Time Machine Trip to May 1960

Kaukauna Times - May 1960

May 4, 1960

The latest survey made by the Veterans Administration indicates there are 479,000 veterans residing in Wisconsin. 3000 Spanish-American War and Indians War’s - 69,000 World War I – 101,000 Korean Conflicts – 306,000 World War II

May 11, 1960

The rains and snow swelled the Fox River to near record levels this week. The water is lapping over the bridge on Elm Street and the railroad trestle extending to Thilmany. The mill parked eight gondolas of freight cars filled with pulpwood on the railroad bridge to hold it down in case the river became more turbulent. 

May 13, 1960

Four residents of the Soviet Union were visitors in Kaukauna this week. They had come to tour the Badger Northland plant and see the equipment that their country had purchased. They are currently touring America for 31 days looking at farm equipment.

May 25, 1960

Vince Lombardi general manager and head coach of the Green Bay Packers announced today the Packers have set a record in tickets sales for the fourth straight year. He says that as many as 30,000 of the 32,000 seats may be sold as season tickets this year.

May 27, 1960

The Kaukauna High School Baseball team captured its third Mid-Eastern co-championship on Tuesday afternoon as they defeated Neenah, 4-3 in a make-up match which was the season's finale.

May 30, 1960

Memorial Day featured a parade up the Lawe Street Bridge to the Veterans Park across from Park School. Captain Robert Niesen of the Air Force was the officer of the day. Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon made the opening remarks of the service. The Kaukauna High School band played under the direction of Elwood Bleick following the opening remarks. Miss Paula Koch read Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. Miss Janet Spice recited the poem “Flanders Field” and Miss Sharon Spice recited ‘Reply to Flanders Field”. Members of the VFW fired a salute to the fallen comrades.

Memorial Day Parade - 1960

Reigning royalty at the Junior Prom are Queen Donna Biese and King Neil Weyenberg both members of the junior class.

The 1960 Galloping Ghost cinder crew. Front row, left to right, are Pat McCormick, Mike Nagan, Jim Zuelzke, Roger Nussbaum, Dennis Priebe, Bruce Ludke, Bill Jirikowic, Jim Koepke, and manager Steve Blair. Second row, Ed Keberlein, Dale Buchberger, Dan Van Able, Ted Eiting, Tom Haen, Norm Eppinger, Dave Barribeau, Dale Van Dyke, Gary MacFarlain, Dave Schommer and Doug Ludvigsen. In the back row, head coach Ralph Karst, manager Pat Campbell, Merle Hammond, Chuck Dorn, Milo Straus, Mark Asman, Paul Ozburn, Jerry Jakl, Bob Lace, Tom Wolf, and assistant coach Bruce Warner.  

 

A NEW LOOK in the Kaukauna industrial scene this spring is the front of Kaukauna’s Badger Northland company. When completed the sign will read Badger Northland, Inc., in large white scrip lettering on a salmon background, with dark blue trim.

1960 Fords

Sunliner

Thunderbird