Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Time Machine Trip to February 1932

 

Kaukauna Times - February 1932

By Lyle Hansen


February 2, 1932

352 half-pints of milk were distributed in the grade schools of this city Monday, the first day on which this work was carried out by the Women’s Club committee. Students who can afford to pay for their milk weekly those who cannot receive the milk free. The club provides the funds to cover the costs.

 

The enrollment at the vocational school is the largest in its history. Many young men ranging in age from 18 to 30 are attending full time.

 

February 5, 1932

The Kaukauna Knights of Columbus basketball team was defeated in the St. Mary’s gym at Menasha by a score of 28 to 18.

 

According to a report made by R. H. McCarty, city poor master, the increase in aid to the poor was less than

$100 more than last year for this month. The total amount was $1,200.









 

The Little Chute Community band will present its sixth annual concert this Sunday. The band is composed of 32 pieces and was reorganized in 1924.

 

February 16, 1932

George Reyba, 28, of Little Chute, an employee of the Thilmany Pulp & paper company, was killed Saturday morning when he was drawn into the machinery in the wood room. He was engaged in making repairs on a conveyor belt when, through mistaken signals a fellow workman started the motor.

 

February 19, 1932

Officials of the Thilmany Pulp & Paper C. announced this afternoon the removal of its bag factory, now in Waukegan, Ill., to Kaukauna. The company intends to consolidate its entire manufacturing operations in Kaukauna. The bag mill will employ approximately 100 workers.



Two hi-jackers and two alleged moonshiners were taken into custody by officer Harold Engerson while on his beat Thursday night. Engerson discovered Fred Nettekoven and Richard Hammen in the act of removing moonshine whiskey from a car. The liquor, five 10-gallon kegs were being taken from the car driven by two men and loaded into a light truck for transportation. Chief of Police McCarty is holding the four men in jail awaiting arrival of federal authorities from Milwaukee who will take the men into custody. 

 

February 23, 1932

Thirty-six homeowners in the city of Kaukauna have asked to have their tax paying time extended until June 1st.

 

February 26, 1932

The sad news of the sudden death of Rev. Conrad Ripp, which occurred today at Shiocton, came as a shock to the entire community this afternoon. His was there on business when he was suddenly stricken with a heart attack. His body will be brought to the Greenwood Funeral Home today. He has served as pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Kaukauna since being installed here on July 25, 1904.


For the first time since March 1931, more employees were given employment than being laid off.






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