Time Machine Trip to November 1949

Kaukauna Times - by Lyle Hansen

November 2, 1949

The Boys Who Did It – Here are the huskies who carried the brunt of the Kaukauna High School attack this year and gave the Ghosts the NEW title and another undefeated year. In the top row are Bob Roloff, Doug George and Dave Zwick. Middle row are Mark Schommer, Hark Hough, Dave Stuiber and Jerry Klarer. Bottom row Pat Lehman, Dick Myrhum and Jerry Kroll. 

November 4, 1949

While doing a little fall work in his garden recently Julius “Dutch” Seiberlich, west Sixth Street, unearthed a bit a buried treasure. The article discovered was a badge in the form of a star, the word “Alderman” printed across the center of the badge and around it the words “City of Kaukauna”. John Coppes, Dodge street, was asked if he remembered when the Kaukauna alderman wore badges. He replied “Sure I do. I wore one myself.” Being elected alderman in the year 1897, it was given to the alderman giving them the authority to make arrests or at least break up fights.”

Petitions for police salary increases of $15 and firemen’s salary increases of $25 monthly, were received by Kaukauna City Council.

November 9, 1949

The Green Bay Packer band, under the direction of Wilner Burke, will present a concert and vaudeville show at 8:00 this evening in the Kaukauna High School auditorium for the benefit of the Kaukauna Hospital fund. The Rotary club of Kaukauna is sponsoring the appearance of the band here. All proceeds will be donated to the fund.

Packer Twirler Awarded Medal - Wilner Burke, director of the Green Bay packer band, awards a medal to Miss Dolores Vander Loop of Kaukauna in recognition of her outstanding work with the band.

There has been a lot of argument back and forth this season on whether the Green Bay Packer football team should stay in Green Bay or be moved to Milwaukee. Of course, most fans in this area want the team to remain in Green Bay. Bill Corum, New York columnist, wrote last week: “Great as Green Bay is as a team, loyal as the fans of the little town are, it can’t go on indefinitely being a big-league city it isn’t. Big city teams who draw a big gate at home do not like to play in Green Bay. New York has not played there for some years now and others are likely to take the same attitude.”

November 11, 1949

Cadet Donald A. Roloff of Kaukauna has been appointed a corporal in the United States Corps of Cadets at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Before being appointed to the Military Academy, Roloff served two years in the Air Force where he attained the rank of Sergeant.

Four Kaukauna Gridiron stars were chosen to the 1949 All-NEW league team by the league coaches. At the top are Pat Lehman and Mark Hoegh unanimous choices. In the bottom row are Dick Myrhum and Bob Roloff.

 

November 16, 1949

Postmaster Robert Grogan stated yesterday the old rate post card of one-and-one-half cent cannot be delivered this year. The new rate is two cents a postcard. 

November 23, 1949

Phil Haas, Kaukauna’s contribution to the Lawrence College football team paced his teammates in just about every offensive department during the year. The triple threat star headed the Vikings in rushing, passing and kicking. 

November 25, 1949

The body of Mrs. George Hermsen, 60, was found in the living room of her farm home on Maloney Road about two miles north of Kaukauna Wednesday night. She died as result of a stab wound. Sheriff Andrew Schiltz was directing a search for Robert Tracy, 29, Kaukauna, her son-in-law, who was believed to be at the home at the time the death took place.

1949 Chevrolet