Testimonial Dinner to Honor Bud Andrews
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Marshall H. "Bud" Andrews, long-time Town and Village Clerk of Bainbridge, will be honored at a testimonial dinner to be held at Rock Inn Saturday evening. the dinner will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. to be preceded by a social Hour.
Mr. Andrews is believed to have served longer in office than any public official within memory in the Upstate area. He became Clerk of the Town of Bainbridge on January 1, 1932 and served continuously in that capacity until his retirement last December 31st. He served as Deputy Clerk and Treasurer of the Village of Bainbridge from April 1, 1932 until April 1, 1940, when he became Village Clerk, in which office he continued to serve until his retirement. In addition to these primary public duties, Bud, as he has always been known served as collector of taxes for the Bainbridge Central School District from July 1, 1932 until December 31, 1972. He also was the first Secretary of the Bainbridge Fire District when it was organized in August of 1947, and held that office for almost 15 years. His cumulative service to Bainbridge local governments exceeded 130 years.
Marshall H. Andrews was born on River Street (now North Front Street) in Bainbridge on August 21, 1909, the son of F. Lester Andrews and Martha Curlhair Andrews. Bud attended the Bainbridge schools and graduated from Bainbridge High School in the Class of 1928. His primary extracurricular interest and activity while in high school was in athletics, where he was a star on the baseball and basketball squads. Mrs. Andrews, then Helen Howland, was a member of the same class.
Mr. Andrews was first employed at the Scintilla Division in Sidney, but in 1929 transferred to America Plastics Corporation. He then moved to Bordens and worked at the old milk sugar factory on River Street where the Bainbridge Village garage is now located. Illness forced him to leave that employment, and when he had recovered his health he began his service as Town Clerk.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have three children: Marshall H. Andrews Jr. of Fishkill, Douglas L. Andrews of Spring Grove, Pa., and LaVonne (Bonnie) Marie Andrews now of Hamilton, Montana. Bud Jr. is employed by IBM, Doug by Glatfelter Paper Company, and Bonnie by the U.S. Forest Service.
In addition to his public service, Mr. Andrews has long been active in Bainbridge community affairs. A long-time Scouter, he was a member and chairman of the committee of Boy Scout Troop 52 for many years. His active membership in the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce covered a period of more than 30 years, and he also was one of the early members of the Bainbridge Sportsmen's Club. His primary interests have been fishing, hunting, camping and golf, to all of which he hopes to devote more time during his retirement.
Bud Andrews Honored at Retirement
In the picture above are Al DeClue (left), speaker of the evening, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews
Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]: Rock Inn was filled to overflowing last Saturday evening, when the people of the Town of Bainbridge honored Marshall H. "Bud" Andrews, who retired as Town and Village Clerk after 41 years. The occasion was especially unique in that it was not sponsored by any local government or civic organization, but was a spontaneous expression of admiration and appreciation on the part of the people of the community.
Following a resume of Mr. Andrews' lifetime, spotlighted by hunting, fishing and school day stories, he was presented with a plaque inscribed: "To Marshall H. "Bud" Andrews from the People of the Town of Bainbridge in Appreciation and Recognition of a Lifetime of Public Service." Mr. Andrews also received a book of testimonials inscribed by friends and well-wishers, together with a wallet and purse.
There were approximately 110 persons at the testimonial dinner, a capacity crowd. Included were members of Mr. Andrews' family as well as present and past officials of the local governments which Mr. Andrews served.
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