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4-B Fort Myers (Fla.) News-Press, Sunday, Dec. 31, 1967 Port Charlotte Party Line May Selected for Weddings Fred Bruner Family Visits for Holidays Powell at the Port Charlotte cy of the state of New Jersey. Community Center every Saturday evening, with bridge and pinochle predominating. Last Saturday Helen in appreciation for Mrs. Fanchon Krone's assistance throughout the year with the pinochle players, presented an orchid corsage and a gift, much to the surprise and delight of Fan.

GIRL SCOUT leaders, both locally and in the Gulfcoast organization, are beginning the New Year with a full program. The Gulfcoast Council will hold a Camp Committee, meeting at 10 a.m., Tuesday and the program services committee at 10 a.m., Wednesday, both in the First Federal Savings and Loan in Port Charlotte. On Thursday the council (.. -mww-ww isiv, A .54 ''Ml tf I- Sjf will hold the annual Cookie Luncheon at 12:30 p.m., in the Holiday Inn. Representatives from Charlotte Neighborhood will be Mrs.

Roy Johnson, neighborhood chairman and distribution chairman; Mrs. Kenneth Register, neighborhoodcookie chairman; Mrs. Donald House, distribution chairman. Prior to the Cookie meeting Mrs. Olive Herman of Cape Coral, will conduct the meeting of the Gulfcoast Girl Scout Field Committee.

Sweet Magic If your meringue never seems to come out the way you want it to, try using powdered instead of granulated sugar to add stiff ness. 'em Pock 'm Ship iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiujiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiis 5 For all those discerning customers who wear or have worn sportswear hy White Stag. We have a very complete selection GULF VI KW SHOPS 1 Mils South of Pier FORT MYERS BEACH MISS PAMELA NEWMAN SUE HUTTO OPEN EVERY DAY (Including Sunday 1 to 11 Stephens IHIHlllHinillllllllllllllllllllllHHIIHIIlHimiH BY WILMA BARTON For the first time in 13 years the entire family of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruner, 115 Colonial Port Charlotte, spent Christmas together.

Their three daughters and their families began arriving Thursday before, and the last group came in Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Bower and five children came from Sea Girt, N.J. George Bower Is head of the math department and coaches the track team for the high school in Manasquan, N.J.

Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon and four children came from Mount Holly, N.J. This daughter's husband is also in the field of education, as guidance counselor and head football coach for Ran-cocus High School. Dr.

and Mrs. Kenneth Gentsch and two children flew from St. Louis, where Dr. Gentsch practices cardiology and internal medicine. He has received notice to report for duty in the armed services shortly after the first of the year.

There were 21 seated around the dinner table Christmas Day, including Mr. Bruner's brother and wife who are wintering in the area. MISS MARY FOX, Sheehan has her sister, Jean-nette, from the Chicago area, spending the holidays with her. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs.

Irvin L. Blanton of Cape Coral and George Lorman from the Cleveland, Ohio area who is spending the winter in St. Petersburg. MRS. YVONNE WOOP, San Salvador, C.A., is visiting her mother Mrs.

Ursula Daetz on Picnic Street. Mrs. Woop's husband, Pieter, is expected to join the family for the holidays, after which they will travel to Germany to visit his parents and relatives. Pieter Woop is sales representative for various companies in San Salvador and Germany. MR.

AND MRS. Robert M. Becker and children, Barbara, Donna, Elaine, Carol, Annette, Bobby and Kimberly have come from Grove City, to spend the holidays with Mrs. Becker's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

James M. Stream on Ednor Street. The Streams are newcomers, considering settling permanently. James has retired after serving 41 years in the post office in Pittsburgh, Pa. MR.

MRS. Ralph Lamenzo of Noble Terrace, are entertaining their daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Martorelli, and her four children from New Milford, 1 N.J. Mrs. Martorelli is national chairman of the American Indian committee of Daughters of American Revolution.

She is a candidate for election in March to the office of regen- We Grow FRESH FRUIT JUICE Newman Wedding plans are being made by Miss Pamela Newman and Larry Stephens, whose engagement is being announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Newman of McGregor Boulevard in Iona. Mr.

Stephens is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stephens of Marco Island. The bride-elect is a graduate of Fort Myers High School, Fort Myers Beauty College and Woody Ringler Advanced Hair Design In DYESS GROVES FRUIT GIFT SHOP Her son, Joe, had to leave early to return to a naval base in California, but the daughters, Laura, Louise and Margaret are remaining. MR.

AND MRS. Kenneth Crager and children, Scott, Keith and Julie, of Oak Creek, are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Crager of 201 Edgehill and Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Nelson of 105 Edgehill Ter. MRS. ELLA OTS told of the history and care of the poinsettia and Mrs. Edith Glenn recited a Christmas Story at the meeting of the Port Garden Club Tuesday in the Yacht Club. The club sent gifts to members and friends who have been ill.

The money tree was won by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kaf-fenberger of Augusta Ave. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Zelda Foster, Helen Mearian, Viola Quin, Iva Grant, Naomi McLean, Mabel Buck and Relda Blanchard. VAN MURPHY, member of the State Forestry Service, will speak about trees to the Port Charlotte Horticulture Society at the meeting at 1:30 p.m., Thursday in the First Federal Savings and Loan auditorium.

The Chariot te-Aires, assisted by soloist John Cotton, entertained the society at the Christmas Party Wednesday in the Yacht Club. At that time Mrs. Raymond Beck, past president of the Port Charlotte Garden Club, installed Mrs. Murine Wildman, president; Mrs. Marie Lessman, first vice president; Mrs.

Edna Janky, second vice president; Robert Janky, treasurer; and Mrs. Audrea Vixler, secretary. CHARLOTTE Women's Republican Club will have a special guest speaker, Harry Schall, at the meeting Thursday at 1 p.m., in the Yacht Club. Schall, vice president of the National Bank 0 Sarasota, is a candidate for representative from the 7th congressional district. RESERVATIONS must be in to Mrs.

Alma Larson, 170 NW Ionia by Jan. 8, for the Port Charlotte Welcome Wagon Club luncheon at Holiday Inn Jan. 11. Donald L. Turner, representing the Florida division of American Cancer Society, will speak and show a film entited "Sense in the Sun." THERE IS A public card party directed by Mrs.

Helen lf-lyll iJB? I 10 Milei E. of Ft. Myers Hyw. Fort Myers Beach Sands 'Gathering of the Takes Place at Your Exclusive Agent in Fori Myers for Aufo-Owners INSURANCE COMPANY AUTOMOBILE HOMEOWNERS GENERAL LIABILITY MULTI-PERIL PACKAGE POLICIES BROWER-JACKMAN-FALK, Inc. MISS LINDA Hutto Wedding bells will ring this summer for Miss Linda Sue Hutto and John Fohl Tillis, whose engagement is being announced by her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Hutto of 3401 Edgewood Ave. Mr. Tillis is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Morris Tillis of 3253 McGregor Blvd. Miss Hutto graduated from Fort Myers High School, where she was a member of Student Council, vice president of Spirit Club and CI an raggs Church next door to the Library at 8 p.m. Incidentally, the library will open Tuesdays, 2 to 5 p.m. during January, February and March, in addition to the regular daily hours. COMMUNITY organizations Project Inc.

(COP) will sponsor a News Year's Eve Party at the Commodore Hotel. The party will get under way at 10 p.m. Sunday and will continue Shortly after the arrival of the New Year, a country breakfast will be served buffet style. This will have all that "country breakfast" implies. Hosts Mary and Brownie will split all their receipts down the middle, with half going to COP.

OPEN HOUSE was held at the home of the Ronald Stutzmans on Madison Court to introduce new Beach residents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robertson and family of three children Freddy, Lisa and Laurie. The Robertsons come from Pascagoula, Miss. Fred will be associated with Ronald business -wise.

Darlene Robertson is Ish's sister. Another young family to be welcomed to our Beach. Eruption Clay samples show that volcanoes erupted off the Florida coast about 30 million years ago. A MOVING STORY AND THE THOUGHT OF MOVING-AGAIN, FINDING NEW SCHOOLS, NEW FRIENDS AMP ALL IT FRIGHTENS ME7 TALK TO YOUR MAYFLOWER WAREHOUSEMAN. HE'LL GIVE YOU INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW TELL YOU HOW HE CAN TAKE ALL THE WORRY OF A MOVE OFF WUR MAYFLOWER MEN ARE COOP MOVING men 5: 1 of Tillis Homecoming attendant.

She now is a student at Edison Junior College and is a member of Civinettes. A graduate of Fort Myers High School, Mr. Tillis was a member of the Math and Spirit Clubs and National Honor Society. He is a graduate of Edison Junior College. The wedding will take place at 2 p.m.

May 26 Nurse Wed, To Live Virginia Rings and vows 'were exchanged by Mrs. Eva Jane Gamble and Buford Thomas Cloyd at 11 a.m. Saturday in Arlington, Va. Justice of the Peace C.R. Thomas officiated.

The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Blanche Baker of Tropical Trailer Park at 1825 Linhart Ave. Mr. Cloyd is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Cloyd of Har-rodsburg, Ky. For her wedding, the bride wore a royal blue knit sheath with matching accessories and a white gardenia corsage. She was attended by Miss Linda Barger of Meadville, Pa. and Mrs. Hans-Peter Gruetzen-bach of Little Rock, Ark.

Tom Cloyd was his father's best man. James and Stephen Cloyd, sons of the 1 Dnaegroom, were usners. A reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Andrew at their home in Alexandria, Va.

Mrs. Cloyd, a registered nurse at Lee Memorial Hospital, will remain here until March when she will move to Arlington. Mr. Cloyd is supervisor in the finance and accounting department at Fort McNair, D.C. After March 1, the couple will live at 1133 S.

Thomas St. in Arlington. Hilly Mass. BOSTON Massachusetts gets its name from the Indian tribe that lived in the region when the Pilgrims arrived in 1620. It is thought to mean "The place the great hill." NOW, MRS.

JONES. SUFFERING FROM A RELOCATION CHRONIC, I'M AFRAID THAT SUCH A COMFORT I'LL REMEMBER JO CALL THE MAYFLOW ER MAN RIGHT AWAY BY THE WAY, WILL YOU BE HOME ON TIME FOR PIN- MCP TfMJIAUT mmmmmm m-mm FREE MOVING STORAGE PACKING ESTIMATES MAYFLOWER ED 7-1167 mi stitute. Miss Newman now is a sophomore at Edison Junior College, where she is a member of K-ettes and was chosen runner-up in the Miss EJC Contest. A graduate of Naples High School, Mr. Stephens was a member of the Key Club and track team.

He received a four-year scholarship i engineering and now is attending Edison Junior College as a sophomore. A May wedding is planned. arrived home from a visit with daugher, Christine, in Fort Campbell, in time for Christmas with son, Garry Jewell who arrived from Defense Department School in Battle Creek, Mich. Garry is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and will be a computer programer for the defense depart ment. Christine's husband, Capt.

Leif Erikson, is optomitrist for the Army at Campbell, Ky. The Jewells are new residents on our Beach, coming from the cold country, Hayward, Wis. ROGER SHAWCROSS is here for the holidays from Florida Atlantic at Boca Raton. The Shawcross family held a "Sorree" at the family residence on Estero Blvd. Missing member of the family, Mrs.

Cyril Shawcross is on a jaunt to the Leeward and Windward Islands in the Car-ribean for a month. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Sackett of Dearborn, are at their home on Medera Street. Dr.

Sackett is commander of the American Legion Post in Dearborn. MRS. HELEN PESEK of. Sioux City, Iowa, is visiting Mr. and Mrs.

Joe Ellsworth, 829 San Carlos Dr. They entertained for Helen with a dinner party of 14 Christmas Day. The home of Mrs. Hugh Wood on Ohio Avenue was the scene of her Pre-Christmas party for her piano students Friday afternoon, Mrs. Effie McAdow directed carols of Fort Myers.

Leaders in the singing were Claudia O'Connor and Wendy McKay. 1 ED LOBENSTIEN of the Art Association reminds members that next Wednesday, Jan. 3rd, 1968, Lor-raine Newton will demonstrate Japanese Sumi (black and white) at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension Parish Hall. Lorraine is a graduate of Pratt Institute in New York and will lecture on composition and give the critique afterwards.

DON'T FORGET the 5th. of January, when the Free Public Library brings the renowned Mrs. Weldon Lynch, monologist, who will dramatize "Pioneer 0 for the benefit of the Mb i y. Tickets for the $1 donation may be obtained at the Beach Library or any of the volunteer librarians. The dramatization will take place at the Beach Methodist Jellies Candies Gifts for all occasions We Will Be Closed Today Tomorrow 80 of Hlckey'j Creek OX 4-1424 FIRE AND ALLIED LINES WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION INLAND MARINE 309 Florida 33902 ED 4-4161 By HELEN FULLERTON Edward Cragg of 5535 Pescadora had a "Gathering of the Clan" Wednesday.

With his wife, Jessie and their children, grandchildren and guests, it was a merry occasion. From Summit, N.J., came son, Walter, his wife, Patricia, Candice, who goes to Hood College, Fredericksburg, Sandra, who is attending Wheelock College in Boston, and Walter student at Summit High School. Brig. General Ernest Cragg, (West Point) came from Texas, where he is stationed at Randolph Field as deputy chief of staff in the U.S. Air Force.

His daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wysowski (Bunny) and husband Joe of Westbrook, Conn. were present with married daughter, Linda and her husband, John Thorpe. The Thorpes both attend Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Ernest's son Joseph, student at Westbrook High School joined the family.

Young guests in-vited to keep the grandchildren company were Bunny Hansen, from Johnstown, N.Y. and Joseph Lorenzo, of Willingford, Conn. What was this gathering of the Cragg Clan all about? John Thorpe told it all in his toast to the Edward Craggs, "May Linda and I have 50 wonderful years like you have had, Mother and Father Cragg." Fifty Golden years and a celebration with family and friends then on Jan. 11th a trip to the Beach Colony Hotel on Grand Cayman for a two-week Golden Honeymoon MRS. HAROLD JEWELL WORLD ALMANAC FACTS Many common, garden variety plants are deadly if eaten, says The World Almanac.

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