1942: "Donald (son) out early today to work on the farm for Joe Nebel. He earns 75 cents. Bill Glidden is here to prime our new garage doors." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "As of today we have stop and go lights corner of Jackson, Light and Marion Streets. Stopped in to see Uncle Joe this noon. He is showing further improvements. We are getting orchids and orchid corsages with 4 oz. and 16 oz. Parke Davis Vanilla. Prices are 89 and 3.29 The orchids have not arrived yet. Something new for Oshkosh. A weather beacon has been installed atop the Oshkosh National Bank and the inauguration ceremony is tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "We are heading for more sunshine, altho cool. To 7:30 Hi Mass - Father Milbauer. It is a special Mother's Day Hi Mass for the welfare of Thres offered by Mary Ann." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
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