Time Machine Trip to October 1936

 

Kaukauna Times

By Lyle Hansen

October 2, 1936

Mrs. Ruth Ryan was high bowler in the ladies' league at Schell Alleys Thursday evening when she rolled games of 142, 171 and 161 for a total of 474. She is a member of the Fargo team, which rolled against Leone Beauty Shop team.

October 6, 1936

Twenty-six arrests were made by the police department during September, according to the monthly report which has been filed with Lester J. Brenzel, city clerk, by James E. McFadden, chief of police, Drunkenness and speeding were the principal offenses; nine persons being arrested on each of these charges. Three were arrested for reckless driving, two for disorderly conduct, two for jumping arterials and one drunken driver was arrested during the month.

LITTLE CHUTE — St. John's high school took the lead in the Fox River Valley Catholic conference when they defeated St. Mary's of Menasha at Little Chute Sunday by a score of 7 to 0.

Top Row: James Peeters, Mgr.; Francis Van Hoof, Dominic Peeters, Sylvester Helf, Edward Van Handel, Roman Van Thiel, Julius Van Handel, Henry Van Grinsven, Thomas Lamers, Mgr. Second Row: Jerome Verstegen, Ernest Hammen, Peter Van Lankvelt, Ambrose Van Dyke, Frank Weyenberg, Joseph Verstegen, Urban Van Boxtel, Richard Austin, Quintin Gloudemans, Vernon Miron. Third Row: Kenneth Kilsdonk, Paul Dercks, Robert Siebers, Clarence Van Handel, Richard De Bruin, Sylvester Lenz, Mervin De Bruin, Bernard Hermsen, Jerome Helf. Bottom Row: Francis Hermsen, Gordon Lamers, Earl Jansen, Kenneth Cornelius, Richard De Bruin, Albin Bevers, Roger Koehn, George Boots, Joseph Biersteker.

At a junior class meeting on Monday, it was decided to sponsor a candy sale at school on Wednesday. Receipts of this sale amounted to $4.63. The class also set the date for the class party which will be held during the week before Thanksgiving. June Dolven, class president, was in charge of the meeting, aided by Mildred Feler, class adviser.

October 9, 1936

Poor relief cost the city of Kaukauna $1,294.55 during the month of Sept. according to a report submitted by Joseph V. Krahn, relief director. There were 111 adults over 12 years of age on relief during the month and 60 children under the age of 12.

October 13, 1936

Kaukauna Electric City Brewers and the Little Chute Flying Dutchmen battled to a 7 to 7 tie game Sunday at Little Chute before a large crowd. Jerry Vils, Kaukauna Brewer right end suffered a broken leg on the opening kickoff of Sunday's game. He was blocked in the open by H. Van Dyke of the Chuters and was carried from the field and later taken to the hospital. He will be out of the game for the balance of the season.

Kaukauna pulled one out of the weeds Saturday when Coach Little Substituted Hilgenberg with six seconds to play, with instructions to throw one in a last chance for a win over West De Pere. It worked and the Kaws are now on top in the conference by virtue of one play clicking at the right time. And what little time was left when it clicked.

 

This week we present to you George Hatchell. George is noted for his cool steady play at wing back, and for his fine punting. He is a very versatile man; he plays every position in the backfield except blocking back. His fine play last year earned him the honor of captaining the team in '37.

October 16, 1936

 Paul Little

Saturday has been designated as Paul Little and Parents Day, and on that day. The Kaukauna High School coach who came here eight years ago will be honored for the enviable record his football teams have made. Little's overall record since his arrival here is 38 wins, 14 losses, and six tied. Six of the fourteen losses took place in his first year here so only eight losses have been recorded by his teams since.

The Kaukauna Times has been certified for membership in The American Press Half-Century Club, according to information received this week from Percy B. Scott, editor of "The American Press," an independent magazine for the makers of newspapers, New York City. This honor is being bestowed on newspapers which have been published continuously for more than 50 years. The company publishing the paper has been headed by C. J. Hansen since 1925. C. P. Goetzman is city editor."

The first issue of The Kaukauna Times was printed on September 17, 1880, by Hopkins and Gates on the north side.

Ambrose Hammen of Little Chute was elected president of the freshman class of Jordan college, Menominee, Mich., this week. Albert Bootz was named vice president of the class. Both Little Chute boys were classmates at St. John's high school here last year and both are football players. When St. Norbert college gridders meet Jordan college of Menominee, Mich., Sunday afternoon three Little Chute boys will be in the lineup of the Jordan team. They are Ernie Verstegen, freshman, who will be at a first-string wing post playing opposite Captain Guy Babcock, 215-pound veteran. Verstegen will take the place of John Trenary, senior letterman who is out with a broken collarbone suffered in scrimmage last week. Martin De Bruin of Little Chute, freshman at the college, will play at a regular guard position. Ambrose Hammen, Little Chute, freshman at the college will start at fullback.

As a result of the homecoming dance Saturday evening, the senior class added $5 to its treasury. The money was earned by the sale of refreshments at the affair.

 

October 23, 1936

Kaukauna's relief department is issuing a call for old clothing to be distributed among the poor people of the city according to Jule Mertes, chairman of the poor committee. Anyone who has clothing for which they have no further use is asked to donate it to the relief department.

October 27, 1936

Dental inspection in all Kaukauna schools was completed here Monday according to a report received today from Miss Ceil Flynn, city nurse. Dentists who assisted in the work included M. J. Teske, R. J. Deloria, E. J. Bolinske and R. J. Van Ells. Two weeks was necessary for the work.

 

William McCormick

This week we present to you one of the best quarterbacks in the conference. He is none other than William McCormick. "Hunces's" work this year has been outstanding in every game. He is a hard charging back who is very shifty and fast.

 

James E. McFadden, chief of police, today issued a warning to children regarding Hallowe'en pranks. He said that innocent pranks would be allowed but no rough play or destruction of property would be tolerated on Saturday evening, Oct. 31, Hallowe'en.

Kaukauna spoiled Neenah's homecoming Saturday when Hatchell recovered a fumble before it hit the ground and ran 25 yards to score. The Kaws had plenty of breaks Saturday but never got farther than the Neenah 21-yard mark.

Governor Philip F. LaFollette will deliver a campaign address at the Civic auditorium here on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock to which the public is cordially invited.

 

Son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roman Foegen

Son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Everett

Daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ditter

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Melchert

Daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Zastrow

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Vechinski

Daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Fassbender

Son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Rohan

Son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John P. Funk

Son was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. W. King

Son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Noie

 

St. John Church Little Chute

Centennial Celebration this past June.

  

Eunice Hartjes in Dutch Dress

  

Enjoying a cold one at the St. John Centennial 

Standing: Mrs. Henry Vanden Heuvel, Rose Dercks, Matt Bressers, Mrs. Albert Hartjes, Arnold Jansen, Kate Arts, John Hammen, John J. Van Handel, William Hammen. Seated: Henry Vanden Heuvel, Ann Hammen.