Time Machine Trip to November 1968

By Lyle Hansen

November 1, 1968

Social Security should be kept out of partisan politics if the system is to be preserved, Rep. John Byrnes said in Kaukauna Tuesday night. He serves on the committee to improve the Social security system. Proposals suggested by Democrat vice-president Humphrey that we revert the funds to the general fund to finance new benefits would lead to the destruction of Social Security.

The Kaukauna High School varsity football team named their most valuable and honorary season captains this week. The 1968 Galloping Ghosts finished the season with a 1-4-3 record for the year. Elected offensive captains for 1968 were junior Steve Dreier and senior Dave Bruehl. Defensive captains named were Don Heindl and Pat Brautigan.

November 6, 1968

The Hollandtown Golden Raiders closed their season in grand style Saturday by defeating Holy Innocence of Manitowoc 34-0. The Raiders finished the season undefeated with a 12-0 mark. 

Word from Vincent Rohlf, now residing in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, has been received announcing his retirement as President and General Manager of Badger Northland, Inc. Rohlf stated, “This concludes twenty years for the company that started with an idea and dream that created the great institution it is today.”

November 8, 1968

Postmaster Robert Grogan today issued a reminder to all mailers of the change in postal rates for the Christmas season. The holiday mailings require a 6c stamp.

Kaukauna voters turned out in record numbers Tuesday and the majority voted Democratic. Kaukauna has a total of 5175 registered voters of whom 4613 voted. Republican Richard Nixon was elected President of the United States. He and his vice president Spiro Agnew will take office in January.

Bart Starr completed 10 of 18 passes last Saturday against Chicago – one for 50 yards to Carroll Dale. Elijah Pitts added 43 yards in 10 carries. The Packers lost to Chicago 13-10.

November 13, 1968

Cadet Stanley C. Plzak, of Kaukauna, a member of the Army ROTC was honored this week at the University of Wisconsin. Cadet Plzak was awarded the title of “Distinguished Military Student” by Colonel Edwin G. Pike, professor of Military Science. Cadet Plzak graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1965 and will be commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army upon completion of the ROTC program.

November 15, 1968

Little Chute’s new post office will be dedicated Sunday. The flag – one that has once flown over the Capital at Washington – will be raised by Postmaster Norbert Kilsdonk. The new post office was built under a new program where the building is privately owned and leased to the federal government.

November 20, 1968

Marine Lance Corporal James B. Ardinger, 20, of Kaukauna is serving with the Marine Observation Squadron-Two, a unit of the First Marine Aircraft Wing in Viet Nam.

The Kaukauna-Little Chute Chorus will perform tomorrow evening at the Kaukauna Civic Auditorium. Pictured front row are Ambrose Couillard, Ken Felton, Bill Zornow, Henry Hietpas, Jake Lamers, Ken Brighum, Joe Cappaert, Bob Jansen and Dick Hermsen. Second row, Father Mike Murphy, Bob Currie, Frank Knutzen, Gordon Vandenberg, Art Lamers, John Scherer, Jack Hermsen, Reuben Ott, Shelton Niquette, Clem Vandenberg and director Keith Eifler. Back row, Ray Schmidt, Bill Van Handel, Irv Van Handel, Pat Duffy, Bob Fischer, Rich Van Handel, Don Gehring, Gene Hammen, Dodge Bruch and Harold Vandenberg. 

Michael J. Baisch is the lone Kaukaunan to report for the two years active duty in the U. S. Army for the Outagamie County draftees for November.

The drug problem that is growing in the nation as well as the state of Wisconsin had found its way into the Fox Valley area and Kaukauna, according to a recent survey.

Oshkosh High School spoiled Kaukauna’s 1968-69 debut on its home floor Friday evening as they downed the Ghosts by a final 69-50 margin. Kaukauna’s Dave LaBorde, senior forward took the game scoring honors with a total of 21 points. Leon Franzke followed with 15 points. The Ghosts shooting just 35.4 from the floor contributed to the loss.

November 26, 1968

Lines at Parcel post windows will be shorter if Christmas gifts have the proper ZIP Code in the mailing address. Postmaster Robert Grogan reminded mailers that postage for a package is determined by the ZIP Code number.

November 28, 1968

The dedication at the new Combined Locks Post Office will take place Sunday, according to James R. Schroeder, postmaster. A flag that had flown over the nation’s capital will be raised of the new building. The Kimberly high school dance band will furnish the music for the event. 

The newest members of the Thilmany Quarter Century Club.