Time Machine Trip to May 1976

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen KAHS

May 4, 1976

STANDING ON THE PORCH of the Grignon home, members of the committee working on the Bicentennial mass survey the grounds where the mass will be celebrated on May 23, 2:00 p.m. Committee members shown are (from left), Sister Rosaire, Mary Landreman, Cal DeBruin, Dr. William Keller, David Hartjes, Les Lindemuth and Neil Biersteker. (Times Photo)

 

A minor industrial mishap occurred at the Thilmany upper mill when a cover blew off a wax processing tank. Two workers, Jerome Diederich and Kimberly James McCabe, suffered second-degree burns from the hot wax spill and were treated by the Kaukauna Fire Department Ambulance before being admitted to St. Elizabeth Hospital.

 

The state-level decision on the future of the Highway 55 corridor through Kaukauna and Little Chute has shifted back to the Outagamie County Highway Committee. While state officials urge a designated corridor to secure right-of-way options for a future four-lane freeway, local representatives from Kaukauna and Buchanan argue against displacing residents for a project that may not materialize for decades.

 

A visit by a Netherlands government consul, windmills, and the first parade of the Bicentennial season are coming as Little Chute opens its observance of the nation's 200th anniversary next week with a Tulip Festival. The festival gets underway this Sunday. Johannes Tjaardstra, consul general of The Netherlands, will be the honorary grand marshal of the village's Bicentennial parade, which begins at 12:30 p.m.

 

May 6, 1976

 

QUEEN CHER DIEDICH and King Jay Noonan will reign over the Kaukauna High School Junior Prom to be held from 8 to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 8, in the school commons. The theme of the prom is "Lost Horizons."

 

Cheerleaders for the 1976-77 season at St. Aloysius Catholic school were chosen this week by judges Janice Jaskot and Cindy Seif.

The eight girls named to the varsity squad were Jean Coenen, Lynne Doolittle, Sandy Finnegan, Karen Klarer, Mary Kay Krautkramer, Teri Marx, Jane Scherer and Lori Schumann. Supervisor for the cheerleaders is Mrs. Betty Jane Steger.

  

May 11, 1976

 

QUEEN OF THE Little Chute Bicentennial Tulip Festival, which is continuing through this week, was Miss Laurie St. Aubin, center, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger St. Aubin. Her court included Miss Laurie Van Boxtel, left, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Van Boxtel, and Miss Mary Kons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kons. The queen was crowned on Sunday at ceremonies at Legion Park.

 

A retiring Guy Krumm, who has seen Kaukauna's high school sports program expand from four sports and three coaches to nine boys' sports, three girls' sports and about 25 coaches, quietly terminated his post as the Kaukauna schools' athletic director last Tuesday.

 

THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD was presented to Dan Nytes of Boy Scout Troop 104, son of Gerald and Kathy Nytes, route 4, Kaukauna. The presentation was made Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. mass at St. Aloysius. Pictured above are, left to right, Father Donald Fuller, Mrs. and Mr. Nytes, Dan, and Unit Commissioner William Steffens. Dan followed in the footsteps of his father who received his Eagle Scout award 25 years ago. 

THE FIRST EAGLE SCOUT in the 22-year existence of Troop 41 of Combined Locks is Randy Sanders, son of Alvin and Ruth Sanders, 407 S. Washington St., Combined Locks. The presentation was made at a Court of Honor last Saturday at the Combined Locks Civic Center. Pictured above are, left to right, Mr. Sanders, Scoutmaster Ken Hamilton, Randy, and Mrs. Sanders.

 

May 18, 1976

 

A PAGE FROM THE PAST was turned to the present with the dedication of a plaque commemorating the life of Capt. Hendrick Aupaumut, a Stockbridge Indian who fought in the Revolution and later served as a translator and emissary and who died in Kaukauna in 1830. Looking over the new plaque were Osceola Kulow, Stockbridge, a descendant of Capt. Hendrick's wife's family, Ray Nehrlich of the city's Bicentennial Commission, and Rep. William Rogers. (Times Photos)

 

Mayor Robert LaPlante will ask that the highway 55 corridor be stricken from Kaukauna's official map, he said Friday. "I sent a letter to all--and I mean all--of the residents that live along that corridor," LaPlante said, "and not one of them are in favor of keeping it." A number of the residents along the route have protested and petitioned for action on the route, placed on the city's official map in 1969. Most argue that they must pay taxes and special assessments on land which, in some cases, cannot be developed.

AIR BORNE. After winning the 100, Kris Mueller added a second in the long jump with this 16'6½" effort. (Times Photo)

 

Joette Steger, Steve Smith, and John Femal have been named among Wisconsin's top high school mathematics students after a statewide contest. The three KHS students ranked in the top 10 per cent of all Wisconsin students who participated this year. Over 24,000 students representing 310 high schools participated in a preliminary examination on Feb. 12.

 

Plans for a second fire station for Kaukauna are being formulated, though slowly, and though nothing definite has been decided, the Fire and Police commission has a plethora of ideas. Authorized on Dec. 1 by Mayor Robert LaPlante, the commission's assignment to look into possible costs, locations and manpower came following the Common Council's decision to purchase a new 1977 Pierce fire truck.

 

May 24, 1976

BOWLING WINNERS. Jan and Bob Van Rossum, Rt. 2, DePere, took home first place money and the championship trophy in the recently completed Kaukauna Athletic Club's 13th annual mixed couples bowling tournament. Making the presentation is KAC president Bruce Kobs (left). (Times Photo)

 

You haven't tasted a delicacy until you've dined on carp or sheepshead! At least that's what those who've tasted the delight of shrimp cocktail a la sheepshead say, and now the Department of Natural Resources has put together a leaflet suggesting how you can prepare some delicious, inexpensive meals using rough fish.

"Carp were brought into the United States from Europe in the 1880's because they were considered a delicacy," says Vern Hacker of the DNR. "Rough fish are not only delicious eating but they are also high in protein. In fact, a Nebraska restaurant currently buys 350,000 pounds of carp a year from Wisconsin in order to make and sell a carp sandwich."

WINNING DELIVERY. Kaukauna hurler Bryan Hacker gets ready to uncork a pitch in the First inning of play, in which he struck out the side. Hacker struck out eight, scattered five hits and came up with a clutch triple to knock in the tieing run.

 

• Daughter to: Thomas and Julia Darrow
• Daughter to: William and Barbara Schmidt
• Daughter to: Ray and Marsha Johnson
• Son to: Dennis and Linda Schmidt
• Son to: Walter and Susan Jeske

• Son to: William and Linda Bast
• Son to: Michael and Ruth Dollevoet

• Daughter to: Charles and Marilyn Sitenga
• Daughter to: Roger and Margaret Vander Heiden
• Daughter to: Robert and Donna Mischoer

• May 7 – Daughter to: LeRoy and Diane Pohlman
• May 8 – Daughter to: Steven and Christine Bastian

• Daughter to: James and Lois Jansen
• Son to: Peter and Kathleen Dorschner

• May 16 – Daughter to: David and Marlene Swanson

• Daughter to: Jeffrey and Maureen Erbrecht
• Son to: Dale and Lori Sather
• Son to: Jeffrey and Beth Lautenschlager

• Sons (Twins) to: Jeffrey and Eileen Hermus

• May 19 – Daughter to: Donald and Carol Holtz
• May 20 – Son to: James and Joan Effa
• May 23 – Son to: Dennis and Linda Kern

• Daughter to: Mark and Janice McMorrow
• Son to: Michael and Patricia Romenesko

• Daughter to: Edward and Laura Jansen

• Son to: Jeff and Anne Weiland
• May 23 – Daughter to: Richard and Wendy Wimberger

 

1ST AND 2ND PLACE TEAMS in the boys’ divisions were: front row, (2nd place team), John Zurovitch, Jon Gould, Dave Paulson and Jeff Weyenberg. Back row, (1st place team), Mike Zurovitch, Brian Sachs, Mark Vander Steen and Richard Gould.

BOYS’ SPECIAL AWARDS went to front row, from left, Dean Domnigos, high series with handicap; Kip Vander Velden - most improved bowler; and Jim Glaser - high game with handicap. Back row, Steve Joseph - high average; Jeff Gruenstern - high series; and Ron Biese - high game.

GIRLS’ 1ST AND 2ND TEAM members were, front row (2nd Place Team), Gina Hackel, Shawn Weyenberg, Lori Weyenberg and Susan Sanders. Back row, (First Place Team), Lori Tetzlaff, Connie Verhagen, Susan Sanderfoot and Mary Miller.

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS in girls’ competition were front row, (from left), Lori Wirth - high game with handicap; Holly Helding - high series; Juli Feistel - high series with handicap. Back row, Karla Miller - high average; Diane Vandeburgt - most improved bowler; and Jenny Viaene - high game.

HONORED BY ELKS — Rose Vanevenhoven (right) won first place among Kaukauna students in the Elks Constitution Contest this year and placed among the top 15 in the state contest. Kaukauna Elks presented her with a $50 Savings Bond, while her state award was $200. Alice Thiel (left) was awarded a $25 Savings Bond for second place at KHS, while Tina Klister (center) received a gift for third place.

Time Machine Trip to May 1966

Kaukauna Times 

By Lyle Hansen KAHS

May 4, 1966

The Kempen brothers, John and Raymond are both spending a leave from service at home in Kaukauna. Raymond Airman third class is home from boot camp at Lockland AF base San Antonia, Texas. John is a third-class petty officer in the navy is serving as a cook on the USS Tutuila.

Marine Pvt. John J. Hengel of Kimberly has completed individual combat training at Camp Pendleton, Cal.

 

The undefeated Kaukauna Ghosts track team swept to its fourth straight victory with an 82-26 win over Menasha, at the Kaukauna track.  Paul Kiffe swept to a triumph in the 220-yard dash, Bob Promer put the shot 51 feet 10 inches and Dan Minkebige grabbed top laurels in the 880 yard run.

 

May 6, 1966

“Some Enchanted Evening,” the theme chosen for the 1966 Junior Prom, highlighting the school’s major social event this evening.

 

A crowd of three hundred from Holy Cross parish honored Sister Jeanne D’Arc, principal of the school, for the last six years. She will be reassigned this summer.

 

May 11, 1966

Miss Frances Nelson will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing on May 21 from Commencement Convocation at the College of Saint Teresa, Winona, Minn.

 

May 18, 1966

Army Captain Burton C. Bice received an official certification of Achievement at the United States Army Security Training Center. 

 

Kaukauna is the home of the world’s largest plant devoted to the exclusive manufacture of heavy-duty drilling machines and the public is invited to visit G & L on Sunday. One of the most fascinating demonstrations will be that of a tape operated drilling machine.

 

May 20, 1966

 

Mrs. John Mau was elected vice president of the Wisconsin Jaycettes at Green Bay.

 

At Goodland Field in Appleton on Sunday May 22 an event called “High School Day” will be held. Football trophies will be given to Joe Schaefer of Little Chute St. John’s and Bob Promer of Kaukauna high School. The basketball trophy will be awarded to John Reider of Kimberly High School. 

 

Lynda Damro was chosen president of the 1966-67 student council in an all-school election, last Friday. Joan Van Wychen was named vice-president.

 

May 25, 1966

The Kaukauna Klubbers won their opener in the Fox Valley league with a 4-2 win over Fond du Lac.  Leigh Wachel pitched three hitter for the win. 

 

Dan Bay has been named the outstanding freshman athlete at Stevens Point university. Bay saw considerable action as a guard on the football team and was a regular on the wrestling team at 177 pounds. He lettered in both sports and participated in track.  

 

Edward Hammen of Little Chute is currently teaching and coaching at St. Peter Claver high school in San Antonio, Texas as his service in the Catholic Lay Mission Corps. Recently one of the boys he coaches, Clarence Johnson, set a national schoolboy record with a leap of 7 feet ¼ inch. The boy is featured in the May issue of Sports Illustrated.  Hammen is a 1960 graduated St. John high school and a 1964 graduate of St. Norbert college with a major in history. 

 

May 27, 1966

President Robert Pendleton will open the annual Class Night exercises in the Auditorium Tuesday Night, with words of welcome and presentation of his classmates.

 

A PLAQUE recognizing more than 14 years of service as scoutmaster of St. Mary's Boy Scout troop 27 was presented to Louis Schultz at the court of honor held at St. Mary's cafeteria Monday evening. The award was presented by Norbert Jansen, chairman of the troop committee. Shown are, left to right, Howard Veldman, present scoutmaster of troop 27, Schultz, and Jansen. (Times Photo)

 A court of honor Monday for Boy Scout Troop 27 became a testimonial for Louis Schultz scoutmaster from 1951 to 1965. During his years as leader, he saw 35 boys obtain the rank of Eagle Scout and 24 were on hand to extend congratulations as he was presented a plaque for his service. The 35 boys who became Eagle Scouts during Schultz’s leadership include Ronald Belongea, Dennis Lappen, Vic Haen Jr., Lee Wittman, Mark Bachhuber, David Bachhuber, Tom Cleveland, Jared De Bruin, Lyle Guertz, Mike Hunter, Lyle Hansen and Glenn Hansen. Other Eagles Scouts are: Pat Hopfensperger, Roger Metz, Tom Jansen, Bob Jansen, Kenneth Jaeger, William Niesen, Dennis Plzak, Stanley Plzak, Allen Plzak, Dennis Schaefer and David Schwalenberg. Dale Seibers, Howard Veldman Jr., Dennis Veldman, Les Schultz, Jerome Schaefer, Jon Austin, Dick Lemke, Jim Reichel, Jack Grissman, Robert Greenwood, David Vanevenhoven and Carl Vanevenhoven.

  

1966 AMC Rambler Marlin

 

• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bork.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mattison.
• Twin sons to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Drechsler.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Smith.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard W. Smith.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. James Verhasselt.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schmidt.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert DuFay.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vander Heiden.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roy S. Dingeldien.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon P. Meulemans.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Pyke.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Wynboom.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Giordana.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Hammen.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grady.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Propson.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Bastian.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berghuis.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Mischler.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kussow.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Schumacher.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Kamke.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Strauch.
• Daughter to Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Wolfmeyer.

• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elrick.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. John Schiltz.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Jirikowic.
• Daughter to Dr. and Mrs. K. E. Buchanan.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Vander Zanden.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Evers.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jahner.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Broeren.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Romenesko.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Albers.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Clement F. Boucher.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Marquardt.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Rooyakkers.
• Daughter to Edward W. Mauthe.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Hintz.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nagel.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peeters.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wachuta.
• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Plach.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Hooyer.

• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Gerts.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. James Delie.
• Son to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Lang.

• Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Williamson, Jr.

 

Pictures May 1966

 

NEW OFFICERS for the Kaukauna Jaycettes were installed at the annual joint Jaycee-Jaycette installation banquet held last Thursday evening at the Hyland House. The new officers for 1966-1967 are, left to right, Mrs. Louis Faust, director; Mrs. Tom Sanders, director; Mrs. Richard Mech, treasurer; Mrs. Burt McIntyre, president; Mrs. Walt Weihmuller, past president; and Mrs. Thomas Thoma, state director. Mrs. W. W. Wolfmeyer, vice president of the Jaycettes, was absent when the photo was taken.

JUNIOR CLASS STUDENTS are working on the decorations for tonight's Kaukauna high school junior prom, "Some Enchanted Evenings," being held in the old high school gymnasium. Shown working on decorations are Lynn Leddy, left, and Lynn Domro.  

DRESSED IN KIMONAS are two students at St. Mary school in Kaukauna who took part in a special program which was held last Wednesday. Shown from left to right are Nancy Simon, Sister Theophane, the director of the program, and Vivian De La Hunt. (Times Photo)

KAUKAUNA EVENING HOMEMAKERS' club installed their new slate of officers at the May Banquet held May 4 at the Elks club. Shown from left to right are: Mrs. Margaret Mankovecky, treasurer; Mrs. Marvin Schuler, secretary; Mrs. DuWayne Gilchrist, vice-president; and Mrs. Robert Johnson, president. (Times Photo)

 

50-YEAR MEMBERS of St. Ann’s court of the Catholic Order of Foresters at Holy Cross were honored at the mother and daughter party this week. Left to right, seated, are Elizabeth Schlude, Rose Kuborn and Mary Vanden Bosch. Standing are Catherine Ludke, Margaret Bodde, Mary Heindel and Rose Vanevenhoven. Not on picture are Ida Haid, Christine Vander Heiden and Josephine Licht. Girls bearing the 50-year pins to them were Sarah Hooyman, left, and Donna DeCoster.

FRESHMAN RECORD BREAKER in the long jump is Bob St. Arnold who went 18 feet $1/2$ inch against Neenah, in a meet at the Kaukauna track

 

NEW OFFICERS for the Lady Elks were installed at a banquet held Wednesday, May 11, at the Elks Club. Mrs. Thomas Nytes was inducted as president for 1966-1967. Shown above are, left to right, Mrs. Robert Nack, new secretary; Mrs. Ralph Bayorgeon, past secretary; Mrs. David Heindel, past president; Mrs. Nytes; Mrs. Donald Swetz, vice president; and Mrs. Elmer Hoffman, treasurer.

AN AWARD from the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury was presented to Sister M. Henrianna, principal of St. Mary’s school, last week for “Patriotic service in support of the U.S. Savings Bond program.” The certificate, signed by Henry H. Fowler, secretary of the treasury, was presented for her work in directing a Savings Stamp program in the school. Postmaster Robert Grogan conferred the award. The Savings Bond program covers $49 billion, or 23 per cent of the national debt.

KAUKAUNA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS who participated in the recent track meet at Fond du Lac Goodrich high school are shown in this picture. In the bottom row, from left to right, are Mary Jo Keough, Barbara Gerrits, Shirley Roome, Kay Van Zummeren, Mary Hopfensperger, Christine Kindler, Donna Vander Loop and Vicki Weyers. Shown in the second row, from left to right, are Miss Mary Beth Nienhaus, advisor, Char. Welhouse, Sharon Vande Yacht, Jane Simon, Sue Mueller, Nancy Marscéau, Jane Kunz, Annie Vernon and Pat Leddy. In the top row, from left to right, are Pat Effa, Margie Bambery, Annie Landreman, Susi Vandehy, Barb Peebles, Jenny Schuler and Kathy Van Wychen.  

WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL KHS Youth Center ping pong tournament are pictured with their trophies. A triple recipient, Dave Tessen, is shown with trophies he won in the single, double and mixed double events. Second from the left, Karen Klister, received her award for winning the mixed doubles; Lynn Patterson copped the girls' single tourney and Don Priebe earned his prize for winning the boys' double tournament. (Camera Club Photo)

THE LYNN-DETTES — Back row, left to right, Jill Alger, Kay Kromer, Colleen Damro, Barbara Verhagen, Debbie Kerscher, Patty Van Eperen, Sharon Woldt and Darlene Knorr. Third row, same order, Valerie St. John, Deborah Swetz, Debra Spielbauer, Doris Geurts, Debra Geurts, Joyce Damro, Joan Roberts, Gail Van Asten, Royann Peterson and Peggy Deininger. Second row, same order, Susan Spielbauer, Diane Haen, Dawn Swetz, Julie Borree, Barbara Borree, Susan Schmidt, Beverly Berken and Vickie Geurts. Front row, left to right, Diane George, holding the American flag, Sherry Kessler, Sharon Van Eperen, Barbara Van Eperen, Patty Deininger, Debra Vande Hey, Julie Peterson, Diane Vande Hey, Mary Damro, Mary McPhail and Clarence Sullivan, Commander of Post No. 3319 Veterans of Foreign Wars, sponsors of the twirling corps. Twirlers not present for the picture were Fay Tennessen and Joyce Verhagen. Also not present was Jill Reinholz, flag bearer.  

THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD was presented to Lee Wittman at the Court of Honor for boy scout troop 27 held Monday evening in St. Mary's cafeteria. The award to Wittman marked the 35th eagle scout to be presented the Eagle while Louis Schultz was scoutmaster. Shown are, left to right, Schultz, Wallace Mooney, who presented the award, Mrs. Harvey Wittman, Lee Wittman, Mr. Harvey Wittman and Howard Veldman, new troop 27 scoutmaster.

 

MISS RUTH WOLF, left, who is retiring as city treasurer, turned over the weighty city budget book to her successor, Mrs. Elaine Brown, at the Municipal building Friday. The secretaries and other women employees on the second floor, the "woman's world of the city hall," brought two cakes and a gift to make a little party for Ruth. Last night the city council passed a resolution citing Miss Wolf's dedicated service to Kaukauna and thanking her for loyal service to the community.

 

CHAMPIONS of the Wednesday Night Ladies league at Gene's Alleys in Freedom for the 1965-66 season were the Gonnering Brothers Livestock team pictured above. From left to right are Rosie Griener, Ila Griener, Mae Schommer, Mary Gonnering, Grace Garvey and Vionne Griener.

 Kaukauna Couple Celebrate

 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nackers