By Lyle Hansen
December 4, 1968
Major Kenneth J. Krueger, Kimberly, has
received his second award of the U. S. Air Force Commendation Medal at Randolph
AFB, Texas. Major Krueger was decorated for meritorious service as a personnel
officer at Oslo, Norway.
December 6, 1968
The Kaukauna Ghosts matmen took their second
victory of the season Wednesday evening in a narrow 31-23 contest with
Marinette High. Getting the points for Kaukauna were Dan Rogers, Don Bloy, Dan
Romenesko and Steve Dreier.
The Kaukauna High School
varsity squad. The Galloping Ghosts this year finished with a 1-1-3 record.
Front row, Paul Fassbender, Pat Brautigan, Jay Kobussen, Joe Roberts, Bernie
Van Zeeland, Gary Mathis, Don Heindel, Jim Mulry, Dan Romenesko, Dave Deering
and Gary Effa. Back row assistant coach John Stock, manager Dale Nagan, Ken
Hietpas, Dave LaBorde, Steve Dreier, Dennis Riemer, Neil Geiger, Phil DeBruin,
Jon Hoffman, Dan Femal, Dan Egan, Tom Giordana, Jerry Dercks, Mike DeBruin,
Jeff Van Asten, Dale Leitzke, Dave Bruehl, Jim Biese, Gary Weyers and head coach
Ken Roloff.
Bay Packers were denied possession of first
place by the San Francisco 49’ers last Sunday and with the defeat were dropped
into third place in the Central Division a half game out of first.
December 11, 1968
Raymond E. Vils, Kaukauna High graduate,
just had a book of poems entitled “Offshore Water Fishmen” published.
The Kaukauna High cagers rebounded strongly
from their Friday night defeat at the hands of Menasha and played their finest
game of the season Saturday and notching their initial victory of the campaign
over New London in a 70-58 romp. Kaukauna lead in individual scoring by senior
forward Dave LaBorde with 19 points. Jack Kemp rammed through for sixteen
points Sean Rohan and Al Borchardt collected 12 points and Leon Franzke got 11
markers.
Gary Weyers, Kaukauna
youth, was awarded his Eagle badge at the Sunday Court of Honor held by Scout
Troop 31 of Holy Cross. The Eagle award is the highest attainable honor in
scouting. Along with Gary are his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Weyers, Scoutmaster
Roger Hietpas and Assistant Scoutmaster Clayton McCabe.
December 13, 1968
Marine Pfc. George W. Gast, Kaukauna, is
serving with Marine air base squadron 16 a unit of the first Marine aircraft
wing in Vietnam.
C. R. Seaborne, Sr., former executive vice
president of Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company of Kaukauna has announced his
retirement from the Board of Directors of the company according to J. E. Thomas
Thilmany's president. Seaborne had started with Thilmany in 1918.
December 18, 1968
Jean Ann Alger, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George Alger, Kaukauna, died Sunday evening following an auto accident on
County trunk “Q” East of Kaukauna. Miss Alger, a passenger in the auto, was a sophomore
at Kaukauna High School and a lifelong resident of the city.
December 24, 1968
Airman 1st Class John J. Hoersch, Kaukauna, has
been recognized for his outstanding accomplishments during the 1968 hurricane
season as a member of the famed U. S. Air Force “Hurricane Hunters.” Airman
Hoersch, and autopilot repairman, was assigned to the 53rd Weather
Reconnaissance Squadron, Puerto Rico.
Santa Claus arrived in
the city to greet youngsters and discover what they want for Christmas this
year. Shown above meeting Santa are Sara and Mark Hansen, children of Mr. and
Mrs. Lyle Hansen of Kaukauna.
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