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Downtown 1958

Friday, November 8, 2024

Frozen Unbaked

 

November 24, 1964, Twin City News-Record

I realize it's early but I'm in a Thanksgiving mood!  And there's no time like the present to prepare for the big day. Thinking of those hot dinner rolls with melting butter on my plate...mmm!  

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Quick Draw McGraw

 

November 24, 1964, Twin City News-Record

I guess one dog in Menasha was feisty enough to warrant special attention by the US government...in the guise of the Postal Service.  And as it goes, all it took was for one to spoil it for the many.  

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Try This On For Size

 
November 1, 1968, Twin City News-Record

Let's hope these award winners received a bit more than the simple honor of trying on a firefighter's hat.  Of course, for a photo opportunity, this works just fine.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Vote!

 
November 4, 1920, Menasha Record

Well, it's a bit too late to cast your votes by mail anymore, but here's your reminder to do your civic duty, if you haven't aleady.  Even back in the 1920's, voting by mail was an acceptable alternative as proven here.  Happy voting!

Monday, November 4, 2024

Youthful Crime Wave

 

November 18, 1938, Menasha Record

We've had reports of youthful criminal gangs before in the blog, but this crew seems to have been well organized and yes, well-travelled.  One wonders if they eventually were scared straight or continued their criminal ways.  With World War II in the offing a few years hence, it's a good chance some of them may have been given the choice of jail or service.  And that might have been just the discipline needed to turn their lives around.  

Friday, November 1, 2024

Aftermath

 

November 2, 1931, Menasha Record

Presumably we have two sides of the coin represented here.  One side says it was a "quiet affair" (Neenah?) while Menasha has a Halloween "toll."  Interesting contrast.  Notice the olde timey spelling for "Hallowe'en."