Marriages (July 1)

Mrs. Delight Brown Martin, of Hartford, Conn., was married to Wallace S. Lord, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday, June 22, at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church chapel.  The ceremony was performed by Dr. David McKeith, Jr.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Thresher, of Hartford.  Mrs. Lord is a former teacher in the Hartford and Manchester Schools and Mr. Lord is a rural mail carrier.  They will reside at 17 Evans street [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943]

 

On Sunday afternoon, June 27, at 4:30, at her home in West Main street, Miss Barbara Belle Barnard, daughter of Mrs. Earl H. Barnard, became the bride of Francis Eugene Sherwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Sherwood, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Ernest C. George, pastor of the Methodist Church.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Davis.  The bride wore a dress of white jersey with a coronet of white roses attired in yellow linen with a corsage of yellow roses and blue delphinium.  After a brief honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood will reside in Bainbridge where Mr. Sherwood is employed by the American Separator Company.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943]

 

Last Sunday afternoon, June 27th, 1943, the attractive residence of Mr. and Mrs. Herman C. Newell, on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was the scene of one of those rare occasions that mark an important milestone in the journey through life.  This bride and groom of 1893 held "Open House" from 3 to 6 o'clock giving relatives and friends an opportunity to felicitate them on their golden wedding day. 

"For whether we waken or whether we slumber,

Fifty is a good round number,

When measured out to us in years,

Of joy and sorrow, smiles and tears."

It was just a friendly affair with absence of all formality.  Only the banks of flowers given by many friends and arranged by Harold Lord, gave evidence of the unusual.  Upon entering, each one inscribed his name in the guest book under the direction of Mrs. Edward Partridge, Jr.  Mr. and Mrs. Newell received their guests in the living room.  Mrs. Newell was gowned in blue and white silk crepe, and wore a corsage of talisman roses and gold ribbon, the gift of the Bainbridge woman's Club.  From 3 o'clock until six a continuous stream of people were entering and leaving; happiness ran riot.  Although it was rumored "gifts are not expected" the many friends of this bride and groom of 50 summers -- and winters, too -- expressed their esteem in ways that brought pleasant memories, happy smiles, and sweet communion of spirit, such as comes when old friends gather, and hearts are in tune.  Prominent among the guests and a promoter of the event was Miss Jennie Leadbetter, an aunt of the bride and the only person present who was a wedding guest 50 years ago.  During the afternoon, Mrs. Helene Landon assisted by Mrs. Francis J. Casey, Harold Lord and Edward Partridge supervised the serving, in the dining room, of dainty refreshments from the bride's table centered with old-time flowers.  Mr. Newell began his business career by assisting his uncle, Mark Priest, in his dry goods business here; he later owned a grocery which he sold and became a general salesman for the Morgan Wholesale Dry Goods Company, of Binghamton; in 1914, he purchased the shoe and Insurance business of Jesse Anderson which he discontinued in 1930 retaining only the insurance.  The Newell's have always been active participants in the religious, fraternal, civic and social life of Bainbridge.  Both are communicants of St. Peter's Episcopal Church where Mr. Newell has been for many years a vestryman; and Mrs. Newell, a Charter member of the Altar Guild.  Mr. Newell is a member of Susquehanna Lodge, No. 167, F.&A.M.; was a member of the Village Board from 1920-1926; President of the village from 1926-1929; is an exempt fireman; and is now serving as one of the Water Commissioners having been appointed in 1930.  Mrs. Newell, nee Emma Graves, was a skillful teacher in the Primary Department of the Bainbridge School.  In 1908, she was one of the organizers of the "Bainbridge Free library" becoming one of its financial workers, and served as a volunteer librarian for 20 years.  At the death of the library's first secretary, Frank Y. Humphrey, in 1929, she succeeded him in that office.  She is a Charter member and Past Matron of Bainbridge Chapter, No. 354, O.E.S., and in 1917-1918, was District Deputy Grand Matron of the Broome-Chenango District.  She is also a Past President of the Bainbridge Woman's Club, its present treasurer, and a past civic director of Legislation in the Sixth District, New York State Federation.  She ahs been a most patriotic member of Ag-wron-doug-was Chapter, D.A.R., having been for five years its Regent, also the treasurer, and is the present historian.  She was a motivating force in marking with bronze tablets Bainbridge's two oldest churches and a generous contributor to the national projects of the society.  She is also a member of the Chenango County Historical Society.  Noticeable among the many letters of congratulation were the following:  from the Hon. Irving M. Ives, Majority leader of the New York State legislature; Lincoln H. Orvis, Supervisor of the Town of Bainbridge, and representing the Town Board; John A. Parsons, President of the Bainbridge Village; Mrs. William H. Pouch, President, General of the National Society, D.A.R.; Mrs. Stanley T. Manlove, New York State Regent, D.A.R.; Mrs. William P. Maxwell, State Chaplain, D.A.R.; Mrs. A. Lindsay O'Connor, President of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. Leland B. Boyd, Past Sixth District Director of State Federation and many others.  To few have been given so many of those blessings which make for worth-while living; few among us have so liberally responded in terms of service.  This worthy couple merit heartiest congratulations upon the success and harmony of their wedded life.  We salute them on this their triumphant day.  May the tides of life ever gently ebb and flow upon the invisible shore of their years!  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943]

 

Miss Arlene Orth, daughter of Mrs. Bernice Orth, of 26 Allen street, Deposit, became the bride of James V. Monahan, son of Mrs. Grace Monahan, of 30 Juliand street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], at a double ring ceremony in the home of the bride's mother Saturday, at 4 P.M.  The Rev. Mr. Johnson of the first Baptist Church, of Bainbridge, performed the ceremony in the living room which was prettily decorated with garden flowers.  The bride wore a street length dress of aqua summer crepe with white accessories and wore a corsage of white roses and baby's breath.  Miss Gracia Bates, of Harpursville, cousin of the bride, and her only attendant, wore a yellow crepe dress with matching accessories and wore a corsage of pink and white carnations.  Frank Lewis Jr., of Bainbridge, friend of the groom, acted as best man.  A reception was held following the ceremony and a tiered wedding cake adorned with a miniature bride and groom and arrangements of American Pillar roses decorated the table.  Mrs. Monahan attended the Deposit Central School, while Mr. Monahan is a graduate of the Bainbridge Central School and attended the Rochester Mechanics Institute.  He is now employed at the Scintilla Magneto plant in Sidney.  Mr. and Mrs. Monahan will reside in North Main street, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943]