Posted Oct 15, 2009; 3:57 AM
Glimpses of the Past
100 years ago — 1909 East River Valley Schoolhouse No. 5 of De Pere held its first classes Oct. 4. The schoolhouse is at Olde-School Square in Ledgeview.
Death — Robert G. Coleman.
Marriages — Christine Reiff and Roy Woodward; Laura Heinskowski and Fred Zirbel.
95 years ago — 1914 The Rev. F.X. Exler was ordained by Bishop Fox.
Advertisement: "Remember, only 5 cents for latest mutual movies on Wednesday and Thursday at the Dreamland and Majestic theaters."
Death — Mrs. Margaret Shehan, early Askeaton settler, at Chicago.
Marriages — Sophia Arts and John Pashouwers; Lydia Mayotte and Thomas McHugh; Genevieve Dogot and Charles J. Jansky; Rose Matzke and Louis Adriansen; Kittie Milton and A.J. Holsen.
90 years ago — 1919 The Civic Association asked that the old ice house on South Broadway be moved to a new location.
Herb J. Smith purchased the former Kuypers Publishing Co. building on North Broadway for a law office.
Congress passed the prohibition enforcement bill, which barred the selling of all drinks, including beer containing more than 2½ percent alcohol.
Deaths — Mrs. Marshall Morsette, Lawrence; Henry Brandenburg, Wayside; Mrs. Masmus Nielson, Greenleaf; Ansel Gilson, Greenleaf; Clifford, 2, and William, 5, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerrigan.
Marriages — Viola Bain and Emmett Clancy; Odelia McCloskey and Oliver Francsway; Emma Mae Wirtz and Lynus J. Golden; Maude Goodchild and Everett Wilson.
85 years ago — 1924 The school board announced that the new grade school would be named Irwin school in honor of Robert S. Irwin, who, at one time, owned most of the First Ward in De Pere. Irwin was a brother of Mrs. William Dickinson.
Leland H. Joannes purchased the Payson Smith home on North Broadway for $22,500.
Ronald Coleman and May McAvoy were starring in "Tarnish" at the Strand.
Marriages — Mary Walsh and James H. Byers; Sophie Brandt and Peter Eiler, Greenleaf; Emma Ehlenfeldt and Elmer Thiel, Morrison; Rose Kane and Patrick Summers, Morrison; Ethel Borman and Albert Mommaerts.
80 years ago — 1929 Deaths — Mrs. Math Felten, Greenleaf; Eleanor, 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Carter, Rockland; Michael Glasheen, Hollandtown; Mrs. Mary Jane Stewart, 91, widow of Theodore Stewart, early De Pere settler; William H. Chapman; Mrs. Orrison Shaw; Mrs. Patrick Hobbins.
Marriages — Johanna VerBoort and Leslie Bender; Mildred Martin and George Van Hogan; Emma Babcock and Melvin Pagel, Wrightstown.
75 years ago — 1934 A tablet honoring the memory of Civil War veterans was dedicated in Legion Park. The tablet had been given by the Women's Relief Corps.
25th wedding anniversary — Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Lee.
Deaths — Ole Larson, Shirley; Otto Gehrke, Morrison; Walter VandenBranden; Miss Mary Curran; Thomas Farley; Mrs. R.E. Sommers; Nicholas Loehlein; Truman "Jack" Haskins; Christ Rasmussen, Wrightstown.
Marriages — Elizabeth Fritsch and Edward Gerrits; Eileen Pagel and Arthur Wierschke, Greenleaf; Viola Wierschke and Leland Tetzlaff, Greenleaf.
70 years ago — 1939 Grand-opening festivities were held at Ray Maternoski's new bowling alley on South Broadway. Many women tried bowling for the first time.
Mayor Rudolph Rupiper proclaimed that Nov. 30 would be the day on which De Pere residents would observe Thanksgiving Day.
Deaths — Mrs. Charles T. Kimball; Harold Schroeder; Mrs. Augustus Clough; Hugh J. Culbertson; Thomas Scanlan, Wrightstown.
Marriages — Evelyn Huempfner and Randall Roffers; Agatha Coenen and Leo Albers; Violet Luedtke and Ervin Ashley, at Morrison; Clara Loppnow and Lester Kuchenbecker, Wayside.
65 years ago — 1944 The body of Wesley Struve, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter P. Struve, was recovered from Lake Michigan. He was killed when his plane crashed in the fog.
A special program was held at St. Francis church to celebrate the burning of the mortgage debt on the church property.
The American Legion announced plans to remodel its hall on Michigan Street.
Deaths — Henry Van Gemert, formerly of De Pere, at Walla Walla, Wash.; Mrs. Annie Broehm; Richard Vande Hei, five-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vande Hei; Mrs. Walter E. Thew, the former Grace Vieaux of Wrightstown.
60 years ago — 1949 A survey of Wrightstown telephone users showed a large number favored the new program under which they would receive toll-free service to De Pere.
St. Norbert College planned the largest homecoming observance since pre-war days.
Deaths — Henry Kortz; Ferdinand Smith.
Marriages — Dorothy Raymaker and Martin Van Rite; LaVerne Van Veghel and Alvin Van Camp; Joan Opsteen and Donald J. Hart, Askeaton.
55 years ago — 1954 Marlene Thompson reigned as homecoming queen at East De Pere High School.
The City Council approved a complete survey of all storm sewers in the city and considered the purchase of an electronic speed watch for the police department.
Deaths — Mrs. Israel Boyea; Mrs. J.W. Simpson; Mrs. E.V. Clark.
Marriages — Mildred Maternoski and Kenneth Bain; Joan Sampson and David Runkel; Mary Ann Gorsche and Lawrence Valitchka; Loretta Carter and Harvey Brown; Helen VerBockel and James Guilfoyle, Hollandtown; Elsie Dahl and George Meulemans, Greenleaf.
50 years ago — 1959 Petitions requesting that the City Council rescind its action in approving a war memorial building in the town of Lawrence were being circulated throughout De Pere.
Nancy Scannel, Mary Ann Van Den Elzen, Mary Murphy, Sue Troup, Charlotte Herber and Karen Christenson were named to the homecoming court at East De Pere High School.
Homecoming court members at West De Pere High School were Janice Stacie, June Josephs, Sue Smits and Lois Birkholz.
Thomas F. Hearden and Cletus J. Collum received the Alma Mater awards from St. Norbert College.
Deaths — Leo Rosenblatt; the Rev. J.H. Wenberg; Moses Elm; John O'Keefe, Rockland.
Marriages — Joanne Daul and Floyd Van Camp, at Freedom; Mary Helen VanderMissen and Howard Daanen; Shirley May Ferron and Kenneth Schmitt.
45 years ago — 1964 Blossoming violets were found in the garden of Ross Quatsoe. Many people reported violets in full bloom, apparently because of the heavy rain.
Deaths — William L. Desmond; Mrs. Peter J. Gerrits; John McHugh, former De Pere postmaster, at Fayetteville, Ark.; Willard Kussow.
Marriages — Jo Ann Geurts and Gerald Skalmusky; Bernice Danforth and Paul Cornelius; Rose Marie Willems and Robert Marquis; Mary Beth Krawczyk and Hank Secor.
40 years ago — 1969 Lisa Waller and Terry Keehan were queen and king of the East De Pere High School homecoming festivities.
Alumni of St. Norbert College opposed the changing of the name of the school as proposed by Dr. Robert Christin. The De Pere Journal editorialized against a name change, and the De Pere City Council passed a resolution voting to keep the school named St. Norbert College.
Deaths — S.G. (Tuey) McClure, Greenleaf; Norbert Van Zeeland, Kaukauna; Rudolph Genz, Greenleaf; Mrs. John Murray.
Marriages — Barbara Ann Van Der Wegen and Herbert Kocken; Luanne Weber and Allan Bengston; Dorothy Piotrowski and John Sanders.
35 years ago — 1974 Local stores advertised pork loins, center cut, 99 cents a pound; acorn squash, five for 99 cents; potatoes, 10 pounds for 78 cents; grapefruit, six for 49 cents; wieners, 12 ounces for 69 cents; ice cream, $1.39 per gallon; bread, three 1-pound loaves for $1; chocolate chips, 12 ounces for 69 cents.
Deaths — Wilfred J. Stuckart; Alvin (Al) De Greef, former owner of the Swan Club and owner of the Victorian House Supper Club; Wilfred J. Boucher; Thomas Cashman; Mando (Steve) Ariens, one of the founders of the Ariens company in Brillion; Mrs. Clement Geimer; Mrs. Al Berken.
Marriages — Carleen Unsin and Howard Schloemer; Susan Coenen and Dennis Boettcher; Linda Smet and Dennis Hendricks.
30 years ago — 1979 Richard Dietz was hired as the city attorney, succeeding Don Hanaway. His salary was set at $29,928 per year, and he was given office space in City Hall. A total budget of $45,900 was set by the council for the operation of the attorney's office.
Debbie Verhasselt, Paula Diedrich, Sue Meulemans, Toni Stevens and Annette Paape were named to the West De Pere High School homecoming court.
A 46-ounce can of tomato juice was on sale for 59 cents at Super Ron's.
60th wedding anniversary — Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Greenleaf.
Deaths — Clifford R. Thomas; Michael Mommaerts, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mommaerts; Reuben Buboltz, longtime Wrightstown banker.
25 years ago — 1984 Eight people were fined in De Pere municipal court for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
De Pere's civic and religious organizations announced that they would spearhead this year's 100 percent vote drive.
Rick Urban and Sue Staszak were king and queen of the West De Pere High School homecoming. Members of the court were Birney Karau, Pam Shefchik, Lynn Krumpos, Paige Perock, Cheryl Forseth, Jill Jacobs, Tom Van De Hei, Peter Cabout, Mark Eiler, Wayne Everard, Chris Coffey and Wayne Metoxen.
De Pere High School homecoming court members were Missy Martens, Todd Zimmerman, Rose Keyser, Joe Wacek, David Ley, Steve Stine, Kim Liebergen, Lonnie Heller, Jeff Miller, Randy Krueger, Kristan Pokel, Kim Stine, Mary Stibbe, Bridget O'Leary, Corey Rumann and Dede Bryan.
Deaths — Elnora Kussow; Anna Spicer; James E. Neimy; Minnie Ver Cauteren.
Marriages — Janice Hutjens and John Gerlikowski Sr.; Karen Lardinois and Brian Mathews; Nancy Keough and Tim Van Abel, Hollandtown.
20 years ago — 1989 Employees of Nicolet Paper Co. decided they will no longer be represented by Local 6288 of the United Paperworkers International Union after a recertification election was held. The decision was 316 against two votes for the union.
Volunteers were being sought to serve on a board to direct the application and, if approved, the implementation of the Main Street Program.
Deaths — Raymond Staeven; Cornelius Calaway; Mrs. E. Les Bilselx; Mrs. Irene Baeten; Isabel Verbeten Shilbauer, formerly of Greenleaf; Mrs. George Lamers, Wrightstown.
Marriage — Sharon Augustian and Daniel Castelic.
15 years ago — 1994 Members of St. Mary parish will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the church with daylong special activities.
Marriage — Melanie S. Vande Hey and David M. Sickinger II.
Deaths — Donald F. Creviere; Dick (Wiener) Van Vonderen, Allouez; Mrs. Joe (Eileen) Manders; John T. Reynders; Mrs. Harold (Beatrice) Hannon; Mrs. Loren (Ruth) Olson; Mrs. Herbert (Elizabeth) Hendricks, 98, formerly of De Pere; Adele I. Liebergen, a native of Morrison.
10 years ago — 1999 Golden K members Robert Cleven and Roy Patzke received national awards from March of Dimes. Both men were honored for their many years of volunteer work with March of Dimes, coordinating workers for the jail and bail program, Walk America, as well as processing direct mail for Northeastern Wisconsin on an ongoing basis.
West De Pere High School's girls volleyball team won its second straight Bay Conference title.
50th wedding anniversaries — Donald R. and Doris J. Van Vonderen, De Pere; James and Bernice (Benzschawel) Boylan, Greenleaf.
Deaths — Madonna (Donna) M. Michaletz; Carl G. Mueller; Norbert "Nubs" Peper; Bernard Van Enkevort; Edward F. Zipperer, formerly of Wayside, at Manitowoc.
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