May 3

1933: "Beer brewed in Wisconsin after September 1st, 1933 must be brewed with a barley content not less than 75%. This is passed by the Senate. Took a drive today to see Dr. Carter. He talks somewhat encouraging. Louis Kossel passed away last night at his home 408 9th St. Born Feb 12, 1866 in Nekimi. We used to patronize him for ice, milk, and eggs when we camped on his farm near the sand pit (Cook & Brown's) some 20 years ago. He was a brother to Mrs. Alvina Hauert, our former landlady. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1936: "This is a big day for Donald (son). He received his first Holy Communion this morning. The weather is cool. Took Donald and Teddy Steckbauer to have their pictures taken this afternoon. Attended afternoon service. Back to work at 5 P.M. Harry Kujawa dropped in for a few minutes. After work the birthday of Joe Heip is celebrated at the store, then we celebrate some more at his house. We also play some sheephead."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "Mother is not feeling well, so we go to church without her, 7:30 Mass - Father Milbauer. Mary Ann (daughter) is working for Don (son). Don will be taken up in the K.C. three degrees today. Our furnace fire is out again and Mr. Bolz is over to take care of it. I worked this morning. This afternoon to K.C. initiation. Chicago Degree team is very good. Had 96 candidates." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]