Soldier News continued - 1942

Three More Now in the Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1942

Three more of Bainbridge's [Chenango Co., NY] young men have seen their duty and have answered the increased call of Uncle Sam for voluntary enlistment in the armed forces of the country, and each young man has selected a different branch of the service.  The youths who have enlisted are Henry A. Supplee, son of Dr. and Mrs. G.C. Supplee of this village; Earl Neidlinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Neidlinger, of Bainbridge; and Robert Knowles, son of Lloyd Knowles, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY].

Henry Supplee, known to his friends as "Bud," graduated from the local central high school in 1937, after completing successfully a scholastic program punctuated with many notable entrances into the extra-curricular activities of the high school.  Not only did "Bud" excel at athletics--football, basketball, etc., but he also was active in the Band and in Dramatics and Public Speaking.  He won a medal for public speaking and was one of the leading actors in a play, "Skyfodder," which won the local school honors in the annual sectional contests.  On graduating from the local school, "Bud" spent a year at Manlius military School in preparation for his entrance into a University.  At Manlius he continued his athletics.  In 1938, he entered Cornell University, and soon made himself known there too, for his prowess on the field of sports.  During his Freshman year, he was a member of the crew squad.  his next year saw him on the Varsity Football squad an din his senior year he played on the Rugby team.  He also continued his Dramatics an dtook par tin several plays.  He was a member of th Theta Xi fraternity and during his last three years he officiated as junior officer, house mnager and president in successiotn.  "Bud" graduated this year from Cornell with his A.B. degree after completing his specialized course in Economics and pre-law.  Prior to his decision to enlist in the service, he had been accepted for the Cornell Law School and for the University of Michigan Law School.  Although his plans to became a lawyer have been upset, Henry was determined to enlist and tried both the Navy and the Marine Corps before finally being accepted by the Army.  During his school vacations he worked at the Dry Milk Company, national Milk Sugar company, and in the wholesale department of the Durham Milk Products, Inc. Durham, N.C.  "Bud" enlisted in the United States Army on Monday, Aug. 3, and will leave on Aug. 10 to be assigned to duty.

 

Earl Niedlinger graduated from the local  High School in 1939.  While at school, Earl was an ardent follower of basketball and football land was a valuable addition to the courts and gridirons, aiding his alma mater to chalk up many a victory.  He also was a member of the school Glee Club and an amateur of merit in the Dramatics Club, participating in many plays and speaking contests. On graduating from the local school, Earl was employed in G.L.F. Branches in Bainbridge, Cincinnatus, Sidney and Cortland.  On July 29 he enlisted in the United States Navy and left for training school at Newport, R.I., on Aug. 3.  Earl has a brother, Frederick Neidlinger, also in the service of Uncle Same, but in another division, the Army.

 

Robert Knowles graduated from the Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY] High School in 1936 and, like the other two boys, was an ardent sports enthusiast, playing basketball and football both on the Sherburne and Earlville teams.  "Bob" was employed by the Dry Milk Co. before leaving to work in the Scintilla nearly three years ago.  During his year in Bainbridge, "Bob" made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Risedorph at 14 Evans street, and made many friends who regret to see him go, yet admire his spirit.  "Bob" enlisted in the Marine Corps two weeks ago and reported for duty, Monday.  To these three typical American youths, Bainbridge extends her heartiest handshakes and all wishes for the best of luck in an uncertain future. 

 

Miss Mary Brennan With Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942

 

The first Bainbridge woman to serve with the U.S. Army is Miss Mary Brennan, R.N., of New York City, a former resident and high school student in this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Brennan, who is the daughter of Joseph Brennen, well known to many of our readers stopped off on her way back from the Pacific Coast and spent a few days last week with her uncle, Thomas Collins.  Miss Brennan offered her services for overseas Army Nursing and has received a commission as second lieutenant and is scheduled to report for duty on Sept. 1 at the Army Hospital, Fort Dix, N.J.  A graduate of the Fifth Avenue Hospital, New York City, Miss Brennan has practiced as a nurse in that metropolis for a number of years.  the best wishes of all her Bainbridge friends and former neighbors are extended to this gallant young American who is an excellent example of womanhood, whose sex has not prevented her form doing more than her share. 

 

Billy Grow Joins the Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 3, 1942

 

Billy Lee Grow, son of Clint Grow, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Mrs. Leone Grow, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] has enlisted in the U.S. Navy and left Tuesday for Albany where he under went his final examination.  Billy, popular youth of B.C.H.S., starred in athletics while in high school and on the All-Star letter for football.  In addition, he played baseball and basketball and was active in track meets.  In his Freshman year, he managed the baseball team.  On completion of his  high school course, Bill was employed at  the local Resin Plant until he resigned to enlist in the Navy on Friday, Aug. 28.  He will work in the airplane mechanics ground crew of the Navy and is one of several boys from his class who have enlisted in some branch of the service.  The enlistment of this young boy marks the beginning of the disappearance of the younger set of the town from civilian habitants.  Ted Searles, John Burgin, Ivor Bosket, Earl Neidlinger, and many others, all of whom were in school together, are now serving uncle Sam and the youth of Bainbridge seems overnight to have grown up, realized their responsibilities and taken the great step forward. The heart-felt wishes for success are extended to Bill Grow by all his many friends.