Kaukauna Times - By Lyle Hansen
July 1, 1969
Lions Club officers
looking forward to their projects for the 1969- “70 period. The new
administration is headed by Dr. William Keller, front center. Others seated
left to right are Floyd Pendleton, Robert Smith, Keller, Harold Roloff, Robert
Derus. Standing are Carl Strenn, Ronald Miller, Francis Weeks, Maurice Emperor,
Larry Verhagen, and Tony Zenisek.
Rain lightning and high winds that began last
Thursday night in Kaukauna carried through the weekend with another storm.
Sunday created various problems with the city operations. The most violent
storm took place Thursday evening with over 2 inches of rain accumulating
before it ended. According to Norbert Randerson, Manager of the Kaukauna
Electric and Water Department a power outage on the north side lasted about an
hour.
July 3, 1969
William H. Campbell, Kaukauna, was
promoted on May 5th to Major in the U.S. Army. Campbell completed a tour of
duty in Vietnam on April 29th, having served as Troop Commander in the 9th
division, south of Saigon. The army is presently sending him to school at
Lubbock, Texas.
July 9, 1969
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
yesterday granted the Kaukauna Electric Department a general rate increase with
an overall hike of approximately 12.4%. The rate increase is the first for the
area served by the KE&W in 57 years, however several rate reductions have
taken place since then.
July 11, 1969
The Rev. Roger L. Wentz has submitted his
resignation as pastor of Immanuel United Church of Christ, Kaukauna effective August 31. He has served as pastor of Immanuel since January 1st, 1959.
Hammermill Paper Company, Erie, Pennsylvania,
which earlier this year acquired Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company, Kaukauna
announced this week that sales and earnings reached a new record for the 1st
24-week period of the year. Net income rose to $6.1 million from $5.5 for the
same period last year.
Paul West of Kaukauna has been notified from the
embassy of Finland, that he will be presented the countries Order of the Lion. A
letter received by West said that the award will be given in recognition of
your meritorious service rendered in promoting the relations between Finland
and United States of America. West is the vice president of the pulp and paper
production of the Thilmany Pulp and Paper mill.
A firm operating two Fox Cities plastic plants
is locating in Kaukauna to combine and expand operations, Mayor Gilbert
Anderson announced this week. XYZ Corp
began moving into their new location at 505 island Street.
July 16, 1969
Sergeant John Nytes, Kaukauna, was awarded the
Bronze Star for outstanding meritorious service while serving in Vietnam. He is
presently attached to the 25th division at Cu Chi.
July 23, 1969
After being slowed by a wet and cold June,
Dutch Elm disease is again making its impact felt on the Kaukauna Elm
population this summer. According to city Forester Victor Luedke there were 35
diseased trees on record as of July 13 this year with 33 removed thus far.
Kaukauna's Lectro-Lite Majorette Corps, a newly
organized group here, is continuing to put a sparkle on Kaukauna's dot on the
map, the most recent glitter being the first-place trophy won last Saturday in
the National Baton Twirling Association competition held in South Milwaukee.
Kaukauna joined forces
with their countrymen and people around the world in watching last weekend’s
moon landing on television. The reaction of Kaukauna was much the same as the
world over and can be summed up in one word - - “great!”
July 25, 1969
William Rogers, Kaukauna assemblyman announced
the citation commending former Kaukauna Police Chief Harold Engerson or his 41
years of public service to the people of Kaukauna was passed by the state
legislature recently.
July 30, 1969
Kaukauna Fire Chief William Haupt announced this
retirement yesterday after thirty years of service with the Fire Department.
Haupt’s retirement will be effective August 30. Haupt has served as chief since
1952. He began as a substitute with the department in 1937 and became a
full-time fireman in 1941.
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