1933: "Sang Concone's Mass with mixed choir this morning. Took a drive to visit Herman Holtz and to Omro to see Bob Spaedtke. He married Theresa Drexler on 9th Street some years ack. Met Mr. Maher; he wants to be postmaster at Omro. Work in the evening; over to Heips after 10:30 P.M. Homeward bound 12:30 A.M. and it's raining very hard." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1939: "Attend six o'clock Mass with Donald (son). Took Ed Fretchel, Robert and Donald to the cottage, then to work. Thres, Mary Ann (daughter) and Aunt Mary (sister-in-law) attend Sacred Heart Bazaar in the afternoon. Thres attends St. Vincent's Keno in the evening. We also viewed the remains of George Mauel in the afternoon. He looks natural. We are treated to two cloud bursts today - one this afternoon and one this evening. We also find hail with the rain. I was caught in the evening storm, had to stop driving for a while a Koehler's Gas Station on the West Side." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "To Kiwanis luncheon - Bart Heiss and self are table partners. Thres, Donald, and Don DeBehnke out to the cottage to do some cleaning. Don takes the boat motor along. Due to the coal shortage account of strike, Chicago people are burning candles and using kerosene lanterns for light. Three weeks ago today, I quit smoking. Am feeling fair and haven't missed the weed too much. Attended Perpetual Help Devotion tonite. Thres is on committee at he South Side Business Mens Auxiliary." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
May 6
1933: "Ray Ostertag and George Lang fell into the Federal Net for bootleggers yesterday. They are caught loading alcohol into a truck on a farm near the Fond du Lac airport. Tony Karias, the farmer, and his son were also arrested. Over 3000 gallons of alcohol were found by the Federal Agents." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "First drawing for blankets in Thres' Blanket Club Christian Mothers Society St. Vincent's. Mame Siewert, Mrs. Resop, Mrs. Frank Drexler 12th St. and Mrs. " [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Strikes are hitting Oshkosh 1100 walk out at the Wisconsin Axle Company, about 500 at the Diamond Match . Fosters are also out. Received a letter from Germany today. The Rothbauers are now in Parsberg (Oberpflaz) Deutschland Amerikanische Zone 13A. They are very much in need of food. The Republican Convention endorses Delbert Kenny, West Bend for Governor and Joe McCarthy, Circuit Judge Shawano for U.S. Senate. Governor Goodland no doubt will run and Ralph Immell also. Bob LaFollette will run again to succeed himself as U.S. Senator. Attended Tropp 18 Committee meeting tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1940: "First drawing for blankets in Thres' Blanket Club Christian Mothers Society St. Vincent's. Mame Siewert, Mrs. Resop, Mrs. Frank Drexler 12th St. and Mrs. " [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Strikes are hitting Oshkosh 1100 walk out at the Wisconsin Axle Company, about 500 at the Diamond Match . Fosters are also out. Received a letter from Germany today. The Rothbauers are now in Parsberg (Oberpflaz) Deutschland Amerikanische Zone 13A. They are very much in need of food. The Republican Convention endorses Delbert Kenny, West Bend for Governor and Joe McCarthy, Circuit Judge Shawano for U.S. Senate. Governor Goodland no doubt will run and Ralph Immell also. Bob LaFollette will run again to succeed himself as U.S. Senator. Attended Tropp 18 Committee meeting tonite." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, May 5, 2011
May 5
1941: "Another hot day, temperature is 86° in the shade. Frank Drexler (1210 9th) begins working at South Side Wood and Coal Company office. Ed Sittzberger from New Mexico was in today to say hello; he has been gone 14 years. His mother is also here with him. Robert Lutz, Pres. Lutz Stone Company passed away at 2 o'clock this morning at his home. Born March 27, 1867. W.C. (Clyde) Springgate head of the Oshkosh Business College passed away at 11:55 A.M. today. Born Oct. 23, 1878 at White Hall, Ill. He was secretary of the Oshkosh Kiwanis 8 years and twice president." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "George and Doris Mitchell complete washing walls and woodwork today. Took Annie Weisheipl to Security Bank today to cash in her savings bonds.Had 21-25 dollar ones." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Dr. Ray and Elsie Wagner are married 23 years as of today. Art and Marie Hill are married 5 years. Harry W. Lee and Stella Neubauer are married 41 years. Our neighbor Ernie Koch is 69. Loyalty Day celebration in Oshkosh is somewhat marred by rain. Fred Baumgartner and Art Mueller are in Milwaukee today to be inducted into the Shriners. Sylvester Propson is also inducted. Tonite we have severe electrical storms and heavy showers. Victor Riesel will never see again according to his attending physician." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "George and Doris Mitchell complete washing walls and woodwork today. Took Annie Weisheipl to Security Bank today to cash in her savings bonds.Had 21-25 dollar ones." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1956: "Dr. Ray and Elsie Wagner are married 23 years as of today. Art and Marie Hill are married 5 years. Harry W. Lee and Stella Neubauer are married 41 years. Our neighbor Ernie Koch is 69. Loyalty Day celebration in Oshkosh is somewhat marred by rain. Fred Baumgartner and Art Mueller are in Milwaukee today to be inducted into the Shriners. Sylvester Propson is also inducted. Tonite we have severe electrical storms and heavy showers. Victor Riesel will never see again according to his attending physician." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
May 4
1937: "More men go on strike today. Banderob Chase, Buckstaff Company, Badger Lumber and Freeman Fruniture. This brings the total to 1800 men striking." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "To 6:30 Mass-Father Girard. Mrs. Travis moves furniture from the house. Matt and George Mertz are over to see what repairs it needs. Mary Ann (daughter) over to see Aunt Mary. She cries when Mary Ann leaves for home. Wants her to stay with her. I got a copy of Aunt Mary's birth records from Msgn. Bastian. Find she was born Oct. 24, 1872; we thought it was 1873. She was baptized Nov. 10, 1872." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Jeffrey's opens, operated Sid Hirschberg. We get a new Philco refrigerator today. It opens on either right or left side. Stopped at Spike McDonald to pay last respects to Addison M. Bleyer. To Kiwanis luncheon, Park School Junior Chorus, 48 boys from grades 7-8-9 entertain us. Herbert Romlow passed away yesterday 4:25 A.M. at Mercy. He had suffered a heart attack Sunday morning. Born May 1, 1920. Married Betty Jane Dumke July 27, 1946. He was the son of Archie Romlow, an old school mate of mine..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1950: "To 6:30 Mass-Father Girard. Mrs. Travis moves furniture from the house. Matt and George Mertz are over to see what repairs it needs. Mary Ann (daughter) over to see Aunt Mary. She cries when Mary Ann leaves for home. Wants her to stay with her. I got a copy of Aunt Mary's birth records from Msgn. Bastian. Find she was born Oct. 24, 1872; we thought it was 1873. She was baptized Nov. 10, 1872." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1954: "Jeffrey's opens, operated Sid Hirschberg. We get a new Philco refrigerator today. It opens on either right or left side. Stopped at Spike McDonald to pay last respects to Addison M. Bleyer. To Kiwanis luncheon, Park School Junior Chorus, 48 boys from grades 7-8-9 entertain us. Herbert Romlow passed away yesterday 4:25 A.M. at Mercy. He had suffered a heart attack Sunday morning. Born May 1, 1920. Married Betty Jane Dumke July 27, 1946. He was the son of Archie Romlow, an old school mate of mine..." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
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]
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]
Monday, May 2, 2011
May 2
1933: "Today is the 80th anniversary of the founding of the First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee in 1853. It was organized as the Farmers and Millers Bank. Another tornado in Louisiana took 54 lives yesterday." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1936: "Ann Mauritz died suddenly this morning on the way to Mercy Hospital. She took a sponge bath early this morning. About 8 o'clock she became very ill; a physician was called. When he came she had rallied; he advised taking her to the hospital, and on the way, she passed away.Born March 5, 1906. Sure a shock to all of us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1937: "St. Vincent's Congregation celebrates Father Bastian's 25 year stay in Oshkosh by tendering him a banquet. All of his former assistants are here except Louis Schorn. It was a great event for Father Bastian. A pageant depicting his life during his 25 years pastoral here was given by the school children. Attended 6 o'clock Mass this morning then worked all day until 6 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1936: "Ann Mauritz died suddenly this morning on the way to Mercy Hospital. She took a sponge bath early this morning. About 8 o'clock she became very ill; a physician was called. When he came she had rallied; he advised taking her to the hospital, and on the way, she passed away.Born March 5, 1906. Sure a shock to all of us." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1937: "St. Vincent's Congregation celebrates Father Bastian's 25 year stay in Oshkosh by tendering him a banquet. All of his former assistants are here except Louis Schorn. It was a great event for Father Bastian. A pageant depicting his life during his 25 years pastoral here was given by the school children. Attended 6 o'clock Mass this morning then worked all day until 6 P.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May 1
1933: "Father Bastian is over early this morning to bring communion to mother. This is a cold rainy day. Attended American Legion Stag Party after work tonite. They had 392 paid admissions and served small beers for a dime." [Blogger's note: I believe he is referring to his adoptive mother who was Katherine Jarosch and later Katherine Holzbauer. This is one of the confusing aspects of A.E. Potter's childhood that I'm currently researching.] [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "Joe Weisheipl Sr. is 50 years old today. We drop in to see him about 10 P.M. and his folks are having a surprise party on him. Well Joe sure was surprised and enjoyed it immensely. Well we get home at 1 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Peter Reifer (Carl's Dad) is 89 years old today. Joe Weisheipl also is a birthday child today; he is 62. Took Ed Fretschl to the cottage to spray the fruit trees. Ed Hielsberg begins painting Dr. Ray Wagner's office rooms. Norm Brown and Ray Trovinger are in for drug orders today. Hair cuts are up to 75¢ in Oshkosh, a raise of 25¢." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1934: "Joe Weisheipl Sr. is 50 years old today. We drop in to see him about 10 P.M. and his folks are having a surprise party on him. Well Joe sure was surprised and enjoyed it immensely. Well we get home at 1 A.M." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1946: "Peter Reifer (Carl's Dad) is 89 years old today. Joe Weisheipl also is a birthday child today; he is 62. Took Ed Fretschl to the cottage to spray the fruit trees. Ed Hielsberg begins painting Dr. Ray Wagner's office rooms. Norm Brown and Ray Trovinger are in for drug orders today. Hair cuts are up to 75¢ in Oshkosh, a raise of 25¢." [from A. E. Potter's diaries]