Norma married RAMSDELL, Donald A on 4 Feb 1956 in Town of Newfane, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1955

Mrs. Edith Bruning of Olcott,
announces the engagement of her
daughter. Norma J., to Donald A.
RamsdeU, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert A. Ramsdcll of Newfane.
Miss Bruning is a graduate of
Newfane Central School and of
Beck Junior College. Worcester,
Mass.
Mr. Ramsdell, also a graduate
of Newfane Central School, served
four years in the U. S. Navy

ALSO

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/8/1956

Baskets of snapdragons and
mums formed the background for
the candle-light ceremony at 6
o'clock Saturday evening uniting
Miss Norma J. Bruning. daughter
of Mrs. Edith Bruning of Ontario
Street, Olcott, and Donald A.
Ramsdell, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert A.. Ramsdell of 44 South
Main St., Newfane. The Rev. Lawrence
A. Kinne officiated at St.
Luke's Lutheran Church in Newfane.
Fred Schultz of Buffalo gave his
cousin in marriage. She was at
tired in waltz-length gown of
white imported Italian velveteen
featuring seed pearl embroidery at
the scoop neckline and pearl but-
tons on the long tapered sleeves.
A velveteen pear-studded head-
piece held her fingertip lace veil
and she carried a semi-casccade of
white camelias and ilacs with
baby pompons and ivy caught in
the streamers.
Miss Margaret Bruning was her
sister's maid of honor in a gown of
emerald green imported velveteen
fashioned with an empire waist,,
three-quarter sleeves, and full
skirt. She wore a matching head-
piece and carried pale yellow rose
buds with white baby pompons.
MAIDS BOUQUETS
Bouquets of pale pink rose buds
complemented the ensembles of
scarlet red. similar to that of the
maid of honor, worn by the bridesmaids.
Miss Catherine Castle of
Lockport and Miss Elsie McGrath
of Newtown, Conn.
Raymond' Ramsdell of Spencerport
attended his brother as
best man and ushering duties were
performed by Ronald Ramsdell.
brother of the groom, aad Robert
Capen, both of Newfane.
Traditional wedding music was
played by Miss Joan Weir, organist,
and the soloist was Miss Lyla
Beth Brown.
A gown of thistle-colored lace
over taffeta was chosen by Mrs.
Bruning for her daughter's wedding,
and her accessories were
winter white. Mrs. Ramsdell favored
a princess style dress of slate
blue with pink and black accessories.
Each wore a corsage of
white and pink carnations.
For the reception at the Village
Tavern in Olcott. baskets of mums
and snapdragons were used for
decorations. Refreshments were
served from a table enhanced with
the wedding cake, green ferns and
bouquets of the bridal party.
TRAVELING COSTUME
The bride wore a brown suit with
pale pink and brown accessories
when the couple left for a wedding
trip in Washington Her corsage
was of white camellias. Upon
their return, Mr. and Mrs. Rams-
dell willl reside at 34 North Main
St., Newfane.
Out-of-town guests were from
Connecticut, Michigan, Rochester,
Buffalo, ,Middleport, Lockport and
Gasport.
Both grsduates of Newfane Central
School, the bride was graduat
ed from Becker Junior College at
Worcester, Mass., and the groom
served four years in the U. S.
Navy.
Bridal showers were given by
Mrs. Wetsner Krull and Mrs. Jean
of Akron; Miss Castle and
Mrs. Ronald Ramsdell and one by
the women of the Tool Design Office
of Harrison Radiator Division
of General Meters Cera

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 2/22/1937

LOCKPORT. Feb. 22.-The funeral
of Hubert Bruning. 27 years old, of
the West Lake road, Olcott,, who was
Injured fatally Saturday night when
his automobile was hit by a Lockport-
Olcott trolley car at Corwln crossing,
six miles north of the city, will be held
tomorrow afternoon at the home at
2:30 o'clock with the Rev. Herman
Meier, of Lockport. officiating. Interment
will be at West Shelby.
Bruning. who was employed at the
Simonds Saw and Steel company plant
In this city, was driving home on the
Lockport-Oleott road at the time of
the accident. An International Railway
company trolley car. operated by
Morris Butler, of 309 Church street.
Lockport. was en route from Olcott
to this city.
The trolley hit the automobile and
carried It about 25 feet, according to
Sheriff Fred A. Blgalow. The automobile
was wrecked and the trolley
was crippled by the crash. Bruning
died of head injuries en route to the
City hospital here in an automobile
of Leonard Case of Olcott. Dr. Frank
T Carmer, coroner, of Newfane, is
investigating and will hold an inquest
the date of which has not been set.
Bruning was born in the Town of
Royalton where he lived mast of his
life. He leaves his widow. Edith, three
children, Margaret. Norma and Ruth,
at home: his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Bruning, of Wolcottsvllle: two
brothers and one sister. Franklin
Brunlng of Olcott. Alvin Bruning, of
Wolcottsvllle, and Minnie Brunlng of
Buffalo.

Hubert married LUKS, Edith B on 18 Jun 1932 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY. Edith (daughter of LUKS, Leo and Pauline) was born about 1908 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/24/1932

The marriage of Miss Edith Luks,
daughter of Mrs. Leo Luks to Hubert
Bruning of Middleport was
solemnized on Saturday afternoon,
June 18, at 4 o'clock in the Trinity
Lutheran church with Rev. Herman
Meier officiating. The altar was
banked with palms, ferns and
white peouies.
The bride gtven In marriage by
her brother, was gowned in white
satin while her ell of illusion was
arranged in cape effect and fashioned
at either side with orange
blossoms. She carried a shower
bouquet of white roses.
The bridegroom's sister, Miss
Minnie Bruning, was maid of honor
and wore a gown of pink embrotd- '
ered net, matching picture hat of
horse hair braid, long mits and
carried a bouquet of pink roses and
gypsophila. Mrs. Viola Luks of Buffalo
was matron of honor and wore
a gown of peacn embroidered net,
matching picture hat of horse hair
braid, long mitts and carried a bouquet
of Joanna Hill roses and gypsophila.
Edith Luks, niece of the
bride was flower girl, wearing a
dainty frock of yellow silk. She carried
a tiny basket filled with garden
flowers.
Arthur Klinestlver was best man
and Franklin Bruning acted as attendant.
The ushers were Norman
Lindke and William Mlnkline.
Immediately following the ceremony,
a reception for about fifty
guests was held at the bride's home.
The bride's table was laid for twelve
and was centered with a large wedding
cake and gift bouquets of
flowers were artistically arranged
throughout the rooms.
Upon returning from a trip
through the East, Mr. and Mrs.
Bruning will take up residence on
the Murphy road, Lockport. Guests
were present from Buffalo, Middle -
port, Albion and other nearby towns.
Among those giving pre-nuptlal
affairs for the bride were Miss Minnie
Bruning and Mrs. Viola Luks.

Frank married LINDKE, Rosine Matilda Wilhelmina about 1902. Rosine (daughter of LINDKE, Martin Friedrich Wilhelm and WENDT, Maria Christine Elisabeth) was born in 1879 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Feb 1960 in Medina, Orleans County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 2/15/1960

BRUNING - Rose (nee Iindke)
of Wolcottsville, N.Y.. died at the
Medina Hospital Feb. 12, 1960.
Wife of the late Frank Bruning;
mother of Miss Minnie Bruning,
at home; Franklin of Gasport,
N.Y., and the late Alvin and Hubert.
Friends may call at her late
residence on the Ditch Rd.. Wolcottsville.
NY., where prayer
service will be held Tuesday aft
ernoon at 2 and from the Trinity
Lutheran Church. Wolcottsville,
at 2:30 P.M. Friends invited.

Leo + Pauline. Pauline was born about 1867 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/4/1925

Wolscottsvllle, Dec. 4-Mrs. August
F.. Bruning had the remains of her
husband, August Bruning, taken up
Wednesday and her two daughters,
from the Trinity Lutheran cemetery
at .Wolscottsville.
Mr. Bruning died Dec. 24, 1921 and
the two daughters have been dead
several years.
Mrs. Bruning bought a large, lot at
West Shelby at the time of the death
of her son, Paul, who passed away
July 3rd, 1925

Augustus married GENSOW, Rachael about 1872. Rachael was born in May 1852 in Germany; died in Aug 1928 in Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 8/17/1928

Mrs. Rachel Bruning, wife of the
late August Bruning, passed away
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Martin Llndke, Of Royalton. Age 76
years. She leaves to mourn her loss,
three sons and two daughters, Fred
of West Shelby; William, Frank
Bruning and Mrs. Martin Llndke of
Royal ton; Mrs. Albert Raduns Of
Alabama, nine grandchildren. Funeral
will be held Sunday afternoon at
1:30 o'clock from the home of Mrs.
Martin Lindke and 2:30 Standard
time, from the Trinity Lutheran
hurch at WolcottsvIlle. Burial at
Mount Pleasant cemetery at West
Shelby, Rev. Herman Ewald officiating

Notes:

William M. Lindke, aged 93 years, passed away at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Fitch, town of Newstead. He leaves to mourn, four sons and two daughters: Mrs. Jacob Fitch, and John Lindke of Newstead, Christian of Shelby, Mrs. Frank Brunning, Martin and Fred of Royalton. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late residence and at 2:30 Standard Time from St. Michael’s Church, Wolcottsville, Rev. Fred Schleef officiating. Burial at Wolcottsville cemetery.

Martin married WENDT, Maria Christine Elisabeth on 17 Feb 1871 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Maria (daughter of WENDT, Christian Friedrich and MAILLEFERT, Wilhelmine Caroline Maria) was born on 4 Oct 1849 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 23 Sep 1910 in Wolcottsville, Town of Royalton, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]