Friday, September 22, 2017

Time Machine Trip to September 1957

September 4, 1957

The Braves final home stand of the 1958 season gets under way at County Stadium Friday. Manager Fred Haney says the pesty Chicago Cubs have been the Braves chief tormenters thus far this season.

Robert Derus claimed his ninth Valley Gold Club Championship yesterday in a sudden death playoff against Lew Cattanach in the 36-hole championship play-off. Derus copped a four on the 37th hole while Cattanach got a Bogey five.

Pfc. Donald W. Schepp, Little Chute, recently graduated from the eight-week school at Fort Chaffee, Ark. The 23-year-old soldier is a graduate of St. Norbert College.

James F. Gerrits, who is secretary of the Appleton Rifle and pistol club, returned from Washington D.C. after attending a two-day hearing on proposed legislation on firearms. Gerrits was one of 350 persons who opposed proposed laws that would require dealers selling ammunition and firearms be registered.

September 6, 1957
As of the end of last month Kaukauna was one home ahead of last year as far as building records. This year 47 permits were issued as compared to 46 last year. 

September 11, 1957
A large number of City and school officials were on hand Tuesday morning as the Thilmany Pulp and Paper company officially started production with the new Number 12 Paper machine. A. M. Schmalz vice president pressed the button which started the machine.

Nagel’s softball nine won a crucial game against Rich’s to take the 1957 City Softball loop championship by a 9-3 margin.  

September 13, 1957
A young man from Kaukauna has been brought into the spotlight of the entertainment world of the US Army this summer. Tom Mereness has captivated audience with his fine tenor voice. He is stationed at Fort Devens, Mass.



A proclamation setting the 3rd week of September as National Civil Defense week will be observed in Kaukauna according to Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon.




Spc3 Marvin Biese of Kaukauna a member of Brave company at Fort Sill, Okla. was recognized as the Company soldier of the month. Biese enter service in January of 1955.

John S. Gillis, Seaman, USN of Kaukauna returned to Long Beach, Calif. After a six-month cruise in the Pacific. He serves aboard the radar picket destroyer USS Henner.

September 18, 1957
The first paper machine was installed at the Thilmany Pulp & Paper company in 1889. Initially newsprint was manufactured for use in Chicago and Milwaukee. Later catalogue paper became the principal product with Montgomery Ward being the largest user. In 1891 the second machine was installed and ran for 65 years. In 1895 the first Yankee machine was installed and named the Flying Dutchman. Now Thilmany’s new Number 12 machine started today.   

The Green Ghosts of Holy Cross school defeated Green Bay 25 to 7. Nussbaum ran the opening kickoff 45 yards for a TD.

September 20, 1957
The new state laws have made many changes for Wisconsin motorist. One of these changes “No Passing” in zones marked with a yellow line on your side of the road. You will find them on hills where it is not possible to see a car in the opposite lane.

The Green Bay Packers, leaders in the league, with a 5-0 record will travel to Minneapolis Saturday night to engage the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last Saturday night they defeated the Washington Red Skins 20-17.

The highest series reported this season was a 700 fired by Wilmer Runge, while bowling with the Sherwood Sportsmen’s league at Miller’s in Sherwood. Games of 223, 265 and 212 chalk up the high series.

Army Pvt. Harold DeBruin, Little Chute, has completed basic training at Fort Benning, Ga.


September 25, 1957
Richard Benzschawel, Greenleaf, became king of the 108th annual Hollandtown Schut Sunday. Benzschawel brought down the bird on the 693rd shot of the event.

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts football team got off to a roaring start Friday evening as they stomped over the Shawano Indians by a 28-0 margin. 

September 27, 1957
Richard H. McCarty, 82, Kaukauna, died Wednesday evening at his home following an illness of several months duration. A prominent personage in Kaukauna's civic and fraternal life for many years, Mr. McCarty was also widely known throughout the state for his active participation in the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association, serving as its secretary for many years and as manager of the association's publication, the "Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Journal," until his retirement from the Kaukauna police force in 1936. He was appointed chief of police here in 1912.

Pfc. Douglas Pickens, Kaukauna, recently arrived in Hawaii and is now assigned to Tripler U.S. hospital. The 21-year-old soldier was a graduate of the 1954 class of Kaukauna High school.

CREWS OF THE KAUKAUNA Electric and Water Departments are shown installing new mercury vapor lighting system on East Second Street.



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