May 30

1939: "I do a lot of work with the scythe and get a healthy sunburn and does it ever burn, ouch! my poor head. Donald and Robert Fretchel get some nice sized perch. the day is hot, temperatures about 90°. Bob Brand introduced me to Mr. Fisher from Stevens Point. Mr. Fisher is acquainted with Palmer Taylor. I relieve Joe Baier at the store for supper. Joe and Ann Heip take Aunt Mary to the cemeteries and also out for a few beers. Joe and Ann come to the cottage at night, Ann is in a very talkative mood. Postmaster General Jim Farley is 51 today." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1944: "Drove to St. Nazianz to bring home Donald, Clarence Drexler, Melvin Karst, Harold Stadtmueller. On the way over had a blowout several miles out of Taycheedah. My auto jack has no handle, had to borrow one from a kindly farmer. Donald and Mary Ann are examined for life insurance by Dr. Leibensohn. Spent the evening at the cottage. Harry Kujawa and family are there from 3 o'clock this afternoon. A storm comes up and we drive home early. Official temperature 92°." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Up at 8:15. A beautiful day. Attended the first Memorial Mass at Riverside Cemetery. It was offered by Father Reul assisted by Fr. McKeough and Father Bunkleman. St. Mary's Choir sang, directed by Ed Heisinger. The Mass was offered at the scene of the new Crucifixion Group Fourth Degree Knights attended in a body. Doctor Meli is Father Reul's official photographer Met quite a number of sisters. I knew among them Sister Aquilina. This afternoon was spent at Bill Mauritz's visiting. Joe Baier family also there. Took the children, Raymond Ostertag, Joey Baier, Mary Jane Baier, Barabra Mauritz for a ride, then Doris Heisler, Joan Mauritz, Joan Schumacher, Faye Baier, our Mary Ann to the cottage for a short visit. Donald took movies this morning at the Mass. I took the balance of the film at Bill's."  [from A. E. Potter's diaries]