Merry Christmas!

As we gaze upon the Christmas tree on the ol' city square, let me offer my thanks for your interest and support in making this blog a success. 

I will take a short break from blogging, but I will return after the New Year.  Until then, may your world be filled with warmth and good cheer this season and with peace and love throughout the year! 

I wish you the happiest of holidays and the merriest of Christmases.

WNAM Christmas Music

December 22, 1973 NM Northwestern

 

Not so long ago, this ad from my high school years told me that the new Blue 128 would serenade us with the old favorites to color our Christmas season.  Here's hoping your last weekend before the big day is filled with good times.  The treasures of the present will become the golden memories of tomorrow.

 

Happy weekend!

Malenofsky Home Revisited

A few days back we first visited the Malenofsky home.  Today we glimpse the children in the throes of Christmas cheer.  On the left is William and on the right is Lucille.

Photograph courtesy of the Menasha Public Library. 

Ponkratz Christmas Tree

 

 

A table-top Christmas tree in the home of John and Mayme Ponkratz. They lived at 224 Chute Street.  John was an employee at the Menasha Wooden Ware. 

 

Photograph courtesy of the Menasha Public Library.

Malenofsky Christmas Tree

 

The Christmas tree in the home of Michael Malenofsky Jr. at 300 Water Street.  The picture on the left is Michael and Mary Malenofsky. Michael, a papermaker at Bergstrom's in Neenah, made the play chest for his daughter. 

 

Photograph courtesy of the Menasha Public Library.

Christmas Display at Laemmrich's

Pictured above is the Laemmrich Funeral Home at 312 Milwaukee Street, considered the “Catholic” funeral home in Menasha for parishioners at St. Mary’s, St. John’s, and St. Patrick’s Churches. During the holidays, for many years its Christmas display was a tradition during Menasha’s holiday season. 

This photograph was featured in the Menasha book, but in the spirit of Christmas, it is brought to the blog by reader request. 

Putting Up Christmas Decorations

I found this photo in my archives today and the caption said "putting up Christmas decorations."  Judging from the fire truck and the jewelry store, I'd judge this to be a scene from the late 1940s/early1950s.  Notice the snow chains on the back wheel of the fire truck, a good safety feature. 

With Christmas only 11 days away, I hope you have your holiday plans well in order. 

Have a great weekend!