Time Machine Trip to March 1933

 

Kaukauna Times - March 1933

By Lyle Hansen

March 3, 1933

Franklin D. Roosevelt - Tomorrow, we will join the nation’s hope and eagerness to support the new leader who takes the helm of the ship of this nation. It is in the faith of your sound judgment. 

Acting Governor Thomas J. O’Malley has proclaimed a two week "legal holiday," for all state banks. The proclamation is a result of withdrawals being made in such large numbers. Mayor Fargo of Kaukauna complimented the local people for the calmness and confidence in our local banks throughout this depression.

New salaries of city officials were set by the Kaukauna common council. The council agreed to reduce salaries by 10 per cent for fire and policemen. The remainder of the city employees would be reduced by 15 per cent. 

March 10, 1933

The Legion employment office was opened in the municipal building on Tuesday of this Week. The office is particularly concerned with war veterans who are out of work.

1321 transients given a night’s lodging at the county jail during January and February according to Sheriff Martin Verhagen at the county jail. This is an average of 22 per day. The first to arrive are permitted to occupy bunks in the cells, while the rest must sleep on the floor. 

March 17, 1933

Kaukauna banks are ready to open and are awaiting the state examiners to clear their books. Since there are only thirty agents checking banks, it is expected to take a few days. The Kaukauna banks were reluctant to close when the state order was received and are anxiously waiting the order to open again.

 

Jerry Vils, center and two-year letterman, was elected basketball captain for the 1933-34 season, at a meeting of the lettermen Thursday. Vils was one of the outstanding performers on the team this season.

Advance, Wis. – A jinx seems to be pursuing the Arno Stark family. Last fall Mr. Stark lost his mother by death. About two months ago his brother-in-law was accidently shot. A month ago, the Stark farm home burned to the ground. Last Saturday Mrs. Stark fell down the cellar steps and sustained injuries. On the afternoon of the same day while skidding logs one of the horses fell necessitating it being shot. 

March 24, 1933

The Kaukauna High School band will appear in a recital at the auditorium Friday evening at 7:30. O. J. Thompson, conductor will direct the band. Free admission.

Muencher Kind'1 Brau, Pearl Foam and the regular run of lager beer will be manufactured by the Regenfuss Brewing Company as soon as Congress legalizes the products.

Seventy Kaukauna women are taking part in the gym, classes conducted at the Outagamie Rural Normal school.

 

March 31, 1933

Miss Margaret Fargo, daughter of Mayor and Mrs. B. W. Fargo, was announced valedictorian of the Class of 1933 of the Kaukauna High School.

Louis McGillan, Appleton firefighter, died on March 28 as result of an accident on South Oneida Street. The fire truck he was in skidded and hit a telephone pole.  

 

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