Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Diary of Alfred E. Potter August, 1952

01.  Friday: [3 R] We are back in town this afternoon.  Had a surprize visitor this afternoon.  Father Dennis Cooney, is with me for an hour at the office.  He has been near Camden New Jersey the last six years.  Has built up an entirely new school, has about 100 students.  The new seminary has a nice chapel downstairs and is visited by quite a number of people for short time adoration.  The Salvatorians have 478 acres of property.
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03.  Sunday: [1 R    T] To 730 Mass Father Milbauer.  Spoke about Joan of Arc.  Donald Arlene – Billy Mauritz and Jean spend the day at Madison and “Cave of the Mounds.” Their first visit to the Capitol.  I take Annie Weisheipl along to the cottage this noon.  Her first time there this summer.  She is pretty much tied down with Uncle Joe.  Thres and Annie had a good cry when they met.  This afternoon the Lemke’s and Fretschl’s also come.
04.  Monday: [1 R] Rose Weisheipl back on the job after two weeks vacation. Earl Fuhs makes his first official call as Lilly representative. This afternoon took Father Murphy with me to the St. Lawrence College. Alumni meet at Mt. Calvary. Had the pleasure of meeting Mons. John Dopp, Fort Wayne, Indiana a classmate whom I have not seen since I left Mt. Calvary 45 years ago. Most of the boys that usually come were there. Had a nice visit with Rector Father Gerald Walker also met Rev. Provincial Father Cyprian Abler. In the evening met Father Sylvester Brielmaier whom I had visited in Rome in 1950. The evening is spent in visiting and singing. Home at 11 P.M.
05.  Tuesday: Back to Mt. Calvary this morning in time for Memorial Mass at 10 Oclock. More classmates there this morning: Leo Sharp, Stubby Diederich, George Heinen - Millbank, S. Dakota, Stan Wolchowiak, Jack Quella, John Dopp. Others: Father Jos. Rauch, Ed Wagner, Ed Bonney from Lowell, Indiana. Employees of 4 City Depts. are out on strike today. Affected are Incinerator, Park, Cemetery and St. Crew.
06.  Wednesday: [1 R] Took Emma back to town.  This afternoon Father Michael Drexler – Stan Demboviak and family – Alois Mugerauer – Esther and family are with us to spend the aft and evening.  I took the folks out for boatrides – the girls and little ones also were to the Sand dock for swimming, then a wiener roast at the lake.  Weather ideal no flies to bother us.  Father – Al – and me when fishing for a half hour, not even a nibble.  Then cards at the cottage, folks go home at 9.30.  Father stays for a special visit until 12.50 A.M. and I’m very tired.  Merle Giddings, Mutual Drug Salesman who calls on us is married 38 years today.
07.  Thursday: [TEG] Matt Mertz’s crew begin working on our roof today.  It is going to be chocolate color, much heavier than the old one, and Matt claims it will last 40 years and no more leaks.
08.  Friday: [1 R] We are married 41 years today.  No celebration, but I do take Ma – Mary Ann to Otto’s Hi K for a special Fish and Lobster tail dinner.  A different day from when we were married, rain and thunder storms tonight, when we were married a beautiful summers day and a lovely night.
09.  Saturday: Have to make a recommendation on application of Margaret Killilea 76 Ashland and to work in the Publishing Department Salvatorians Fathers St. Nazianz Wis.  Joe Biebl has our picnic Table ready and Donald takes it out to the cottage this afternoon.  We visit Aunt Mary this evening at the hospital, then to visit Uncle Joe Weisheipl.  He is doing well, I visited with him in the bedroom, while Thres gets into a bingo game with the ladies.
10.  Sunday: To 730 Holy Name Mass, Father Wagner then to work.  Took Thres to cottage at 10.30, back to work, made out orders, then to Post office, then to Fiss and Bills to pay last respects to Margaret Holland.  Art –Agnes – Carol – Jean Hazen, Edward – Florence – Bobby – Tommy Weisheipl spend the day at the cottage.  The children had a real picnic, with boat ride – wading, they call it swimming.  Bobby and Tommy were shivering cold, but they wanted to stay in the water.  After a big wiener roast they are all tired and ready for home at 8 P.M. 
Com.  Marg Holland
11.  Monday: [2 R] Norm Brown is in this morning, tells me he was in the hospital last week.  He had some prostrate trouble but not too serious.  Father Leo Sharp is in to see me, but I was out.  Tonite we have a meeting at the South Store it in regard to our lease at the North Store, also to plan for improvements there.
12.  Tuesday: [4 R] To Kiwanis luncheon.  Lee Miller representing “Four Wheel Drive Co” shows pictures of what these trucks can do.  O.R. Jones got a present from Joe Drasal O.R. said it was an old worn necktie, with soup stains.  Thres has company today –Vees Haveman – Joe Nolte – Mame Siewert – Emma Lemke.  Dick Booth 412 23d St. passed away this afternoon at 2.15 at his home.  He had cancer.  Played cards with us at home during the sheephead tournament in winter.  Born in Fergus Minn. June 23 – 1904.
13.  Wednesday: [2 R] Marion Weisheipl has a birthday.  I’m kept rather busy today.  Drove to Berlin to see Harry Kujawa, then took him along to Wautoma to look over the building we were interested in.  12000 is the asking price, Harris says its worth 9000.  Well, I get back by 11.30 took Emma Lemke back to town.  Armin Knoop is at the store with the bids for the addition at the West Store.  Tonite Donald and family visit us.  It is rather cool all day today.  Ed and Rose Binder leave for Denver today.
14.  Thursday: [2 R] Thres has Sacred Heart Bingo Club at the cottage, present Mary Schneider – Rose Miller –Anna (Mrs. John) Drexler –Emma Heppler –Johanna Miller – Annie Weisheipl – Thres Fretschl –Mrs. Matt (Katie) Duex – Clara Andrashko.  Paid last respects to Dick Booth, met his parents Mr. Mrs. Samuel Booth Grand Forks Minn – His son Richard Decatur Ill, looks just like his dad, tall and handsome.  Dick married Laverne Pagle Sept 19 – 1939.  They had one son Terry.
15.  Friday: To 630 Mass, Father Milbauer.
Com.  Father Gerald and Community
16.  Saturday: George (Corky) Weisheipl’s birthday.  He is 43.  Stopped in this noon to congratulate him.  We sang “Happy Birthday.” Cork had tears in his eyes and so did Aunt Annie.  To see Aunt Mary this afternoon.  She is about the same.  Asks if its cold out (Its a nice warm day) Learn the Walter Dodd is in 230.  Stopped in to see him.  He was brought in by Dr. Kronzer Friday.  Said he feels fine, expects to be home Monday or Tuesday.  Sister Irene tells me about being on duty in Marshfield for six weeks, 24 hours a day in the isolation ward with 12 patients.  She was the only one on duty.  Ma and self drove to Riverside Cemetery after we left hospital.  Saw something different, a man washing his car in the cemetery.  Stopped at Karl and Boots Penzenstadlers for meats.  Tonite to Strand.  Saw “Brave Warrior” with John Hall –Christine Larson –Jay Silverheels, also “Desert Pursuits” with Wayne Morris – Virginia Grey.
17.  Sunday: Another beautiful day. To 730 Mass.  Father Milbauer, Sermon on “How to be Happy,” mostly about guarding our language.  Worked the morning and evening, getting out orders.  This afternoon we attend Foresters picnic on John Matayka’s farm.  A fair attendance – Thres wins two rings of sausage on bingo. 
Com.  Sister Gabriella
18.  Monday: [T] To 645 Mass (Requiem) Matt Baier family.  Took Mary Ann and Joann Mauritz to depot to take 756 train to Milwaukee.  We are back at the cottage tonight, just ma and me.  Mertz completes the roof job on our house today. 
Com.  Matt Baier family.
19.  Tuesday: To Kiwanis Luncheon.  Bob Conroy gave his experiences about his trip to England.
20.  Wednesday: Dollar Day in Oshkosh today.  Took Thres down this morning.  Had some keys made for our back door, I lost mine yesterday (thats what I thought) found this morn Donald had it.  Had a thank you card from Beatrice Wall today.  Drove to Appleton to Kiwanis luncheon.  Tommy Atkins spoke.  Marty Knauer took us out in his boat after the luncheon.  Us means Norm Brown – Sybelle Tommy – Ruth –Mr. Spencer.  Took us from Appleton to Neenah.  Learn that Donna (Marty’s Wife) is a sister to Mrs. Eck Stoegbauer.  Donald and Family out to visit us at the cottage tonite.  Had Fritzie Mertz with them.
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23.  Saturday: Somewhat cool this morning, turns out a nice day.  Otto Lemke is in to get his bearings about getting around in Milwaukee.  Took a drive this afternoon to Ripon then on to Berlin, stopped it Harry Kujawa as, find he is cashier at an auction near Koro.  Played 2 hands of Canasta Mary and Mother against Mary Ann and me.  Score 4300 for us 1335 for them.  When Harry get some, we take them out to dinner at “Norton’s” on Green Lake, had a nice visit then took the folks home and back to Oshkosh by 10.30 P.M.
24.  Sunday: [1 R] To 730 High Mass.  Father Wagner.  A missionary from the “Society of the Divine Word” who has returned from a five years stay in Africa tells some of his experiences there.  Worked this morning.  This afternoon we take another drive this time through Omro – Poygan – Borth ended up in Weyauwega.  Visited Mr. and Mrs. Anton Siegl.  Mrs. Siegl was Mrs. Ed Steckbauer our neighbor at 704 – 15th St. They took us to Mr. Siegls home on the lake.  Well built with a large basement in it.  We then drive home via New London back home at 815 P.M.  Uncle Joe gets a car ride today. 
Com.  Bill Haidlinger
25.  Monday: Requiem for Matt Baier this morning.  Thres and myself attend.  This evening we visit at Norm Browns 527 E Wis Ave Neenah.  Father David Fasselman and his mother –Aunt Nora to the Browns are there.  Father Bob is now at Monticello.  We had a squab dinner, Father Dave did some singing, he has a very fine voice, then Norm and Sybelle showed slides, and then I should our movies of the trip to Florida and part of our trip to Europe.  Home at 1 A.M. 
Com.  Matt Baier.
26.  Tuesday: [1 R] To Kiwanis luncheon, our table Hugo Rees – myself -2 Greg Wileys Jr. and Sr. and Charles Wiley California – Ozz Witte.  Dr. Forsythe, a minister, spoke on teaching children religion at home.  The Winnebago County Fair opens today.
27.  Wednesday: [3 R    T] The Sisters of St. Vincents have their outing at our cottage today. It turns out to be a very nice day. Eleven Sisters are with us and have a grand time at the lake and also at Canasta and Bingo. We have a wiener roast in the evening which they all enjoyed immensely. Donald and family are also present. The Sisters have a quite a time with Debbie and Jr. This is Oshkosh Day at our Fair. I dropped in to see Uncle Joe this evening, but find him sleeping.
28.  Thursday: Today marks a very happy day of my life. I am initiated into the “Capuchin Order” which really means I will share in all of their spiritual benefits. Drove to Mt. Calvary to have dinner with the Capuchin Fathers and Brothers. Very Rev. Provincial Father Cypran presided. He praised me somewhat more than I think I deserved. At any rate I am now an affiliate in the order and consider it a remarkable spiritual gift.
29.  Friday: Paul Duex celebrated one year in business yesterday.  He is located at 83 Monument Square.  Received the bad news this morning that Walter Dodd passed away suddenly at Mercy Hospital yesterday afternoon.
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31.  Sunday: To 730 Mass St. Vincents – Father Wagner.  Then to work the rest of the morning.  Otto Lemke takes Ed Fretschl to the cottage after dinner.  Ed wants to get in some good fishing. 
Com.  Walter Dodd


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