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Farewell Party for Maurice Colwell
Bainbridge News & Republican, April 23, 1942

A large group of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] friends, including the members of the Recreation Club, honored Maurice Colwell at a party in the local Central Hotel, Saturday, April 18.  The popular young man, who will leave at the end of this week for induction into the service of his country, was feted in great style and was surrounded by material and mental forms of congratulations.

A large table, decorated with flowers, was covered with elaborately wrapped gifts, all of which were duly opened by Maurice and which afforded the entire company many laughs. 
 
Charles Colwell, father of Maurice, rendered several vocal solos in his excellent bass, and was accompanied by his son, and the latter also played several piano solos.  Several variations were presented and group singing with Mr. Colwell was greatly enjoyed.  After an evening of singing and dancing, a delicious buffet supper of cold turkey and the trimmings was served at midnight.
 
A dramatic interruption was afforded when Officer Payne, in uniform, entered the room and issued a warrant for the arrest of the guest of honor.  The charges were based on abandonment and non-support of the Recreation Club Christmas Dance, the Woman's Club Flower Shows, the Local Hospital and the Interior Decorating problems.  Needless to say, a satisfactory settlement was made by which Maurice was not forced to serve any prison term.
 
In addition to the members of the Recreation Club, the following attended:  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colwell, Mrs. Mildred Lord, Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bradshaw, Dr. and Mrs. M. Torrence, of Harpursville; Dr. and Mrs. H.K. Salzberg, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. Robert White, Miss Virginia Blakeley and Miss Jean Slocum.  Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. F.A.Demeree were in charge of the event.
 
Farewell Party for Local Enlistees
Bainbridge News & Republican, April 30, 1942
 
On last Tuesday, Apr. 21, a farewell party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenstein for their son, Paul Rosenstein, and for Al Palmer, both of whom were inducted into the service this week.  Paul is the third son of the Rosensteins to answer the call of Uncle Sam.  His two brothers, Joseph, of the United States Army, and Robert, of the United States Navy, both volunteered their services before the outbreak of the present conflict.  Joseph has served considerable time in Hawaii and other ports and is now stationed at New Orleans, La.  Robert is a seaman aboard the U.S.S. North Carolina and at last reports was stationed in the Brooklyn Navy Yards. 
 
Paul tried for some time to enlist in the army but was turned down and it was with the greatest of joy that he received his acceptance into the Army last week.  His present address is Pvt. Paul Rosenstein, 1213 R.C., Co. C. Ft. Niagara, NY.
 
Among those who attended the party for the leaving youths were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leonard, Mr. and Mr.s Hermand Strasnicsak, Lester Andrews, D. Martin, Danny Perpelli, Charles Roider, Marion Hoadley, Elaine Risendorph, Barbara Seymour, Blanche Millus, Mrs. Ann Plosky, Dorothy and Alice Plosky and Marie Lese. 

T/5 Clifton Jackson Returns to Civilian Life
Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 29, 1945

T/5Clifton LaVerne Jackson, Service Co., 26th Tank Bn., was discharged Nov. 15 at the Hospital Center, Camp Edwards Mass.  Corporal Jackson was run over by a tank, while sleeping on the ground, last May in Czechoslovakia and has been confined to the hospital until two weeks ago.  He holds the European ribbon with two battle stars, Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal.

Jack Goad, Discharged from Army
Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 6, 1945

Jack P. Goad, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], serving with United States Army forces at Marburg, Germany, has received his discharge on points but is remaining in Germany as a civilian.  A brother, Clarence Goad, once a prisoner-of-war of the Germans, recently re-enlisted in the Army.  The family formerly resided in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

Cpl. Clarence B. Youngs Home form Burma-India
Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 6, 1945

Cpl. Clarence B. Youngs was discharged form the army Nov. 24, at Fort Dix, N.J., after serving 22 months in the Central Burma-India Theatre.  He wears the American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with two stars, Distinguished Service Unit Badge, and the Good Conduct Medal.
 
 
 


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