Andy's Handy Station was located across the street from the Brin Theater at 10-12 Main Street and run by Andy Borenz. He had another location across from the Hotel Lenz at Third and Racine. Notice the slogan in the 1929 ad above from the Menasha High School Nicolet yearbook and on the envelope. Before this, I hadn't heard of this section of town ever being referred to as "the Loop."
Be it due to the Depression or from other economic factors, by 1939, according to the city directory, both stations were under new management.
From 11/15/1930 Post Crescent - HANDY STATION SOLD TO WINONA OIL COMPANY Menasha--Andy's Handy Station, owned by Andrew Borenz, Menasha, was sold to the Winona Oil Company of Winona, Minn., Friday. Although the sale takes effect immediately, Borenz will continue in charge of the station which will operate under the same name.
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