Kingston Enterprise Extractions, Sept. 1, 1967

THE KINGSTON ENTERPRISE

Volume 53, Number 28, September 1, 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.

Class Takes Trip

Monday ten ladies of the Dayton Center Extension Class took their annual trip. This year they went to Marine city, took the ferry boat to Canada, returned to Michigan and Port Huron via the Blue Water Bridge and then back home. Although the day started out rather gloomy the sun came through and everyone had a very good time.

Surprised on 40^th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Torongeau were surprised by their children and grandchildren who met at St. Michael’s for the 11:30 Mass to celebrate their 40^th wedding anniversary. A buffet dinner was enjoyed by all at the Torongeau’s farm. The families include: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Torongeau, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Janneck, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Quiel, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Catlin, Mrs. Lyle Torongeau, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Torongeau.

Other guests were: Mrs. Vallie Quiel, and children, Cherie Helie, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wesolowski, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rassette, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wesolowski. Also included were 35 grand children.

Moisture In Soil Inadequate

Lansing – Soil moisture was considered to be inadequate in the southern two thirds of the Lower Peninsula. General showers on the 18^th and 19^th were beneficial; however some corn and soybean fields were beyond help. Light frost was also reported in some areas. Field work continued at a fast pace with nearly 6 days suitable for field work.

Card of Thanks

I would like to thank all who sent me cards, gifts and the visits made to make my one hundredth birthday happy. Frank Lester.

Bridal Shower

Miss Mavis Inman of Bay City was honored at a bridal shower Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Ada Hurshburger. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Vera Barrons and Mrs. Helen Gilliland. About 65 guests enjoyed Bingo and visiting. Miss Inman opened her many lovely gifts after the games and thanked everyone. A bountiful luncheon was served. Guests were present from Bay City, Rose City, Wilmot, Deford, Kingston, Cass City, Detroit, Carson City, Imlay City, and Caro.

Miss Inman will become the bride of Gerald Hurshburger, Jr. on Saturday, September 30.

Injured in Accident

Mrs. George (Maxine) Parker and son Scott of Horton and Mrs. Russell Watson of Caseville were injured Monday morning, August 21 in a two car accident at the intersection of M-46 and M-24, 10 miles west of Kingston. They were taken to the Caro Community hospital where the Parkers suffered from cuts to the head and face and Mr. Watson suffered a shoulder fracture.

Mr. Watson was traveling south and moved into the intersection into the path of the west-bound car driven by Mrs. Parker. Wastson, who was given a summons for failure to yield the center-of-way, stated that he thought the intersection was clear. He said he was waved on by a flagman for the Saginaw Asphalt Co., who have been blacktopping the intersection. However, the east-west bound traffic on M-46 from which the Parker vehicle was traveling has the center-of-way.

Social News

Mr. and Mrs Frank Sutton and family of Davison were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kramer and family. Marie stayed a few days with Joy.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry LaJoie announce the birth of a son, Eric Henry, on August 15, 1967. He weighed 8 lbs, 12 oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. August LaJoie of Deford and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Houghton of Kingston.

David Bewernitz spent last week visiting with friends here in Kingston.

Recent guests at the John Burmeister home were Mr. and Mrs. George Burmeister of Mt. Clemens, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Burmeister and children of Clawson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Burmeister and children of Auburn Heights, and Mr. William J. Burmeister of Hammond, Ind.

Mrs. Hazel Wilmot spent the past week with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wally Wilmot of Royal Oak.

L. W. Reddaway and Mrs. Kate Drumm of Flint spent Friday with Mrs. J. H. Hunter.

Lee Burmeister of Clifford won a Honda Motorcycle from Station TRIX in Flint. In order to win Mr. Burmeister had to unscramble some letters and make them center. The saying was "Don’t Give Up the Ship," He had to send in a postcard with his name and phone number in order to be called.

Leo Legg returned home Tuesday from Osteopathic Hospital in Saginaw.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim McCabe of Lansing have announced the birth of a 7 lb., 7 oz baby boy on Saturday, August 26. Mrs. McCabe is the former Jean Parker.

Mrs. Bernice Walker of Lapeer is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. B. E. Moore.

Mrs. George Parker and son Scott are recuperating at the home of Mrs. Hazel Parker. They came there after spending from Monday till Saturday in the hospital following their accident.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ensign of Marlette spent Saturday afternoon at the Caswell home.

Mr. Troy Moore of Lapeer and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Titus and daughter Maxine of Flint spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Moore.

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Ensign, Wayne, Lyle, and Kelly Ensign and Alice Steele spent from Friday until Monday at the Ensign cottage near Gladwin.

Mrs. B. E. Moore attended the funeral of an aunt at Rochester on Tuesday.

Rene Shields called on Mr. and Mrs. Leo Legg on Monday.

Mrs. Wiswell and Mrs. Arnold Moore returned home Monday after spending a week at the United Missionary Camp in Brown City.

Miss Barbara Fox and Sharon Vassalo of Silverwood, were afternoon and supper guests of Lonnie Bewernitz and Art Steele at the James Caswell home on Sunday.

Mrs. Wayne Schrader and daughter Becky and Mary and Mrs. Edith Pigott of Marlette spent Sunday in Lansing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Maxam.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kramer of Pontiac were Sunday callers at the Leo Legg home.

Mrs. J. M. Burmeister and Mrs. Clare Holcomb of Midland visited Mrs. Earl Williams in Marlette on Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Schrader and children spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schrader in Caro.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Wagoner visited friends in Frankenmuth on Friday.

Council Proceedings

A special meeting of the Kingston Common Council was called to order by President Edward Kaminski at 7:15 P.M. in the council room on August 21, 1967 with the following members present: Lewicki, Barrons, Gettel, Brief, and Harmon.

The Survey and report on the Sewer System was approved by the committee so order will now by drawn to Spicer Engineering Company.

Mildred Parrot Village Treasurer, was present and there was a discussion on the taxes.

Robert J. Peter, Insurance Agent, was present and there was a discussion on insurance.

William Drillock, Village Attorney, was also present.

Moved by Harmon, supported by Barrons that Ordinance No. 67-1 be adopted:

AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES THAT HAVE BECOME RUINOUS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES CAUSED BY LOTS AND PREMISES KEPT IN AN UNHEALTHLY OR UNWHOLESOME CONDITON AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE BEAUTIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF KINGSTON FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD AND WELFARE.

Made and passed on the 21^st day of August 1967. Edward Kaminski, Village President, Beverly Jeffrey, Village Clerk. Adopted and approved: August 21, 1967. Ayes, All; Nays 0. Motion carried.

Moved by Harmon, supported by Lewicki that Ordinance No. 67-2 be adopted.

AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND PROVIDNG FOR JUNK SHOPS.

Adopted and approved: August 21, 1967. Ayes all: Nays 0. Motion Carried.

There was a general discussion on village employees, sidewalks, streets and catch basins.

Moved by Brief, supported by Barrons that meeting be adjourned. Motion Carried.

Beverly Jeffrey, Village Clerk.