1933: "A sad event occurred this morning. Mother had a bad spell and passed away at 7:05 A.M. She had an easy death however and did not suffer. She passed away in her chair. Was 72 having been born in Jandelsbrun Bavaria Aug. 11, 1860." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "I get a new job today. Postmaster of the south side. Well, I really am not a postmaster just the clerk in charge of station No. 1 Oshkosh, Wis." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1945: "Father Joseph (Salvatorian) is at St. Vincent's to help out over Sunday. Potatoes are scarce these days. Many food shops have none at all; others allow only five pounds per family." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1989: Aaron Potter, son of Michael and Karen (Ayers) Potter, grandson of Donald and Arlene Potter, great-grandson of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
June 29
1933: "Almost took another trip to Green Lake this afternoon but it rained and I'm not feeling so extra. Helped Jim Hemmer with our boy scout card party in the evening at Koplitz Hall. We had a good attendance and cleared 20 dollars. I played 500 with Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Edwin and Mrs. Emil Ristow. Francis Genal and Angie Boettcher are married at St. Vincent's this morning." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Turns out to be a rather hot day, temperature about 90°. Officers and Stockholders of Mueller Potter are voted substantial increases in salary because of heavy increase in business the first six months of the year." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Berndt Bros. begin digging at the cottage for our new sanitary project and expect to be thru in two days. Lawrence Kinateder is back for another day. Joe & Annie Weisheipl and Aunt Mary spend the night with us. Aunt Mary is happy to be with us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Turns out to be a rather hot day, temperature about 90°. Officers and Stockholders of Mueller Potter are voted substantial increases in salary because of heavy increase in business the first six months of the year." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Berndt Bros. begin digging at the cottage for our new sanitary project and expect to be thru in two days. Lawrence Kinateder is back for another day. Joe & Annie Weisheipl and Aunt Mary spend the night with us. Aunt Mary is happy to be with us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
June 28
1939: "Donald and myself have the cottage to ourselves this afternoon and what did we do - fish of course. Caught 20 nice size perch and 2 pickerel. Donald got a large pickerel still fishing this morning. Mother and Mary Ann drive to town to a movie." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Kienast Company begins digging for the basement at the new addition. To Kiwanis luncheon, Earl Clemans spoke. He was to the National Convention last week, did not say much about it. But did speak on a Norse group who were to have or did explore and live in Minnesota about 1362 - 130 years before Columbus discovered America. Lawrence Kinateder is at the cottage today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] (note: The addition was to the South Side Store.)
1953: "Twenty eight years (excuse me) Thirty years ago today F.W. Mueller and A. E. Potter bought out August Klawun's business on the corner of Boyd and Merritt Streets and opened a drug store there across from St. Mary's Hospital." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Kienast Company begins digging for the basement at the new addition. To Kiwanis luncheon, Earl Clemans spoke. He was to the National Convention last week, did not say much about it. But did speak on a Norse group who were to have or did explore and live in Minnesota about 1362 - 130 years before Columbus discovered America. Lawrence Kinateder is at the cottage today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] (note: The addition was to the South Side Store.)
1953: "Twenty eight years (excuse me) Thirty years ago today F.W. Mueller and A. E. Potter bought out August Klawun's business on the corner of Boyd and Merritt Streets and opened a drug store there across from St. Mary's Hospital." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, June 27, 2011
June 27
1947: "Presented Father Scanlon with life insurance policies for the Apostolate. Received a letter written in English from Alice Rothbauer in Parsberg Bayern. It is fairly good English. The folks are back in town from the cottage. Had a bad electrical storm during the night. No electricity from 3 A.M. to 5 P.M. Temperature is 86° today.[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Today ushers in our Centennial Celebration with a mammoth parade lasting several hours. Had about 90 floats and 19 bands. Some of the floats were exceptionally pretty." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Bob Heinen is here for Yahr Lange today. Mary Ann and me took a drive to Neenah tonite to see Norm Brown, we learned from Susie the folks are at the cottage so we drive to Berlin to see Harry and Agnes and find them gone too. Something new is tried in Oshkosh, so called water ban. Occupants of even number properties may sprinkle Monday-Wednesday-Friday." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Today ushers in our Centennial Celebration with a mammoth parade lasting several hours. Had about 90 floats and 19 bands. Some of the floats were exceptionally pretty." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Bob Heinen is here for Yahr Lange today. Mary Ann and me took a drive to Neenah tonite to see Norm Brown, we learned from Susie the folks are at the cottage so we drive to Berlin to see Harry and Agnes and find them gone too. Something new is tried in Oshkosh, so called water ban. Occupants of even number properties may sprinkle Monday-Wednesday-Friday." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, June 26, 2011
June 26
1942: "Thres comes in from the cottage this morning to stay over Saturday. Rose Weisheipl has a call from Kenny today over the phone. He tells her 'It was a tough day, but he made her.' Poor Kenny! Eddie Weisheipl has a long distance call tonite from Miss Marion Prehn at Milwaukee. She wants him to pick her up from the 11 o'clock train. She tells him she is down and needs cheering up. Well Eddie can do it. Lonie Drexler 'Mrs. Cekalski' is over to take her bath at our house tonite. I should have said to borrow our bathtub." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "A busy day fro me, Did not get away to the cottage until after 5 P.M. Took Aunt Lena along. Stopped to view the remains of Mrs. Stumvoll at Poklasny's. She looks lovely. At the cottage did some fishing with Donald and Lawrence Kinateder, no luck. Donald and Mary Ann take Aunt Mary to see Mrs. Stumvoll tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "Attended Kiwanis luncheon, we hear a talk on conservation by the head of the state wardens, Mr. Hadlon. Otto Lemke and Annie Heip to the cottage this noon. I brought along Thres Fretchel at 4:30 P.M. After work the ladies get me for sheephead until 1 A.M. To my bed, I meant couch (The ladies occupy the beds.) by 2 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "A busy day fro me, Did not get away to the cottage until after 5 P.M. Took Aunt Lena along. Stopped to view the remains of Mrs. Stumvoll at Poklasny's. She looks lovely. At the cottage did some fishing with Donald and Lawrence Kinateder, no luck. Donald and Mary Ann take Aunt Mary to see Mrs. Stumvoll tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "Attended Kiwanis luncheon, we hear a talk on conservation by the head of the state wardens, Mr. Hadlon. Otto Lemke and Annie Heip to the cottage this noon. I brought along Thres Fretchel at 4:30 P.M. After work the ladies get me for sheephead until 1 A.M. To my bed, I meant couch (The ladies occupy the beds.) by 2 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, June 25, 2011
June 25
1933: "7:30 Mass as usual. Then to work. Took a drive to the cottage with Ed and Thres Fretchel in the afternoon. Ed and I fished, caught 45 perch, some fairly good sized ones." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "The Boy Scout Executive Committee entertains the Boy Scout Masters and Assistants at a banquet at the Athearn. Joe Hemmer is cheerleader and what a leader. Clyde Springgate spoke as usual. After the banquet Joe and I drop in to see Len Michels and then it rained and then it poured and then I couldn't get my car started and then we had to take a taxi home. What an ending for a perfect day." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1937: "The local strike enters the 9th week. The State Labor Relations Board arrived yesterday and no doubt will aid to settle it within a few days, at least we hope so. Visit Ana Drexler and Mrs. Jacob Paulick tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "The Boy Scout Executive Committee entertains the Boy Scout Masters and Assistants at a banquet at the Athearn. Joe Hemmer is cheerleader and what a leader. Clyde Springgate spoke as usual. After the banquet Joe and I drop in to see Len Michels and then it rained and then it poured and then I couldn't get my car started and then we had to take a taxi home. What an ending for a perfect day." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1937: "The local strike enters the 9th week. The State Labor Relations Board arrived yesterday and no doubt will aid to settle it within a few days, at least we hope so. Visit Ana Drexler and Mrs. Jacob Paulick tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, June 24, 2011
June 24
1948: "This evening I took Mary Ann for a drive to Menominee Park. Took in the zoo there. The kiddie rides are doing a thriving business, also watched some fast baseball under the lights. John Albrecht passed away yesterday afternoon 1:15 at his home 14th and Minnesota Sts. Born Jan. 24, 1874.[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "To 7:30 Mass and I'm a bit sleepy. Mary Ann works today. The Sentinel's Annual Outboard Motor Races are on today from Neenah to Fremont and back. The lakes are very choppy and going is tough. We drive to Norm Brown's after one o'clock. He has open house. Met Dr.Brown, Dr. O'Brien, Father McKinnon, Mr./Mrs. Rosanski Fond du Lac, Bill Anderson and family, Jim Devitt and old friend from Chicago Days. Took Bill and Rose Mauritz to the cottage after supper for a visit." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Hired Lou Morgan clown entertainer to be in the parade next Saturday for Mueller Potter. Expect he'll do a good job as he is nationally known. Ray Keown (Armstrong) is in town with new capsule vials." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1965: James Potter, son of Donald and Arlene Potter, grandson of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.
1951: "To 7:30 Mass and I'm a bit sleepy. Mary Ann works today. The Sentinel's Annual Outboard Motor Races are on today from Neenah to Fremont and back. The lakes are very choppy and going is tough. We drive to Norm Brown's after one o'clock. He has open house. Met Dr.Brown, Dr. O'Brien, Father McKinnon, Mr./Mrs. Rosanski Fond du Lac, Bill Anderson and family, Jim Devitt and old friend from Chicago Days. Took Bill and Rose Mauritz to the cottage after supper for a visit." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Hired Lou Morgan clown entertainer to be in the parade next Saturday for Mueller Potter. Expect he'll do a good job as he is nationally known. Ray Keown (Armstrong) is in town with new capsule vials." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1965: James Potter, son of Donald and Arlene Potter, grandson of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
June 23
1934: "Had a mission to perform today which I did not like very well. Had to inform Ed Plashko and Bernard Peterson of an indefinite leave July 1st. It really hurt me to do it, but it just couldn't be helped. Dick Dorman had an accident last night . Bumped his head on a glass door in the dark and cut his nose quite badly. Dr. Ebert had to sew it for him." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Thres had company at the cottage today. Part of the ladies auxiliary of the South Side Business Men's Club spend the day with her." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Rain most of the day today. Received a letter from Parsberg. Ma and Emma Siewert go shopping this afternoon. Ma gets a new dress & shoes. Mary Ann dresses on approval from Hilda's. Emma stays with Thres after shopping. I took the folks out for sinner, but it took a long time to find a place to serve us. Otto's Hi K, Armin Ostertag, Schwartz at Omro all closed, ended up at Ray Robbins for a fine meal. The waitress gives me 10 dollars too much change, but I returned it to her. Had an hour's visit with Uncle Joe Heip this aft." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Thres had company at the cottage today. Part of the ladies auxiliary of the South Side Business Men's Club spend the day with her." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Rain most of the day today. Received a letter from Parsberg. Ma and Emma Siewert go shopping this afternoon. Ma gets a new dress & shoes. Mary Ann dresses on approval from Hilda's. Emma stays with Thres after shopping. I took the folks out for sinner, but it took a long time to find a place to serve us. Otto's Hi K, Armin Ostertag, Schwartz at Omro all closed, ended up at Ray Robbins for a fine meal. The waitress gives me 10 dollars too much change, but I returned it to her. Had an hour's visit with Uncle Joe Heip this aft." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 22
1935: "Took the children for a short visit to the Baiers and then out to the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Up at 7 o'clock, had breakfast in town, attended 9 o'clock Mass St. Vincent's then to work. Back to the cottage in the afternoon. Mary Ann takes Delores Kinateder along to be her house guest for a few days. Oshkosh loses another ball game this time to Sheboygan Indians 18-3. We visited at Robert Brand cottage in the evening. We've been neighbors for 10 years, and this is the first time I was in the cottage. Margaret (Drexler) Radomsky is in town. Mary had company at 11 P.M. tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1983: Josh Aaronson, son of Susan (nee Potter) and Mike Aaronson, grandson of Donald and Arlene Potter, great-grandson of A. E. and Theresa Potter is born.
1941: "Up at 7 o'clock, had breakfast in town, attended 9 o'clock Mass St. Vincent's then to work. Back to the cottage in the afternoon. Mary Ann takes Delores Kinateder along to be her house guest for a few days. Oshkosh loses another ball game this time to Sheboygan Indians 18-3. We visited at Robert Brand cottage in the evening. We've been neighbors for 10 years, and this is the first time I was in the cottage. Margaret (Drexler) Radomsky is in town. Mary had company at 11 P.M. tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1983: Josh Aaronson, son of Susan (nee Potter) and Mike Aaronson, grandson of Donald and Arlene Potter, great-grandson of A. E. and Theresa Potter is born.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
June 21
1935: "Took the children out to visit their cousins Marion, Joan and Corrinne Drexler." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "We surely are in a heat wave, temperature is 94° and not much breeze. Took the family to the sand dock for our first swim of the season, The water is fine staid in for over an hour, In the evening took the family to the Oshkosh-Appleton ball game. Oshkosh lost 11-8. This is the first ball game Thres ever witnessed. After the game back out to the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "To 7:30 Mass. Lady Foresters to Communion in a body. Father Milbauer gives a nice talk about 'Father.' Well, I'll have a busy day writing orders. Art Mueller, Art Hazen, Donnie Potter, Eddie Weisheipl are with the 'Brothers of the Brush' attending the double header baseball game between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Giants, Giants win the first 5-0, second game called on account of darkness, 8 ins. 6-6. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binder 636 11th St. 61 wedding anniversary. I worked 10-12:45, 1-5:45, 6-10 11½ hours." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "We surely are in a heat wave, temperature is 94° and not much breeze. Took the family to the sand dock for our first swim of the season, The water is fine staid in for over an hour, In the evening took the family to the Oshkosh-Appleton ball game. Oshkosh lost 11-8. This is the first ball game Thres ever witnessed. After the game back out to the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "To 7:30 Mass. Lady Foresters to Communion in a body. Father Milbauer gives a nice talk about 'Father.' Well, I'll have a busy day writing orders. Art Mueller, Art Hazen, Donnie Potter, Eddie Weisheipl are with the 'Brothers of the Brush' attending the double header baseball game between the Milwaukee Braves and the New York Giants, Giants win the first 5-0, second game called on account of darkness, 8 ins. 6-6. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binder 636 11th St. 61 wedding anniversary. I worked 10-12:45, 1-5:45, 6-10 11½ hours." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, June 20, 2011
June 20
1937: "Attended six o'clock Mass this morning and then to work. During the afternoon took a ride to the cottage. The kids go in swimming. Had Ted and Mark Steckbauer along. I tried a new remedy last night and feel much better today. This is Father's Day. I receive a few presents from the kids and Anna Drexler. Am feeling somewhat better this morning." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "To 7:30 Hi Mass at St. Vincent's then to work for 3 ½ hours. This afternoon to the Centennial Celebration of bringing Christianity to Winnebago County at Menominee Park. M.C. is Earl Clemans 'Father Allouez' Father Leo Ott. He gives a 15 minute invocation; it is very well presented. Judge Roland Stenile is the Speaker of the Day. the weather is very good. We had Mame, Emma Siewert, Rose Binder with us. Stopped at Fritz Weisheipl's after the doings." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "Thres cleaned up along the shrubbery at the cottage, about 10 good sized wheel barrow fulls. We learned the Heips are stranded at Cornell while their car is being repaired at Marshfield. We get a new car this evening, a De Soto Custom built. It's pretty job only 2506 dollars with radio, clock, direction lights, etc." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "To 7:30 Hi Mass at St. Vincent's then to work for 3 ½ hours. This afternoon to the Centennial Celebration of bringing Christianity to Winnebago County at Menominee Park. M.C. is Earl Clemans 'Father Allouez' Father Leo Ott. He gives a 15 minute invocation; it is very well presented. Judge Roland Stenile is the Speaker of the Day. the weather is very good. We had Mame, Emma Siewert, Rose Binder with us. Stopped at Fritz Weisheipl's after the doings." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "Thres cleaned up along the shrubbery at the cottage, about 10 good sized wheel barrow fulls. We learned the Heips are stranded at Cornell while their car is being repaired at Marshfield. We get a new car this evening, a De Soto Custom built. It's pretty job only 2506 dollars with radio, clock, direction lights, etc." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, June 19, 2011
June 19
1934: "Drug Convention opens in Fond du Lac. It is a real business convention with lots of fun at night. Mrs. Ed Worm is celebrating her birthday and how! It's a Wow! Arrived home at 3:30 A.M. Being chairman of the committee revising the constitution and bylaws I had to present this for first reading. Had lunch at the Kiwanis Club with Ed Worm and John Demgen." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "To town early this morning. Picked up Virginia Abrahms and daughter Louise then Sisters Alverna, Ermenhilda, Theodore and ? and took them to Mount Mary. The Sisters took loads of luggage. In fact I stopped in Fond du Lac; thought I'd lost some from the trunk of the car. They took us thru Mount Mary, very interesting chapel, study and classrooms, auditorium, swimming pool, lounges for smoking and reception lounge rooms. Paintings of Dr. Fitzgerald President of Mount Mary also his wife. Mount Mary is indeed a beautiful spot. Took Ginny and Louise to Mader's for noon meal at 1 P.M. then to Broadway Church Goods House. Alex Paderowski left us for the golf grounds, then to McClurgs, to Cape Cod Inn - lobster tail dinner, then for home, arrived 10:30 P.M. Emma Siewert spends the aft. and eve. with Thres at the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "The South Side Business Mens' Club sponsors a ladies night. We are treated with a trip thru the new home of Baldwin Meyers on Washington Street. Mrs. Meyer's parents Mr./Mrs. Maru Carol are there. It's a beautiful layout, very sensible and livable. Then we inspect the Oshkosh Filtration Plant and from there to Sommerfeld Welding's new home on Jackson Drive. They supply oxygen tanks to hospitals. Entertainment and dancing complete the evening." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "To town early this morning. Picked up Virginia Abrahms and daughter Louise then Sisters Alverna, Ermenhilda, Theodore and ? and took them to Mount Mary. The Sisters took loads of luggage. In fact I stopped in Fond du Lac; thought I'd lost some from the trunk of the car. They took us thru Mount Mary, very interesting chapel, study and classrooms, auditorium, swimming pool, lounges for smoking and reception lounge rooms. Paintings of Dr. Fitzgerald President of Mount Mary also his wife. Mount Mary is indeed a beautiful spot. Took Ginny and Louise to Mader's for noon meal at 1 P.M. then to Broadway Church Goods House. Alex Paderowski left us for the golf grounds, then to McClurgs, to Cape Cod Inn - lobster tail dinner, then for home, arrived 10:30 P.M. Emma Siewert spends the aft. and eve. with Thres at the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "The South Side Business Mens' Club sponsors a ladies night. We are treated with a trip thru the new home of Baldwin Meyers on Washington Street. Mrs. Meyer's parents Mr./Mrs. Maru Carol are there. It's a beautiful layout, very sensible and livable. Then we inspect the Oshkosh Filtration Plant and from there to Sommerfeld Welding's new home on Jackson Drive. They supply oxygen tanks to hospitals. Entertainment and dancing complete the evening." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, June 18, 2011
June 18
1933: "Took Ed to the cottage this morning. 7:30 service lasted nearly two hours this morning. Corpus Christi Procession followed the Mass. In the evening Mrs. Joe Weisheipl, Anna and Margaret Drexler are at the cottage. Margaret looks and acts very lonesome. Joe Heip leaves for Chicago. The corner stone for the new Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Nebraska and Ninth Streets is laid today. Rev. Schuster is the pastor." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "St. Vincent's graduates spend the day at our cottage. They are chaperoned by Fathers Bastian & Haen, & Sister Ambrosia. Attended the meeting of the Executive Board of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association at Fond du Lac this evening. Dropped in to see Cap Ruggles after the meeting. John Demgen was my pardner." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1975: Jason Potter, son of Mark Potter, grandson of Don and Arlene Potter, great-grandson of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.
1934: "St. Vincent's graduates spend the day at our cottage. They are chaperoned by Fathers Bastian & Haen, & Sister Ambrosia. Attended the meeting of the Executive Board of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association at Fond du Lac this evening. Dropped in to see Cap Ruggles after the meeting. John Demgen was my pardner." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1975: Jason Potter, son of Mark Potter, grandson of Don and Arlene Potter, great-grandson of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.
Friday, June 17, 2011
June 17
1942: "We get a new linoleum (floor) at our cottage today. Father Bastian takes six boys to St. Nazianz to visit the Salvatorian Seminary. Our Donald is one of them and is very enthusiastic about the place." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Slept long this morning until 9:15 A.M. then to work. This afternoon to visit Aunt Mary at the hospital. Sister Laurentia has a nice new vestment for their chapel. It is to cost me 200 dollars. also visited Sister Machtilde's and advised her to leave _______ in Germany in as much as he can obtain a position as foreman in a shoe factory. Florence Weisheipl puts on her dance revue at the Raulf Theatre today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "William Steiger, son of Carl E. Steiger of the Deltox was elected Governor of Badger Boys State at Ripon College yesterday on the Nationalist ticket. The body of Olivia Lutz brought to Fiss and Bills from Milwaukee. Born June 15, 1890 in Oshkosh. We were classmates in St. Vincent's and Park School." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Slept long this morning until 9:15 A.M. then to work. This afternoon to visit Aunt Mary at the hospital. Sister Laurentia has a nice new vestment for their chapel. It is to cost me 200 dollars. also visited Sister Machtilde's and advised her to leave _______ in Germany in as much as he can obtain a position as foreman in a shoe factory. Florence Weisheipl puts on her dance revue at the Raulf Theatre today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "William Steiger, son of Carl E. Steiger of the Deltox was elected Governor of Badger Boys State at Ripon College yesterday on the Nationalist ticket. The body of Olivia Lutz brought to Fiss and Bills from Milwaukee. Born June 15, 1890 in Oshkosh. We were classmates in St. Vincent's and Park School." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, June 16, 2011
June 16
1936: "The 'Fortnight Jollies' Sheephead Club spend the day at the cottage. They are Mrs. Geo. Hauert, Mrs. Procknow, Mrs. Joe Coter, Mrs. Richard Doman, Mrs. Al Brusius, Mrs. Leo Shubert, Marg Klemmer, and Mrs. A.E. Potter. Bill Glidden starts a paint job on our house." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Feel a little lazy this morning, too many brands of beer last night, Budweiser, Schlitz, People's." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Rose Weisheipl got her new upper teeth today. She says it's hard to bite with them. To Madison this afternoon with Art Mueller & Fred Baumgartner to the Lorraine Hotel to see the Rexall Holiday Display. Tom Flynn and Jim Erwin wait on us. It's a very humid day, rain in Madison. Took the boys to dinner at the 'Ace of Clubs.' Home at 9 P.M. Art Mueller did the driving. My De Soto hit the 18,000 mile mark today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Feel a little lazy this morning, too many brands of beer last night, Budweiser, Schlitz, People's." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Rose Weisheipl got her new upper teeth today. She says it's hard to bite with them. To Madison this afternoon with Art Mueller & Fred Baumgartner to the Lorraine Hotel to see the Rexall Holiday Display. Tom Flynn and Jim Erwin wait on us. It's a very humid day, rain in Madison. Took the boys to dinner at the 'Ace of Clubs.' Home at 9 P.M. Art Mueller did the driving. My De Soto hit the 18,000 mile mark today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
June 15
1947: "St. John's Congregation is celebrating their golden jubilee today. Bishop Bona is here from Green Bay. St. John's Church was dedicated June 13, 1897. First pastor was Father J. Morrisey to 1905, Rev. James Hogan to 1919, Rev. Wm. Mortell to 1932, Rev. John McGinley May 1932 to July 1932, Rev. Jos. Ahearn to 1938, Rev. Roland Ahearn 1938 - 1939, Rev. Francis McKeough June 1939 to Sept 1939, Rev. Les. Courtney Oct 1939- May 1945, and Rev. John Murphy the present pastor. This evening Ed and Thres Fretchel, Joe and Annie Weisheipl, Aunt Lena Baier are here for "Father's Day" celebration. It ended at 1:30 A.M. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "Sisters of St. Vincent's are having their outing at our cottage. Sister Romano showed me the lovely watch she received Sunday from the ladies Altar Society. Met Carl Diener at the bank today. Tells me he sold out last week. Is going to take a vacation. The C and L Food Shop is no more. Took the sisters home at 7:30. They surely had a nice time and nice weather. I understand several of them took bicycle rides, some played croquet others played bean bag; they all played bingo. Faye Baier and Carol Schmidt rode from town to the cottage on their bikes. They spent the day there also. Thres and self took a drive to town to see Aunt Mary at the hospital tonite. She had a bad day, very feverish." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "To 7:30 Hi Mass, Father Milbauer, Corpus Christi Procession after Mass. Monsignior Bastian announces the sad news that Art Hill passed away suddenly at 6:35 this morning of a heart attack at Mercy where he had been taken at 5 A.M. Mueller Potter have their picnic at the Power Boat Club today. We all have a good time play baseball. I made 4 safe hits, volley ball, horse shoe, shuffle board. Art Mueller, Hazen, Baier, Kenny and myself work the evening shift. Took the Fretchels home at 11:30 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "Sisters of St. Vincent's are having their outing at our cottage. Sister Romano showed me the lovely watch she received Sunday from the ladies Altar Society. Met Carl Diener at the bank today. Tells me he sold out last week. Is going to take a vacation. The C and L Food Shop is no more. Took the sisters home at 7:30. They surely had a nice time and nice weather. I understand several of them took bicycle rides, some played croquet others played bean bag; they all played bingo. Faye Baier and Carol Schmidt rode from town to the cottage on their bikes. They spent the day there also. Thres and self took a drive to town to see Aunt Mary at the hospital tonite. She had a bad day, very feverish." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "To 7:30 Hi Mass, Father Milbauer, Corpus Christi Procession after Mass. Monsignior Bastian announces the sad news that Art Hill passed away suddenly at 6:35 this morning of a heart attack at Mercy where he had been taken at 5 A.M. Mueller Potter have their picnic at the Power Boat Club today. We all have a good time play baseball. I made 4 safe hits, volley ball, horse shoe, shuffle board. Art Mueller, Hazen, Baier, Kenny and myself work the evening shift. Took the Fretchels home at 11:30 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
June 14
1935: "Have read the news that Joe Fisher 45 died on June 5th at Fort Harrison, Montana. Joe was an adopted son of Edward Fisher and Kate Fisher. He came to Oshkosh when I did from the foundling house at New York. He also attended St. Vincent's School." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Donald goes to the Camp-o-ree at Menominee Park this afternoon. Flag Day Celebration at Elks Club House marks the end of two months of special honor to the American Flag. Frank Keefe is principal speaker; he donates a large flag which was flown on the U.S. Capitol at Washington." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Donald and Mary Ann are beginning a course in summer school. Donald in chemistry at State Teachers, Mary Ann at Hi School in World History." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Donald goes to the Camp-o-ree at Menominee Park this afternoon. Flag Day Celebration at Elks Club House marks the end of two months of special honor to the American Flag. Frank Keefe is principal speaker; he donates a large flag which was flown on the U.S. Capitol at Washington." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "Donald and Mary Ann are beginning a course in summer school. Donald in chemistry at State Teachers, Mary Ann at Hi School in World History." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, June 13, 2011
June 13
1933: "Joe Hemauer has a birthday today; he is 28. Took St. Vincent's graduates out to the cottage. There are 16 of them and Sisters Ambrosia and Valeria. The graduates are Catherine Ackerman, Donald Botz, Helen and Vincent Galassia, Constance Heinzl, Gregory Ilk, Joseph Jungen, Loretta Lang, Eugene Karst, John Kellermann, Leonard Mathe, Helene Nigl, Jane Noe, Florence Ostertag, Florence Reichenberger, and Agnes Schroeder. Temperature is not bad during the day, but turns to 42° during the night." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's Holy Name, then to work, put in 5 hours today. After a nice chicken dinner to Joe Baier's to watch the Patriotic Parade. Ohio Vicinity Merchants dedicate memorial to the heroes of Oshkosh who lost their lives during World War Two. Father Bunkleman gives the Invocation. Kenny Kunde give a fine talk. Rev. David Fetter, the Blessing. I took some movies; they may not be so good. Thres attends card party at Sacred Heart tonite, no prize. Donald is at St. Nazianz for Alumni Meet with Father Ott. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "To 7:30 Low Mass with Holy Name, then to work for 3 hours. Father John J. Murphy celebrates his silver jubilee in the priesthood. We attend the banquet in his honor at 12:30. After the banquet we meet Fathers Joe Ahearn, Linzmeier, Victor, Kaudy, Lambert, Scanlon, also Father Murphy's dad and mother. Then to St. Vincent's Recreation to meet Father Roman Harold Stadtmueller who celebrated his first Solemn Hi Mass at St. Vincent's. He has joined the Salvatorian Fathers. He bestowed upon us his priestly blessing. We then drove to Maple Grove to pay our last respects to Father Francis Schoettl. Had along visit with his mother; she was 90 years of age Jan. 19th. After that on our way home we stop at Van Camp's and who do we meet there? Eddie Heip and Florence, Harry and Lucille Voss. Florence is 34 today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1948: "To 7:30 Mass St. Vincent's Holy Name, then to work, put in 5 hours today. After a nice chicken dinner to Joe Baier's to watch the Patriotic Parade. Ohio Vicinity Merchants dedicate memorial to the heroes of Oshkosh who lost their lives during World War Two. Father Bunkleman gives the Invocation. Kenny Kunde give a fine talk. Rev. David Fetter, the Blessing. I took some movies; they may not be so good. Thres attends card party at Sacred Heart tonite, no prize. Donald is at St. Nazianz for Alumni Meet with Father Ott. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "To 7:30 Low Mass with Holy Name, then to work for 3 hours. Father John J. Murphy celebrates his silver jubilee in the priesthood. We attend the banquet in his honor at 12:30. After the banquet we meet Fathers Joe Ahearn, Linzmeier, Victor, Kaudy, Lambert, Scanlon, also Father Murphy's dad and mother. Then to St. Vincent's Recreation to meet Father Roman Harold Stadtmueller who celebrated his first Solemn Hi Mass at St. Vincent's. He has joined the Salvatorian Fathers. He bestowed upon us his priestly blessing. We then drove to Maple Grove to pay our last respects to Father Francis Schoettl. Had along visit with his mother; she was 90 years of age Jan. 19th. After that on our way home we stop at Van Camp's and who do we meet there? Eddie Heip and Florence, Harry and Lucille Voss. Florence is 34 today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, June 12, 2011
June 12
1935: "Out to the cottage today. Took Ed Fretchel, Mrs. and Carl, also Anna Weisheipl, Matt Weisheipl to give the place a good cleaning. Joe, Cork, and Ed Weisheipl also come out, to fish. Perch are biting but not very ambitious to bait. The afternoon is very hot. St. Peter's Church Steeple, the tallest steeple in Oshkosh and vicinity for many years is being razed." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "Did more cleaning up in Lyman's garage. Had Ed Fretchel along. Mary Ann attends C.Y.O. party at St. Vincent's. Father Alphonse Wagner is in charge. Thres and Aunt Mary spend the afternoon with Betty (Mrs. Frank) Drexler and Frank's mother Anna and of course the baby. They had not seen the little newcomer." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "Did more cleaning up in Lyman's garage. Had Ed Fretchel along. Mary Ann attends C.Y.O. party at St. Vincent's. Father Alphonse Wagner is in charge. Thres and Aunt Mary spend the afternoon with Betty (Mrs. Frank) Drexler and Frank's mother Anna and of course the baby. They had not seen the little newcomer." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, June 11, 2011
June 11
1947: "To Walter Patri's office for a final check up on Mr. and Mrs. Mueller's estates. The Parker Pen man is setting up a pen inventory for us. Printed matter for the Notre Dame Sisters Centenary drive arrives today. I'm the first to try out our new shower at home. It worked very well. This evening we attend the Oshkosh. Boomerang stars Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee Cobb. Based on a true story. Vacation Days stars Jerry Wold, 'Spade Cooley' and their orchestras. When we arrive home from the show, the Kujawas are here. Our Boots showed off with his catnip mouse to the delight of Mary and Johnny. The folks left for Berlin about 12:30." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Worked this morning and took off this afternoon and began to clean our cellar at home. Had Donald haul away quite a load of junk. Tonite we attend Judy Stillman's Annual Dance Revue at the Strand Theatre. They play to a packed house, also show a good picture in technicolor, About Face starring Eddie Bracken, Gordon McRae." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Had quite a little rain today. Riverside Cemetery is 100 years old today. The Common Council accepted a deed to the land 100 years ago today. The first burying ground was Locust Grove where the Lincoln School now stands." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "Worked this morning and took off this afternoon and began to clean our cellar at home. Had Donald haul away quite a load of junk. Tonite we attend Judy Stillman's Annual Dance Revue at the Strand Theatre. They play to a packed house, also show a good picture in technicolor, About Face starring Eddie Bracken, Gordon McRae." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Had quite a little rain today. Riverside Cemetery is 100 years old today. The Common Council accepted a deed to the land 100 years ago today. The first burying ground was Locust Grove where the Lincoln School now stands." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, June 10, 2011
June 10
1934: "Sang at 7:30 Hi Mass with mixed choir. Then work until 2 P.M. Took Louis and Mary Mauritz and Margaret Drexler to Milwaukee. Sister Melora is still teaching at Holy Cross. The congregation is quite large between 600 and 700 families. The Paladine Fathers are the pastors. They also have a few novices for their order at this place. They intend to build soon and have more students. Met Sister Rosewin, the Superior at the school. Had a visit with Karl Radomsky, Margaret's beau. Sponged a sandwich at the Knickerbocker Hotel." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Visited Grandma Baier; she was awaiting me, saying I did not visit her last Thursday when she was expecting me. Viewed the remains of Albert Kersche at Marquardt funeral home. The Weisheipls almost had a fire in their home. Anna left the electric flat iron on when she left for Club 41. Fortunately Marion stopped at the house about 10 P.M. discovered smoke in the house and shut off the electricity. The ironing board was burned to a crisp." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Carl Fischer, merchant tailor, passed away this afternoon at his home, 241 Waugoo St. He owned a tailor shop next to Marx and Fengels for 35 years. He worked for my father when he was a young man nearly 50 years ago. Born Germany March 8, 1875. Took a drive this evening thru Eureka, Omro, and back home." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Visited Grandma Baier; she was awaiting me, saying I did not visit her last Thursday when she was expecting me. Viewed the remains of Albert Kersche at Marquardt funeral home. The Weisheipls almost had a fire in their home. Anna left the electric flat iron on when she left for Club 41. Fortunately Marion stopped at the house about 10 P.M. discovered smoke in the house and shut off the electricity. The ironing board was burned to a crisp." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Carl Fischer, merchant tailor, passed away this afternoon at his home, 241 Waugoo St. He owned a tailor shop next to Marx and Fengels for 35 years. He worked for my father when he was a young man nearly 50 years ago. Born Germany March 8, 1875. Took a drive this evening thru Eureka, Omro, and back home." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, June 9, 2011
June 9
1933: "Ann Baier's birthday; she is 26. Had quite a severe storm yesterday afternoon. It was mostly wind and did much damage in the vicinity of Marshfield. One woman, Mrs. H. Blumquist, 73, died from injuries in the Marshfield hospital. She was hurled against a foundation wall of a barn on her farm." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1937: "We get a new motorcycle for delivering at the store, another Harley Davidson." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Mary Ann graduates today. Exercises at South Park Junior Hi. A class of 356, 351 are present. They present a fine program. Took her out to Otto's Hi K for a feed after the exercises. We are home at 12:30. Tow of the girls working at the South Side Store also graduate, Lois Zernzack and Beverly Kentop." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] (Note: Although the exercises took place at a junior high school, this was the high school graduation as Mary Ann Potter was 19 years old.)
1937: "We get a new motorcycle for delivering at the store, another Harley Davidson." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Mary Ann graduates today. Exercises at South Park Junior Hi. A class of 356, 351 are present. They present a fine program. Took her out to Otto's Hi K for a feed after the exercises. We are home at 12:30. Tow of the girls working at the South Side Store also graduate, Lois Zernzack and Beverly Kentop." [from A. E. Potter's diaries] (Note: Although the exercises took place at a junior high school, this was the high school graduation as Mary Ann Potter was 19 years old.)
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
June 8
1939: "Grandma Meisinger passed away this morning about 1:30." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "This is a big evening for Mueller-Potter Sunshine Club. They have their party at 'Club Ramie.' And what a party, everybody has a good time. From the Club Ramie some of us are invited to room 418 Raulf. Mr and Mrs. Dietze entertain us until we get chased out about 4 A.M. Took Aunt Mary to Annie Heips this morning."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "7:30 Hi Mass with Holy Name Society, Father Wagner. Then to work at 9:30. After the midday meal drove to Omro to take part in the Sectional Holy Name Rally. Bishop Bona had a very fine sermon. Father Bunkelman led in public prayers. Father Victor Kaudy led community singing. Ed Galinbacher directed St. Peter's Choir. After the Rally drove home and back to work at 4:30 to 9:30. Met Norm Brown at the Rally." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "This is a big evening for Mueller-Potter Sunshine Club. They have their party at 'Club Ramie.' And what a party, everybody has a good time. From the Club Ramie some of us are invited to room 418 Raulf. Mr and Mrs. Dietze entertain us until we get chased out about 4 A.M. Took Aunt Mary to Annie Heips this morning."[from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "7:30 Hi Mass with Holy Name Society, Father Wagner. Then to work at 9:30. After the midday meal drove to Omro to take part in the Sectional Holy Name Rally. Bishop Bona had a very fine sermon. Father Bunkelman led in public prayers. Father Victor Kaudy led community singing. Ed Galinbacher directed St. Peter's Choir. After the Rally drove home and back to work at 4:30 to 9:30. Met Norm Brown at the Rally." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
June 7
1935: "Sam Ogle is installed as exalted ruler of the Elks tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "To six o'clock Mass at St. John's. After breakfast took Ed Fretchel to the cottage to build a fence. On the way back stopped at Weisheipl's to bid Corky goodbye. He left at noon (12:20) for Fort Sheridan. I worked on 6 ¾ hours today. After work attended St. Vincent's School play, V for Victory." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Well today we have Norman Brown with us for the noon meal and Ma has a surprise for us a big helping of 'Chop Suey' for each of us. At 5:15 our Kiwanis baseball minded fans leave for Milwaukee, Ma and me included, to see the Milwaukee Braves play the New York Giants. It was a very good game; the Braves lost 4-2. Eddie Mathews made his 11th home run. We all enjoyed it very much and had good seats. Ma and I sat back of home plate, Section one, Row 24, Seats 11 and 12. We are back in Oshkosh at 1 A.M. Weather also was ideal at the game." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "To six o'clock Mass at St. John's. After breakfast took Ed Fretchel to the cottage to build a fence. On the way back stopped at Weisheipl's to bid Corky goodbye. He left at noon (12:20) for Fort Sheridan. I worked on 6 ¾ hours today. After work attended St. Vincent's School play, V for Victory." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Well today we have Norman Brown with us for the noon meal and Ma has a surprise for us a big helping of 'Chop Suey' for each of us. At 5:15 our Kiwanis baseball minded fans leave for Milwaukee, Ma and me included, to see the Milwaukee Braves play the New York Giants. It was a very good game; the Braves lost 4-2. Eddie Mathews made his 11th home run. We all enjoyed it very much and had good seats. Ma and I sat back of home plate, Section one, Row 24, Seats 11 and 12. We are back in Oshkosh at 1 A.M. Weather also was ideal at the game." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, June 6, 2011
June 6
1933: "Out again with Jim Murphy no luck this morning. (Note: Mr. Murphy came from Milwaukee to get members for the Wisc Pharmaceutical Association.) Left for Milwaukee at 11:30 this morning for Directors Meeting of the Druggist Services Bureau. It's a hot drive about 90° in the shade." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "School children of St. Vincent's have their annual picnic at South Park today. It is a hot day." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "This is (D) Deliverance Day in Europe and the Invasion is on. The Allies attack thru Normandy France. Landings are made at Cherbourg and other French ports. Churches are open for prayer all over the U.S. Even the President leads in prayer for victory tonite. R.W. nearly knocks me out today, but after some fresh air I'm OK again. John Law, former Mayor of Madison speaks to Kiwanis on State Trunk Highways. Our table Joe Drasol, Ray Baxandall, Frank Fraker, Dr. Christenson and myself. Dave Collin is in New York." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "School children of St. Vincent's have their annual picnic at South Park today. It is a hot day." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "This is (D) Deliverance Day in Europe and the Invasion is on. The Allies attack thru Normandy France. Landings are made at Cherbourg and other French ports. Churches are open for prayer all over the U.S. Even the President leads in prayer for victory tonite. R.W. nearly knocks me out today, but after some fresh air I'm OK again. John Law, former Mayor of Madison speaks to Kiwanis on State Trunk Highways. Our table Joe Drasol, Ray Baxandall, Frank Fraker, Dr. Christenson and myself. Dave Collin is in New York." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, June 5, 2011
June 5
1939: "Donald gets his first experience at weekday serving mass. He serves the 6:30 Mass each morning this week." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "To church at 7 o'clock. I had a peculiar accident last night or early this morning, fell asleep on the davenport with a lit cigar. Thres had also fallen asleep on a chair, but was awakened by the smell of smoke. A good sized hole had been burned in the upholstery of our radio bench. Well, we were lucky. Had a surprise today, Billy Secord from Duluth, Minn. stopped in this afternoon. He is the son of Harold Secord." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Donald begins working at the North Store this morning. Also got his labor permit and Social Security Number XXX-XX-XXXX. Melvin Karst begins working at the West Side Store. Dropped in to see Annie Heip this noon. She is now sitting up. Father Frank Schoettl drops in at our house for a short visit. Harry Kujawa brings in the folks from Berlin to catch the train for Milwaukee. Agnes says baby Gail was grand at their house." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "To church at 7 o'clock. I had a peculiar accident last night or early this morning, fell asleep on the davenport with a lit cigar. Thres had also fallen asleep on a chair, but was awakened by the smell of smoke. A good sized hole had been burned in the upholstery of our radio bench. Well, we were lucky. Had a surprise today, Billy Secord from Duluth, Minn. stopped in this afternoon. He is the son of Harold Secord." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Donald begins working at the North Store this morning. Also got his labor permit and Social Security Number XXX-XX-XXXX. Melvin Karst begins working at the West Side Store. Dropped in to see Annie Heip this noon. She is now sitting up. Father Frank Schoettl drops in at our house for a short visit. Harry Kujawa brings in the folks from Berlin to catch the train for Milwaukee. Agnes says baby Gail was grand at their house." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, June 4, 2011
June 4
1939: "Attended six o'clock Mass alone this morning. Mama Potter attends 7:30. Attended St. Peter's graduation exercises this afternoon. It is a short affair. Marion Weisheipl graduates. She is the last one in the family and Pa Weisheipl is very happy. The Heips and the Fretchels are over tonite, the party lasts until 1:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Thres is out to get some sugar for canning from the sugar rationing board. She is allowed 43 pounds. Joe Weisheipl Sr. leaves for Waupun tonite with John O'Connor. They are to meet Leo Kostak there and drive to Dallas, Texas for the National Musicians Convention. Julie Anne Baumgartner (Fred's little girl) is 11 years old today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Ed Fretchel is out at the cottage this afternoon and starts to paint. Romy, Lonie Czecalsky Anna Drexler and little Gail Radomsky come in from Milwaukee this morning, have dinner with us and this afternoon we took them to Berlin. Emma Siewert and Caroline Kellerman leave for Minneapolis this morning about 8 o'clock." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1942: "Thres is out to get some sugar for canning from the sugar rationing board. She is allowed 43 pounds. Joe Weisheipl Sr. leaves for Waupun tonite with John O'Connor. They are to meet Leo Kostak there and drive to Dallas, Texas for the National Musicians Convention. Julie Anne Baumgartner (Fred's little girl) is 11 years old today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Ed Fretchel is out at the cottage this afternoon and starts to paint. Romy, Lonie Czecalsky Anna Drexler and little Gail Radomsky come in from Milwaukee this morning, have dinner with us and this afternoon we took them to Berlin. Emma Siewert and Caroline Kellerman leave for Minneapolis this morning about 8 o'clock." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, June 3, 2011
June 3
1934: "Attended 7:30 Mass then took Ed out to the cottage. Sang with the mixed choir at the 10:30 outdoor Mass sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The Fox River Valley is celebrating the Tercentenary of the coming of the white man to Wisconsin. It was an impressive occasion, the Fourth Degree Knights in official regalia also the Boy Scouts were there in uniform." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Another hot day, 88° in the shade. Druggist of the 6th Congressional District meet at the Hotel Raulf tonite. A dinner precedes our meeting. Some ladies are in attendance. Wilbur Lalis is our chairman." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Had a pleasant surprise today. Father Jos. Ahearn dropped in for a short visit at the store. His parish just completed a new school and community hall costing 196,000 dollars. Attended the South Side Business Man's Auxiliary Picnic at Morgan's this evening. Thres won two prizes (Pot of Gold) 25 pennies and some doilies. Bill and Emma Siewert stop over at our house after the party. Our party ends up at 1:30 A.M. Gene Englund, Kenosha, outstanding U of W basketball player and captain of the U.W. Champions signs at Oshkosh All Star contract." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "Another hot day, 88° in the shade. Druggist of the 6th Congressional District meet at the Hotel Raulf tonite. A dinner precedes our meeting. Some ladies are in attendance. Wilbur Lalis is our chairman." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "Had a pleasant surprise today. Father Jos. Ahearn dropped in for a short visit at the store. His parish just completed a new school and community hall costing 196,000 dollars. Attended the South Side Business Man's Auxiliary Picnic at Morgan's this evening. Thres won two prizes (Pot of Gold) 25 pennies and some doilies. Bill and Emma Siewert stop over at our house after the party. Our party ends up at 1:30 A.M. Gene Englund, Kenosha, outstanding U of W basketball player and captain of the U.W. Champions signs at Oshkosh All Star contract." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, June 2, 2011
June 2
1940: "June treats us with some hot weather; it is 87° in the shade today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Donald and myself put on the screens at our house this afternoon. This evening I cut grass and I'm pretty well tired out." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "This is a gala day for Mary Ann. She graduated from St. Vincent's. Monsignor Bastian presents the diplomas at 9 o'clock Mass. We all attend. The afternoon is spent taking pictures and entertaining company. At 5 o'clock dinner Aunt Lena, Annie Weisheipl, Thres Fretchel, Rose Mauritz, and Joan are present. The folks see the entertainment at St. Vincent's tonite. Thres and I attend the graduation exercises at Mercy School of Nursing. Virginia Mueller graduates. Father Head addresses the graduates. After that we all meet at our house for cards. Took the ladies home at 1:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Donald and myself put on the screens at our house this afternoon. This evening I cut grass and I'm pretty well tired out." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "This is a gala day for Mary Ann. She graduated from St. Vincent's. Monsignor Bastian presents the diplomas at 9 o'clock Mass. We all attend. The afternoon is spent taking pictures and entertaining company. At 5 o'clock dinner Aunt Lena, Annie Weisheipl, Thres Fretchel, Rose Mauritz, and Joan are present. The folks see the entertainment at St. Vincent's tonite. Thres and I attend the graduation exercises at Mercy School of Nursing. Virginia Mueller graduates. Father Head addresses the graduates. After that we all meet at our house for cards. Took the ladies home at 1:30 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June 1
1933: "Herman Derksen, father of Oscar and Ernst Derksen passed away this morning. Born at Kleve Holland Feb 15 1844. He was president of the Derksen Cigar Company and believed to be the oldest active businessman in Oshkosh." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "To 7:30 Hi Mass Father Milbauer. Graduates receive diplomas at 9 o'clock Mass. Donald's little boy is baptized today. Father Milbauer, Sponsors Matt Weisheipl, Dolores Kiesow. Name Donald Alfred Jr. He behaves well during baptism. Fourth Degree exemplification at Milwaukee." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Thres and I to 8 o'clock Hi Mass for Mary. Temperature is 70° this A.M. goes up to 80° this afternoon. We use our Sunbeam Hedge Cutter for the first time today, very convenient, easy to use. WFRV-TV Green Bay Channel 5 has its formal opening today. should improve T.V. reception of ABC programs. Attended C.Y.O. comedy at St. Vincent's Down to Earth. Plenty of fun. Rose, Father Schorn's housekeeper is with us. David Weinman, Louise Baier very good. Dave is a would be angel. All actors take parts well." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1952: "To 7:30 Hi Mass Father Milbauer. Graduates receive diplomas at 9 o'clock Mass. Donald's little boy is baptized today. Father Milbauer, Sponsors Matt Weisheipl, Dolores Kiesow. Name Donald Alfred Jr. He behaves well during baptism. Fourth Degree exemplification at Milwaukee." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Thres and I to 8 o'clock Hi Mass for Mary. Temperature is 70° this A.M. goes up to 80° this afternoon. We use our Sunbeam Hedge Cutter for the first time today, very convenient, easy to use. WFRV-TV Green Bay Channel 5 has its formal opening today. should improve T.V. reception of ABC programs. Attended C.Y.O. comedy at St. Vincent's Down to Earth. Plenty of fun. Rose, Father Schorn's housekeeper is with us. David Weinman, Louise Baier very good. Dave is a would be angel. All actors take parts well." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]