I've Been Workin' on the Railroad

October 15, 1981, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

For all the train tracks and boxcars sitting around town, it's easy to forget how much work and maintenance goes into the upkeep of the rail lines.   Even the mundane things like replacing old ties is a labor intensive job. And in this case, where the tracks are shared by three different lines, the work can multiply quickly.

Safety Pledge

October 7, 1949, Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

This is a very good idea, but since time immemorial, young people, in the heat of whatever, are prone to not remember such a pledge when the time comes. We were all young once and know how things were.  Still, you have to try and if some took this as seriously as they let on when they signed it, so be it.

Circus Day

October 6, 1950, Appleton Post-Crescent

From the looks of the costumes, it looks as if little Dickie at the head of the line is ready to be shot out of a cannon...that is, if his leather football helmet is any indication of his intentions!  Billy looks to be a clown and Bucky might be a lion tamer.  Not so sure about Suzanne and Patsy, though they could take many roles.  That ticket taker sure is enjoying his job, no?   Dress up days were always fun at school.

Stereo

October 18, 1962, Appleton Post-Crescent

I adored the "hi-fi" we had in our home growing up that looked similar to this.  It was a Zenith however, but the FM radio in it was a marvel- so clear,, no static and exotic offerings, at least in those early years of the 1960s.  Later, FM became more mainstream, more like the Top 40 AM stations that abounded, but back then....ah. 

A Grand ol' Flag

October 12, 1967, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Fifty-two years ago, a new school graced the Menasha landscape and what could be a better indicator that they were finally in business that raising the US flag.  It had to be a proud day for the city, the teachers, and the faculty.  

Making Pennants

October 7, 1970, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Can school spirit be far behind when the student get a hold of these?  Go team!  

March for Politeness and Decorum?

October 1, 1970, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Who ever said Menasha wasn't a hotspot for civil disobedience and social discourse on the issues of the day?  These St. John's students prove those naysayers wrong in their march against discourtesy.  Sure, it's not as serious as marching against the war in Vietnam, but I think the real lesson here is that things can change for the better when you put yourself out there.