Time Machine Trip to October 1969

Kaukauna Times - By Lyle Hansen

October 1, 1969

Chief of Police William Nagel, Kaukauna Police Dept., today announced that his police force would begin to wear as part of their regular uniform the national flag of the United States. The Chief said, “The police officer today stands for the law and order in this community. He is the symbol of freedom, justice and protection for the law abiding. It is appropriate for us to wear and display our nations flag.”

October 19 at 12:01 am., the seven-number digital system will go into effect in the Kaukauna areas, according to the Wisconsin Telephone Company. This will allow more number facilities and assist in the problems that have occurred with the rapid growth of the Fox Valley area in the past years.

Joanne Kiffe, 21, of Kaukauna, died as result of being struck by a car as she sat along the roadside on Hillcrest drive on Kaukauna’s south side. She and a friend were traveling east about 2 am following a wedding reception. She got out of the car and was sitting by the road when she was struck. Funeral services were held at Holy Cross church Tuesday.

October 3, 1969

Police Chief William Nagel warned hunters today that hunting will not be allowed in the Thousand Island Area which is within the city limits.

October 8, 1969

An unidentified man held up the Consolidated Service Station on Lawe Street, Sunday night and got away with $393 in cash. The attendant on duty was returning from cleaning the rest room when a man wearing a stocking over his face came out of the back room holding a gun. 

October 17, 1969

On Tuesday members of the school faculty presented suggestions for student dress to the Board of Education. Their proposal and that of the KHS Student Council student will be considered by the board. Suggested wearing apparel for girls. A. Blouses, sweaters and skirts. B. Simple dresses, acceptable length. C. Undergarments and stocking tops not visible. D. Shorts and slacks not recommended. Suggested wear for Boys. A. wash pants, dress pants or blue jeans. B. Shirt and sweater. Shirt buttoned except for top button. No writing allowed on shirts except for school emblems. Haircuts with no sideburns or beards. 

October 22, 1969

A $50,000 gift to the Kaukauna Community Hospital Wednesday served as a springboard for the announcement of a new addition to the hospital, which will increase the size of the hospital by one third. A. M. Schmalz, retired vice president in charge of production at Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company, presented the check to Dr. George Boyd, president of the hospital board. At the left of Roger Anderson, hospital administrator and at right, James E. Bambery, secretary of the board.

October 24, 1969

Arnold Raymond Schuh, age 20, Freedom, Wi., was killed on Monday October 20, in Vietnam while serving with the 11^th Infantry Americal Division. Arnold graduated from Freedom High School with the class of 1967. He was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company before he entered the Army.

The ordination of a Catholic priest will take place for the first time in the City of Kaukauna when Rev. Thomas Wolf received holy orders at St. Aloysius Church Saturday. Father Sylvester Borusky, pastor of St. Aloysius, encourage everyone to come to witness the event.

October 29, 1969

Ken Van Dehy, Jr. Kaukauna, was recently promoted to Sp/4 in Vietnam, where he is serving as a draftsman with the 101^st Airborne Division.

October 31, 1969

The $1.8 million school bond issue won approval Tuesday as 2110 “yes” ballots were cast against 1,089 “no” ballots for the special referendum election. The board of education will be meeting Wednesday with plans for a new northside elementary school.

The Kaukauna High School cross country team are the Mid-Eastern conference champions for the third straight year. Standing left to right: Coach Don Jensen, Joe Vandenberg, John Courtney, Jeff Dreier, Karl Broeren, Lee Kalupa, Brian Jensen, Mike Verhagen and manager Toby Siebers. Kneeling are Mark Hoffman, James Sprangers, Norm Van Wychen, Team captain Bob Kneepkens, Leon Franzke, Ken Van Wychen, Jim Schmalz and Joe Jackels.

The Kaukauna Ghost volleyball team is one of the four best teams in the state. Pictured back row, left to right, Dave Kohls, Don Vanevenhoven, Mike Hackel, Steve Gehrman, Barry Schneider, John Rausch and Coach Dave Hash. Kneeling middle row are Ron Chamness, Bob Dekoch, John Kempen, Tim Flanagan and George Behnke. Sitting front row are Bill Smith, Barry O’Connor, Kevin Steffens, Jim Luedtke and Joe May.