August 1, 1956
A five-run eighth inning rally Sunday pulled
one out of the fire as the league leading locals down Reedsville 6-2 at the
Dodge Street ballpark. The big eighth inning began with a Gene Wittman double
off the right-field fence. Tom Nytes followed with a single which scored
Wittman. Nytes stole second and came in
on a single by Dick Jaeger after the second out was made VanderVelden singled
and Harry Wilson went to first after being hit with a pitched ball. A wild
pitch brought in Jaeger and advanced the two runners. The final two runs in the
match were scored as Elmer Kobs doubled off the fence and both VanderVelden and
Wilson scored.
Today marks the beginning of the summer season
although the entire month of August and part of September remains as the
traditional vacation. Various groups are making preparation for autumn. The
gradual change in the sports picture from baseball and softball to football,
basketball and bowling are coming more and more evident every day.
Reasonably warm days and a special Fun Day at
the, swimming pool last week helped boost the seasons attendance by 5633
according to a report issued this week by assistance recreation director Ms.
Mary Jane Appleton. To date the summer weather
has been anything but “summery” most of the season jackets, slacks and shoes
were the order of the day.
August 3, 1956
Vince Roloff, Pres. of the Badger Northland
company of Kaukauna along with 20 other men from Wisconsin in 10 from Minnesota
will leave the United States September 9 for a visit to Russia and other
European countries to inspect industrial installations in those countries.
A week from today the Kaukauna Girl Scout Camp
Winnecomac will complete its third season of operation at its location
southeast of Kaukauna, this year having entertained an estimate 525 Brownie and
Intermediate scouts. The camp went into operation for the first time during the
summer of 1954.
August 8, 1956
The Kaukauna Community Hospital executive board
unanimously recommended to the hospital board that the hospital be completed
according to the original plans. This would mean the building of the second
story over the one story section. The final decision on the proposal will be
made at the August 17 board meeting. At
the present time the hospital is a 40 bed institution and an addition would
make it 52 bed hospital.
The Kaukauna Klubbers Sunday continued their
winning season in the Fox River Valley league as they romped to a 5-2 score
over Freedom at the Dodge Street Park. Lefty Joe Van Linn made his final
appearance of the season in the match before entering military service. Van
Linn, who has started every game this season and almost every game of the last
three seasons, outdid himself at the plate tapping out four hits including a
triple in five trips to the plate.
August 15, 1956
Peter J. Bergmans,
former president of the Kaukauna Lumber and Manufacturing company, died early
Tuesday at his home at the age of 75. He began working at the lumber company
when it was situated at the water power site beside the Thilmany upper mill
when he was a boy of 15. He was in the employment of the Janssen's brothers and
their father John operators of the saw mill, yard and woodworking plant. He
would recall the great satisfaction of participating in the planning of
churches, schools, public buildings and hundreds of homes in Kaukauna in his 49
years in the lumber business.
August 17, 1956
Bows were drawn and arrows flew this week as
Kaukauna archers lined up to take part in the recreation department sponsored
archery tournament. First place in the senior tournament was taken by Tom
Lindemuth with a score of 441 on 87 hits. Taking honors in the Junior division
was David Schommer with his score of 291 on 59 hits. Ten boys received award
badges, they were: Cliff Nushardt, Lee Jacob, Bill VanderPas, Jim Lettau, Jim
Nushardt, Tom Siebers, Leroy Van Dera, Lee Haas and Eugene DeGroot.
By the summer of 1957, that portion of Highway
96 which runs from Lawe Street to the city limits will have been radically changed.
Several properties will have to be moved to make room for the new road. The
Depot grocery, Mugs and Bob's Tavern and the Feller Warehouse will have to be
removed completely and parts of the Benotch Fuel buildings must be removed or
relocated.
One of the Fox River Valley's favorite baseball
players Louie “Butch” Thein of Kimberly was honored at a special Appreciation
Night game at the Kimberly ballpark August 18. The veteran, who cavorted on the
diamond for many seasons, was a member of the Little Chute club in 1916 when
the Dutchman took the pennant. Such diamond stars as Marty and Boots Lamers,
Rube Verstegen, manager Lewis Manhebach, “Stub” Peters and many more were all
members of the clubs during “Butch’s” days.
The Kaukauna Junior
American Legion baseball squad Left to right back row: Karl Frank, Ken Sanders,
John Smith, Glenn Weyenberg, Jack Coenen, Russ Arts, Jim Martzahl, Bud Baumgartner
and Harry Wilson, team coach, Front row Ron Vandenberg, Cal Welch, Jerome
DeBruin, Bob DeBruin, Ed Schaefer, Andy Whittaker, Duane Pahl, Ed Wettstein and
Gary Vanevenhoven. (Times Photo)
First place in the cadet girls’ Archery
tournament sponsored by the recreation department was taken this year by Lindy
Kemp. Lindy collected a total of 163 points of 41 target hits. In the senior
class Judy Jacobson claimed first place honors with her score of 189 on 46
target hits.
August 22, 1956
Eight county young man, including two from
Kaukauna and one from Little Chute, reported for induction in the Armed Forces
on Thursday, August 16. Kaukaunans where David J. Berens, Desnoyer Street and
Wayne J. Newhouse Route 2 and the Little Chute youth was Roger J. Dercks,
McKinley Street. The local draft board
reminds all area youths they must register for the draft within five days of
their 18th birthday.
August 29, 1956
Tragedy struck in Kaukauna at about 10:40
Saturday morning as two workmen were killed when the side of a sanitary sewer
trench collapsed on Oakridge Avenue. The men were in the process of installing
shoring to hold up the sides of the trench. Joseph Mathis, Jr., 36, and Francis
Otte, 33, both of Kaukauna were employees of the Van Daalwyk excavating in
grading company.
Eugene DeGroot, 13, Kaukauna, competed in the
State Fair championship twirling contest at West Allis, August 22. He received
first place and was presented with the Governor’s trophy and named “Wisconsin's
Junior Boy Champion for 1956”.
Results of the archery tournament held last
week by the Kaukauna recreation Department are as follows: first Place winner
boys’ senior division was Mike Lintner, Neenah, who score was 492 with 96 hits.
Second place winner was Dick Schuh, Kaukauna, with 96 hits had total score of
477. Other winners were Cliff Nushart, Kaukauna, 3rd place, Joe
Lamers, Kaukauna, 4th place, Bob Casper, Green Bay, 5th place, Jim
Jansen, Kaukauna, 6th place Eugene DeGroot Kaukauna 7th place and Roger Leick,
Kaukauna, 8th place winner.
One of the winners of the prize awards in the
second annual popsicle Western Round-up contest was a Kaukauna girl. She is
Lynn Chizek, Meade Street. Young Lynn competed with thousands of contestants
from all over the United States and Canada and won a pair of Western boots in
the seventh week contest.
August 31, 1956
The spiraling trend in Wisconsin's traffic fatalities
this year has shown a leveling off during July, according to the motor vehicle
Department safety division. With 91 traffic facilities represent an increase of
6% over July of last year while the June toll of 113 was an increase of 74%
over June 1955.
The Junior Softball Champions in the Recreation
Dept. League this year are the White Sox’s. Right in front row are Tom Otte,
Mark Rabideau, Jerry Kobussen, Lee Jacques and Fred Steger. Second row are Gary
McGoey, John Lambie, Dick Skibba, Leigh Wachel and Roger Leick.
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