Obituaries (June 14)

The funeral of Tiffany Velmore Tryon was held Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the Lenz Funeral Home at Canajoharie, with the Rev. Shimer, of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating.  The deceased was born in Middleburg, Schoharie County, on March 10, 1878, the son of Jamimah and John Tryson, and spent most of his life in that vicinity where he worked as a farmer.  Having retired from the farm, Mr. Tryon was employed as a guard in the Sidney Scintilla plant, where he worked constantly since last September, making his home in Bainbridge with his daughter, Mrs. John Armstrong.  On Aug. 15, apparently in the best of health, Mr. Tryon retired for the evening. Subsequent cries from his room called John Armstrong to the bedside, where he found his father-in-law in the throes of a heart attack, evidently suffered in his sleep.  Aid proved useless and death followed quickly.  Surviving are five daughters, Miss Ethel Tryon, Mrs. Marion Oliver, Mrs. Esther Cottrell, of Canajoharie; Miss Dorothy Tryon, of Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. John Armstrong, of Bainbridge.  In attendance at the funeral were four of Mr. Tryon's fellow guards:  George Darrin, Lee Utter, Harry Hurlburt and Henry Yenson.  Interment was in Cobleskill Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

The community was shocked to learn of the death of Pearl Dorman Conrow, wife of Ralph Conrow, early Saturday morning, Aug. 29, at her home in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  She had not been in good health for some time, suffering from a chronic heart condition.  The night before she had been worse, and it was found necessary to call in the doctor, nevertheless her passing was very unexpected.  Mr and Mrs. Conrow were residents, of Guilford for many years.  She leaves two sisters in Guilford, Mrs. James Horton and Mrs. Ransome Ives, and another sister, Mrs. DeForest, in Oneonta, also a brother, Bert Dorman, of Newburgh.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1942]

After an illness of nearly two years' duration, Andrew Schriver, formerly of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Franks, Rockdale, on Tuesday, Aug. 25.  He was 79 years old.  Besides the daughter mentioned, he is survived by two sons, William and June Schriver, of Cannonsville; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Cranston, of Newburgh; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren The body was removed to Kays and Guy Funeral Parlors at Deposit and the services were conducted form the United church in Cannonsville of which he had long been a member.  The services were at 1 P.M. on Friday and interment was in the cemetery at Walton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1942]

Death From an Overdose of Medicine:  Dr. T.M. Mann, formerly of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], died in Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] on the 20th ult., from the effects of an overdose of medicine.  He had taken a severe cold the week previous, and on Sunday was quite ill; he sent for his partner, Dr. Mason, who found his left lower lung congested, and prepared some medicine, cautioning him against taking too large a dose.  Before leaving, Dr. Mason prepared some of Tilden's Extract of Gelseminum, which Dr. Mann was in the habit of taking, and again cautioned him about taking too large doses.  Dr. Mann took about one-half of the prescription at one dose, and some time after felt the ill effects.  His wife assisted him to bed, and applied remedies as he suggested.  Dr. Mason was called, who found him shaking under the effect of an overdose of the gelseminum and he soon died.  A Coroner's inquest was held and jury returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.  --Sherburne News  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 4, 1876]

Soldier News, August 1942

2nd Class Pharmacist

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 27, 1942

 

Ivor Bosket

 

Ivor Bosket of U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bosket, of Bainbridge.

 

11 from Troop C Have Enlisted

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 27, 1942

 

Since the advent of the war, 11 men, formerly attached to the Troop C division of the New York State Police, have enlisted and are now serving Uncle Sam.

 

Six former troopers have joined the Army, two entered the Coast Guard, two are now sailors and one is in the Marines.

 

The most recent enlistments were by Trooper Nicholas Obuhanich, B.C.I, and Trooper J.J. Benenati.  The former joined the Army and the latter, the Marine Corp.

 

The other men who are continuing to carry out their protection of the American people in a still more personal way than serving us at home are Trooper D.J. Soules, army military police; Sergt. C.A. Roach, lieutenant in the Army Air Corps; Trooper A.J. Buell, naval air service; Trooper J.A. Diffendale, army provost marshal's staff; Trooper J.P. Gonet, Army Air Corps; Trooper Milton Ratner, Army Air Corps; Trooper R.E. Chapman, Coast Guard; Trooper W.H. Kirker, Coast Guard; and Corp. D.R. Keown, Navy. 

 

Mary Brennan with Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 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 Brenna, who is the daughter of Joseph Brennan, 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 to the U.S. Army Nursing Corps.

 

Everett W. Bidwell Wounded at Midway

 

Close news of the war comes to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] from nearby Sidney where Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bidwell have received word that their son has been wounded three times in the battle of Midway and that he is now in the hospital where he is recovering.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Bidwell, East Main street residents, have received a letter from their son, Everett W. stating that he has been promoted to the rank of corporal, also chief mechanic of his plane.  Corporal Bidwell, serving with the Marines, who has just recovered from injuries received in the battle of Midway, informs his parents that the call for a volunteer unit came to his squadron and he was one of the number responding, after leaving for an undisclosed destination in a volunteer unit, somewhere in the Pacific.  The young soldier talked with his parents over the phone one day recently.  [Sidney Enterprise, Sept. 24, 1942]

 

Everett Bidwell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bidwell of East Main St. is spending a 25 day furlough in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  Aviation Gunner Bidwell has seen plenty of action since enlisting in the Marines in June, 1941 at the age of 17.  His Purple Heart award was presented to him by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz at a ceremony in the Hawaiian Islands and he also has two citations for action beyond the call of duty.  Like most of the boys who have seen action, Gunner Bidwell is very modest.  He has been given a choice of remaining in the United States and serving as an instructor or returning to active duty in the Pacific area.  According to Mr. Bidwell, there just isn't any trouble about the decision.  He's going back where the figuring is.  [Sidney Enterprise, Nov. 12, 1943]



Marriages (June 14)

Miss M. Louise Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Lewis, of 67 North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was married to Winston S. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.P. Nelson, of South Main street [Bainbridge, NY], Saturday at St. Peter's Church.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Moore, of Unadilla.  The couple was attended by Miss Louise Whitman, of Bainbridge, and Joseph Nelson, of Binghamton, brother of the bridegroom.  the bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of light blue, with white accessories and a corsage of pink rose buds.  The maid of honor was dressed in navy blue with white accessories and a corsage of yellow rose buds.  The mother of the bride was attired in beige with beige accessories and a corsage of bronze gladioli; and the mother of the bridegroom wore a light blue dress with white accessories and a corsage of peach gladioli.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents.  After returning from a trip to the Thousand Islands, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are at home to their many friends at 37 South Main street.  Mrs. Nelson is a graduate of the Bainbridge Central High School, Oneonta Normal and Columbia University; and she is a member of the Bainbridge Central School faculty.  Mr. Nelson is employed at the Scintilla Magneto Division of the Bendix Corp., Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mrs. John Casson, of 35 West Tennessee street, Skaneateles, has announced the marriage of her daughter, Miss Carolyn Casson, to Gordon Kendall Burton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burton, of this village.  The marriage was solemnized at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, at the bride's home with only the immediate families present.  The Rev. John B. Dobson, Jr., rector of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by Miss Kathryn Casson, of Skaneateles and Mr. Carson, U.S.N. Ph. M. 3/C, a friend of the bridegroom.  The bride was attired in a street length dress of white with a corsage of red and white roses.  Her maid of honor wore a street length dress of pink with a rose corsage.  Mrs. Burton taught languages in the local B.C.H.S. up until three years ago when she left to teach in the Redford School for Girls at El Paso, Texas, where she plans to continue teaching.  Mr. Burton is a Pharmacist's Mate, Third Class, United States Navy, and is assigned to the Chelsea Naval Hospital, Mass.  He has a brother, Pvt. William Burton, who is a member of the United States Army, stationed at Camp Stoneman, San Francisco, Cal.  Mr. and Mrs. George Burton and Miss Roberta Burton attended the wedding from Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Wendolin Mertz, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Margaret Mertz, to Warren Bennett Davy, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Davy, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place in St. Paul's Rectory, Jacksonville, Fla., in an afternoon wedding on Aug. 15, with the Rev. Henry J. Rotuge, chaplain of the United States Naval Reserve, officiating.  The couple was attended by Mrs. Mildred M. Ray and Thomas G. Cox, of the U.S. Marines.  The groom, a member of the U.S. Marines, stationed at Jacksonville, Fla., graduated from the Greene High School with the class of '35; Mrs. Davy, a graduate of the local Bainbridge Central High School, class of '40 returned to her home here and will continue to work in the Scintilla Magneto plant.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Puerile, of 27 Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Theresa Puerile, to Charles Anthony Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, of Nineveh.  Miss Puerile, a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, is employed as forelady at Scintilla Magneto Co., ,Sidney, and Miller, a graduate of Williamsburg High School, Brooklyn, is also employed at the Scintilla plant.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

Announcement was made last week of the engagement of Miss Margaret Gere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brewster Gere, of 1812 Euclid Ave, Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], to Graydon V. Cass, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cass, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Gere, a graduate of Nottingham High School, where she received the Bausch and Lomb Science Medal for excellence in the study of science, is a junior student at Cornell University and is a council member of the Cornell Independent Association.  During her high school years, she was editor-in-chief of the Nottingham "Citizen," and was the representative of New York State as the 1940 Good Citizenship Pilgrim in Washington, D.C.  Graydon, a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School with highest honors, also graduated form Cornell University in May of this year and at present is employed as bacteriologist in the research department of Crown Can in Philadelphia, Pa.  At college he was president of the Cornell Independent Association and a member of the Student council.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 27, 1942]

Miss Lillian I. Payne, daughter of Mrs. L.E. Payne, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Tech. Corporal Walter B. Shipman, son of Mrs. Martha Rider, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Community Methodist church of Wareham, Mass.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wilfred D. Hamilton, of Wareham. The couple was attended by Miss Hazel Gardner and Sergeant James B. Coffee. The bride wore a street length dress of navy blue with red and white accessories and a corsage of red roses and white baby's breath.  There was a reception at the headquarters of the 1st Battalion, 505th Regiment, Camp Edwards, Mass., where the huge wedding cake was served.  Mrs. Shipman is a graduate of Bainbridge Central  High School and Oneonta Normal.  For two years she has been a teacher at East Masonville, Sidney Central School system.  Corporal Shipman entered the service of "Uncle Sam" in March.  He was first stationed at Fort Eustis, Va., but was later transferred to Camp Edwards. on Sept. 1st he received his Sergeant's rating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 3, 1942]

Robert E. McClure, War Casualty, 1942

The first serviceman reported missing, connected with Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], is Corp. Robert Elzie McClure, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. McClure, of Windsor, R.D.1 [Broome Co., NY].  Corp. McClure was employed at the American Separator Co., Bainbridge, last Summer until his enlistment in the Air Corps.  He was a flight engineer in a B-17 bomber in the Battle of Midway, and after an Aug. 11 air engagement he was reported missing.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942]

Windsor Man Listed as Dead

Binghamton Press, Jan. 28, 1946

 

Robert E. McClure

 

Pvt. Robert E. McClure of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], missing since a B-17 raid on Rabaul, New Britain, more than three years ago, has been listed as dead by the War Department.  The soldier's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar D. McClure of Windsor, R.D.1, have received a communication from the War Department, explaining how their son met his death.  It reads in part:

 

"Information in the hands of the War Department indicates that your son was a crew member of a B-17 which left its base to attack the airport of Rabaul, New Guinea. 

 

"Shortly after reaching the target, the plane developed engine trouble and lagged behind the formation.  On the final approach to the target, the formation was attacked by a large number of enemy fighters.  Your son's plane sustained the brunt of the attack.  When leaving the target, the plane was seen to be losing altitude while fighting off an attack by enemy fighters.  This is the last available report concerning the fate of the bomber and its crew....

 

"Since no information has been received which would support a presumption of his continued survival, the War Department must now terminate your son's absence by a presumptive finding of  death."

 

Private McClure, who attended Windsor schools, enlisted in the army in October, 1941.  He was sent overseas in the summer of 1942.  He was reported missing on Aug. 31, 1942.  Private McClure, who was 21 when he took part in the raid on Rabaul, was born in Michigan and moved to Windsor with his family in 1930. 

 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Leon White and Mrs. Willard Allen, both of Binghamton, and Miss Lilas McClure of Windsor, and four brothers, Donald of Haslett, Mich., and Howard, Wayne and Merrill, all of Windsor.

Soldier News - 1942

 

Arrives Safely:  Mrs. Morris Winchell received a cablegram from her husband, Pvt. Morris Winchell, telling of his safe arrival with the A.E.F. somewhere in Great Britain.  He is well and the voyage was uneventful.  This was one of the largest contingents of American troops to be sent overseas.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

 

Farewell Party:  Mrs. Darwin Taft entertained at a farewell day, Sunday, in honor of her son, James, who leaves today, Thursday, for Fort Niagara, where he will begin service with the U.S. Army.  The guests included in addition to the immediate family, Mrs. Harland Gridley, of Cortland, Mrs. Martha Taft, and Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Taft.  James was presented with many useful gifts.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1942]

 

Local Police Officer Enlists in The Army

William Payne Granted Leave of Absence from Duties to Serve with Military Police

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 13, 1942

 

William Payne

 

Former Police Chief William "Bill" Payne left Friday of last week for Syracuse where he took his final examination prior to his entrance in the United States Army.

 

Officer Payne has been granted a leave of absence by the Village Board after having requested it, that he might volunteer his services to his country.  He expects to return to his job here after the war.

 

William Payne came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] from Walton [Delaware Co., NY], where he had been night policeman for the previous three and a half years, on May 1, 1939.  His successful record in Walton has been rivaled during his stay in Bainbridge and his presence will be missed by the local residents.

 

His training has included a special course on fingerprinting at the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, largest school of its kind in the world.  Chief Payne completed his course there in 1938.  In February of this year, Payne was granted time off to attend the F.B.I. Defense classes conducted in Binghamton and designed for police officers primarily.  Officer Payne attended these classes which specialized in War Duty, Office's Duty, Police communications, Traffic Control in Wartime and blackout, Police Personnel Problems and similar timely courses.

 

On August 1, "Bill's" leave began and on August 4 he enlisted in the army at Binghamton, tentatively assigned to the military Police Detachment.  The Bainbridge people wish Mr. Payne the best of success in his new work and look forward to seeing him back on his old beat again.

 

Dr. Ben L. Dodge to Enter the Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942

 

Dr. Ben L. Dodge, prominent young physician, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been summoned for duty in the U.S. Army and will report to Camp Edwards, Mass. August 31, where he will be assigned to his post.  He is one of the first medical men to be called from Chenango County.

 

Dr. Dodge, one of the only two doctors in t his community, came to this town in 1932 and purchased the property of the late Dr. Leal Perry, in West Main street, where he opened his office and has since resided.  He was graduated form Albany Medical College after having taken his pre-medical course at Colgate University.  He served his internship at the Genesee Hospital in Rochester.

 

Born in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], he is the son of Mrs. Lee Dodge and the late Dr. Dodge.  Like his father, Dr. Ben Dodge has been popular in Bainbridge and has won the respect of all of his friends.  Dr. Dodge is president of the Chenango County Medical Society.  He was responsiblee for the founding and organization of the local Conamore Nursing Home, and was active on the staff of the Bainbridge Hospital. 

 

Mrs. Dodge and their three children, Barbara, Gale and Lee, will remain at their home here.  Dr. Dodge will be greatly missed by his many friends and business acquaintances in Bainbridge, and he is wished the best of luck in his new field. 

 

James Stewart Now in Australia

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942

 

James Stewart, former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who has built up a record of adventure in the present war that fires the imagination of all is now serving with the Red Cross in Australia, as a field director.  "Jimmy," who survived the German sinking of the Zamzam while en route to Egypt, later made a thrilling escape from a prisoner's train and managed to reach America once more.  He is at present a resident of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], when he is not in some distant land as now.  He was on his way to the Orient when the attack on Pearl Harbor left him stranded in Australia, where he promptly joined the Red Cross and is now serving "Down Under."    



 





Obituaries (June 13)

Wednesday, July 22, occurred the death of Welton A. Dibble, a resident of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY] for the past two years.  He was on his way to work at the Scintilla Co., at Sidney, when stricken ill.  He was taken back to his home in Mt. Upton, but only lived one hour.  Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage.  Dr. R.F. Hust, of Mt. Upton, attended him.  Mr. Dibble was born Aug. 21, 1882, in the Town of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Harriett (Butts) and John A. Dibble.  Final rites were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Colwell Bros. Funeral Home, Bainbridge, the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford, officiating.  Burial was in East Guilford.  His widow survives.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

 

Olin Clapper, 51, an employee of the Rightway Restaurant, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was killed Sunday night when the car in which he was riding left the highway, crashed through a guard rail on Route 7 and ran wild for about 400 feet before overturning.  The accident which happened about a mile north of the Sidney Bridge, occurred when the car was apparently traveling at a high rate of speed.  Other passengers in the car were Calvin Null, 34, Army engineer, and Irving Brown, 48, of Sidney, who were seriously injured, and Raymond Hughes, 48, also of Sidney, who was slightly injured.  The accident was investigated by Troopers H.E. Sheppard and Fred C. Fordham, of Troop C with Troopers Bryan Stickles and Nicholas Obahanich of the B.C.1.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1942]

 

John T. Manchester

 

Veteran Resident Dies:  John T. Manchester, 57, of Bainbridge R.D. 3 [Chenango Co., NY], and a highway employee of the town of Bainbridge for 18 years, died at his home July 21.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1942]

 

Tiffany Velmore Tryon, 64, died Saturday night, Aug. 15, at 11:30 o'clock from a heart attack suffered in his sleep, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong, on Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Tryon, an employee of the guard division of the Scintilla Plant, retired at about 11 on Saturday night and was discovered in a coma by his son-in-law.  Mr. Armstrong summoned Dr. Danforth who arrived two minutes before the death occurred.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942]

 

Marriages (June 13)

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lewis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss M. Louise Lewis, to Winston S. Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.P. Nelson, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

 

VanValkenburgh-Sites:  Mr. and Mrs. William Sites announce the marriage of their daughter, Daisy Ellen, to Connelly Burgette VanValkenburgh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley VanValkenburgh, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by their pastor, the Rev. Harold E. Hammer, on June 24, in their church at Masonville.  The attendants were Miss Juanita Baker, of Beech Hill, and Allen Arno, of Harpursville, who leaves for camp this week.  Immediately following the ceremony, the bridal couple left for a trip to Buffalo, the Falls, and Crystal Beach, Canada.  They also attended the State Christian Endeavor Convention at Buffalo, to which they were delegates.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, Class of '42, and the groom is a graduate of Sidney High School, Class of '38.  He also graduated from the advanced shop course given by the Scintilla and is employed there.  Mr. and Mrs. Van Valkenburgh are making their home on his farm at East Masonville, which he recently purchased of his father.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

 

Knudson-Huber:  Saturday morning at 11 o'clock July 18, occurred the marriage of Betty Leight Huber, formerly of Manhasset, to Giltner J. Knudson, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  The marriage took place in the village of Manhasset, Nassau County, the Rev. Oscar Maddons officiating.  They were attended by M. Elizabeth Russell, of Fort Hills, and Lewis Knudson, of Ithaca.  They have already taken up their residence in the Glover Apartments on Main street, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Knudson is an engineer at the Bendix Aviation Co., and Mrs. Knudson has been home demonstration agent for the N.Y. State College of Home Economics.  Although they are newcomers in our village, we extend congratulations to them, and also a cordial welcome.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

 

The News has learned of the engagement of Miss Eloise Faatz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neal A. Faatz, of Weedsport [Cayuga Co., NY], to Corporal John Hilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Hilbert, of Oswego.  Miss Faatz, a graduate of Syracuse University, holds A.B., B.S., and L.S. degrees from that institution, and Corp. Hilbert, also graduated from Syracuse, holds a bachelor and master's degree and is affiliated with Sigma Phi Epsilon and with Delta Sigma Rho.  Miss Faatz was a member of Sigma Kappa.  Corp. Hilbert, former member of the faculty of Bainbridge Central High School, has many friends here.  He is now stationed at Camp Croft, S.C.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1942]

Miss Phyllis Louise Bump, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], and Tech. Sgt. George L. Starr, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were married Friday night at 8 o'clock in the Otego Presbyterian Church by the bride's grandfather, the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford, who 20 years ago married the bride's mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Bump, of Otego, and two years later baptized the bride and her brother.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attractive in a beige street length dress with brown accessories.  She wore a corsage of gardenias.  Her cousin, Miss Emily Bump, of Norwich, also dressed in a beige street length dress with brown and white accessories, was the bridesmaid.  Miss Betty Bump, younger sister of the bride, acted as flower girl.  Sgt. Starr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Starr, of 32 Chestnut street, Oneonta, was attended by his brother, Floyd Starr, of Roxbury.  Sheldon Bump, Jr., and Howard Wilson, of Long Island, were ushers.  Miss Eunice Groves, soloist, sang "O. Promise Me." A reception followed for about 40 guests, after which the couple left for a short trip to New York.  The groom's gift to the bride was a bracelet and her gift to the groom was a pen and pencil set.  The bridesmaid was given a vanity case, and the best man a billfold.  The ushers were given initialed coin knives.  The bride is a graduate of Otego school and is employed in the Wilber National Bank at Oneonta.  The groom is a graduate of Oneonta High School and is stationed at West Point.  Mr. and Mrs. Bump and family are former Guilford residents, Mr. Bump being manager of the Victory Chain Store when they lived here.  Congratulations and best wishes are extended to them. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 14, 1942] 

Miss Amy Palmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Palmer, of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], was married to Robert Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], last Saturday night at 8 o'clock in St. Paul Church at Sidney.  The Rev. Steele, rector of the church, performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by Renwick Parsons, brother of the bridegroom and Pearl Palmer.  The bride wore a gown of white satin and carried white rose buds.  Mrs. Grant, organist of the church, played the wedding march and "Oh Promise Me."  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the Bride's grandmother, Mrs. Frank Butts, of Bainbridge R.D.2.  The bridal couple was the recipient of many lovely gifts.  Mr. and Mrs. Parsons are both graduates of Bainbridge Central High School, and at the present time Mr. Parsons is employed at the America Separator Co.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942]

On Saturday, Aug. 15, Mr. and Mrs. Irving D. Horton, of 296 Main street, Binghamton [Brome Co., NY], announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth, to Ensign James G. Brady, D-M U.S.N.R., son of Dr. and Mrs. Guy H. Brady, of 87 Main street, Binghamton.  Miss  Horton graduated from Binghamton Central School, Dean Academy, Franklin, Mass.; and the Browne School of Business, Jamaica, L.I.  Ensign Brady is a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and the New York State Merchant Marine Academy.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 20, 1942]

Harold Payne Seeks Treasurer Nomination, 1942

Bainbridge Man to Seek Nomination

Local Voters Urged to go to the Polls for Primary Day Balloting, August 11th

Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 6, 1942

 

Harold L. Payne

 

Bainbridge voters are urged to exercise their right of franchise and go to the polls on Primary Day, August 11, where a fellow townsman, life-long resident and former postmaster, Harold L. Payne is a candidate for the office of County Treasurer.  Citizens of Bainbridge will remember Mr. Payne's many long years of service in the local post office and will cast their votes not only for a member of their community, but for a man whose record in public service speaks for itself.

 

Harold L. Payne was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], one of the eight children of Frank and Jennie B. Payne.  He received all of his education in the local school and in March, 1910, on the completion of his high school course, he entered the local post office.  In July of the same year, the office was advanced to the status of second class and Mr. Payne continued his work as clerk until 1924, when he was appointed postmaster during the administration of Calvin Coolidge.  He receives his second and third appointments under President Hoover. 

 

On July 10, 1917, Mr. Payne married Mabel Thompson the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Thompson, of Towanda, Pa.  Mrs. Payne was a member of the local school's faculty for five years.  Mr. and Mrs. Payne have a daughter, Mary T. Payne, who was graduated from Syracuse University.

 

Harold L. Payne continued as postmaster in the Bainbridge post office until April 1, 1936, when he was involuntarily separated from the service.  On the first of the following month, he was employed by Percy W. Woodruff, Commissioner of Public Welfare, Preston, as Veteran Investigator of Chenango County, performing social work in the department. 

 

In the summer of 1936, he was elected County Service Officer of the American Legion, a position which involved rehabilitation work among veterans. 

 

Mr. Payne was appointed County Commissioner for the Administration of State Veteran Relief Fund in 1940 and in October of the same year was appointed a member of the Oxford Selective Service Board by Governor Lehman. In this absolutely non-paying capacity, Mr. Payne has faithfully and conscientiously carried out his duties as he has seen fit.  A thankless job at best, and always subject to criticism, the man who undertakes a job of this sort is doing his country a service that cannot be measured in dollars and cents.  a member of the Slater-Silvernail Post of the American Legion Mr. Payne has had experience and knowledge necessary to take on this task and has done it well.

 

In addition to the above mentioned offices, Mr. Payne is a member of the Bainbridge Central School Board, is also a district director of the Town of Bainbridge, elected for a term of six years, is Past Master of the Bainbridge Masonic Lodge, F.&A.M., trustee of the Bainbridge Free library, and a member of the local branch of the American Legion.

 

These facts should be considered on Primary Day, August 11, when the polls are open from 12 noon to 9 P.M.  

 



Obituaries (June 12)

Judson H. Smith died Saturday at the home of his son, John H. Smith, in West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], after a brief illness.  Mr. Smith, who was a dairy farmer his entire life, had been a resident of West Bainbridge for 17 years.  Before coming to West Bainbridge he had resided in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. Born on November 2, 1865, he was the son of James and Carrie (Hicks) Smith, of Kattleville [Broome Co., NY].  The deceased is survived by his wife, Rosina Smith, two sons, John and Judson, Jr., of Bainbridge; three brothers, Grant Smith, of Bouckville; Fred Smith, of Bainbridge; and Bert Smith of Corning; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Patten and Mrs. Walter Moore, both of Binghamton; a grandson, Robert Smith, of West Bainbridge; and several nieces and nephews.  Services were held Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in Colwell's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Z. James Hall, of West Nichols, Pa., officiating.  The bearers were Fred Davis, Delton Dalrymple, Reginald Taylor and Joseph Mertz, all of West Bainbridge.  Burial was in the West Bainbridge Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1942]

Walter George Dungey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], R.D. 1, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 9.  Death was due to general Peritonitis.  He was born Sept. 25, 1885, in the Town of Sangersfield [Madison Co., NY], the son of Emily (Ralph) and Albert Dungey.  His parents were born in England.  He has operated a farm in Guilford for the past six years.  His widow, formerly Minnie Burton, survives.  Final rites were held Saturday, July 11, Seymour and Son, of Oxford in charge.  Burial in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1942]

Melvin DeForest, 74, of East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was fatally injured last Friday afternoon when a load of hay on which he was riding was struck by an automobile, throwing him to the highway.  Mr. DeForest, who was employed on the Edgar Hyatt farm, died Saturday morning in the Fox Memorial Hospital after suffering a fracture of the right jaw, right arm, left ribs; punctured wound in neck and possible fracture of the skull.  Horace Hyatt, 15, who was also on the wagon, sustained bruises and scratches.  Thomas J. Benenati, of Norwich, driver of the car, who was returning home form work at the Scintilla, stated to troopers that as he was attempting to pass the load of hay it made a sharp turn to the left into a driveway, and that he was unable to avoid the wagon  Investigation was made by Cpl. F. Van Buskirk, Troopers A.M. Whitney and W.M. Mossman.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  July 16, 1942]

John T. Manchester, 57, succumbed last Thursday afternoon, at 3:30 P.M. to a shock suffered the previous Monday.  His health had been failing rapidly for the past six weeks.  On the Wednesday following the shock, he lost consciousness and never regained it.  Mr. Manchester was born at Westville, Town of Middlefield, on Mar. 26, 1885, the son of Helen Kemp Manchester and George Manchester.  About 20 years ago, he went to work for Fred Robbins on the farm and two years later began to work on the town highways also under Mr. Robbins.  He continued to work for the town until three weeks ago, when he was forced to quit because of his poor health.  The deceased was a member of Susquehanna Lodge of the Masons at Bainbridge from 1926 until about 1930.  He was well respected by all who knew him and all who worked with him.  On Sept. 25, 1937, he was married to Hazel Welden, who survives him.  Surviving also, are two step-brothers, Robert and Leland Manchester, of Schenevus; two step-sisters, Mrs. Margaret E. Mead, of Charlotteville, and Miss Frances Manchester, of Schenevus; a step-mother, Mrs. Minnie Manchester, a sister, Mrs. Henry Barrett, of Middlefield; a cousin, Calvin Upham, of Hempstead, L.I., all of whom deeply mourn his passing.  Funeral arrangements were made by Colwell Brothers, of Bainbridge, and the body was later taken to Schenevus where the funeral was held in the Tillapaugh Funeral Home. The Rev. Miller, of the Westville Baptist Church, officiated.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  July 30, 1942]

Marriages (June 12)

Word has been received of the marriage, on July Fourth, of Lee Bennett of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], and Mrs. Pearl Green, also of Greene, in Whitney Point.  Mr. Bennett is a former resident of this vicinity and is the father of Mrs. Edward Gliha.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Myers announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Helen Antonia Myers, to Donald E. Springsteen, of Hackensack, N.J.  Helen Myers is the daughter of William Lambert Myers, of Bainbridge and Albany.  Donald Springsteen was educated at the Mount Hermon School, and is now with the Curtis Wright Co., of New Jersey.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Springsteen, of Hackensack, where Mr. Springsteen is connected with the Hackensack Record. The marriage will take place in August.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. J. Cornelius Van Houten announce the marriage of their daughter, Martha Elizabeth, to Russell Charles McCall on Saturday July 11, at LaGrange, Ga.  Mr. McCall, who is now in the service, was formerly in the meat department at the American Store.  [Bainbridge News & Repulbican, July 16, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham announced the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Anne, to Joseph Brock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brock, of Skaneateles [Onondaga Co., NY], at a picnic dinner held at their home, Sunday, July 19.  Betty graduated from Bainbridge Central High School in 1938 and has since completed two years at Syracuse University.  She is now a Senior in the Syracuse Memorial Hospital Training School and is this year president of Azenda Honorary Society.  Mr. Brock graduated form Skaneateles High School in 1936 and is now associated with his father on their farm on Skaneateles Lake.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1942]

Sunday afternoon, July 19, at 3:30 o'clock, at St. Mark's Church, Teaneck, N.J., occurred the marriage of Marjorie Alice Potts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Potts of Teaneck, to Dr. Anthony Wayne Sylstra, of Pearl River, brother of N.L. Sylstra, of Guilford.  The officiating minister was the Rev. L.F. Nichols, rector.  The small but beautiful church was decorated with summer flowers.  The bride was most attractive in net over white satin, full length veil and carried white roses.  Her attendants wore blue and pink mousseline de soie and net caps.  Their flowers were pink roses and forget-me nots.  the best man was Richard Sylstra, of Midland Park, N.J., brother of the groom.  The men in the wedding party wore white linen.  Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Elks Club House, Hackensack, N.J.  The bride is not known in Guilford, but the groom is a resident of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. He is a graduate of Peddie Prep School, Heightstown, N.J., Cornell University, class of 1941.  Since completing his college course he has served on the staff of the Veterinary Hospital at Pearl River.  Best wishes are extended to them for  happy future.  They are spending their honeymoon at Lake George.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 23, 1942]

In the First Baptist Church, at 1 o'clock this afternoon, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Mary M. Mosenthin and Donald Allnatt, both of this city [Little Falls, NY].  The Rev. Charles B. Allnatt, pastor of the church and father of the groom, performed the nuptial ceremony.  The church was decorated with ferns and white hydrangeas tastefully arranged.  The bride was given in marriage by her father, while Miss Janet Newport and William Werner of this city were maid of honor and best man.  Misses Gertrude Tiedman and Caroline Love were bridesmaids, and Edward Fulmer, this city, and Dalton Kellog, of Georgetown, N.Y., were ushers.  The bride was attractive in a gown of brocaded marquisette, fashioned along princes lines, with long circular train.  Her veil was of silk illusion, of finertip lenth, attached to a tiara of orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of gladioli.  The maid of honor wore white net, over taffeta, with a green tiara and shoulder length veil. She carried pink roses tied with green ribbon.  The bridesmaids wore similar gowns of frosted organdy, with Miss Tiedman in pink, and Miss Love in blue.  Each wore a matching tiara and shoulder length veil.  Both carried colonial bouquets of mixed flowers.  The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Mosenthin, 22 Loomis street, is a graduate of the local high school. The groom, son of the Rev.  and Mrs Charles B. Allnatt, 2 Dale Place, also was graduated from the local high school, and is a member of the Royal Cnadian Air Force, stationed at Chatham, New Brunswick, Can.  A reception followed the ceremony, in the church parlors after which the couple left for a honeymoon at Hatch Lake. They will take up their residence in Canada.--From Little Falls Evening Times, Thursday, July 9.  The Rev. Allnatt is a former pastor of the Bainbridge Baptist Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

Miss Barbara Lester Kirby of Ithaca, daughter of Mrs. John Reuben Kirby, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY],was married last Thursday to Lieutneant (j.g.) Carlisle Moore, U.S.N.R., son of Mrs. Elizabeth Conover Moore, of New York City, and of Herbert Hill Moore, of Ashville, N.C.  The ceremony was performed in Sage Chapel, Cornell University, by the Rev. James A.G. Moore. A reception took place at Willard Straight Hall, the Cornell student union.  The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Ralph W. Kirby, of Bainbridge.  Mrs. Bruno Roehrl was her sister's matron of honor, and Craig Thompson was best man.  Ushers were Cornelius Kaylor, Fred O. Waage and M.L. Hulse.  The bride, Cornell '34, is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi.  she has been on the staff of Willard Straight Hall for four years.  Lieutenant Moore was graduated in 1933 from Princeton, where he was elected to Terrace Club. He formerly taught English at Cornell, and last year was assistant professor of English at Michigan State college. The couple will go south on their wedding trip,--From New York Herald Tribune, July 24, 1942  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 30, 1942]

Ryan & Fairbanks Army Officers, 1942

Now Army Officers

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 16, 1942

 

James Ryan and Paul Fairbanks

 

Bainbridge residents will surely recognize the two bright-eyed lads on this week's front page as two Eagle Boy Scouts of Troop 52, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who proudly posed in their splendor some time in the year 1935 right after they had been chosen, on credits of ability and merit, to represent their Scout Troop at the annual Boy Scout Camporee held in Washington, D.C.  At the time they posed for this picture the boys did not know that their trip would be cancelled, as was the whole Camporee, due to an epidemic of infantile paralysis in the nation's capital, and their pride in their accomplishment is clearly reflected on their faces.

 

The timely thing about this picture is the fact that both of these boys, Eagle Scouts in their boyhood, are now lieutenants in the United States Army, and the only two lieutenants from Bainbridge.  The boys, of course, are First Lieutenant James F. Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.F Ryan, and Second Lieutenant Paul D. Fairbanks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fairbanks.

 

Paul D. Fairbanks graduated from Bainbridge Central High School in June, 1935,.  During his years in school, Paul was an active member of the Boy Scouts, was an apt bugler, and soon graduated to the rank of an Eagle Scout, and was also an assistant scoutmaster.  On completion of his high school course at Bainbridge, Paul took a post graduate course at Swarthmore High School at Swarthmore, Pa.  In the Fall of 1936, he entered the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., where he remained for three years in the department of Social Science.  In March of 1941, he was inducted into the United States Army and received his basic training in the armored force at Fort Bragg, N.C.  From there he was transferred to Ft. Blanding, Fla., where he participated in two maneuvers one in Louisiana and one in South Carolina.  In both campaigns Paul served on the headquarters staff as assistant to the major in charge of the maps and reports in connection with them.  In January of this year, Corp. Fairbanks was assigned to Camp Shelby, La., and while there, was notified that he had been selected to take training in preparation for an officer's commission.  He was then transferred to the Officers' Candidate School at Fort Knox, Ky., in March, 1942.  On July, 1942, he was graduated receiving the commission of Second Lieutenant, a ceremony which his parents attended at his camp in Kentucky.  On receiving his commission, Lt. Fairbanks accompanied his parents back home for a  10-day furlough after which he was assigned to duty in the Third Division at Camp Polk, La. 

 

James F. Ryan graduated from Bainbridge Central High School in June, 1937, after having spent most of his school days as a member of the local Scout Troop.  He, too, was an Eagle Scout and was active in assisting the Scout Masters to enlarge and improve on the Troop which was then just beginning to become really organized.  In the fall of 1937, "Jim" entered St. Bonaventure's College, St. Bonaventure, where he followed the pre-medical course and was a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps where he received the training that made him eligible for  his commission on graduating.  While in college, Jim was a member of the Alpha Kappa Mu Fraternity, was active in athletics, a member of the band, and also served on the officers' board of the Student Senate.  He excelled at his studies and was mentioned in the National Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities on account of his scholastic ability.  In June, 1941, he graduated form Bonaventure College and received his commission as Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery on June 6, after having completed his R.O.T.C. requirements by serving six weeks at Pine Camp, where he experienced maneuvers training.  He was assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., on Aug. 10, of last year, and was attached to the Third Regiment, Field Artillery, where his work was connected with the training of selectees.  Excelling at his new work, his superior officers soon recognized his worth and in March of 1942, the News received a communication from Ft. Bragg notifying us that Lt. Ryan had been appointed to the staff of Headquarters of the Third Regiment as aide de campe to Col. O.M. Moore.  At present Lt. Ryan is still stationed at Ft. Bragg. 

 

This brings to the present the history of two Boy Scouts, both of whom repeatedly have stated, that their training in Troop 52 did much for them that helped them later in their lives. They each took their Scout training seriously and excelled at it, becoming two of the very few Eagle Scouts that Bainbridge has ever had  And when modern times indicated that the military was the necessary mode, they left their other plans and took their Army life seriously, and continually excelling at this, we leave them with new work, new fields and always the promises of further advancements for two such able young men at Lts. Fairbanks and Ryan. 

 

 

 

 





BCHS Class of 1937 - Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1937

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1937

 

Ruth Doolittle

 

To you, Ruth, the quiet maiden of our class, our fondest hopes and best wishes.  You will "do much."

Roger Dix

 

To Roger we are deeply indebted for the success of many of our class projects.  You are always willing to help, Roger.  The world needs people like yourself. 

Stuart Friedel

 

Step right up, folks, and meet Stuart, the star of accounting.  We wish you a happy future in this field of work.

Allen Harman

 

Rattle, rattle!  Here comes Gus and his Ford.  He has furnished the class with a taxi, and has been of service in many ways,  We are hopeful about your future, Al. 

Everett Herrick

 

Though Everett has silent ways, he has brought much satisfaction to the class.  His football career is notable.  Good luck, Everett!

Marguerite Hine

 

"Micky" is a busy little girl.  She is in and out almost before you realize she is there.  She is always helpful.  Happiness to you.



Obituaries (June 11)

Rose Wiles Pellow, 69, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Showalter, on Monday.  Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she was the daughter of James and Lyda (Moon) Wiles.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the Showalter home.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1942]

 

Elizabeth B. Bond, aged 27 years, 4 months and 5 days, died in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, May 28, after weeks of intense suffering.  She was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], the daughter of the late Frank H. Bond and Mary Dressle Bond.  Elizabeth was a graduate of the Guilford Central School in the Class of 1935.  She is survived by her mother Mary Dressie Bond; her sister, Ella M. Bond, and by several uncles, aunts and cousins.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,June 11, 1942]

 

Mrs. Lulu Dardis, of Detroit, who was called to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] by the death of her brother, Don C. Pratt, was stricken with a heart attack at the home of her sister, Mrs. Leo Wheeler, South Main street, Sunday.  The Pratt family had planned a reunion in honor of Mrs. Dardis and about an hour before the picnic she was stricken.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1042]

 

Frank Butts passed away at his home on Monday, June 8, following a shock.  He had been in poor health for several months.  The deceased was one of a family of six children, the son of Darius and Emily Edson Butts and was born in Davenport [Delaware Co., NY] on Sept. 1, 1871.  He was united in marriage to Amy Barnes on Aug. 16 in 1893.  To them three sons and one daughter have been born.  The sons have also passed on and he is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Palmer, of Bainbridge, and three grandchildren, Wesley Butts, of Franklin Depot, and Pearl and Amy Palmer, of Bainbridge; and three step-brothers, Clarence and Harvey Butts, of Bainbridge; and Harold Butts, of Deposit.  Frank Butts died on the farm where he had lived for 33 years.  The deceased was a kindly man and respected by all who knew him.  He was devoted to his home and family, leading an industrious life but always finding time to do a favor for a neighbor or friend; he was honest in all his dealings; and is one who will long be missed by family and friends.  The many beautiful floral tributes bore testimony to the love and esteem in which he was held in the community.  The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, June 11, at 2 o'clock in the Colwell Brothers' Funeral Chapel.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, pastor of the Baptist Church of Bainbridge, officiated.  Burial was in the family plot in Masonville Cemetery. [Delaware Co., NY]  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1942]

STOCKWELL--In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on Thursday, Feb. 3d, 1876, Mrs. Sarah Stockwell, aged 63 years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 12, 1876]

 

Soldier News - June 1942

More Young Men Join the Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1942

 

The young men of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] have responded to the call and this week finds the youthful population of the town slowly and steadily diminishing as another group of enthusiastic Americans complete or have completed their plans for enlistment in the various branches of service of the United States.

 

Included in the group of fellows are four former classmates who graduated together in 1940 from Bainbridge Central High School--Bryce Wilcox, the son of Fayette Wilcox, who left Tuesday for the U.S. Navy; Henry J. Gardner, Jr., son of Henry Gardner, who also left Tuesday for the Navy; John L. Burgin, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burgin, of Franklin, formerly of Bainbridge, who leaves for the Navy next week; and Ivor Bosket, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bosket, who left Monday, another new Navy man.

 

All four of these boys figured actively in sports and extra-curricular activities during their years in high school.  Bryce and "Hank" Gardner both played football, basketball and baseball with gusto and were valuable additions to the sports department of the school.  Ivor was a member of the band, football manager, played baseball and is as well known for his dramatic ability as well as his music and athletic prowess.  He played important parts in the Senior Play of 1940 as well as in the Contest Play which won first prize for the section in his last year of school.  In addition to this, he was a member of the Echo Staff and was invaluable in editing the yearbook.  John Burgin, known as "Berg" to his friends, was also a popular member of the younger set of town.  He was vice-president of his Freshman Class, played baseball, basketball, football, participated in several track meets, was member of the Echo Staff, sang in the Glee Club, a member of the Art Club, played in the school band, was Football Manager and played in tennis tournaments.  "Berg" was known in school for his easy-going ways and humor. 

 

Prior to their enlistment the four boys had all been employed, Bryce at the Casein Co., John at the Separator, "Hank" at the Casein and Ivor at Noyes' Drug Store. 

 

In addition to these four schoolmates, Stirling Hodge, John Newcott and Reginald Nichols,  all Bainbridge men, have volunteered their services for Uncle Sam.

 

Stirling Hodge, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hodge, left last Monday for the U.S. Navy.  Prior to his enlistment this popular local boy had attended B.C.H.S., where he, too was an active participant in baseball, football, tennis, and basketball.  On leaving school he was employed in the American Separator which he later left to work at the Scintilla. 



 

John Newcott outstanding athlete of this area, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Newcott, of Peckville, Pa., has enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guards and will leave today, Thursday, for the induction center.  He is a graduate of Peckville High School.  "Johnny," as he is known to all his friends, was prominent in baseball and basketball.  He pitched on the Bainbridge baseball team in the Binghamton Sun League for two years.  Two years ago, while pitching with Deposit, he defeated "Red" LaFlamme of the Albany team at Downsville.  Last season he was quarterback of the Sidney Cardinals, semi-pro football team.  He was a speedy backfield man, a good pass receiver and a fine blocker. Under his guidance he lead the team through the season, undefeated.  He was employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co. before enlisting.  Johnny also has a brother in the Coast Guards, and has a sister, Miss Martha Newcott, who also resides in Bainbridge.  Last Thursday night, John was given a farewell party by Mrs. Reno Smith and Mrs. Arthur Wearne at the home of Mrs. Smith.

 

Stirling Hodge Joins Naval Air Corps

Bainbridge News & Republican,  June 18, 1942

 

Stirling Hodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hodge left Monday of this week for Albany where he underwent his final examination and was accepted into the United States Navy Air Corps as a mechanic.  A large group of friends accompanied Stirling to the local railroad station on Monday morning to wish him luck as he boarded the train for this new job with Uncle Sam.  Prior to his enlistment, Stirling had been employed at the Scintilla and had previously attended B.C.H.S. where he was active in football and other athletics.  Stirling has the good wishes of all his friends who admire his spirit. 

 

Russell Elander Joins Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1942

 

Russell Elander, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Elander, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], left Monday for Albany to be assigned to a post after having enlisted in the United States Navy.  Known to all his friends as "Rusty," he had graduated from the Bainbridge Central High School after having starred on the B.C.H.S. football and basketball teams during his four years of high school.  In 1935, Russell joined the United States Navy and served a term of four years during which time he became adept in Frist Aid.  On completion of his four years of service, "Rusty" moved to Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where he became a popular resident and for the past three years was employed nights as First Aid man at the Scintilla Magneto Corp.  His fellow workers, who will miss "Rusty's" good natured manners, presented him with a very generous purse before his leaving, Monday.  Russell returns to the Navy with two higher ratings than when he first emerged, now being a second class pharmacist.  Mrs. Elander, the former Miss Helen Bartlett, of Sidney, and their two children, Harvey Bruce and Lee Russell, will remain in their home in Sidney until Russell's post has been designated.  

Marriages (June 11)

Mr. and Mrs. George Fisk were given a surprise party Friday evening on the occasion of their 40th wedding anniversary.  Invited by their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wesson Packer, to dinner at the Dairy Kitchen, they arrived to find a party of friends ready to help them celebrate the event.  Following the dinner, which featured a large wedding cake, the guests returned to the Fisk home on Bixby street for an evening of bridge.  The guests of honor were presented with a gift; the Rev. S.E. Heath making the presentation and extending the best wishes of the guests.  Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. Packer, the Rev. and Mrs. S.E. Heath, Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Roider, Mr. and Mrs. James Ireland, Mrs. and Mrs. G.E. Howland, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Hovey, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Finch, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dix, Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Carris, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Tuckey and Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Peckham.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 18, 1942]

 

Baskets of pale pink roses and summer greenery decorated First Methodist Church when Miss Marian J. Peckham became the bride of Dale H. Wade at 5 P.M. Sunday.  Miss Peckham is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Peckham, Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], and Mr. Wade is the son of Edgar A. Wade, Oakland, Calif.  The bride was given in marriage by her father before an altar lighted by cathedral candles.  The Rev. Dwight S. Large, pastor, read the service before 200 friends and relatives of the couple.  Mrs. Ethel Moody sang "Ich Liebe Dich" (Grieg), accompanied by Mary Van Valkenburg Bragg.  Mrs. Bragg played the bride's Oberlin College hymn softly as the couple exchanged vows.  The bride wore a white chiffon gown with a heart shaped neckline edged with seed pearls.  The sleeves were pointed over the hands and the gown had a long train.  Her three-quarter length  veil was of illusion and fell from a lace tiara edged with pearls.  White Iris centered the bridal bouquet of white roses.  Mrs. Harry Ingell, Jr., was matron of honor.  She wore a maize chiffon gown with short puffed sleeves and a bouffant skirt.  Pleated frills trimmed the sheer skirt.  She wore yellow roses.  Harold Bauman was best man.  Ushers were Harry Ingell, Jr., and Donald Peckham, brother of the bride.  Mr. Peckham is a student at Oberlin college.  For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Peckham chose a poudre blue lace gown and white accessories.  Pink roses and stephanotis formed her corsage.  A reception for 100 guests was held in Wesley hall following the rites.  A tiered wedding cake centered the long table.  At either end were silver bowls of pale pink roses and other summer flowers.  Ivory tapers were in silver candle holders.  Members of the Orpheus Society served the guests.  When the couple left on a wedding trip, Mrs. Wade was wearing a brown sheer crepe overskirt with a white sheer frock.  Her hat was brown and other accessories white.  She pinned the white iris form her bridal bouquet to the shoulder of her traveling ensemble.  Mrs. Wade is organist at First Methodist Church.  Mr. Wade is at the United State Naval Training Station, San Diego, Calif.--Port Huron Times Herald.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 2, 1942]

Lucy T. Delello

 

 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucy T. to Larry Argiro, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Argiro, of 608 North Townsend street, Syracuse, at a dinner for the immediate family, Saturday, June 27.  Miss Delello attended Bainbridge Central School and is at present engaged as a forelady in Scintilla Magneto.  Mr. Argiro is a graduate of the college of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, where he was affiliated with Sigma Chi Alpha, Fine Arts honorary, and Kappa Phi Kappa, education honorary.  He was a member of the Bainbridge High School faculty where he had charge of the Art Department.  Mr. Argiro has left for Camp Belvior, Virginia, where he will receive his basic training preliminary to his assignment to a camouflage school. [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1942, July 16, 1942]

 

A beautiful June wedding took place in the Sacred Heart Church at Utica [Oneida Co., NY], June 27 at 11 A.M. when Miss Ruth Cotter, daughter of Mrs. Cecil Doolittle, of 2207 Highland avenue, Utica, became the bride of Charles John Odell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Odell, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  the bride, who was given in marriage by a cousin, Harold Porter, wore a white flowered marquisette gown, 3/4 length sleeves and a full length train.  She wore a long veil, with orange blossom tiara and carried white roses.  Miss Marie Suskie, as maid of honor, wore a pink marquisette dress.  Her flowers were mixed garden flowers.  The bridesmaids were Miss Rita Cotter, sister of the bride, and Miss Edna Bialis.  Miss Cotter wore a yellow marquisette dress with a flowered tiara. Miss Bialis had a blue marquisette gown, with a blue flowered tiara and a bouquet of mixed garden flowers.  Carol Grieneder, flower girl, wore a white net dress with flowers fastened to the net. Raymond Zimmer was best man and John Eichlorn and Tom Suskie, schoolmates of the bride, were ushers.  Mrs. Cecil Doolittle, mother of the bride, wore a pink lace dress with yellow corsage, and accessories to match.  The groom's mother wore a baby blue silk Jersey dress with a pink corsage and white accessories.  Wedding marches were rendered on the organ by Joe Enfield.  A reception for 60 was held at the bride's home and a wedding breakfast was served.  The bride and groom visited the bride's grandmother at Ogdensburg Hospital while on their wedding trip.  Mr. and Mrs. Odell will reside near Guilford as soon as the house is completed.  [Bainbridge News & Republica,  July 9, 1942] 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Glenn, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Margret, to Lieut. Charles Storer Scovil, son of Mrs. J. deLancey Scovil and the late Rev. J. DeLancey Scovil.  Miss Glenn is a graduate of the Utica Free Academy and attended the School of Related Arts and Sciences.  Lieutenant Scovil is a graduate of DeVaux School, Niagara Falls, and received his commission as second lieutenant at Fort Monmouth, N.J., in June.  He is now stationed at Frost Jackson, S.C.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1942]

 

The marriage of Sherriff Alley and Miss Harriet Alger, both of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], took place Sunday at 1:15 P.M., at the Methodist parsonage in Bainbridge.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hodges, of Sidney.  Mr. and Mrs. Alley will make their home in East Masonville.  They both work in the Scintilla plant, at Sidney.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Petley announce the engagement  of their daughter, Clara Louise, to Carl Toby Hovey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hovey, of Kirby street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take palce in the late Summer.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 9, 1942]

Florence Bliss Ends Teaching Career, 1942

Florence P. Bliss Ends Teaching Career

Had Guided Students for Over Decade and a Half

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 25, 1942

 

When the Fall term of Bainbridge Central High School [Chenango Co., NY] begins there will be a vacancy in the faculty that no replacement can cover.  For it is virtually impossible to replace over a decade and a half of devotion to duty and charges such as continuously given by Florence Price Bliss, who, this June, has retired permanently from the teaching profession  Mrs. Bliss, under whose guidance hundreds of pupils prepared to take the eventful step from Junior High to High School, has been forced to render her resignation due to illness, and will receive a disablement pension, her rightful reward for many long years of labor.

 

Florence Price Bliss graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1917 and then spent the next year teaching in the Bristol District, after which she entered Syracuse University for a year and a half of training, followed by the formal completion of her education in the Oneonta Normal School from which she graduated in 1923.  On leaving the Normal, Mrs. Bliss continued to teach in the Bristol District for four years until 1928 when she joined the faculty of the local Bainbridge School, instructing in the Junior High.

 

In 1935, Mrs. Bliss was stricken with "creeping paralysis" and was taken to New York City where her ailment was definitely diagnosed as multiple sclerosis.  Despite her disablement, she continued her teaching and in the years  1936-37 was given the less arduous position of teacher in the Newton Hollow District.  The next year, however, found her joyfully welcomed back to B.C.H.S. where she has constantly taught since then.  Her remarkable courage, her ability to remain the smiling, helping "Mrs. Bliss," loved by all her pupils, have won this true teacher the admiration and respect of all.  The students she taught will never forget her.  The individual attention she gave to her pupils, the special aid to problems, both personal and scholastic and her understanding ways are all traits of Mrs. Bliss.  It is something to win the respect of a disinterested pupil but to win his love is an accomplishment and in her years of teaching, Mrs. Bliss has done this often.  Constantly improving her own knowledge as well as that of her pupils, she took extension courses form Syracuse University and attended numerous summer sessions at Oneonta Normal. 

 

In addition to the students the faculty, too, has loved Mrs. Bliss.  Her fellow workers have also realized their colleague's worth and she always occupied the highest point of their esteem.  the faculty, in a body, have presented Mrs. Bliss with a beautiful coffee table, a material offering of their sentiments.

 

The following verses have been contributed by a local friend of Mrs. Bliss.

 

A Tribute

Florence Price Bliss

 

"All day beside her desk she sits to teach

The youth; to sow the seed of truth and tend

The growing plant; the tender twig to bend,

To train, to trim.  Her aim the mind to reach

And waken, stir to life the soul.  Her end

Not wealth, or fame, or power, but so to spend

Her life that it shall count for common weal

In helping humankind still to ascend.

 

Content is she her pupils forth to send

To find in all the fields their treasures rare,

Knowing that they who seek the best befriend

Themselves and learn to sympathize and share,

Thus character is formed and lives reveal

The goal and glory of her high ideal."



Obituaries (June 10)

Donna Lee Bennett, 17-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett, of Portsmouth, N.H., died in the Portsmouth Hospital Wednesday night of last week as the result of a truck accident.  Little Donna wandered away from her home at a trailer camp and was struck by a truck delivering ice at the camp about 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.  She suffered a brain injury which caused her death.  Her father is employed by the Land Construction Co.  She is survived by her parents, three brothers, David, 8; Carl, 6; and Dick, 4; and her grandmother, Mrs. Clara Bennett, of Bainbridge.  The body was brought to Bainbridge where services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating,  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 14, 1942]

 

Mrs. Austin Cuyle was Bainbridge's [Chenango Co., NY] first blackout victim, when she succumbed Monday night, as the aftermath of an attack of cerebral apoplexy, brought on by hysteria and panic caused by the blackout.  It is reported that, when the blackout first began, Mr. Cuyle went out the front door and Mrs. Cuyle out the back door of their home on Kirby street.  The former, returning into the house locked the front door behind him,  Mrs. Cuyle, meanwhile, walked around the house, and up the front steps to enter the front door.  On finding the door locked, she became panicky, and pressed by the darkness, ran back around to the rear door which she entered to collapse on the sofa, crying to her husband that "the darkness is smothering me."  It is believed that her over-wrought nerves, and her previous weakened condition from illness, together with her sudden fright at being locked out in the dark caused her to suffer the attack which ended her life.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 28, 1942]

 

Edna Dewey Cuyle, 60, died Monday evening, May 25, at about 11 o'clock after suffering an attack of apoplexy two hours previous.  She was stricken during the blackout, apparently the result of becoming frightened due to the darkness.  Mrs. Cuyle will be remembered for her fine needlework.  A few years ago, she was awarded two State Fair prizes, a first prize for a hooked wall hanging and a second prize for a hooked rug.  Her fondness for flowers was apparent by her well-kept garden.  Born in Wayne County, on Aug. 29, 1881, she was the daughter of W. Romeyn and Julia (Pratt) Dewey.  At an early age, Mrs. Cuyle went to live with her grandmother in Cobleskill, after the death of her mother.  On Oct. 4, 1905. she was united in marriage to Austin Cuyle in Oneonta.  She was a member of Bridgehanna Rebekah Lodge No. 427.  Before coming to Bainbridge in 1914, she had spent most of her life in Oneonta and Binghamton.  The deceased is survived by her husband, a daughter, Helen Cuyle Sheffield, and grandson, Peter Sheffield, of New York City; her father, W. Romeyn Dewey; stepmother, Mrs. Ella Dewey, of Oneonta; two half sisters, Mrs. Joseph McCarthy and Mrs.  Harry Root, both of Oneonta; and two brothers, Raymond Dewey, of Binghamton; and Harold Dewey, of Oneonta.  Services were held at Colwell's Chapel on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating. The many flowers denoted the high esteem in which she was held. The body was placed in the vault with burial to take place later in the Summer.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 11, 1942]

 

Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY]:  Passed away, Jan. 31st, with a humble but firm reliance on his Saviour, Mr. Russell Clark of this village aged 78 years.  Such is the brief record of the departure form tthis mortal scene of one of our oldest and most respected citizens and an honored and useful member of the church.  For the reward of his self abundant and loving labor he had gone to receive from Him who will render to every man according to his deeds.  His funeral sermon will be preached in the Congregational church in this village on Sunday morning, 6th inst.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 5, 1876]

 

Henry M. Flint, General Superintendent of the New York and Oswego Midland Railway, who was injured in the accident on that road last week Wednesday when an engine and snow plow went through the Willoemock River bridge, died Monday evening at Westfield, Delaware county.  Out of nine persons injured he was the only one seriously hurt.  He was an experienced and successful railroad manager, and was the first to make the bankrupt Midland road pay expenses.  He resided at Newburgh, where he leaves a family.  His age was about 45 years. The engines on the road are draped in mourning in memory of the deceased.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 12, 1876]

 

Death of George L. Rider --  This venerable and widely known citizen of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] departed this life at his residence in this village on Sunday morning last, aged 71 years.  he was one of the early settlers of the place and by his intelligence and enterprise, greatly contributed to its prosperity and growth. As the just reward of his integrity and exertion, he accumulated something more than a competence of this world's goods and dies with the respect and attachment of his fellow townsmen, and of all who knew him.  Mr. R. was a prominent and active member of the fraternity of Masons, by whom his remains were consigned with appropriate ceremonies to the dust.  [Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863]

 

Death of Dr. Andrew Baker -- It is our melancholy duty this week to record the decease of Dr. Andrew Baker, one of our most highly respected citizens, and a physician and surgeon of deserved eminence in his profession.  He expired at his residence in this place on Monday last the 14th inst., aged 58 years.  Dr. Baker came to this village from Steuben county not far from 25 years ago, and through his talents and skill, aided somewhat by the friendship and patronage of the late Dr. Henry Mitchell, soon acquired a wide and successful practice.  He devoted himself exclusively and zealously to his profession and throughout his life maintained a high rank among its members.  He was an amiable, generous, accomplished Christian gentleman, and dies universally esteemed and lamented.  He leaves a large family of children to deplore his loss.  [Chenango Union, Dec. 16, 1863]