Monday, July 28, 2014

Diary of Alfred E. Potter June, 1937

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03.  Thursday: The Duke of Windsor who was King of England for 326 days and former Prince of Wales, and had abdicated his throne is married today to the woman of his choice Mrs. Wallis Warfield (American born) at Chateau de Cande Monts, France.  They were here Nathan marriage by the Mayor of Monts followed by religious ceremony by Rev. Robert Anderson Jardine who defied the ban of the English High Ecclesiastical Authorities.
04.  Friday: Had the first experience and is “Chairman of the Local Red Cross Chapter.” Our first meeting of the “New Board of Directors.”
05.  Saturday: I have a minor operation performed by Dr. H. W. Kleinschmidt.
06.  Sunday: On the job most of the day.  Took Ed Fretchel to the cottage to do more painting.  He is finishing up some of the odd jobs around the place.  It is quite cool and very windy today.  I go to bed early for change 10.30 P.M.  St. Vincent’s Young Men and Ladies have the picnic at South Park.
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09.  Wednesday: We get a new motorcycle for delivering at the store, another Harley Davidson.
10.  Thursday: Our sheephead club does not meet tonite.
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12.  Saturday: Jacob Paulick Sr. passed away this afternoon at 4.  He was about 83 years old.  Was over to visit him the other day.  He did not look well at all.  Born in Austria July 25th 1854.  Joe Weisheipl Sr. leaves for “National Convention of Musicians” at Louisville Kentucky.
13.  Sunday: F W Mueller and Ed Voelz take an impromptu [sic] dip in Lake Winnebago.  They both fell in.  Ed over as head lost his glasses and two nice Sunday Suits got a good wash.  John Andrashko Jr. died this morning at 930.  He had been ill only a short time in bed, altho I think he had not felt well for quite a while.  Born Jan. 28 – 1893.  I had known John from a small boy up.  His folks used a visit with my folks at 369 – 13th St., when we lived next door to Joseph Heinzl
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15.  Tuesday: Attended funeral of Mr. Jacob Paulick.
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17.  Thursday: John Andrashko laid to rest this morning.  I attended the funeral, as representative of our family.
18.  Friday: Am feeling badly, and don’t know what to do to help myself.  Today begins the 8th week of the local woodworkers strike.  The Leach Company are also out for some time.
19.  Saturday: I feel very miserable.
20.  Sunday: Attended six oclock 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 “Fathers Day.” I receive a few presents from the kids and Anna Drexler. Am feeling somewhat better this morning.
21.  Monday: F. W. Mueller and Mrs. leave for the Dakotas with Dr. Zentner, young dentist above our North Side Store.  The Doctor Is to be married shortly.  The first day of summer is a beautiful day with 92° in the shade.  We have our monthly meeting of employees at the North Store.  Badger Lumber and Freeman Furniture resume operations today.  The men have been striking since May 4th.  Francis Stumvoll and Clarence Wirtz of Manitowoc are united in marriage at St. Vincent’s this morning.
22.  Tuesday: Dolores Kirsch is married to Leo Steckbauer this morning.  Moved the family out to the cottage for the summer.  Took Sisters Viatore and Murelda to Menasha this afternoon.  Had a nice visit with Sister Bernita at St. Patrick’s, and met Sister Bernarda at St. Marys.  St. Mary’s has a 900 school children in attendance about 300 being Hi School students.
23.  Wednesday: Thres plays cards at Ed Kremer’s Cottage near Butte des Morts.  I take care of the kids, clean up the boathouse and the cottage.  Thres and the Heips blow in about 10.30 P.M.  Played a few games of sheephead.
24.  Thursday: Had a bad night, sick stomach and could not get air, felt very bad at 4.30 this morning and wake up with a bad headache.  We are treated to a hot spell today, thermometer goes to 96°stays at 73° during the night until morning when cool winds come up.  Took Mrs. Ed Fretchel (Thres) along to the cottage tonite.
25.  Friday: 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 Anna Drexler and Mrs. Jacob Paulick tonite.
26.  Saturday: Robert Fretchel is 10 years of age today.  His brother Leonard also has his birthday today.  He is 17.
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30.  Wednesday: Requiem Mass for Mother Holzbauer this morning.  We are in from the country to attend the services.

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