1936 Kaukauna High School Graduates

Kaukauna High School 

Graduates - 1936

Helen Anderson - Helen       

Ruth Arps - Ruthie                

Dean Ball – Old Maid          

Esther Baumgarten - Es         

Ruth Bay - Ruthie              

Vera Beach - Vera  

Delores Becker - Dodo

Roman Berg - Romy

Ruth Boerner - Ruthie

Patrick Burns - Pat

Marion Charlesworth - Marion

Carl Darrow - Sputzie

Pearl Dittman - Pearlie

Norbert Becker - Teede

Arlin Bergelin - Blondie

Eugene Brill - Gene

  

John Burton - Jack

Harriet Cleland - Tex

Lester Deno - Baldy

Marvin Doering - Marv

Loyal Belongea - Lombardo

Edward Bloch - Ed

Myron Bruss - Myron

James Byrne - Jamie

  

Grace Coonen - Gracie

Vivian Dery - Viv

Rozella Dougherty - Buttercup

Floyd Driessen - Ducky

Edward Eiting - Ed

Clarence Elworth - Tippy

Rita Esler - Rita

Earl Feldt - Earl

Eileen Fink – Jiggs

Mary Giordana - Mary

Estella Hagens - Stella

Jerome Heindel – Christie

Frances Hilgenberg - Franny

Mildred Hubeny - Millie

Patricia Kiffe - Pat

Donald Kobs - Kobs

   

Viola Grode - Vilei

Orel Hageny - Orel

  

Laverne Hennes - Shorty

  

Robert Hoehne - Bob

Wesley Jirikowic - Bud

             

                                                                                                       

Robert Kindler - Bob

  

Edward Kramer - Eddie

George Fleischmann - George

Eva Hartzheim – Little Eva

Lucille Hilderbrandt –

Pee Wee

Eva Hoffman - Eva

Agnes Jonen - Aggie

Virginia Knox - Gina

John La Borde - Jack

Joseph Lingel - Joe

Dorothy Luebke - Dorothy

Mildred Ludwig - Millie

Mary Main - Mary

Harold McCabe - Harry

Alvin McCormick - Bing

Francis McMahon - Biddie

Robert Mooney - Bob

Marion Nickles - Puggy

Donald Promer - Don

 Monroe Romanesco - Pat

Marie Scheller - Marie

George Schubring - String

Norman Meinert - Oscar

Katherine Nelson - Kate

Bernice Pendergast - Niecey

Clarabelle Rasmussen - Kibby

Leonard Sager - Lennie

Leroy Schermitzler - Camel

Doris Schuler – Dorrit

Karl Minkebige - Karl

Evangeline Nettekoven - Vange

Lorraine Plover - Rainey

Violet Retzlaff - Vi

Lorraine Sager - Lorraine

  

Marie Schermitzler - Switch

Bernetta Schydzik - Netta

Carol Jane Smith – C-J

Harvey Smith- Harv

Wilma Staesser - Wim

Eunice Starke - Eunie

Edwin Steffin - Ed

Josephine Tennessen - Jo

Harry Treptow - Doc

Norbert Vanevenhoven - Nook

Francis Vondrcek - Razz

Marion Weiler - Marion

Rosalia Winberger - Rosie

   

Milton Vandehey - Milt

Mary Verbeten - Mary

Shirley Waite - Shirley

Val Wheeler – Blackie

Curtiss Wolf  - Curt

Norbert Vande Yacht – Nub

Alice Vils – Amy

Grace Walsh – Gracie

Dorothy Wilpolt - Dot

Mildred Wolf – Milly

(Not Pictured)

Kenneth Vils - K

John Niesz – John

Jacob Grawitch – Jake

Emery Hartzheim - Emery

                                       

Time Machine Trip to April 1887

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to April of 1887.

For today’s trip Bud Nelson will be sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine.  The big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on Wisconsin Avenue on Kaukauna’s Northside.

 

• Rev. Fr. Verbeck is safe after ruffians enter his home in Little Chute. 
• Thousands of brook trout are planted in the Fox River. Great fishing is to come. 
• Mr. Peter Reuter was elected as the new mayor of Kaukauna.

 

Charles Raught

 Times owner, has left the newspapers on the chair out front.

  

Your old newsman - Lyle 

PS: If April showers bring May flowers. What do Mayflowers bring?

“Pilgrims”  

To become a passenger on the Time Machine send me your email.

hansenlyle5@gmail.com 

April 1, 1887

Ten thousand brook trout were planted in the river last Saturday. If the big fish in the river don't eat them before they become large enough to protect themselves, this will in all probability become a popular game fish.

The amount of county school tax for Kaukauna is $1240.00.

John Hammen, of Little Chute, who has been working in the woods at Iron River this winter, was compiled to return home last week on account of a dislocated shoulder. He says the camps are breaking up and many of the “boys” are coming home.

Gabriel Peterson, of Deerfield, who was charged with an assault upon a little girl at Deerfield, with intent to commit rape, pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs, amounting to about $150. 

Josiah Betz, of La Crosse, has been arrested and charged with having three wives. His father alleges that he has had six wives in twelve years.   

April 8, 1887

Mayor Peter Reuter

In this city's third municipal election, Kaukauna obtained a new mayor. Mr. Peter Reuter was elected to that post without opposition, which is certainly complimentary to him, and shows the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow citizens, and the confidence they show in his ability to serve as mayor.

The Connecticut Senate passed the 10 hours work law for women and children. It is the same as the Massachusetts law.

The election of R. Conlon and M. H. Mulloy as city marshals meets with the approval of all good citizens.  Conlon received every vote in the council and Mulloy 9 out of the 10.

Two masked ruffians entered the residence of Rev. Fr. Verbeck, at Little Chute Friday night. They entered the sleeping room of the servant girl who screamed for help. The marauders then went to the priest’s room but were met by the reverend gentleman who had been aroused by the screams. The priest attempted to use a revolver on the intruders but without effect due to some defect in the weapon. A shot fired by one of the burglars lodged in the wall passing but an inch above the priests’ head. The alarm was given and the robbers made their escape in the confusion failing to secure any booty.

April 15, 1887

A cordial invitation is extended to the people of Kaukauna to call at August Mill's south side store, corner of 4th Avenue and 3rd Street, where has just been received a very large and complete stock of straw hats.

A curious suit has been begun against an estate in a Milwaukee court. Four men who acted as pallbearers at the funeral have sued for compensation in the amount of $1.50 each for their service

118 applications for certificates for teachers in the county were examined in Appleton last week, only twelve persons were successful in passing examinations entitling them to teach up to third grade. Such a record as this was never known in this county before and indicates that a higher grade of scholarship must be obtained before a certificate is granted in the future. 

April 22, 1887

Military units at Fort Sully, Dakota Territory, received orders yesterday to proceed at once to Winnebago and Crow Creek Reservations and drive settlers from these lands. The orders are strict calling for the destruction of property and if necessary the use of guns. The land was thrown open by the Arthur administration in February of 1884 and thousands of settlers rushed in and made claims. President Cleveland has reversed the Arthur proclamation and now the settlers are forced to leave.

Henry Seegbush, 12 years of age, died suddenly in the classroom at the First District School in the town of Milwaukee, on the 14^th, while being punished by his teacher, George Werner.

April 29, 1887

The wrecks of the two locomotives which collided near Scot Station last week arrived at the repair shops in this city on Wednesday morning. They were "hard looking" machines.

There has recently been a large increase in the number of mechanics employed at the railroad shops. This increase creates a great demand for dwelling houses and rents are high and tenement houses scarce. It is impossible to find a vacant dwelling in South Kaukauna.

A New York man who attended a game of baseball nearly met his death by a stray ball caroming on his head. He sued for $10,000 damages, but the court decided that people who attend baseball games must take their chances.

Time Machine Trip to April 1966

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to April of 1966.

For today’s trip Bob Quasius will be sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine. Now the big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on the corner of Third Street and Main Avenue.

·           Giddings and Lewis announce merger   

·           Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon re-elected

·           Kaukauna war hero receives medical discharge

For the music lovers the top song on the Hit Parade this month is:

“These Boots Are Made for Walkin” – Nancy Sinatra

 https://youtu.be/SbyAZQ45uww

The Times editor James Lang left the newspapers for us by the front door. 

Well let’s get the copies and see what is in the paper this month. 

Your old news man – Lyle

PS: Life isn’t always fair – sometimes it’s a circus.

April 1, 1966

The merger of the Giddings and Lewis Machine Tool Company and the Gisholt Co., Madison, was announced Thursday. Giddings and Lewis is based in Fond du Lac, but has a foundry and drilling machines plant in Kaukauna that employs 440 men.

Kaukauna high school head coach, Harry Wilson, has high hopes to taking his squad outside next week to begin preparation for the 1966 mid-ease conference season. The team will have a nucleus of seven lettermen for the upcoming campaign with hurling ace, Dave O'Brien, heading the list. O'Brien threw two no-hitters last season. Also returning are pitcher Joe Schouten, a Junior with a good fastball: Mike Grogan, a catcher: Dennis Bloy, and outfielder and Kurt Luedtke, a sophomore second baseman. 

The mercury vapor street lighting program initiated by the Kaukauna Electric and Water Co., in 1962 will be completed this week.  The utility has installed 737 lamps in the city of Kaukauna, Little Chute, Combined Locks and the Town of Vandenbroek. Mercury vapor lights are rated to last four years as the incandescent lights averaged six months according to Norbert D. Rhinerson, Utility manager.

April 6, 1966

 Kaukauna voters re-elected Joseph F. Bayorgeon to the mayor office. He defeated Clarence Sullivan in every ward for his victory. Donald Green unseated incumbent Emmet W. Rohan in the race for city attorney. Clarence O’Connor won the post of municipal justice.

April 8, 1966

The Kaukauna high school cheerleading tryouts were held Wednesday, March 30. The two squads were chosen from a list of 29 finalists. The varsity cheerleaders for the 1966-67 sports season are Cindy Noie, Pamela Pitz, Susan Anderson, Lynn Leddy, Cheryl Kobs, and Vicki Weyers. The Junior varsity cheerleaders are Jane Chamness, Joyce Gerrits, Nancie Vaubel, Patty Leddy, Christina Kandler and Barbara Pebbles.

 

April 13, 1966

A new program instituted by the Kaukauna Kiwanis club, called “We Care”, will strive to honor servicemen from Kaukauna who have served, or will be serving in Vietnam.  Dr. David Grunwaldt, president of the club, said the Kiwanians plan to honor as many of these men, publicly, as possible, at the Kiwanis meetings. 

 

April 15, 1966

Seaman apprentice Donald J. Mitchell, USCG has completed eight weeks of intensive recruit training which gave him the skills he will need as a coast guardsman.  

  

April 22, 1966

Kaukauna high school won first place in only six events, but still managed to edge Appleton Xavier 62-57 in a dual meet at the Kaukauna high school track. The dramatic finish to the meet came on the last event of the day. Greg Eslein and Gary Riemer took second and third place in the high jump to give Kaukauna enough points for the victory. Bob Promer of Kaukauna gained a double win. Promer put his first shot 49 feet 8 1/2 inches for first victory. Later the Ghosts star through the disk 131'2" for his other victory. 

  

April 27, 1966

The world champion Green Bay Packers have signed veteran linebacker Lee Roy Caffey; it was announced yesterday. Caffey is 6-3, 250 pounds and is six a four-year veteran who came to the Packers in 1964 from the Eagles.

Thomas Look, formally of Little Chute, has been added to the staff of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Kaukauna. The appointment was announced by John Van De Loo, executive vice president of the bank.

Michael Brautigan, Kaukauna sailor who received nationwide fame last fall for heroism in Vietnam, has returned home after receiving a medical discharge from service. The 18-year-old Navy man received multiple fractures and lacerations when enemy fire struck the small boat in which he was making a landing. Brautigan was given the bronze star for heroism in action in October previous to his being wounded. He was released from the Philadelphia Naval hospital, where he had been convalescing. Brautigan also received the U.S. Navy commendation medal for bravery during a 14-hour fire on board the USS Piermont on which he was stationed.

Miss Judy LaRock, age 24, died early Sunday morning after a short illness. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Francis Van Abel. She survived by her parents and two brothers, Lee and David LaRock. 

  

Bob Promer set a new track record in the shot put as Kaukauna high school defeated Clintonville and Kimberly in a triangular meet at Kaukauna track Friday. Promer threw the 12 pound shot 2 feet further than he ever had before in competition or practice. His throw is the best for the new track, but is still a foot and a half short of the school record which is held by Pat Flanagan in 1946.

  

April 29, 1966

Susan Biese, a senior, has won first place in the annual Elks Constitution contest. She competed in the state finals in Madison last Saturday. Prizes in the state competition are scholarships. Instructor Mary Wilson said he would like to see more students enter this competition. He feels the contestants learn great deal about the Constitution while preparing for the test

Coach Vince Lombardi today announced the signing of veteran guard Fred “Fuzzy” Thurston for the 1966 season it will be his 10th year in the league. Thurston came to the Packers from Baltimore in 1959 and was named All-Pro in 1962.

Gary Riemer led the players in the Saturday matches of the Junior boys’ recreation league, at the bowling bar, with a high game of 201 and a high series of 376.

The Kaukauna high school cindermen remain unbeaten as they swept to a decisive 74-43 victory over New London at the Kaukauna track Wednesday. The Ghost landslide was led by Paul Keefe, who took the 100-yard dash in 11.1 seconds and the 220 in 24.7 seconds.

Time Machine Trip to April 1886

Hello Fellow Time Travelers,

Well it’s time to fire up the old “Time Machine Chair” and travel back in time to April of 1886.

For today’s trip Ben Kaquatosh will be sitting in the front seat operating the Time Machine.  The big wheel is spinning, the years are clicking back and in no time we are back on Wisconsin Avenue on Kaukauna’s Northside.

 

• Wisconsin Avenue should be renamed Mud Avenue.
• Geronimo has surrendered to General Cook.
• Colored straw hats are the fashion for children.

Charles Raught, Times part owner, has left the newspapers for us on the chair. Watch your step as we cross the street the mud is deep and we don’t want to get the Time Machine messy.

Your old newsman - Lyle 

PS: Lyle’s laughs - What’s the difference between a Hippo and a Zippo.

(A Hippo is a very heavy animal and a Zippo is a little lighter)   

April 2, 1886

Mayor Frambach

Mayor Frambach's address at the city convention on Tuesday night was highly appreciated by his many warm friends. His was the most trying term of office which will probably be experienced for several years. He was elected when the city was new, and all hands were inexperienced. The active part the retiring mayor has taken in the affairs of the city is evidence of his sincerity in the welfare of our prosperous and growing city.

 Geronimo  

Chihuahua 

  

                          

Natches

  

Nawat

A dispatch has been received of the unconditional surrender to Gen. Cook of Geronimo, Chihuahua, Natchez, and Nawat the four Apache chiefs along with twenty-nine bucks. The captives were taken to Fort Bowie.

April 9, 1886

Galveston, Tex., - A court on the 24th, sentenced Alice Walker to prison for one day on a conviction of bigamy. It appears that her first husband left her after one year of married life and went west, where he was reported as having died. His wife mourned for him for a time then married again. Her second husband died a short time ago and about the same time her husband No.1 turned up and had her arrested for bigamy. The jury gave her the lightest sentence possible under the law.

The City Election:

Mayor - Thomas Reese

Clerk-C.H.L. Hamer

Treasurer - Peter Nettekoven

Assessor - Joseph Filler

April 16, 1886

A change in the ownership of THE TIMES has been made this week. Mr. Chas. E. Raught purchased one half interests in the paper, which in the future, will be published by the firm of Bidwell & Raught. Charley Raught has been connected with this office during the past five years almost from the time of its establishment and is well known as a first-class printer. 

Colored straw hats will be the fashion worn by children.

April 23, 1886

One of the very (un) attractive features of Wisconsin Avenue, last Sunday, was a lumber wagon stuck fast in the mud, in front of the post office.  It is forcible illustration of the fine (?) condition of our principle street.

Great Falls, Me. – For six months a young man named Ferguson has been suffering from some disease which baffled the physicians.  One of the symptoms was violent chocking. A few days ago, while chocking a small snake thrust its head out of his mouth. The next time the reptile appeared it was removed. The young man died in a few minutes and an examination revealed that a portion of the snake’s tail had grown fast to the stomach and its removal had burst a blood vessel, causing a horrible death.  

On Saturday last occurred the death of Mr. Arnold Hurkman, one of the pioneer settlers here. He came to Buchanan in 1851, moved to a farm in the town of Kaukauna.  He was greatly beloved and respected by all who knew him and leaves hundreds of friends who will sincerely mourn his death.

April 30, 1886

The water in the Fox River is now higher than it was in 1881, when it was considered almost a flood.  "A pretty tough story is told on the city of Kaukauna by a resident of Stockbridge. He states that he visited that burg recently and while driving up Main Street his team and wagon got mired in the mud. In order to save his horses, he was obliged to abandon his wagon on the streets. Up to date he has been unable to recover it."— Chilton Times.  This is evidence our city is gaining an unenviable reputation for bad roads within the corporate limits.

While delivering a quantity of groceries on the south side last Wednesday, John Corcoran’s team got in a bed of quicksand on Fourth Avenue and sank so deep in the treacherous bed that it was impossible for them to get out without assistance.  It was necessary to unhitch the team and use levers to get them out of the mire.