Time Machine Trip to June 1953

 

Kaukauna Times – June 1953

By Lyle Hansen

 

June 3, 1953

Kaukauna track captain Gene Noonan saved his best performance for the biggest meet of the year, when he, at Saturday's WIAA state track and field meet soared 10-9 in the pole vault to capture a fourth-place tie in that event.

 

June 5, 1953

Trophy winners at Kaukauna High School were Gene Noonan, winner of the American Legion, Athletic Trophy; Betsy Brenzel, winner of the Lang Trophy, and Wayne Killian, Thilmany award winner, Paul Little principal made the presentation.

 

Roger Thiele, 13, Wisconsin Avenue. and Wayne Hillegas,12, Meade Street escaped injury when the small skiff in which they were riding in the Fox River overturned during a rainstorm yesterday morning. The boys clung to the capsized skiff until they reached shore.

Four eighth grade boys from Kaukauna schools attended the Milwaukee YMCA camp last weekend. Top row Vernon Kempen Holy Cross school, Andy Whittaker St. Mary’s school. Front row Thomas Lindemuth Park school and Kenneth Look Trinity Lutheran school.

The Rev. Ambrose John Peeters, celebrated his first solemn high mass at St. John church Sunday. Father Peters was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday in Green Bay. His parents were formerly from Little Chute. 

 

June 10, 1953

With Bill Lappen throwing a five hitter for his second win of the tournament, the Kaukauna Ghosts blasted their way to the State High School Baseball Championship of Wisconsin Saturday night. Eleven Ghost hits produced the win for coach Noel Diffatte at Menasha in his first year at the helm. Sixteen Kaukauna players paraded across the plate, with Birnamwood counting six scores. The city of Kaukauna will hold a celebration soon to honor the members of the newly crowned State baseball championship team; it was announced Tuesday by Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon.

 

Emil Giordana, Taylor Street, broke the law of averages Thursday evening when he was dealt a perfect hand of Skat. He was playing cards with three of his friends who have gathered together for more than ten years.  

 

June 17, 1953

The end of the road for cars is the junk yard where the metal is salvaged and may eventually be used in the manufacture of shiny new cars. This pile of vehicles was photographed at A. Goldin & Sons.

Harry Vogt of Madison won the coveted $2,000 Governor's Trophy as he swept the field in the Class C outboard hydroplane competition Sunday afternoon at Riverside Park before 7,000 spectators. He is shown accepting the presentation from mayor Joseph Bayorgeon.

 

June 19, 1953

Boy Scouts from troop 27 of St. Mary’s were honored with the presentation of Eagle badges, the highest honor in scouting. Left to right are Mrs. Cyril Reichel and her son Jim; Mrs. Victor Haen and her son Vic: and Mrs. Louis Schultz and her son Les.

Ray Morgan was granted a permit on June 11 to build a new printing building to be located at 131 West Second Street.

Going to the outdoor movies in your car can easily be a family affair according to Walter Holt, manager of the new Tower Outdoor in Little Chute. The speakers can be placed inside of the car for easy hearing.

 

June 24, 1953

Hopes for a Soapbox Derby winner from Kaukauna lasted until the semi-final rounds of the Green Bay Derby races Sunday. Two brothers, Dennis, and Leroy Weyenberg piloted their cars into the semi-finals.