Walling, Herbert M. wed to Marjorie Julia Kipp 1946

Walling, Herbert M. wed to Marjorie Julia Kipp 1946

Married September 21, 1946

WALLING—KIPP

Marjorie Julia Kipp, 55 Riverside, and Herbert M. Walling, 129 Helen St., Binghamton, were united in marriage Saturday afternoon at 4, in St. Paul's Episcopal church at Sidney. White gladioli, laurel and autumn leaves, provided the background for the rites, which were read by Rev. Rollin D. Malany.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron J. Kipp, and the bridegroom's mother is Mrs. H. M. Walling.

Richard McCLelland, Sidney, presented an organ recital of nuptial music, and accompanied Mrs. Mc Clelland who sang “Ave Maria,” and “Because.”

Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride appeared in white satin, fashioned with long sleeves ending in points at the wrists, sweetheart neckline, and modified train. Her fingertip veil was caught to a halo of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of gardenias and sweetpeas. She also wore a strand of gold beads, belonging to a great aunt, and worn both by the bride's mother and her sister, Mrs. Charles Landers, Sidney, at their weddings.

Mrs. Landers was her sister's matron of honor and was attired in a gold satin gown styled like that worn by the bride. The same gowns were worn at the time of the marriage of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charles Landers seven years ago. A picture hat, brown accessories and bouquet of pompoms and blue delphiniums, completed her ensemble.

The flower girl was Linda Landers, niece of the bride, who was dressed in floorlength blue satin, with puffed sleeves and lace inserts. She had a matching hat, and carried a colonial nosegay of Pompoms and delphiniums.

Everett Allen, Jr., Binghamton, cousin of the bridegroom, served as best man; and Clifford Decker, Binghamton, and Charles Landers, Sidney, brother-in-law of the bride, seated the guests.

A reception for 125 followed at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake with a fanshaped bouquet of garden flowers and candles forming the background. Featuring the buffet luncheon was a variety of Swiss cookies made by Mrs. Frank Borchert, Sidney.

For receiving her guests, the bride's mother chose a gray crepe with brown accessories. Her corsage was yellow roses. The bridegroom's mother selected royal blue, with black accessories with a corsage of red roses.

When the couple return from a wedding trip, they will live in Greene. For traveling, Mrs. Walling was garbed in a dress of gray wool with gold and black accessories. An orchid formed her corsage.

A graduate of Sidney High school and Oneonta STC, the bride taught in Oxford four years. She was then graduated from Colt Memorial Babies' Hospital in Newark, N. J. For four years she has been associated with her father in his grocery store.

The bridegroom, who is a graduate of Binghamton High school, served 36 months in the Asiatic and Pacific theaters. He is employed as a salesman by the Binghamton Slag Roofing Co.

Out-of-town wedding guests were from Newark, N. J.; Burlington, Wis.; New York City; Binghamton, Olean, Dansville, Oneonta, Oxford, Callicoon, Milford, and Wyalusing, Pa.

Kent, William wed to Alice Louise Howard Sidney, NY

Kent, William wed to Alice Louise Howard Sidney, NY

Miss Alice Louise Howard,

William Kent Jr., Wed in

Sidney Methodist Church

Sidney---In a candlelight setting, the wedding of Alice Louise Howard and William Kent Jr. was solemnized Sunday afternoon at 3 in the Sidney Methodist church.

Rev. David Wolfe, Guilford, performed the double ring ceremony, assisted by Rev. Robert Kellerman, pastor.

The church was decorated with white hydranges and blue delphiniums.

Traditional wedding music was played by Miss Elizabeth Kent, sister of the bridegroom, and Mrs. Earle Case sang “I Love You Truly” and “ O, Promise Me.”

Brother Gives Bride Away

The bride who was given in marriage by her brother, Donald Howard, Windham, appeared in white satin styled with sweet heart neckline, long sleeves pointed at the wrist, and formal train. The fitted bodice was trimmed with seed pearls.

Her fingertip veil was fastened to a coronet of white delphiniums, and she carried a shower bouquet of white gardenias and delphiniums tied with long streamers of white satin ribbon.

The bride's sister, Mrs. Kenneth Tompkins of Sidney, was martron of honor and she was attired in a gown of yellow marquisette and her shoulder length veil was attached to a crown of yellow carnations. Her bouquet comprised blue carnations and blue delphiniums.

Bernard Johnson of Sidney was best man and Bruce Smith of Sidney and Douglas Jenkins, Sidney Center, were ushers.

Mrs. Kent, mother of the bridegroom, wore a white and blue print dress and Mrs. Katherine Howard, mother of the bride of Windham, wore navy blue. Both wore white accessories and Mrs. Kent's corsage was pink roses and Mrs. Howard wore white carnations.

A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, 50 Camp St., where refreshments were served, featured by a three-tiered wedding cake.

On returning from a wedding trip, the couple will reside at 39 ½ Sherman Ave.

Mrs. Kent is a graduate of Windham High School.

The bridegroom, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kent, Sidney, is a graduate of the local High school and attended Rider Business College, where he took a business course.

A technical sergeant, he served six and one-half months in ETO, engaged in 35 combat missions and received the Air medal with five oak clusters.

Mr. Kent was discharged in October, 1945, after two and one half years in the service. At present he is in charge of the basement floor in the Kent Brothers store in Sidney.

No date was on the clipping and I assume it was printed in the Sidney paper.  

Ormsby, Raymond A. 1869-1948 Sidney Obituary

Ormsby, Raymond A. 1869-1948 Sidney Obituary

Raymond Ormsby, Retired O. & W.

Conductor, Passes

Last Rites Will Be Held Friday

from Late Home in Sidney

SIDNEY (Special)---Raymond Anthony Ormsby, of 40 Pleasant street, retired O.&W. Conductor, passed away Tuesday morning after an illness of three years.

Mr. Ormsby was born in Plymouth, September 22, 1869, the son of the late Dr. Byron J. and Mary Anthony Ormsby. He attended the schools of Plymouth and Norwich. On July 29, 1907, he was united in marriage with Nettie Ross. She passed away April, 1936.

The departed was a member of the Methodist church of Sidney. For a period of over 50 years he served as conductor on the O.&W. Railroad and was a member of the Conductors' brotherhood for 50 years. He was a member of Norwich lodge, 1222, BPOE, and of the IOOF of Norwich.

He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Thomas M. Testa of Norwich and Mrs. Robert W. ReQua of Alturas, California, and one son, James B. Ormsby of Rochester; one sister, Margaret Ormsby of Norwich and one granddaughter, Miss Katherine Testa of Trenton, N. N.

The Elks will hold its ritual at the late home of their departed brother at 8:45 Wednesday.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 from the late home, Rev. Robert Kellerman officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Home Cemetery at Norwich.

TO CONDUCT SERVICES

Members of Norwich lodge of Elks will go directly from services at the George J. Devine Funeral Home for the late Robert McGarity to Sidney to conduct services for the late Raymond Ormsby at the resident, 40 Pleasant street, Wednesday night at 8:45.

 Addendum:  Below is the link to his Find A Grave Memorial where you can find links to his parents and some siblings.  I have photos of their markers to add.  Mary Boice Gale, the creator of this collection, worked as a nurse caring for Raymond Ormsby and his wife Nettie over a period of years.  We have many family photos taken at his home in Sidney, NY.  

His father, Dr. Byron Ormsby, was a physician and surgeon in Norwich for many years.  He and his family are all buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Norwich, NY.

On the 1940 census, Raymond was still working for the railroad which is pretty remarkable. 

Find A Grave Memorial for Raymond Ormsby 

Spencer, Lura (Chamberlain) 1883-1971 Sidney Obituary

Spencer, Lura (Chamberlain) 1883-1971 Sidney Obituary

Laura C. Spencer

SIDNEY --- Mrs. Laura C. Spencer, 88, of 37 Smith St., Sidney, died Thursday, November 25 at The Hospital Sidney after a short illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 27, at St. Paul's episcopal Church, Sidney, with the Rev. Irving F. Ballert Jr., rector, officiating.

Burial will be later in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.

Mrs. Spencer was born Nov. 15, 1883 at Trout Creek, the daughter of Alonzo and Ada (Fritts) Chamberlain. She was married to William G. Spencer, March 4, 1914. He died in October 1954.

She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sidney, and the Unahanna Rebekah Lodge no. 213, Sidney.

Mrs. Spencer is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harriette Hayes of Sidney, Mrs. Margaret Grant of Kelly Corners, Mrs. May Nichols of Ilion, and Mrs. Elizabeth Allen of Fairport; a brother, Fred Chamberlain of Claremont, Calif.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews.

Friends may call at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sidney at their convenience after 1 p.m. Friday. The family will be in attendance 7-9 p.m. Friday.

Funeral arrangements are by the C. H. Landers Chapel Sidney.

Spencer----Mrs. Laura C. Spencer, 88, of 37 Smith St., Sidney, died Thursday at The Hospital, Sidney, after a short illness. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Harriett) Hayes, Sidney, Mrs. Edwin (Margaret) Grant, Kelly Corners, N. Y., Mrs. Max (Mary) Nichols, Ilion, N. Y., Mrs. Lester (Elizabeth) Allen, Fairport, N. Y.; one brother, Fred Chamberlain, Clairmont, Cal.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two nieces, two nephews.

The rest of the notice was the same as the one above. The spelling of her name should be Lura instead of Laura.

FIRE RAZES CHEESE FACTORY AT SIDNEY 1932

Fire Razes Cheese Factory at Sidney 1932

Fire Razes Cheese Factory at Sidney

Loss Is Estimated at More Than $35,000

4 Auto Trucks Destroyed

Sidney, May 10 (Special)---Four auto trucks, 450 milk cans and the cheese factory on the main line of the Ontario & Western railroad were destroyed by fire here Saturday morning. The origin of the blaze is unknown and the loss is estimated at approximately $35,000.

In addition to the factory building itself, four motor trucks, owned by Arthur T. Kirby, Sidney contractor, which had been stored in the building, two sand and gravel bins, the boiler house and 450 milk cans owned by the Dairymen's league, were destroyed.

Mr. Kirby placed his loss at more than $15,000. One of the trucks destroyed was a large thermos milk conveyor, which had been delivered to him Friday afternoon. Loss to the Dairymen's league through destruction of the milk cans was fixed at more than $1,800.

A milk station adjacent to the factory, owned by the Dairymen's league, was saved by firemen. The league only recently had ceased receiving milk at the station.

The cheese factory was built in 1901 by a Monsieur DuParc of Paris, France, for the manufacture of French cheese. He had expensive equipment installed. The plant, it was said today, cost $20,000 to erect.

Rigid United States food laws forced M. DuParc out of business, however, and the plant was taken over by the Phenix Cheese company, one of the largest American cheese concerns. The Phenix company also abandoned the plant and it was taken over by the Aquetite company for the manufacture of special concrete blocks. Marvin E. Bennett of Sidney took over the plant from the Aquetite company.

Pierce, Harold F. 1896-1959 Sidney, NY Obituary

Pierce, Harold F. 1896-1959 Sidney, NY Obituary

Retired D&H Employe

Harold F. Pierce Died Suddenly

SIDNEY---Harold F. Pierce, 62, of 27 River street, Sidney, died suddenly as he was crossing Pleasant street at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday March 3, 1959. He had been a lifetime resident of Sidney, and was telegrapher and towerman on the D&H railroad from the age of 16 until his retirement three years ago when mechanized gates were installed at the Union Street crossing. The tower where he spent his entire working life was razed last week.

Funeral services for Mr. Pierce will be held at 2 p.m. On Friday, March 6, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sidney, with Rev. Rollin D. Malany officiating. Friends may call at the C. H. Landers chapel on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery.

Harold Pierce was born in Sidney on May 6, 1896, the son of William and Susan (Owen) Pierce. He was member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Sidney, the Norwich Lodge No. 1222 BPO Elks, and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Marian Hull Pierce, whom he married in Sidney on November 6, 1944; a son, Richard Pierce of Marberth, Pa.; two grandsons, Richard Jr. and Robert; two nephews, Robert Pierce of San Francisco, California and William Pierce, Chenango Bridge; also several cousins.

Brooks, Carrie Makley 1880-1959 Sidney, NY

Brooks, Carrie Makley 1880-1959 Sidney, NY

Mrs. Carrie Brooks

SIDNEY---Mrs. Carrie Brooks, 78, lifetime Sidney resident, died Saturday night in her home, 26 Riverside, after a long illness.

Private funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Tuesday in the C. H. Landers Chapel, Sidney. The Rev. Roger B. Glazier, Sidney Methodist pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.

Mrs. Brooks was born in Sidney on Nov. 7, 1880, daughter of James and Lillian (Wright) Makley. She was married to George Brooks in Sidney on June 15, 1896. He died July 13, 1958. She was a member of Sidney Methodist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Earl of Walton; Charles and James at home; a daughter, Mrs. Alton Sutherland, Sidney; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

Friends may call at the C. H. Landers Chapel from 7:30 to 9 p. m. Monday.

Pardee, Henry S. 1908-1975 Sidney, NY

Pardee, Henry S. 1908-1975 Sidney, NY

Henry S. Pardee

SIDNEY---Henry S. Pardee, 67, of 26 Liberty St., Sidney, and Idumea Road, Unadilla, a retired Sidney businessman, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec. 2, at The Hospital, Sidney.

He was born July 13, 1908 in New Berlin, a son of Fred and Irene (Matteson) Pardee. He married Anne Esposito.

Mr. Pardee owned and operated a stationery store and insurance agency in Sidney from 1945 until his retirement in 1962.

He was a graduate of the Oxford School of Business, Cambridge, Mass. He has been secretary of the New York State Bird Dogs Trail Association for several years.

Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Susan McCurdy, Baltimore, Md.; a son, John H. Pardee, Sidney; two brothers, Sidney Pardee and

C. Fred Pardee, New Berlin; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Kaul, New Berlin; a nephew, and several nieces.

Funeral services will be at the C. H. Landers Chapel, Sidney, at 2 p.m., Friday, with the Rev. William Bartz, Unadilla, officiating.

Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney.

Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience Thursday.

The family will be in attendance from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday.

Gale, Elbert M. 1914-1967 Sidney Funeral Card

IN MEMORY OF

ELBERT M. GALE

BORN APRIL 1, 1914

SIDNEY, NEW YORK

SERVICES CONDUCTED FROM

METHODIST CHURCH

SIDNEY, NEW YORK

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 1967

2:00 P. M.

REV. FRANKLIN E. KOOKER

SIDNEY, NEW YORK

OFFICIATING

FINAL RESTING PLACE

PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY

SIDNEY, NEW YORK

Arrangements by C. H. Landers, Inc.

Sidney, New York

Gale, Edward F. 1899-1977 Sidney Obituary

Gale, Edward F. 1899-1977

EDWARD GALE

BAINBRIDGE---A funeral for Edward F. Gale, RD 3, was scheduled at 2 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church, Sidney, with the Rev. Donald W. Bartholomay, pastor, officiating.

Mr. Gale, formerly of New Hartford, died Friday (Aug. 5, 1977) at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica. He was 77. Born Sept. 24, 1899, in McDonough, he was the son of Frederick and Bertha (Miller) Gale.

He married Mary Boice on Nov. 25, 1948, Sidney. He formerly was married to Helen Shaw Bodine, Oxford, who died in March of 1947.

A retired railway mail clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, Mr. Gale was a member of the United Methodist Church, Sidney; a 54-year member of the Sidney Masonic Lodge No. 801 F.&A.M.; a 50 year member of the Lake Ludlow Club, Oxford; a member of the Narfe Association, Utica, and the Sidney and Chenango County Historical Societies.

In addition to his widow, Mary Boice Gale, Bainbridge, Mr. Gale is survived by one brother Clinton Gale, Schenectady, one sister Mrs. Charles (Helen) Root, Sidney, and several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. Contributions in Mr. Gale's memory may be made to the United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by C. H. Landers Inc. Sidney.

Obituary was published in the Norwich Evening Sun.

His funeral was on Aug. 9, 1977 and his middle name was Frederick.

Gale, Edward F. wed to Mary I. Boice 1948

Gale, Edward F. to Boice, Mary I. Nov. 25, 1948

Mary I. Boice, New Berlin,

Is Married at Rites in

Sidney Methodist Church

New Berlin---Miss Mary I. Boice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Boice of New Berlin, and Edward F. Gale of New Hartford, were married at 7:30 p. m. Thursday in the Methodist Church at Sidney.

The Rev. Robert P. Kellerman officiated at the double ring ceremony.

Ward Aldrich played the organ and accompanied the soloist, Mrs. Arthur Crawshaw of Walton, who sang “Because” and “I Love You Truly.”

The bride chose a gown of autumn fuchsia with crystal trim. The headdress was of matching net and roses. She carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers.

The matron of honor, Mrs. Hiram S. Boice of Walton, wore a gown of grey crepe, and a corsage of pink rosebuds.

Clinton M. Gale of Oneonta was best man for his brother and ushers were Arthur J. Boice of Edmeston and Elbert M. Gale of Sidney.

Mother of the bride, Mrs. Boice, chose blue crepe with black accessories and wore a corsage of pink rosebuds.

A reception was held in the church parlors following the service given by the WSCS under the chairmanship of Mrs. Clarence Wheeler.

The decorations were of yellow and bronze pompons. The wedding cake, made by Mrs. Ivan Bryden of Hamden, centered the bride's table. Mrs. Charles Root and Mrs. Clinton Gale assisted.

Mr. Gale was graduated from the Sidney High School and is employed as a railway mail clerk on the New York Central.

The couple left for a wedding trip to Washington and Virginia.

They will make their home at Paris Road, New Hartford.

Addendum:  This is my Aunt Mary responsible for much of this collection of genealogy.