1937: "Up late this morning at 9 o'clock. Had a swell headache but got over it towards noon. A beautiful warm day. Watched the Rowboat Derby racers come thru on Lake Butte des Morts. Bob and Rose Gittings visit at the cottage, took them fishing this afternoon. I had very good luck for a change. Bob caught 3 small ones. Joe Weisheipl didn't get any. I had to throw back about 30 undersized perch but had about a dozen good sized ones left." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1943: "Wake up about 5:30 with a severe storm breaking. Much lightning and thunder. Thres Fretschl and Annie are very much scared. I got up at 10:15 to find the ladies at breakfast. The Kearns Utah military band is on for a half hour concert over the radio. The broadcast comes in very good. Cork 'George' Weisheipl plays with this band. I cut grass and do some cleaning up. Gregory Ilk and his mother Mary come out about 2 o'clock with Ed Fretschl. We then had our dinner. More cards while I take a nap until 5:15. I get into the game until 8:15 then we pack up and go home. Ed Fretschl stays at the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Schools do not open as usual account of polio. Tropical storm rains from Hurricane Gladys raise waters at Tampico Mexico to flood stage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "I have a new job altho it may only be temporary, picking up Debbie from school and taking her back. Pick up 11:30 and 3:00 take her back at 12:35." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
September 5
1943: "To St. John's 7:30 with Mary Ann. Thres has been trying to buy butter, tried 3 places, no luck, one grocer informs her there is no butter available in the city. Took Thres Fretschl and Annie Heip along to the cottage. It's a lovely day. While the ladies played cards, I varnished our boat. Well from 8:45, the ladies engaged me at cards and it lasted until 2:45 A.M. and then a lunch. I get to rest at 3:45 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Eddie Weisheipl is married to Florence Smith (Judy Stillman) this morning 9:00 at Sacred Heart by Father Michael Drexler. Marion is maid of honor, Rose and Mrs. John David are bridesmaids. Her father leads her to the altar. Joe Jr. plays the organ. A pretty wedding. Rain does not mar the doings. We were at the banquet at the Athearn, and at the house after work tonite, stayed until 3 A.M. The honeymooners left at 11:30. Worked 7 hours today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Eddie Weisheipl is in luck today. Florence gave birth to a 7# 14 ½ oz. baby girl this morning and it's also their wedding anniversary. I worked this morning and Mary Ann helped me this afternoon. On the way back to the cottage I stopped at Bertha Beck's 1231 5th where Bob Marion Eddie Weisheipl are having a keg of beer. Learned that Rose came in from her trip at 1:30 this afternoon. Don and family are out to the cottage this afternoon and evening. Played poker and also had a nice wiener roast. Aunt Annie home with Donald." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "To 6:45 Mass - Father Milbauer. St. Vincent's School opens today and our Debbie begins her school career. sister Rudolphia is her teacher. Jeannie Hazen also starts at St. Vincent's today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1986: Kayla Potter, daughter of Mike Potter and Karen Ayers, granddaughter of Don and Arlene Potter, great-granddaughter of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.
1946: "Eddie Weisheipl is married to Florence Smith (Judy Stillman) this morning 9:00 at Sacred Heart by Father Michael Drexler. Marion is maid of honor, Rose and Mrs. John David are bridesmaids. Her father leads her to the altar. Joe Jr. plays the organ. A pretty wedding. Rain does not mar the doings. We were at the banquet at the Athearn, and at the house after work tonite, stayed until 3 A.M. The honeymooners left at 11:30. Worked 7 hours today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1955: "Eddie Weisheipl is in luck today. Florence gave birth to a 7# 14 ½ oz. baby girl this morning and it's also their wedding anniversary. I worked this morning and Mary Ann helped me this afternoon. On the way back to the cottage I stopped at Bertha Beck's 1231 5th where Bob Marion Eddie Weisheipl are having a keg of beer. Learned that Rose came in from her trip at 1:30 this afternoon. Don and family are out to the cottage this afternoon and evening. Played poker and also had a nice wiener roast. Aunt Annie home with Donald." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "To 6:45 Mass - Father Milbauer. St. Vincent's School opens today and our Debbie begins her school career. sister Rudolphia is her teacher. Jeannie Hazen also starts at St. Vincent's today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1986: Kayla Potter, daughter of Mike Potter and Karen Ayers, granddaughter of Don and Arlene Potter, great-granddaughter of A.E. and Theresa Potter is born.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
September 4
1944: "Ed Fretschl goes fishing with Bob Brand early this morning. They are out until 10:30 . score Bob about 12 nice ones, Ed nothing. My rear car bumper winds itself around one of our apple trees last night. Had quite a time removing it this morning. No company today. Took Joe Weisheipl to work this afternoon, then back to the cottage. Took the folks home at 7:45." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "To 6 o'clock Mass St. Vincent's - Father Wagner. Took Bill and Ray along to the cottage; they sanded doors and windows." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "To Kiwanis, our speaker is George V. Dempsey Jr. President of Town Hall Inc. Tonight at South Park Junior Hi School we hear 'America's Town Meeting of the Air' broadcast over Station WOSH and the network of the American Broadcasting Company presents 'What's Wrong with College Football.' Speakers: Tim Cohane - Sports Editor Look Magazine, Roger Kram - Student Wheaton College, Harry Locklein - Ex 1951 Captain Army Football team & 1951 Class President. He was one of 90 students expelled from West Point for cribbing, and Dr. Charles Truck 0 Pers. McAllister College. It was very interesting. After the program an informal meeting of the speakers in the English Room Athearn Hotel. Thres and myself were with Art & Margaret Mueller at the hotel. Home at 10:45 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "To 6 o'clock Mass St. Vincent's - Father Wagner. Took Bill and Ray along to the cottage; they sanded doors and windows." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1951: "To Kiwanis, our speaker is George V. Dempsey Jr. President of Town Hall Inc. Tonight at South Park Junior Hi School we hear 'America's Town Meeting of the Air' broadcast over Station WOSH and the network of the American Broadcasting Company presents 'What's Wrong with College Football.' Speakers: Tim Cohane - Sports Editor Look Magazine, Roger Kram - Student Wheaton College, Harry Locklein - Ex 1951 Captain Army Football team & 1951 Class President. He was one of 90 students expelled from West Point for cribbing, and Dr. Charles Truck 0 Pers. McAllister College. It was very interesting. After the program an informal meeting of the speakers in the English Room Athearn Hotel. Thres and myself were with Art & Margaret Mueller at the hotel. Home at 10:45 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, September 3, 2011
September 3
1934: "Mr. Mueller is back this afternoon from an extended trip East. Mr. and Mrs. John Hackbarth were with them. He has a new fender on his car. Met with a mishap in Boston. This is Labor Day and it rains and pours most of the day. Donald unbeknownst to me hid in the back of my car and had quite a time getting out at the store during the downpour." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1935: "School begins today. Donald's new teacher is Sister Romana. She taught at St. Vincent's when I went to school. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Mary Ann registers at Oshkosh Hi this morning. Margaret Voelz Hanson is helping out at the store. Naomi Mueller is back on the job after her vacation. Left Saturday, August 24th 6 P.M. back today at noon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "Public Schools open today. Donnie starts kindergarten at Smith School. We have a number of showers during the day. At Kiwanis Club Lloyd Buechler is our speaker. He spoke about his trip to Europe. I also met Dr. Stone, Oshkosh's newest surgeon. Received a package from Elmont Stamp Company today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1935: "School begins today. Donald's new teacher is Sister Romana. She taught at St. Vincent's when I went to school. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Mary Ann registers at Oshkosh Hi this morning. Margaret Voelz Hanson is helping out at the store. Naomi Mueller is back on the job after her vacation. Left Saturday, August 24th 6 P.M. back today at noon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "Public Schools open today. Donnie starts kindergarten at Smith School. We have a number of showers during the day. At Kiwanis Club Lloyd Buechler is our speaker. He spoke about his trip to Europe. I also met Dr. Stone, Oshkosh's newest surgeon. Received a package from Elmont Stamp Company today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 2
1933: "Started for Milwaukee at 8 A.M. with Mrs. Rose Miller and family to take Caroline to the convent. Stopped at Holy Hill as Sister Ambrosia had not been there, then on to Milwaukee, stopped at St. Joseph's to see Sister Joselia 'Ann Nigl.' She was busy at the organ at 11:45 A.M. 4 weddings and a funeral at St. Joseph's this morning. Dropped in to see Frank Kellner on Cherry St. Met Arthur P. Roberts. He knows Hank Rusch. Then on to the convent. Met Mary Pable, Florence Karst, Genevieve Drexler. Back home at 6 P.M. The day was ideal and the folks enjoyed it. Learned that Monika Mauritz 'Sister Melora' is at St. Mary's Menasha." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1935: "Labor Day! Matt Drexler and Amanda Wolf are married at St. Vincent's this morning. Sacred Heart Choir sings and I sing with them. Spent the afternoon at the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "School begins today, Donald begins 8th grade - Mary Ann 5th. We hear the Weisheipls are stranded in Cornell. Heavy rains have flooded the highways. Naomi Mueller is back this noon from her vacation. Gone 9 ½ days. Thres takes Rose and Teddy Gittings to the Northwestern Depot this afternoon. They leave for their home in Chicago." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1935: "Labor Day! Matt Drexler and Amanda Wolf are married at St. Vincent's this morning. Sacred Heart Choir sings and I sing with them. Spent the afternoon at the cottage." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1941: "School begins today, Donald begins 8th grade - Mary Ann 5th. We hear the Weisheipls are stranded in Cornell. Heavy rains have flooded the highways. Naomi Mueller is back this noon from her vacation. Gone 9 ½ days. Thres takes Rose and Teddy Gittings to the Northwestern Depot this afternoon. They leave for their home in Chicago." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, September 1, 2011
September 1
1942: "Children's Day at Winnebago County Fair. Don Bludau and my self spent part of the afternoon at the fair. Glenn Stitzel with the Globe Veterinary Line is in charge of the Mueller-Potter booth. Had quite a shower of rain this afternoon. Dropped in to see John Fretschl this afternoon; he is very low. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Took Thres Fretschl to the cottage this morning. She expects to stay two days. Bob Fisher (Sharp & Dohme) takes me out to lunch. I suggested the new 'Town Grill' what was years ago 'The Fowler House' operated by Bill and Louise (Hackbarth) Crook. We had a very fine meal and a few strong 'Martinis.' Father David Bunkleman is in the hospital having an operation on his foot, Calcium deposit has formed in the tendon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "To 7:30 Low Mass - Father Schorn. Instead of a sermon he reads a letter from the Bishops of Wisconsin to the laity in regard to the census of Catholics to be taken shortly. Don and family are in for a short visit; we all take a drive to the cottage in my car. This is Don's day to be at the store. Mother and Mary Ann spend the evening at the Sister's playing Canasta. They both win a prize of beautiful hankies. It takes the Sisters to do lovely fancy work. I spend the evening cleaning drawers in the bathroom. To the cottage at 10:00 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Took Thres Fretschl to the cottage this morning. She expects to stay two days. Bob Fisher (Sharp & Dohme) takes me out to lunch. I suggested the new 'Town Grill' what was years ago 'The Fowler House' operated by Bill and Louise (Hackbarth) Crook. We had a very fine meal and a few strong 'Martinis.' Father David Bunkleman is in the hospital having an operation on his foot, Calcium deposit has formed in the tendon." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1957: "To 7:30 Low Mass - Father Schorn. Instead of a sermon he reads a letter from the Bishops of Wisconsin to the laity in regard to the census of Catholics to be taken shortly. Don and family are in for a short visit; we all take a drive to the cottage in my car. This is Don's day to be at the store. Mother and Mary Ann spend the evening at the Sister's playing Canasta. They both win a prize of beautiful hankies. It takes the Sisters to do lovely fancy work. I spend the evening cleaning drawers in the bathroom. To the cottage at 10:00 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]