Time Machine Trip to April 1885

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

April 3, 1885

Burglars broke into M. Reid's saloon near the depot on Friday night of last week and carried away about $9.00 in cash. They apparently helped themselves to what liquor and cigars they wanted, leaving the boxes and bottles laying on the counter. There is no clue as to who the parties are.

 

Tuesday of next week will be held the first municipal election of the city of Kaukauna. First class men have been nominated to fill the important offices and unless a majority of the voters should go astray, nothing less than a miracle can prevent a good city government for at least one year.

The KAUKAUNA AND LEDYARD TIMES, which was formerly THE KAUKAUNA TIMES, will return to its original title, now that Kaukauna and Ledyard have combined as one incorporated city. THE TIMES will still be published every Friday as in the past, and E.C. Bidwell will remain the editor of the paper.

 

Cadillac, Mich., - Two woodsmen who were coming here on snowshoes yesterday morning found an Indian camp on the Pune River with only one Indian girl as the survivor of a party of seven. She had been four days without food. They took her to the nearest settlement and buried the six bodies in the snow. They were a band of Ottawa’s and the snow was too deep to permit them to hunt and they died from exhaustion.

 

April 10, 1885

Tuesday last was a great day in Kaukauna, and not-withstanding the rainy weather there was quite a heavy vote polled. The city of Kaukauna has completed its first election and a mayor, and other officials have been elected. Col. H. A. Frambach has been voted in as the city's first mayor. He is a fine man and leader and will certainly fill the post as mayor in the best way possible. Others elected in the municipal election include P. M. Charlesworth as clerk, Peter Nettekoven as treasurer, Jos. S. Feller as assessor, and Jas. Simons and H. J. Mulholland as justices.

Horry, Ga., - One of the sheriffs’ deputies was sent to take a mule into possession of a citizen of that country. The owner pointed to his stables saying: “The mule what you come after is in the stable. I see you got the rights to go in after him, but I don’t see that you are provided with the authority to come out again. Betsey, bring me my shotgun.” The deputy returned but he did not bring the mule. 

 

April 17, 1885

It is to be hoped that the sidewalks leading to our schoolhouses will be among the first improvements made in the city this year. The North side school building is located in a place where children are obliged to go into mud ankle deep, on their way to school, and it is no more than right that this evil should be remedied as soon as possible. 

Albert Koepp, a 3-year-old child, whose parents live in the town of Wauwatosa, was accidentally killed on the 10^th. A clothesline attached to an outhouse was hung full of clothes and was caught by a strong wind causing the outhouse toppled over on him.

 

April 24, 1885

It is said that the increase in the price of liquor license from $75 to $200 will decrease the number of saloons in Kaukauna from thirty to twenty-five. At Little Chute there will probably be down to three saloons.

Word has been received that Gen. Grant has been feeling better. It is ascertained that his disease is not cancer.

 

The President issued a proclamation annulling the executive order of President Arthur, opening the Winnebago and Crow Creek Indian Reservation in Dakota and ordered all settlers to vacate the lands within sixty days.

 

 

Time Machine Trip to March 1975

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen 

March 7, 1975

Putting the city hall in a used building was expected to save Kaukauna money. The total $1,140,276 cost of purchase and remodeling the former Badger Northland plant on 2^nd. Street. A new building of the same size would cost twice that price.

An industrial accident claimed the life of a 22-year-old Kaukauna man Tuesday evening. Michael J. Diedrick died at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. Death was caused by burns he received at Appleton Papers Combined Locks Mill.

March 12, 1975

Three Kaukauna boxers won Golden Gloves fights at the Brown County Arena. Ron Dercks recorded two technical knockouts. Mike Nelessen came up with his first knockout and Greg Kessler won on a decision.

Congressman William Steiger feels that the United States is justified in sending monetary aid into Cambodia and Viet Nam in a talk he gave in Kaukauna. That remark drew a strong response from Buchanan Town Chairman Joseph De Bruin whose son Eugene has been held prisoner since 1963. “Thirteen hundred are unaccounted for, yet you want to keep pouring money into there?” After a long pause, Steiger continued to talk.

Gregg Kessler of the Kaukauna Boxing Club rocked his opponent Wayne Slater of Green Bay at the Golden Gloves bout to get the win.

The American Automobile announced that motorists can easily pocket an extra $280 each year and all it takes is a personal commitment to conserve fuel. If conservation is not tried there will be gasoline rationing and it will be the motorist who will shoulder the extra burden.

March 14, 1975

 

Kaukauna’s new high school varsity football coach will be Willian Biekkola and Robert Bragg will head the varsity wrestling squad in the fall of 1975. Biekkola replaces Kenneth Roloff while Bragg replaces Kenn Smith. 

 

1974-75 cheerleaders, right are Polly Nack, doing the splits; Keri Schierland and Becky Sachs on the wings; Polly Wahlers supporting Kim Kappell and Peggy Van De Loo atop Sue Gerow’s shoulders.

1974-75 Kaukauna high school varsity basketball team. Seated Tim Wirth, Bryan Hacker, Dennis Kramer, Ross Giordana, Tim Roberts, Ken Schmidt, Standing Dave Spice, Frank Bouressa, Jerry Schumacker, Keith Kuehl, Greg Helf, Tom Vaubel and Ric Huss.

A training session conducted by Little Chute physician Dr. Francis X. Van Lieshout showing the proper procedure to use when aiding a choking victim was instrumental in saving the life of a supper club diner last Tuesday. Mrs. James (Sherry) Lettau, an employee of the Lox club at Combined Locks, went into action when one of the patrons was choking. She was able to get the woman to her feet and putting her arms around her clenched her fists and applied force to dislodge the caught particle. Her first and second attempts were unsuccessful, but the third attempt dislodged the particle.      

March 19, 1975

Hugh Anderson, KHS senior, has been named as a Finalist in the 1975 National Merit Scholarship competition and will now be eligible to compete for Merit Scholarships to be awarded this spring.

March 21, 1975

The Kaukauna Community Hospital celebrates 20 years of service to Kaukauna and surrounding communities on Sunday March 23. The hospital has a 72-bed capacity and was built with only community money and no Federal aid.

Kaukauna yesterday was designated as an official Bicentennial community, Rep. Robert J. Cornell has announced. The City of Kaukauna will be presented with an official Bicentennial flag.

It may have been the year of the gasoline crunch and declining economy, but people still love to travel and 1974 was little different according to the Auto Ass. of Wisconsin.

March 26, 1975

Military services for Sp. 4 Marc E. Gast were held at 11 am Saturday at St. John’s church, Little Chute. The 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gast of Little Chute died on March 17 as the result of an accident at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he had been stationed. Army personnel served as honorary and active pallbearer’s members of the firing squad and color guard. 

March 28, 1975

Fred Herbolzheimer Jr., president of Thilmany Pulp & Paper Company, Kaukauna was presented with the Gold Knight of Management Award, the highest honor bestowed by the National Management Association at the Pioneer Inn in Oshkosh. The award was given to managemental people who have reached a high professional level in their careers.

Fred Haas was recently honored as the Ghosts’ Most Valuable Wrestler this year. Haas compiled and outstanding 22-5-0 overall record, best in the squad and the only Kaukauna wrestler to make it to the WIAA sectional tournament this year.

Leigh Wachel, of Lee’s Lionel Lines and Hobby Shop, stood in front of a display case of model railroad stock.

Time Machine to March 1965

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

March 3, 1965

A bill, according to assemblyman William Rogers, was introduced into the assembly last week that would require youths under the age of 18 years to only be allowed to drive in daylight hours. If driving after dark a driver over the age of 18 must be in the vehicle.  

The Kaukauna Ghosts cagers pulled out the upset of the season Friday by beating Kimberly by a 64-61 margin.  The defeat allowed Menasha to be the sole leader in the conference.  The Ghosts now have 10 wins and 8 losses for the year. Wayne Steinbach was the high scorer in the game with 31 points. 

March 5, 1965

Eight seniors and three juniors were selected to the Mid-Eastern All Conference first and second team for the 1964-65 season. Kaukauna had two members on the team. Mike Andrews was selected to the first team and Wayne Steinbach was selected to the second team.

Sturgeon spearers in 1965 registered 722 during the 27-day season on Lake Winnebago.   

March 10, 1965

Lois Ebben blasted a 188 game and rolled a 317 two game series to pace the bowlers of the KRD Girls league March 6.

Marine Captain Francis Yingling, Kaukauna, has been recommended for awards for his participation in medical evacuations missions in the Republic of Viet Nam.  He is serving with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron to transport casualties from combat areas in the battle torn country.

The much-discussed tires which carry metal studs for improved traction on ice-covered roads are in effect outlawed in Wisconsin by a new law. 

The American Legion club, Highway OO, has been sold to Willis Ranquette and John Roberts; it was announced Tuesday by the legion.

March 12, 1965

The Rev. John W. Mattek, newly called pastor of Trinity Lutheran church, will be solemnly installed Sunday afternoon. The installation will be administered by the retired pastor the Rev. Paul Th. Oehlert.

 

Honoring Pastor Paul Th. Ochlert at Trinty Lutheran church Sunday marking his 47 years in Kaukauna. Left to right are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Robel the first couple married by the pastor, Mrs. and Pastor Ochlert, the Rev. R. E. Ziesemer, Appleton speaker, and Oscar Jahns, master of ceremonies.

 

March 12, 1965

The Kaukauna High School team closed their season with a double defeat in regional competition. A loss to Appleton on Friday and Oshkosh on Saturday left the team with a .500 percentage 10 wins and 10 losses  

Jeffrey DeBruin, Kaukauna, has been named editor-in-chief of the Quiver, yearbook of UW Oshkosh. DeBruin is a 1963 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

March 17, 1965

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghost wrestling team closed out its varsity season with a winning record 5-1-1.

Dennis Hilgenberg rolled a 260 game and a 440 two-game series to mark the high scores to date in the Teenage Recreation league on March 13 at the Bowling Bar.

March 19, 1965

The Kaukauna Ghosts basketball team chose Mike Andrews and Wayne Steinbach as the most valuable players for the 1964-65 season.  The best defensive player was Don Biselx.  Mike Gallenberger and Greg Eslien were picked as the best team players.  Gary Reimer was selected as the most improved player.

A Kaukauna family narrowly missed tragedy when gas filled their home as they slept early Wednesday morning. Policeman Gerald Schumann stopped home to pick up a piece of equipment at his home about 4:30 a.m. and upon entering he smelled gas. He roused his family, opening the windows and called the Wisconsin Gas Company. 

Donald Priebe has been chosen as the Junior Prom King for 1965 in an all-class election Tuesday.

Arrest records on hunting violations in 1964 once again confirm that most Wisconsin sportsmen obey the rules. A total of 2,251 violations were reported out of 400,000 hunters.

A step which could eventually lead to lowering the voting age in Wisconsin to 18, now 21, was taken when a bill allowing for this change passed the Assembly and was sent to the Senate. Four states now have a lower than 21 voting age.

Sonar Tech. Third Class Robert J. Hawley of Kaukauna is an honor student at Navy Fleet Sonar School, Key West, Fla., where he is serving as a student.     

March 24, 1965

Kaukauna Community Hospital on Tuesday celebrated its 10^th anniversary of the opening of the hospital with an open house on March 28.

 

March 26, 1965

Head Coach and General Manager Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers today announced that the Packers will open the preseason schedule Saturday, August 14 in the 5^th Annual Bishop’s Charities contest against the New York Giants at Green May City Stadium. The following Sunday the Packers will tangle with the Chicago Bears in the 16^th Annual Shrine Benefit Game at Milwaukee County Stadium.

 

  “The Catalinas” a fast-rising Rock’n Roll band from Kaukauna featuring left to right Jim Kelly, Harry Wheelock, Bobby Dix and Al Pasniak will perform at the Lion show Sunday night.

 

 

Kindergarten Class 1965 Park School