Time Machine Trip to November 1955

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

November 2, 1955

Ed Jakl, fleet footed cross country runner, placed second Saturday at the state cross country meet in Hartford. Another Kaukaunan, Tom Belling, captured fifth place in the meet. Both are members of Kaukauna High School's first ever cross-country team.

Airman First Class John A. Ver Bockel is spending a five-day leave at the home of his parents. Following his leave time, he will return to Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska.

The 1955 Junior Ghost Gridders ended their season Thursday by defeating the Little Papermakers of Kimberly 20-0 are pictured. Left to right front row are Bill Britten, Terry Sharon, Tom Schermitzler, Bill Welch, David Mau, Roy Brownell, Dick Pomeroy, and Gary Vanevenhoven. In the second row are John Schneider, Paul Martzahl, Dan Terry, Ervin Arnoldussen, Dan Lamers, Tony Van Zeeland and Gary Mach. In the third row are manager Gary Kemp, Doug Ludvigsen, Peter Nett, Tom Vander Steen, Don Promer, Paul Ozburn, Richard Bloch and Edward Vanden Heuvel. In the back row are Coach Fred Barribeau, Dennis Van Stiphout, Gene Borg, Jerome Speener and Assistant Coach Guy Krumm.

November 4, 1955

Airman Third Class Robert Chosa is spending a 10-day leave at his home in Kaukauna. Upon completion of his leave he will report to Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colo., where he is studying electronic weapons.

Pfc. James P. Diedrich Route 1 Kaukauna is scheduled to participate in Operation Sage Brush, the largest army-air force maneuver since World War II. He is regularly stationed in Ft. Benning, Georgia.

Three successive fumbles by New London all recovered by the Kaws lead to three of the four touchdowns for the Galloping Ghosts as they defeated the Bull-dogs 25-0 at the Electric City Bowl on Wednesday night. Bob DeBruin ran 20 yards  on the first play after the first fumble and Jack Coenen ran for the touchdown on the second play.

November 9, 1955

John Coppes, colorful Kaukauna civic figure for more than a half century, died at 2 a.m. Sunday. He was 83 years old. Coppes had been in ill health for the last three years, but the former Kaukauna mayor, elected in 1911, conducted his business as usual in his Dodge Street tavern. His last illness began about two months ago. While in office, Coppes led the city to purchase the then ailing "light company," a move that brought to Kaukauna leadership among municipally owned utilities. In his early life he was a stone and brick mason and built many buildings in the city including St. Mary's and Holy Cross churches.

Ken Roloff, Kaukauna, was one of seven seniors who made their last appearance before the Stevens Point crowd last week. The former Galloping Ghost played as quarterback for the Pointers and led them to an undefeated season the only in the state. Roloff who was an end until the past month was ranked 19^th among the nation small college passers. He averaged 34.8 yards as the team’s punter which ranks in the top 20 in the nation.

Two 18-year-old youths suffered injuries and were taken to the Kaukauna Community Hospital early Monday morning. The victims of the crash that occurred on Hillcrest are Ronald Vanevenhoven, Kaukauna, and Richard Brys of Little Chute.

November 11, 1955

Two Kaukauna men completed their Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. 

Donald L. Fassbender        Gerald E. Smith

Little Kaukauna Ballet girls left to right, front row, Judy Wildenberg, Faith Rogers, Giovanna Russo, Susie Kiffe and Carol Schneider. In the back row, Mary Renn, Virginia Schmidt, Mary May, Jill Kobin and Donna Wurdinger.  

 

An official notice of the closing of navigation on the Fox River was received this week from the U.S. Army corps of engineer’s office in Chicago. James Bambery, manager of the Fox River Navigation Company in Kaukauna, reports that he will operate until November 19 at 4:00 p.m. the final deadline.

 

Four Kaukauna young men were included in the Outagamie County induction on November 8. They are Howard Baeten, Eugen Noonan, Gerald Nytes and Richard Busse.

 

The Green Ghosts of Kaukauna’s Holy Cross school came through to take the City Championship by a 14-7 count over St. Mary’s football team Sunday. 

James H. Goldapski, Kaukauna, recently was promoted to specialist third class in Saumur, France, where he is a supply specialist in the 770th Army Unit.   

Donald Weyers, Kaukauna, enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 8. He has been accepted for the guided missile school and will be stationed at White Sands, New Mexico.

 

Army Pvt. Gerald T. Weigman, 24, recently participated in Exercise Cordon Bleu, a NATO maneuver with U.S., French and British troops in West Germany. Pvt. Weigman is an aidman in the medical company of the 5^th Infantry. He is a 1949 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

 

November 16, 1955

Charles Zarter, 15, suffered minor injuries Friday morning when he struck the side of an auto driven by Elmer Johnson while riding on his bicycle. He was taken to Kaukauna Hospital, where he underwent x-rays to determine his injuries.

 

November 18, 1955

Richard Landreman, Kaukauna duck hunter marooned in a marsh near Green Bay in zero weather Wednesday night, resting at his home recovering from shock and exposure. When darkness fell he found himself alone in the 60 mile and hour wind. “I walked all night to stay awake,” he said. Landreman was well clothed at the time but he “was never so cold, Landreman, 45, is the father of nine children. “I burned my handkerchief and gun case but could not find anything else to burn.” Landreman was discovered by a man who lived near the point in the morning who brought him to the sheriff’s department.

 

The common council approved a general wage increase for all city employees. Salaried employees will receive a four per cent wage increase and hourly paid employees will receive a five cent per hour pay boost.

 

November 22, 1955

Three Kaukauna Galloping Ghosts gridders were chosen for berths on the Mid-Eastern “dream team” including Ray Vils, Jack Coenen and Vic Haen. Of the trio Vils was the only one to make the first team at defensive end slot.

 

By Mrs. Ed Wolf - The little fellow, with one lone nickel tightly clenched in his fist, approached the children’s booth at the church bazaar. He eyed a covered article and extended the nickel in payment. The woman told him he would need another nickel as the item was 10c. “But I ain’t got a nudder nickel”? The woman then told him the item he wanted was mismarked and cost only one nickel.

 

Army Pvt. Ronald J. Reichel, Kaukauna, took part in a demonstration of maneuverability and fire power recently held in Germany by the 2d Armored Division.

 

November 24, 1955

Three Kaukauna High School earned straight A’s for the first nIne weeks of the school year, according to Principal Julian Bichler. They are Janet Oettinger and Ann Teske, juniors. and Sally Hertz freshman.

November 30, 1955

Douglas Pickens, Oviatt St. Kaukauna, enlisted for four years in the army and is currently stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

 

1955 Ford Thunderbird

 

Businessmen and Industrialists from Kaukauna visited the

elementary schools in Kaukauna.

 

St. Mary’s fifth grade

 

Park School

   

Nicolet School

   

Trinity Lutheran School

 

 

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Kutchenriber

Daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Huss

Daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Miller

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Van Daalwyk

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Van Oss

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Harp

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. William Nelson

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hietpas

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Klesow

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vandenberg

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeCoster

Daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Joosten

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wettstein

Son to Mr. and Mrs. George Langenhuisen

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Van Lankveldt

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Ertl

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ruys

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Blohm

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gerow

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Nigl

Son to Mr. and Mrs. James Deif

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Hartzheim

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherwood

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Russel De LaHunt

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Plutchak, Jr.

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd VandeYacht

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Mattin Wydeven

Son to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Frank

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Driessen

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ebben

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pleshek

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Van Zummeren

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Allwardt

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Egan

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Randerson

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mooney

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lamble

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hennes

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Otten

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hanegraaf

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. LaVern Gerrits

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gaffney

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Giles Hietpas

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Alberg

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gondek

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald George

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Stiltjes

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Romenesko

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Van De Hey

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Van Handel

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Biese

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Leland Klister

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeBruin

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baumgart

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mignon

Son to Mr. and Mrs. James Siebers

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Murphy

Son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stuyvenberg

Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Weyenberg

 

Time Machine Trip to November 1945

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

November 2, 1945

Corporal Sylvester J. Hamby was honorably discharged from the Army Air Forces in Alabama after serving his country since January 1943. He was in the eighth Air Force overseas working in ordnance for in England for 11 months and has the ETO ribbon with six battle stars.  

 

Green Bay – All roads will lead to Chicago this weekend for the National Football league game between the Bears and Packers. Reports from the Bears ticket office indicate a capacity crowd of 45,000 at the game. The Bears are out for revenge since they lost to the Packers earlier this year.  Coach E. L. Lambeau expects there to be some 10,000 Wisconsinites at the Cubs ballpark rooting for the 1944 champion Packers.  

 

Kaukauna high school graders, this year's northeastern Wisconsin conference champions, will play Central Valley Catholic conference champs at city Stadium in Green Bay at the game scheduled to start at 2 PM Sunday afternoon. City Stadium is the home of the famous Green Bay Packers. Sunday's encounter is expected to be the toughest game of the season for Coach Karl Schuelke’s eleven which went through five conference games undefeated to repeat as champions.

First Lieut. Robert Niesen has been honorably discharged from the Army Air Force on the provisions of the Army point system. He served overseas for 10 months as a pilot and wears the following decorations, Air medal with two clusters, Asiatic ribbon with six battle stars.

 

Don Hudson, star Packer pass receiver, may be a candidate for Congress from the 8th District it is rumored. Hudson it’s said, may seek the Congregational post as a candidate on the Democratic ticket.

 

The condition of Pat Flanagan, star tackle on the championship Kaukauna high school, is reported to be improved. However, it will be several weeks before he will be permitted to leave the hospital. Apparently, he suffered a concussion early in the Menasha game. 

 

Cpl. Joseph Block is spending a 45-day furlough here with his family. Upon completion of his furlough he will report to Camp Chaffee, Ark., for his honorable discharge. Block spent 11 months in the EOT and was a member of an 81 mm mortar platoon. He wears the EOT ribbon with three battle stars, combat infantry badge and the good conduct badge. He had been in service about three years. 

 

Seaman second class Eugene A. Vandehey is currently in Tokyo Bay while serving aboard the destroyer USS Myles C. Fox, as part of the American occupation of this section of Japanese homeland. 

 

Cpl. William Keil has received an honorable discharge under the Army point system at camp McCoy. He was awarded the EOT ribbon with five battle stars and the good conduct ribbon. Keil served three years in the Army, two of which were overseas.

Yeoman second class Dolores Landreman is stationed at the naval training center at San Diego, Calif. She works at the personnel office; handling longevity pay and helping to make out discharge certificates. She recently had her picture appear in various newspapers after she was selected Wave of the week. Landreman enlisted in the Navy in May 1943.

 

A veteran of two years overseas Staff Sgt. H. Holtz will soon be on his way home with the return of the 37th Buckeye division. Staff Sgt. Holtz is entitled to where the bronze star medal, Purple Heart, good conduct medal, Asiatic Pacific theater ribbon with two stars and the Philippine liberation ribbon with one battle star.

 

Mayor L. F. Nelson is negotiating with the Federal housing administration in Chicago for the purpose of obtaining several fabricated houses for returning service men and their families. 

 

The Nagan store has been sold to Harry Leenon of Hollywood, California who will take possession shortly after Christmas holidays.   

 

November 7, 1945

Capt. Gordon T. Lannin has been awarded the bronze star medal for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations in Italy. He has been overseas since June, 1942. In addition to the bronze star medal he wears the Knights official cross of the order of Italy's kingdom, the American defense ribbon and the European African middle East campaign ribbon with four battle stars and one invasion arrowhead. 

 

Technical fourth grade Leonard W. Conrad returned home this week after 22 1/2 months in the South Pacific area. He was discharged at Camp McCoy October 28. He has been awarded the Asiatic Pacific ribbon with two battle stars and the good conduct ribbon and the Philippine liberation ribbon. After a short rest. He will return to work the Balgie and Conrad grocery store on W. Wisconsin Ave. 

 

Lieut. John E. Esler help clear the way for the occupation of China while serving aboard the USS Sumner. Crewman of the Sumner were invited ashore to celebrate the arrival of the first American ship since the Japanese occupation. There had been no American contact with the area since 1937.

 

Private Robert Martzahl received an honorable discharge Sunday at Ft. Sheridan Ill. Martzahl had been in service about three years and served overseas for two years in England France and Germany. He served with General Patton's third Army.

 

Word had been received from Lieut. Eileen Courtney that she will spend a two week leave in Ireland, where she will visit with her father's sister. She was stationed in Munich, Germany at the time of her leave. She has been in the Army for two years and left 13 months ago for overseas.

 

Technical Fifth Grade Francis J. Biselx received an honorable discharge in October.  He was in the Army for four years with more than 2 1/2 years of that time spent overseas with the third armored spearhead division of the first army. He received the American defense service ribbon, American theater ribbon, European African Middle Eastern theater ribbon, silver battle star, good conduct medal.

Word had been received from Lieut. Eileen Courtney that she will spend a two week leave in Ireland, where she will visit with her father's sister. She was stationed in Munich, Germany at the time of her leave. She has been in the Army for two years and left 13 months ago for overseas.

 

First Lieut. Edward Jirikowic received a citation for gallantry in action in the Philippine islands area in May 4, 1945, and was awarded the Silver Star medal. The citation reads: Lieut. Jirikowic descended a steep rocky slope under intense hostile machine gun and sniper fire to go to the aid of a wounded soldier. He pulled the casualty to a covered position and administered his wounds. Lieut. Jirikowic’s courageous behavior reflects great credit to himself and the Armed forces of the United States. Jirikowic enlisted October 1940 and was overseas since March 1942 with the company I 32nd division, 127th infantry.    

 

Technical Sgt. Milford Roehrborn received an honorable discharge from the Army Air Force in October at Truax field, Madison. Roehrborn served as a radio operator and spent 21 months as a German prisoner. He has been awarded the EOT ribbon with two battle stars, the air medal and good conduct medal.  

 

November 9, 1945

The city is going to start a war on rats according to Alderman George Luebke recommendation at Tuesday’s meeting. Luebke suggested that the city buy rat poison and get busy extermination the pests.

 

Pfc. William A. Dryer, 10th St., has been awarded the Bronze star medal for meritorious achievement against the enemy on Okinawa Island. The citation states: As a machine gunner in a heavy weapons company Pfc. Dryer continually displayed great courage and initiative under fire against the enemy in prolonged combat activity. His initiative and courage were demonstrated when he took over the leadership of his squad after the squad leader had been wounded and evacuated. Pfc. Dryer performance under fire and a trying condition of extremes in weather and terrain and was a great factor in success of the company's activities against enemy and an inspiration to his comrades. 

 

“Working 83,324 man-hours without a loss time action is record set by the employees of the Badger Tissue Mills.” Pres. L. F. Nelson stated, “Our employees are to be congratulated on this wonderful record.”

 

First Lieut. James Helf, Klein Street, was given an honorable discharge from the Army air force on October 19 at Truax field Madison. Helf served one year overseas in the European theater. He served as a bombardier with the 15th Air Force and was credited with 53 missions. He wears the EOT ribbon with four campaign stars, air medal with three Oak leaf clusters, distinguish flying cross and presidential unit citation.  

 

Machinist mate third class William Van Toll received an honorable discharge on November 3 at Great Lakes, Ill. Van Toll was in the Navy 21 months and overseas in the Pacific area for 14 months. 

 

Pfc. John Rupiper, Joyce Street, received an honorable discharge from service October 31 at Camp McCoy and arrived home Friday. The former Pfc. was awarded the EOT ribbon with five battle stars, the good conduct medal and the pre-Pearl Harbor ribbon. He entered service in February 1941 and served overseas for 22 months with the engineer Corps of the first Army.

 

The following servicemen were honorably discharged:

Kenneth W. Liethen - Navy

George Landreman - Navy

Gerald Siebers - Navy

Alford W. Martzahl - Navy

William Peterson - Navy

Cpl. John D. Keller – Navy

First Sgt. John W. Taylor – Army

Cpl. Leo R. Derus – Army air Corps 

 

November 14, 1945

Coach Guy Krumm's Kaukauna high school cagers scored a pair of wins at Kaukauna gym Monday night in a doubleheader against Stockbridge and Little Chute. The Kaws easily defeated Stockbridge by a score of 33-12 in the evening’s opener then followed up with a 35-22 win over St. John's team of Little Chute. Coach Krumm’s starting five was minus the services of three regulars, Lehman, Kuehl and Flanagan, who were laid up with football injuries.

 

Petty officer John Grafmeier is spending a 30-day leave with his mother on Fourth Street. He recently returned from the South Pacific area where he spent 16 months on sea duty.  He entered service in February 1944. Grafmeier will go to South Carolina for reassignment.

 

Oscar J. McNabb, registered pharmacist, is associated with Looks Drug store. He was in service for the last five years, three of which were spent in the South Pacific. He was company commander of the 25th evacuation hospital.

 

Machinist mate first class Howard Krieger, Main Avenue, obtained his honorable discharge October 30 at Great Lakes, Ill. Krieger served in the Pacific, Atlantic and Mediterranean areas. His decorations include the Asiatic Pacific ribbon with one battle star, American theater ribbon, ETO with two battle stars, unit citation for submarine warfare, good conduct medal and the Okinawa bar. He enlisted in the Navy October 1942 had been overseas since May of 1943. 

 

The following personnel were honorably discharged from service. 

Willis J. Ranquette – Navy

Irvine Hopfensperger – Army

James Hopfensperger – Navy

Arthur T. Lemke – Army air Corps.

Harold J. Kiffe, Draper Street - Navy

Jerome A. Schommer, Highland Avenue, - Navy

Robert G. Pahl - Navy.

Harold Feller - Army Air Force. 

Earl F. Kersten - Navy.  

Robert W. Belford - Marine Corps.

Charles R. McCarthy - Army air Corps.

Arthur Grissman - Army.

Staff Sgt. Jean Thompson - women's Marine Corps.

Robert Ebben, Kaukauna –Navy

Joseph M. Kortenhof, Kimberly – Navy

Emil J. Giordana, Jr., Kaukauna – Army

Norman H. Janssen, Combined Locks – Army 

 

Frank J. Zeman, 45, Draper Street, suffered fatal wounds in a hunting accident North of Kaukauna Sunday afternoon as result of an accidentally discharged gun. He was rushed to St. Elizabeth hospital and passed away Monday morning.  Zeman and his two companions were walking into the woods after loading the shotguns when the accident occurred.  He is survived by his widow, one daughter Bernice at home and three brothers. 

 

November 16, 1945

Following negotiations, it’s two unions and Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company approved the 5c per hour increase for all hourly paid employees, effective November 5. The agreement with the company to pay higher wages was predicted due to a cutback in weekly working hours from 48 to 40 hours. The company stated that consideration is being given to up adjustments of salaried office and supervisory employees.

 

Seaman Mark Nickles, Brill Street, is spending a 30 day leave here.  He entered service in August 1942 and has been in the Pacific area for the past three years. He was awarded seven campaign ribbons and 15 battle stars. Nickles is expected to be discharged in January under the point system.

 

Staff Sgt. Myron A. Bruss, six Street, received an honorable discharge after 36 months of service in the Army. Bruss was a member of the 25th tropical lightning division. His decorations include the Asiatic Pacific ribbon with two battle stars, the Philippine liberation ribbon, the Purple Heart and the combat infantry badge.  

 

“If you see the fire trucks going by more often in cold weather, it isn’t because our firemen are trying to keep warm,” said Fire Chief Henry Esler today, in reminding Kaukauna residents of winter fire dangers. Your home should have a fire-resistant roof to protect from sparks and the chimney should be inspected yearly for cracks and soot.

 

November 21, 1945

Sgt. John H. De Groot received honorable discharge from the Army on October 29.  He has been in service since March 1942 and served in the European theater operation for one and a half years. He was attached to the 106th Calvary reconnaissance squad as a tank driver. He was awarded the following decorations, the European African middle eastern theater ribbon with four battle stars, American theater ribbon, good conduct medal and the bronze star medal. 

 

Nurses in countries invaded by the Germans are desperately in need of uniforms and shoes. Many of these nurses have spent months in prison camps and need shoes, stockings, and coats before winter according to Alice Sabin, County nurse. Anyone wishing to make a donation of these much-needed items can contact Mrs. Hazel Lemke, Thilmany nurse at the Thilmany mill.

 

Junior H. Zuelzke, Tobacnoir Street, a veteran of 20 months overseas, as reenlisted in the Army for a period of three years.  He entered the Army July 1942 and left for overseas February 1944. He serves as a lab technician with the 103rd evacuation hospital unit. His decorations include the good conduct medal, victory medal, American theater ribbon, European Asiatic Middle East theater ribbon with four battle stars.

 

Vernon Verhoeven, age five, North St., Little Chute, suffered multiple body injuries in an accident involving an automobile driven by a Green Bay man 5 o'clock Friday afternoon on Superhighway 41 in Little Chute. The police were told that the child ran into the side of the automobile as it traveled East on 41.

 

First Lieut. Leo Wolf, who was honorably discharged October 14 at Westover field, Mass. and was then married on October 27. He and his new wife now reside in Kaukauna.

Seaman first-class Jack Leddy, Wilson Street, received a commendation from his commanding officer for his actions in preventing a fire from spreading on the ship which he was assigned. The commendation reads, “On the night of October 23, 1945, smoke pots aboard the YF 444 commenced burning. At this time Seaman Leddy’s actions in this emergency kept the fire from spreading and prevented the vessel from destruction. You are commended for this action which was in line with the highest tradition of the Navy.”  

November 28, 1945

Twirlers - M. Reichel, M. Hillegeer, S. Schulze, H. Banning, M. Roberts, R. Haessly, D. Martell, G. LaBorde, J. Leddy, M. Weiss.  - - Picture from Papyrus.  

 

Two Appleton men were killed and about 75 others injured when the first section of the Chicago Northwestern “400” struck a car at the French road crossing near Rainbow Gardens about 5 miles west of Kaukauna at 8 o'clock last Wednesday evening. The train was jammed with holiday passengers, servicemen and deer hunters.

 

Radioman second class Eugene M. Heiting, Draper Street, is serving aboard a cargo ship in the Pacific fleet.

 

Gerald Henningsen, Third Street, was recently promoted to Seaman first-class. He is stationed in Japan on the USS Tyrrell. He has been in the Navy for about one and a half years.

November 30, 1945

Capt. Michael J. Gerharz, John Street, arrived in New York aboard the Queen Mary. He has been in service for four and a half years and will receive his discharge soon. Gerharz served with the 166 General Hospital going overseas with the eighth armored division. He wears a European theater ribbon with three battle stars and the pre-Pearl Harbor ribbon.

 

Top: Coach Krumm, K. Dexheimer, J. Lehman. D. Kuehl, P. Haas, C. Kalista, W. Bloy, manager. Bottom: J. Brenzel, R. Brandt, K. Knapp, D. Lemke, G. Johnson, J. Giordana. 

 

The Kaukauna high school basketball team coached by Guy Krumm made four straight wins without a setback scoring an impressive 48-37 victory over Sheboygan North last Wednesday. With Chuck Kalista, Ken Dexheimer, Phil Haas, Don Kuehl and Jim Lehman as well had little Johnny Brenzel all connecting often from the floor. 

 

Peter Arnoldussen, Henry, Peter, Norbert and Tony Van Wychen returned home Wednesday from the North with a bag limit of five deer.

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Durkee

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lust

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weigman

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Romenesko

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Merle McGinnis

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weiland

Son born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Arps

Daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Omer Bowers

Daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Durst

 

                                                    1945 Chevrolet Sedan