Time Machine Trip to November 1939

November 1, 1939

Kaukauna will have a new paper manufacturing business to be known as Outagamie Mills, Inc. The company was organized by Appleton and Kaukauna persons and will do business in Kaukauna, making and selling paper products. The new Kaukauna corporation will occupy the old Patten mill building.

Traffic accidents during September cost 83 Wisconsin lives according to the highway commission reports. This represents an increase of six over 1938. For the first nine months of 1939 the traffic toll is 584 lives.

Fifty years ago, 1889 the first paper manufactured by the Thilmany mill rolled off its new No. 1 machine.

November 3, 1939

Green Bay – Will the Packers be able to stop four of the most sought after backs in the National Professional league, who form the famed “powerhouse” attack of the Chicago Bears? The two clubs meet next Sunday at Wrigley field in Chicago. This is the question on the minds of all Green Bay fans and more particularly Packer Coach Curly Lambeau.

Japan is purchasing Wisconsin cheese. Such an order came recently from the American embassy in Tokyo, Japan. The order was for two and one-half pounds each of Wisconsin American, Swiss and limburger cheese.

The bow and arrow bag of deer during the present season still stands at three according to the Wisconsin Conservation department. Even at that figure it sets a new record for a single season. The previous high mark for a single season was one.

Coach Paul Little’s high school grid machine left no doubt in anybody’s mind about the western division championship of northeastern Wisconsin conference when they scored an impressive 31 to 13 win over West DePere Wednesday for their sixth straight league win. 

The Nicolet grade school gridders defeated the Park school eleven 14 to 2 Monday afternoon at Park school.  The Nicolet girls defeated Park girls in a baseball game by the score of 45 to 10.

November 8, 1939

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilpolt of Kaukauna were listening to a National Broadcasting radio program Tuesday evening during which $1,000 is given away each week by telephone. When the time came for the awarding the money, Mrs. Wilpolt remarked that “anyone in the United States can win.” Just then the telephone rang and she answered it. The voice on the other end was from New York and from the radio program and was informed that they had won $2,800 and the money would be sent to the western union office in Appleton.

November 10, 1939

A bumper crop of gasoline taxes is being harvested this year by the federal and state governments. The total value of this tax may exceed $1,000,000,000 by the end of the year.

All cigarette, cigarette papers and cigarette tubes in the possession of retailers after November 13 which do not bear a state tax stamp will be subject to confiscation according to the Wisconsin treasurer.

The Kaukauna police department this week is discontinuing the practice of housing transients, James E. McFadden, police chief announced. Heretofore, the doors of the jail room in the municipal building were thrown open to the knights of the open road. They came in droves and every night of the week saw up to 15 “overnight guests” housed at the jail.

November 15, 1939

Carl Giordana and Bill Alger were elected co-captains of next season’s grid team. Giordana and Alger have been regulars on the team the last three years. Giordana is a halfback and Alger and end. Both are rated as a couple of the best football players to ever don a Kaw uniform. 

The Wisconsin state committee on water pollution says that data collected from dissolved oxygen samples at DePere and the mouth of the Fox river clearly show that these waters could not support fish life at time of warm temperatures.  The report says that the Fox river will remain in its present highly polluted condition throughout its entire length from Appleton to Green Bay.

The first 300 game ever rolled on the Kaukauna alleys was hung up by Charles Schell Tuesday afternoon. The previous score rolled here was 290 by Warren Bugs Brenzel a number of years ago.  

November 17, 1939

Ten mills in the Fox and Wisconsin river valleys will finance a research program to develop methods of eliminating pollution of streams with sulphite liquor, it was decided at a meeting in Appleton with state committee on pollution. 

November 29, 1939

Joseph T. Sadlier has been named general chairman of the annual holiday party of the Kaukauna high school Alumni association to be held in the school gymnasium Friday evening December 29.

These youngsters were winners in a baby contest that has engaged the attention of all Kaukauna recently. Jimmy Funk, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Funk won the personality prize. Miss Patsy Siebers, 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Siebers was selected in the beauty division. The contest was sponsored by F. J. Pechman studio and the Rialto Theater.  

Time Machine Trip to November 1898

November 4, 1898

The first services in the new Holy Cross church were held last Sunday in the new chapel in the basement.

The poles for the electric light company have arrived and will be placed in position for wiring at once. About December first a grand change in the streets of Kaukauna will be witnessed.

November 11, 1898

"I told my employer I had only 10 cents to my name. Guess what? He tried to borrow it off me."

It all went Republican from top to bottom, the state, county and city of Kaukauna. Such was the result of Tuesday’s election. The voters seemed to be perfectly content with their present lot and let it go at that.

A valuable horse owned by R.C. Grignon was killed by the Monday morning train in front of A.C. Black’s place. The horse had somehow gotten out of its pasture and making it way home when it was killed.

The Little Chute depot was destroyed by fire at an early hour Thursday morning. Everything of value was saved from the building by the bucket brigade who are famous for hustling things in Little Chute.

November 18, 1898

James Jacobson, who was in Northern Wisconsin deer hunting, sent home two fine deer by American Express Tuesday. Ed Driessen has some venison on sale at his market on Wisconsin Avenue.

November 25, 1898

  

St. Mary’s Church as it will appear when completed. 

The dedicatory services at St. Mary's Church were carried out Thanksgiving Day. About 1,000 persons attended the services in the large new edifice on Kaukauna's south side.

The powerful pumping engines for the Kaukauna Water Works arrived Tuesday. There are two of them, with a capacity of 1,500,000 gallons daily.

Julius Martens, the enterprising Third street grocer and dry goods dealer, is about to open a crockery house on the corner of Third street an Reaume Avenue.

Some unknown party entered the saloon of John Van Dinter in Little Chute and took the contents of the till Monday.

Time Machine Trip to November 1907

November 1, 1907

Many Halloween pranks were committed throughout the city last evening, but it is to the credit of the young people that very little property was destroyed. Soap was used as extensively as ever on windows and the usual amount of oatmeal was thrown but aside from this everything was orderly.

Nicholas Faust, Kaukauna, is one of the pioneer insurance agents of Wisconsin having been successfully engaged in the business for over forty years. He is the senior member of the firm Faust & Faust, his partner being his son, C. J. Faust. Mr. Faust took up the insurance business immediately upon his return from the war moving to Kaukauna 18 years ago.

November 8, 1907

That the Teddy bear craze is a menace to future generations is a statement of Rt. Rev. Sebastian G. Messmer in an interview at Milwaukee. "Teddy bears are taking the place of dolls with the children, the future fathers and mothers of the nation," said the archbishop, "and if the growth of the fad continues the dolls will disappear altogether. I think dolls do much toward developing the maternal instinct in a child. Teddy bears cannot do this. They can only inculcate in the child's mind a love for animals that smothers the dormant mother's love."

Mrs. Catherine Lawe, who has been critically ill of late, expired Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Her death was directly traceable to a fall which she sustained a week ago, the effects of which she never recovered. Mrs. Lawe, often referred to as the "Mother of Kaukauna," was a very friendly, cheerful lady who was beloved by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Lawe, twelve years ago.

November 15, 1907

The Wisconsin Butler and Cheese Company at Wrightstown, after many vexatious delays, are at last ready for a business of cheese making again. The new boiler is installed which they found it necessary to purchase and they have started in manufacturing a fine grade of cream cheese. They will run just as late as it is possible to take in milk enough to pay a profit.

The Kaukauna High school football team demonstrated their ability Saturday so as to be classed among the best high school team in the state. They easily defeated DePere combined east and west team 26 to 0. Kaukauna had new trick plays and had perfected the forward pass.

The Kaukauna roller rink will open for the season Saturday. The mill and Urban orchestra to furnish music. Manager John Lawe is working on the season’s program.

President Roosevelt, with a proclamation Saturday, the new state of Oklahoma has been born.

November 22, 1907

Deer hunters have been returning home from the northern woods this week by the hundreds. Because the mild weather and the absence of snow the season has been anything but favorable and as a consequence very few deer are being captured.

Eight companies of United States cavalry have been sent to Thunder Butte, S. D. in the fear that the Sioux Indians are about to rise in rebellion and take the warpath as allies of the Utes, who are ready to shed blood due to the hardships imposed on them by the Indian agent. It is feared settlers may be massacred unless a sufficiently large number of troops are sent to overawe both the Utes and the Sioux.

 

“In God We Trust” is to disappear forever from United States coins unless congress acts contrary to the wishes of President Roosevelt.

November 29, 1907

The North-Western Railway Company is making preparations to build a new bridge just below the site of the old Badger mill. The new structure will be more than double the length of the old and will be built of steel girder construction resting on solid stone piers. Two drills are at work deepening the channel in the tailrace so as to make room for the center pier, work upon which will soon be commenced.

Time Machine Trip to November 1889

November 1, 1889

News reached this city last Friday that a flow of natural gas had been struck in the town of Buchanan, three miles from Kaukauna. It is on the farm of Nic Orth and was found while drilling a well.

A defective flue sets fire to the Avenue House. Fortunately, the fire was confined to the one building.

The firm of Kimberly, Clark & Co. has decided to change the pulp grinders at their mill at Kimberly. Two accidents that have resulted in two deaths having occurred there within a week resulted from broken stones.

November 8, 1889

The water was so low in the government canal here about 10 o'clock Sunday night that the bottom could be touched most any place with a yard stick. The “City of Berlin” was anchored in front of the Thilmany paper mill at the time with a load of poplar wood, and almost the entire hull was above water lying on the ground.

The corset is a paradox. It comes to stay and yet goes to waist.

With the additional twenty-five patrolmen provided by the city council Milwaukee police force will consist of 172 men.

November 15, 1889

Geronimo, the Apache Chief is becoming civilized at Mount Vernon Barracks. He plays cards and gets drunk for amusement.

There are now 521 prisoners at Waupun – 506 men and 15 women.

The Outagamie County Insane Asylum is almost completed and will by ready for occupants about January 1^st.

Many farmers were in town last Saturday and the business streets assumed a lively appearance. There is a good market for their produce in this city.

November 22, 1889

Willie Jacobs and Frank Glaff were arrested last week charged with cutting down and converting into wood for their use, trees from the land of the Water Power Company. They were fined the usual amount according to law in such cases.

“Fannie,” a warhorse of 31 years, died at Charleston, W. Va. last week. Her owner was shot while on her back during the war.

Now that Washington has been admitted as a state people will find it necessary to use the new value for the city of Washington as Washington D.C.   

New York – There is a paper mill at Fort Edward which is run day and night. Half the girls go on at 7 am and work to noon being replaced by another group that works to 7 pm. At this time the first crew returns and works to midnight. They are then replaced by the other group.  The work is exhausting lifting heavy sheets of paper.  The girls are paid 62c per day.

November 29, 1889

Ladies in this city whose husbands are often out late to the "lodge," are about to adopt a new password by which said husbands can gain admission on their return. "Six slim slick saplings" distinctly, the inside guard will remit them, but if they cannot, they will be allowed to stay out all night or until they can rattle off the passwords.

Petersburg Va., Nov 23 – Bland, the negro who assaulted the daughter of Dr. Gee, was taken from Prince George County jail and hanged to a tree near the jail. His body was then riddled with bullets.

Milwaukee – A man is reported to have sold his wife to satisfy a $1500 mortgage.

Saturday morning the body of a young man was found north of Wrightstown upon the railroad tracks after being run over. There was no pocket book or papers on the body and his remains are unknown. 

Time Machine Trip to November 1967

November 1, 1967

The Kaukauna High School volleyball team, under Coach Dave Hash, copped the WIAA state championship last weekend, which was, for the first time, held at the Kaukauna High School gymnasium. The state title, Kaukauna's first ever, capped a tremendous season for the Ghosts, who had a season record of 42 wins against only six losses. At the state tournament, the Ghosts won four out of six games. The state championship is Kaukauna's first in any sport since 1953, when the Ghost baseball team claimed the title.

Carl L. Newhouse, Kaukauna, has been notified of his promotion to Major in the United States Army Reserve. Major Newhouse is currently serving as Executive Officer of the 1^st. Battalion, 274^th BCT Regiment at Appleton.

  

Michael Van Handel 

Richard Dercks







Two 18-year-old Kaukauna young men were killed in an automobile accident early Saturday morning at the junction of county Trunk UU and State Highway 55. The victims were Michael Van Handel and Richard Dercks.   

Superintendent of Schools Julian Bichler announced Monday that head football coach Harry Wilson had submitted his resignation. Wilson had been Kaukauna high school football coach for the past eight years. Wilson will continue to teach economics and social studies at KHS and will remain active in the athletic program.

November 3, 1967

Jim Pomeroy was named to the Mid. Eastern Conference all-conference offensive team for the 1967 season as Dick Huss repeated on the defensive team at a guard position. Other Ghost varsity gridders to receive honors this season included Mike Allgeyer, honorable mention at offensive guard and Bill Verhagen honorable mention for linebacker. Pat Brautigan was named to the offensive second team at safety position.

Marine Private Boomer Biesterveld, Little Chute, graduated from basic training and a two-week combat conditions of day and night patrolling of infantry weapons.

Carl Ploetz fires the high singleton and series in the Businessmen’s League with a 246 and a 606 series.

PFC Thomas W. Otte, Kaukauna, qualified as expert in the rifle division after completing basic and advanced training at Fort Hood, Texas. Tom has received his new assignment to Che Lai South Viet Nam where he is serving with the 198^th Brigade.

November 8, 1967

Airman Victoria La Plante, Kaukauna, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. She has been assigned to the Air Force Technical Training Center at Amarillo AFB, Tex., for specialized schooling.

Airman Mary Alger, Kaukauna, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. She has been assigned to the Air Force Technical Training Center at Sheppard AFB, Tex., for specialty schooling as a medical services specialist.

The Kaukauna high school volleyball team closed out a most successful season this year capped with the State W.I.A.A. Championship to highlight their record. The varsity finished with an overall record of 42 wins and six losses. 

November 15, 1967

Bob Greiner turned in one of the finest bowling performances of the year as he fired a 258 singleton and a 667 series at Ludwig Lanes, Freedom.

November 17, 1967

The Outagamie County Draft Board has announced the inductees for two years for the month of November. Among the group are nine men from Kaukauna. Gary Vander Loop, Timothy Verhagen, Joseph Kerry, Allan Keberlein, Donald Nackers, Jerry King, Jack Vander Sanden, Anton Frank and Richard Doering. 

November 21, 1967

For the fourth year in a row, residential housing construction has increased in Kaukauna. A total of 42 home permits have been issued already this year compared to 36 in 1966.

Army Pfc. Anthony Wyngaard Jr. 20, of Kaukauna, has arrived in Vietnam with his unit, the 198^th Light Infantry Brigade. He is one of about 3600 infantrymen who came ashore at Chu Lai.

Sergeant James Robedeaux of Kaukauna is on duty at Cam Ranh Bay AB, Vietnam. SGT. Robedeaux is a maintenance scheduler with the Pacific Air Forces. He is a 1954 graduate of Kaukauna High School.

November 27, 1967

Last Sunday, Green Bay registered their second shutout of the season defeating San Francisco 13-0 before 50861 at Lambeau Stadium. This Sunday they will travel to Chicago to take on the Bears seeking their sixth conference title in eight years.

Husky pivot man Dick Carstens had 26 points to lead all scorers as the Kaukauna basketball team defeated Fond du Lac 65-63.

November 29, 1967

The Green Bay Packers cliched the Central Division Title Sunday defeating the Chicago Bears 17-13 to take a 3 ½ game lead with 3 games to play.

The fifth-Grade class of Nicolet Elementary school received a tour of the TIMES office last week by Mr. Ray Nehrlich. The students were shown how the paper is produced from the typewriter to the press. Mr. Nehrlich is a former member of the Times Staff.   

Time Machine Trip to November 1888

November 3, 1888

The Prospect Hotel damaged by flames and water. The loss of about $7,000 on building, furniture and stock was sustained.

November 9, 1888

The election of the city passed off quietly there being no rowdy’s or drunkenness displayed upon the streets. County Officers elected— Sheriff, R. Conlon Treasurer, M. Werner Clerk, Jas. Canavan Register of Deeds, John Baer District Atty., John Goodland Clerk of Court, H. Fredrichs Surveyor, E.Spencer - Coroner, F. Peterson

Now that the campaign is over the Times will once more appear in its weekly form published as before, on Thursdays. The Semi-Weekly as announced was only issued for campaign purposes.

Fall River, Mass., - A find of buried treasure near Westport has created great excitement in the city. A family named Eddy has owned a farm down through many generations. While digging on the farm James Eddy struck an old-fashioned iron kettle filled with 50 silver doubloons. There were many more coins including 1200 Spanish and 350 with other marking. Mr. Eddy’s says his ancestors had sailed with Capt. Kidd. He is confident that there are more Spanish gold doubloons buried on his farm.

 

November 16, 1888

School boys seem to have acquired a disposition to mark and disfigure the fences along the street on the route to school. This is being watched and the boy or boys caught in the act will receive merited punishment.

November 23, 1888

Frank Van Lieshout, employed at the Combined Locks improvement, was quite badly injured by the explosion of a dynamite cartridge. He was engaged in capping and attaching a fuse to a cartridge, when he accidentally dropped it. The force of the explosion threw him forcibly against the side of the shed in which he was working, bruising and lacerating his body in a bad manner. Upon examination by Dr. Tanner it was found that a large piece of wire had penetrated his left thigh to quite a depth. The shed was demolished, and several parts of the steam boiler housed in the building were broken.

November 30, 1888

Wood has been very plentiful in this city of late. On Friday last thirteen loads were counted standing on the street at one time awaiting buyers. Purchasers were probably found, for the wood vanished as the afternoon passed.

The building near the Combined Lock improvement which has been occupied during the past summer as a saloon by Jos. Carney was destroyed by fire on Friday night. The building is a total loss; there was no one in the building at the time it took fire.

Jacksonville, Fla., - New cases of yellow fever, 12 deaths bring the total to 405 dead. There are 4659 cases to date.

London, Nov. 21 – Great excitement was occasioned this morning when it was reported that another woman had been murdered and mutilated in white chapel. An enormous crowd rushed to the vicinity in which the crime was said to have been committed, where it was learned that another murder had been attempted upon a low woman by a man. She had struggled desperately and had succeeded in freeing herself from his grip and screamed for help. He fled without completing his work. The assassin is a well dressed young man with a light-colored mustache. Scotland Yard does not believe that this is the work of “Jack the Ripper” and that the woman may have cut her own neck.  

Denison, Tex., Nov. 11 - Officers, after a long chase extending over a week in the Choctaw Nation, succeeded in overhauling and killing John Barber, one of the celebrated Kep Queen gang of outlaws.

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 21 – Charges have been preferred against ten policemen for refusing to obey the orders of an inspector at the time of the car strike last week. They refused to aid in removing obstructions from the tracks on the ground that they were not paid for that kind of work.

Montreal, Que., Nov. 23 – There is much excitement here over an alleged interview with Gen. Harrison in which the President-elect favors the purchase of Canada by the United States and that steps to this end will probably soon be taken.