1944: "Florian Manor was found dead in his auto about 6 o'clock this morning at his home 332 Lake Boulevard. Born Sept. 17 1891 in Eldorado. He was a classmate of mine. He was a pioneer in aviation in this part of the state." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Took Mary Ann to the Mode tonite 'Gone With the Wind' Clark Gable - Vivian Leigh - Olivia deHavilland - Leslie Howard and huge supporting cast." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
September 29:
1934: "Went out hickory nutting with the Heips this afternoon. Got a terrible reception from one farmer, but a good one at Otto Haase in Poygan. Met John Beerntsen there. It began to rain and we quit hickory nutting in a hurry." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1945: "War time ends tonite in most of the country. This means an extra hour of sleep. We have been on war time since Feb. 9, 1942." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1945: "War time ends tonite in most of the country. This means an extra hour of sleep. We have been on war time since Feb. 9, 1942." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
September 28:
1941: "Today marks an event in Donald's life. He is confirmed at St. Vincent's Church by Bishop Paul Peter Rhode. Edward Weisheipl is his sponsor. We all have dinner at the Weisheipl's. Edward had intended to take Donald to the Packers - Chicago Bears football game - and by the way the Green Bay Packers were defeated by the Bears 25-17." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "Had eleven o'clock dinner with Donald then we drive to Neenah to Norm Brown's and on to the. Packers - Bears football game. It was a thrilling game and an upset for the Bears 29-20. Sensational plays were made on both sides and even a touchback was registered and two beautiful goal kicks by the Packers Cuff." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1947: "Had eleven o'clock dinner with Donald then we drive to Neenah to Norm Brown's and on to the. Packers - Bears football game. It was a thrilling game and an upset for the Bears 29-20. Sensational plays were made on both sides and even a touchback was registered and two beautiful goal kicks by the Packers Cuff." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
Monday, September 27, 2010
September 27:
1939: "Thres goes with Father Bastian to see the farmers of St. Vincent Congregation about poultry for our Bazaar. [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
September 26:
1942: "Ma Potter plays bingo at the Armory. She wins a dollar. When she wins there are 13 winners. 'Wow' what luck!" [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Convention opens at the Hotel Pfister." (Milwaukee) [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
1949: "Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Convention opens at the Hotel Pfister." (Milwaukee) [from A. E. Potter's diaries]
Saturday, September 25, 2010
September 25:
1935: (Winnebago County Fair) "Oshkosh Day about 25, 000 attend. Another warm day." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1936: Governor Alfred Landon, Republican nominee for President of the U.S. is in Oshkosh tonite and tomorrow morning.[from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "The New York Giants have served notice that they are discontinuing the working agreement with the Oshkosh Baseball Club for 1954. Lack of interest was given for the reason." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1936: Governor Alfred Landon, Republican nominee for President of the U.S. is in Oshkosh tonite and tomorrow morning.[from A.E. Potter's diaries]
1953: "The New York Giants have served notice that they are discontinuing the working agreement with the Oshkosh Baseball Club for 1954. Lack of interest was given for the reason." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]
Friday, September 24, 2010
September 24:
1935: "Winnebago County Fair opens. This is children's day. It is quite warm about 83° in the shade. The children make a day of it. I took them out at noon and we stay until 10:15 PM. Mary Ann is all tired out and so is Donald." [from A.E. Potter's diaries]