Time Machine Trip to October 1960

Kaukauna Times - October 1960

By Lyle Hansen

October 5, 1960

The Kaukauna Ghosts threw up a stonewall defense against the Neenah Rockets defeating them 6-0. The only touchdown of the game was that scored by running back Bob Wurdinger. Pete Bachhuber’s extra point attempt was partially deflected. The loss for Neenah was their first on their home field in seven years. The Ghosts lead the division with a 3-0 record.

October 7, 1960

During the month of September, the Kaukauna Fire Department made a total of five emergency runs and answered nineteen ambulance calls. The Police department conducted a total of 76 investigations according to reports issued by fire Chief William Haupt and police Chief Harold Engerson.

Giddings and Lewis, a 100-year old builder of machine tools in Fond du Lac has moved the manufacture of its Bickford line of drilling products to the newly enlarged quarters in Kaukauna. With the move key personnel and the newest machines will be moved here.

October 12, 1960

Sparked by the blasting running attack of Bruce “Bucky” Bay the Kaukauna Ghosts collected their fourth straight win with a victory over the Two Rivers Raiders 26-0. Kaukauna is in first place in the conference.

October 14, 1960

With the traditional parade of floats the 1960 Homecoming festivities will get underway this evening. Queen Susan West and her attendants Abbie Brenzel and Lois Woelz will be a special attraction of the parade. The Ghost team will take their 3-0 record against the Shawano Indians being 1-2 this year.

October 19, 1960

“People buy the newspaper because it covers their hometown news and other items which they can get only in the hometown paper” stated Carl Hansen, editor of the Kaukauna Times. Mr. Hansen was interviewed by Judith Weber a student at Kaukauna High School as part of the students taking over writing the news stories at the Newspaper this week. Mr. Hansen also stated that over 91% of the people in Kaukauna receive the paper before breakfast on Wednesday and Friday morning.

A new 50 star flag was presented recently to the Kaukauna Community Hospital by Post 41 of the American Legion. Taking part in the brief presentation ceremonies were Steven Andrejeski, Mrs. Bernice Elliot, hospital administrator, Al Marzahl immediate past commander, William Schmitz, and commander Arthur Gandt.

The Kaukauna Ghost football team outscored the Shawano Indians 19-0 before a huge Homecoming crowd Friday evening. This being the third straight shutout for the Ghosts. The Frosh team defeated Menasha 26-0 Thursday evening and led the league with their 2-0 record.

October 26, 1960

The New London Bulldogs gave the Kaukauna Ghosts their roughest game of the 1960 season Friday evening. The Ghost squeaked by with a 7-6 win in the 4^th quarter. Kaukauna remains undefeated with a 5-0 record in the conference.

A new shoe store to be known as Michael’s Footwear will soon begin operations on Wisconsin Avenue. Michael Gerharz, Jr., is shown touching up some trim on the front window. The store is expected to open this month.

October 28, 1960

The state of Wisconsin has approved plans for an addition to the Hospital, according to Mrs. Bernice Elliott, Hospital administer. The cost of the addition was tentatively set at $200,000.

The Green Bay Packers defeated the San Francisco 49’ers 41-14 at Milwaukee this past Sunday. “It’s the first time we’ve run and passed together” stated Coach Vince Lombardi. “It would have to be the best game we’ve played”. Veteran Packer tackle Dave Hanner played in his 100^th game since joining the club as a rookie in 1952.

BART STARR, Green Bay Packer quarterback had a few words of advice for the Galloping Ghosts’ Monday evening as the Lions’ Club held its annual KHS football banquet at the Elks club rooms. Left to right includes KHS fullback, Bob Wurdinger, halfback Bruce “Bucky” Bay, quarterback Ken Kavanaugh, half back Fred Steger, Starr, and guard Pete Bachhuber extra point booting specialist. (Times Photo)

The Queen’s float bearing the royalty for the 1960 Homecoming celebration Friday evening. Left to right are attendant Miss Lois Woelz, attending Miss Abby Brenzel and queen Susan West. 

 

Brides October 1960