THE KINGSTON ENTERPRISE

Volume 53, Number 42, November 23, 1967

Contributed by Jan and Richard Peter, of the Kingston Depot Committee. Extracted and 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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Pilot Decorated By President

Major Paul F. Koeltzow, a graduate of Kingston High School was on of eleven pilots decorated on Veteran’s Day by President Johnson. The Tuscola County flyer received the Silver Star for gallantry in action while flying air missions over Viet Nam. Major Koeltzow was credited with saving the live of another flyer under his command.

Koeltzow was born in Millington and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Koeltzow, moved to Saginaw from Kingston a few years ago.

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OBITUARIES - Joseph Prabucki

Joseph Prabucki, 74, a resident of rural Kingston for the past 26 years, passed away November 12th at the Hills and Dales Hospital, Cass City, after a short illness.

Joseph Prabucki was born in Poland on Feb 14, 1893, and came to Detroit at an early age. He married Stephanie Furlepa in Detroit in 1922. To this union were born 4 children, Stephen who died in infancy, Wanda (Leja) of Detroit, Cecelia (Dubovsky) of Standish, and Mitchell Prabucki of Vassar. Irene (Furlepa) Schwaderer of Kingston a step daughter. Mrs Prabucki preceded him in death in 1953.

Mr. Prabucki married Helen Cherniawski of Caro in 1954.

Mr. Prabucki leaves his widow, Helen, the above mentioned children, seven grandchildren, 22 step grandchildren and one step great granddaughter.

Funeral mass was said by Father Ray Pilarski at St. Michael’s Church, Wilmot on Wednesday, Nov 15th. Interment was in the Caro Cemetery.

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To Honor 50 Years

A Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated by Rev. Father Raymond Pilarski of St. Michael’s Church, Wilmot will mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Francis and Vida Champagne.

They were married November 26, 1917 in Pinnebog’s St. Felix Church by Fr. William Courtney.

Open House for friends will be held at St. Michael’s Social Hall Nov 26th from 3-5 p.m. The couple have six living children, 27 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

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Wed in Evening Ceremony

Miss Susan Kelley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelley, Kingston, became the bride of Mr. Ronald G. Chappel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chappel of Marlette, on Saturday evening, Octover 28, 1967. Rev. John E. Larkin performed the candlelight double ring ceremony in the First Presbyterian Church of Marlette.

Mrs. William Stieler of Marlette was the organist as Mrs. Allen Keys of Marlette sang ‘Because" and "I Love You Truely."

The bride given in marriage by her father, chose a nylon organza, trimmed with sequins, sabrina neckline, and long sleeves forming points over the wrists. The full skirt with lace ruffles fell to a chapel train. A headpiece of petals held her illusion veil.

She carried a cascade bouquet of white pom pom mums centered with two white orchids with white satin streamers.

Mrs. Sue Ann Chapel served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Ruth Ann Hunter, cousin of the bride, Mrs. Linda Long and Mrs. Marsha Kennedy, both friends of the bride. Their fall colored dresses of gold and dark green respectively were of velvet. The floor length skirt was accented by a satin bow at the back waist. Their circular veils were held in place by a velvet bow and a pearl setting. They carried a cascade style of white, green and yellow pom pom muns to match their dresses. Natalie Long and Maria Jefsen were their cousins flower girls. Their floor length green dresses were identical to the attendants gowns. They carried baskets of yellow, green and white pom pom muns.

Paul Chappel served as his brother’s best man. Ron Coulter, Jack Lampert, friends of the bridgegroom and Larry Chappel, cousin of the bridegroom, served as groomsmen. Ushers were George Pollack and Hugh Coupar, uncles of the bridegroom. Frederick Kelley, brother of the bride was ring bearer.

For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Kelley wore a long two piece aqua dress with matching accessories. She wore a corsage of red sweetheart roses. Mrs. Chappel wore a two piece avacado knit suit with olive trim and matching accessories. Her corsage was of red sweetheart roses.

A reception was held in the Clifford I.O.O.F. Hall following the ceremony.

After a Niagara Falls honeymoon, the couple are now residing at the Marlette Motel. The later will proceed to North Carolina for a year.

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PURELY LOCAL

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Schrader and daughters were Saturday evening callers at the Chas. Schrader home near Caro.

Mrs. John Elliott is spending some time with his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Max Chatfield in Detroit.

Mr. and Mrs. Wallie Wilmot were Saturday supper guests of his mother, Mrs. Hazel Wilmot.

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Fae Hampshire celebrated her 10th birthday with her parents and grandparents in Saginaw for supper on Saturday evening, November 18.

Mr. and Mrs. Tony Dora of White Cloud are spending the week with Mrs. Earnest Tonrongeau.

Mrs. Cecil Walker and Gordon Walker of Caro called on Mr. Leonard Boyne of Marlette, Sunday.

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Mr. and Mrs. Leo Legg entertained James Coan for dinner Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Dnal Powell, Jeannie and Russell of Lum were luncheon guests of her mother, Mrs. Hazel Wilmot, Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dubvosky and four children of Standish stayed at the Bill Schwaderer’s home during the week.

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Mr. Marvin Kramer returned home from Saginaw Osteopathic Hospital on Thursday evening.

Kurt Legg and Jack Richter of M.S.U. spent the week end with their parents.

Mr. and Mrs. James Caswell, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Steele, Art and Alice Steete and Bob Plane spent the week end hunting near Gladwin.

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Those reporting deer are Mrs. Orrie Reimann, Severyn Banowski, The Joseph Gottlers, and Douglas Ensign.

Mr. Geo. Schwaderer and wife Genny of Juneau, Alaska visited the Bill Schwaderer’s Sunday. They are visiting relatives in Caro and Big Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Clement, Roger, Mr. and Mrs. James Jersey, and Robert Parker are hunting near Roscommon this week.

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Mrs. Douglas Ensign and children spent Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Everett Rich of Silverwood.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Lyons treated his mother, Mrs. Mary Booth to a home cooked dinner at the Caro Nursing Home Sunday.

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Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Moore entertained Mrs. R..L. Dafoe of Warren, Mrs. Gerald Geror and Sherry of Pontiac, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson McIntyre and children of Owosso and Mrs. Wiswell for dinner Sunday.

Dr. and Mrs. Art Hummel and daughter Anne of Grosse Pte. Farms visited Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schwaderer Sunday afternoon.

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Copyrighted and Transcribed by Ed Van Horn

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November 23, 1999

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