Obituaries (July 3)

Mrs. Clara Belle McClena, 64, died at Middlebridge [Chenango Co., NY] July 26 after a prolonged illness.  Born Sept. 1878, she was the daughter of George and Ella (Wackoff) Watrous, of Ouaquaga [Broome Co., NY].  Funeral services were held July 29 at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Burial was in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943]

On Friday evening, July 30, at 10 o'clock occurred the death of Miss Lena Ives at the home of Elberta Forrest, on the West Bainbridge road.  Miss Ives had made her home with the Forrests since April, 1940.  Previous to that her home had been in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] for a period of 10 years.  While in Sidney and as long as her health permitted, she was very active in the Woman's Auxiliary of the Congregational Church, of which she was a member.  She made many close friendships while in Sidney, and these friends will deeply regret her passing.  Miss Ives was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on Oct. 20, 1859, the daughter of Louis and Mary A. (VanCott) Ives.  Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Mary Shelton, of Philadelphia; a brother, Otto Ives, of Guilford and New Paltz; several nephews, Hon. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich; Paris, Lewis and Marvin Ives, of Guilford; also nieces and cousins.  Final rites were held on Monday from the Colwell Bros.  Funeral home, Bainbridge.  Interment in Ives Settlement, Guilford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

Harold M. Pickwick and Mrs. Albert Kirkland, of this village, recently suffered the loss of their father and mother.  Their father, Charles D. Pickwick, 79, of West Laurens [Otsego Co., NY], expired at the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, July 28, of coronary thrombosis and complications.  He had been ill less than a week.  Their mother, Nancy T. Pickwick, 62, of West Laurens, expired Aug. 3, of intestinal complications at the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, where she had been admitted July 28, the day her husband died in the same hospital.  Mr. Pickwick was born at Little Falls Apr. 17, 1873, son of Jesse V. and Laura E. (Millard) Pickwick.  Mrs. Pickwick was born Oct. 21, 1880 in New Lisbon, youngest daughter of Israel R. and Mary (Reeve) Johnson.  Mr. Pickwick and Miss Johnson were united in Holy Matrimony Dec. 24, 1898 at Latham's Corners.  They lived for a time at Lake Delaware where Mr. Pickwick was employed on the Gerry Estate.  They were members of St. James Episcopal Church, where Mr. Pickwick acted as organist, later joining Zion Church, Morris, after moving to West Laurens 21 years ago.  Mr. Pickwick, a painter and paper hanger, worked 15 years for McFee and Borst, of Oneonta, and recently had been employed by William Byrd, of Milford. The Woman's Auxiliary of Zion Church, Red Cross, West Laurens Sewing Circle, West Laurens Grange, were organizations in which Mrs. Pickwick was an ardent worker.  Many friends and relatives attended the funeral of Charles D. Pickwick Saturday, July 31, at the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta.  The Rev. L.C. Denney, of Zion Episcopal Church, Morris  officiated and burial was in Hillington Cemetery, Morris [Otsego Co., NY].  Ward McFee, William C. Byard, Frank Buck and Theron Sith were bearers. There were many floral Tributes. 

Don C. Pratt passed away suddenly Monday afternoon, Aug. 2, at the age of 84 after being in poor health for some time.  Born on Feb. 21, 1859, he was the son of Aurelius C. and Mary C. Pratt, who came to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] in 1859 from East Poulteny, Vt.  In 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Houghton, and shortly went to Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] to reside where he had a position as cutter in the Cary Manufacturing Co.  In later years he worked for the Ansco Film Co. for 20 years; and at the death of his wife in October 1925, he sold his home in Binghamton and came to Bainbridge to live with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hodge.  He was a veteran of the Spanish American War and a member of the Wells Post.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ageno Pratt Hodge, who is the last of the family; also several nieces and nephews.  Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter officiating.  Members of the Wells Post acted as honorary bearers:  and the bearers were members of the American Legion Post, Thomas Lewis, Salvey Papallo, Clyde Hitchcock and Harold Payne.  He was laid to rest by the side of his wife in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 12, 1943]

Young People Solve Curfew Problem, 1943

Young People Solve Curfew Problem

Successful Dance Marks Opening of Recreational Program

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 5, 1943

 

The young people of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] wish to issue the following statement to the public:

 

We, the youth of Bainbridge, want to prove to our elders that we are not a problem.  yes, we do need assistance in the line of recreation, and given that assistance we can have fun and still remain "off the streets."

 

Our first project was a "vic" dance which was a great success despite the fact that all plans were made in less than a week.  This was done through the efficient cooperation of adults and young people.  If either had been unwilling to work hard and co-operate the dance would never have been the success that it was.  Sixty-five attended netting us $4.50 from refreshments.

 

The dance was sponsored by the Recreation Club with Mrs. F.A. Demeree and the Rev. Wolfe in charge of the entire plans.  They appointed the various committees.

 

Advertising Committee:  Mary Butler, Bill Vawter, Mrs. A. Klinetob

Decorating Committee:  M. Flyzik, Milton Simonds, Erye Hibbard, Jean Salzberg, Shirley Davidson, Mrs. Walter Kinney, Mrs. Everett Ellis, Mrs. F.J Casey

Posters were made by Dot Branham and Ethelyn Smith

Novelties:  Mrs. Lee Evans, Helene Landon

Patrons and patronesses, the Rev. and Mrs. Wolfe and Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Ellis

Refreshments:  Betty Hitchcock and Harrison Nelson

Reception:  Mickey Flyzik, Milton Simonds, Mary Butler, Joan Hill and Dot Branham.

 

We wish to thank these committees for the time and work they gave to make our first dance a success.  We also wish to thank the town for the use of the hall, the fire department for the victrola, Mr. McGinnis for operating the machine, Mrs. Kenneth Eldred, F.J. Casey and the school board for the use of the records that we used, the Recreation Club and everyone else who helped with this dance.

 

You have started us in a fight against delinquency and now it is up to us to carry on.  We are confident that it is a job that we can undertake successfully, therefore we have started our plans [for our next event].

 

 

 

 



Marriages (July 3)

At a nuptial Mass at 9 o'clock, July 17, in St. Anthony's Church, Forest City, Pa., Miss Frances Millus, daughter of Joseph Millus, of 46 Greenlawn avenue, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Peter A. Sopko, Ph. M 2/C, USNR, son of Nicholas Sopko, of Richmondale, Pa.  the double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. P.B. Paukstis.  Wedding music was played by Natalie Paukstis, church organist.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white chiffon made with a shirred bodice, high round neckline with seed pearl trim outlining the yoke, and long bishop sleeves.  The gored skirt ended in a graceful oval train and her finger-tip veil of illusion was held in place by a coronet of pearl orange blossoms.  She carried an arm bouquet of white roses and baby's breath.  Miss Blanch Millus, a sister of the bride, was maid of honor.  She wore a dress of blue faille and net.  The fitted bodice of faille was made with heart shaped neckline and short puffed sleeves.  The full bouffant skirt of net ended in a short sweep.  She wore a matching halo of hair braid blossoms with shoulder length veil and carried an arm bouquet of red roses and baby's breath.  The best man was John Kovalik, Ph. M. 2/C, USNR, who is stationed at Williamstown, Mass  A wedding reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. Paul Egnatovich, 323 Main street, Richmondale, Pa.  After a wedding trip to New York City, the bridegroom returned to his station at Washington, D.C. and the bride returned to her home in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  July 29, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Grover C. Hamilton, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Marion Elizabeth, to Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Comings, of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., son of Mr. and Mrs. Heorhe H. Comings, of Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 29, 1943]

 

Fowler-Hatton:  Sunday evening, July 25, at 9:30 o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss Althea A. Hatton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Hatton, of Pennsylvania, to Gordon L. Fowler, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY].  The ceremony took place at the Methodist parsonage, with the Rev. Chas. J. Dempsey officiating.  Witnesses were Miss Helen Dempsey, Guilford, and Mrs. Mary Wedge, of Norwich.  The bride is a sister of Mrs. Francis Fleming, of Guilford, and is employed at the American Separator Works in Bainbridge.  The groom operates a farm.  Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943]

 

Yale-DeRuiter:  Of interest to Guilford friends is the marriage of Francis Yale, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], son of the late Frank C. Yale and Mrs. Yale, to Miss Catherine DeRuiter, of 424 Fifth street, Brooklyn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeRuiter, of Brooklyn.  The wedding occurred on Saturday, July 31, Mr. Yale leaving for New York on Friday.  The bride has visited the Yale home previous to her marriage, and is well and favorably known in our community.  The groom is engaged in the same business his late father had, carrying on since his death, that of selling and repairing farm implements and machinery.  They will make their home in Guilford. The best of wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943]

 

Loyer-Brown:  Sunday afternoon, 3 P.M. at Otego, occurred the wedding of the Rev Robert Loyer, pastor of the Otego and Laurens Presbyterian Churches [Otsego Co., NY], to Miss Dorothy Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Brown, of Otego.  It was one of the most beautiful weddings ever solemnized in Otego, and was witnessed by a church full of relatives, friends and parishioners.  Attending from Guilford were Mrs. Ruth Weir and daughters, Bernice and Mrs. Eddy Wade, and Mrs. Harold Winsor, also Mr. and Mrs. David Tate, of Sidney.  Many years ago the Weirs, Browns and Tates were all neighbors in Milltown, Wisc.  Since coming East, this close friendship, formed in the west, has been kept. up.  At the reception following the wedding at the home of the bride's parents, Mrs. Tate had the honor of pouring, and Mrs. Weir served the wedding cake.  The happy couple left for Ohio, where they will visit the groom's parents. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943]

 

Mrs. Wilbur Horace Benjamin announces the marriage of her daughter, Ruth Linda, to Edwin Roberts Sunday afternoon, Aug. 1, at 4 o'clock in the Central Methodist Church, Yonkers.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943].

 

Word has been received of the marriage of Mrs. Nettie Bush Holmes to the Rev. Charles G. Cady on July 25.  The wedding took place in Farmersville [Cattaraugus Co., NY].  The couple will make their home in Theresa [Jefferson Co., NY].  Mr. Cady was pastor of the Presbyterian Church from 1920 to 1928.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Angle, of Deposit [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ferne, to Joseph L. Mertz, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mertz, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place some time during the winter.  [Bainbridge  News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943]

A very pretty wedding took place Saturday, July 31,at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Wilcox, Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when their daughter, Miss Clara R. Wilcox was united in marriage to Robert J. Euker, son of Mr. John Euker, of North Branch.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul Hulslander, of Oneonta.  Mrs. Wilcox, the bride's mother, played the wedding march as the bridal party entered for the ceremony.  The bride wore a street length dress of royal blue and white jersey and a corsage of white roses and sweet peas.  Miss Geraldine Getter, of Bainbridge, who was maid of honor, was dressed in blue silk crepe and wore a corsage of pink roses and sweet peas.  Arnold Euker, of North Branch, was best man for his brother.  The bride's mother was attired in a silk crepe print with a corsage of mixed flowers.  The bridegroom's mother wore Navy blue with a corsage of mixed flowers.  The home of the bride's parents was attractively decorated with garden flowers and white candles in candelabra.  A three tired wedding cake, flanked by tapers and pink roses, centered the bride's table.  Luncheon was served by Mrs. Guy Elliott with Miss Emily Nichols and Miss Esther Hollenbeck assisting.  Mrs. Euker graduated form Bainbridge High School in 1936 and from Syracuse University in 1941.  Before attending Syracuse University, she was a student at Hartwick College.  She is a member of Beta Phi Alpha Sorority and has taught Home Economics at Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] for the past two years.  Mr. Euker is a graduate of Callicoon High School and Cornell University.  He is a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and Ho Nun De Kah Honorary Society.  He has taught Vocational Agriculture at Harpursville for several years.  Mr. and Mrs. Euker will resume their teaching in Harpursville this Fall.  Their many friends congratulate them and wish them many years of happiness.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 5, 1943]

BCHS Class of 1937 - Part 5

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1937

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1937

 

Henry Supplee

 

Bud is the dramatic star of the class. His wit and humor have enlivened many classes and made many friends.  We hope, Henry, that you will always accept life with the same good nature.

Donald Sweet

 

Don has won the reputation of being congenial, and of real leadership.  He has extended a helping hand to all of his classmates.  We hope, Don, that you rise to the top of the musical profession. 

James Taft

 

Flash!  We want you to meet James, the composer and musician of our class.  The world, Jim, will welcome your playing.

Viola Taft

 

Shhh!  Do you hear anything?  Why, it is Viola.  She is quiet, but very helpful.  May your talent be rewarded. 

Ralph Talcott

 

Ah! A business man in the making.  This classmate of ours has a personality and an ability that will surely be recognized in coming years.  Bon voyage, Ralph.

Harold Thornton

 

The eyes have it, and they are always twinkling with fun.  Harold has won many friends in the past, and will make many more in the future.

Andrew Whitney

 

Here we have a student of first rank.  To you, Andy, we offer best wishes.  And for you, we see prospects of further attainment.

Murray Wilcox

 

Do you know the bookworm of the class?  He is very studious and intellectual.  And what a short story writer!  Keep up your good work, Murray.



Obituaries (July 2)

Dexter C. Vincent, age 82, died Tuesday at the Figger home after an illness of many months.  Born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] August 7, 1860, he was the son of Justin and Celestia (Briggs) Vincent.  In his early years he was a fireman on the railroad in Colorado.  Later he came East where he engaged in dairy farming until his retirement.  He was a member of the Maccabees Lodge and a former member of the Grange; he attended church at East Guilford during the years he lived in Rogers Hollow.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Burial will be in the family plot in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  He is survived by a brother, Charles Vincent, of Rogers Hollow; and two sisters in California.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]

 

Herman W. Miller, 70 years old, died Saturday morning at his home, Apalachin, R.D.1.  Mr. Miller conducted a harness and shoe repair shop in the Clark Block, in Bainbridge, a number of years ago, and lived in the house now occupied by the Showalter family.  He is survived by his widow, Jessie Miller, three daughters, Mrs. Harry Niles, and Mrs. Frank Meeker, of Unadilla, and Mrs. Charles Banks, of Livingston Manor; a son, the Rev. Willis Miller of Youngstown; 11 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Unadilla, of which he was a member, Tuesday afternoon.  The Rev. George Youngs officiated.  Burial was in the family plot in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 22, 1943]

 

Mrs. Howard Griffin, a descendant of one of the early settlers of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died at her home in Scranton [PA] last week.  Mrs. Griffin, the former Jennie DeMunn, lived in a house on the site of the old National Milk Sugary Co., built by Baron DeZeng for himself in 1913.  The baron also built at the same time Terrace hill for his brother.  The house was bought from Baron DeZeng by the Bishop family, and Mrs. Griffin's mother was a daughter of the Bishop's.  The deceased leaves a son, Dudley Griffin, and a niece Natalie Aylesworth.  Her sister Louise, died six years ago.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 29, 1943]

 

David Novak, 13, died Monday morning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Carbondale, from a gunshot wound in the abdomen, incurred Saturday afternoon while in a scuffle with an older brother, Carl, 16.  The boys are reported to have found a 32-caliber revolver in an old trunk in the attic of their home, in Forest city.  A struggle to gain possession of the gun caused the shot, officials said.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 29, 1943]

 

Floyd E. Genung, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], died suddenly at Chenango Memorial Hospital Monday morning.  He was taken tot he hospital Sunday suffering from a heart condition.  He was born in Wells Bridge Oct. 5, 1885, and resided in Norwich most of his life, where he was an engineer for the New York State Gas and Electric Company.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 29, 1943]

Marriages (July 2)

Weeden-Chesbro:  Of interest to Guilford friends is the marriage of Mrs. Bertha Chesbro, of 18 Columbia street, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Otis Weeden, of North Norwich.  The wedding occurred on Thursday, June 24th.  the Rev. Harold Knight, of the First Baptist Church, Norwich, performing the ceremony.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Byam, of Norwich, R.D. 1.  Mr. and Mrs. Weeden have recently purchased the Howard Hutchinson property in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] and their future home will be here.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

 

Miss Evelyn Mae Schlafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schlafer, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Robert Wahlberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wahlberg, also of Guilford, in the Presbyterian Church at East Guilford, Sunday afternoon, June 27, at 2 P.M.  The Rev. Ralph Gamewell, pastor, officiated at the ceremony.  Ferns, peonies, roses, syringas and lavandar decorated the altar.  Proceeding the processional, a program of wedding music was performed by Clinton Taylor at the organ.  Wilma Schlafer, cousin of the bride, sang "I Love Thee" and "Because."  The bride was given in marriage by her father.  She was lovely in white satin with a fitted bodice, sweetheart neckline with lace yoke and small buttons extended down the back waistline.  The long sleeves ended in points over the hands and the full shirred skirt, ended in a train.  The finger tip length veil was held by a tiara of orange blossoms.  She wore pearls and her flowers were white roses and ferns.  Mrs. Conrad Schlafer, sister-in-law of the bride was matron of honor.  Her gown was of blue satin and inlaid with matching lace.  She wore a halo headdress and carried yellow roses.  Conrad Schlafer, brother of the bride, was best man.  Charles Hatton and Leroy Baldwin were ushers.  The bride's mother choose a gown of powder blue with white accessories.  The mother of the bridegroom wore dusty rose with white accessories and both wore corsages of pin and white carnations.  A reception for 70 guests followed at the home of the bride's parents.  The bride's table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake.  For traveling the bride wore a powder blue dress with navy blue accessories and a corsage of yellow roses.  Both the bride and groom were graduates of Guilford Central School.  The bride has been employed as cashier in the Montgomery Ward Store, Norwich.  The groom operates a farm with his father at North Guilford. Their apartment, all furnished, awaited them on their return from their honeymoon.  They are both popular young people of Guilford and a score of good wishes from their many friends go with them for a married life complete and filled with happiness.  Pre-nuptial showers in honor of the bride were given by Mrs. Joseph Schlafer, Mrs. Einar Dahl, of Guilford, Myra Sharpe and Bessie Purdy, of Norwich.  Many lovely and useful gifts were received at both the showers and the wedding.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

 

Miss Geraldine Woznica, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Woznica, of Cicero [Onondaga Co., NY], was married to Staff Sgt. Otis E. Cottet, U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cottet, of West Monroe, on June 20, in the Polish National Catholic Church of the Holy Cross, by the Rev. Joseph F. Kuila.  Miss Jennie Roscoe and Charles Cottet, brother of the bridegroom, were attendants.  The bride wore powder blue with white accessories and had a bouquet of red roses.  The maid of honor was dressed in a beige suit with white accessories.  Her bouquet was white roses.  Mrs. Woznica, the bride's mother, wore black with a bouquet of white carnations.  The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Cottet, was dressed in navy blue.  Her bouquet was white carnations.  Following a trip to Bainbridge the couple will live in Albany, Ga.  Wedding guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mark Jobson.--from Syracuse American-Herald  S/Sgt Cottet is a brother of Mrs. Mark Jobson, of Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], and was employed at the Casein Company before his entry into the service.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Hyde, of Charlton [Saratoga Co., NY], have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ruth E. Hyde, to Lt. Walter J. Roider, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Roider, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Miss Hyde is a graduate of Scotia High School and attended Mildred Elley School.  She is employed at the Schenectady Army Service Forces Depot.  Lt. Roider, a graduate of Hamilton College in 1939, is a member of Lambda Chi Fraternity.  He is stationed at the Schenectady Army Service Forces Depot. The wedding will take place July 31 at Scotia Reformed Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. LaRue H. Skillman, of 680 Chenango street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Phyllis, to Third Class Aviation Machinist's Mate Roswell S. Monroe, stationed at Norfolk, Va., who is the son of Dr. and Mrs. R.M. Monroe, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The wedding will take place this summer.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1945]

Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Norton, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Norma Norton, to Daniel Mahoney, First Class Private in the U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mahoney, also of South New Berlin.  Pvt. Mahoney was a former barber at Dude's barbershop in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]

The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas John Collar announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Margaret, to the Rev. John Town Knight, chaplain in the United States Army, July 9, at St. Paul's Church in Aurora.  The Rev. Mr. Collar is a former rector of St. Peter's Church in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]

Obituaries (July 1)

Leo Morris Albert, 25, of Schenectady, died Sunday morning at 7 o'clock as a result of electric shock the previous night at 11 o'clock.  Mr. Albert, who was employed by the General Electric, was fixing lights in his trailer at the time of his electrocution.  His wife, the former Nina Benedict and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Donahe, of Bainbridge, suffered a severe burn on her hand in attempting to free her husband.  Funeral services will be held today at 2 o'clock from McBain Funeral Parlor in Watervliet.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943]

Charles Arthur Hovey, of 53 West Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died early Monday morning at his home following a prolonged illness.  He had been confined to his home since last October, suffering from a heart ailment.  His age was 58.  Mr. Hovey was a salesman the early years of his life, working out of Gouverneur and Cooperstown.  In 1924 he purchased the coal and feed business of Lynn Wyckoff in Bainbridge and continued in this enterprise until, 1939 when he was forced to sell to Chas. H. Eldred & Co., because of poor health.  After disposing of his business, he spent most of his time on his farm in Guilford street as long as his health would permit.  Born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 23, 1884, he was the son of Charles Cornwell and Ella (Denham) Hovey.  His father was well-known throughout the state as a pioneer in the milk industry.  He attended business college in Syracuse and was married to Alice Davidson, of Cooperstown, on Feb 3, 1908.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge.  He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mary M. Hovey; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Stannard, of Binghamton; a brother Vernon F. Hovey, of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson officiating.  Bearers were G.E. Howland, Charles Peckham, Ward Loomis, and Kermit Dicks.  Burial was in the Hovey lot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 15, 1943]

NEWTON--In Coventry, June 20th, 1876, Benjamin Newton, aged 68 years.
Once again are we reminded of the insecurity of life, of the frailty of man, and that we are ever journeying in the midst of death.  On Tuesday last, after an illness of several weeks, Benjamin Newton, in the 68th year of his age, passed away, trusting we hope in Jesus and a life beyond the grave.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]

A shocking accident occurred at Trout Creek, on Monday the 12th inst., resulting in the instant death of a young son of Edwin Furman, a resident of that place, while riding upon a load of bark with a man in the employ of Broughton.  The team ran away throwing the boy off under the wheels, crushing his head into a shapeless mass.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]

Andrew Robinson, a resident of Walton [Delaware co., NY], and in the employ of Willard W. Sage, of Norwich, was drowned Thursday evening, while bathing in the river north of the village.  He could not swim and got into a deep hole.  Edwin D. Brown attempted to rescue him and was dragged under by the drowning man.  Both were rescued by others.  Robinson was dead and Brown insensible for a long time.  Robinson was 17 years of age.  --Oxford Times.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]

A man by the name of Martin Palmer was found dead on the roof of a barn near Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], a few days ago.  He w as engaged at shingling, and his death is supposed to have been caused by sun stroke.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 24, 1876]

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1876

Death Notices

 

HYDE:  In Bainbridge, June 18th, 1876, Ira Hyde, aged 75 years.

SEELEY:  In Oxford, June 9th, 1876, Mr. Hector Seeley, aged 80 years.

BARBAZON:  In Guilford, June 9th, Mrs. Charles Barbazon,

HOTCHKISS:  In Greene, June 4th, 1876, Mr. William A. Hotchkiss, aged 43 years.



 

Soldier News - continued

Private Donald Peckham Reports for Duty

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943

 



Private Donald C. Peckham, of the Enlisted Reserve Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Peckham, of 24 Johnson street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has been called for active duty and is reporting today at Fort Dix, N.J. for assignment.  He enlisted Aug. 12, 1942 at Cleveland, Ohio. 

 

Pvt. Peckham has just recently returned from Oberlin, Ohio, where he has completed the first semester of his Junior year at Oberlin College.  He graduated from Bainbridge Central School with the Class of 1940 of which he was awarded the valedictory honors.  During his school days at B.C.H.S. he was particularly interested in sports and music, playing baseball, basketball and tennis and serving as manager of the school football team.  He was a member of the glee club, band and orchestra and was the first drum-major to lead the High School Band. 

 

Donald will be the third member of his family to enter the Armed Forces.  His brother, Cpl. Rolland C. Peckham, is with the Weather Squadron somewhere in Arabia and his brother-in-law, Dale H. Wade, C.M. 1/C is located somewhere in the Pacific.   

 

Isabelle Smith to Serve as Army Nurse

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943

 

Miss Isabelle Smith, R.N., of St. Luke's Hospital, New York City, has been a guest of her aunt, Miss Kittie M. Ellis, and of her sister, Miss Vera Jean Smith.  Miss Smith will leave soon for McCaw General Hospital at Walla Walla, Wash., having enlisted in the Army Nurses Corps with the rank of Second lieutenant.  Miss Smith is a graduate of Afton High School and St. Luke's Hospital; since completing her training she has remained on the staff as supervisor of the Orthopedic Ward.  Her two brothers, Sgt. Leland Smith and P.F.C. Lynn Smith, are serving with the A.E.F in North Africa. 

 

Leon Mott was Aboard Ill-fated U.S.S. Strong

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 8, 1943

 

Leon R. Mott, 18, was a Fireman First Class on the U.S.S. Strong which was reported sunk by a submarine Tuesday in the latest Solomons Naval battle.  His relatives have as yet received no official notice concerning his fate but since most of those aboard were rescued, it is believed he too may have been saved. 

 

He is the son of Mrs. Ralph Mott and the late Mr. Mott, of Bainbridge R.D.1, and enlisted in the Navy in January, 1942, during his senior year at Bainbridge Central School.  He was home on a furlough June 4th and then left to board the ill-fated ship.  He has a younger brother, Charles R. Mott, whom has just completed boot training at the Sampson Naval Training Station.

 

Sgt. Edward Peckham Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 1, 1943

 

Tech. Sgt. Edward Peckham, 24, serial gunner in U.S. Army Air Force, and son of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Peckham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], R.D.3, was reported missing in action by the U.S. War Department in a telegram to his parents which arrived here Monday morning.  Added to the startling shock of the sudden news of Sgt. Peckham's disappearance was the fact that the report arrived less than one month after his departure for duty overseas.

 

The War Department's announcement, the first of its grim kind to cast its shadow on Bainbridge, stated that young Peckham had been missing in action since June 26 and that his parents would be notified immediately of any further information that might be obtained.  It is assumed here, however, that Tech. Sgt. Peckham was on his first bombing mission, presumably over Germany, as he has been stationed in England since leaving the States a few weeks ago.  His post of duty was as aerial gunner in the top turret of the big bombers which have been blasting the Axis for so many recent weeks.  He had full charge of all the instruments in his plane and had received many commendations from his Army instructors for the excellence with which he handled his work.

 

Ed, as he was known to nearly everyone in Bainbridge, entered the service of the U.S. Army in April of 1942 and was primarily stationed at Keesler Field, Miss., Seattle, Wash., Las Vegas, Nevada, Kearns, Utah, and Boise, Idaho. At each camp his training in the intricacies and skill of aerial gunnery was advanced.  From the very first his work was considered above average.  In every course taken during his entire period, Sgt. Peckham's average was above 90 percent.  Promotion was rapid and he soon rose from the crowded ranks of the Army private.  A few weeks before leaving for active duty he was promoted from Staff Sergeant to Technical Sergeant and Engineer. 

 

So remarkable was his training record that he was repeatedly asked to remain in the United States as an instructor at Keesler and Las Vegas.  Despite this Ed insisted on going overseas for combat duty with his outfit and so was allowed to go with them.  In the latter part of May, immediately after spending three days on a final six-day furlough in Bainbridge with his family, Sgt. Peckham was part of a group which flew the ocean to England.  From this point news of his whereabouts was as certain as any news of our overseas boys can be.  Letters received here revealed that he was stationed in England and little else.  Mail delivery being so delayed today, the Monday  news of Edward was even more surprising since his latest letters arrived in Bainbridge that same morning telling of his being safe and well. 

 

Everyone in Bainbridge who knows Ed and his much-respected parents joins in with Mr. and Mrs. "Jack" Peckham, not in sorrow but in the fervent hopes that their son's name will turn up either on the lists of prisoners of war or of those rescued at sea.  On the far flung battlefields of this global war, hundreds of our boys, especially fliers and their crews, have been discovered months after their disappearance in action.  Today, anything is possible and nothing is certain until proved.  The news cites as an example of this the disappearance of Pvt. James Mulwane, another local boy who was also reported missing in action on the North Africa battlefront last Nov. 30.  Young Mulwane, later turned up safe and sound, a happy example of what we can all hope will prove the same with Ed Peckham.  Popular with young and old, prior to his Army career, he graduated from Bainbridge Central High School, Class of '38 and attended the Cornell University of Agriculture for two years.  He made many lasting friends among the students of both schools.  On the football team at school he displayed the same fearless fighting courage and the same splendid clean sportman's attitude which was later to make him push aside the chance of an Army instructor's job with a safe future in the States to enter into the thick of the fray with the comrades he trained with and, when the entire story comes out,  it can be sure that the same fighting spirit with which he carried the pigskin for B.C.H.S. held him ready and strong in the much grimmer game of war.  There will be no elegy in these paragraphs for Sgt. Peckham, only our united prayers for speedy news of his discovery.

 

Edward's family, in addition to his parents, includes three sisters, Mrs. Alene Smith, of Ripon, Wis., Miss Norma Peckham, of Bainbridge, and Mrs. Helen Eckert, of Andes, Miss.; and a brother, Bruce Peckham, of Bainbridge.  Tech. Sgt. Peckham's engagement to Miss Amen Vawter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Vawter, of Juliand street, was recently announced. 

 

Hope Remains for Two Boys Missing  in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 22, 1943

 

Hope is in the hearts of all residents of Bainbridge for the safety of Leon R. Mott, 18, of the U.S. Navy, reported missing in action in a telegram to his mother, Mrs. Ralph Mott, from the Navy Department, early Tuesday evening; also for the safety of S/Sgt Edward L. Peckham reported missing in action about three weeks ago.

 

Leon was a Fireman First Class on the U.S.S. Strong which was sunk two weeks ago Sunday in the latest big naval battle at the Solomons.  It is reported that the Strong was screening other ships when struck by a torpedo from a Jap submarine.  The survivors were picked up by the Quinn which later was also sunk. 

 

The young seaman enlisted in the Navy in January 1942, during his senior year at Bainbridge Central School.  He was home on leave shortly before Christmas and upon his return boarded the new destroyer Strong, which apparently had been serving with the Pacific Fleet since February of 1943.  He had been on the Strong since it was commissioned in August.

 

He received his boot training at Newport, R.I., and attended service school in Norfolk, Va., and New York City.  His younger brother, Charles, also of the U.S. Navy, is stationed in New York City.

 



Marriages (July 1)

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

 

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

 

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

"For whether we waken or whether we slumber,

Fifty is a good round number,

When measured out to us in years,

Of joy and sorrow, smiles and tears."

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

 

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

Charles Lyon Gets lost in the Woods, 1878

Lost in the Woods

Chenango Union, Jan. 17, 1878

 

A remarkable instance of longevity is related of Mr. Charles Lyon who is aged 94 years and who is living with Mr. Wheeler Smith of West Bainbridge.  Some ten days since the old gentleman in the early evening undertook to go to the house of his son, Horace Lyon, some half a mile distant.  This was on the night of the extreme heavy fog, and as darkness soon set in he realized he was walking in the woods and completely lost.  The cold was so intense that notwithstanding he had mittens he had to slap his hands to keep them from freezing.  Finally after walking over brush heaps, prostrate tree tops and logs, and walking as he had to all night to keep from freezing, he discovers that daylight is dawning and pushes for the nearest house, which proves to be Briggs Lyon's and only one-half mile from his home and same distance from Horace Lyon's, but the old gentleman was so completely bewildered and lost that he could not realize where he was, and inquired how many miles it was to Horace Lyon's.  ---Republican.

Obituaries (June 30)

Mrs. Lucinda M. Tompkins, 83, widow of James E. Tompkins, formerly of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died Saturday at the Charles Wilson Memorial Hospital after several weeks' illness.  She is survivied by two daughters, Mrs. Samuel J. Halsey and Mrs. Pearl Bronson, both of Johnson City; a son, Louis E Tompkins, of Binghamton; a sister, Mrs. William Clark, of McClure.  She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Windsor, Tuesday.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

Mrs. James S. Denham, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], passed away in the Fox Hospital at Oneonta, June 12, following an operation.  She had been in the hospital 13 days.  Mrs. Denham was born at Hale Eddy, Sept. 9, 1897, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Connally.  She was united in marriage to James Denham.  the couple resided in Cadosia until nine years ago, when they moved to Walton.  She was a woman who was loved by her immediate family and respected by all who knew her.  Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. Francis Brown, of Walton, and two grandchildren.  The funeral was held Tuesday morning in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, of which she was a member.  Burial was in the Walton Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

News of the death of the Rev. T. Ashton Rich, 57, pastor of the Waverly Methodist Church, was heard with regret by his many friends in Unadilla, where he was pastor of the Methodist Church in 1935.  He was starting his fifth year at Waverly [Tioga Co., NY].  He was attending a theatre Monday night and in the middle of the performance slumped in his seat.  He was taken to the Tioga General Hospital, but was pronounced dead on his arrival.  Funeral services were held Friday in the Waverly Methodist Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

Lieutenant George Hyde Clarke, Jr., of the Army Air Forces, eldest son of Mrs. S. Beach Cooke, of New York City and Cooperstown, and of George Hyde Clarke, of Hyde Hall, Cooperstown, was killed Thursday of last week in an accident at Weed, Calif, while completing training for combat with the 34th Bombing Group, 7th Squadron.  He was 22 years old.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

Mr. Thomas P. Hicks, of this village, received word from England last week, of the death of his mother.  Mrs. Hicks made a visit to this place about seven years ago.  We find the following in regard to her in the Chenango Union:  "In our obituary column will be found the announcement of the death, at her home in England, of Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks, age 92 years.  Many of our citizens will recollect the visit made to this village a number of years since, by the venerable lady accompanied by her son, the late John P. Hicks, with whose family she passed several months very pleasantly, when she returned to her native country.  While here many agreeable acquaintances were made and friendships formed between the aged stranger and our townspeople, and her death will cause a feeling of sadness among those who knew her best."  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 11, 1876]

The remains of Mrs. Henry Jewell were brought from Colesville [Broome Co., NY] and interred at Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY], on the 5th inst.  Mrs. Jewell was a daughter of Clark Smith, west of our place, and after the death of her husband, some years since, removed to Colesville, where she resided at the time of her death.  She was much respected by all who knew her.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 11, 1876]

Stephen Isbell, a native, and until some eight years ago a resident of our town [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY] died at Oxford, where he was living, on the 2d inst.  His health had been feeble for years, yet he was always industrious.  He was nearly the last of a once large family of brothers and sisters.  He was about sixty years of age, and leaves a wife, son and daughter to mourn his loss.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 11, 1876]

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] on the 27th ult., of consumption, Mr. Leander B. Foote, aged 48 years.  [Chenango Union, Oct. 14, 1863]

In Greene, on the 23d ult., of apoplexy, Mrs. Thirza Baker, wife of Joseph Baker. [Chenango Union, Oct. 14, 1863]

At Little Falls [Herkimer Co., NY], on the 1st inst.  Mrs. Julia A., wife of John L. Simonds, and daughter of Nelson Deming, of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], in the 27th year of her age.  [Chenango Union, Oct. 14, 1863]

 

Marriages (June 30)

Miss Charlotte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Van Name, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and J. Twitchell Lansing, also of Sidney, were married Saturday in the Sidney Methodist Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

 

Miss Norma, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. George A. Parmelee, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was married to Carlton, son of Mr.a nd Mrs. Fred A. Utter, of Sidney, Saturday in the Sidney Baptist church, in a ceremony performed by the father of the bride.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

 

Miss Catherine Margaret Wheat, of Louisville, Ky. and Lt. Paul Douglas Fairbanks, of Camp Campbell, Ky. and son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Fairbanks, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married June 8, in the Episcopal Chapel at Camp Campbell.  The ceremony was performed by Chaplain Clark.  Mrs. Fairbanks is in training at the Norton Infirmary, Louisville.  Lt. Fairbanks graduated from Bainbridge Central High School and attended the University of Wisconsin.  He entered the service in March 1941.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

 

Miss Marjorie Edgett, daughter of August Edgett, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], was united in marriage to Corp. Harold Marcellus, of Unadilla, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Marcellus, of Unadilla, Saturday, June 12, in Oneonta. The bride was attired in a yellow crepe dress with luggage tan accessories and wore a corsage of roses.  The bride attended Unadilla High School and at present is employed at the Casein Co. of America.  The groom attended Unadilla High School and is stationed at Camp Hood, Tex.  After a short wedding trip the groom left for Camp Hood; the bride will continue her work at the Casein Co.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Alson William Coss, of Kenmore [Erie Co., NY], announce the marriage of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth, to Willard Gaeddert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Gaeddert, of Newton, Kan., on June 10, at 7 o'clock in the Kenmore Methodist Church.  The double ring ceremony was performed by Dr. Wesley Searles.  The bride wore a gown of white starched organdy with an illusion veil, and carried a white Testament and white orchids.  Miss Dorothea Mae Coss was her sister's only attendant.  She was attired in pale blue taffeta and carried a colonial bouquet of yellow roses and daisies.  Alvin Gaeddert, of Wichita, Kan., brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and George S. Davidson, II, of Pittsburgh, and P. Wardham Collyer, of Buffalo, acted as ushers.  The bride attended Syracuse University and graduated form the University of Buffalo; also she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority.  She has been an analytical chemist with Dupont since her graduation.  The bridegroom was graduated from Bethel College, and received his Master's degree from the University of Buffalo.  He is teaching Physics at the University of Oklahoma, and is a member of Sigma Xi and Sigma Pi Sigma, honorary societies.  The couple are at home at 628 West Boyd street, Norman, Okla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

St. John's Church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] was the setting yesterday morning for the marriage of Miss Lucy Delello, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello, Sr., of Freiot avenue, to Lieut. Larry I. Argiro, of the Engineer's Corps, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Argiro, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY].  The double ring ceremony as performed by the Rev. John J. Toomey, pastor of the church.  The church and altar were decorated with pink and white roses, peonies and larkspur.  The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a white chiffon and lace gown made princess style with a long train.  Her finger-tip veil was held in place with a tiara of pearls, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  The bridegroom's sister, Miss Olga Argiro, of Syracuse, who was maid of honor, wore yellow chiffon and carried a bouquet of sweet peas.  Patsy Delello, brother of the bride, was best man.  A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride for the immediate families following the ceremony.  Mrs. Argiro chose as her traveling costume a red and white print with white accessories and a corsage of red and white roses.  The bridal couple left shortly after the ceremony for a week's trip to the Adirondack mountains.  The bride attended Bainbridge Central High School and is a forelady at the Scintilla Magneto plant.  The bridegroom is a graduate of Syracuse University, Fine Arts and Education, and was art instructor at the local school before his entry into the service July 2, 1942.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

Blog Postings week of June 23-29, 2014

Listing of Blog postings for week of June 23-29, 2014

Marriages

Posted June 23, 2014

Georgina Mary Selzer - Burton Frederick Inglis (1943)

Lenore Persons - Richard J. Stevenson (engagement, 1943)

Elsie Mary Ruland - Ralph DeRoy Riley (engagement, 1943)

Velma Micha - James M. Taft (1943)

Posted June 24, 2014
Margaret Reid - Guy Burchard (1943)
Margaret Klabel - Millard VanFleet (1943)
Mildred Gage - Gerald Baker (1943)
Phyliss Belle Peck - Milton Warner (1943)
Mary Alcock -Jack Hawkins (1943)

Posted June 25, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hoyt (49th anniversary, 1943)
Nora Arvilla McGowan - Kenneth Ashley Craver (engagement, 1943)
Eva Lillian Johnson - Everett Lincoln Ellis (engagement, 1943)
Eloise Ruth Faatz - John H. Hilbert (engagement, 1943)
William Grist - Cora B. VanNess (1891)
Joel J. Delong - Maria A. Ireland (1891)
Maud Smith - William Lawson (1891)

Posted June 26, 1943
Mary Brennan - Emile Jefferson Gough (1943)
Mildred Spearman - Kenneth Meek (1943)
Hilda Ester Prestidge - Arthur L. O'Brien (engagement, 1943)
Shirley L. Stiles - Bert Lord (1943)
Isabelle Laskoski - W. Murray Wilcox (1943)
Mary L. Branham - Lloyd Sipple (1943)

Postings June 27, 2014
Eva Lillian Johnson - Everett Lincoln Ellis (1943)
Gladys Hendrickson Thomson - Howard Hendrickson (1943)
Elizabeth Anne Branham - Joseph Henry Brock, Jr. (1943)
Evelyn Mae Livingston - Andrew J. Whitney (engagement, 1943)
Beatrice Irene Goodrich - Lawrence Edwin Darlin (1943)
Mary Elizabeth Horton - James Guy Brady (1943)

Posted June 28, 2014
Olive Elizabeth Corbin - Charles William Gerlach (1943)
Margaret Gere - Graydon Cass (1943)
Marjorie Louise Coolbaugh - Thomas Woodrow Warren (1943)
Barbara Campbell - Donald Quinney (engagement, 1943)
Charlah Ireland - George McCrea Skinner (1943)

Posted June 29, 2014
Helen Knapp - David A. Thomas (1943)
Dorothy Lana Pfeil - Emery A. Hutchinson (1943)
Evelyn M. Livingston - Rev. Andrew J. Whitney (1943)
Anne Mary Vawter - Edward Lawrence Peckham (engagement, 1943)


 

Obituaries

Posted June 23, 2014

Vivian Parmer (Guilford, 1943)

Frank C. Yale (Guilford, 1943)

James Landers Stead (Yaleville, 1943)

Diana Michel (1943)

John Roehlk (Gustine, CA, Bainbridge, 1943)

William Cole (Sidney, 1943)

Posted June 24, 2014
Edna Burton (Guilford, 1943)
John Graver (St. Petersburg FL, Guilford, 1943)
Frank B. Odell (Masonville, 1943)
Frank A. Bartley (Sidney, 1943)
William John Sisson (Bainbridge, 1943)
Frank Schell (Guilford, Germany, 1943)

Posted June 25, 2014
Lulu Pratt Dardis (Detroit MI, Bainbridge, 1943)
Richard E. Bolster (Cobleskill, Guilford, 1943)
Charles E. Magee (Guilford, Montrose PA, McGraw, 1943)
Alice Couse Shaver (Bainbridge, 1943)
Margaret Horvath Manderville (Bainbridge, 1943)
Emily Husted (Guilford, Hancock, 1943)

Posted June 26, 2014
Kathryne Vanderwalker Hogaboom (Bennettsville, Guilford, 1943)
R.D. Bolster (Guilford, 1943)
Elizabeth Keen Stoddard (Bainbridge, Starrucca PA, 1943)
Lillian Menck Goodwin (Guilford, Oxford, 1943)
Rev. Arthur G. Spaulding (Salem NY, 1943)

Posted June 27, 2014
Floyd M. Close (Cannonsville, 1943)
Marjorie Gregory Drury (Utica, Afton, 1943)
Calistia Irons Murdock (Bainbridge, Davenport, 1943)
Jay King (Guilford, Holmesville, 1943)
John Nelson Pettys (Rochester, Bainbridge, 1943)

Posted June 28, 2014
Winifred Margaretta Kirkland (Bainbridge, Sewanee TN 1943)
Samuel H. McAfee (Sidney, 1943)
Ransom M. Herrick (Bainbridge, 1943)

Posted Juen 29, 2014
Arthur G. Russell (Bainbridge, 1943)
John L. Sweet (Coventry, Bainbridge, 1943)
Ellsworth B. Matteson (Coventry, 1943)


 

Miscellaneous

Posted June 23, 2014

Soldier News - January/February 1943
     Barbara Cooper inducted into U.S. Army
     Virginia Blakeley Joins WAACs
     Delvin DeForest Missing in Action
     Paul Sherman and Robert Smith Called for Active Army Duty

Posted June 24, 2014
Ruth Goodman has Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt - 1943

Posted June 25, 2014
Bainbridge Central High School, Class of 1937, Part 4

Posted June 26, 2014
Spiritual Phenomenon, 1878

Posted June 27, 2014
Soldier News March 1943
     Myron L. Carl Gets Call to Service
     Winfred Michel, 17, Joins Coast Guard
     Charles Mott Joins Navy
     Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Jeffers Died in plane crash in Iceland
     P.F.C. Earl Clark Injured in Africa
     Jean Slocum to Conduct Red Cross Work Overseas

Posted June 28, 1914
Bainbridge Postal Employees Honored

Posted June 29, 2014
Soldier News - June 1943
     Sinking Survivor Visits Scintilla
     Harry Jaynes Dies in Action in Africa
     Pvt. Charles Bennett Wins Purple Heart
     Sgt. Maurice A. Page Killed in Action



Soldier News - June 1943

Sinking Survivor Visits Scintilla

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943

 

Basil Izzi, Seaman Second Class, U.S. Navy, survivor of the sinking of an American ship, visited the Scintilla last Friday and addressed the employees over the public address system.  Later, Seaman Izzi, visited various sections of the plant and it was the pleasure of several local workers to meet the young sailor.  The youth's story in itself was remarkable.  After the torpedo sunk his ship he spent 83 days on a small life raft on the broad expanse of the ocean with other survivors of the sinking.  Not only did this modern epic of adventure take place during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday months but also during a period of some of the worst winter ocean storms.

 

Seaman Izzi described part of his torturous 83 days--remarking on the speedy exhaustion of food supplies--the sailors' struggle for existence on fish and birds--curiously enough their largest catch was on Thanksgiving--and the horrible sight of his comrades attacked by sharks while he and his fellow castaways were powerless to assist.

 

Another remarkable use of meager facilities was the method in which the pitiful group on the raft gained their food.  Using their bare toes to entice young sharks within reach, Izzi and his mates finished off their catch with a pair of scissors, miraculously saved by one of the men.  On this diet of fish and birds the small group lived for those dreadful long weeks in which hope all but left those weary breasts.  During those 83 days adrift Seaman Izzi's weight shrank to a mere 80 lbs. 

 

Barely five feet in stature with the childish eyes of a schoolboy, this young hero is someone for us all to think about and remember.  For he is the typical fighter today.  Maybe his parents didn't come over on the Mayflower but just as great Americans have entered these shores on the decks of the immigrant steamers.  All with one thought--America!

 

Perhaps what will e remembered most of Seaman Izzi's modern odyssey will be the poignant fact that while adrift on the raft he celebrated his birthday.  He is just 20 years old.

 

Harry Jaynes Dies in Action in Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943

 

George Jaynes, of North Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], has been notified that his son, Harry Jaynes, 25, who was killed in action in North Africa on April 23, had been promoted to Sergeant a few days before his death.  Born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] May 8, 1918, he was the son of George and Anna (VanVallkenburg) Jaynes.  Sergeant Jaynes, who enlisted in Oneonta in November, 1940, left for overseas duty in July.  He was stationed in England and Scotland prior to his transfer to North Africa.

 

Pvt. Charles Bennett Wins Purple Heart

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943

 

Pvt. Charles Bennett, brother of Mrs. Edward Gliha, of Bainbridge, and son of Lee Bennett, of Greene, has been awarded the Purple Heart for his gallantry in the battle of North Africa.  Pvt. Bennett, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], is confined to a hospital in Phonixville, Pa., awaiting the removal of a piece of shrapnel from his leg.  His father received word recently from Washington, D.C., that his son, who was wounded in the North Africa area on Mar. 25, was being removed to the States.

 

Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 17, 1943

 

Pvt. Maurice A. Page

 

Sgt. Maurice A. Page, son of Leo B. Page, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], well-known in this area, has been killed in action in the North African area, it was released Wednesday by the War Department.

 





Obituaries (June 29)

Arthur G. Russell, a well-known farmer of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], passed away at his home Tuesday morning, May 25, at the age of 66.  He had been in failing health for the past two years but on Jan. 10 his condition grew worse, confining him to his home until his death.  He was born in Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], Aug. 19, 1876, the son of George and Fannie (More) Russell.  He moved to Sidney in his early boyhood with his parents where he lived until 26 years ago when he bought the farm where he resided at the time of his death  On Mar. 21, 1912 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Maude Weight Luther and to them were born two children, Nellie G. and Agnes M.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.  He is survived by his wife and the above daughters mentioned, two step-daughters.  Mrs. Winn E. Barnes, of Maryland, and Mrs. Perry Shaver, of Sidney Center; one sister, Mrs. M.D. Wrgiht, of Binghamton, and 11 step-grandchildren.  The funeral was held at Colwell's Chapel on Friday with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943]

 

John L. Sweet died Saturday, May 29, after an illness of several months.  He was born in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], the son of Roland and Mary (Miller) Sweet, July 27, 1858.  He lived in Coventry until 1898 when he moved to Bainbridge.  Mr. Sweet was engaged in dairy farming most of his life, but worked in the village his latter years.  Since the death of his wife in 1919, he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. J.E. Herrick.  His son, Ralph Sweet, died in 1908, at the age of 36.  Besides his daughter he is survived by one sister, Mrs. S.B. Blakeslee; a grandson, J. Robert Herrick, and nephews and nieces.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson conducted the funeral service which was held in Colwell's Chapel, Tuesday, June 1.  Bearers were four nephews, Raymond Parsons, Frank Blakeslee, W.H. Sweet and L.O. Sweet.  Burial was in the family plot at Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943]

 

Ellsworth B. Matteson, a resident of the Town of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] for over 60 years, passed to his Heavenly Home Thursday, May 13, at the age of 79 years.  Funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Erford H. Lyon, Sunday, May 16, with interment in the Coventryville Cemetery; the Rev. Schulz, of Greene, officiating.  The many and beautiful floral tributes expressed the love and esteem of his many friends.  Surviving are the two daughters, Mrs. Erford Lyon, of Coventryville, and Mabel Lyon, of Cincinnatus; a brother, James, of Jersey City, N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Grace Barstow, of Brighton, Colo.; and several nephews and nieces.  Mr. Matteson was born in the Town of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] May 29, 1863, the son of Margaret Ward and Richard Morgan Matteson.  He came to Coventry in 1880 and in 1889 was united in marriage to Fannie L. Benedict, daughter of the late Henry and Lomira Benedict, of Coventryville.  Mr. Matteson has been a member of the Congregational Church of Coventryville for 56 years, serving faithfully in various capacities.  In early years he was a member of the local P. of H. and Red Men, and until health would not permit, served his town and community by holding of office and loyal interest.  In his home life his faith exemplified by patience and cheery words, which will be a cherished memory to those who mourn their loss.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 24, 1943]

 

 

Marriages (June 29)

The marriage of Mrs. Helen Knapp, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and David A. Thomas, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized Sunday afternoon, May 30, at 5 o'clock at the Oak Street parsonage in Binghamton by the Rev William Heapps.  The couple was attended by Richard Hoyt, E 3/C, of the U.S. Navy, and Mrs. Hoyt, of Endicott. Friends and relatives present were Marcia Hoyt, Mrs. Arthur Hoyt and Mr. and Mrs. Delphin Hoyt.  The party had a wedding dinner at the Barn after which the couple left for a short trip to Syracuse.  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at present are making their home in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943]

 

A pretty wedding took place on Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfeil, at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], when their daughter, Dorothy Lana Pfeil, became the bride of Emery A. Hutchinson, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James W. Bump, of Guilford, under a beautifully decorated arch.  The couple were attended by Mrs. Lewis Pfeil as bridesmaid while Donald Hutchinson acted as best man for his brother.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was beautiful in a white silk jersey, street length dress with white accessories and carried a prayer book.  Her corsage was of white sweet peas centered with one red rose.  Her attendant, Mrs. Lewis Pfeil, wore aqua jersey with white accessories and her corsage was pink roses.  The bride's mother wore Navy blue print with matching accessories  Her corsage was of red talisman roses.  Mrs. Hutchinson, mother of the groom, wore green print.  Her corsage was of orchid sweet peas.  Before the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oldfield, accompanied by Mrs. Stuart B. Ives, sang "I Love You Truly."  Mr. Oldfield sang "O Promise Me."  After the reception at the bride's home, the happy couple left for a short wedding trip.  They will be at home after June 14 at their newly furnished apartment on Mechanic street, Guilford.  Both are employed at the American Separator Co., Bainbridge.  The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson extend congratulations to them and best wishes for happiness through the years to come.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 17, 1943]

 

A quiet home wedding was solemnized under a beautiful arch of ferns and spires when Miss Evelyn M. Livingston, daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. Melvin H. Livingston, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of the Rev. Andrew J. Whitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitney, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon, June 12, at 2 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Russell D. Gunsalus, Dean of Theology, Allentown Bible Institute, Allentown, Pa.  Preceding the ceremony, George Terwilliger, of Sidney, accomplished pianist, played "Farewell to the Piano," by Beethoven, and the Rev. George Puffenbarger, of Allentown, Pa., sang "Because," accompanied by Mr. Terwilliger.  The bridal party entered with the playing of the "Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin."  At the close of the ceremony, the Rev. and Mrs. Whitney knelt in consecration as the Rev. Puffenbarger sang, "Together Life's Pathway We Tread."  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was charming in a white satin gown, with short train with lace insertion, and a finger-tip veil caught in a tiara of orange blossoms.  She carried a white Bible and a shower bouquet of white roses and white button mums.  Miss Ruth Willson, of Athens, Pa. a former schoolmate of the bride, was maid of honor.  she wore pink crepe with a tiara to match and carried red roses.  Mrs. Beatrice Gardner, of East Guilford, sister of the bridegroom, who was bride's maid, wore blue taffeta with matching tiara and she also carried red roses.  Leland Whitney, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Vernon Livingston, brother of the bride, acted as usher.  The bride's mother was attired in a chiffon print while the bridegroom's mother wore blue crepe, and both wore corsages of yellow roses.  After the ceremony luncheon was served on the lawn to approximately 50 relatives and friends by the Misses Alta McAtee and Pearl Martsalf, of Endicott.  The waitresses wore dusty pink street length dresses with white caps and aprons.  The Rev. and Mrs. Whitney were the recipients of many useful as well as beautiful gifts.  Both the Rev. and Mrs. Whiney are graduates of Bainbridge Central High School.  The bride also graduated form the Allentown Bible Institute in 1942 as valedictorian of her class while the Rev. Mr. Whitney graduated from the same institute in 1943 as valedictorian of his class.. The happy couple will be at home to their many friends after July 1, at Toddsville where the Rev. Mr. Whitney has accepted a pastorate.  He is also supplying at Cherry Valley.  [Bainbridge News & Republican,  June 14, 1943] 

 

Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Vawter, of 17 Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Mary, to Technical Sergeant Edward Lawrence Peckham, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Peckham, of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 17, 1943]

 

 

Bainbridge Postal Employees Honored

Bainbridge Postal Employees Honored

 

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The Bainbridge Rotary Club annually selects a group that has or is serving our community.  Over the years, such other groups as the Village Street Department, the Town Highway Department, the Auxiliary Police, the Police Department, Town and village Boards, etc., have been given recognition for the services they have provided local residents.

 

At a time when the U.S. Postal service is struggling to put itself on a break even basis after years of deficit operations, through numerous cost-reduction programs, some of which have adversely affected service standards, it is gratifying that our personnel have been chosen for such recognition.  It apparently shows a local awareness to the problems that postal employees are attempting to overcome and a vote of confidence in their efforts and ability.  This year the local postal employees were chosen to be honored.  Pictured are employees and former employees of the Bainbridge Post Office who were so honored at a dinner by the Rotary Club at the Olde Jericho last week.

 

 

Seated, left to right, are Donald Patchen, Welland Hitchcock Mildred Lord, Velma Collins, Peg Simonds, Harold Payne, and Charles Loller

 

Standing, left to right, are Clifford Wade, George Munk, Orville Smith, Dick Sloane, Thomas Braccio, Rotary Club President, Donald Simonds, Warren Holbert and Charles Burrows

 

Others not present were Francis Cawley, Reginald Beebe, Glen Herrick, Ben Simonds and Henry Chesebro, retired carrier.