Thursday, May 19, 2011

May 19

1941: "K. C. Convention (State) opens this morning. Thres takes in the ladies luncheon at Steins, plays cards with Mrs. Murphy - Neenah, Mrs. Bothe - Fond du Lac. Took in K. C. Banquet in the evening at St. Mary's. Bill Schaeer is toastmaster." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] 
1945: "Took a drive to Berlin tonite with Aunt Mary, Thres and Mary Ann. We visit the Kujawas at their new location on Maple Avenue. It is a well appointed home, not new but quite modern inside." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "Father Schorn gives an inspirational sermon about the High School Drive which is on this afternoon. All workers to meet at their respective parishes for the Benediction at 1:15. Joanne Mauritz is with us for dinner and spends the afternoon here. The C.P. Telethon ends at 5 P.M. with 41,528 (total) plus the swimming pool, plus many checks in the mail. at six I took a drive to the Cath. Hi School office. The appeal drive pledges St. Mary's 103,000, St. Vincent's 90, Sacred Heart 59, St. Joseph 22, St Peters 78, St Johns 45, with 350 already in, total so far 74,700." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]

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