Basketball Emotion

November 28, 1973, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

If memory serves me correctly, I was at that game and recall that it was a BIG deal.  I would have been a junior at St. Mary's.  Good times. 

November 28, 1973, Appleton Post-Crescent

Welcome Parade

November 27, 1974, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

November 30, 1974, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

It's always a big day for young and old alike when the start of the Christmas season comes around, courtesy of this jolly old elf.  Today we go back to 1974 when Santa decided to forego the usual fire truck ride in favor of something more traditional.  Santa could have arrived via bicycle and no one would have cared. 

Police Experience

August 11, 1973, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

The wealth of police experience pictured here is substantial but what is really telling is the description of the early 20th century police force, as put forth by former Chief Slomski.  It's hard to imagine in today's world a time when a police force could be run with so few assets that the chief had to flag down a passing motorist for a ride to the crime scene! It conjures up images of the Keystone Cops.  (Google it, if you don't know what that was.)  But I am not denigrating these cops' efforts; I'm sure they were dedicated and conscientious in spite of the constraints they served under.  And as a civil servant myself, I understand a little of that.

Birds Rule

November 4, 1982, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

November 30, 1982, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Birds of all sorts ruled the roost, so to speak, in November of 1982, holding the Northwestern's staff photographers' attention and providing their readers with folksy atmospheric nature shots.

A Menasha Thanksgiving

November 19, 1982, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

The times may have changed but the main course remains the same throughout the years.  Today, or even 136 years ago, families still gathered to give thanks for the blessings they had received throughout the year. 

As it was in 1881, may it be that you are fortunate enough to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy a special holiday together.  I'll see you next week, on Monday.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Make Your Christmas Bright

November 8, 1977, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

It's never too early to begin your Christmas plans for NEXT year with a handy Christmas Club account.  And what could be better than getting a gift in the process as well (notice I didn't say FREE gift, as that'd be redundant- all gifts are free by definition.)

Chips Ahoy!

November 19, 1980, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Monday brings a bit of momentary whimsy, courtesy of the Northwestern's photo editor. Unfortunately, the clock is ticking for this mall.  In four short years, what eventually became the biggest shopping mall in Wisconsin would be built on the west side of Appleton, about five miles away.  As a result, Valley Fair would begin a long, painful decline into obscurity.