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Time Machine Trip to March 1966

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

March 2, 1966

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 this morning at the First Congregational Church, Appleton, for Charles L. Dostal, Sr., 49, president and chairman of the board of Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company. Mr. Dostal suffered an apparent heart attack Sunday morning at the ski resort at Indian Head, Bessemer, Michigan, while he was standing in line awaiting a chair lift. He was taken to Divine Infant Hospital, Wakefield, Michigan, where he was pronounced dead. He had been president of the company since 1961 and was named chairman of the board three weeks ago to succeed G. E. McCorison, who retired.

Capt. Jerome O. Siebers spent the weekend visiting with his parents on Brothers Street. Siebers is now on its way to serve one year with the 30th weather squadron in Vietnam and will be based at Gia Dinh.

Marine Corporal Thomas H. Schlack, Little Chute, was promoted to his present rank while serving with the Marine medium helicopter squadron in Santa Ana, California.

Navy Seamen Recruits Thomas K. Williams, 18, and Raymond R. Green, 19, Kimberly and Charles J. Bongers, 19, Little Chute. Have completed seven weeks of basic training at Great Lakes, Ill.

Directors of the Kaukauna Athletic Club Left to right are Casey Reidhardt, Don Lappen, Earl Kersten, Carl Ploetz, Joe Ball, Bob LaPlante and Bill Knapp at their monthly meeting.

The Fox Cities Education Committee has taken steps to protest the site selection committee’s recommendation of the Shorewood site in Green Bay for the northeastern Wisconsin University and asked for nullification of that site. The major objection to the selection of the Shorewood site by the Fox Cities group is its inaccessibility. George E. Greenwood, Kaukauna representative on the Fox cities committee said, “I feel that taxpayers are more than willing to support education, but I do not think they will accept the diversion of millions of dollars in highway funds in order to make this site acceptable.” “Writing letters directly to the governor is one way interested citizens can express their displeasure at the selection of the Green Bay site.” Assemblyman William Rogers of Kaukauna pointed out this week that proposed sites for the Northeastern Wisconsin University East of the Fox River were ruled out 14 months ago.

Trailing 16-11, with two minutes showing in the first period. The Kaukauna Ghosts scored 14 straight points in the rest of the quarter to take the lead. Kaukauna's Pat Kavanaugh scored five fast break buckets after good passes, in opening the lead which the New London Bulldogs were never able overcome. Kaukauna defeated New London 71 to 60.

“Guys and Dolls” is the theme of the 1966 Spring Style show to be presented Saturday, April 2 by Grace Circle of King’s Daughters. Some of the models are Mrs. William Flynn, Walter Weihmulluer, Mrs. James McFadden and Mrs. Cleon Egan.

Models - Miss Mary Lou Berens, Gerald Skelmusky and Mrs. David Scommer.

March 4, 1966

Carp, the “bad guys” of freshwater fishing areas, have been declared an enemy of the sports fishing in Wisconsin. The declaration came in the form of a contract awarded by the conservation commission to WARF to perform research and development aimed at finding ways to clear Wisconsin lakes, ponds, streams and rivers of one of the most serious sports fishing problems.

Dr. and Mrs. Lyle D. McGinnis and their four children will soon begin a new life in Afghanistan where he will work for a United Nations Special Fund Project. McGinnis, a Kaukauna native, will do geophysical explorations for the search to develop underground water supplies throughout the country. He will work with five other UN people on the project. “I will be working with the Afghan people and will be trying to train them so that they can find and develop their own water supplies” stated McGinnis.

A new look will soon hit Kimberly with an expansion program at Eiting's Supermarket according to William Eiting store owner. The expansion of Eiting's is toward Kimberly Avenue and will occupy an area where the Wydeven Insurance agency building stood until about 10 days ago.

March 9, 1966

Airman, Edward J. Szozda, Kaukauna, has been selected for training at Amarillo AFB, Texas as an Air Force supply specialist. He is a 1964 graduate of Kaukauna high school and attended the University of La Crosse.

Airman Robert J. Stadler, Little Chute, has been selected for training at Kessler AFB, Miss., as an Air Force communication-electronics specialist. He is a 1965 Kimberly high school graduate.

Richard Rademacher, head librarian of the Kaukauna public library, will be leaving his post at the end of April to become library director at the Eau Claire public library. Rademacher became head of Kaukauna public library in January 1964. He is a 1955 graduate of Kaukauna high school.

Kaukauna's Pat Kavanaugh was named to the 1965-66 all mid-East conference team by a vote of the conference coaches.

March 11, 1966

"Electa Quinney”, was selected by the Board of Education as the name of the new elementary-junior high school now under construction on Kaukauna's south side. The school was named after Miss Electa Quinney, who taught in a mission school established in Kaukauna in 1827. Miss Quinney was the sister of John W. Quinney, the celebrated Stockbridge Indian, who was instrumental in founding the school.

The Kaukauna High School Championship Junior Varsity team compiled a season record of 17-1 for coach Harold Kobin this year. The only loss the season was to Neenah.

A two-story air-conditioned structure of steel and masonry has been completed at Giddings and Lewis in Kaukauna and will serve as a new headquarters for engineering and production personnel. In addition to the new office building, the firm's foundry facilities have been expanded by 15,000 square feet to permit a 25% increase in cast iron production capacity. The office will accommodate 30 salaried personnel. Giddings and Lewis employ a total of 440 people in Kaukauna.

The Rev. Paul Th, Oehlert, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church for 47 years until his retirement a year ago died unexpectedly Thursday. He was 81 years old.

March 16, 1966

Head coach Ken Vander Velden guided the Kaukauna Galloping Ghost cagers to a 10-10 overall record, good for a fourth-place tie in the mid-Eastern standings. Greg Eslein was voted the most valuable player on the team for the season. Gary Reimer was voted honorary Captain by his teammates while Bob Main was named best team player. Junior guard Quinn VandenHeuvel won honors for being the most improved player. Pat Kavanaugh, the team's leading scorer was voted by the conference coaches to the first all-conference team.

Tom Hiestand, Kaukauna, received a basketball letter at Luther college. The 6-foot Junior guard is in the Luther starting lineup and was instrumental in Luther's 17-5 mark. Hiestand is a 1963 graduate of Kaukauna high school.

Airman Eugene R. Kobussen Airman Eugene J. VanderPas

Airman Eugene R. Kobussen, Little Chute, and Airman Eugene J. VanderPas recently completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Airman Kobussen has been selected for training in Mississippi as an Air Force communications specialist. Airman VanderPas has been selected for training in Texas as an Air Force supply specialist.

March 23, 1966

Army Pvt. John L. Weigman, Kaukauna, was assigned to the Third Armored Division in Germany. Weigman was last stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He is a 1964 graduate of Kaukauna high school.

Paul H. West, who has been manager of Thilmany Pulp & Paper mill No. 2, was elevated to the vice presidency. A native of Madison, West is a 1935 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.

Vince Lombardi, Head Coach and General Manager of the Green Bay Packers, today announced that the Packers will play three pre-season home games again in 1966. The shrine benefit game will be played August 12 at the Milwaukee County Stadium, the Chicago Bears again being the opponent. The bishops charity game shows a new opponent this year in the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 27 at Green Bay. The Packers will then play the New York Giants in the final pre-season game at Milwaukee on September 3.

March 25, 1966

John E. Morris, 94-year-old man from Boston, who formerly lived in Kaukauna recently paid a $5 debt that had apparently weighed on his conscience from long ago. He wrote a letter to Joseph D. McCarty of Kaukauna inquiring about a blacksmith located in Kaukauna in 1893. McCarty wrote back to him that the blacksmith shop’s location is now Soldiers Memorial Park on Lawe street. “My father, John E. Morris, asked me to write this note to you he was born in Kaukauna and lived there for about twenty years. Sometime in 1893 a blacksmith named Joseph McCarty did some work for him and the price was five dollars, which he did not have but would now like to pay. He feels you may be a relative, so he wants you to have the money. He has very pleasant memories of Kaukauna and the wonderful people that lived there. Enclosed is a check for five dollars.”

Miss Cheryl Sengbush received the “God and Community” Protestant Girl Scout award at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kaukauna. For two years she worked with pastor Rev. Roger L. Wentz. Requirements include study, research, service, witness and cultivation of the devotional life with regular participation in worship and activities of the church.

March 30, 1966

Chuck Lane, former Washington and Lee star athlete, has been assigned publicity director of the Green Bay Packers. He replaces Tom Miller who was named assisted to the general manager Vince Lombardi.

Son to Mr. and Mrs. William J. Rogers

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Penniston

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fink

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hietpas

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Simpson

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Danial Engelke

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Deirzen

Twin daughters to Mr. and Mrs. Veron Griesbach

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Lueddecke

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wildt

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Roskom

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roberts

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lamers

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Jansen

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mathis

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGinnis

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Hurkman

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald School

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Florian Hietpas

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Nytes

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Pitt

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Stietz

Son to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cronin

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gerhartz

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Wright

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelderman

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Gloudemans

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Van Heuklon

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Thomas

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Etteldorf

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Schmitt

Son to Mr. and Mrs. John Lambie

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Amado Garcia

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Claude F. Tourville

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Retzlaff

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Quaintance

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle De Valk

Son to Mr. and Mrs. David Lenz

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Leland Rollo

Couple Observes 25^th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pechman

Miss Lois Ann Hansen

Is Bride of Neil A. Faust

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Faust

Monday, March 23, 2026

Time Machine Trip to March 1956

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

March 2, 1956

The total funds collected to date for the annual March of Dimes anti-polio campaign is $5,725.89 according to the campaign chairman Clarence Theis.

The Kaukauna Lions and Rotary Clubs are again girding themselves to do battle in athletic competition this time in bowling. The two teams are scheduled to hit head-on March 5 at the S&B. The Monday session will be the 12^th annual clash between the two teams.

March 7, 1956

Senior Charles Lieding has been named Uthrotar for the period of March 7 through the 28^th, according to Supt. T. H. Boebel. Uthrotars are chosen by vote of the faculty from among senior boys.

The Kaukauna high school band will be among 11 schools attending the annual Fox River Valley music tournament at Green Bay West high school on April 28. Director Elwood Bleick said the band will be entered in class A for the seventh consecutive year.

Daddy telephoned from the office and his three-year-old daughter answered the phone and in a feminine fashion rattled on and on. When she finally paused for breath, daddy asked her to call mama to the phone. “Wait”, said the little tyke, “I've got to say two more words”. “Okay” said daddy, “What are they?” “Goodbye” and she promptly cradled the receiver.

A/1C James Kobussen, Kaukauna far right, is flights engineer of the 31^st Air Rescue Squadron crew recently cited by the President of the Philippines for two lifesaving missions.

Suits being modeled by Mrs. Cy Berg and Mrs. Lawrence Verhagen will be part of the annual Homemakers Clubs on March 8th at the Civic Auditorium.

The adult models who will take part in the Homemakers Club annual style show are Mrs. Joe Whitman and Mrs. Floyd Treichel, wearing suits which they will model during the style show.

Continuing his drive to strengthen the front wall of the Green Bay Packers, head coach Lisle Blackborn, Thursday announced the signing of two linemen from Houston University-- Tackle, Lavill Isbell a 6-2, 225 pounds and Guard, William Schumacher at 5-11 and 215 pounds.

Kaukauna police late last week started an intense search for 25 dynamite caps reported stolen by the Lehrer brothers on March 2. Previously about 15 pounds of dynamite had been found by police in the vicinity of 15th and 16th St. on Kaukauna South side. An investigation revealed that Lehrer’s shed had apparently been broken into and the dynamite and caps were among the missing items. Sgt. Oscar Jahns of the police department reports that most of the dynamite, believed to have been stolen has been recovered.

March 9, 1956

Awards for Boy Scouts who achieved advancement were presented at a court of honor for Troop 31 at Holy Cross school activity room recently. Front row: Michael Nagan, Jim Jansen, Mark Rabideau, Ken Vande Hey, Peter Bachhuber, Roger Leick and Eugene DeGroot. Back row are Jack Verbeten, scout master, Lee Wachel, Gerald Rausch, Paul Nagan, assistant scoutmaster, Gerald Jakl, Harvey Huss, Pat Coleman, Dick Eslien assistant scoutmaster, and Robert Eslien.

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghost cagers Tuesday evening came within two points of accomplishing their mission of spoiling the dedication of the Neenah gym as they were defeated 74-72 in the season finale for the Kaws and the Rockets in the Mid-Eastern conference as a whole.

March 14, 1956

Arthur H. Mongin, Jr., Kaukauna, was elected to a third term on the board of directors of the Green Bay Packers Football Corporation at the annual meeting this week.

Funeral services for Miss Teresa Vander Hurst, 18, Lawe Street, were held Tuesday at Holy Cross Church. A saddening group of 168 high school seniors, her classmates, attended. Miss Vander Hurst’s body had been found in a basement on W. 9th St., Sunday morning and 17-year-old Michael McCormick a Kaukauna boy, admitted that he struck her over the head with a shell casing Friday night. McCormick has been charged with second-degree murder. Miss Vander Hurst had been reported missing Friday evening. Her body was discovered by Chief of Police Harold Engerson, who was investigating the missing person report.

The GAA basketball players won the school championship. Back row are Donna Wyro, Lei Kuchelmeister, Myra Feller, Sharon Pahl and Rosemary Schumann. Front row are Elaine Vanderloop, Janice Giordana, Toni Mankosky and Margaret Ludvigsen.

March 21, 1956

Watching David Carnot, a Times employee, as he sets a line of type for the newspaper, are members of the Girl Scout Troop 74. Mrs. Joseph Van Drasek, their leader, on the left, girls are Alice Van Dyke, Betty Siebers, Shirley Powell, Joanne Kappell, Charlotte Fleishman, Lorna Nabberfeld and Kathy Mullen.

Captain Raymond R. Roth, Kaukauna, has been awarded the Commendation Ribbon. Captain Roth received the decoration for demonstrating “superior performance as an officer at the Institute of Technology, United States Air Force Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

At a recent meeting of the members of Kaukauna’s Junior Varsity basketball team, Neil Huss was elected honorary team captain for the 1955-56 campaign, according to an announcement by Harold Kobin, coach.

One Kaukauna youth, Gerald N. Green was included among the nine county men ordered to report for induction into the armed forces.

March 23, 1956

Featured on the Lions club boxing show scheduled for Saturday night at the KHS gym will be Dave Zwick, the Kaukauna heavyweight is scheduled to slug it out with the State Golden Gloves champion in the open division.

City nurse, Mrs. William Nagel this week reminded parents of grade school age youngsters who have not yet filled out and return the questionnaire regarding polio vaccinations to do so at their earliest convenience.

Damage estimated at $12,000 resulted early in the evening from a fire in a warehouse at the Badger Tissue Mills. The blaze is thought to have originated from faulty wiring. The building is a one-story warehouse located in the ruins of a former warehouse, which was destroyed in a fire in the 1890s.

Merlin J. Vaubel, Kaukauna, has been appointed squad leader of his recruit company at Great Lakes Navel Training center.

March 30, 1956

Don Lappen hit a 244 game and 634 series to top the members of the Monday Night South Side Businessmen’s bowling league at Verbeten’s Lanes.

Seeing details of Fire Department procedures recently was this group from Nicolet school. The youngsters were shown how lifesaving equipment is used along with firefighting equipment. Standing on the running board are Jean Carstens, Betty Freutel, Larry Eckman, Neil Lucht, Jerry Luckow, Virginia Kuester, Judy Reichel and Joan Zuehl. On top of the truck are Dale Perkins, Robert Rustau and Jim Koepke. Seated in the front seat with fire chief Willaim Haupt is Judy Mach.