A blog which supplements my two books, Menasha, and Neenah and Menasha: Twin Cities of the Fox Valley
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Downtown 1958
Friday, December 16, 2022
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Santa Takes "Flight"
December 3, 1960, Appleton Post-Crescent
Continuing a tradition that began in the late 1940's, Santa tours the Twin Cities, courtesy of his friends in the Fire Department, handing out treats everywhere he goes.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Gifts for Everyone
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Santa Visits
December 22, 1980, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern
December 24, 1980, Twin City News-Record
Santa definitely gets around and is sure to be the most popular elf in the room, guaranteed. It is reassuring to note that despite all the technology associated with our modern way of living, it has been proven time and again that the direct route to Santa is the right one. Who can argue with bending his ear in person? And it might end up with you walking out of there with a candy cane to boot.
Monday, December 12, 2022
For Immediate Delivery!
December 15, 1949, Twin City News-Record
Despite how old this technology looks, it really was state-of-the-art for its time. Plastic cabinetry, automatic shut-offs, battery power that allowed portability. It was a teenager's dream come true.
Friday, December 9, 2022
Over the Moon
December 15, 1949, Twin City News-Record
Christmas gift ideas from Moon's Jewelers, back when pens were fine writing instruments instead of throwaways and watches did one thing...they told time while also letting the recipient know that they were considered special.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Gift Ideas by the Score
December 15, 1949, Twin City News-Record
If you needed a gift for your teacher, what could be easier than getting handkerchiefs? I swear my elementary school teachers must have had enough hankies to outfit an army after my token gift and the many others from my classmates.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Tree Center
December 15, 1949, Twin City News-Record
I recall having ice cream like this as a kid and marveling at how they managed to get a tree inside the ice cream. Guess I was a few years away from understanding the nuances of molds and other tricks to get special effects in cooking. Even if I had understood it at the time, I still would have been impressed.