Soldier News, December 1942 (cont.)

Adrian Bush Joins Marines

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 17, 1942

 

Adrian Bush, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bush, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on last Wednesday and left for service on Friday, Dec. 11, in a rapid follow-up of his enlistment.

 

Adrian's enlistment brings the number of Bainbridge Marines to five.  In addition to Adrian, we have Bob Knowles, Buster Osterhout, Leo Terry and Ren Parsons in that branch of the service.

 

Adrian, the newest Marine, graduated from B.C.H.S. with the class of 1940, the male members of which are now almost entirely in the Service.  during his four years of high school he was a loyal class member and played in the school band during his entire high school period and was a four-year member of the Future Farmers of America, an organization in which he was very active.

 

Lyall B. Fletcher Enlists in Navy Cadets

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 17, 1942

 

Lyall B. Fletcher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fletcher, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has enlisted in the V-5 Navy Air Cadets and was sworn on Dec. 15 in New York City.  At present, Lyall is at home awaiting his summons to service.

 

Lyall, another member of the Class of '40 of Bainbridge Central High School, was one of the most active members of his class, participating in many extra-curricular activities.

 

He played football, baseball and basketball, belonged to the Future Farmers of America and was very fond of dramatic and prize speaking.  He is best known for the latter and is always remembered for his excellent rendition of "He Knew Lincoln," a homely essay on that great President told in dialect.

 

Walter Roider Made Lieutenant in Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 31, 1942

 

Bainbridge now has still another young lieutenant, with the graduation of Walter Roider, Jr., from Officer's Training School, Quartermaster Division, on Dec. 23.  Lieut. Roider, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roider, of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], received his gold bars in a ceremony last week at Camp Lee, Va., and arrived here Christmas Eve to spend 10 days with his parents.  Lieut. Roider has been in the Army since January, 1941, and will now be assigned to a spot in Schenectady.  Bainbridge youths continue to distinguish themselves and the best of congratulations are offered to Lieut. Roider. 

 

Parents Hear From Service Men

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 31, 1942

 

Among the happy parents who received word from their absent sons on Christmas Day were Dr. and Mrs. Edward Danforth, who received a letter from Capt. E.P. Danforth, now stationed somewhere in the Pacific section.  Captain Danforth writes that he is receiving the News each week and is delighted to read about home.

 

Mr. and Mrs. William Epply had a cable from their son, Frederick now with the U.S. Navy, and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parsons received a letter from their son, Pvt. Walter, stating that he is safe and well in North Africa, that his diet consists mostly of fruits and that the climate in Africa compares to early spring weather here.

 

Bainbridge now has six local youths in North Africa:  P.F.C. Earl D. Clark, Jr., Sgt. Elwyn D. Hitchcock, Pvt. James Harry Mulwane, Pvt. Victor Holbert, and Pvt. Edson Coleman being the others.

 

Leo Terry at Marine Base

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 31, 1942

 

Leo I. Terry

 

Leo I. Terry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Terry, of 60 S. Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who enlisted recently in the swelling ranks of the United States Marine Corps at Syracuse, was sworn into the Leathernecks by Major Harold Colvocoresses, USMC (Ret'd), officer in charge of the Central New York Recruiting District.

 



The Bainbridge youth is now undergoing six weeks of comprehensive military instruction at Parris Island, S.C., the Marine's eastern training station.  His training will include firing of many modern weapons, use of the bayonet, and fundamentals of combat.

 

Upon Completion of his "boot camp" training, he will be assigned to one of the many branches of the Marine Corps according to his individual abilities and preference. 

Obituaries (June 21)

Thursday, Dec. 10 occurred the death of Roy E. Wilcox at his home in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], where he has resided for the past eight years.  Death was due to avachnoid hemorrhage, his illness having been only three weeks.  Mr. Wilcox was born Oct. 1, 1885, 57 years ago, at Gouverneur [St. Lawrence Co., NY], the son of Ida (Kinney) Wilcox and Henry Wilcox.  He was a carpenter by trade.  Surviving is the widow, Leah Smith Wilcox.  Services were in charge of Paul D. Moore, mortician, of Gilbertsville.  Final rites were held Sunday at 2 P.M. Burial in Mapleview Cemetery, Mt. Upton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 17, 1942]

Miss Ardie Hyatt passed away at the Binghamton Hospital Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 2, of heart trouble, at the age of 72 years.  She was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] the daughter of George and Calista (Van Loan) Hyatt.  Funeral services were held at the East Guilford Church, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Devillo Haynes, of Highland, officiating.  Her nephews acted as pall-bearers.  The body was placed to rest in the East Guilford Cemetery.  Miss Hyatt was a member of the East Guilford Church and of the Eastern Star Chapter of Sidney.  Surviving are the following nieces and nephews, Mrs. Marie Perry, of Candor; Mrs. Gladys Haynes, of Highland; George Hyatt, of Unadilla; Kenneth and Edgar Hyatt of East Guilford; and Floyd Hyatt, of Wyoming.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 17, 1942]

Horton A. Lee of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], passed away at the Cooperstown Hospital on Wednesday morning, at 2:00 o'clock after an illness of two months.  He was 80 years old.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 17, 1942]

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schlafer and sons, Donald and Pershing, attended final rites for Lieut. Milo Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Stevens, Mrs. Schlafer's brother's son, held in Deposit [Broome Co., NY] on Wednesday.  His death was one of the many tragic deaths in the air, in our own country.  We recall reading of the terrible bomber crash at Terra Haute, Ind., the previous Thursday.  It was in this accident that Lieut. Stevens met his death.  The Sunday following his death, he would have received his wings at Georgia Field.  Out of a class of 202, he was one of ten chosen as an instructor had he lived.  To the bereaved family the sympathy of friends is extended.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 24, 1942]

Marriages (June 21)

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Frances E. Kentfield, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Kentfield, to Kendall L. Bell, of Holyoke, Mass., the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Bell, of Gardner, Mass.  The ceremony took place on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1942, in the Episcopal Church at Holyoke, Mass.  Miss Kentfield, former faculty member of the Bainbridge Central High School, is a graduate of New York State Teachers' College with an A.B. Degree, and also with a M.A. Degree from Columbia University.  She worked in the War Department at Washington, D.C., from May to November of this year and is now employed in the personnel department of the Mico Electric Company, West Springfield, Mass.  Mr. and Mrs. Bell will be at home at 236 Elm street, Holyoke, Mass. after Dec. 20 and the best wishes of her friends here are extended to Mrs. Bell.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 17, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Taft announce the engagement of their son, Pvt. James Taft, to Miss Velma Micha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Micha, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY].  Pvt. Taft is stationed with the induction squad in Binghamton an dSyracuse and Miss Micha is employed in the Borden Office.  No date has been set for the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 24, 1942]

 

Wentworth-Wood:  Friday, Dec. 18, at the "Pillars," Guilford Center [Chenango Co. NY], occurred the marriage of Winifred M Wood, of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], to Guy P. Wentworth, of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY]. They were attended by Glennie Davis and Stewart Davis, of DeRuyter.  They will make their home with the groom's parents.  The bride worked for the Rev. and Mrs. Bump over a year, and the Rev Bump performed the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 24, 1942]

 

A rare and beautiful occasion was celebrated on December 20 by a large group of friends and relatives who gathered at the Roehlk home on Guilford street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] to honor Mr. and Mrs. Jens A. Roehlk, who celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on December 21.  About thirty met to pay their respects to the beloved couple and to wish them many more years of happiness together.  A buffet luncheon was served from a table, beautifully decorated with crystal candelabra and yellow tapers with bouquets of white pompons.  A lovely cake in yellow and white with gold leaves centered the table and added to the general attractive atmosphere.  Highlight of the luncheon was a favorite sponge cake made by Mrs. Roehlk.  Beloved by their friends, which number most of the residents of this village, Mr. and Mrs. Roehlk have lived in Bainbridge for 43 of their 50 wedded years, arriving here from St. Charles, Ill., when Mr. Roehlk was sent here as superintendent of the sugar milk plant.  Before her marriage, Mrs. Roehlk was Anna Anderson, a native of Sweden; Mr. Roehlk was born in Denmark.  Both came to this country as young people.  Upon Mr. Roehlk's retirement from the sugar factory, he purchased the John Patchin farm where he now lives, and later went into the retail milk business with his only son, Moritz.  A short time ago, the Roehlks purchased the Beatty farm where Moritz now resides.  The evening included a program of entertainment provided by the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Hulslander who sang two duets, "Through the Years" and "Tell Me that You Love Me."  Mrs. Harry Whitney, prior to the presentation of a purse of money to Mr. and Mrs. Roehlk addressed them as follows:  "As we become older, I think we enjoy reminiscing thinking of the friends we knew years ago.  We like meeting new people and enjoy our new friends, but somehow the old friends, especially those we have kept through the years are a little closer, like relatives--closer than some relative.  The friends we are honoring today, I have known over forty years.  They have been with us in joys and they have been with us in sorrow, so they are very close.  I have many pleasant memories of good times in the Roehlk home and I am sure you will all agree that from the time one enters their home until he leaves, their friendliness and hospitality makes one look forward to coming again."  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 31, 1942]

 

On Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 9 o'clock, occurred the marriage of Mrs. Alice G. Green, of Rockwells Mills [Chenango Co., NY], to Ethan P. Elliott, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony occurred in Gilbertsville, the Rev. Walter J. Graig officiating.  Mrs. Elliott operates a gas station in Rockwells Mills and Mr. Elliott is a carpenter. Their friends in that vicinity extend congratulations. Witnesses were Sarah and Adelbert Latham, of Gilbertsville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 31, 1942]

 

Mrs. Ralph W. Corbin, announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Olive E. Corbin, to Aviation Cadet Charles W. Gerlach, son of Mrs. William Mansfield, of Blanco, N.M.  Miss Corbin is teaching at Valley Stream, L.I., and Air Cadet Gerlach is now in training at Augustine Field, Jackson, Miss.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 31, 1942]

Dr. Ansbacher Saves Life of Child, 1942

Dr. Ansbacher Saves Life of Child

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 31, 1942

A story that could come from the pages of a modern best-seller or from the plot of a real film-human interest tale, is contained in an article submitted to the News this week by Prof. F.J. Casey who ran across it while reading the December edition of "This is the National Broadcasting Company," a service magazine of the NBC.  The article, as it appeared in the paper, reads:

"Morgan Beatty, NBC newscaster, has come face to face with trouble more than once.  One of the most nerve-shaking assignments in Morgan's life came two years ago when his new-born son was facing death from continuous bleeding, a disorder attending birth.  The doctors were helpless.  The Beattys had already lost one child that way.  Suddenly, Morgan recalled having heard something about the mysterious vitamin K.  He set out at 11 P.M. and scoured Washington and Baltimore trying to find some doctor who knew about this vitamin and how it should be administered.  By 4 A.M. he had gotten instructions for its use.  Thirty-six hours later the child had recovered.  Today the boy is well and strong.  He is named after Dr. Stefan Ansbacher, discoverer of the life-saving vitamin."

 

With this statement on the naming of the boy, the article ends, but what it does not include is the following fact:  Mr. Beatty, in his frantic search for some doctor who could tell him where vitamin K could be obtained, called the home of Dr. Ansbacher, who was out.  However, on his return home and after being relayed the urgent message Mr. Beatty had left for him, Dr. Ansbacher immediately began an intensive search, tracing Mr. Beatty and the hospital where the dying child lay.  Succeeding in this, the former local man contacted the Squibb Institute in New Brunswick where he was then employed and made swift arrangements to have the miracle vitamin K, the discover of which was largely due to his efforts, rushed by plane to the hospital.  As the item states, the vitamin arrived in time to save the baby's life and soon afterward Dr. Ausbacher was notified that the boy had been christened in his honor by a grateful mother and father.

 

The knowledge of the now-revealed incident has been in the possession of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] friends of Dr. Ansbacher for some time but due to his wishes was not publicized until the mentioned magazine, with a nose for keen heart drama, printed its story.

 

While in Bainbridge, Dr. Ansbacher was employed in the Borden Research Laboratory, leaving that position to accept an offer to head the Squibb Institute Research laboratory in New Jersey.  Since leaving this village, his many, varied accomplishments have won him national recognition by leading scientists and institutes. 

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Obituaries (June 20)

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] lost one of its oldest residents with the death of Miss Bessie L. Cooper, North Main street, last week Tuesday at the Bainbridge Hospital where she had been confined for several weeks following a stroke.  She was a direct descendant of George Cooper, a survivor of the Wyoming Massacre, and of his son, Caleb Cooper, who walked 300 miles up the Susquehanna River to Bainbridge, then known as Jericho.  When he reached the sand bar where Yaleville Creek flows into the Susquehanna River, he was oxen foot prints in the sand, so he knew white men were in the vicinity and decided to stay.  Miss Cooper, who had spent her entire life in Bainbridge, was beloved by all those who knew her and will long be remembered for her kindness and serene nature.  She was a devoted member of the Baptist Church, and until her later years, she had been an ardent attender.  She was especially interested in literature and spent a great deal of time perusing books of all types.  The deceased was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on Dec. 6, 1857, the daughter of Marcus and Frances (Yale) Cooper.  Survivors are four nephews, Morton B. Cooper, Lansdale, Pa.; Lester M. Cooper, Oxford; Miner Cooper, Binghamton; and Charles Cooper, Stapleton, L.I.; and two nieces, Mrs. Kenneth Hunt, Pequannock, N.J.; and Mrs. Everett Haddock, Topeka, Kan.  Funeral services were held Friday night at 8 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial was in the Cooper Cemetery, Yaleville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]

 

D. Ward Lewis died suddenly at his home, on Tuesday, at 164 So. Oxford street, Brooklyn.  Mr. Lewis, also a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Corbin Lewis, the father of David W. Lewis and brother of Mrs. Cornelia Buckley.  He was also the grandfather of Betty and Jeanne Lewis.  Services will be held today, Thursday, at his home in Brooklyn.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  Dec. 3, 1942]

 

Tuesday, Dec. 2, occurred the death of Clifford L. Clink, 17-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Clink.  He was taken to the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Tuesday morning, suffering from pneumonia, and lived only a few hours.  Services were held from the home at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY], Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev Charles Dempsey officiating.  Burial in the Curtis plot in the Gilbertsville Cemetery.  Much sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Clink in the loss of their first child.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942]

 

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  Lee Simmons, 69, died early Sunday morning at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, where he had been confined for about a week.  He had been in ill health for some time.  Mr. Simmons was born in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], December 14, 1862.  When 11 days old he was adopted by Frank and Marie Simmons of that place.  December 29, 1880, he married Nora Stephens, Edmeston, who survives him.  Mr. Simmons was a farmer by occupation and came to New Berlin in 1884.  He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal church.  Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Hazel Simmons of Utica, Mrs. Gerald D. Todd and Mrs. Léon Button of New Berlin; one adopted son, Lee Starr of New Berlin, two half sisters, Mrs. Bert Sterling and Miss Lena Steere, both of Ilion, and several grandchildren.  The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. form his home on the Silver Lake road, Rev. H.H. Gifford officiating.  Interment will be in St. Andrew's cemetery.  [Norwich Sun, May 9, 1932]

 

Dennis A. Phetteplace, a farmer, 50 years of age, who resides in the east part of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died on the 16th inst., probably from injuries sustained by him on Friday, while cutting ice on White's Pond, at which time he slipped and fell upon the ice, striking upon his head and side.  Notwithstanding his bruises, he assisted in packing the ice, and at home did the chores.  He complained of a severe pain in his head, and next day his symptoms were alarming, and a physician was summoned.  He was found to be suffering from pneumonia, of which he died on the following Wednesday.  He had two Life insurance policies of $5,000 each, one of which was issued a month previous to his death.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 4, 1876]

 

 

Marriages (June 20)

Miss Charlotte Emma Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warner C. Taylor and George Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cole, of Otego [Otsego Co., NY], were married Thanksgiving Day at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride.  Arrangements of barberry, evergreens, chrysanthemums and tapers decorated the house and were planned by Mrs. Mable Bailey, of Otego, and Mrs. C.H. Odell, of this village.  A program of wedding music was presented by the bride's cousin, Mrs. Paul Sherman who rendered several piano selections, and Mrs. Frederick Neidlinger sang, "I Love You Truly" and "Through the Years."  The Rev. Paul Carpenter, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, performed the double ring ceremony which took place in front of an artistically decorated fireplace.  The wedding day marked the sixth wedding anniversary of the bride's sister, Mrs. Carlton Wilcox, who was matron of honor.  Carlton Wilcox, brother-in-law of the bride, was best man, and Master Ben Wilcox acted as ring bearer.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown, with a two-yard train, made princess style, with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves, and inserts of Alencon lace.  A coronet of orange blossoms held the finger tip bridal illusion veil in place.  Her only ornament was a strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom.  Her bouquet was of white roses and baby's breath, centered with an orchid.  The matron of honor wore an aqua satin gown with sweetheart neckline and matching finger tip veil, and carried a bouquet of peach roses and baby's breath.  The bride's mother was attired in soldier blue crepe, and the bridegroom's mother wore black crepe with jet trimmings.  Each wore a corsage of roses.  Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Taylor home.  For her wedding trip the bride chose a light blue wood two-piece dress with black accessories, and a corsage of gardenias.  Guests attended from Otego, Walton, Sidney Center, Binghamton, Nineveh, Laurens, Sidney and Unadilla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]

 

Miss Esther Pickett, daughter of Mrs. Elwin O. Pickett and the late Mr. Pickett, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], became the bride of Carl Hutchinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hayward H. Hutchinson, of that village, on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 22, at the Methodist parsonage in Franklin.  The Rev. S.E. Sargeant, pastor of the bride, read the marriage ritual and used the double ring service.  The bride wore a street length dress of white wool with green and brown accessories and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses sent by the groom's brother, Corp. Stanley R. Hutchinson.  Her attendant Miss Harryette Finch, a classmate, wore a beige wool dress with green and brown accessories and carried yellow roses.  Mrs. Pickett wore navy blue with a corsage of white carnations.  The groom's mother was dressed in black and red with a corsage of red roses.  The bridegroom was attended by his father.  Others attending the ceremony were Mrs. Mary Simonson, a great aunt of the bride, and three relatives of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gerow and Miss Hilda Sargeant.  A reception for the immediate families at the bride's home followed the ceremony after which the young couple left for a short trip to Albany and other points.  Mrs. Hutchinson is a graduate of Delaware Literary Institute and Mr. Hutchinson, of the Bainbridge Central High School.  Both are employed in the Scintilla and are residing in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick entertained at their West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] home, Sunday evening, at a dinner to celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary which came on Nov. 28.  Those who attended were Mr.and Mrs. Ransom Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herrick and sons, Richard and Malcom, of Bainbridge; and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hubbard an daughter, Patricia, of Bracket Lake.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]

 

Marble - Shattuck:  Miss Joyce M. Shattuck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Shattuck, of Ticonderoga, and Richard L. Marble, son of Charles Marble, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 24 at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents.  Only the members of the immediate families were present at the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. George Buck, of Crown Point.  The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Charles Lewis, Jr., of West Rupert, Vt.  Mr. Lewis was best man.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in a traveling suit of teal blue wool with hat to match and brown accessories and wore a corsage of gardenias.  Her matron of honor wore a blue wool suit and corsage of pink chrysanthemums.  The Shattuck home was attractively decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums on a background of ferns and evergreen.  Following the ceremony refreshments were served at the home.  Mr. and Mrs. Marble will reside at Guilford where Mrs. Marble is a member of the Guilford faculty.  Mr. Marble is employed by the Bendix Aviation Corporation at Sidney.  Congratulations and best wishes are extended to them by their many friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]

 

On Saturday evening, Carl Sejersen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sejersen, and Miss Winifred Blakeslee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blakeslee, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. Paul Hulslander.  Mr. and Mrs. Sejersen were attended by Mrs. Gordon Bucklin, of Greene, and Andrew Sejersen, Jr., brother of the groom.  Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sejersen and John Sejersen, Gordon Bucklin, Mrs. Della Lehman, of Brooklyn, and Mrs. Lena Bly, of Greene.  The young couple is employed in the Scintilla magneto Plant at Sidney, and they plant to make their home in this village.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942]

 

Miss Mary Beck, of Peckville, Pa., became the bride of Corp. LaCoe Klinetob, of Camp Sutton, NC., son of the Rev. and Mrs. C.B. Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa., and brother of Lynn and Orlo Klinetob, of this village. The ceremony was performed Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8:30 P.M. Monroe NC., by the Rev. J.H. Armhurst.  Mr. Klinetob, son of the pastor of Embury Methodist church Scranton, was employed by the Casein co., Bainbridge, before he began his military service in September.  He resided with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob.  He is a member of the Quartermasters Corps at Camp Sutton. They will reside at 814 Wadesboro street, Monroe, N.C.  Corp Klinetob and wife are home for a seven day furlough and visited Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob over the week-end.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942]

 

Yale-McLagan:  Monday evening, Nov. 30, at Homer, occurred the marriage of Miss Grace H. McLagan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy McLagan, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], to Ivan Yale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Yale, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Benjamin Herr with Estelle S. Herr acting as witness.  Mr. and Mrs. Yale will make their home in Oneonta, Mr. Yale being employed as a coil-filler in the Scintilla Corp at Sidney.  Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942]

Soldier News, December 1942

Bainbridge Soldier Serving in Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942

 

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark received a letter Saturday afternoon, from their son, P.F.C. Earl D. Clark, Jr., stating that he is safe and well and in North Africa with the A.E.F. which recently invaded that territory, opening a second front and breaking the enemy's plan to secure military control of North Africa and using it as their base to launch an attack against the continental United States.

 

Previous word from their son had informed the Clarks that on being shipped from this country, he had been stationed in England and Scotland.

 

Saturday's letter stated that Earl found everything very strange and the people hard to understand.  The days are very hot and the nights are very cold.  Earl enjoys his work with Uncle Sam but his poignant phrase reveals his inner thoughts, "One thing is certain, I'm a long way from home."

 

Earl is the first Bainbridge boy we are aware of who has landed in North Africa with the historic invasion troops. 

 

Service Men, Wives, Parents to Be Guests

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 11942

 

All Presbyterian service men at home on furlough and all wives and parents of service men will be special guests at the morning service next Sunday at the Presbyterian Church.  A special service is being planned by the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, and a Service Honor Roll containing the names of the 24 Presbyterian men in the armed forces will be presented.  The day will be observed as War-Time Service Sunday.  Pledges and contributions to the Presbyterian War-Time Service Fund will be received and dedicated. This is part of the nationwide campaign of the Presbyterian Church to raise $1,000000 to meet the extraordinary demands for Christian service on behalf of our soldiers and sailors, defense workers, and victims of war abroad.

 

Presbyterian men now serving in the armed forces include:

LaVere E. Wallace

Alvin W. Hayes,

Donald K. Wheat

Walter J. Roider, Jr.

Edward G. Pixley

Paul Doolittle

George Arakelian

Corwin Marble

Robert C. Bouck

F. Winsor Casey

Richard Parsons

Rolland Peckham

Bruce Hill

Lee Neish

Frederick Neidlinger

Edgar Hayes

Earl Neidlinger

Dr. Ben L. Dodge

Paul Sherman

Roswell S. Monroe

Richard Doolittle

Donald Patchin

Ted Searles

C. William Butler

 

Leo I. Terry enlists in the Marines

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942

 

Leo I. Terry, of 60 S. Main street, Bainbridge, enlisted recently in the swelling ranks of the United States Marine Corps at Syracuse.  He was sworn into the Leathernecks by Major Harold Colvocoresses, USMC (Ret'd), officer in charge of the Central New York Recruiting District.

 

The Bainbridge youth left last Saturday for training, and is now undergoing six weeks of comprehensive military instruction at Parris Island, S.C., the Marine's eastern training station.  His training will include firing of many modern weapons, use of the bayonet, and fundamentals of combat.

 

Upon completion of his "boot camp" training, he will be assigned to one of the many branches of the Marine Corps according to his individual abilities and preference.

 

Leo, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Terry, of this village, attended Bainbridge Central High School, and was formerly employed in the local Fader's Restaurant. 

 

The best of luck is wished for Leo.

 

Renwick Ned Parsons Joins the Marines

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942

 

Renwick Ned Parsons, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Parsons, of this village, has enlisted in the Marines, and now awaits his final examination.

 

"Ren" enlisted in the Marine Corps at the same time young Leo Terry did, but was temporarily deferred until he had a tooth problem corrected. 

 

Born in Bainbridge, "Ren" has lived here all his life and attended B.CH.S., leaving a few weeks ago to enlist.  While in school, he played football, baseball, basketball, participated in track meets, playing in the band and was a member of the Press Club.

 

"Ren" has a brother, Robert, who enlisted in the Navy and left Tuesday.

 

Best of luck, Ren! You will be Bainbridge's fourth Marine!

 

 

Unadilla Marine is Killed in action

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942

 

A Unadilla [Otsego Co. NY] boy, Cpl. Donald Gross, of the U.S. Marine Corps., has been killed in action, according to word received by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Orra Gross, last week Wednesday.

 

The young Marine was graduated from the Unadilla Central High School with the Class of 1937 and the year previous he was judged state winner for the 4-H Club as being the healthiest boy for the state and went to Chicago Ill., to compete in the national contest.

 

He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Nov. 3, 1939 and was stationed at various camps in this country until he was sent to foreign service about eight months ago. 

 

 

 



 



Harry Mulwane Missing in Action, 1942

Bainbridge Soldier Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942

 

The final dreaded consequences of the war struck Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], early this week, when it became known that one of the nearly 200 vicinity service men may not return from the field of battle.

 

In a telegram from the War Department which reached Morris Reynolds, of Afton, R.D.1, at 8 o'clock Sunday night, it was learned that James Harry Mulwane, 24, an enlisted private in the U.S Army, has been reported missing since Nov. 8.  In a talk with Mr. Reynolds, it was revealed that a telephone call came on Sunday evening which gave him the War Department's telegram. The message stated:  "We are very sorry to inform you that Pvt. First Class James Harry Mulwane has been reported missing since Nov. 8."

 

This much, however, is definitely known.  About three months ago, the Reynolds received a cablegram notifying them of his safe arrival in England.  Since that time, no word had come from Pvt. Mulwane, up to the eve of Sunday.

 

Mr. Reynolds further stated that he was quite sure judging from previous word, that young Mulwane had been stationed in the same division as P.F.C. Earl D. Clark, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Clark of this village.  Because word has been received by P.F.C  Clark's parents of his safe arrival in North Africa, it is assumed that this also was the destination of P.F.C. Mulwane and that his disappearance may have been the result of military activity in that vicinity on Nov. 8, the date which saw the first appearances of American troops on that continent. 

 

Disappearance or being listed as "missing" does not always mean that death has occurred.  The uncertainty, however, which is felt by all those close to James, his relatives, and especially his aunt, Mrs. Sylvia Ireland, of this village, who devoted much of her time to James and his brothers and sisters, is often a great deal harder to bear than the actuality of the fact.  Mrs. Ireland has long been admired for her devotion to her brother's family, despite her own work.

 

P.F.C. Mulwane was born in Bainbridge, on June 17, 1917, in his family home on Bixby street, and was the son of James Mulwane and Bessie Frayer Mulwane.  James Mulwane, the elder, was employed in the local Dry Milk Co. for 11 years and all his family attended the local school, P.F.C. Mulwane received all his schooling in Bainbridge Central High School, leaving only when family circumstances necessitated it. 

 

 A horrible blow was struck the entire Mulwane family with the passing of their mother on Aug.  28, 1928, leaving the care of the four boys and four girls with their father's sister, Mrs. Ireland, who faithfully and carefully looked after them for the ensuing two years.  Then, on July 15, 1930, the little group which had already been made motherless, was rendered fatherless as well with the going of their father  For the next few months, Mrs. Ireland continued to look after them and soon after the family moved away from here, but even after their departure, the children always considered their home as  here in Bainbridge. 

 

After leaving here, James was employed on the Morgan farm in Oxford and worked on up to his enlistment in the Army on Sept. 17, 1940.  Mr. Reynolds, a close friend of James, stated that at the time of his enlistment, the young man was most enthusiastic. With sharp foresight, he knew that the European conflict would soon involve our country and he stated to Mr. Reynolds, "I am very anxious to get started.  I known that soon we will all have to go and I want to get over there and help finish this."  And this is the spirit with which that boy went over, "to help finish this."  James was stationed at Camp Devens, Mass., Camp Blanding, Fla., Indian Town Gap, Pa. and Ft. Benning, Ga.  It is believed that he left the last camp for transferal overseas. 

 

In addition to his aunt, Mrs. Ireland, Jim has an uncle, George Mulvane, two maternal aunts, Mrs. Clayton Clark, of East Afton, and Mrs. Levi Williams, of Oxford; in addition to his four brothers, Pvt. Harold Mulwane, of Washington, D.C., Henry Mulwane, of Buffalo; Sterling and Gerald, whereabouts unknown; and three sisters, Helen, of Oriskany, Evelyn of Syracuse, and Betty, whereabouts unknown. 

 

Pvt. Harold Mulvane is at present confined to the Walter Reed Hospital, with an injury suffered while in the service at Washington, D.C.

 

The last known address of the missing soldier was P.F.C. James Harry Mulwane, A.S.N. 12003403, APO 12090 c/o Postmaster at New York City.

 

Nothing can be said to bring this terrible realization of war any clearer to the townspeople.  A Bainbridge boy is missing and may we pray with all our hearts that the near future will bring reassuring word that he has been found and is well.  Although the present does not offer much hope as to his safety, stranger cases of disappearance and reappearance have happened since the advent of the war.  And we all sincerely hope that the case of P.F.C. Mulwane will be added to that list of cases.

 

Harry Mulwane, Reported Missing, is Safe

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 10, 1942

 

At press time the "News" was informed that P.F.C. James Harry Mulwane has been reported safe by a telegram to relatives from the War Department, Friday night.

 

Last week a wire was received that Harry was missing in action on Nov. 8.  It is a great relief to his relatives and friends to hear of his safety.

 

 

Compiler note:  Evidence supports that Harry Mulwane survived the war and returned to Chenango County where he lived out the rest of his life.  He died 27 January 1975 in Afton, Chenango Co., NY and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Bainbridge, NY [Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Death Record, Afton NY, 1890

Death Record for 1890

Afton Enterprise, Jan. 1, 1891

 

The following persons have been buried by Undertaker Emens during the past twelve months.  As will be seen there have been 52 funerals, or an average of one a week.  Several, however, of the list were brought here for burial either in our cemeteries or in adjoining towns.

 

Walter Sloan                  Afton                39

Florence Truesdell         DeRuyter         12

Francis J. Johnson         Afton                57

Ida E. Thorne                Afton                35

Elijah G. Case               Afton                79

Philip D. Veile              New York         28

Lucinda Simorier          Sanford             73

Lois R. Owens              North Sanford   49

Milton M. Taft             Afton                 79

Lyman L. Wilkins       Coventry            79

E. Jay Lyon                 Bainbridge         16

George Ehle                Afton                  64

Mary Pierce                 North Sanford   50

Sheridan Davis            Colesville          25

Harris Briggs               Afton                 72

Geo. Tracy                  Afton                 70

Hulda Bronson            Afton                 82

Joseph Hawkins          Afton                 24

John Davis                  North Sanford   74

David Swart                North Sanford   64

David Gurnsey            Colesville          83

Chas. Graham             Afton                 75

Caroline Mason          Cold Springs      86

John A. McCullough   Afton                58

Albert Stone                Sanford             32

Harry Latham              No. Sanford      14 months

Jennie Snell                 Afton                22

S. Eliza Sands             Vallonia Spr.    72

Gertie M. Tracy          Afton                19

Julia A. Davis             Bainbridge        85

Orlando Ingersoll       Oxford               67

Mrs. E. Manderville   Bainbridge        66

A.J. Harrington           Coventry           58

Reuben Stilson           Afton                 72

Howard Woodward    Afton                 8

Etta E. Champlain      Afton                 36

Mary E. Angell          Afton                 34

Stephen Wildey         Afton                 85

Reuben Livingston    Afton                 6 months

Elizabeth Wilson       Afton                 91

Henry Andrews         Coventry           56

Annie C. Kinney       Afton                 42

Walter D. Baird        Afton                  3 months

Hiram Blakeslee       Coventry            65

Carrie Emory            Afton                 2

Alva Hall                  Afton                 71

Cyntha Ireland          Bainbridge        85

Sabra Stoddard         Coventry           73

Eliza E. Parker         Coventry            57

Wells Streeter          Coventry            70

Harriet Nichols        Afton                  68

Ralph Chamberlin    Afton                 50

 



Marriages (June 19)

Alcott-Russell:  Miss Myrtle Alcott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alcott, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Cpl. Lewis Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Russell, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Baptist parsonage at Masonville, with the Rev. Harold Hammer, officiating.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Bourn.  Cpl. Russell has returned to ort Monmouth, N.J., where he is now stationed.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]

 

Christie - Bloom:  Tuesday, Nov. 10th, occurred the marriage of Mrs. Margaret C. Bloom, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mrs. Ralph Wilson, of Guilford, to Pvt. Donald Christie, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Christie, Mitchell street, Norwich. The ceremony took place at the Baptist parsonage at North East, Pa., the pastor, Rev. Ivan M. Shreve officiating.  Present were the Misses Charlene and Carolyn Bloom, of Norwich and Charles Hatton, of Guilford.  The bride was gowned in Navy blue with accessories to match, and wore a corsage of white gardenias.  The groom wore the uniform of the United States Army.  Following the wedding a dinner was enjoyed at Pinter's Tea Room, Westfield.  After spending the week at Fort Niagara, where the groom is stationed in the Medical Corps of the Station Hospital, Mrs. Christie returned to her home in Norwich on Sunday.  Congratulations and best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]

 

Miller - Smith:  Monday afternoon at 2:30 P.M. at the Methodist parsonage in Oxford, occurred the marriage of Mrs. Olive Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Lake, to Harold Miller, son of Fred Miller, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Norman B. Graves, with Mrs. Laura Graves, of Oxford, and Jeanette Burch, of S. New Berlin, acting as witnesses.  Mr. Miller operates a farm in Guilford, where they will be at home to their friends.  [Bainbridge News & Republicans, Nov. 19, 1942]

 

Finkle - Politylo:  Thursday afternoon, Nov. 19, at 1:15 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Stephanie S. Politylo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Politylo, of Herkimer [Herkimer Co., NY], to Robert D. Finkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Finkle, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at the home of the groom, at Guilford Center, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell, Presbyterian minister, officiating.  They were attended by Miss Amelia Politylo, of Sidney, sister of the bride, and Herbert Reed, of Union Grove, cousin of the groom. The bride was charming in a white wool gown, gold belt, with matching hat, and her corsage was white pompons.  The bridesmaid wore blue and her corsage was of yellow pompons.  They left immediately following the ceremony for Herkimer, where a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents.  Only immediate members of both families were present.  A three tiered wedding cake decorated with a miniature bride and groom was used as a centerpiece on the bride's table.  After a short wedding trip, the couple will make their home in Norwich.  Both are employed in the Bendix Aviation Corp. in Sidney.  From their many friends come best wishes for happiness through the years to come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 26, 1942]

Miss Wanda Arleen Guy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Guy, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Everette Ransom Herrick, a petty officer in the United States Navy and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick, of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married in San Francisco, Calif., on Nov. 23, in the First Presbyterian Manse, at 5:45 P.M.  The couple was attended by Miss Dorothy Egan, of San Francisco, and Harold D. Smith, of Taft, Tenn., a shipmate of the bridegroom's.  The bride is a graduate of Afton High School and the Binghamton Training School for Nurses located in Binghamton.  She was a member of the nursing staff at the City Hospital for two and a half years after graduating and before leaving for California.  The bridegroom is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and is a petty officer in the U.S.N., gunning branch, doing service with the Pacific fleet.  Everette was also the only local navy man to witness the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor.  After the ceremony, the happy couple left for North Hollywood, Calif., to spend a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gibbs, cousins of the groom.  After Dec. 2, Mr. and Mrs. Herrick will be at home at 1785 Lombard St., Apt. A. San Francisco, Calif.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]

 

Obituaries (June 19)

The funeral of Mary Eugenia Bristol was held on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Colwell Bros. Funeral Parlors with the Rev. Steele, pastor of the Sidney Episcopal Church, officiating.  Interment was in the Episcopal Cemetery [St. Peter's Cemetery, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Bristol, a life-long Bainbridge resident, was born on the East Side on July 21, 1863, the daughter of Burr C. Campbell and Mary E. Pettys Campbell and spent her childhood on the East Side, Bainbridge.  On April 29, 1883, she was united in marriage to Joseph E. Bristol, of Bainbridge, and they made their home here.  On Saturday, Nov. 7, Mrs. Bristol suffered a broken shoulder and she developed pneumonia, death coming on Friday, Nov. 13.  Surviving are a son, Daniel Bristol, of Bainbridge; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Greene, also of Bainbridge; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Pall-bearers were all members of the family and were:  Lee and Ansel Sargent, of Gilbertsville; Ward Loomis, Charles Pettys, Chester Bame and Charles Greene.  Mrs. Bristol, a member of the local Episcopal Church, had many friends who deeply mourn her passing.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]

 

Wednesday, Nov. 11, friends and relatives in Bainbridge were saddened to learn of the death of Herbert Eugene Priest who had been nearly a life-long resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Priest was the second son of Augustus A. and Diana (/Selly) Priest and was born Dec. 23, 1864.  At an early age he developed an unusual ability for free-hand drawing and later became an accomplished artist at free-hand decorating.  In the days of the Gilbert Manufacturing Co. being located in Bainbridge, Mr. Priest was employed to paint and decorate sled tops, and this work he accomplished entirely without copy, which was especially noticeable for its extreme neatness, the sled factory later being destroyed by fire.  Mr. Priest established a shop on Kirby street and devoted his time to painting automobiles.  His residence was retained in Bainbridge until after the death of his mother in 1934, when he removed to New Jersey.  His death occurred at his home in Kenilworth after a short illness.  he was twice married and is survived by his wife, Emilie Katherine, also cousins in Cleveland, Ohio, Bainbridge, Guilford, Saugerties and Morris.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]

 

According to the Binghamton Sun of Nov. 12, 1942:  "A man identified by police as Harry Briggs, about 70, was found dead in bed early yesterday afternoon in his Water street hotel room.  Dr. A.J. Stillson, a Broome County coroner, said the man died of natural causes, Robert F. Kay, proprietor of the hotel told police Mr. Briggs had lived at the hotel for five or six years. Detective Frank B. Casey and Patrolman Stephen J. Reardon investigated."  Since this article appeared, the "News" has learned from old residents of the village that Harry Briggs was a former member of this community, his father being Charles Briggs, a telegraph operator at the Bainbridge Railroad station.  For over 40 years, the late Harry Briggs drove the Bainbridge Express wagon while his father was telegraph operator.  Their family home was the house, formerly occupied by Joseph Herrick, on North Main street.  Another old resident has passed on and away.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 19, 1942]

 

Saturday, Nov. 14, at the hospital in Brooksfield, Fla., occurred the death of William R. Morgan, formerly of Guilford and Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Mr. Morgan suffered a fall, prior to his passing, but it was not thought to be serious, thus his death came as an unexpected blow.  He was born 66 years ago in the State of Pennsylvania.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Harry Wade, of Guilford, Mrs. Phillip Olliver, of Albany, and Mrs. Phillip Lynn, of Buffalo; one son, Tom, of Brookfield, Fla.; held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 3 P.M. from the Garnett Funeral Home in Brooksfield.  Burial in Brooksfield.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 26, 1942]

 

The Rev. Clarence Carman, former pastor of the Bainbridge Methodist Church, died suddenly at his home in Chenango Bridge [Brome Co., NY] from a heart attack, Oct. 28.  Not only was Mr. Carmen held in the highest esteem by his congregation in Bainbridge but also by all those who knew him.  His kindness and understanding manner will long be remembered.  A graduate of Drew Seminary in 1912, he served Methodist churches in Newark Valley and in Falls, Mill City, Lake Winola, and Wyalusing, Pa., and in the Court Street church, Scranton, Pa.  At the time of his death, he had charge of the church at Chenango Bridge. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, the funeral was held at the Chenango Bridge Church with the Rev. Joseph H. Smith, superintendent of the Binghamton District, Wyoming Conference, assisted by other Methodist clergymen.  Burial was in Springhill Cemetery, Pa.  Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, C. Paul Carman, of Bainbridge; his mother, Mrs. Thomas Carman, Baldwin, L.I.; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Baird and Mrs. Florence Greenman, Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Arthur Carman, Brooklyn, and Thomas Carman, Jr., Baldwin, L.I.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 26, 1942]

 

One of the town's most prominent ladies, Mrs. Bessie Hickox Owens, wife of Attorney Homer D. Owens, died Nov. 18, after having been in poor health for several weeks. On the Saturday preceding her death, Mrs. Owens was moved to the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., and was returned here on Tuesday, Nov. 17, her condition rapidly becoming worse, death being the resultant the following day.  Born in Troy, Pa., on Nov. 27, 1885, she was the daughter of Barton P. and Louise M. Hickox.  Upon completing her high school education in Pennsylvania, the deceased was employed in various offices as a stenographer and at the time of her marriage to Atty. Owens on Aug. 15, 1918, she was employed in his office.  Mrs. Owens will be missed by her friends, which numbered many, for her kind, thoughtful ways, her willing, pleasing manner and her unselfishness.  She was an ardent member of the D.A.R., acting as Regent for many years, was a very active member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, serving as President of the Woman's Auxiliary and was a member of the Bainbridge Woman's Club.  An interested follower of genealogy, Mrs. Owens also was a great lover of flowers and the garden in the rear of the Owens' home on Juliand street was the material results of her many long hours of work with the blossoms she loved.  Surviving in addition to her husband, are an aunt, Phoebe Northrup, of Canton, Pa.; an uncle, Martin Hickox, of Harpursville; another aunt, Mrs. Alice Oberhaltzer, of Endwell and numerous cousins.  Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 21, in St. Peter's at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Mr. Moore of Unadilla officiating. Burial was in St Peter's Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  Pall-bearers were Dr. Edward Danforth, Dr. R.A. Johnson, George Fisk, Harold Robinson, Reginald Taylor and Ray Holman.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 3, 1942]

 

 

BCHS Class of 1937, Part 3

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1937

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1937

 

Floyd Holbert

 

This gentleman is fully accomplished along the lines of agriculture and of industrial arts.  Keep up the good work, Floyd!

Gordon Holcomb

 

If your close attention to all of those textbooks is rewarded, Gordon, we can predict for you a bright future.

Alton Hollenbeck

 

Do you want music?  Just ask Alton.  He is also full of fun.  You have helped our class to be successful.  Please carry some of it with you.

Emilou Howland

 

We are proud of Emilou, our Valedictorian.  Her goal is toward homemaking or designing of clothes.  We hope that you will reach this goal, and that you will continue to do, in college, the fine work you have accomplished in high school.

Llewellyn Hubbard

 

Our best wishes to you, Llewellyn, in the field of athletics.  May you score a home run in the game of life!  As a friend of ours, we hope you make many others.

Joyce Husted

 

Our Echo editor has been a class leader for four years.  With you, Joyce, go our heartiest best wishes. Think of us.  And achieve your goal for the future.



Marriages (June 18)

On Friday evening at 8 o'clock, Miss Margaret Louise Payne, daughter of Mrs. L.E. Payne and the late LuVerne E. Payne, became the bride of Edward W. Doupe, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul Hulslander in the presence of the immediate families at the Bainbridge Methodist Church.  The couple was attended by the sister of the bride, Mrs. Walter Shipman, and the brother of the groom, Russell Doupe.  The bride wore a street length dress of rose-wine and a corsage of harmonizing pink rose buds.  She chose black accessories.  Mrs. Shipman wore navy and red.  The bride's mother had a black and white dress, with a corsage of white roses.  Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's mother.  Mrs. Doupe graduated from Bainbridge Central High School and from State Teacher's College at Oneonta.  For the past five years, she has taught, the last three of which have been in the first grade of Sidney Central School.  Mr. Doupe is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Doupe, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].  He is employed at Binghamton but expects to go into the Army soon.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1942]

 

Mary Puerile Miller

 

St. John's Catholic Church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was he scene of a very pretty wedding, Saturday, November 7, when Miss Mary Theresa Puerile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Puerile, of Pearl street, and Charles A. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage by the Rev. John J. Toomey.  Facing the candle-lit alter, the bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Miss Helen McMinn, of Oneonta, and Miss Jennie Miller, sister of the groom, who acted as bridesmaid.  Morton Blenis, of Sidney, was best man and Claude Cook, also of Sidney, acted as usher.  Miss Puerile was gowned in white satin and lace, cut princess tyle, with sweetheart neckline and a long train.  The fingerprint veil was held in place by a tiara centered with a cross of pearls.  She carried an arm bouquet of white roses.  Miss McMinn, maid of honor, wore a gown of light bue taffeta and her shoulder-length veil with ostrich feathers matched her gown and she carried an arm bouquet of yellow roses.  Mrs. Puerile, mother of the bride, wore blue crepe with brown accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.  Mrs. Miller wore black crepe with matching accessories and a corsage of white blossoms.  Before the ceremony Mrs. Earl Leonard, church organist, offered several organ selections, including wedding marches, the Fifth Nocturne and Ave Maria.  Mrs. Barbra Martin, choir leader, rendered three soprano solos, "Panis Angelicus," "O, What Could My Jesus Do More," and "Oh, Jesus Christ Remember."  Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner and reception were held at Rock Inn for the friends and family members of the couple.  The table was beautifully decorated with tapers, roses and pompons and about fifty guests sat down to dinner.  Guests attended the wedding from Kingston, Schenectady, Oneonta and Deposit, as well as Sidney and Afton.  Following a western wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Miller are residing in Oneonta.  The bride, a graduate of B.C.H.S. formerly worked in the Separator office and now both she and her husband are employed in the Scintilla at Sidney.  On Sunday, Nov. 1, Mrs. Michael Rescineto entertained at a prenuptial shower for her niece, Mrs. Miller, at her home on North Main street. Approximatley 25 friends attended and presented the birde-to-be with many beautiful gifts.  Mrs. Rescineto also served a delicious luncheon.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 12, 1942]

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, Dec. 23, 1863

 

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Dec. 5th, 1863, by Rev. Wm. Searls, Mr. R. Eyrich, to Miss Jane Coney, both of Norwich.

 

By the same, Dec. 15th, Mr. Henry Anthony, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Carrie Lewis, of Hamilton, N.Y. [Madison Co.,]

 

By the same, Dec. 15th, Mr. Wilson H. Pellet, to Miss A.U. Evans, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

At the residence of E.S. Clark, by Rev. A.N. Benedict, Mr. Richard H. Musson, of Butternuts [Otsego Co., NY], Otsego Co., to Miss Abbie D. Breed, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Oxford, on the 10th inst., by Rev. D. Williams, Mr. T.M. Williams, of Brookfield [Madison Co., NY], to Miss F.M. Turner, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

In Smithville, on the 3d inst., by Rev. D. Ballou, Mr Ross Blivin, of McDonough [Chenango Co.,  NY], to Miss Mary J. Miller, daughter of Samuel Miller, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].

 

In Binghamton, on the 5th inst., by Rev. Mr. Boardman, Mr. J.C. Deverell, to Mrs. Lottie L. Puffer, both of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

Soldier news, 1942

Paul Robek Joins Army Unit

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942

 

Paul Robek, who has resided for the past year and a half in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] has enlisted in the United States Army.  He was inducted last Wednesday afternoon at the Binghamton Recruiting Office.  Mr. Robek, before his enlistment, was a machinist at the American Separator Co.  He expects to enter the Aviation Machinists Division of the Army.  During his absence, Mrs. Robek will remain with her parents on the East Side.  Mrs. Robek is the former Miss Bernice Cook. 

 

Lawrence Darling Joins Army

Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 22, 1942

 

Residents will be interested to know that Lawrence Darling, one of the "Darling twins" has enlisted in the United States Army and left Tuesday for Ft. Dix, N.J.  Lawrence and is twin, Clarence, spent their youth I Bainbridge, moving to Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], some time ago.  They are brothers of Stanley Darling of this village.

 

Richard Guthrie Holds Vital Post

Bainbridge News & Republican,  Nov. 12, 1942

 

1st Lt. Richard S. Guthrie

 

Pictured this week in his uniform as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army is 1st Lt. Richard S. Guthrie, formerly employed with the Borden Co. in Bainbridge.

 

The "News" has just learned that Lt. Guthrie has been appointed Port veterinary of the Port of Embarkation at Charleston S.C., and is to be in charge of the new Government laboratory which is now being constructed at that Port, in Area One.  Lt. Guthrie was transferred to the Port of Embarkation at Charleston on Oct. 21 on receiving orders from Washington giving him the charge of the new laboratory.

 

Lt. Guthrie, a graduate of Cornell University, in civilian life, was associated with the Borden Farms Products Co. for several years.  While in college he received the R.O.T.C. training which made him eligible to be commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army.

 

Mrs. Guthrie and their two sons, Richard, Jr., and Charles, are remaining in Bainbridge.



 

 

 



Obituaries (June 18)

Margaret Lorimer Aldrich, a resident of Rockwell's Mills, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at her home Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock, Oct. 20, after a nine days' illness of bronchial pneumonia.  The deceased was born in Scotland on Feb. 18, 1869, the daughter of Mary (Mitchell) and Edward Lorimer.  The best years of her life have been spent in the home where she died.  Surviving are one son, Ward Aldrich, of Rockwell's Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Claude Curtis, of Guilford.  Final rites were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist Church in Mt. Upton, the Rev. McPherson officiating.  Burial in the North Guilford Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1942]

 

Walter Wedge, O.&W. agent at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] for the past 30 years, passed away at the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, at 11:45 Thursday evening, after a lingering illness.  He had been a patient at the hospital for six weeks.  Mr. Wedge was born in Upperville, Town of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], 63 years ago last June 9, and he has lived in Smyrna, North Norwich and Guilford during his life.  He has been a valued employee of the O.&W.R.R. for 44 years and was a member of the O.&W. Veterans' Association.  Prior to his coming to Guilford as agent, he served the O.&W. at Galena, North Norwich for around 14 years.  Mr. Wedge was held in the highest respect by a large circle of friends.  He took a keen interest in all community affairs.  Surviving are the widow, one son, Leslie Wedge, of Oxford; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lasker, of Smyrna.  Services were held at the Breese Funeral Home, Norwich, at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, with the Rev. Charles Dempsey, of Guilford, officiating.  Burial was made in the Sherburne West Hill Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1942]

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma M. Lockwood, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY]were conducted a week ago Friday in the Tabor Funeral Home at Afton.  The Rev Clifford E. Webb officiated.  Mrs. Lockwood was a sister of Frank Johnson, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 29, 1942]

 

Harry Leroy Kingsley

 

Tragedy, unprecedented for its viciousness and suddenness, struck Bainbridge, Saturday, and transformed an apparently average Halloween Day into a black-letter day which will not soon be forgotten when Harry Leroy Kingsley, 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Kingsley, of Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was instantly killed; the victim of a shotgun blast accidentally fired by Keith Thomas, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ardo Thomas, of South Hill.  the accident occurred at about one o'clock in the afternoon, the terrible climax to a day of pleasure to both the young boys, on the dirt road just above the home of A.P. Hohreiter on South Hill.  The two boys, the closest of friends, had spent the day hunting in the woods on the Hill and were walking along the road, Keith carrying a bag of butternuts and his gun.  Young Thomas bent over and placed the bag on the ground for his friend to pick up and carry and as he straightened, after setting the bag on the road, his gun accidentally discharged, the shot striking Harry directly through the heart and instantly killing him.  First to arrive on the scene of horror, was Mrs. A.P. Hohreiter, who immediately summoned the Sidney Ambulance First Aid Squad.  John Drachler and Albert Kirkland, both of Bainbridge, who were hunting in that vicinity, were the next on the scene, and County Coroner Carl Meachan, of Greene, was called.  Coroner Meachan issued a verdict of accidental death by gunfire and stated that the shot had struck the lad in the heart, causing death by internal hemorrhage instantly.  The grief of the two boys' families and all their friends knew no bounds when news of the accident began to spread through town.  Harry and Keith had started out on the day's hunting alone, and had picked up two friends, Neil Mayes, 17, and William Mayes, 12, just before the fatal shooting. The boys had all been walking together, as they had done many time before, with no thoughts but of the day's sport and the evening's fun to come.  Never was there the slightest thought that one of them would not live to see another Halloween Eve. The same sympathy and comfort extended by everyone in town to the bereaved Kingsley family is given to the Thomas family and to young Keith.  The heartiest of expressions of comfort go out to Keith from all local residents, those who know him and those who do not--his sorrow is felt by all.  Harry LeRoy Kingsley was born May 14, 1927, in the Town of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  He was an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman and, at the time of his death, was enrolled as a member of the Freshman Class in Bainbridge Central High School, where he actively participated in many extra-curricular events.  he was a member of the Agriculture Class, the Manual Training Class, a trumpet player in the School Band, a member of the football squad and a member of the Bainbridge junior Fire Department.  Harry also attended the local Presbyterian Church.  Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kingsley; four sisters, Mrs. L.D. Sutliff, of Norwich; Mrs. Glen Coulter, Gladys and Betty Jean Kingsley, all of Bainbridge; two brothers, Pvt. Robert Kingsley, of the U.S. Army, now somewhere in England, and Kenneth E. Kingsley, Jr., of Bainbridge; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Madison Sayles, of Oxford.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, November 3, in the Colwell Brothers' Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, officiating.  The pall-bearers were school chums of the dead boy, Otto Neidlinger, Jr., Newton Bliss, George Mertz, Ward Bradish and Donald Riker.  The junior Firemen and the members of the freshman class attended the funeral, given special release from their scholastic studies by Principal Casey. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 5, 1942]

 

Mrs. Mary B. Sands, 83, widow of the late William G. Sands, passed away in her sleep at her home on Fellows street, Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], on Oct. 29.  Mrs. Sands had been in ill health for some time but had been confined to her bed for only three days prior to her demise.  The funeral, which was private was held from the home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the Sands family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge. Interment was beside her husband who died in 1931, and a daughter, Alice, who died in 1896, in her eighth year.  The Rev. Robert Moore, rector of St. Mathew's Church, Unadilla conducted the services.  Mrs. Sands was born in Bainbridge on May 17, 1859, the daughter of Nelson A. and Joann Bacon Humphrey.  On December 21, 1881, she married William G. Sands and they resided in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] until 1904 when they moved to Unadilla, coming back 13 years later to again reside in this village, and returning to Unadilla to stay in 1927.  Mrs. Sands' parents and grandparents were among the earliest of Bainbridge settlers; her ancestors moving here in the 1830s from Canton Centre, Conn., to the farm homestead now owned by Melvin Livingston on the East Side about one mile above Bainbridge, that dwelling having been built by Mrs. Sands' father, Nelson A. Humphrey.  Her grandfather, Col. A.N.  Humphrey was one of the charter members in organizing the Masonic Lodge in Bainbridge.  The Lodge Rooms, today, contain wall pictures and records pertaining to Col. Humphrey's efforts in establishing the Lodge.  Mrs. Sands was devoted to her home and family and was a loyal member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Unadilla, and a woman beloved by all her friends.  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Chamberlain, of Unadilla; and two granddaughters, Mrs. Loren Prentice, of West Hempstead, L.I. and Miss Alice Chamberlain, of Unadilla; four grandsons, Roger, William, Dale and Howard, of Unadilla; and one great grandson, of West Hempstead, L.I.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 12, 1942]

 

The many friends of Clifford Morris Case, former Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY] resident, were saddened, Monday, to learn of his death on Sunday morning at 5 o'clock.  The late Mr. Case had been ill at his home at 522-1/2 Evernia street, West Palm Beach, Fla., for over two months; the illness culminating in his death on Sunday.  The deceased was the son of the late Lena Evans Case and Clarence P. Case and was a direct descendant of Major Henry Evans, who, as a Vermont sufferer, was given a grant of land three miles square which is now part of the Town of Bainbridge.  Mr. Case was born in Bainbridge, May 7, 1899, and lived here until 1921 when he moved to West Palm Beach, Fla.  However, the Cases continued to spend all their Summers in Bainbridge; this year was the first season they missed their annual trip here.  Mr. Case is survived by his wife, Marie Case; two sons, Robert and Buster Case; two uncles, William D. Evans, of this village; and Amon Case; and several cousins, among them Reginald Case, of Kinston, and Leigh W. Evans, of Bainbridge.  The funeral and burial will be at West Palm Beach, Fla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 12, 1942]