Police Ban

October 18, 1932, Menasha Record

I wish there had been more detail about this crime, but one can infer the seriousness of the crime.  From the sound of it, it appears Menasha's youngsters were doing more than just hitting the back of the girl's head in front of them in the classroom.  This smacks of hiding in the shadowy recesses of Main Street and attacking our innocent citizens.  If it was so, the Chief's actions were totally justified.  But he should have been careful because of the old dictum: if pea shooters are outlawed, then only outlaws will have pea shooters.

Swing Bridge

This plaque pretty much tells the tale of the swing bridge that preceded the original four tower bridge on Tayco Street that we all grew up with.  Here's a photo of the bridge, though the profile featured on the plaque above gives a better view of its scale: https://menashabook.blogspot.com/2013/06/tayco-street-swing-bridge.html

Drag Me Down

 October 11, 1975, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Well, it's Fall now and it's about time for that annual rite...homecoming floats, football games, dances, and other activities.  The fashions and hair styles may change from photos like this from year to year, but the fun is always there and the memories that follow close behind.  Such fond memories.

Leaping Lena

 

September 29, 1925, Menasha Record

Made down the road in Fond du Lac by the Bonita Candy Company, the Leaping Lena bar gets the first class ad treatment by the Record, complete with a comic strip which were in their heyday about this time.  This is an intriguing confection; you just don't see that many candy bars that involve cherries.  For the record, the Bonita Candy company was sold to the Ziegler Candy Company of Milwaukee in 1953 and the bar was manufactured there presumably until that company folded in 1972.  Undoubtedly if you were in Menasha at this time, you'd have found this bar in the local pharmacies and candy stores.  

Trying Their Luck

September 29, 1981, Neenah-Menasha Daily Northwestern

Engaging in a favorite pastime before the seasons change too drastically is the watchword here.  Yes, there'll be further fishing once the snows come and the lake freezes, but it'll be a different experience, perhaps even not to their liking.  So, let the summer weather die away a little slower, let the days go by not so fast, and let us enjoy as much as we can.  Time is running out, but I think we can squeeze in a few more sessions.  

Highland Fling

September 2, 1913, Oshkosh Northwestern

Earning the admiration of everyone south to Oshkosh, our Miss Brooks performs the dignified dance, not the unvarnished scandalous ones enjoined by the younger set.  Befitting her national costume, this young lass has captured the imagination of the social set who wished to revert back to some degree of dignity and decorum, or so they thought.  For is it not true that every generation has its squawkers and Henny Pennies who decree the sky is falling in a scandalous manner?  One's thoughts must now wander to the next decade, and one can only imagine the angst brought upon by "The Roaring Twenties"--  punctuated by flivvers, flappers, and fur coats.

Holdup!

September 6, 1913, Oshkosh Northwestern

Crime was afoot in Menasha as this poor bartender was waylaid by assailants.  In spite of the ensuing violence, he was lucky to retain his money.  The mention of "sensational occurrences of the last few nights" makes me want to do some more digging as to what is being referred to there.  A crime spree?  Stay tuned.