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S. 1 4 '-wilt lillttlt, WiHUsUpt.1 Tkiurfay Mt.Ji§, SaptraVir II, 1952 OUAI CAMNMAR Weddings Fashions Club News Foods Serves for Over Half-Century Prominent Milton Businessman to Obseive 90th Birthday Sept. 19 MILTON-r Elmer S. Shimer, head of one of Central Pennsylvania's oldest "industrws, ill observe hjs 90th birthday anniversary at his home, 302 Broadway, tomorrow, will be honored -a the S. Philip" Davis; ano" Tiis Son and daughter-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Qthers Ing dinner will be Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederick Mauger, Karen Ann Mauger, Robert 3.

Shimer, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Windsor, Vicki Windsor and MR. SHIMER IS president of Samuel J.

Shimer and Sons, manufacturers of woodworking machinery and cutter heads. The industry was founded in 1868 by Mr. Shimer's father, Samuel Johnson Shirner, and an uncle, George Slilmer. It has been operated continuously by the family since that time. In addition to S.

Shimer, two other members of the family are affiliated with the firm. They are a son, H.arold vice president, and a grandson, Robert treasurer. Born near" Bethlehem Sept. 19, 1862, Mr. Shimer moved to Milton with his In the 1870s, when his father and uncle began operation of an Elmer.S.

eral--years later they Invented a matcher head which proved to be one of the most woodworking inventions of that century. They ereojed a 1 plant and, the. "Ufac- tnr'e of the Shinier Clitier Head. Elmer ShTrper became associate! with the business in the mld-1880s Ih excellent health- for 'ad vanced years, Mr. Shimer Is stil actively engaged in directing the Samuel J.

Shimer and Sons Firm HE HAS SERVED as an eldei in the First Presbyterian Church "for many and at one time served as a member of the Milton School Board and a member -the board of directors of the Mil ton National Bank. Mr. Shimer one daughter. Mrs. S.

Philip Davis, and a son, Harold both of Milton; a brother, George 8. Shimer, Tacoma, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A great granddaughter! Woolever Shimer, was born Tuesday at the Williamsport Hospital. Home Economics News Broadway, Milton, leading figure in Miltdn's civic and business life for over half a century, who will observe his 90th birthday tomorrow. Children are people- yes, they have feelings, they're on their way to somewhere, and they are to be treated with respect.

You, as a parent, see your children as people but once in a while you may forget your children are people. Because a child a person, he needs human Respect for a child's individuality means that you act with sincerity and honesty of feeling--it means taking into account what the other fellow is doing and sayi. It means thinking well enough of the other person and assume that he's able to fit into a picture where other persons also have rights and feelings. Having Isn't always a serious means laughing with children, having Jokes, wing the fun in wnat they ttilnk It means accepting life at thAss on their level -14 we mil know this is hard to do sometimes. One of the things year old does is to fall on the floor with a bang.

And it a good parent who can honestly with the cWW ae he this kind humor time after time. Bat kdost c-- this Hn4 of falling fanny to the child -ui they try to avoid putting a on kli fun. As children giow older, they enjoy things which adults can more easily appreciate and do with them. Stamp collecting, ball games, trips to museums, and many other activities can te fun for and children. Excellent chances for mutual give and take include picnics, hikes, campflret, or an evening around the fireplace.

So remember, children aw peo- pie--treat them with respect and help them feel they fit hv to the family picture of living. Former Bucknell Faculty Member Visits in Miltou MILTON Dr. and Harry S. Everett and daughter, Margaret Louise, Chicago, are house guests ot Mr. and Mrs.

Harold L. Shimer 240 Broadway, Milton. Dr. Everett, a former member of toe Bucknell University faculty is now on the faculty at the University of Chicago. MARTHA CLASS The Martha ftped Bible Class of Montouraville i Church will meet at 7.30 p.m.

Frida in Fellowship Haji Session Sin ted North Central District PfWC Schedules Meeting Sept. 30 MANSFIELD--Announcement has been made of a meeting of the North Central District, Pennsylvania Federation of Women's CJubs, Thursday, Sept. 30. The meeting is scheduled to be held af the Potato City Hotel between Coudersport and Galeton. Registration will take plate at 3,30 p.m.

The afternoon session will get underway at 4 p.m. and center around a federation workshop and business meeting. The workshop will be conducted by Mrs. A P. Vincent, Slippery Rock, state president; Mrs.

Dury, state program chairman, and Schnur, state education chairman. Mrs. Vincent will be the evening speaker. Reservations for the dinner, which will be served at 6.15 p.m. are to be made with Mrs.

Carl Dewey, Coudersport, not later than Saturday, Sept. 27, it was announced. Tluga Ceremony ileanor Button Weds MANSFIELD St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Tioga, was the of the recent marriage of Miss Eleanor Button, daughter of Mrs. Lafayette L.

Button, Tioga, to Stanley Wodarshi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wodar- shi, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Button i a navy gown with accordian pleated taffeta panel.

She had matching accessories and a corsage Rtv. Paul Emenheiser performed ceremony at 2 Saturday, Sept. 13, and Mri. Horaca Griffin, organist, pretented the wedding Soloist Paul Emen- helMr. The brideT escorted To the altar by her brother, Elwjn Button, Mansfield RD, was at' tired in a gown of illp- per satin designed with fitted bodice featuring a lace trim.

The gown had a Peter Pan collar, long sleeves, lace bertha and bouffant skirt with lace panel inset which terminated in a cathedral a i Her fingertip vtll cascaded from a tiara of pearls and she carried a white prayerbook with white orchids. Mrs. Sylvia Demlng, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore an orchid lace over a i gown and matching veil and mitts. Pink and white roses and carnations comprised her colonial bouquet.

were Virginia Wheeler, Pine City, N.Y., and Miat Betty Townley, El- mlra, N.V. Their Identically fashioned gowiis of nylon net over satin were in peacock and aile respectively, They had velU to their and coloaiml of pink and white oa.v"i~~ and roses. Jody nifKM of the bfldt, i girl Site a white gown which lengthened into a train. Hr gown and veil were styled like those of Oliver Button, Tioga, served as bast man and Sklppy Button, nephew of the bride, was ring bearer. Ushers included Albert Peterson, Pine City, and Button, Tioga.

For her daughter i wedding Mn. Brown Told Joatt AVs.i 8 GUMLT DAYS YOU Heard About There- yellow roses. Mrs. Wodar- shi was attired in a blup lace gown, a i accessories and a corsage of pink roses. For a wedding trip to the West, the i selected a green wool suit with matching aeceiRoriw and a white orchid corsage.

She and Mr. Wodar- will reside In Detroit Sept tO. Across the tireakfast Table uniiOuftlfement of the engagement of Janet Louise Forney, daughter of the Robert Forneys, 84 Susquehanna Avenue, 'Lock Haven, to K. Eagle Street, Lock Haven. The couple will exchange wedding vows at 8 p.m.

Sept. 28 in the Church of Christ, Lock Haven. October will mean a trip to Bermuda for Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Crosby, -Maple Street, Emporium.

expense vacation cornea as a of Mr. Crosby's first place award in a national refrigeration sales contest. The Northern Tier couple will go by plane to New York Oct 1 1 where they will be guests at the Waldorf there, they're Collegiate quarterbacks may be pre-occupied with these days; but in marching band circles, its the drum major who is-catting the formations. For instance, at Mansfield State Teachers Cottege Luther as head drum major, is leading a quartet of tunrlers in addition to an 85-piece By the opening of the, current football season Marsha Earley, Mary Konsko. Dorothy McCabe ana Donald Berg will be pre- to prove they can wield a mean baton.

Congratulations are in order for one Wellsboro 'couple who observed 'heir 50th wedding anniversary yesterday. They are Mr. and Mrs. William Crane, 153 Main Street, who have been residents oE Well-boro i 1912. The couple three sens and a daughter, Ofles, of S-Hnes, Painted Post, Lawrence Crane, and Mrs.

Leonard Irwin, Genesee. One pf the highlights of the Williamsport Com- jnunity Concert Association's winter concert session will be the appearance of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Roosevelt Junior i School auditorium Nov. 17, The 85 piece orchestra is directed by Thor Johnson. A total of five attractions is scheduled by the local Concert tion. I'MUUXFM the loveliness of your new Fall with a dramatic, styled- coiffure! The starting point to new hair fteauty Is one of our lovely, lasting Berm-ntnts.

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4th St Standing Set Up Troy Business W6m6n Open House Scheduled Widow of Civil War Veteran Becomes Centenarian Today Mrs. Margaret Brooks, Linden RD 1, will observe her 100th with her Daughter, Mrs. T. R. Cohiek on Pine Run Road.

TROY--Selection of delegates to a district meeting in Lewisburg Oct. and the appointment of standing committees for the year highlighted the September meeting of the local Business and Professional Club. Club members were $nter- tained at the home ot Mrs. Marian Sweet. They heard a resume of her trip to the Lions Convention in Mexico City by Mrs.

Marie The speaker illustrated talk with colored slides. was assisted by Miss Jane English, program chairman. Preceding the program Mrs. Evelyn Scott, president, eon- ducted a business session. Delegates and alternates elected to' attend the District 6 meeting Oct.

18 in Lewisburg were Mrs, Evelyn Scott, Miss Edith Reed, Miss Jane Niles, Mrs. Virginia Miss Jane English and -Miss-Betty The next in Trqy In April. appointed tor the ensuing year include: Finance, Mrs. Nina Calkins, Mrs. Ina Kellogg, Mrs.

Doris Reck- well; Mrs. Cowl, FiftM Zha mflffllJT health and safety, Mrs. Blanche Onstln, Mrs. Mary snd Mrs. Mitchell; legislation, Miss With Seed and Edith Haight Radio and television, Ml Maredl and Lo 1 Mltstifer; membership, Ethel Baxter, Marjorie Goodrich and Mrs.

Interuational relations, Dorothy Read, Mrs. Mary Card and Mrs. Rosa Lee service, Marian Sweet and Edna Nash. Public Mae McGlenn a Mrs, Maude Kinter; civil defense. Miss Bette L.

Welch, Helen Manley; education and vocation, Ml-: Jane English, Miss Reused and Mrs. Lulu M'" 1 Betty Borjrpson; historian, MM! Ethel Mitchell. Miss Jane Niles reported that seven of the. children's gowns for the hospital been completed. Mrs.

Virginia Hough reported on the state board meeting which she attended in Eagles Mere last month. The club discussed the talent contest which it will sponsor Oct. 3 in the Civic Entries can be made with Miss Niles at the Carson Finance Company office, it was announced. Girl Scout Leaders to Take Course MANSFIELD --The basic training course in Girl Scouting will be given Monday, Sept 23, in the Baptist Wellsboro. This course is for aH new leaders and those who wish to review the basic principles of Girl Scouting.

The meeting will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Naomi president of the County Council, will discuss the purposes of Girl Scouting. Eleanor Slater, chairman of the training committee, will speak on the Scout Program. Ellen Kimbal, former president of the County Council will speak oh records and registration. Marion Robertson, leader will speak on troop finances and democratic participation of the troop.

There will also be a typical Brownie and Intermediate program 'dramatization. Mrs. Florence Lloyd, the volunteer trainer, will talk on program planning and will take up the weekly, monthly and yearly program. POSTPONE Announcement has been made by the Auxiliary to the Plunketts Creek Fire Company of the postponement of this Saturday's supper due to the polio outbreak. A Saturday, Sept.

27. She is the mother of four sons, John, George, William Hauser, all of Linden has tsiQ. daughters, Mrs, Raymond Welch and Mrs. Cohiek. There are nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She is the widow of John 0. Brodks, a Civil War veteran. Mrs. Brooks able to move around her daughter's home but Is handicapped by poor eyesight and poor hearing. She has resided in this area all her life.

The former Bobb, she' recalls many daring her childhood days walking front Nlppenote Valley to Jer, sty Shore to tell huckleberries at five a quart. The last surviving member of a family of three girls and five boys her mother came to this country from Germany. Mrs. Brooks will honored at an, open bouse today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Miss Crawford Plans EMPORIUM Mr. a Mrs. Steward Crawford have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lucille Ellen, to Frank M. Engler, sqn of Mr. and Mrs, Frank Engler, of Oswego, N.Y.

Crawford is employed in the Department of Justice in Washington, while Mr. Engler, an alumnus of St. Bonaventure College, is now serving in the Army. The wedding is planned for November. Tioga.

County; PTA Council to Meet WELLSBORO--A meeting of the Tioga County Parent Teacher Council will bt held at the Weila- boro High School, Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. Two qualified speakfs will discuss 'The Use of Committees' and "Parent-Teacher Gladys Ropard, of Liberty, chairman of the council, will preside and refreshments will be served by the Wellsboro tisiocia- tion. Average per capita national in hi United States was 1,584 in 1851. Holds Outing At Wellsboro WELLSBORO Tioga County bank employee and active officers attended the annual outing At the Tyoga Country Club in Wellsboro.

Principal speaker at the dinner was G. Thompson, president of the First National Bank of Middlebury, and treasurer of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Enoch Blackwell, of the Pattison National Bank, Elkland, and Elwyn of the First National Bank, were cochairman of the event. This was ah of the Ttoga-Potter Association but the counties held separate outings. CDA Members Court Our Lady of No, 532, Catholic of tea, held the firit meeting of the fall season in the of-C Hall. Mrs.

Anna R. Enigk, grand regent, presided. Mrs. Loretta Clarke, state delegate to the 24th biennial national convention held recently atjj0ke Placid, N.Y., printed a of the convention. Mrs, Irene Stopper, chairman "Of the legislation committee, spoke briefly, urging all members to register and vote.

Finns wefe dlvwwd for a of Recollection to be held In October. Mrs. Anna Welteroth wae named chairman and her committee will be announced later, A definite date for the event will also be announced at a later data, NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOt FAIL, WINTH. AND HSUOAY ACCOMMODATION! FAMOUS SHELBURNt DINING ROOM. QOAKBWAUE OK THE A A I CITY I Joseph M.

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