Time Machine Trip to December 1967

December 1, 1967

Donald Rohlinger, Kaukauna, received the Silver Leaves of Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force on November 20th. Colonel Rohlinger is now stationed at the Pentagon, Washington D.C.  

Army Private First-Class Richard A. Vernon, Kaukauna, was assigned as a radar repairman with the 7^th Artillery near Schweinfurt, Germany.

Kaukauna high school first nine weeks straight “A” honor roll:

Seniors – Beth Bastian, Christine Kindler, Linda Otte, Kathryn Basteila, Robert Rutter, Janet Skromme, James Van Dyke and Vicki Weyers.

Juniors – Mark Beno, Danial Fink, Carla Giordana and Susan Schmidt.

Freshmen – George Behnke, Mary Czekalski, Cora Griffith, Patricia Niesen, Margaret Renn, Connie Schaumann and Kim Strauss.

December 5, 1967

Kaukauna will be one of the first five cities in the state to receive state aid for water pollution under the new state program. The city will receive $179,000 which will defray a full 25% of the total costs of the new sewage disposal plant which is now under construction.

Bishop Bona, head of the Green Bay Catholic diocese, died at the age of 79 Friday night in St. Vincent’s hospital, Green Bay after a lengthy illness.  

December 8, 1967

With but eight seconds remaining on the scoreboard clock, Don Chandler booted his third field goal to the Green Bay Packers a 30-27 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Individually Boyd Dowler continues his torrid pace, turning in his third 100-yard day while catching 3 passes and one touchdown against the Vikings. Bart Starr threw for 10 completions in 15 attempts for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns.

December 13, 1967

Roger Leick shelling a 246 game and a 637-series topped the Keglers of the Men’s Major League on Monday at the Bowling Bar.

The Kaukauna high school wrestling team won their second meet of the season against Marinette high school Wednesday night by a 39-11 margin in a meet held in Kaukauna.

The Kaukauna Ghosts carried over their hot scoring pace from the New London contest into the Saturday night’s game with the Red Raiders from Wisconsin Rapids but needed every bit of it as they were forced into an overtime period. The Ghosts outscored Rapids 14-2 and won 93-81. Dick Carstens came up with an outstanding performance racking up 26 points and 22 rebounds. Dennis Spice scored 24 points and guard Ron Vock scored 21 points.

December 15, 1967

Three Kaukauna men were ordered to report for duty by the Outagamie County Selective Service Board this month. They are Robert G. Heilman, Darold R. Schaetz and Dwayne G. Hendricks.  

December 20, 1967

Kaukauna had a relatively easy time defeating the Sheboygan North varsity wrestling match at Sheboygan Thursday. The final score was 32-14 to give the Ghosts their fifth win of the season against two losses and a tie. Dan Rogers, Gary Gartman and Mike Pomeroy had pins for Kaukauna in the match.

The Kaukauna Police Department reported an attempted break in at Schaff’s Jewelry Store on Wisconsin Ave. The method of entry was to remove the cylinder of the lock on the front door. The robbers must have been frightened off after removing the cylinder.

The Kaleidoscope Coffeehouse now in its second month of operation has already proven itself to be a very popular and much-needed meeting place for the youth of Kaukauna.

John D. Weiland, Kaukauna, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation from Officer Training School at Lackland AFB, Tex. The lieutenant has been selected through examinations to be assigned to Vance AFB, Okla., for training as a pilot.

Private Donald A. Rademacher, 23, Kaukauna, completed a nine week pay specialist course at the Army Finance School, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. Pvt. Rademacher received his B.B.A. degree in business administration in 1966 from St. Norbert College, West De Pere.

December 22, 1967

Three Eagle Scouts were awarded at a Troop 31 court of honor at the Holy Cross School dining room Sunday. The new Eagles seated are, left to right, Barry O’Connor, Philip DeBruin and Evan Schuh. Behind them are their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. O’Connor, Mr. and Mrs. Carl DeBruin, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schuh.

Ken Roloff has been named as the new head football coach at Kaukauna High School following a special meeting of the school board Tuesday night Roloff will replace Harry Wilson, who resigned from the position on November 5.

Miss Shirley M. Roome, Kaukauna, has completed ten weeks of basic training at the Recruit Training Command Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Maryland. Miss Roome, a graduate of Kaukauna High School will be reporting to the U.S. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas.

  

December 27, 1967

Every member of the Boy Scout Troop 104, St. Aloysius, advanced in rank at the Court of Honor held Monday night. There was one Eagle Scout award, the highest award in scouting, was awarded to Robin Wittman.