THE KINGSTON ENTERPRISE

Number 32, Volume 53, September 28, 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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4-H NEWS

The Sept. 20, 1967 meeting of the Wells Jolly Workers 4-H Club was held at the home of Mary Ann Wilkinson. The meeting was brought to order by substitute President Lawanda Curry. Flag pledges were led by Brenda Curry and Boyd Moore. Roll call and treasurer’s report were heard. The first order of business was officer elections. The following were elected: Vice President, Jim Harper, Treasurer, Rhonda Ollila, Secretary, Jacqueline Weber, Enrollments and related matters were discussed. Rhonda Ollila made a motion to comply with the president’s call for adjournment. Jim Harper seconded it. Mary Ann Wilkinson, Reporter.

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5 Day Canoe Trip

Mike Boyle, Dennis Nelson, Ted Roberson, and David Roberson spent a leisurely five days canoeing down the Rifle River from White Ash Bridge out to Saginaw Bay. They all had a good time but were pleased to get home to their mothers’ cooking and their own beds.

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Attending College

Those missed last week that are attending college are Helen Szpunar, Eastern Michigan, Elaine Wolak, Ron Lemanski, Jake Richter, Bill Walkiewicz, and Dennis Koehler, Michigan State. Sharon Galubenski is attending CMU instead of Mich. State as reported last week.

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OBITUARIES

Shane Koehler

Gary DuShane Koehler, son of Mr and Mrs. Gary Koehler, was born Dec 2, 1958. He passed away Sept. 21, 1967 at University Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a short illness.

Besides his parents he leaves a sister Roxanne and brother Jason; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wenzlaff of Kingston and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Koehler of Clifford.

Shane was at the Harmon Funeral Home until 1:00 Saturday, then was taken to the Methodist Church were the services were held at 2. Rev. Sherman Beird officiating. Burial was in the Kingston Cemetery.

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John Kapral

John Kapral was born in Nov 21, 1885 in Czechoslovakia and died Sept 22, 1967 in Caro Community Hospital at the age of 81 years.

Mr. Kapral was a resident of this community since 1952. He and Sophia Cressandra were married in Pittsburg, Nov 14, 1921. He was a retired machinist from Packard Motor Company.

Surviving are his wife, Sophia, 11 daughters, Mrs. Sue Newmarch, Caro; Mrs. Mary Kotsch, Detroit; Mrs. Rose Ober, Los Angeles; Mrs. Theresa Oliver, Detroit; Mrs. Helen Skotarczky, Warren; Mrs. Sophia Cook, Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Margaret Wenta, Fostoria; Mrs. Elizabeth Wolak of Kingston; Mrs Virginia Maskal, St. Clair Shores; Mrs. Irene Wittlaufer of Warren; Mr. Jo Ann Klemkowsky of Utica; one son Frank, Warren; a brother Joe Kapral, 40 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:00 on Sept 25 at St. Michael’s Church, Father Pilarski officiating and burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements were by the Harmon Funeral Home.

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Reunion

Sunday, Sept 24th, 67 member of the Dorrance family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Caswell for the annual family reunion. Guests were present from Detroit, Ferndale, Pontiac, Drayton Plains, Clarkston, Reese, Beaverton, Cass City, Caro, Marlette, Gladwin, and Kingston.

A pot luck dinner was served at noon, then visiting, horse shoes, football, and many games were played.

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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all who sent cards, flowers and gifts, and called on me while was in the hospital. A special thanks to Mr. Beatrice Pratt for her helping us when we needed it so badly. Thanks to the Eastern Stars and to Walter Harmon and Mr. and Mrs. Traver for their prayers and calls. Your kindness will always be remembered. Mrs. Etta Sanford and family.

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Card of Thanks

I want to thank everyone for their thoughtfulness and the Methodist Church for the gift they sent me following my accident. It is very much appreciated. Dick Taylor.

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SOCIETY NEWS

Mrs. Ernest Torongeau called on Mrs. Evelyn Willet in The Caro Community Hospital on Monday.

Miss Nancy Adamczyk who is attending C.M.U. at Mt. Pleasant spent the wekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Adanczyk.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brooks of Pontiac spent the week end with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Leland Ensign.

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Mrs. Anna Poissant of Detroit and Miss Mary Rassette of Mt. Pleasant spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rassette.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Legg were Sunday afternoon caller at the John Burmeister home.
Mrs. Chas Soper who was a surgery patient in Saginaw General Hospital returned to her home Saturday.

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Mr. and Mrs. Dale Clement, of Chesaning are visiting her mother Mr. Frank Parker.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Wagoner visited friends in Unionville, on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs. Harold E. Burmeister, Jacque, John and Beth of Auburn Heights, were week end guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Burmeister. Guests during the week were Mr. Grover Porter and son Harold of Drayton Plains, Mr. and Mrs. George Burmeister of Mt. Clemens, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Legg, Mr. Steve Blessinger of Port Huron, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Wagoner, MR. and Mrs. Robert Williams of Kalamazoo, and Mrs. Earl Williams of Marlette.

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Miss Stella Hunter is a patient in the Marlette Community Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neal spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Green and family of Lake Orion, and Mr and Mrs. Archie Rodenbo and family of Auburn Heights. In the afternoon they all visited the Detroit Zoo.

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Addresses of Those in Service

Pfc James Brandibur, US 55897195, Co C, 70th Engr. Bn (C) APO 96294, San Francisco, California

Pvt Richard Lucius, US 65002424, Class 67-514, Co P (STU-ENL) 1st Bn, QMSTC Bde, Ft. Lee, Virginia, 23801
S/Sgt Lyle T. Torongeau, 1555795, MP CO HQ BM, 3rd Marine Division MFM, c/o FPO San Francisco, California 96602

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P.F.C. Frederick T. Sukuta, US 54957406, Co C, 3/60th Inf, 9th Inf Div., A.P.O. SF 96370.
Miles L. Mileski, F.T.G.S.N., B817916, u.S.S. Princeton L.P.H., 5 Fox Div, F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif. 96601.
A/2C Larry J. Taylor, AF 16829828, B.A.H.S.S. 436 A B.G.P., Box 178, Dover AFB, Deleware, 19901.

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Sgt Anthony L. Mileski, 2146715, H&M S 18 MAC 18, Disbursing Office, FPO San Francisco, Calif. 96602.
Cpl Alan L. Lock, 2261359, 1st Mar. Bde, F.M.F., H&S Co, Postal Section, F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif. 96602.
Pfc Thomas Wolak, US 55895058, Hg Co 298 Engr, Bn, APO N.Y. 09034.

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Cpl William J. Kupiec, Jr., 2088660, Reg’l Hq Btry, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, F.M.F. Camp LeJeune, N.C. 28542.
Leland R. Daily, U.S. 54966114, H. Troop 2nd , 14th A/C. A.P.O. New York, 09330.
PVT Daryl Thorp, R.A. 16931483, C. Btry, 1st Bn, 37th Arty, Seattle, Wash. APO, 98749.

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PVT Patrick Williamson, RA 16933645, D Btry, 2nd MSL Bn, 56th Arty, APO. New York, 09872.
Sp4 Ronald Swalwell, US 55897179, 7th Maint. C/S Detachment, APO New York, 09102.
A2C Dale B. Nelson, AF16828714, 6649 FMS, CMR Box 6855, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., 32925

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A/2C Gerald N. Cassie, AF 16827649, CMR 5256, APO New York, 09132.
Stephen D. Moyer, S.T.G.S.A. B 50-34-16, U.S.S. Massey CDD 7787, c/o Fleet Post Office, New York, N.Y. 09501.
Spc/4 Raymond Caverly, U.S. 55867723, HQ-HQCo 2509 Inf., U.S. Forces, APO 09185, N.Y. N.Y.

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A/1C Frank J. Parker, 16847665, Box 3274, Luke A.F.B. Arizona.
A2C Edward C. Henderson, AF 16807693, CMR Box 2222, Bunker Hill A.F.B. Peru, Ind. 46970.
Paul Daily Sr, B 521424, Midway Naval Sta. Box 2, F.P.O. San Francisco, 96614.

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A/2C John G. Harp, CMR Box 2777, 3rd MMS. APO San Francisco, 96334.
Anthony E. Mileski, EN3, 797-52-78,U.S.S. Cavalier (A.P.A. 87), E. Division, c/o Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, Calif.

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Copyrighted and Transcribed by Ed Van Horn

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November 23, 1999

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