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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 10th 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 5th 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 16th 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
































 

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