Robert and Corliss Dornisch (Bob and Corky)

AND THEN THE 3RD "LITTLE" DORNISCH

BOY WAS SWEPT OF HIS FEET

That is correct. The date was September 28, 1957. It was again very hot.

Robert W. Dornisch and Corliss (Corky) Cox tied the knot.The photo is not an optical illusion. They were both in the Navy at the time. The wedding took place somewhere near Anacostia Naval Base. The ride from Phila. to Anacostia took forever (remember, No Interstate. Route 1 the entire way). It must have been 90 degrees. Our car had woolen seats and No A/C.  Great for winter, bad for Summer. The reception was held in the apartment Aunt Corky shared with other enlisted "Waves" as they were called then. Aunt Joan has verified the wedding photo as being authentic; "do I have a pink hat on and a whoosit suit?" Yes you do. "And is your brother Jack in the picture/" Yes he is. "then it is legit!!"
Historical Note: In 1957, then president Dwight D. Eisenhower took the 1st Marine Helicopter ride for any president on a "Chopper" from Anacostia. To this day, when you see the President get off the Chopper, it has come from Anacostia Naval Facility

Bob & Corky, Russ Jr, Andrea, Russ Sr, Nery (L-R)

They Jetted away to some exotic tropical island. Where they remained for nearly 2 years. Actually it was Argentia, Newfoundland. (I think) Bob Jr was born up there, somewhere, and when they arrived in N.J. on the way home to Phila of course they had to clear customs. This did not sit well with one grandmother, Cass Dornisch (the first). When she was told she had to wait to see them She threatened to the A.P. officer; "Sir, I will take your head-off unless you let me see that baby right now." Such a kind, sweet grandmom!! Fortunately the A.P agreed thus saving bloodshed at the entry gate.

This was taken when the Mamas and the Papas were the rage.







This was taken in St. Pete, Fla. The 5 Dornisch kids with that Sheahan girl and Russ jr.

SWEET HOME ALABAMA