Time Machine: Time Machine Trip to May 1955

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

May 6, 1955

Sam Young has been appointed the new head football coach and Harry Wilson appointed assistant coach replacing Sam Dubow. Young comes to Kaukauna from Black River Falls where he was head football coach. Wilson has been the assistant coach at Park Falls. He will be the social studies, citizenship and history teacher in addition to his duties as assistant coach.

A rural Kaukauna man, Clifford Lambie, 64, was killed Tuesday afternoon when a tractor he was operating overturned on him.

Only five students made a straight A for the fifth six weeks.

Seniors – Joyce Diedrich, Janet Heindl, Connie Van Lieshout.

Junior- Marie Bauer

Sophomore – Richard Boyd

Kaukauna’s Galloping Ghost baseball team edged a 1-0 victory over a rugged Bulldog team from New London. Veteran left hander, Joe Van Linn struck out 17 opposing batters for Kaukauna.

May 11, 1955

Al Marzahl was named commander of Post 41 of the American Legion held May 3 at the Legion Club rooms and Art Kromer, Jr., was chosen vice commander.

May 13, 1955

Cub Pack 27, consisting of 42 members, recently renewed its charter. The new officers are: Cubmaster, Frank Hertz; assistant cubmasters, Wm Reinke, Jr. and Ted Gloudeman; secretary-treasurer, Joseph Jirikowic; advancement officer, Mervin Hansen; pack chairman. Charles Schaefer; and activities, Nic Bordini.

Camp Winnecomac, the recently completed Girl Scout Day Camp, located off Cty. Hy. “Q” east of Kaukauna will be dedicated Sunday afternoon May 15.

Officers for the coming year for the Kaukauna Post 3319 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were elected at the regular monthly meeting at the VFW hall. Robert Sanders being elected the new commander, succeeding Cliff Woods. Steve Andrejeski was selected as vice commander.

The top team in the Thursday nite Ladies bowling league pictured left to right are: Anna Neiling, Betty Nimmer, Catherine Baumgart, Martha DeBruin and Gertrude DeBruin.

KC Men’s Bowling league champions; Front row Julian Bichler, Bernard Van Zeeland, and Leonard Van Zeeland. Standing Joseph Van De Loo, William Van Epern, John Van De Loo and Fred Lamers.

Visiting day for newcomers to Park Kindergarten was observed as members of the class had a chance to show off their little brothers and sisters. Pictured are Jim and Donald Biese, Thomas Coffey, Jacqueline and Susan Vandehey, Patrick Coffey and Lynn and Daniel Mitchler.

May 18, 1955

A total of 520 first and second grade youngsters in Kaukauna will be inoculated with the Salk Polio Vaccine according to Mrs. Thomas Pearman, city nurse.

May 20, 1955

Dr. G. J. Flanagan was honored by the city of Kaukauna as the common council voted to draw up a resolution of commendation. “Dr. Flanagan served as health officer for many years and was always willing to help to make Kaukauna a better place to live.” Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon said.

May 25, 1955

The 1955 Kaukauna High School baseball team tied for the championship in the Mid-Eastern conference with Menasha, registering a 6-1 record. The team's record over the past three seasons is 36-5.

The south side Look Drug Stores has been remodeled and is now a self-service type of store. This announcement was made by Art Mongin, manager. This is the first drug store of this type in Kaukauna.

May 27, 1955

Guy Krumm, athletic director and teacher at Kaukauna High School, was named president of the Kaukauna Lions club Tuesday evening. The Lions have recently made a sizeable contribution to the Kaukauna Community hospital with a check of $1,200.

Barbara Jean Schmidt was the little lady who sold the first poppy of the year to Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon at his office. Looking on during the event American Legion Auxiliary members Mrs. Fred DePatie, Mrs. Loyal Belongia and Mrs. Fred Mason.

Two Kaukauna youths were drafted and ordered to report for induction on Wednesday May 11. They are Mark Biese and Clayton Huss.

A/3C Michael F. Miller has completed his basic training in San Antonio, Texas and will leave Monday for Sheppard Airforce base where he will enroll in Mechanics school.

Airman Second Class David W. Klau is stationed in the control center of the Headquarters of the 9^th Air Division squadron at Geiger Field, Spokane, Washington.

Joseph J. Smith enlisted in the Navy on April 20^th. He is currently undergoing nine weeks of recruit training at the U.S. Navy Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill.

Pfc. Gilbert Wettstein is currently serving with a motor transport division of the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea.