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]
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