Saturday, April 20, 2019

Time Machine Trip to April 1949


By Lyle Hansen

April 1, 1949

Miss Marian Kelly, assistant librarian at Kaukauna’s Free Public library for the last 46 years terminated her duties at the library yesterday. Miss Kelly was honored at a Silver tea Wednesday afternoon which was given for her by the library board.

The public is invited to attend the official three day opening and dedication of the newly constructed Moose clubrooms, which will get underway with public inspection and open house from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. today.

On April 4 Mereness I.G.A. at 111 2nd street will change hands. The new owner, Harvey C. Doering will assume the management of the business. The well-established business will continue as the Doering I.G.A. Store.

Richard Myrhum has been named “King” of the annual Junior prom to be held this year on May 6. To reign with his as his “Queen,” he has chosen Ruth Van de Loo.

Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon in a statement released to the press today stated that the city of Kaukauna is only $5000 in debt. He explained if the proposed swimming pool is built, it would cost the taxpayers an average of $3 per year for the average home owner for a period of 10 years. The council started action on a swimming pool following a mandate from the electors when they voted 1933 to 744 in favor of it in the fall of 1946.

April 6, 1949
Jack DeBruin, 17, Kaukauna, suffered a broken rib late Monday afternoon in an accident which occurred at the corner of Lawe and Garfield streets. His motorcycle collided with a car driven by William Deno of Hilbert. The Deno car backed out of a driveway on to Lawe street when the accident occurred. 

April 8, 1949
Coach Fred Barribeau announced a list of 19 members of his highly-successful 1949 boxing aggregation who will be awarded letters for their performances during the recent unbeaten season. The list includes Co-Captain Gene Schiedermayer and Jerry Lizon, Cliff Hinkens, Harold Wirth, Duane Hennes, Jim Simon and Karl Lindstrom all seniors. Bob Roloff, Dick Myrhum, Dick Richter and Ken Robel, juniors; Dave Berens, Dave Zwick, Howie Fenske, John Noonan, Barney Lamers and Chuck Velte, sophomores; and Bob Miller and Ken Roloff, freshman.

April 13, 1949
Asher Shorey, basketball coach at Kaukauna High School has resigned his position at the school. He plans to complete his work in the graduate school at the University of Wisconsin. He has had two successful years as head basketball coach.


Henry J. Esler, 70, Chief of the Kaukauna Fire Department for the last 15 years has submitted his resignation to the city. Esler became a full-time employee of the Kaukauna Fire Department in 1922 and prior to that time he served as a volunteer fireman beginning in 1896. Esler stated that it was his father, Fireman Peter Esler, who encouraged him to enter the profession.






Home Supply Company established at the corner of Lawe street and Green Bay Road, Kaukauna, including Lumber and Millwork structure on the right. To the front is the store and display room. 

Spring, when a young man’s fancy turns to love and baseball, is finally here. Ever since baseball first began in Kaukauna way back in 1885, the ball park has been preparing  itself for the summertime sport. A team from Kaukauna first entered a league in 1902, when Kaukauna played in the old state league. Kaukauna competed in the league until 1940. The ballpark has been altered with the passing of years. Three different grandstands were built the present one being built in 1922 after a flood swept the ball grounds and grandstands away.  Lights were erected at the field in 1935 where they were used for baseball games and for the high school football games.

April 15, 1949

Charles Scheer was presented a VFW gold ring in recognition of his service as chaplain of the post for the past ten years. Retiring commander, George Giesbers was also presented a gift. Don Wenzel was installed as commander of Electric City post No. 3319, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

April 20, 1949
Sergeant First Class Jean R. Benway, Kaukauna, who is stationed with the Ordnance Section Headquarters of the Eight Army in Japan, writes that she is now attending military justice classes.  Sgt. Benway reenlisted in the Women’s Army corps  February of this year.

April 22, 1949
“Ol’ Mr. Stork,” was really busy during the first three months of 1949. Records indicate that a total of 63 babies were born to Kaukauna parents during that period. Of the total 36 were sons, future “football stars” 27 were daughters future “little homemakers.”


The Cobra Patrol of St. Mary’s Troop 27 is shown applying first aid to patient Peter Berens, a member of Cub Pack 27, during the East District first meet. Pictured left to right, John Schultz, Earl Jacoby, John Berens, kneeling rear, James Weyenberg, Edward Oliva, Judge, Mark Reichel and James Van De Loo. Cub Scout Dennis Weyenberg far right awaits his turn as a patient.   


1949 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible





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