THE KINGSTON ENTERPRISE Volume 53, June 30, 1967, Number 21 |
| Contributed by Jan and Richard Peter, of the Kingston
Depot Committee. Extracted amd Transcribed by Ed Van Horn, former Kingston resident.
For information about the Kingston Depot Committee, please contact Richard and Jan Peter.
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Everett Reunion The Everett reunion was held Saturday, June 24 at the Beith Memorial Park at the fairgrounds in Caro. 37 attended. Those attending from here were Mr and Mrs Walter Parrot, Jim, Grace, Mr Carlyle Everett, Beverly and Bill and Mrs. Vernon Everett.
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64th Annual Reunion The 64th annual reunion of the Van Wagoner clan was held on June 24th at Stoney Lake, Oxford, Michigan. 52 members enjoyed a wonderful co-operative dinner at noon in the beautifully equipped pavillion at the township park. The oldest member at the party was Mrs Foster Sherman (80) of Caro; the youngest child present was Tommy Weichel grandson of Murry D. Van Wagoner of Birmingham, Mich.; Esther V. W. Tufty cam the farthest from Washington D.C. The oldest married couple was Mr and Mrs Fischer of Oxford; the most recently married couple was Mr and Mrs Leroy Murphy of Pontiac. Incidentally, Mrs Sherman and her neice, Bernice Fisher, wer both residents of Kingston in their earlier years. Mrs Tufty told of a recent visit to the Underwood families of Seoul, Korea. Their grandfather was the late Frank Van Wagoner of Caro. A political satire by this talented lady greatly amused the guests as it was read by her brother "Pat" during the brief program. Boating, swimming, and fishing were available to the guests. Those in attendance from the Thumb were Mr and Mrs W. Garnes, Mr and Mrs Bruce Adams, Mr and Mrs Glen Van Wagoner, and Mr and Mrs Donald Gould and Glenna. Plans were made for meeting next year at the same place on the last Saturday in June.
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Past Matrons Annual Dinner Past Matrons of the Puritan Chapter of 456 Kingston had their annual dinner at the Masonic Hall on June 23 with six members present. They had elections of officers for the year. Mrs Charles Scchwaderer, President; Mrs Leonard Randall, Vice President; Mrs Delos Stoner, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs Wm Shoemaker, Flower Committee; Mrs Gary Koehler, Chaplain and Mrs Verald Stokes, Reporter. A trip is planned to the Masonic Home in Alma for the July meeting. Dorothy Stokes, Reporter.
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Card of Thanks In loving memory of Wm. McCool who passed July 4, 1959. Soft stars are shining upon a precious grave, beneath lies one we dearly love, but whom we cannot save. We mourn for you in silence, no eyes can see us weep, but many a silent tear is shed while others are asleep. His wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Receives Masters President William R. Keast awarded degrees to 2,946 candidates at Wayne State University’s commencement exercises held Tuesday night, June 20, at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Miss Kathleen E. Biston, the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Biston, Centerline Road was awarded a degree in Master of Science in Medical Technology.
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Council Proceedings A regular meeting of the Kingston Common Council was called to order by Acting President Duane Gettel at 7:15 p.m. in the council room on June 5, 1967 with the following members present: Peter, Lewicki, and Brief. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following bills were referred to the Audit Committee: |
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| Howard Berry, Labor | $336.00 |
| Tuscola Co. Treasurer, Veterans Homestead Tax, Exemptions Applications | $ 2.00 |
| Tuscola Co. Treasurer, Assessment Roll | $ 22.69 |
| Kingston Auto Supply, Gas and Tires | $171.02 |
| Kingston Enterprise, Advertising & Supplies | $ 88.99 |
| Bronner’s Decorations Flags and brackets | $ 50.50 |
| Times Herald Co. Advertising | $ 4.00 |
| Kingston Ins. Agency, Marshall Bond | $ 10.00 |
| Kingston Ins. Agency Christmas figures | $ 25.00 |
| Kingston Ins. Agency, Additional premium on Workmens Compensation policy | $ 93.71 |
| George K. Ward, Audit | $986.50 |
| Kingston PTA Dinners for Band Students | $ 43.50 |
| Beverly Jeffrey Postage and Supplies | $ 5.89 |
| Henry Hergenreder, Gas and fuel oil | $ 57.78 |
| State of Michigan, Dept. of State Hwys, Repair flashers | $ 4.82 |
| Tuscola Co. Road Comm. Salt | $ 52.22 |
| Midland Contracting Co. Cold Patch | $ 82.00 |
| Owosso Bolt & Brass Co, Parts | $233.19 |
| General Telephone Co. Fire Phone | $ 29.05 |
| Kingston Dairy Bar Lunch and room for county firemen | $ 49.50 |
| William D. Vanderpool, Labor | $ 80.00 |
| Ivan Hunt, Labor | $ 15.00 |
| Ivan Hunt, Housing fire truck ‘66 | $ 25.00 |
| Detroit Edison Co. Street Lights | $ 4.04 |
| Detroit Edison Co. Municipal pumping | $ 35.97 |
| Detroit Edison Co, Water Works | $ .97 |
| Moved by Brief, supported by Peter
that the bills be allowed and orders be drawn for same. Ayes – All – Nays 0,
motion carried. Mr. John Burns was present in regards to his driveway entrance. The Street Committee will see that this matter is taken care of. Motion by Peter, supported by Lewicki that we accept the tax roll. Ayes all – Nays 0, motion carried. Spicer Engineering Company (Clifford H. Spicer, P.E.) was present and presented the council with a Report on the Sanitary Sewer System and Waste Water Stabilization Ponds for the Village of Kingston. The maps and reports are to be submitted to Farmers Home Administration by Francis Peter. The special ordinance is to be tabled until the next meeting. The Street Committee reported that Kingsbury Alley and Fisher Street will be oiled as soon as possible. The sidewalk at the corner of River Street and Kingsbury Street is to be fixed as soon as possible. The sidewalk on the corner of River Street and Main Street is also to be fixed. Jim Brief has a bulldozer engaged for the necessary work at the dump. Motion by Lewicki, supported by Brief that we accept the Gus Heineman as a member of the Fire Department. Ayes all – Nays O, motion carried. The Building Committee has been holding back because of a lack of work on the planning and zoing committee. The vacancy of a councilman as been tabled until the next meeting. Harmon told Brief that he would take care of the burning complaint. As Harmon was absent there was not report. Brief is taking care of seeing that necessary hydrants are fixed.
Beverly Jeffrey, Village Clerk.
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HOSPITAL NOTES Mr Harvey Tewksbury suffered a heart attack on Sunday, June 18. He is a patient in the West Pasco Hospital in Newport Richey, Florida.
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Card of Thanks We wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness shown us from the time of accident and death of Ann Kaminski. For the many cards, calls, flowers, expressions of sympathy and the food. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. The Kaminski family.
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SOCIAL NEWS Mr and Mrs Harold E. Burmeister, Jacqueline, John and Beth are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs J. M. Burmeister. |
| Tuesday Mr. L.W. Reddaway of Flint and Mrs John T. Weaver of Monticello, Indiana came to visit their sister Mrs. J. H. Hunter. Mrs. Weaver is staying on of a while. |
| Mrs Lois Jarvis and children of Royal Oak
attended the Everett reunion Saturday and Mrs Vernon Everett returned to Royal Oak with
them for a few days.
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| Mr and Mrs Walter Parrott, Grace, Jim and Douglas Yonneck of Jackson attended the Parrott reunion at Squires Park near Dryden on Sunday. |
| Mr and Mrs Fred Neal attended the Rossman reunion at the Enos Park Sunday. |
| Mr and Mrs John Richter of Saginaw visited
relatives here Sunday evening.
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| The Misses Susan and Beverly VanKleck of Drayton Plains have been spending some time with Mrs Cecil Walker. Mr and Mrs Harold VanKleck came on Sunday to pick up Beverly so she could attend summer school. Susan is staying on for a couple more weeks. |
| Mr and Mrs Lee Ensign of Marlette called on Mr and Mrs James Caswell Friday evening. |
| Susan and Sue Ann Kelley spent last week with
their grandmother Mrs Jennie Brown in Clifford.
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| Miss Jane Harmon is spending the next two week with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Harmon. |
| Mr and Mrs Floyd Wilson of Lake, Michigan were week end guests of Mrs Wilsons mother and father Mr and Mrs Delos Stoner to help celebrate her mothers 82nd birthday. On Sunday her granddaughter and husband Mr and Mrs E. Head, Jr. and family came and also great-granddaughter, Nancy Molina of Maceday Lake, Wateford and the Jame Stoner family of Clawson. |
| Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Hadrich of
Kingston were Mr and Mrs Richard Kandler and family of Lexington.
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| Mr and Mrs Clare Burmeister Mark and Dawn of Clawson were guests on Sunday at the home of their uncle John M. Burmeister. |
| Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley and Fred spent last week in Northern Michigan. |
| Mrs Ambrose Thorp, Reese and Mrs Wm. Tong of
Detroit called on relatives here last Friday.
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| Mr and Mrs Douglas Ensign and family are spending nine days in Northern Michigan and Canada. |
| Mrs Walter Gammage from Pontiac spent Friday with Mrs. J. H. Hunter. |
| Sunday Mrs Blanche Porter and daughters of Leonard called on Mrs. J. H. Hunter. |
| Sherry Strawn is staying at the home of Mr and
Mrs Walter Harmon and Jane this week while Julie Strawn is staying with Mr and Mrs Jim
Barrons. Rev. and Mrs Strawn are youth counselors at a church camp until Friday.
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Clifford News Mrs Maxine Van Conant and Diane Van Conant, Mrs Ethel Wiltse and John McCrea from Marlette were Sunday dinner guests fo Mr and Mrs Dan Adamic and family North Branch. It was Mr and Mrs Damic’s 12th wedding anniversary. |
| Mrs Harry Goodell and two daughters of Pontiac spent last week end with her grandmother Mrs Frances Ryan. |
| Mr and Mrs Charles Siebert of Detroit and Mr and
Mrs Ralph Fritzpatrick of Warren were Sunday guests of Mrs Mamie Seibert.
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| Miss Roseann Pilant of Warren spent the week end with her parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Pilant. |
| Mr and Mrs Harry Western of St. Clair Shores were Friday evening callers of her mother Mrs Mamie Seibert. |
| Mrs Elmer Wiley and two sons, Robert and Jeff of
Marlette were Sunday guests of her mother Bertha Hobson.
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| Glen Seibert of Arkansas spent last week with his mother Mrs Mamie Siebert. |
| Mr and Mrs Lawrence Brown visited Mrs
Brown’s father Mr Dick Carton of Alma Sunday.
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LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN The Probate Court for the County of Tuscola Estate of Ann Duluc a/k/a Ann Kaminski file No 19948, deceased. IT IS ORDERED That on August 31, 1967, at 10:30 a.m. in the Probate Courtroom in the Village of Caro, Michigan, a hearing be held at which all creditors of said deceased are required to prove their claim, and legal heirs will be determined. Creditors must file sworn claims with the Court and serve a copy on Edward T. Kaminski, Kingston, Michigan, prior to said hearing. Publication and service shall be made as provided by Statute and Court Rule. Dated June 22, 1967 Allen E. Keyes Attorney for estate Sandusky, Michigan 48471 C. Bates Wills, Judge of Probate Beatrice P. Berry, Register of Probate.
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