All Saints

November 1, 1960, Appleton Post-Crescent

 

With Halloween upon us tomorrow, I thought I'd feature this photo from the Post-Crescent, 55 years ago.  To say the least, such a pageant was not unusual for those of us who attended Catholic schools in the area. 

One Time Only!

28 October 1960, Appleton Post-Crescent

 

I have a vague recollection of going to this event, even though I would have been four years old at the time.  But then, it might have been the Harlem Magicians, a competing act that had toured the country since 1953, until Mr. Saperstein brought a lawsuit against them for copyright infringement. 

Paper Mills

Some more turn-of-the-century paper mill photography, from the History of Neenah, of all places.  Readers, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think, from top to bottom, they are: Howard Paper (later known as Island Paper), John Strange, and Whiting. 

Treats!

October 27, 1972 N-M Northwestern

Just in time for Halloween, the Menasha Sweet Shop comes to the rescue!  Sign me up for the rubber Halloween ears! 

Polish Catholic Church

 

 

From roughly 1909, comes a cousin's request that Miss Olga Trilling come visit, via the Northwestern railroad.  By this time, this version of St. John's church was about nine years old.

St. Patricks 1909

 

A lovely scene on Nicolet Boulevard, or 'The Avenue" as it was called until the 1906 dedication of the Nicolet Monument in Smith Park.   That same year, The Avenue received a new name.  Even though the card publisher got the location wrong, we still know this as the Menasha side. 

Wimpy the Clown

October 27, 1972 N-M Northwestern

 

A special event at an elementary school...what could be finer?!  It reminds me of the thrill I'd always get when the A-V cart was rolled into class...finally, something different.  Even if it was a film strip (remember those?!), anything to break up the monotony of a school day was always welcome.  But a clown?  They hit the jackpot that day.