Let's Talk Turkey...

November 20, 1974 N-M Daily Northwestern

One of the "leftovers" from the holiday last week.  And if there's a way to feature a turkey in an ad around Thanksgiving, somebody will do it.  Don't forget to use your Master Charge or BankAmericard!  

Spying

November 20, 1958, Appleton Post-Crescent

A posed picture, to say the least, but a slice of a more innocent life we all experienced at one time or another.  School project or not, there was a certain magic about science kits and the space race as a kid growing up.  Remember Mr. Wizard?  Maybe I thought at the time I was the exception for not being obsessed with sports like some kids, but my best Christmas present ever was a chemistry set one year, with real chemicals that smelled and made smoke and came with a microscope and glass slides. Ah, science. 

Yours for Only $1.00

November 27, 1968, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Growing up, we weren't Bank of Menasha customers, so I didn't have the pleasure of getting this dandy album for a dollar with a Christmas Club account.  But I do seem to recall similar albums being offered at Firestone and remember one in my parents' record collection amongst various polka albums, Frankie Laine, and Mitch Miller.  And a quick check of eBay reveals that it can be had today for the low price of $2.50 with $4.00 shipping!  I'm sure some of us still have record players if you are so inclined.... 

Delightful Menu

November 20, 1971, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

I'm taking the remainder of the week off from the blog to spend time with family.  And in keeping with the holiday, let me bestow my thanks to you, dear readers, for your unflagging support of this blog.  Your interest, enthusiasm, and support make it all worthwhile.  I'll be back Monday, November 28th.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Oswald Acquaintance

November 26, 1963, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Fifty-three years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.  I was in the first grade and I remember that day only too well, as do most of us of a certain age. This news article from four days later, details one Menasha resident's acquaintance with the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald.  I did not know of the Menasha connection to this tragedy until very recently when I came across this story. 

Christmas Opening

November 24, 1971, N-M Daily Northwestern

Needless to say, it's that time of year when that jolly old elf returns to visit children and get his lists ready, cash registers ring, and hopefully, the spirit of giving also rings true for consumers.  Thanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season and it was true back in 1971 when local downtown merchants welcomed nightly shopping on a more regular basis with turkey drawings, Christmas chorales, and of course, the fire truck arrival of Santa on what was to become known as Black Friday. 

Eyeing Racine's Plan

November 16, 1965, Racine Journal-Times

Back in the days when every other year seemed to bring a downtown redevelopment plan to our fair city, Menasha leaders trekked to Racine to meet with that city's leaders on the multi-million dollar redevelopment effort beginning there.