Kaukauna Times - February 1951
By Lyle Hansen
February 2,
1951
Robert Vander Loop, who is stationed with the
army in Richland, Washington, has been promoted to Corporal.
Eleven Kaukauna men have been drafted into
service. Thomas J. Eiting, Charles F. Kilawee, Richard E. Johnson, Edward J.
Sullivan, Donald L. Hoh, Arthur D. Look, Robert R. Bergman, Ewald R. Ring and
his twin brother Wesley R. Ring, Richard A. Van Handel, and Arthur W. Van
Asten.
Little Chute: Paul J. Vanden Heuvel, Robert W.
Vander Loop, and Lester W. Winius,
Kimberly: Gerald J. Van Zeeland, Edmund T.
Cops, and Charles G. Jansen.
Combined Locks: William J. De Goey.
Joe Reynebeau sent the pins flying Monday evening at the S&B alleys with a high 668 series. Byron Biselx had the high game of 246.
February
7, 1951
Technical Sergeant John J. Kramer, who is
stationed at Tucson, Arizona left last week to return to base after a three
week visit with his parents.
Egan’s Yacht and Gun Club was destroyed by fire
early yesterday morning with a total loss of the buildings and contents
estimated at $35,000.
Lieutenant James E. Marx, Kaukauna, came home
for a week’s visit. He is serving aboard the USS Battleship Missouri, which has
been playing an important part in pounding the Chinese Communist forces in
Korea. Marx enlisted in the navy in March 1943.
February
9, 1951
A calm and peaceful meeting of the Kaukauna
Common council suddenly erupted Tuesday night when the subject of salary
increases for aldermen and other elected officials was introduced by Alderman
Ray De Bruin. The measure passed by a vote of 7-3. Mayor Doty Bayorgeon
immediately announced that he would veto the ordinance.
Cats and dogs will not be allowed to run at
large within the city limits according to an ordinance adopted by the common
council. Any cat or dog found loose will be impounded and destroyed with the
owner liable for a $1.00 to $50.00 fine.
Pvt. Clifford D. Hinkens has been assigned to
Westover Air Force Base, Mass. He had enlisted in October of 1950.
February
16, 1951
Sergeant William P. McCormick, Jr., who was seriously wounded in December 1950 in Korea, is spending a 30-day leave with his parents in Little Chute. He will report to Great Lakes, Ill., following is visit.
The Board
of Directors of the Kaukauna Advancement Association look over the year’s
report as President James Bambery shows it. Seated opposite him is L. C. Smith.
Standing is Neil McCarty, James Gustman, William Strick, Martin Janssen and
Lawrence Verhagen.
February 21,
1951
Holy Cross wound up as the unbeaten champions
of the grade school basketball league by slipping past a stubborn Lutheran team
25-24.
David A. Stuiber, 17, Whitney Street, has
enlisted in the army for three years and is presently at Fort Sheridan, Ill.
Vincent Vissers, Little Chute, who is stationed
at Camo Pickett, Va., arrived home Sunday to spend a furlough with his
parents.
Coach Rodney Legener revealed that he has
resigned his position as St. John High School football, basketball and baseball
coach and physical education instructor. He had come to St. John’s in 1947.
February 23,
1951
Dr. Simon Cherkasky of Kaukauna has been named to head a mobile medical team that will be part of the state civil defense battalion in this area.
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