Time Machine Trip to October 1960

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

It’s that time again to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and make trip back in to the past.  

Time Machine Traveler Claire Verhagen will be sitting in the driver’s seat operating the Time Machine for this trip so hold on. The big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back to Kaukauna’s south side.  We are out front of the Kaukauna Times building on Main Street.    

 We have gone back to in October of 1960.

·        Giddings and Lewis has moved the manufacture of Bickford products to Kaukauna.

·        Bruce “Bucky” Bay’s blasting running attack lead the Ghost’s to victory over Two Rivers.

·        The state has approved plans for an addition to the Kaukauna Hospital.

·        The Packers defeated the San Francisco 49’ers in Milwaukee.

 For the music Lovers these are the hits this month.

Mister Custer – Larry Verne

https://youtu.be/vXuPJNXjlRM?list=RDvXuPJNXjlRM

Lyle Hansen, newspaper inserting crew, has left the newspapers for us by the front door of the Kaukauna Times. Let’s see what’s in the news this month. 

Your old newsman - Lyle Hansen

October 5, 1960

The Kaukauna Ghosts threw up a stonewall defense against the Neenah Rockets defeating them 6-0. The only touchdown of the game was that scored by running back Bob Wurdinger. Pete Bachhuber’s extra point attempt was partially deflected. The loss for Neenah was their first on their home field in seven years. The Ghosts lead the division with a 3-0 record.

October 7, 1960

During the month of September, the Kaukauna fire Department made a total of five emergency runs and answered nineteen ambulance calls. The Police department conducted a total of 76 investigations according to reports issued by fire Chief William Haupt and police Chief Harold Engerson.

October 12, 1960

Giddings and Lewis, a 100-year old builder of machine tools in Fond du Lac has moved the manufacture of its Bickford line of drilling products to the newly enlarged quarters in Kaukauna. With the move key personnel and the newest machines will be moved here.

Sparked by the blasting running attack of Bruce “Bucky” Bay the Kaukauna Ghosts collected their fourth straight win with a victory over the Two Rivers Raiders 26-0. Kaukauna is in first place in the conference.

  

October 14, 1960

With the traditional parade of floats the 1960 Homecoming festivities will get underway this evening. Queen Susan West and her attendants Abbie Brenzel and Lois Woelz will be a special attraction of the parade. The Ghost team will take their 3-0 record against the Shawano Indians being 1-2 this year.

October 19, 1960

The Kaukauna Ghost football team out scored the Shawano Indians 19-0 before a huge Homecoming crowd Friday evening. This being the third straight shut out for the Ghosts. The Frosh team defeated Menasha 26-0 Thursday evening and led the league with their 2-0 record.

“People buy the newspaper because it covers their home town news and other items which they can get only in the home town paper” stated Carl Hansen, editor of the Kaukauna Times. Mr. Hansen was interviewed by Judith Weber a student at Kaukauna High School as part of the students taking over writing the news stories at the Newspaper this week. Mr. Hansen also stated that over 91% of the people in Kaukauna receive the paper before breakfast on Wednesday and Friday morning.

  

October 26, 1960

Mrs. Peter Biersteker of Little Chute died at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband along with 3 daughters, two step-daughters, seven step-sons, 69 grandchildren and 83 great-grandchildren.

The New London Bulldogs gave the Kaukauna Ghosts their roughest game of the 1960 season Friday evening. The Ghost squeaked by with a 7-6 win in the 4^th quarter. Kaukauna remains undefeated with a 5-0 record in the conference.

  

October 28, 1960

The state of Wisconsin has approved plans for an addition to the Hospital, according to Mrs. Bernice Elliott, Hospital administer. The cost of the addition was tentatively set at $200,000.

The Green Bay Packers defeated the San Francisco 49’ers 41-14 at Milwaukee this past Sunday. “It’s the first time we’ve run and passed together” stated Coach Vince Lombardi. “It would have to be the best game we’ve played”. Veteran Packer tackle Dave Hanner played in his 100^th game since joining the club as a rookie in 1952.

BART STARR, Green Bay Packer quarterback had a few words of advice for the Galloping Ghosts’ Monday evening as the Lions’ Club held its annual KHS football banquet at the Elks club rooms. Left to right includes KHS fullback, Bob Wurdinger, halfback Bruce “Bucky” Bay, quarterback Ken Kavanaugh, half back Fred Steger, Starr and guard Pete Bachhuber extra point booting specialist. (Times Photo)