Kaukauna Times
By Lyle Hansen
February 1, 1956
Army Pfc. Wilfred J. Mitchler, 19, is
participating in amphibious training with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii.
A cannoneer in battery eight of the divisions eight infantry artillery
Battalion, Mitchler entered the Army in March 1955. He is a 1954 graduate of Kaukauna High
School.
Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company captured high
ranks in the 1955 national safety Council contest according to figures released
by the firm's industrial relations Department. C. H, Kemp, Safety director at
Thilmany, announced the company placed 19th out of 78 entries in this
division.
February 3, 1956
August Carnot says “Goodbye” to Postmaster
Robert Grogan as he shoulders his mail and starts out on his route for the last
time. He has served 36 years with the postal department.
Total of $926 was collected for the 1956 March
of Dimes drive carried out on Tuesday evening by KHS students. Total of 92 high school students took part in
the drive with the dividing of 16 teams to cover the number of districts in
Kaukauna.
A skating party for the fourth, fifth and
sixth graders was held at Nicolet school. The students celebrated with cocoa
and popcorn afterwards. Supervising are Miss Mary Landreman principal and Miss
Theresa Murray, exchange teacher from England.
Wednesday snow and icy road conditions led to
two accidents late Wednesday according to Kaukauna police. One accident
resulted in $100 in damage the other $140 in damage.
Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts tried to pull
themselves out of conference cellar as they invaded Menasha tonight for their
tenth conference start.
February 8, 1956
"A gift of $50,000 to the city of Kaukauna
from Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company was unanimously accepted Tuesday evening
at the regular meeting of the Kaukauna common Council. “Once again, we can
thank Mr. Jennings and the Thilmany Pulp and Paper company for another
whole-hearted contribution to the citizens of Kaukauna.” The mayor pointed out
that Thilmany Pulp and Paper company pays approximately 1/2 of all city taxes.
Through the first semester five students have
maintained a straight “A”. They are Senior, Marie Bohm; Juniors, Janet
Oettinger and Ann Teske; Freshman, Patricia Doering and Sally Hertz.
A cold third quarter, which is rapidly becoming
traditional for the Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts basketball squad Friday night
gave the Menasha Bluejays their seventh win in conference play by a score of
72-61. Leading the way in the losing cause was Jim Rausch with 18 points and
close behind was Ray Vils with 12 and Cal Welch with 11.
February 10, 1956
Dick Lemke, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Lemke is presented with his Eagle Scout award by his parents as Scoutmaster Louis Schultz looks on.
Troop 27 awards, left to right Scoutmaster Louis
Schulz, Dick Lemke, Eagle Scout award, Dale Siebers, Bronze Palm, Glenn Hansen,
Ad Alteri Dei, Les Schultz, Silver Palm and Mark Bachhuber and Jon Auston, both
of whom received the Ad Alteri Dei awards.
Webelo scouting awards were presented to eight Cub Scouts.
The boys are left to right back row, Jerry Veldman, Ronald Straus, Robert
Niesen and Don Straus, in the front row are Greg Tilkens, Jim Jirikowic, Lyle
Hansen and Jerome Schaefer.
Airman Gerald T. Fox is currently enrolled
in basic military training at Parks AFB, Calif.
Airman James Kuchelmeister, Sarah Street, is
completing his Air Force basic military training at Lackland AFB, Texas.
Joyce Ann Miller, Kaukauna street, completed Airforce bacic military training and is currently stationed at Barksdale Air Base in Louisiana.
Airman Eugene R. Schuh, Freedom, is undergoing
basic training at Parks AFB, Calif.
Richard L. Lesselyoung, Kaukauna, received an
honorable discharge from the navy at Norfolk, Virginia.
Donald J. Baker, seventh street
Kaukauna, is a radio and radar operator and is part of a 32 men aboard
the new WY-3 hurricane hunters.
Kaukauna dollar days are in full swing.
Semi-annual citywide event got underway yesterday morning and will continue
through tomorrow afternoon. Under this sponsorship of the Kaukauna advancement
Association, twice a year event has come to mean an opportunity for shoppers to
purchase his needs at reduced prices.
February 15, 1956
The Kaukauna Little Ghosts, Thursday evening
copped their first win of the 1955–56 season as they edged to a 33-32 win as
guests of Wilson Junior high school in Appleton. Gary Vanevenhoven pocketed a
free toss in the closing 45 seconds of the match to establish the win margin.
Definite arrangements have been completed this
week for the appearance of Keith Head, Kaukauna and Ross Bishop, Sherwood on
the forthcoming boxing show card which will be sponsored by the Kaukauna Lions
Club according to club president, Guy Krumm.
Kaukauna firemen were summoned twice within a
matter of three days since Friday. The first call was to the William Bartels
residence route one and the second two Dave Siebers Main Avenue.
The Kaukauna's Galloping Ghost Friday evening
showed championship in all departments as they romped over New London by a
score of 65-48. Big Jim Rausch collected 36 points, and Wayne Paschen swished
15 points to lead the Ghosts. With a 2-9 record Kaukauna is tied with
Clintonville for last place in the conference.
February 17, 1956
Airman James L. George of Kaukauna had not
been home for Christmas for the past three years. This year the family kept the
tree up for his arrival on February 3. He is shown with his brother Bruce who
was only three weeks old when he last saw him.
The Kaukauna Police Department again this week
reiterated their warnings to city dog owners to keep their pets under
restraint. There have been many complaints recently of dogs running at large.
Chief Engerson said that the law on keeping dogs on leashes applies and will be
enforced throughout the year.
Father Martin Vosbeek, pastor of St. Mary's
church, DePere, has been appointed pastor of St. John's parish, Little Chute,
it has been announced by most Rev. Stanislaus V. Bona, bishop of Green Bay.
Father Vosbeek succeeds Msgr. J. J. Sprangers, who retired in January after 40
years in Little Chute.
Bob Kennedy, former University of Wisconsin
All-American guard, has signed a 1956, contract with the Green Bay Packers.
Kennedy, a Wisconsin product all the way, was born in Rhinelander where he starred
in high school football.
February 22, 1956
The Two Rivers Purple Raiders were no match for
the superior Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts Friday night as the Kaws storm to a
52-40 decision at the KHS gym in the final home game of the 1955–56.
February 24, 1956
Dave Hartjes, manager of Hartjes Electric company,
was elected president of the Kaukauna Advancement Association at a meeting of
the board of directors this week. He had been active in the advancement
Association since he came to Kaukauna as a youthful electrical contractor in
1936. He started in Little Chute in 1933 after he graduated from electrical
school in Chicago.
A fire destroyed the Gordon Clothing store at
120 E. 2nd. Street along with the upstairs apartment on Tuesday
evening. All members of the family, including Mr. and Mrs. Zuehl and four
children escaped without injury, but none of their personal effects were saved.
William H. Smith, 52, Kaukauna, was killed in a
three-truck collision at the intersection of US 41 and State Highway 47 Tuesday
noon.
The third grade students at Nicolet school were recent
visitors to the Kaukauna Times accompanied by their homeroom teacher, Miss Ann
McDaniels. Front row Suzanne Sielaff, Jill Kobin, Susan Keough, Keith Baker,
Ronald Pit, Dennis Borree and Kenny Reiholf: second row, Sara Scheib, Billy
Carstens, Gary Schubring, Pat Clark, Becky Speener and Jane Henry: third row,
Ruth Voights, Carol Carnot, Dennis Veldman, Raymond Juneau, Candy Davis and
Ronna Lyon, and fourth row, Miss McDaniels, Karol Rabideau, Bobby Arnold, David
DeWitt and Wayne Steinbach.
St. Mary’s Blue Ghosts 1955-56 basketball
champions. Left to right back row are Doug Sacks, mgr., Dick Tease, Bill VanderPas,
Mike Landraman, Leroy Weyenberg, Ken Kavanaugh and coach Bill Knapp. In the
front row are Peter Voet, Dave LaRock, Jerome Kern, Dave Barribeau and Steve
Meyer.
The City Basketball League Champions this season was the
Shamrock squad. The players in the back row are Joe Van Linn, Bill Vanderloop,
Duane Gast, Jack Hilgenberg and Fran Gerow. In the front row are Ray Gerow,
Lloyd Kloehn, Roger Belling, sponsor and John Diestler, manager and coach.
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Son to Mr. & Mrs. James Busse
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Niesen
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Breit
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Wyngaard
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wirth
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Otte
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Karl Minkebige
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Howard McCabe
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hendricks
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Maas
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Wolcott Anderson
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. James Van Den Elsen
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Wittmann
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Rathburn
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Sylvester Van Driel
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vondracek
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kerkhoff
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Walter
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Edward Wulgaert
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Lang
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Jack Damro
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bootz
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Willard Daul
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Van Gompel
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Hietpas
Twin sons to Mr. & Mrs. Norbert Pynenberg
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Banden Burgt
Son to Mr. & Mrs. George Van Cutk
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Evertt Wurdinger
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Campshure
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Milis
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. David Lenz
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. John McMahon
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cappaert
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Zierler
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Schroth
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Giordana
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. David Carnot
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Leo Schmidt
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Schreuers
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Borree
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Tease
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Munes
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Harold Belongia
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Russell Hacker
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Randall Franzke
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. James Verstegen
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Martin Vanden Boogart
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Duane Havemann
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Van Eyck
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Roger Koehn
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Look
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Newhouse
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kiel
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Roland Jansen
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Vincent DeGroot
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Kieffer
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Maas
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