Time Machine Trip to April 1964

 

Kaukauna Times April 1964

By Lyle Hansen

April 1, 1964

The St. Mary’s Grade School basketball team 1964. Back row, left to right are Pat McPhail, Jon Pendleton, Bruce Specht, Dan Nettekoven, and manager Paul Knapp. Front row, coach William Knapp, Pat Kehoe, Sean Rohan, Dave Egan, Tom Baumgartner, and Ted Simon.

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts volleyball team copped its fourth straight regional title as the squad took six straight victories at the KHS gymnasium. The Kaws have had identical records in the 1963, 1962 and 1961 tournaments for a total of 24 wins and no losses.  

April 3, 1964

Miss Lindy Kemp, one of the top female athletes to come out of the city of Kaukauna in many years, recently returned to her studies at the Oshkosh State Teachers College after having participated in the National AAU women’s basketball tournament at St. Joseph, Missouri. Previous to that tourney, Miss Kemp performed with the Wisconsin AAU women’s basketball champion Foxes of Oshkosh, in successful defense of the title they won in the 1962-63 season. At the conclusion of the tournament, Miss Kemp was named the most valuable player of the tour team tournament.

George R. Greenwood was elected chairman of the newly appointed Citizens Committee for the Grignon Home Historic Museum restoration. 

 

April 8, 1964

Packer News:

Forrest Gregg, All-Pro tackle who announced his retirement to take a coaching job in January has signed a contract with the Packers starting his eighth year.

Vince Lombardi, Head Coach and General Manager of the Green Bay Packers announced today that Jim Taylor has signed his contract for 1964.

The Green Bay Packers have announced that quarterback Bart Starr has signed his 1964 contract. Starr led the Packers to the Western Division title in 1960 and to World Championships in 1961 and 1962. Last year he broke his right hand in the sixth game of the season only to return to the lineup in the 11^th game.

 

The Kaukauna Athletic Club, at its regular meeting Thursday evening, voted to take over full, sponsorship of the former Junior American Legion baseball club in Kaukauna.

 

Jerry Lamers, Little Chute, took first place in the Elks State Bowling tournament at Watertown over the weekend with a 700-scratch series.

 

One of the hottest city attorney races in recent Kaukauna history Emmet Rohan emerged the winner polling a total of 1563 votes to defeat Donald Green and Clarence O'Connor.  

 

April 10. 1964

As the result of some forward thinking at Wednesday night’s common Council meeting the city of Kaukauna may be making the first bid for a four-year college tentatively planned for the area between Green Bay and Appleton. Third Ward Ald. George Simon brought the matter before the council and suggested that city officials get out and push to have the University Of Wisconsin Board Of Regents give heavy consideration to the city of Kaukauna as a suitable location for the college. 

 

Leone King and John Martens will preside over the May 1, Camelot festivities as the Queen and King. John was chosen through an election by the junior class after which he selected his Queen.  

 

April 15, 1964

In the wake of the windstorm which struck Fox Valley Tuesday morning, trees were split and toppled, and branches were scattered throughout the city. Wires were down and garbage cans and covers were spread throughout neighborhoods. 55 mph plus winds whistled through the area. With breezes still a bit brisk today KE&W is busy repairing the damage.

 

John Zeuhl, lockmaster at the Little Chute–Combined Locks on the Fox River retired recently after more than 35 years service with the Army Corps of engineers.

 April 17, 1964

 Arthur M. Schmalz  A grateful community will honor a man who served on hundreds of communities and projects for others during a lifetime in Kaukauna. Arthur M. Schmalz, retiring vice president and production manager at Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company, will receive the acknowledgment for works well done from his townsmen on May 2.

   

April 22, 1964

James Kahler was recently named as first place winner of the Kaukauna High School segment of the annual Elks Constitution contest. As the winner he will advance to the state contest, which will be conducted at the LaCrosse Elks Lodge April 25.

 

Pvt. Vance A. Verbrick, 19, Little Chute has completed an eight-week central office telephone switchboard operations quarters at the Army’s southeastern signal school, Fort Gordon, Georgia.

The KHS girl’s tumbling team. Front row. Left to right. Sharon Chamness. Judy Weigman and Mary Busse. Second row, Kris DeBruin, Donna Coonen, Sue Lust, Cathy Skibba, and Kay Gast. Back row, Jill Kobin, Gail School, Sue Behnke, Janet Driessen, Judy Jansen, and Joane Kiffe. 

 

April 24, 1964

The Kaukauna galloping ghost baseball team picked up Saturday where they left off at the end of 1963 season as they defeated the Purple Raiders of Two Rivers in the opening match of the current campaign by a 3-1 margin. In the process sophomore pitcher Dave O'Brien picked up his first victory of the season.

Time Machine Trip to April 1954

 

Kaukauna Time April 1954

By Lyle Hansen

April 2, 1954

The old Holy Cross Parochial School, on Sarah Street, passed into history as wrecking crews began operations last Saturday. The school bears a cornerstone reading 1886.    

 

April 7, 1954

George Simon, of the Third Ward and Gilbert J. Anderson, of the Fourth Ward, were elected as new aldermen Tuesday by Kaukauna's electors. Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon ran unopposed to begin his fifth term as mayor.

 

James Otte and Robert Theis were chosen by the Kaukauna high school faculty as the Badger boys. Mary Bachhuber was chosen as Badger girls.

Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon recently spoke at the Reformed church that it is time that the right to vote be extended to 18-year-olds.

 

Green Bay – Max McGee, halfback from Tulane University fifth round draft has signed for the 1954 season.

Juvenile group of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin organized at St. Mary’s recently. Front row Carl Farrell, Carl Vanevenhoven, Keith Roberts, Mark Nagan, Joseph Weyers, Susan Kappell and Pat Gertz. Back row Jerry Huss, president of the C. K., Clarissa Lulloff, Milwaukee office, Mrs. Fred Berg and Mrs. Walter Renn. Adult advisor, Karen Berg, William Van Offeren, David Vanevenhoven, Eugene Van Lanen, Marilyn Weyers, and Joanne Kappell.

 

April 9, 1954

According to City Engineer John Stauss the new homes in Kaukauna totaled $222,600 in 1953 and $10,800 for temporary basement homes. The number of garages was 54 with a total cost of $24,550.

The highest award in Cub scouts was presented to Bruce Bay. He received the award from his mother Mrs. Floyd Bay recently at St. Mary’s hall. Mervin Hansen cub master on the right.

 

April 14, 1954

Cinemascope is scheduled to make its first appearance in Kaukauna on Friday with the Opening of the picture "Knights Of The Round Table," according to Walter Holt, manager of the Rialto Theatre.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Kaukauna were hosts to many of the greats of sports, politics, and entertainment during 1953 through the media of television.    

 

April 23, 1954

Pfc. David Zwick, a member of Co. M., R. C. T., left Newfoundland Monday for Texas where he will compete in a championship all air-force boxing tournament. He was a member of the Kaukauna High School boxing team while in high school here. 

 

April 28, 1954

Kaukauna’s Galloping Ghost baseball team got off to a roaring start Thursday afternoon defeating the New London Bulldogs 5-1. Leading the attack was Jack Coonen hitting a pair of doubles and a triple.   

 

Seven Kaukauna Doctor of Medicine got together recently to chip in to furnish a room in the new Kaukauna Hospital. They are right to left Dr. John Russo, Dr. Alphons Bachhuber, Dr. George Behnke, Dr. G. J. Flanagan presenting the check to Norbert Gerend of the funds committee, Dr. Alois Bachhuber and Dr. Simon Cherkasky.  Missing is Dr. George Boyd away with the stork when the picture was taken.

 

April 30, 1954

Kaukauna is preparing to do its part in the development of the proposed state park in the High Cliff area on the north shore of Lake Winnebago. The Kaukauna Rod and Gun club raised $6,000 here.

New officers of the junior Foresters of St. Mary’s church at their meeting in the hall. Left to right are Janet Donnermeyer, Eileen Campbell, Mary Golden, Donna Schaefer, and Darlene Vils. The front row are Mary Jo Whittaker, Kilgas, Janet Welhouse, Shirley Donnermeyer, and Peggy Lewandowski.

Members of the championship Karnitz Bar team of the Businessmen’s Bowling league. Front row Joe Jansen, Harry Wirth, and “Doc” Bartel. Standing George Karnitz, John Van Deurzen and Emil Giordana.

New traffic signals at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Lawe Street were installed Wednesday afternoon by Wesley Guilfoyle of the Kaukauna Electric and Water Department. 

 

Time Machine Trip to April 1944

 

Kaukauna Times April 1944

By Lyle Hansen

April 5, 1944

Three Kaukauna high school juniors will participate in the state forensics tournament to be held in Madison April 17 and 18, having won an A rating in the district meet at De Pere. The speakers are Lawrence Gerend oratory, Norman Janssen humorous and Betty Kieffer serious declamation.

Two Kaukauna young women, Mary Catherine Hatchell 22 and Madelyn M. Noie 22 have enlisted in the Marine Corps women’s reserve.

Thomas Mislinski purchased the Hotel Kaukauna from the First Reality investment company and took possession Saturday, April 1. He plans to renovate the hotel as soon as materials become available in the meantime will operate the hotel in its present condition. The hotel has been owned by First Reality for the past 20 years and has been operated under the part-time management of Julius J, Martin senior, for the last 12 years. It is Mislinski’s attention to offer the community an outstanding hotel and one that transcends will enjoy stopping.

L. F. Nelson was re-elected mayor in the spring election Tuesday by a margin of 105 more votes than George C Egan, his only opponent.

Karl Marzahl was renamed city clerk for a two-year term out polling Joseph T Sadlier in the two-way race. Two new members of the school board are Al. Hartzheim and Mrs. Russell Brenzel.

 

Charles Martin Van Camp, age 19 of Little Chute, died of injuries received in performance of his duty in United States Navy, according to word received from the War Department. The message stated that the burial would take place either at sea or in the locality where the death occurred. He attended St. John’s grade school and high school. He enlisted in the Navy August 13, 1942, his parents received a letter from him two weeks ago in which they concluded he was starting for overseas duty.

 

Flight officer John W Lindstrom, 22, 820 Grignon Street Kaukauna, has shot down three enemy planes, two Messerschmitt and a Focke-Wulf during a raid on a German aircraft parts factory in Austria. Pilot of a P-38, Officer Lindstrom, has been overseas since last July. He entered the service in January 1941 is a native of Kaukauna attending Park school and graduated from Kaukauna high school.

 

April 7, 1944

An appeal to all drivers to observe low speed limits on highways was issued by the war production board. Tests have proven that the life of a tire at 35 miles per hour is 50 percent longer than at 50 miles per hour. It is necessary to make your present tires last, while a steady flow of tires is maintained to the armed forces and essential transportation.

Corporal Robert Ebben, 21 son of Chris Ebben, Little Chute, died at Camp Gordon Johnson Fla., following an injury.  Corporal Ebben entered service February 22, 1943. He was a 1941 graduate of Little Chute High School.

City Engineer Frank Charlesworth was appointed supervisor of a Kaukauna victory garden project to be carried out this year by Mayor L.F. Nelson. Suggestion was made at the meeting that victory garden project be carried out for the public for the duration of the war with the city to list city – owned lots and property which would be available without charge to citizens for the purpose of planting victory gardens.

 

The boy scouts picked up over four tons of scrap material in the collection Saturday, according to Scoutmaster Wallace Mooney. The list includes 400 pounds of iron, 50 pounds of rags, 7000 pounds of paper and 600 pounds of tin cans.

 

April 12, 1944

Ben G Prugh, official of the Fox River route navigation company, has announced that his company will begin operations on Thursday the 26^th consecutive year in which local navigation company’s boats had transferred supplies on the Fox River. Navigation will be open on the Fox River from De Pere to Portage.

April 14, 1944

Coach Fred Barribeau’s high school boxing team waded through five matches this year without a defeat the cause extended their undefeated team match to 50 over a period of eight seasons. This record is considered the best in Wisconsin high school circles. This was Barribeau’s first year as the high school boxing mentor. There is no doubt in the minds of local fight fans minds that he did a good job in developing a winning team. Four boxers have perfect records for the year and 18 members will receive letters for excellent work. Duane Buerth led the 1944 squad with five straight wins without a setback. He now has seven wins without a loss in a competition in the last two years. Jim Hopfensperger and Mark Verhagen chalked up four straight wins each and Bill Bennett added three wins to his credit this year without a loss. Jim Egan is this year's honorary captain.

 

Two sisters Dorothy 22 and Virginia 20 daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Phillips, Sarah Street have enlisted in the United States Coast Guard reserve.

 

The boys overseas, serving in the Armed Forces have been sent 200,000 cigarettes, according to E.G. Haas financial officer of Kaukauna Post 41 American Legion.

 

April 19, 1944

The gift department was opened recently by Toonen Drug Store at 186 West Wisconsin Avenue. The Drug Store now occupies all of what was formerly known as the Wendt Building and in which the Aloys Hopfensperger Meat Market operated for many years.

 

April 26, 1944

W. S. Mulford, who owned the store which carried his name in this city for 44 years passed away at the home of his daughter in Grosse Pointe Michigan on Friday, April 14 at the age of 85 years. In 1888, when Mr. Mulford opened his store in Kaukauna, he started business in the building now occupied by the Paschen restaurant. About three years later he purchased the building now housing the Berens clothing store, in which he operated his store until 1932.

 

April 28, 1944

The A&P Company announced the opening of a new store in the Elks Building on Second   Street Thursday evening. The business will be under the management of Irving G. Van Zummeren.

 

An effort is being made to have the names of all servicemen from here listed on the honor roll board before Mother’s Day May 14, according to Karl Marzahl, city clerk. Please make sure that the name of your service man is furnished to the city clerk at once, as the work of painting the names will begin the first week in May.

 

 

Notes from the Armed Forces

 

Lester E. Spice - inducted in the Army.

George M. Hopfensperger - inducted in the Army.

John P. Grafmeier - inducted in the Navy.

Donald A. Locy - inducted in the Navy

Clifford R. Johnson - inducted in the Navy

Carl D. Wuyts - inducted in the Navy

 

Corporal Robert Brewster has arrived overseas according to his family and friends. Brewster is in the U.S. Marine corps. Corp. Brewster is now stationed in New Guinea.

 

Seaman First Class Herbert Plutchak graduated form the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Memphis, Tenn.

 

Third Class Petty Officer Ralph Walsh is confined to the navy hospital at Brooklyn N.Y. following an appendicitis operation.

 

Corporal R. A. Wenzel was honored at the university, New Haven, Conn., by the war department for his ability of providing desirable results having completed the required period of service in military service.

 

E. L. Archibald, former advertising manager of the Kaukauna Times, has received his commissions as ensign in the navy. 

 

Private Wallace W. Wolff of Kaukauna has received a citation for good conduct according to a report released by the war department. Pvt. Wolff is serving in the armed forces in Europe.

 

Corporal Jack Niesz has been transferred to Florida.

 

Private Edward A. Klahorst, Kaukauna, who was a military policeman in Hawaiian Islands, has been transferred to Camp Patrick Henry, Va.   

  

Corporal Wayne “Bud” Wagnitz, Camp Haan, Calif., Writes home he expected to be moved shortly, as he has completed his training course. He says he hates to leave this beautiful place in California.

 

Lt. Junior Grade Bryon C. Mayer left Monday for New York after spending a furlough with his wife and parents in Kaukauna.

 

Private Rudolph E. Skalmusky has been transferred to Camp Campbell, Ky.  

 

Private Melvyn Sager writes home that he is now working in the engineer corps. He is now located at Fort Belvoir, Va. 

 

Robert Martzahl writes home that he had enjoyed an eight-day furlough in England and visited many interesting places.    

 

Seabee Kenneth Balgie has recently been transferred to Rhode Island, according to word received by his wife.

 

Seaman first class Melvin Verhagen returned to Mare Island Calif., after spending a 30-day leave with his parents in Kaukauna.

 

Corporal Margaret Schneider of the Wac is enjoying a 15-day furlough with her parents.

 

Private Robert B. Kessler, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kessler, died of a heart attack, April 20 in the south Pacific. He had recently been home on leave and had gone overseas only two weeks ago.

 

Sergeant Paul W. Green has arrived safely overseas. Paul is a waist gunner on a B-17 flying fortress.

 

Private Dean Lemke returned to Camp Livingston, La., after spending a 10-day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Lemke Kaukauna.