Otter Street at the time." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "This is a beautiful day.  Children have their annual procession at St. Vincent's with the collection for the little pagan babies.  Took the family and Grandma Baier for a ride this afternoon after church.  Stopped at Menominee Park to watch the iceboats, motorcycles, autos on Lake Winnebago.  Bill and Emma Siewert are here for the evening.  Party breaks up at 1 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 7

1951: "Temperature is 21° below zero this morning.  To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's Father Alphonse." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Am very busy getting the payroll deductions checked and balanced for the year 1954, and that means getting out W-4's for the folks for their income tax reports.  Joseph Mauritz - Bill's dad is 80 years of age today.  Met Frank Pomerane retired mail carrier at the post office today.  He carried mail for us at the South Store forty years ago." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 6

1947: "Mrs. Theresa Lyman passed away this afternoon at 4:30.  Born in Watertown, Wis April 5, 1870.  The business of the Oshkosh Tent and Awning Co. is sold today by Jack Embs and Leo Bussey to Everett George of Decatur, Il.  Mr. George moved to Oshkosh and will reside with his family at 1827 Hubbard St." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Saw Uncle Joe this noon, his breathing is much shorter.  Our farmers veterinary meeting is scheduled for 8 o'clock tonite at Clarence Denigers.  Just getting ready to pick up Donald (son) to go to the meeting when we get a call that Uncle Joe passed away at 7:15.  Thres and myself drive out immediately.  Fahter Bunkelman is reciting prayers for the dead.  We stay until 11 o'clock to help cheer Annie up.  She is holding up quite well.  Mary Ann (daughter) has company tonite; Joanna Mauritz, Fay Baier, and Doris Heisler are over." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "To 7:15 Hi Mass Father Milbauer is with the Christian Mothers.  Don (son), Arlene (daughter-in-law), Debbie, Donnie (grandchildren) are with me.  The children are very well behaved.  Don and Debbie must of course put the envelopes in the collection basket.  Mary Ann (daughter) took care of Markie (grandson), stays at Don's for dinner. Mother and I take a ride this afternoon, watch the skaters at Menominee Park Ice Rink and then for a visit with Tom and Dee Peck at their new home on Doemel Drive.  Met Norm Ellish and Dee's aunt from Green Bay there.  They both work at Sears Roebuck there.  Attended rosary for Paul Sitter this evening." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 5

1948: "Attended Kiwanis Directors and Committee Chairman business luncheon.  It is my first attendance since November.  Am appointed Chairman of the Boys and Girls Committee.  Thres to Ladies Auxiliary card club this afternoon at Mrs. Laura Schein." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Ed Fretschl almost had a fall down the basement steps at the store.  He did suffer a strain to his back.  Milwaukee stree car employees are off the job today, a stike having been called by union officers and Milwaukeeans are on the walk.  This evening Joe and Annie Heip and Thres Fretschl are with us for cards.  Ed is taking it easy at home.  Cork and Rose pick up the folks.  Cork likes the home made rye bread.  The folks leave at 2:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Today is the day we purchase the building on the northeast corner of Main and Otter Streets.  It belonged to the Clara Kelly estate.  It took place in Walker Patri's office; I paid a cool sum of 69,000 today.  I had 1000 dollars as retainer fee previously making the total 70, 000.  Norm Brown is in town and over to our place for the noon meal." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 4

1941: "Took Donald (son) to see the Oshkosh All Stars play the Goodyears Akron basketball team at the South Side Junior High School gym.  It is a cold night but the gym was crowded.  It turns out to be a very exciting game.  The All Stars winning in the last few seconds to play, score 35-33." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Donald's (son's) house is finally being moved away form 510 10th to a location on 7th Street.  Attended Kiwanis Club.  Harold Harrington takes over as president.  Thres plays cards at Marge Hagene's yesterday and walked away with first prize." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 3

1934: "381 marriages in Oshkosh in 1932 - 469 in 1933.  Business is getting better." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "It is still very cold.  Ma Potter entertains a a surprise shower tonite in honor of Leona Drexler who is to be married January 10th to Roman Czekalski.  about 30 ladies are present. Bingo is the game.  Harry Kujawa family is here from Berlin.  I take Harry to the All Star - Indianapolis basketball game.  The All Stars win 56-44."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 2

1939: "To work at 10 A.M. this is really my day on.  Got thru at 12 midnight.  Had much company during the evening and afternoon - Matt, Amanda Drexler; Joe, Celia Drexler and family; Alois Mugerauer and family.  Thres took the family to John Drexler's for supper.  Anna Drexler, Leona and Margaret visited with us at night.  Mama Potter gets a new job, president of the Christian Mother's Society of St. Vincent's.  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Back on the job with plenty of work staring me in the face, but I feel that I can take it.  Agnes Steckbauer is in town, delivers to mother a nice "Spirella" with two covers for only 36 dollars. Kinda makes papa wince." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

January 1

1933: A.E. Potter begins writing a daily diary.
1942: "After two hours of sleep I attend six o'clock Mass at St. John's, then down to the store to open up for the day.  The New Year is ushered in with a heavy blizzard, in fact, so bad no taxis are running.  Most amusement places are closed.  I took off a few hours this afternoon for a little rest.  In the evening had Bob Heideman take Naomi Mueller home and go to the post office for me.  Eddie and Rose Weisheipl are off today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "The New Year is with us and of course most of us are anxious to know what it will bring.  Let us hope that it will bring health and happiness to our family and relief to the folks in war-torn Europe and Asia.  Worked about 2 hours this morning and attended 12 o'clock Mass with mother.  Visited at Joe Baier's this afternoon with our family and after that to the Strand to see My Wild Irish Rose starring Dennis Morgan, Arlene Dahl, Andrea King and Alan Hale.  Milwaukee ushers in the New Year with six inches of snow." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
2004: The family has a New Year's baby when Dylan Kolaske (great-great grandson) is born to Kristi Kolaske, daughter of Mike Kolaske and Debbie (nee Potter) Kolaske.