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.