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Miscellaneous Happenings June 1936

Celebrate CitizenshipDr. and Mrs. Stefan Anabacher, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], entertained the Borden laboratory staff and friends at a dinner at the Central Hotel in this village, Saturday evening, in honor of their receiving their citizenship papers.  Those attending were: Dr. and Mrs. G.C. Supplee, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Flanigan, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Bender, Mr. and Mrs. M.R. Simonds, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Cuyle, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Landre, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Hendrickson, Miss Addie Fletcher, Miss Zaida Hanford, Miss Jennie Stone and Robert Houck.  Dr. and Mrs. Ansbacher were presented with two lovely bouquets of roses, one from Dr. and Mrs. Supplee and the other from his co-workers.  During the evening many amusing games were enjoyed.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]
 
Bainbridge Man Graduates at CornellAlden Wakeman, the son of Mrs. Nellie A. Wakeman, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] will be graduated at the 68th commencement at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., next Monday with the degree of Bachelor of Science.  During his college course he has been in many activities.  The University Band and Mandolin Club; wearer of the "C" in cross-country and track; Cross-Country Club; Totem Club; member of the Interfraternity Council; and winner of the Stewart cash award.  He is also a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and was its treasurer.  During the term just completed, Wakeman has been an assistant instructor in dairy industry.  Mr. Wakeman prepared for college at the Bainbridge Central School, from which he was graduated with the class of 1931.  Starting June 22, he is entering the employment of the General Ice Cream Corporation in Syracuse, N.Y.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]

Women's Club Meeting:  The members of the Bainbridge Women's Club who were present at the last meeting at the home of Mrs. Edward Danforth, Monday afternoon, were entertained by a reading given by Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich, the subject being "Victoria Regina."  Mrs. Ives reads with a clear and distinct expression and never fails to hold her audience.  The reading was rendered in this pleasing manner and was enthusiastically appreciated.  Preceding the program, Miss Margaret Skinner discussed the plans for the approaching flower show.  By a vote of those present, July was favored as the best month to hold the exhibition.  Committee appointments will be published at a later date.  Mrs. Lawrence Bradshaw, Mrs. Lewis Carris and Mrs. Leigh Evans were appointed as a committee to find a wiling candidate for presidency of the club in place of Mrs. Claude Butler, who refused to accept the office.  The homemaking class will entertain the club at the homemaking house Thursday, June 11, at 4 p.m.  Please notice the date and let every member attend this meeting.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1936]

1936 "Echo" Issued by the Senior Class:  The graduating class of the Bainbridge Central High School is this week issuing the 1936 "Echo" yearbook of the school.  The book of 67 pages is printed on fine enameled paper with cover of gold-colored stock with white lettering.  The printing was executed by the press of the Bainbridge News and is now being distributed to the subscribers and advertisers.  Townspeople will aid the graduating class by purchasing copies of the book.  The foreword is by Prof. Francis J Casey, superintendent of the Bainbridge schools: "The Class of 1936 herewith present to you the annual year book of Bainbridge Central School.  It depicts both the humorous and serious aspects of school, and covers adequately the life of the present Senior Class.  Live with them that happy period of their lives; renew your youth and rejoice that through our boys and girls the traditions of the past are cherished, amplified and beautified." The "Echo" is dedicated to Miss Lucille Gifford.  Under an excellent portrait of this popular member of the faculty who retires this year to become the bride of former coach of the school, Jim Evans, appears this tribute:  "A faithful adviser, for whose sincere friendship, earnest advice and unfailing support we are unanimously grateful, this 'Echo' is respectfully dedicated."  The book contains the usual class photographs with appropriate descriptive matter concerning each graduate, and a number of group pictures of groups which have been engaged in the various school activities, together with some interesting snapshots of school life.  There are a number of communications from former graduates, some poetic contributions and an interesting sheaf of "cracks" which will be enjoyed by all readers.  Altogether the 1936 "Echo" is one of the most attractive year books ever issued by the school.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1936]

Mayor Thorp in Auto Accident:  Mayor Orson Thorp's new Dodge coupe figured in a five-car smash-up last Saturday forenoon about seven miles outside the city of Philadelphia when the fourth car ahead of him came to a sudden stop to avoid hitting a young lad who had run into the road near a bad curve.  The road was slippery with the rain at the time and the cars closely following were not given sufficient warning to avoid the smash-up.  While four of the cars were badly damaged as they came together, no one was injured.  In the car with Mayor Thorp were his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Shelton, and Maurice Hayes, the party being en route to Philadelphia for a week-end visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Killen.  Thorp and Hayes returned here on Tuesday night, Mrs. Shelton remaining with her daughter for a two weeks' visit.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1936]

Senior Class Presents Pleasing Program:  Fun and laughter served as the keynote for the Class Night skit that was presented by the graduates Monday evening in the high school auditorium.  For the final time, the graduates had an opportunity to poke fun at their teachers and undergraduates before the solemnity of the Commencement exercises.  With the class motto, "Hitch your wagon to a star," as the theme, the stage was arranged to represent a big farm wagon.  As the curtain was drawn, the class were seated in the wagon, signing "Wagon Wheels." James Glover, as master of ceremonies at a "mike" in the center of the wagon for an amateur broadcast, began the program by introducing the "Farmerettes," Clara Wilcox, Gretchen Hartmann and Georgianna Hovey.  There followed many amusing skits, including the reading of the future of the girls by Ronald Matthews and of the boys by Betty Birdsall, the reading of the class will by Jack Eldred and a lyrical "take-off' of members of the faculty and student body by Donald Babcock.  As a token of their appreciation to their faculty advisors, Miss Lucille Gifford and Miss Eloise Williams, the class president, Joe Delello, on behalf of the class, presented each with a gift.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1936]

D.A.R. Installs Officers:  At the final meeting of the D.A.R., held June 15 at the home of Mrs. Charles Colwell, a picnic luncheon on the porch was greatly enjoyed.  Three guests of the Auyleout Lodge of Franklin were present:  Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Loveland and Mrs. Burgin, as well as two guests of this village; Mrs. Cushman and Miss Dorothy Dickinson.  A Flag Day program followed the luncheon.  New officers for the coming year were installed with Mrs. Morell Colwell as regent.  A gift, Volume 6 of "Our Times," by Mark Sullivan, was presented to Mrs. H.C. Newell, who has been regent for the past five years.  Also a gavel made from the Old Elm on the Nichols farm was presented to the chapter.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1936]

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