Oct. 8, 1917

Mrs. James A. King delightfully entertained last Friday evening at her home on Osborne Street at a variety shower in honor of Miss Mary Footre, who is to be an early November bride. Games and music were played after which light refreshments were served.

Oct. 8, 1937

Yankees' clubs crack out third victory, 5 to 1. Giants put in parade of pitchers in vain effort to halt slaughter.

Oct. 8, 1997

MONTEZUMA - Town Supervisor John Giardina, in his eighth term and seeking a ninth, has been honored for his leadership. In September, Giardina was among 330 elected officials nationwide to win an American Hometown Leaders Award. Along with the prestige, the award will add $1,000 to the town's coffers.

Oct. 8, 2002

AUBURN - Hoping to start some preliminary construction early next year, city officials want to hire an engineering firm to design the long-awaited connector road to link North Street and Grant Avenue. At Thursday night's City Council meeting, councilors plan to discuss awarding a $240,000 contract with Om Popli Consulting Engineers of Rochester to design the new road that will cost nearly $4 million. City officials decided to go with Om Popli after interviewing three other firms.

- Compiled by Linda Simmons