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PAGE FIVE THE BREWSTER STANDARD - ESTABLISH^ 1869 ThwKlcy, December 11,1175 What Your Neighbors Are Doing Mary Jane Bloomer, Frederick Gnrzler wedding The marriage of Mary Jane Bloomer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rundle W. Bloomer, and Frederick Gurzeler, took place on Sund4y afternoon, December 14, at one o'clock in the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles L. Austin, pastor of the Methodist Church in the presence of a company of close relatives and friends of the young couple. Nancy Bloomer-Barber, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. The Misses Melinda and Cynthia Barber, nieces of the bride were junior bridesmaids. Mr. Lincoln A. Werden, Jr. served as best man. Flowers were white roses for the bride and yellow roses for her attendants. A luncheon follows the cere- mony. In the near future the couple will be at home in Eastchester, Westchester County New York Mrs. Stephen Merritt entert- ained the Bonanza club at her home on Tuesday evening. At refreshment time the guests were treated to a new edition of cookies, called "pumpkin cookies," which were heartily approved by all. Mr. Merritt furnished transportation for three of the more timid non-night drivers. Mrs. Clarence Hancock and Mrs. Mya Penny were winners. Mrs. Hazel Horton is a patient at Putnam Community hospital. Miss Judith Hopkins and a girl friend from Venice California came by plane to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hopkins last week. There is also a stop in Geveland, Ohio to visit friends, on the return trip schedule. Mrs. Philip Beal was hostess for the Saturday afternoon bridge club at her home on Dec. 13 for dessert and cards. Center of attraction was Mrs. Beat's dachs- hund puppy Ernie, who entert- ained with his antics during the afternoon. Mrs. Gertrude Smith, Mrs. Gladys Schaefer and Mrs. Ruth Hoyt won prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Hoyt of Chappaqua are flying to Cali- fornia this week to spend the holidays with their daughter and family. Mr. George Ruger spent last weekend visiting his son and daughter in law. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ruger in Stamford, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Rundle Bloomer entertained a family party on Saturday night with the singing of carols before the hearth. The affair was planned, pre- Christmas, because Mr. and Mrs. Bloomer are setting out on Sunday, Dec. 21 for a trip in their trailer to Mexico to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell entertained at dinner on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jack Howard and their niece Nancy of Yonkers, Mrs. Margaret Walker, Miss Cecilia Farrell, Miss Marjorie Addis and Mr. Joseph Brandon. After generous servings of deli- cious dishes the gentlemen watched TV football while the ladies visited. They were pleased to be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barber during the after- noon. Irene Held made OES worth) matron Brewster Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, met in Masonic Hall on Friday evening, with the Worthy Matron Dorothy Huson, presiding. Election of officers for the coming year was the main event ! on the agenda, and resulted in the I following: ' Worthy Matron-Irene Held Worthy Patron-Raymond Brieger Associate Matron-Dolores Atkinson Associate Patron-Philip Atkinson Secretary-Anna Salvatore Treasurer-Thelma Bautz Conductress-Dora Russak Associate Conductress-Vivian Zoller Trustee-3 years-Dorothy Huson Annual reports of all officers were given. One of the most interesting was prepared and read by the historian. Vivian Zoller. She mentioned many of the important affairs which had taken place in the chapter during the past year, such as the Plant Sale, visit to the home at Oriskany, the appointment of our own Bettye Vink as District Deputy Grand Matron, and the reception given in her honor, Master Mason's night, the dedi- cation of the new building, and the Harvest Bazaar. All affairs were capably managed and well attended. On her report, the Worthy Matron mentioned among many other activities, her attendance at Grand Chapter in New York City-and also that she and the Worthy Patron, Millard Huson had a perfect attendance record for the year. The matter of air conditioning for the lodge room is being taken up with the co-operation of the Masons. A letter from the Salvation Army asking for volunteers for manning the Christmas kettles was read, but no action was taken. The secretary, Anna Salvatore, reported 184 members as of Dec. I. A "kitchen shower" will be held at the January meeting. Dish towels, serving spoons, paring knives and paper towels for the kitchen will be most welcome. Winner of a beautiful quilt made and donated by Mrs. Clarence Hancock was Mary Alice Hoyt. There was an exchange of gifts during the refreshment hour, and everyone was well remembered by Santa Claus. Mrs. Emily Kelley Russell and her daughter Toni of Windsor, Conn, called on Mrs. Myra Penny on Sunday afternoon. They were in town to attend the wedding in the Rundle Bloomer family, their daughter Mary Jane Bloomer and Frederick Gurzeler. Mrs. Myra Penny had a brief visit with her cousin Gail Jenkins on Sunday where Mrs. Jenkins was enroute to visit in Sherman, Conn, after putting her young son on a plane to visit his father in California. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson announce the birth of a daughter, Jill, December 7, 1975 at Putnam Community Hospital. She weighed in at 61bs. 14 oz. Mr. and Mrs. David Ferris are the proud grandparents. The new baby has a 3 year old sister, Jennifer, to welcome her home. James Collins, one of the lively staffers of New York State Electric & Gas Corp. will be side-lined this week by a serious strain to his ligaments. His mother, Mrs. Mielie Collins, is slowly recovering from the fra- cture of small bones at the side of her foot. John Farrell and Robert Collins both of Denver, Colo, are expected home for Christmas holidays. Whether they come by auto or plane is up to Lady luck. Seniors xmas party at Fishermans The Senior Citizens of South- east numbering about 125, enjoyed a Christmas party at the Fisherman's Inn on Thursday afternoon. Host Pete Poverari really out-did himself in the serving and preparation of one of the finest meals served in the area for many a day. The roast beef was done to a turn, and the little loaves of homemade bread n each table were "just like grand- ma used to make." Champagne which accompanied the meal was also very popular and enjoyable. Soloists much enjoyed were # Lyle Roberts, Allen Pike, and' Marilyn Bruen, whose lovely appearance and personality add as much pleasure to her audience as does her sweet and melodic voice. Mr. Pike, who was respo- nsible for arranging the program, recited a delightful old-time poem titled "Annie and Willie's Prayer." He remarked that he memorized this poem in his college days at Emerson College, when food bills were $75 per month and tuition $12 per year- quite a contrast from today's cost of higher education. Seated at the dais were Mrs. Vera Ronan, president, who welcomed the guests and thanked Clair Sharkey for the poinsettas on the table, and the book marks at each place, made by Mrs. Sharkey, Gladys Godfrey and Frances Ledley. Also seated there were Mayor & Mrs. Richard Michel!, Mr. & Mrs. Henehion. Mrs. Helen Peterson and Mrs. Bess Jones, all officers of the club. Door prizes were awarded to Mrs. Howard Knapp, Charles Klein, Allen Pike, Lyle Roberts, Olaf Olsen, Richard Merrick, Mary Bove, Marie Kohler, Mr. Baridan, Mary Termini, Tilly Bosch and Frank Treotola. A special prize was won by Pete Polverari, who received a warm round of applause when he came out to receive a bottle of Scotch! It was a lovely party, and the club members feel fortunate indeed to have such a capable lot of officers to plan and implement these welcome affairs, and to have available for their use a fine restaurant and host, Pete Polve- rari. Charming Miss Eileen Miller of the Reporter Dispatch was official photographer. Landmarks restored SOMERS-Students from John F. Kennedy High School in conjunction with the Somers Historical Society, are restoring local landmarks. For November, the students, under the direction of two history teachers, Sr. Mary Joel and Jerry Salese, have worked hard reconstructing the 100 year old fence which forms the front portion of the present William Strauss home. This his- torical home, once belonging to the Hacckaliah Bailey family, is located directly across from the Somers Town House commonly known as the Elephant Hotel. The work entailed removal of the hand hewned six by six fence posts which had begun to deter- iorate and replace them with new wood. The rails and posts were then refinished and repainted, and the growth around the fence was trimmed and raked. The students participating in the project were Mark Wade, Mike McGuire, Mark Geckle, Terry Brandon, Kathy Durkin, Dan Burke. Bob Miller, John Rossi, Chris and Mike Devey, Marybeth Marsden, Ed Hartz, Tom Mannion, Margaret Round, Pat Geraghty, Chris Covill. Tim McGraw, Tom Durkin, Regino Liso. Ed Moroney. Tern and Kathy Rendich, and Tucker Flood. Some of the adults inv- olved were Somers residents Tom Flood. Jr. and Mr. Mike LaRusso who supplied technical assi- stance. The students are planning to construct a revolutionary village on the JFK-campus this spring. Meditation technique use still growing in Putnam «BREWSTER-Once regarded as the domain of Indian Monks and mystics, meditation has now become a household word. By far the most popular of all meditation techniques and programs is Tran- scendental Meditation as taught by Maharishi Mahese Yogi. There will be an introductory . lecture on TM on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Brewster Public Library. The speaker will be Bob Reidy of Lake Carmel, a teacher trained by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Bob currently is teaching at the Yorktown TM Center. In the Northern Westchester- Putnam area alone, more than 2,000 people practice 'T.M.', with 150 new meditators learning each month. There are currently two bestsellers on the benefits of TM (one written by a'psychiatrist) and discussions on the technique have been aired on national television. Local TM proponents include doctors, who say it lowers high blood pressure; athletes who say it increases energy and reflexes, educators who say it improves mental clarity, housewives who say it makes them more tolerant, and children who just say it's fun to do. What they "DO" is practice a mental technique for 15-20 minutes morning and evening, which involves no exercises, no religious or philosophical beliefs, anefno change in diet or life style. TM is a simple mental procedure that allows the mind to settle down to a state of stillness and quietness, while remaining awake and aware. This refinement in mental activity causes the body to reach a state of very deep rest and relaxation. As a result of this experience twice daily, numerous scientific studies have shown that deeply routed stresses and tensions are released, and the mind begins to function in a more orderly fash- ion. This explains why meditators report benefits in all respects oflife-the individual simply uses more of his potential in whatever he is doing. Academy lecture WEST POINT-Dr. Ira Gruber. professor of history at Rice University will present the second in a series of lectures on the military history of the American Revolution Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:25 p.m. in Room 115 of Mahan Hall. THE ANDOVER ARMS Lodging & Pood. Open Year Round ROUTES 4 AND M ANDOVER. N.H. THE WARD FAMILY The experience itself, is a very pleasurable one. However, TM is not practiced for the sake of that experience-it does not lead to withdrawal from life. To the contrary, coming out of medi- tation one feels refreshed and I alert, ready to become involved in | more dynamic activity. , Perhaps the greatest area of I support for the TM program has ' come from the schools, where there is much interest in using TM as an alternative to drug abuse in students. In 1972. the Department of Health. Education and Welfare, funded a program to bring TM into secondary schools throughout the country. Currently 12 New Jersey High Schools are involved in a Federally funded 1 program. Locally. BOCES of ' Northern Westchester-Putnam has offered TM courses to teachers for personal and profes- sional development. The TM program is offered to the public through the Interna- tional Meditation Society, a non- profit educational organization with over 370 centers across the country. The .local IMS center is located at 2083 Baldwin Rd., (at Rte 202 & I32A) in Yorktown Hgts. It offers free introductory lectures by trained instructors throughout the local communities. wAiEHousaurs u n u u . JOSEPH AIELIO, JR., AUCTR. mawwt SAT., DK. JO, 11 MXW AT tfl> 1, TO. 4. IKWSTEt N.V. R « ASSOfTUENT 0* FURNITURE I HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS I MOM. 1MB KM. 1MB. M K - M t K . lUUff TOJfc in MUHWMH ID MM1UI raws 8% MNOT. am ot io mnamm KMT warn n w coma » IM wra Miami m. <•><! z».s;* AKTB WML (Ml R5-MM aaua MKTB um K. THE TRURAN AGENCY IKSUtAWCE 94 Main Strert, Ircwster, *.T. 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