Time Machine: 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.