Time Machine Trip to January 1975

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

January 8, 1975

 

The first baby of 1975 wasn’t too happy having her picture taken but her mother, Mrs. Darlene Howen, Kimberly, seemed quite elated. Jennifer Lynn Howen was born at 9:05 pm on New Year’s Day. 

 

Deaths in Kaukauna set a five-year high and births were a five year low for 1974, the city’s Health and Recreation department reported Monday.  

 

January 10, 1975

Snow place like home – Eric Farrell age 2 ½ was all smiles as he tried out the igloo built by his older brother Bob at his home on east Eighth Street.

 

On December 14, 1973, Kurt Kloehn, 17, was working the 11 to 7 shift at Doering’s Super Valu in Kaukauna. It was 2 am when he heard cries for help from Jean Micke, the checkout girl. A man had collapsed in the entrance of the store. Kurt immediately called the ambulance then returned to aid the man. Kurt and Jean applied life saving measures to Ralph Denny the unconscious man. The ambulance was at the scene of an auto accident and unable to respond. Kurt and Jean efforts saved the man’s life. Kurt was presented with a National Life Saving Award by the Boy Scouts on January 19.

 

The Wisconsin paper industry will spend $214 million dollars through 1980 on air and water improvements according to the Wisconsin Paper Council.

 

January 15, 1975

Ice coated rubble is all that remains of the Boy Scout Cabin at Riverside Park which was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning.

 

Half the population of Kaukauna was under 24 years of age when the census was taken in 1970.

 

January 17, 1975

Holy Cross defeated Hollandtown 46-35 in the finals to win the championship in the Reedsville tournament. Kneeling are Greg Pawlak, Dick McMorrow, Coach Dan Verbeten, Kevin Coenen, Tom Van Grinsven and Gene Biese. Standing in the back row are Todd Schelfhout, Joe Berg, mgr., Tom Brown, Steven McMorrow, Mike Hietpas, Mark Van Epern, Barry Martzahl, Mike Vande Hey, mgr., Dale Evers and Brian Van Schyndel.

The Holy Cross cheerleading squad took first place in the cheerleading competition at the Reedsville tournament. Left to right are Kris Kloehn, Linda Jacques, Joan Van Dyn Hoven, Kay Bouressa, Melissa Bongers, Jackie Zondag, Linda Hietpas, Mary George and Andrea Brogan. Posing with the trophy are advisors Mrs. Ray “Mugs” Van Dyn Hoven and Mrs. Don Joyce Bouressa.

 

Kaukauna recorded something less than a banner year in building in 1974, with a drop of 40% in construction of new homes in the city and a large decrease in industrial development.

 

Kaukauna varsity wrestling coach Ken Smith and freshman track coach William Hinkens want to resign their coaching positions they told the Kaukauna Board of Education. Smith, the coach for the last ten years, listed the reason as he has been unable to produce a winning team. Hinkens, who coached the freshman track for 3 seasons said that he did not find the job as enjoyable as in the past.

 

January 22, 1975

Kaukauna youth Mark Klister, 17, sustained a slight cut on his hand late Saturday night after he was robbed at knifepoint while he was working at the Consolidated Service Station on Lawe Street. After he had handed over between $60 and $80 to the thief, he attempted to strike the man but was struck in the face.   

 

January 24, 1975

Before a standing room only crowd at St. John’s Gymnasium Little Chute dealt the Holy Cross Green Ghosts their first loss of the season Sunday afternoon 50-38. “We knew we were in trouble when Dan Van Handel sank the first sky hook that he attempted” Coach Dan Verbeten noted. 

January 29, 1975

Senator Thomas Petrie introduced a bill this week which will prohibit the use of non-returnable beverage containers. The bill also bans the use of all “pop top” containers. This legislation is intended to reduce litter and solid waste.

Students in the Automotive Training program at Kaukauna High school observe Ken Vanderloop, Little Chute Snowmobile dealer pointing out the setup of a snowmobile.  Standing are Al Schmidt, Keith Can Deraa, Dave Grissman and Time DeCoster.

Bruce Hammen, Little Chute, recently caught this 15 ¼ lb. 39-inch Northern Pike on Lake Butte Des Morts. The pike was the only fish caught by the party of three fishermen.

My Birthday month is coming to an End.

 

Time Machine Trip to January 1965

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

January 6, 1965

Alan Landreman slammed the 171 game and rolled a 301 two game series to pace the teenage beginners’ league at the Bowling Bar.

Seaman recruits Dennis Zwiers, 18, USN Little Chute and seamen Dennis Wulterkins, 18, Kimberly have completed basic training at the naval training center at Great Lakes Illinois.

Army second Lieut. David Kons, Little Chute, was assigned to the 1^st Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas. The 22-year-old officer is a 1960 graduate of Little Chute High School and 1964 graduate of St. Norbert’s college, DePere

Robert Verbeten rolled 256 singles and fired a 637 series in the south side businessmen’s league at Verbeten’s bowling alley.

January 8, 1965

Trophies from the recent Holy Cross Holiday basketball tournament are shown being presented to the winner. Left to right are Lee Nevers who won the Most Valuable Player clock trophy. Bob Lamers, team manager and Wilfred Powers of the winning team with the championship team trophy.

A general leveling off in building activities throughout the Fox Valley area extended to the city of Kaukauna during the past year as total billing costs dropped under the $1 million mark for the first time since 1961. 

Airman Robert J. Niesen, Kaukauna, has completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Airman Niesen is a 1963 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

January 13, 1965

 

Ronald Weyenberg, Sarah Street, Kaukauna is now stationed at the army’s Fitzsimons General Hospital, Denver, Colorado, and is a staff member of the weekly newspaper at the hospital.

Janet Hansen blasted a 193 singleton and Elaine Merrill fired a 513 series to pace the members of Verbeten’s Wednesday night ladies league.

 

Roger Leick shelled a 234 singleton and Bill Robach ripped a 567 series to pace the league at the Bowling Bar.

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghost cagers had the Blue Jays of Menasha High School running scared in the first half in Friday night's match as they outscored their host in the opening minutes but trailed by one point at halftime. The Blue Jays came back strong in the second half to take a 73 to 52 win over the Ghosts.

January 20, 1965

The Kaukauna public library has been named as recipient of a $4200 grant from funds made available by the Library Services and Construction act, according to Richard Rademacher, Kaukauna librarian.

William Rogers, Democratic assemblyman from Kaukauna, is presently serving on three standing committees at the state assembly in Madison. He is Vice Chairman of the public welfare and serves on the Labor and Elections committees.

 

Catherine Baumgart posted a 606 national honor account and the Thursday night ladies league at the Bowling Bar on January 14, firing games of 215, 193 and 198.

The Kaukauna Ghost wrestling team annexed its second Mid-East conference victory and its third win of the season Thursday evening as they defeated the defending conference champions New London Bulldogs 33 to 22 at New London. The Ghost copped seven victories, five of which came on pins and two on decisions.

The Kaukauna Ghost cagers had a close game on their hands for one quarter leading only by one point but opened up to a 14-point margin in the second stanza and never looked back as they led 30 to 25 at halftime. They continued to control the game, defeating the New London team 89-81. Mike Andres led the Kaw attack with 28 points, Don Biselx added 17 points and Wayne Steinbach 13 points.

January 22, 1965

The Kaukauna Galloping Ghost wrestling team was defeated by Preble 37 to 5 when they met recently, in non-conference action. The ghosts now have an overall record of three wins, three losses and one tie.

Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon told the Rotary Club Wednesday that Kaukauna is in good shape financially. “But a year or two of recession could put us and other cities in this serious situation,” he stated. 

 

Tobin Siebers, 12, Eden Ave., Kaukauna pulled his younger nine-year-old brother Robin out of the Fox River about 4:30 Sunday afternoon. Robin sank to his neck and started swimming while his brother ran to him, laying down on the ice and reached out to help him from the water. The two boys then hurried home to a hot bath from their mother. Neither boy is any worse for their experience.

January 27, 1965

Peter H, Voet, Kaukauna, completed his Basic Combat Training on January 15, 1965, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. 

 

Although Kaukauna came out on the short end of the tilt with Kimberly Friday night, 63 to 54, the ghosts lead 12-9 at the end of the first period of play and trailed by one point at halftime. Kaukauna now has a 3-4 standing in the Mid-East conference.

 

The Kaukauna galloping ghost wrestling team garnered its third victory in the mid-east conference and its fourth of the season as they defeated the Kimberly Papermakers and removed them from the unbeaten ranks. The triumphant on Thursday evening allowed the Ghosts to move into undisputed lead in the conference without a defeat.

 

January 29, 1965

Ruth Feldkamp, the 1965 Kaukauna “Queen of Hearts” had a big smile for, left to right, Dr. George Behnke, Dr. David Grunwaldt and Mayor Joseph Bayorgeon when the Heart Fund drive committee met. Four-year-old Ruth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Feldkamp Kaukauna. She was “blue” baby born with congenital heart defect and suffered from other medical problems. She underwent open heart surgery in November of 1962 and was on a pacemaker for a week. Her recovery was remarkable and was able to join her family after three weeks. Next September, Ruth will enter kindergarten. 

Donna Borchardt, a senior, has been named the winner of the DAR award at Kaukauna High School. She is carrying a full academic schedule and being involved in many outside activities helps keep her busy.  Donna’s future plans are to attend the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and major in music education.

Students in the Kaukauna Recreation Department sponsored dancing program are shown as they rehearsed their steps. Left to right are Colleen Kenny, Donald Kenny, Amy Van Abel, Terri Schommer, Debbie Verkuilen, Joel Swedberg, Kathy Van Elsen and Lisa Vanderloop. 

  

Students in the Kaukauna Recreation Department sponsored dancing program are shown. Left to right are, Debra Zierler, Carol Helf, Pat Coenen, Ann Kandler, Lisa Litel, Laura Borree, Julie Brown and Laura Green.