Time Machine Trip to April 1960

April 1, 1960

Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy made an appearance at Kaukauna High School on Tuesday morning. Kennedy’s plane from Milwaukee to Appleton had been grounded due to the fog and he was forced to come by station wagon. The spectators outside of the school were expecting a bus so his arrival was not noticed. Kennedy and two associates walked up the sidewalk until they reached the door. There was a flurry of activity by the reporters gathered near by. The over flow crowd cheered to see the young senator from Massachusetts enter the auditorium. Kennedy’s address was brief and dealt upon the importance of voting. He stated “The work of senators often passes in oblivion, but the actions of the president are always remembered.” He pointed out that many of the youths in the audience will be serving in the armed forces at sometime in the future and their fate rests in the hands of the decisions made by the president. When Kennedy left the school he was met by a group of Kaukauna policemen who escorted him to a waiting bus. He was asked for his autograph and shook hands.

   

April 6, 1960

Joseph F. “Doty” Bayorgeon was elected to an unprecedented eight term as mayor of Kaukauna. Only Charles Raught had served eight terms as mayor but they were not consecutive from 1898 to 1926.

Mayor Bayorgeon Still Is

City’s Vote-Getting Champ

  

MAYOR JOSEPH BAYORGEON

April 8, 1960

The Kaukauna High School forensic team scored 41 points at the Mid-Eastern Conference meet, taking first place for the third straight year. In A Division competition, Lynn Gerend with a serious declamation and Thomas Verhagen with an original oration won first places.

   

April 29, 1960

Quarterback Bart Starr has agreed to terms for the 1960 football year, according to Vince Lombardi the Packers head coach. Also agreeing to new terms were offensive end Gary Knafele and linebacker Ray Nitschke.