Island Paper

We first encountered the Island Paper Mill last year in a blog post.  http://menashabook.blogspot.com/2014/02/howard-paper-mill.html

After changing hands many times, this mill, formerly known as Howard Paper, was sold to an interest controlled by Duncan T. H. MacKinnon and Alexander Noble Strange in 1905.  Renamed as the Island Paper Company, the mill made corrugated paper, which they called "strawboard."  Supposedly, this aggravated the local populace due to the strong odor it emitted.  This handsome blank check shows their ornate logo, typical of firms of that era.

Admiration

This caption says it all! The blog is taking a short hiatus and will return on Monday, November 30th.   I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. 

Just Like Home....

November 20, 1958 Appleton Post-Crescent

 

In days gone by, the Hotel Menasha was THE place for a Thanksgiving celebration with family.  For a place noted for its Friday night smorgasbords, is it any wonder that they could put on a fabulous Thanksgiving feast? 

Valley Mourns

November 23, 1963, Appleton Post-Crescent

 

I believe everyone of a certain age remembers where they were and what they were doing when this tragic event occurred.  I was in Sister Marietta's first grade at St. Mary's when the announcement came over the loud speaker in the classroom.  I recall we were encouraged to say a group prayer.  Later, when it was confirmed that he was, indeed, gone, we were dismissed from school. My big brother from the high school came and walked me home.  The rest of the weekend was a big blur, though I recall the somber funeral on television.  

Bard Heats Best

November 19, 1960, Appleton Post-Crescent

With winter not too far away, it's a good time to consider whether or not our heating capacity is in good order.  Leave it to Menasha Sheet Metal to set us on the right path...55 years ago.

 

Airfield

This is the Whiting Airport which was located at Airport Road and present day Highway 47.  The airport opened for operations in March of 1928 after 100 acres of farm land were leased from Michael Wittmann.  It closed when the air mail service was suspended in 1930, not a surprise with the Great Depression in its early stages. 

Ride, Anyone?

This is the first truck obtained by Wheeler Transportation, located on Chute Street.  Before this big moment, circa 1911 or 12, horses were the ride of choice.  The driver is listed as Henry Wilz.

Photograph courtesy of the Menasha Public Library