1952: "This is that extra day we get every 4 years. Well it's nice and crisp out. Chamber of Commerce directors interview Mr. Stephens of Connersville, Indiana for the position of Secretary. We have luncheon at the Athern. He impressed me as a very good man for the job. Dropped in to see Uncle Joe at suppertime. He is resting and shows more improvement. Art Mueller is back on the job after being laid up with a sore throat since Tuesday afternoon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "This is the extra day we get this year. In business it should mean a lot. This is also the day when President Eisenhower said "Yes" he'll run again for President. According to his docors his health at present is such that he can run, altho he will forego a strenuous campaign. That he will be the Republican nominee seems to be a foregone conclusion." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, February 28, 2011
February 28
1934: "They are having quite an investigation at the Northern Hospital. 17 attendants were suspended today by the State Board of Control." [Note: Two days before Dr. Peter Bell resigned as head of the Northern Hospital for the Insane which was located 4 miles north of Oshkosh on the western shore of Lake Winnebago.] [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Attended card party a Roseleaf Hall 17th and Oregon, Auspices South Side Businessmen's Club. Ma Potter is rather lucky. She wins $1.45 in cash and 12 bottles Peoples Beer. We took the Heips with us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Meeting tonight at the South Side Store as to disposition of Paint Store. Frances Lamb is with us..."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Attended card party a Roseleaf Hall 17th and Oregon, Auspices South Side Businessmen's Club. Ma Potter is rather lucky. She wins $1.45 in cash and 12 bottles Peoples Beer. We took the Heips with us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Meeting tonight at the South Side Store as to disposition of Paint Store. Frances Lamb is with us..."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, February 27, 2011
February 27
1936: "A baby boy is born to Agnes Drexler Kujawa this morning at one o'clock. It weighs about 7½ pounds. Mother and Babe are doing well. Had a card from Rose Drexler today. She expects to go home from the hospital today. Temperature is 6° above tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1937: "This turns out to be a beautiful Saturday, the first in several weeks. Donald and Mary Ann (children) begin taking library books. Well I hope they take an interest in them." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1958: Theresa Lucille Potter (granddaughter) is born to Donald (son) and Arlene Potter.
1937: "This turns out to be a beautiful Saturday, the first in several weeks. Donald and Mary Ann (children) begin taking library books. Well I hope they take an interest in them." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1958: Theresa Lucille Potter (granddaughter) is born to Donald (son) and Arlene Potter.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
February 26
1951: "Couldn't get up so early this morning. Busy at the store trying to complete figures in inventory. Tonite we attend the Civic Music Concert of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. William Steinberg is directing 'Doris Dorie.' Soloist is the best I've ever heard." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "A fairly busy day at the stores. We attend the play Girl Crazy put on by the students of the Oshkosh State College directed by Roger Dennis, Director of the College Music Department. We enjoyed especially Dwain Vanderhoof as "Gieber' also Nancie Goggins."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "Turned in my Charmin Paper Stock to Dick White today. To Kiwanis luncheon. Paul Whyte talks to us about the need for money for the Oshkosh Swimming Pool Fund. Paul states money is needed very urgently as we have to date about 28,000 dollars to match Mr. Pollack's $50,000. Our key sales people have a meeting at Lowell Robbins. Gale Robertshaw is in charge. It's about our Super Plenamins Drive in March and April. We are matched with Toller Drug Co. Sioux City, Iowa. Present at the meeting: Donald, Eddie Weisheipl, Ginny Abrams, Marge Haverty, Fred Baumgartner, Norbert Mueller, Diane Nichols, Adeline Steinhilber, Edna Bathke, Gale and myself." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "A fairly busy day at the stores. We attend the play Girl Crazy put on by the students of the Oshkosh State College directed by Roger Dennis, Director of the College Music Department. We enjoyed especially Dwain Vanderhoof as "Gieber' also Nancie Goggins."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "Turned in my Charmin Paper Stock to Dick White today. To Kiwanis luncheon. Paul Whyte talks to us about the need for money for the Oshkosh Swimming Pool Fund. Paul states money is needed very urgently as we have to date about 28,000 dollars to match Mr. Pollack's $50,000. Our key sales people have a meeting at Lowell Robbins. Gale Robertshaw is in charge. It's about our Super Plenamins Drive in March and April. We are matched with Toller Drug Co. Sioux City, Iowa. Present at the meeting: Donald, Eddie Weisheipl, Ginny Abrams, Marge Haverty, Fred Baumgartner, Norbert Mueller, Diane Nichols, Adeline Steinhilber, Edna Bathke, Gale and myself." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, February 25, 2011
February 25
1935: "It is still snowing and blowing. All Hiways are blocked. Railroad trains are all the way from 5 to 12 hours late. We can not use our motorcycle for deliveries and I use my car making about 65 miles around town. Mrs. Hermina Andrashko passed away this morning at Sunnyview San. Born Sept. 27, 1873 in Austria. Cousin to Mrs. Potter." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Forester Easter Communion at St. John's Paid pew rent for Ed Baranowski - 24 dollars. Temperature is about 10° below zero this morning. Worked about 6½ hours today. This is less than most Sundays. Attended the Mode Theatre after work. Picture shown is San Francisco." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Debbie and Donnie (grandchildren) are over as usual in the morning. Debbie informs me that when she gets big she is going to be a "cook" and a "mother." I worked from 11:45 to 6:15 today - 6½ hours. Matt Drexler is in my office for a visit. He is also soliciting ads for the "Golden Jubilee Program of Sacred Heart Congregation." Jerome Gabert and Steve Kircher are also in for 4th Degree Ladies prizes." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Forester Easter Communion at St. John's Paid pew rent for Ed Baranowski - 24 dollars. Temperature is about 10° below zero this morning. Worked about 6½ hours today. This is less than most Sundays. Attended the Mode Theatre after work. Picture shown is San Francisco." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Debbie and Donnie (grandchildren) are over as usual in the morning. Debbie informs me that when she gets big she is going to be a "cook" and a "mother." I worked from 11:45 to 6:15 today - 6½ hours. Matt Drexler is in my office for a visit. He is also soliciting ads for the "Golden Jubilee Program of Sacred Heart Congregation." Jerome Gabert and Steve Kircher are also in for 4th Degree Ladies prizes." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, February 24, 2011
February 24
1937: "Our furnace fire went out at home, but we did not notice it until this evening. Well it's lucky we have some hardwood, so I burnt wood overnight. Went to bed at 3:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "I'm busy with inventory today, am working in the stock room. Ollie Kinateder sells his tavern to the LaMoor Brothers. He has not been too well of late and feels he needs a rest." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Took Margaret to the depot for the 7:8 A.M. streamliner. She'll be in Milwaukee by 9:30. Quite a bit of snow fell during the nite. I had an accident this noon while walking by the city hall on Otter Street. A hunk of snow fell from the roof and hit me on the head. My hat saved me from serious injury, altho my head hurts some. I think it will be OK, I hope. We get a postage meter for the North Store today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "I'm busy with inventory today, am working in the stock room. Ollie Kinateder sells his tavern to the LaMoor Brothers. He has not been too well of late and feels he needs a rest." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Took Margaret to the depot for the 7:8 A.M. streamliner. She'll be in Milwaukee by 9:30. Quite a bit of snow fell during the nite. I had an accident this noon while walking by the city hall on Otter Street. A hunk of snow fell from the roof and hit me on the head. My hat saved me from serious injury, altho my head hurts some. I think it will be OK, I hope. We get a postage meter for the North Store today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
February 23
1952: "I'm in the delivery business today. Took Walter Seelmacher to work at the Boston Store, delivered mail to the stores, delivered three dozen eggs and coffee cake to Donald (son), rye bread and coffee cake to the Weisheipls, Joe is resting when I get there, delivered rye bread to Cliff Kloeckners for K.C. party tonight. Picked up Joan Mauritz and took her and Mary Ann (daughter) over town, picked them up again at 11:30 also Doris Heisler and took them home." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Aunt Mary is laid to rest this morning, 10 o'clock High Mass by Father Milbauer. It's a clear cold day. Margaret Radomski came in at 6:30 from Milwaukee. Service well attended by many old timers. Had the folks over for dinner about 25. Pallbearers Joe and Matt Drexler, Frank Drexler, Joe Baier, Eddie Weisheipl, and our Donald. Five Sisters from Mercy Hospital attended. Anna Ostertag took care of the meal. Della Jackish made Jello." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Aunt Mary is laid to rest this morning, 10 o'clock High Mass by Father Milbauer. It's a clear cold day. Margaret Radomski came in at 6:30 from Milwaukee. Service well attended by many old timers. Had the folks over for dinner about 25. Pallbearers Joe and Matt Drexler, Frank Drexler, Joe Baier, Eddie Weisheipl, and our Donald. Five Sisters from Mercy Hospital attended. Anna Ostertag took care of the meal. Della Jackish made Jello." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February 22
1936: "Some Winter. Out of 38 days we had 35 days below zero weather. This is a record that the old timers can't beat. Ripon Municipal Hospital is opened to the public today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "To 6 o'clock Mass at St. John's. A Jesuit Father offers the Mass. He also makes a plea for the Jesuit Missions, and a collection is taken for them. He tells us that Phillipine and American soldiers were trained at the Jesuit Military Colleges in the Phillipines. Took Joe and Annie Weisheipl to the Strand Theatre to see Olsen and Johnson in Hellzapoppin. They are supported by Martha Raye, Mischa Auer, Hugh Herbert, and Robert Paige. It's about the craziest, funniest picture we have seen." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "To 6 o'clock Mass at St. John's. A Jesuit Father offers the Mass. He also makes a plea for the Jesuit Missions, and a collection is taken for them. He tells us that Phillipine and American soldiers were trained at the Jesuit Military Colleges in the Phillipines. Took Joe and Annie Weisheipl to the Strand Theatre to see Olsen and Johnson in Hellzapoppin. They are supported by Martha Raye, Mischa Auer, Hugh Herbert, and Robert Paige. It's about the craziest, funniest picture we have seen." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, February 21, 2011
February 21
1943: "To 7:30 Mass at St. John's, then to work. St. Vincent's basketball team to St. Nazianz to play the Salvatorian Freshman team. Our Donald (son) plays with St. Nazianz. St. Vincent's loses 36-25. This evening we took Ed and Thres Fretchel to the Strand, Seven Days Leave starring Victor Mature, Lucille Ball, also showing Truth or Consequences and Court of Missing Heirs also new comedy star Marcy McGuire. It's a lot of fun." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Bus fare 15¢ today. Sister Irene called at 7:30 this morning that Aunt Mary was very bad. We arrived at the hospital shortly after, but Mary had passed away. So ends the life of as virtuous and kind a person as I have ever known. Sister said we have an angel in heaven praying for us and I'm sure she's right. I'm kept busy most of the day making arrangements. Father Schorn, Joe Poklasny, Bud Hrnak, Mary Stadler, and pallbearers. Had quite a visit with Rose Stievater, Father's housekeeper. First occasion I had to meet her. Father showed me the improvements they are working on at the parsonage and to church to give me a close up of the new Tabernacle." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Bus fare 15¢ today. Sister Irene called at 7:30 this morning that Aunt Mary was very bad. We arrived at the hospital shortly after, but Mary had passed away. So ends the life of as virtuous and kind a person as I have ever known. Sister said we have an angel in heaven praying for us and I'm sure she's right. I'm kept busy most of the day making arrangements. Father Schorn, Joe Poklasny, Bud Hrnak, Mary Stadler, and pallbearers. Had quite a visit with Rose Stievater, Father's housekeeper. First occasion I had to meet her. Father showed me the improvements they are working on at the parsonage and to church to give me a close up of the new Tabernacle." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, February 20, 2011
February 20
1850: Grandma Baier is born. She is Theresa Ann Drexler Potter's grandmother and mother of Mary Baier Drexler.
1941: "Grandma Baier is 92 years of age today, but she must spend the day in bed. Dropped in to see her and wish her a happy birthday. Roma Bauman made up a nice German poem in her honor. Temperature is still below zero this morning, about 5°. Anna Weisheipl is surprised by the ladies of Sacred Heart kitchen workers this afternoon. About 50 are present says she, but a recount produced only 17. Well, 17 can make plenty of noise." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Dollar Day in Oshkosh is greeted with more snow and is also held over for tomorrow. It's snowing all day, hope it's nice tomorrow. Had Otto and Emma Lemke over tonite for tournament sheephead. Otto and Emma are way ahead of us on scores Otto 62, Emma 52, Thres 37, I had 43 points." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Grandma Baier is 92 years of age today, but she must spend the day in bed. Dropped in to see her and wish her a happy birthday. Roma Bauman made up a nice German poem in her honor. Temperature is still below zero this morning, about 5°. Anna Weisheipl is surprised by the ladies of Sacred Heart kitchen workers this afternoon. About 50 are present says she, but a recount produced only 17. Well, 17 can make plenty of noise." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Dollar Day in Oshkosh is greeted with more snow and is also held over for tomorrow. It's snowing all day, hope it's nice tomorrow. Had Otto and Emma Lemke over tonite for tournament sheephead. Otto and Emma are way ahead of us on scores Otto 62, Emma 52, Thres 37, I had 43 points." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, February 19, 2011
February 19
1939: "To six o'clock Mass, as usual, then to work. During the afternoon took Mary Ann (daughter) to Sacred Heart to Children's Keno Party, visited Raymond and Anna Ostertag for a while and was taken thru their new home, which is complete with the exception of painting the walls. Also visited Ed Fretschel, his foot is better today altho he did not get to church this morning." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Had a lengthy meeting of the executive committee Red Cross this afternoon. Mrs. Mace chairman of our garment production committee recommends the making of surgical dressings, our next step in production. We vote $225. for this work." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Had a lengthy meeting of the executive committee Red Cross this afternoon. Mrs. Mace chairman of our garment production committee recommends the making of surgical dressings, our next step in production. We vote $225. for this work." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, February 18, 2011
February 18
1941: "Donald (son) takes part in the first aquacade in Oshkosh, which is held in the new swimming pool of the South Side Junior Hi School and it's a cold night , when he comes home is it 10° below zero." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Dropped in to visit with Uncle Joe Weisheipl this morning. He is improving fairly well now. Ray Simpson gives him treatments every Wednesday and tells him he is able to help him. Also saw Joe Drexler to see if we could stall the Pension Dept. for a month in Aunt Mary's case. Thres and I attend stations tonite - Father Milbauer. After services Donald (son) and family are over to visit with us. Debbie (granddaughter) is very good at assembling puzzles. The folks stay until 11:45." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Dropped in to visit with Uncle Joe Weisheipl this morning. He is improving fairly well now. Ray Simpson gives him treatments every Wednesday and tells him he is able to help him. Also saw Joe Drexler to see if we could stall the Pension Dept. for a month in Aunt Mary's case. Thres and I attend stations tonite - Father Milbauer. After services Donald (son) and family are over to visit with us. Debbie (granddaughter) is very good at assembling puzzles. The folks stay until 11:45." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, February 17, 2011
February 17
1940: "Big scrap this morning, I should say this noon. Frank Hein and Donald (son) hae a healthy encounter in our back yard. Exact reason unknown. Donald draws first blood and that settles the fight." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Had about three inches of snow overnight and Don (son) and little Donnie are over to shovel our walks this morning. According to late reports, the Fox Cities have shown an exceptional growth in population since 1950. Neenah from 12437 to 15500, Menasha from 12385 to 14700, Appleton from 34010 to 43150, Kaukauna from 8361 to 9125, Little Chute from 4151 to 4810, Kimberly from 3265 to 4085, Combined Locks from 721 to 880, a gain of over 17000 in 5 years."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1973: Brian Kolaske (great-grandson of Theresa and A.E. Potter and grandson of Don and Arlene Potter) is born to Mike and Debbie (Potter) Kolaske.
1956: "Had about three inches of snow overnight and Don (son) and little Donnie are over to shovel our walks this morning. According to late reports, the Fox Cities have shown an exceptional growth in population since 1950. Neenah from 12437 to 15500, Menasha from 12385 to 14700, Appleton from 34010 to 43150, Kaukauna from 8361 to 9125, Little Chute from 4151 to 4810, Kimberly from 3265 to 4085, Combined Locks from 721 to 880, a gain of over 17000 in 5 years."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1973: Brian Kolaske (great-grandson of Theresa and A.E. Potter and grandson of Don and Arlene Potter) is born to Mike and Debbie (Potter) Kolaske.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
February 16
1951: "I almost got started to work this monring; unfortunately the roads and walks are so terribly slippery that very few folks are out. I orderde retail establishments belonging to Chamber of Commerce Retail Division to close at 5 P.M. if they so wish. They did and many others also closed." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "To Kiwanis luncheon. We are in for a long program. Harry Krippner shows an hour long movie film entitled "Safety Sam." Very interesting and educational about driving safely. Do not feel well at all this afternoon. I have also developed a bad head cold. To "Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion" tonite, all by myself. "Delicious Foods Luncheonette" at 15 Algoma Blvd is again in new hands, taken over by Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Campbell. Art Stein and Russell Morey have been operating it. It was "Mrs. Clark's Tea Room" years ago." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "To Kiwanis luncheon. We are in for a long program. Harry Krippner shows an hour long movie film entitled "Safety Sam." Very interesting and educational about driving safely. Do not feel well at all this afternoon. I have also developed a bad head cold. To "Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion" tonite, all by myself. "Delicious Foods Luncheonette" at 15 Algoma Blvd is again in new hands, taken over by Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Campbell. Art Stein and Russell Morey have been operating it. It was "Mrs. Clark's Tea Room" years ago." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
February 15
1933: "Cork Weisheipl is in town. Took his folks along to the Opera House to see Eddie Cantor in the "Kid from Spain" People stood in line way out on the street. I paid for 2 more tickets than I should have but didn't get any money back. Visited at the Heips after the show, met Louis Stridde. Frank Kimball was there also. While we were there radio news came in that a man tried to shoot President-elect Roosevelt at Miami shortly after a speech. Roosevelt wasn't hurt but Mayor Cermak of Chicago was shot. A lady by the name of Gill was badly wounded also a child was hurt. 25,000 were at the gathering in Miami." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "Attended meeting of the Winnebago Pharmacy Association and got a job too. Was elected President of the Winnebago County Association." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "Attended meeting of the Winnebago Pharmacy Association and got a job too. Was elected President of the Winnebago County Association." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, February 14, 2011
February 14
1946: "Donald (son) registers with the draft board for military service. Uncle Joe Weisheipl goes with him. Aunt Mary feels very sore all over her body today result of her fall. [Blogger's note; She fell out of bed on Feb. 12th at 4:15 A.M.] [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Took Eddie Weisheipl along to Milwaukee to look over McClurg's spring line. We eat at Mader's. Weather is perfect for driving. Back at 6:30 P.M. Emma Lemke and Thres Fretschel are over tonite for cards. Otto stays at Fretschel's for Television. I played cards with the ladies. Otto picks them up at 11 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Took Eddie Weisheipl along to Milwaukee to look over McClurg's spring line. We eat at Mader's. Weather is perfect for driving. Back at 6:30 P.M. Emma Lemke and Thres Fretschel are over tonite for cards. Otto stays at Fretschel's for Television. I played cards with the ladies. Otto picks them up at 11 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, February 13, 2011
February 13
1936: "Margaret and Karl leave on the 2:10 this morning. Margaret arrives at 3:00 this afternoon. We are having another blizzard and traffic is entirely tied up again." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Norm Brown is over for Spare Ribs, Sauerkraut, Bread Dumplings and do we all load up. I shouldn't do it. This is quite an evening for mother. She models suits dresses and coats for Hilda and Ada's Hats at the style show of the Council of Catholic Women at the Century Club and she gets many compliments from the ladies. Don (son) is there to take colored pictures. I hope they are good." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Norm Brown is over for Spare Ribs, Sauerkraut, Bread Dumplings and do we all load up. I shouldn't do it. This is quite an evening for mother. She models suits dresses and coats for Hilda and Ada's Hats at the style show of the Council of Catholic Women at the Century Club and she gets many compliments from the ladies. Don (son) is there to take colored pictures. I hope they are good." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, February 12, 2011
February 12
1936: Theodore Herschel Gittings is born in Chicago to Rose (Drexler) and ___ Gittings. [from various entries in A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Looked over some of the things our Red Cross chapter is sending to Finland. Mrs. Mace introduces Blanche Hay. We have many dresses childrens and adults also sweaters childrens and adults. Our ladies have done a fine job of knitting. Members of our garment production program are Chairman Mrs. Ruth Mace, Mrs. Lydia Pfeiffer, Mrs. Pauline Kleinschmidt, Mrs. Nora Serwas, Mrs. E.B. Williams, Mrs. Balnche Hays, (newly appointed). Mueller Potter employees have meeting tonite at 10 P.M. at North Store. Mr. Todd is here trying to teach us how to sell ladies hose in a drugstore. Ed, Rose Weisheipl and myself end up at Pete King's" [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Thirty one years ago today we moved into our present home. It was newly built by M. C. Mertz and Son. Needless to day we were very proud of it..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Looked over some of the things our Red Cross chapter is sending to Finland. Mrs. Mace introduces Blanche Hay. We have many dresses childrens and adults also sweaters childrens and adults. Our ladies have done a fine job of knitting. Members of our garment production program are Chairman Mrs. Ruth Mace, Mrs. Lydia Pfeiffer, Mrs. Pauline Kleinschmidt, Mrs. Nora Serwas, Mrs. E.B. Williams, Mrs. Balnche Hays, (newly appointed). Mueller Potter employees have meeting tonite at 10 P.M. at North Store. Mr. Todd is here trying to teach us how to sell ladies hose in a drugstore. Ed, Rose Weisheipl and myself end up at Pete King's" [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Thirty one years ago today we moved into our present home. It was newly built by M. C. Mertz and Son. Needless to day we were very proud of it..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11
1928: Donald Alfred Potter (son of Theresa and A.E. Potter) is born.
1940: "Donald's birthday today; he is 12 years old. Attended six o'clock Mass, then to work. In the afternoon we attended the Oshkosh Theatre. Gone With the Wind is shown in technicolor, starring Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, Leslie Howard, Olivia DeHavilland, and Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara. Margaret Mitchell is the author of the story. Joe and Abba Weisheipl are here for supper and spend the vening wiht us. Party breaks up at 1:45 A.M. Elizabeth Drexler is brought home from Milwaukee." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Today is my fifteenth birthday, had a swell time around here. They sang Happy Birthday at eh table for me. Took the first piece of cake from home today. Had basketball after school." [from Donald Potter Sr.'s seminary diary]
1949: "This is Donald's birthday; he is 21 and a full grown young man. Hope he stays a good boy and a good Catholic. Babe Sieber is 20 today. The new lights on Oregon Street are on for the first time tonite. Mayor Ernie Siewert turns the switch.." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Donald's birthday today; he is 12 years old. Attended six o'clock Mass, then to work. In the afternoon we attended the Oshkosh Theatre. Gone With the Wind is shown in technicolor, starring Clark Gable as Rhett Butler, Leslie Howard, Olivia DeHavilland, and Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara. Margaret Mitchell is the author of the story. Joe and Abba Weisheipl are here for supper and spend the vening wiht us. Party breaks up at 1:45 A.M. Elizabeth Drexler is brought home from Milwaukee." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Today is my fifteenth birthday, had a swell time around here. They sang Happy Birthday at eh table for me. Took the first piece of cake from home today. Had basketball after school." [from Donald Potter Sr.'s seminary diary]
1949: "This is Donald's birthday; he is 21 and a full grown young man. Hope he stays a good boy and a good Catholic. Babe Sieber is 20 today. The new lights on Oregon Street are on for the first time tonite. Mayor Ernie Siewert turns the switch.." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, February 10, 2011
February 10
1935: "Donald (son) goes to church all by himself." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] [Blogger's note: He would turn 7 years old the next day.]
1939: "...The radio and newspapers are busy making announcements of the demise of the Holy Father Pius XI born Achille Ratti..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "To Kiwanis luncheon had Harvey Lhost for my guest. Nile Behnke showed slides of Oshkosh from a hundred years ago to the present day. It was a very interesting program. Met Ken Sepersky and Muriel Ziegler at the hotel. Had Rexall sales meeting at the Raulf tonite. Miss Ziegler explained the new Ann Delafield toilet good line. Kenny showed a movie of the Rexall Company from its start by Louis K. Ligget until now. Mueller Potter furnished luncheon and refreshments. We are home at 12:30. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1984: Amanda Potter (great-granddaughter of Theresa and A.E. Potter and granddaughter of Donald and Arlene Potter) is born to Karen (Ayers) and Michael Potter.
1939: "...The radio and newspapers are busy making announcements of the demise of the Holy Father Pius XI born Achille Ratti..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "To Kiwanis luncheon had Harvey Lhost for my guest. Nile Behnke showed slides of Oshkosh from a hundred years ago to the present day. It was a very interesting program. Met Ken Sepersky and Muriel Ziegler at the hotel. Had Rexall sales meeting at the Raulf tonite. Miss Ziegler explained the new Ann Delafield toilet good line. Kenny showed a movie of the Rexall Company from its start by Louis K. Ligget until now. Mueller Potter furnished luncheon and refreshments. We are home at 12:30. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1984: Amanda Potter (great-granddaughter of Theresa and A.E. Potter and granddaughter of Donald and Arlene Potter) is born to Karen (Ayers) and Michael Potter.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
February 9
1942: "Eddie Weisheipl takes another day off. Had to set our clocks ahead one hour early this morning, orders are for 2 A.M. but Donald (son) set ours ahead long before this. We call it 'Daylight Saving Time' but I think the government designated it as 'Standard War Time.' We in Wisconsin call it 'Central War Time.' Dr. Loyd Helmes starts all over again in Oshkosh today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Attended committee meeting 4th degree K.C. at Tony Serwas tonite. It's all about the proposed building of a Catholic Hi School in Oshkosh. A tract of land south of the baseball park on Sawyer Ave. is available thru Bill Rasmussen. Monsignor Bastian - Fathers Reul - Murphy - Bunkleman are present. Nora serves a delicious buffet lunch. Toni serves the hi balls." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Father Schorn phones me that the 'New Tabernacle' is in place and blessed at St. Vincent's. It is my way of saying 'Thank You' for the many Blessings we have enjoyed thru the years..."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Attended committee meeting 4th degree K.C. at Tony Serwas tonite. It's all about the proposed building of a Catholic Hi School in Oshkosh. A tract of land south of the baseball park on Sawyer Ave. is available thru Bill Rasmussen. Monsignor Bastian - Fathers Reul - Murphy - Bunkleman are present. Nora serves a delicious buffet lunch. Toni serves the hi balls." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Father Schorn phones me that the 'New Tabernacle' is in place and blessed at St. Vincent's. It is my way of saying 'Thank You' for the many Blessings we have enjoyed thru the years..."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
February 8
1942: "To St. John's 6 o'clock Mass. then to work. Eddie Weisheipl is back to work after being goen 3 days to Milwaukee. He is still on the deferred list of draftees. Sent a card of congratulations to Sergeant Karl Fretschel, Navy Yard Barracks, Washington, D.C. Worked eight hours today. Had company tonite. Joe and Annie Weisheipl Ed and Thres Fretschel. We play 5 handed sheephead a different way than usual, and it is fun. I took the folks home at 3 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Up at seven, stopped at Frank Boettchers to fit a truss. Frank has to get around with two canes. To Kiwanis luncheon I did not stop for the program. Zola Miller, Bob Bock and myself discuss a new Kiwanis Club for the South Side; we can not see how we can get one started at present. Dropped in to say 'Hello' to Eliz. Haverty. Attended cemetery board meeting, a longer than usual one. Rose Weisheipl takes her first auto driving lesson this afternoon. 'Hildegarde' is in town - putting on her show at the Raulf Theatre. I was called on stage and received a Rose from her." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Up at seven, stopped at Frank Boettchers to fit a truss. Frank has to get around with two canes. To Kiwanis luncheon I did not stop for the program. Zola Miller, Bob Bock and myself discuss a new Kiwanis Club for the South Side; we can not see how we can get one started at present. Dropped in to say 'Hello' to Eliz. Haverty. Attended cemetery board meeting, a longer than usual one. Rose Weisheipl takes her first auto driving lesson this afternoon. 'Hildegarde' is in town - putting on her show at the Raulf Theatre. I was called on stage and received a Rose from her." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, February 7, 2011
February 7
1933: "Begins with a blizzard so I don't take my car to go to Milwaukee but take the train. When we get there we find the town snowed under and it's hard to get a taxi. Attended meeting of the Druggist Service Bureau in the afternoon and their banquet at the Elk's Club in the evening. Well, Eddie Worm is very well organized, take the street car to the Schroeder after the banquet and the fellows stick until 3 A.M. at my room. Fred Stanhilber is appointed administrator this morning of his father's estate. A.T. Henning and Henry Barber former trustees resigned and the First Trust Company appointed. Over 400,000 dollars are involved." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Ma is out at Alvina Putzer's this afternon with Thres Fretschl - Emma Lemke - Annie Heip. Mary Ann (daughter) and me get our supper at Wirtz's. We are having horse-burger trouble in Oshkosh. It seems Kanem Sausage and Schmidt Sausage . have been using horse meat in their hamburgers." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Ma is out at Alvina Putzer's this afternon with Thres Fretschl - Emma Lemke - Annie Heip. Mary Ann (daughter) and me get our supper at Wirtz's. We are having horse-burger trouble in Oshkosh. It seems Kanem Sausage and Schmidt Sausage . have been using horse meat in their hamburgers." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, February 6, 2011
February 6
1943: "Had a movie tonite. Two shorts which were very comical the bigger won [sic] was 'Twin Boys' with Jackie Cooper." [from Donald Potter's seminary diary]
1944: "...Took Fred and Mrs. Karst - Agnes Steckbauer and son Mark - Mary Ann to see Donald (son) at St. Nazianz. The roads across the lake are very icy. When ready to come home a long distance call comes in to Father Vincent for me. On calling home, Emma Baier gives me the sad news that Thres, my beloved wife, had a heart attack shortly after I left. Quick work by Dr. Will Wagner saved her. He got an oxygen tank from the Sheriff's office with which he could take care of her temporarily until the ambulance took her to Mercy Hospital. It was a sad drive home for me from St. Nazianz, always fearing she may be gone by the time I would be home. But the Good Lord spared her and she was fair when I arrived home. She had called Thres Fretschel to pick her up to go to St. Vincent's Card party just before she had the attack." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "...Took Fred and Mrs. Karst - Agnes Steckbauer and son Mark - Mary Ann to see Donald (son) at St. Nazianz. The roads across the lake are very icy. When ready to come home a long distance call comes in to Father Vincent for me. On calling home, Emma Baier gives me the sad news that Thres, my beloved wife, had a heart attack shortly after I left. Quick work by Dr. Will Wagner saved her. He got an oxygen tank from the Sheriff's office with which he could take care of her temporarily until the ambulance took her to Mercy Hospital. It was a sad drive home for me from St. Nazianz, always fearing she may be gone by the time I would be home. But the Good Lord spared her and she was fair when I arrived home. She had called Thres Fretschel to pick her up to go to St. Vincent's Card party just before she had the attack." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, February 5, 2011
February 5
1942: "Edward Weisheipl to Milwaukee with 69 other draftees to be examined for defense service. Donald (son) and myself attend Father and Son Boy Scout banquet at Peace Lutheran Hall. A pretty fair turnout. Laurence Kinateder wins a case of Pepsi Cola." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "I was received into the Holy Name Society and I had Benediction + Rosary after that. [from Donald Potter's seminary diary]
1950: "To 7:30 Mass, St Vincent's Thres is with Christian others Society. Monsignor Bastian offers the Mass. Mary Ann (daughter) works at the store today. Donald (son) and Arlene bring little Deborah (granddaughter) over this afternoon, her first visit here. This evening to Sitter's funeral home where K.C.'s offer the rosary for Peter Reifer, our oldest member of the Holy Name. He would have completed 93 years May one. I had quite a visit with Merlin and Joe Reifer." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "I was received into the Holy Name Society and I had Benediction + Rosary after that. [from Donald Potter's seminary diary]
1950: "To 7:30 Mass, St Vincent's Thres is with Christian others Society. Monsignor Bastian offers the Mass. Mary Ann (daughter) works at the store today. Donald (son) and Arlene bring little Deborah (granddaughter) over this afternoon, her first visit here. This evening to Sitter's funeral home where K.C.'s offer the rosary for Peter Reifer, our oldest member of the Holy Name. He would have completed 93 years May one. I had quite a visit with Merlin and Joe Reifer." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, February 4, 2011
February 4
1937: "The Sheephead Club are [sic] here tonite for our biweekly play. Joe Hemmer attends the party of the Morgan Co. Foremen before our game and is very talkative. Rather hotly contested 60 hands. Joe Baier wins the dollar. Col. Charles Lindbergh has a birthday. He is 35." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Received our report cards today. It wasn't so hot. Went up in Latin, Religion, Music and down in the rest." [from Donald Potter's seminary diary]
1951: "To 7:30 Mass Father Wagner, Lenten regulations are read this morning. To work the rest of the morning, also to 7:30 this evening, then to Sacred Heart to see Musical Variety. It is very well rendered. The Weisheipls and Drexlers are very well represented. Ed Weisheipl is very comic. The Mueller Potter organization is well represented in the audience. Stopped at Koeck's Stop and Go Tavern, didn't stay long, too crowded, then to Tad Spaedtke for a small steak. Had Ed-Thres Fretschl with us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Received our report cards today. It wasn't so hot. Went up in Latin, Religion, Music and down in the rest." [from Donald Potter's seminary diary]
1951: "To 7:30 Mass Father Wagner, Lenten regulations are read this morning. To work the rest of the morning, also to 7:30 this evening, then to Sacred Heart to see Musical Variety. It is very well rendered. The Weisheipls and Drexlers are very well represented. Ed Weisheipl is very comic. The Mueller Potter organization is well represented in the audience. Stopped at Koeck's Stop and Go Tavern, didn't stay long, too crowded, then to Tad Spaedtke for a small steak. Had Ed-Thres Fretschl with us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, February 3, 2011
February 3
1937: "Played cards and the Eagle's Club tonite. It's the Retail Market Men's Party. I win 2 boxes of sugar cookies. Gave one to Anna Heip (sister-in-law). Emma Siewert is feeling great after a hi ball." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "A lovely day. Mary Ann (daughter) cleans oven for mother this morning. After she gets thru she shows Aunt Mary and says, 'See Auntie I'm not so dumb.' " [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Harry, Karst and I went outside and fooled around in the snow all the afternoon. Watched part of a basketball game. Had practice after supper." [from Donald Potter's seminary diary]
1940: "A lovely day. Mary Ann (daughter) cleans oven for mother this morning. After she gets thru she shows Aunt Mary and says, 'See Auntie I'm not so dumb.' " [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Harry, Karst and I went outside and fooled around in the snow all the afternoon. Watched part of a basketball game. Had practice after supper." [from Donald Potter's seminary diary]
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
February 2
1941: "Had to get up early for six o'clock Mass. Sold candles at St. Vincent's before 7:30 Mass. Joe Baier and Ed Fretchel were on the job as usual. Donald (son) takes Ed Wesiheipl's place as clerk at the store and he does very well. Thres - Aunt Mary visit Grandma Baier and Anna Drexler this afternoon after chuch. Grandma Baier is moved back upstairs to her room. Thres goes to St. Vincent's cash Bingo tonite and wins nothing. I work until 11:30 P.M. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1959: Michael Gerard Potter (grandson) is born to Don and Arlene Potter (son and daughter-in-law).
1959: Michael Gerard Potter (grandson) is born to Don and Arlene Potter (son and daughter-in-law).
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
February 1
1935: "Father James C. Hogan pastor of St. Peter's Church and dean of the Catholic clergy in Oshkosh passed away suddenly tonight at a basketball game in St. Peter's Recreation Hall." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Gave Joe and Anna Weisheipl a treat by taking them to the Hammond - All Stars basketball game. Neither one had witnessed a basketball game before. It was a walkaway for the All Stars 60-36, although Hammond was the first team to beat them this year." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Gave Joe and Anna Weisheipl a treat by taking them to the Hammond - All Stars basketball game. Neither one had witnessed a basketball game before. It was a walkaway for the All Stars 60-36, although Hammond was the first team to beat them this year." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]