1943: "Took Dave Collin to Kiwanis luncheon. Our table A.C. Gifford, Dave Johnson, John Bangert, Eric Boller. Received a questionaire from the Office of Naval Officer Procurement in regard to Stanley Alfred Mauritz. Received Donald's (son's) weekly letter and also his report, he tells me he is getting along better, well, his report proves that." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Election Day today. Temperature up to 55° Monday afternoon, up to 63° this aft. To Kiwanis Club, had an interesting movie on what makes "Kiwanis" tick. How the folks at "Elmdale" got a young doctor for their small town. When I come out "Lo and behold" I have another parking ticket by officer 104 this time. To Cemetery to look over the new fencing project. Find it is going along nicely by Ted Plier. then to Board meeting, find Jay Putney and Karl Schmidt there with a plea for open gates near the chapel. Donald and family and me to Stations. Mother to SSBM (Note: South Side Business Men's)Auxiliary potluck and cards. Ma furnished "Rye Bread" as usual." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
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