Time Machine Trip to September 1886

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Kaukauna, Wi 54130

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Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen KAHS

 

September 3, 1886

 

The swing bridge was open for about half an hour last Wednesday afternoon and before it was closed thirty teams stood in waiting to cross. Tempers were high toward the official in charge of the bridge.

 

September 10, 1886

The work on the Wis. Ave. project is now nearing completion. To hasten the work, Contractor Geo. Kelso has put on a night crew and now runs the crusher both night and day. The amount of macadam used on the streets in Kaukauna this year, has made a very large excavation in the island quarry, much of the material being fine coursing stone which it seems too bad to break up for this work. However, it is making an excellent roadbed.

 

Seventy thousand volunteers enlisted forty years ago for the Mexican War. They brought to our country a million square miles of territory. The weight of gold and silver recovered is more than the weight of all the soldiers. Ten thousand of the volunteers still live and the recent law of Congress gives them each a pension of $96 a year.

 

September 17, 1886

  

The Fourth Street Viaduct – View South up 5^th Ave. (Reaume Ave. today)

Geo. Haas has completed the bridge across the 5th Avenue ravine on 4th street. This bridge is a handsome structure and is a credit to Mr. Haas and the city.

 

September 24, 1886

The workmen engaged in excavating for the sewer on Third street, struck what appears to be ancient ruins of a stone building, the first of the week. At the depth of about eight feet below the surface, the first rock was found bearing traces of the work of man, and a foot or so below this was found a large deposit of ashes, of which about twenty-five bushels were thrown out. The stones are faced on one side and have the appearance of those dressed for buildings where close work is required. Some of them have doubtless been subjected to great artificial heat, as pieces have crumbled off and are converted into lime; others are smoked and blackened by fire. The building or whatever it was, set nearly cornerwise to the street, and the point first reached was the corner. After excavating for about twenty-five feet further, another wall was found extending diagonally across the cut, the stone being carefully dressed as those at first discovered, but without the accompaniment of ashes and lime.

Ancient ruins have been discovered in numerous places in this state, proving beyond doubt that this section was at one time occupied by a race superior to the Indians in the use of tools and implements for building. The fact that these indications of a former race of semi civilized people are found but a foot or so above the natural bed of rock underlying this city, and that a mammoth elm tree about two feet in diameter has grown up over the ruins, is evidence that centuries have passed away since the hand of man was active in the construction of that once towering piece of masonry.

 

The long-expected action against the city for trespass was commenced by Geo. W. Lawe last Tuesday. The property in question is the land at the north approach to the draw bridge, and the amount involved is $600. Mr. Lawe has retained Pierce & Moeskes, attorneys at Appleton.

 

The macadamizing of Wisconsin Ave. is now completed, and Kaukauna may now boast of possessing the finest pavement of any city in the state.

 

The shipments of buffalo bones from the Northwest are growing larger. From 20 to 25 Canadian Pacific cars, loaded with this class of freight, arrive at Fort Benton, Mon., every week, consigned to fertilizing works in the East.

 

There is one plan, one solution of the so-called Southern question, that has never been tried. At the present it seems to be the best choice: Let the negro alone. The negro is doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Leave him to the same laws that govern all over the land. He is not an anarchist or a bomb thrower he does not threaten law and order or society. Just at present we do not see where a better labor can be had. With a population like that which makes life unsafe in Chicago, the South might quickly and gladly reimport its banished negros.

 

 

Yahnozha  –  Chappo  –  Fun  -  Geronimo

 

Dispatches arriving on the 4^th reported that Geronimo, Natchez and three others have surrendered unconditionally to Gen. Miles. The Indians, it is said were without provisions and were in a starving condition. According to Capt. Lawton all will be shipped 2000 miles east. He is also moving all from Fort Apache in the same direction.

 

Time Machine Trip to August 1976

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen  KAHS

 

August 3, 1976

 

Following a three-hour rain delay during the K.A.C. Women's 12" Fast Pitch State Tournament, officials set fire to gasoline poured on wet mud to dry out the field.

 

Midtec Paper Co. and Kimberly-Clark finalized terms for Midtec's acquisition of the Kimberly Mill. The sale called for employees to return to work, securing roughly $2 million in annual pension benefits and $2 million in severance/severance-related benefits.

 

Kaukauna Recreation Department Summer Theater staged Anything Goes at Kaukauna High School Auditorium. Among the cast are (l to r) Colleen Reardon, Karen Weyenberg, Lori Wurdinger, Kim Meyers, Molly Schuler, Linda Deering, Debbie Huss, Kim Hrubesky, Joan Vandenberg and Susanne Verbeten. With the drum are Mary Van Grinsven, Katie Jacques, Joel Buchanan and Dave Lewis. 

 

August 12, 1976

 

Workmen from the Kaukauna Electric and Water Depts. began wiring the newly installed lights on the football field this week. 

 

The Fire and Police Commission presented a plan to the Public Protection and Safety Committee proposing part-time firefighters for Kaukauna. Part-time members would hold the rank of "Part Time Fire Fighter" with a suggested pay of $1,000 per year, regardless of the number of fires. Alderman Frank Potter expressed support for a 24-person volunteer auxiliary combined with transferring six firefighters to a proposed new north side station.

 

Highway Sign Vandalism Law, first-time sign vandalism carries a $25 fine, 30 days imprisonment, or both. If sign vandalism leads to a fatality, penalties increase up to a $10,000 fine and two years’ imprisonment.

 

August 17, 1976

 

King of the Schut is Jesse Vanderloop. A former Kaukaunan, he returned for a weekend and entered the Hollandtown event and his shot the 1444^th was the one which brought down the last of the bird.

 

Marine Reserves on active duty in California. PFC Thomas G. Pomeroy and PFC Michael W. Jansen of Kaukauna underwent two weeks of active duty at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California.

 

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approved a permit for the City of Kaukauna to construct a 200-foot seawall, breakwater, and boat launch at Riverside Park.

 

August 19, 1976

 

IVYLE VOET, (second from right) who pioneered women’s softball leagues in the city of Kaukauna 16 years ago was honored for her past and present accomplishments Thursday night. Above, she accepts a trophy, corsage and a gift certificate from a few of her friends, including (from left) Grandma Kate Specht, Judy Diedrich, Kathy Van Gompel, Carolyn Johnson and George Kautza.

 

When the beer was all gone, the empty 12-pak canton made a great sun shade at the K.A.C. 16” tourney over the weekend.

 

Dr. John Palarski reported a break-in at Kaukauna Veterinary Clinic on Hyland Ave. discovered around 7 a.m. Friday, where thieves broke a screen and window to enter. Five firearms were stolen and the thieves also took $30 in rolled coins, along with cash and checks, totaling $1,050 in losses.

 

ALL 'ROUND BOYS. Kaukauna Recreation director Gary Landreman (right) congratulates Tim Wolf (left) and Mike Ashauer on being named 1976 KRD All-'Round Boys for the northside and southside respectively.

 

KRD ALL-'ROUND GIRL. Judy Luehring (right) accepts the award as KRD All-'Round Girl from recreation supervisor Barb Derus

 

KRD Women's League Softball results Janice Hammen delivered a clutch two-run single in the bottom of the eighth to give Joseph's Shoes a 12–11 extra-inning victory over Mel's Outer Limits for the KRD women's league second-half championship on Monday. Hammen, who stepped in after teammate Sue Gerow, was ejected in the seventh inning for protesting a call and drove two runs for the win.

 

August 24, 1976

 

Gary Landreman, the new recreation director, is making up schedules at the office.

 

Marion Krumm was Kaukauna's first special education teacher and is retiring after 21 years of teaching special education in the district since 1955. Her husband, Guy Krumm—a longtime Kaukauna teacher, coach, and athletic director—is also retiring this year.

 

The Kaukauna Municipal Electrical Utility and other area municipal utilities won a favorable ruling from the Federal Power Commission (FPC), reducing Wisconsin Michigan Power Company's proposed rate increase to $203,000 annually 46% of the requested $432,000.

 

August 26, 1976

Approximately 1,200 members of UPIU Locals 20 and 147 voted by a large margin to authorize a strike following the rejection of Thilmany’s latest monetary offer.

 

Harold Kobin retires from coaching following doctor's advice.  Harold Kobin is stepping down from all coaching duties after 20 years, though he will remain as a K.H.S. mathematics teacher.

 

August 31, 1976

The Kaukauna Board of Education is addressing Department of Public Instruction Title IX regulations regarding sex discrimination, which impact single-sex activities such as glee clubs and basketball teams. The board has completed considerable planning to ensure district compliance with all state Title IX rules.

 

Matine Lance Corporal Robert J. Dercks, Kaukauna, has reported for duty at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune N.C. 

 

E/3 Debbie Meinert Matthews, former Kaukauna resident, has received her discharge from the Navy after 28 months of service. She worked in the pediatrics at the US Naval Hospital at Newport, Rhode Island. 

 

Daughters to:

Ronald and Faith Sanderfoot, 929 E. Maes Ave., Kimberly.

William and Marjorie Vander Heiden, Route 2, Kaukauna.

Gary and Debra Evers, 308 Tampa Way, Little Chute.

Joseph and Dawn Kelderman,  Railroad Street, Kimberly.

James and Karen Schweiner, 614 Marcella Ave., Combined Locks.

Mark and Susan VandeHey,  W. Division Street, Kaukauna.

Donald and Rochelle Baumgart, 441 Paul Court, Combined Locks.

Bruce and Kathleen Huelsbeck, 102 W. Ann Street, Kaukauna.

Joseph and Charlotte Weyenberg, Route 1, Kaukauna.

Daniel and Barbara Glasheen, 409 Buchanan Road, Kaukauna.

Clark and Jan Lynn Nienow, 530 Jeffrey Street, Combined Locks.

David and Mary Vande Hey, 409 W. Main Street, Little Chute.

Jeffrey and Lynne De Leeuw, 212 Black Street, Kaukauna.

Martin and Barbara Van Zeeland, 228 Taylor Street, Kaukauna.

 

Son to:

Jeffrey and Laurel Vander Velden, 320 W. Second Street, Kimberly.

Richard and Bonita Fassbender, Route 3, Kaukauna.

Michael and Theresa Haupt, 801 Blackwell Street, Kaukauna.

Nancy and Leander Gerl, 308 Pierce Ave., Little Chute.

Rick and Suzanne Vanderloop, 316 E. Eighth Street, Kaukauna.

Raymond and Mary Granger, 1401 Peters Road, Kaukauna.

Gregory and LaVerne Mignon, 725 N. Madison, Little Chute.

Richard and Jean Promer, Echo Valley Road, Route 1, Kaukauna.

Joseph and Anna Lucas, 1115 Haen Drive, Kaukauna.

Thomas S. and Diane B. Diedrich, 608 Diedrich Street, Kaukauna.

David and Kathryn Rosin, 913 Jefferson Street, Little Chute.

Clarence and Judith Ver Bockel 343 S. Karlyn Street, Kimberly.

Steven and Carol Warner, 1612 E. Lincoln Street, Little Chute.

Robert and Joanne Gerritts, 305 Cherry Lane, Little Chute.

Gregory and Carol Hartjes, 313 E. 20th Street, Kaukauna.

Foster and Sharijoy Busse, 708 W. Eighth Street, Kaukauna.

Dennis and Margaret Piepkorn, 813 Draper Street, Kaukauna.

Russell and Judith Paeth, 1150 Taft Street, Little Chute.

Eugene and Robin Rosin, 123 Sarah Street, Kaukauna.

Charles and Barbara Brinkman, Route 4, Kaukauna.

Time Machine Trip to August 1966

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

August 3, 1966

Jenny Gerrits smashed a home run in the bottom of the seventh to complete a rally that saw the Kaukauna girls All-Star team score a come from behind 12-11 victory over Menasha in a game played Thursday at the 10th Street diamond. Gerrits blow came as she led off the frame. It was her only hit of the afternoon. Down 11-4 Kaukauna fought back to tie the count with three runs in the fifth and four runs in the sixth.

 

Peter Joseph Schuh, Route 1, Kaukauna, will be among more than 70 Wisconsin families who will be honored at the State Fair of Wisconsin for having a farm that has been in possession of the same family for 100 years or more. Since the century farm program began in 1948 more than 1200 Wisconsin families have received certificates donating ownership for 100 years or more.

 

Mrs. John Diedrich, Kaukauna, won the grand prize stereo set and Mrs. Elmer Kunstman, Appleton, won the grand prize lawn mower at Kaukauna's fifth annual sidewalk sale last Thursday sponsored by the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce.

 

Richard Stegeman is serving as this year's pool supervisor at Kaukauna Memorial pool. Bruce Knapp holds the position of assistant supervisor. Rich is in his third year working at the pool. The 1964 graduate of Kaukauna High School will be a junior at Stevens Point next semester. Bruce is also currently in his third year of working at the pool. He graduated Kaukauna high school in 1965 and will be a sophomore at Stevens point this fall.

 

Pat Baumgart, Dan Egan, Ricci Giordana and Reed Giordana won championships in the Kaukauna City Tennis Tournament. Pat Baumgart took the 16 and under crown, Dan Egan won the 14 and under, Ricci Giordana the 12 and under and Reed Giordana won the 10 and under crown.

  

August 10, 1966

 

Harry Wilson, football coach at Kaukauna High School, received a Master of Education degree with a major in guidance from Wisconsin State University at Superior Friday.

 

Michael M. Klein, 82, former dairy farmer from Kaukauna has died. He was a member of a pioneer family and lived here all his life on the family farm. The Klein farm extended from LaFollette Park, formerly known as Klein’s Park, to his home on 11^th street.

 

August 12, 1966

 

The City of Kaukauna is in mourning today following the sudden death early Wednesday of its Mayor for more than twenty years, Joseph "Doty" Bayorgeon, 60. Funeral services will be held at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Flags are half-mast throughout the city until after the funeral, and stores will be closed Saturday during the funeral. Doty Bayorgeon took pride in the accomplishments of every Kaukauna citizen, mourned in each of their sorrows and helped them in troubles.  He was particularly concerned about the youth of this community. Mayor Bayorgeon had a deep concern for every detail concerning Kaukauna and its people, and took a great amount of responsibility in all events or occurrences in this city. In his efforts to prevent juvenile delinquency, Bayorgeon pushed the recreation program in the city, feeling that keeping young people busy was the best way to prevent it. The development of the "Doty" Bayorgeon Recreation Area in the vicinity of the swimming pool and athletic fields was a major accomplishment of his time. That it was named for him during his lifetime is an unusual tribute. Joseph "Doty" Bayorgeon will be greatly missed be Kaukauna and its people.”

 

A new supermarket will be built by Larry's Market Incorporated on land located just south of the intersection of Crooks Avenue and 11th St. in Kaukauna according to Lawrence Verhagen. The site was a housing development for servicemen after World War II. 13 Quonset huts were built on the property which housed 26 family units. Larry's market Inc. currently operates two Piggy Wiggly supermarkets in the area. One is located on Dodge Street in Kaukauna; the other is on the east end of Little Chute just off Highway 96.

 

August 19, 1966

 

Gilbert J. Anderson, an alderman for thirteen years, was elected mayor of Kaukauna by the Kaukauna City Council Tuesday evening. The election came on the first ballot to elect a mayor, after three nominating ballots.

 

August 24, 1966

The highlight of the presentation of girl’s awards on “Award Day” last Friday at the Library Park was the girl of the year award won by Kris Landreman. Kris displayed a fine attitude in contributing to all-girls sports and well liked said Bonnie Jerow, sports director. Other trophies were given to outstanding performances on the girls’ softball team. Jenny Gerrits was named most valuable player and Lynn Belling received an award for highest batting average.

 

William J Glasheen, 58, of Kaukauna has died. His funeral services were held on Tuesday. Mr. Glasheen was a veteran of the Outagamie County traffic patrol and its captain for nine years.

  

The Kaukauna girls were in trouble twice in a game with Darboy here last Thursday, but they bounced back to a 14-10 win to cap a perfect season in the intercity girls’ softball league.  Kaukauna started the game scoring with a rally of five runs in the first. Mary Belling led off with a walk and advanced to score on a single by Jane Simon and a double by Denise Mereness. After Barb McPhail walked, Jennie Gertz homered to clear the bases and end   the scoring.

 

Presentation of awards to top ranking boys and the Kaukauna recreation Department took place last Friday at the Library Park. The boy of the year trophy went to Bob VanDeHey for the north side and Leon Franzke for the south side. Bob participated in Junior softball alternating between catcher and pitcher. Leon was the top scorer in basketball. In Junior softball he hit .441.

 

August 26, 1966

When school starts on Thursday, September 1, at Kaukauna High School there will be 80 teachers and approximately 1273 students beginning the first semester. Walter Schmidt is principal of the high school, and Jerome Kroll is assistant principal and guidance counselor.

 

Don E. Beyer, Kaukauna, will leave September 6 for Sierra Leone, West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer. Buyer has completed 10 weeks of training at Roosevelt University, Chicago. He will be one of several new volunteers replacing those now ending two years of teaching at the secondary level and Sierra Leone.

 

August 31, 1966

Mrs. Richard Clapp will assume the duties as head librarian at Kaukauna public library on September 1.

 

Airman Alan D. Schuh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin N. Schuh of R.R. 3, Kaukauna, Wis., has been selected for technical training at Keesler AFB, Miss., as a U. S. Air Force communications-electronics specialist.

 

Airman Joseph John Ribarchek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ribarchek of 1609 Glenview Ave., Kaukauna, Wis., has been selected for technical training at Sheppard AFB, Tex., as a U.S. Air Force medical service specialist.

 

Staff Sgt. Richard L Van Domelen, Little Chute, is now in Vietnam in the fight against communist aggression. Van Domelen is an administration specialist in the Pacific Air Forces.  

 

Capt. Jerome Siebers, Kaukauna, is presently serving in Vietnam as the officer in charge of the 30^th weather squadron. This unit is unique and so much as it provides combat weather support including forecast, observation from the station and the information is forward to combat areas of the first division. He has been awarded an M.S. degree in meteorology from the University of Wisconsin. Capt. Siebers degree was conferred under rather unusual circumstances as he is currently assigned to a command weather unit in Vietnam.

  

Sp/4 Gerald Krieger, Kaukauna, recently began serving in Vietnam. Krieger, working with the Army engineers building roads and airstrips.

First Lieut. Louis M. McGoey, Kaukauna, is now in Vietnam in the fight against communist aggression. Lieut. McGoey, an administrative officer, received his commission in 1963. He is a graduate of Kaukauna High School and the Wisconsin State University Oshkosh. 

 

K.A.C. Baseball team awards winners for the 1966 season are pictured with their trophies. Left to right Jim “Yogi” Vandenberg, team MVP; Tom Vils, most valuable pitcher; and Quinn Vanden Heuvel, most valuable hitter.

 

1966 Ford Mustang

 Sidewalk sales turned out to be a big day in Kaukauna as shoppers came downtown in large crowds to bargain hunt. Sunny skies and warm temperatures helped merchant’s report record sales.

  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Killian,   

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaPlant,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Winius,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. William Hinkens,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Killian,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert LaPlant,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Winius

Son to Mr. and Mrs. William Hinkens,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Van Rossum

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hietpas  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Van Dyn Hoven

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Mulry  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Friday,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Feldkamp,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Alois Van Dyn Hoven,   

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mangold  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Van Toll

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Vanden Heuvel  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. William P. Garvey   

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hurst,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hietpas,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van-der Heyden,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beschta,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Krautkramer

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Garvey,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Minten,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Micke,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Vande Burgt  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. David L. Bain,   

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. Verbockel  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Kobs,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. James Rademaker   

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lamers    

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Schmidt

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vandehey,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joachim Warner,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Van De Loo,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Welson,   

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Clair Forseth   

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van Domelen  

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gitter,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Holtz  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beyer,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brochtrup,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jansen,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Vande Voort

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lamers

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Evenson,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haen,   

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Schuh,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ivo Liebergen,   

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weyers,   

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Powell

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Evers,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Janssen,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Mitnon,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sanderfoot,   

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Koehn,  

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Stephani,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Francis LeNoble,  

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Van Handel