BCHS Class 1939 - Part 2

Bainbridge Central High School - Class of 1939

Senior Portraits

"Echo" 1939

 

 

Richard De Long

 

"You're okay, Dick. We wonder though

Why red hair seems to attract you so?"

 

Raymond Fiorina

 

"As to enemies, you have none.

You have a smile for everyone."

 

Geraldine Getter

 

"My goodness!  Have you never seen

Our golden-voiced girl, Geraldine?"

 

Robert Gorton

 

"Though we've not known you very long,

We think B.H.S. is where you belong"

 

Wilburna Holbert

 

"You're very frank and full of fun,

We hope you'll remember us, each and every one."

 

Harriet Holman

Class Vice President

 

"You're a wizard in music, so we hear,

We wish you success in your career."



Obituaries (August 20)

Daniel E. Hanrahan, former postmaster and one of Hallstead's best business men, died in Lourdes Hospital, in Binghamton, on Saturday, May 19.  He was laid at rest on Thursday, May 24.  Mr. Hanrahan was 62.  For years he conducted a clothing store in Hallstead; and was also engaged in the undertaking business.  Two sisters, Misses Nellie and Anna Hanrahan, of Hallstead survive.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 31, 1945]

 

Mrs. Eva Marble McGinnis, wife of Willis McGinnis, of Guilford street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died of a cerebral hemorrhage Monday, May 21, at her home.  Apparently in good health, Mrs. McGinnis was stricken while working in her flower garden and only lived a short time.  Born in Sanitaria Springs [Brooms Co., NY] Dec. 29, 1889, she was the daughter of Sylvester and Minnie Marble.  She moved to Bainbridge when a young girl and in Aug. 1906, she was united in marriage to Willis McGinnis.  She was a member of the Frist Baptist Church, Order of Eastern Star, and the Lincoln Club.  She was a good wife and mother and her jolly disposition will be remembered by all who knew her.  The survivors are:  Her husband; two sons, Milo McGinnis, of Sidney; and Maurice McGinnis, of Bainbridge; three grandchildren, Mary Jane and Milo McGinnis, Jr., of Sidney; and Eileen McGinnis, of Bainbridge; two sisters, Mrs. Hammond, of Endicott, and Mrs. Myra Polly, of Cortland; and three brothers, Milo Marble, of Guilford, Glenn Marble, of Morris, and Ralph Marble, of Sidney.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. Norman Lawton officiating.  Bearers were:  Lester Stead, George Myers, Moritz Roehlk, Fred Robbins and Foster Grosby.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].

 

Gilbert Cooper died at 10 o'clock last night of heart failure at the home of his son, Mr. Lester Cooper at 36 River street.  Gilbert Cooper was born in Guilford, Chenango County, N.Y., and came to Cortland county January 2, 1860.  He has lived on his farm about a mile and a half from the village on the Truxton road until about three years ago when, on account of the failing health of both himself and wife, he rented the farm and moved to his son's home.  He has always lived a quiet unpretentious life.  He suffered a shock of paralysis several weeks ago from which he has never rallied and which was the indirect cause of his death.  He leaves a wife, who has been his constant companion for fifty-three years.  Mrs. Cooper is now in a very critical condition from dropsy with which she has been suffering for a number of months.  During the earlier part of Mr. Cooper's illness they were both cared for in one room where they could converse and sympathize with each other, but later Mr. Cooper has been delirious much of the time and it was deemed better to remove Mrs. Cooper to another room. It is believed that the separation of husband and wife can be but for a few days at most, as the death of Mr. Cooper, though expected and looked for has been a great shock to his wife, and she is today much worse.  For several days it had been a question as to which would go first.  Besides the widow Mr. Cooper leaves two sons, Lester and George Cooper of River street, two brothers and one sister in Bainbridge, N.Y., and two sisters in Hammonton, N.J.--Cortland Standard. [October 1894]

Mrs. Laura Cooper, widow of the late Gilbert Cooper, died at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the residence of her son, Mr. Lester Cooper, 35 River st., after an illness of nearly two years from dropsy.  she was formerly Miss Laura Yale and was born at Guilford, Chenango Co., April 3, 1820 and her early life was spent in Guilford.  On Nov. 11, 1841, she was married to Mr. Gilbert Cooper and they lived in Smithville, Chenango Co., for sixteen years when they removed to Cortland, where the remainder of their life was spent.  Mr. Cooper's death occurred Oct. 29, 1894.  Mrs. Cooper was one of the largest hearted, most generous of women, and was a remarkably kind neighbor.  She was always eager to be of assistance to some one.  She was fond of children and had a way of making the children fond of her.  Her friends and neighbors old and young have sustained a severe loss in her death.  Mrs. Cooper leaves two sons, Messrs. Lester and George Cooper of Cortland, two sisters, Mrs. William Cooley and Miss Lorana Yale of Binghamton, and two brothers, Ransom Yale of Upper Lisle and Albert Yale of the state of Wyoming.  Funeral services will be held from her late residence at 2 o'clock P.M., Monday, interment in Cortland Rural cemetery.  [Cortland Evening Standard, Oct. 11, 1895]

LIVINGSTON:  At the State Hospital in Binghamton, NY [Broome Co., NY] May 30, 1894, Dr. Lewis Livingston, aged 72 years.  Mr. Livingston, when a boy, was taken very ill with scarlet fever, which resulted in his being deaf and dumb for about sixty-five years.  About a year and a half ago, he was taken with a shock, and his sight and hearing was restored, but he was soon after adjudged insane and removed to the State Hospital at Binghamton. 

DE MUNN:  In Scranton [PA], May 19, 1894, Willie Bishop De Munn, at the home of his sister, Mrs. H.E. Griffin.  The funeral services of Willis B. De Munn were held at the home of his sister, wife of Druggist H.E. Griffin, on north Main avenue yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  The beautiful service of the Episcopal church was read, Rev. George E. Guild of the Presbyterian church officiating.  Excellent music was rendered by Messrs. H.R. Hurlbutt and Evan Gabriel and Misses Catherine Gabriel, Carrie Miller and Helen Hurlbutt.  The pall bearers were:  Joseph Scharer, Eugene Corwin, A.K. Detweiler, Stanley Silkman, Clint Silkman, Victor Arnold.  The floral tributes were many and beautifully arranged.  Interment in Forest Hill cemetery--Scranton Republican

 

Soldier News continued - 1945

S/Sgt. Louis Finch Accepted as Cadet

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

Staff Sergeant Louis Finch, of 70 Main street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has qualified before an AAF examining board at the AAF Redistribution Station No. 1 to take training as an aviation cadet.  The sergeant is a veteran of 17 combat missions in the European theatre of operations where he was an armorer-gunner on a Liberator bomber.  He served five months overseas and wears the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the European theatre ribbon with two stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.  Sgt. Finch has left for San Antonio, Tex., Aviation Cadet Center where he will be classified for training as a navigator, bombardier or pilot.  

 

T/5 Stanley Smith Now at Lake Placid

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

T/5 Stanley E. Smith, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], who has recently returned from overseas duty, has reported to the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station at Lake Placid Club.  Cpl. Smith entered service on Sept. 28, 1942, and was overseas 24-1/2 months with an Engineer Maintenance unit in the Southwest Pacific theatre of operation.  He participated in the New Guinea and Netherlands East Indies campaigns and wears the Distinguished Unit Citation.

 

Pfc. Howard J. Foster Arrives in New York

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

Pfc. Howard J. Foster, Infantryman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Foster, of Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] who was seriously wounded on Nov. 29, 1944 in Germany, returned to the States Saturday.  Private First Class Foster has been confined to hospitals in England since his injuries and was visited several times by his brother, S/Sgt Victor Foster, who is stationed in England.

 

John Burgin, M.M. 2/C Returns from Europe

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

John I. Burgin, M.M. 2/C, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burgin, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY], former residents of Bainbridge, arrived in the States last week after serving in the Mediterranean during the invasion of North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Southern France.

 

Pfc Robert Kingsley Serves 31 Months Overseas

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

 

 

Pfc. Robert Kingsley

 

Pfc. Robert Kingsley, who is now stationed in France, holds the Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Infantry Combat Badge and the E.T.O. Ribbon.  Private First Class Kingsley, who has been overseas 31 months, took part in the north Africa Campaign, where he was wounded, also the battle of Sicily.  He later was removed to a hospital in England where he was confined for many months.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kingsley of Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].

 

Gerald Tiffany & Jan DeWitt Receive Unit Citation

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

 

Gerald Tiffany, S 1/C, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Tiffany, of R.D.2, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Jan. H. DeWitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.W. DeWitt, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], entered the service in October, 1943, and received their boot training in the Seabees of Camp Peary, Va.  However, they did not become acquainted with one another until they were later assigned to the 31st Special Stevedoring Battalion at Camp Endicott, Davisville, R.I.  Gerald was the battalion bugler in Rhode Island.  They moved out to Port Hueneme, Calif., last July.  While out there the band was organized.  Gerald plays trumpet and Jan baritone.  Gerald is also in the swing band, of which Jan is librarian. 

 

Sometime the first of September, 1944, the battalion embarked from Hueneme for the Marianas.  The shipping situation was so critical there at the time of their arrival that instead of walking into a camp site as originally planned the stevedoring boys pitched tents on the beach and in the next three weeks broke all records unloading the ships in the harbor and getting vital materials ashore.  Later they all got together and, although inexperienced at such a task, set up their own living and administrative quarters.

 

The 31st has been cited three times by the island command on increasing the unloading of supplies by 300 percent and reducing breakage up to a minimum.  On duty hours Gerald drives a coral truck and Jan drives a water truck in the transportation corps.

 

Pvt. Orville Smith Graduates from Mechanics Course

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

 

Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss.:  Pvt. Orville S. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Smith, of R.D. 3, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was graduated this week from the AAF Training Command's basic airplane and engine mechanics course at Keesler Field.  The course extended over a 76-day period, during which time he received instruction and actual experience in aircraft maintenance.  This training prepared him for entrance into a specialized course where ground crew students receive instruction in maintenance and trouble shooting on particular types of planes.  The training program he followed included, in addition to aircraft maintenance, fundamentals, instruction in airplane electrical systems, structures, fuel and oil systems, propellers, instruments, hydraulic systems, engine operations and basic airplane inspection.

 

Louis Scanlon Promoted to Frist Lieutenant

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

 

With the 27th Infantry Division on Okinawa:  Promotion of Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant has been announced here for Louis W Scanlon, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], veteran officer in this Division's famous "fighting Irish" regiment.  Lieutenant Scanlon learned of his promotion while leading his platoon of riflemen in this bitter fight for Okinawa, key to the Ryukyus and to the Japanese homeland.  A veteran of two other major operations against the Japanese in the Central Pacific, the Bainbridge officer saw combat service on Maki Atoll and Saipan Island.  In addition to other service ribbons he wears the Combat Infantryman's Badge for exemplary conduct in battle.  Lieutenant Scanlon has served in his present regiment since its overseas service began more than three years ago.  The organization formerly was a regiment of the New York National Guard.  His home address in 12 Evans street, Bainbridge, where his father, John Scanlon, resides.

 

Capt. James Ryan Awarded Medal

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

 

Capt. James Ryan

 

Capt. James F. Ryan, veteran of the Old Hickory Division, who was seriously wounded on Oct. 7 in Germany and who is a patient at the England General Hospital, Atlantic City, N.J., has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal.  The Citation reads:

 

"Captain James F. Ryan, 197th Field Artillery Battalion, United States Army, is awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious conduct in action on 21 August 1944, in France.  Captain Ryan was serving as a battery commander when, during a battalion march, it was discovered that enemy troops were in a position approximately eight hundred yards left of the march of the battalion.  By aggressive action and though operating in plain view of the enemy position, his resourcefulness and initiative was largely responsible for the death or capture of approximately 70 of the enemy and the capture of much enemy equipment.  Entered military service from  New York."

 

Captain Ryan is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Ryan, South Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marriages (August 19)

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Bartholomew, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were honored by a number of friends and relatives Wednesday afternoon of last week in observance of their 56th wedding anniversary.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945]

 

Mt Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The wedding we mentioned last week as being liable to occur, was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, when Lester Burlison was married to Miss Maggie Mungel at the home of the bride in this village.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.B. Weeks. The bride received numerous handsome and useful presents and the affair was a felicitious and enjoyable one for all concerned.  It was our esteemed privilege to apply the crucial test to a generous consignment of the wedding cake and that it ranked high as a triumph of that kind of culinary architecture, no one need doubt, for it was submitted to as good a judge as there is on this green earth.  The couple have the best wishes of this department from cellar to garret and the cupola thrown in.  This is no one horse congratulation factory when it comes to a wedding  [Otsego Journal, May 16, 1888]

 

The principle event in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for some time past, was the wedding of Frank F. Barber to Miss Helen Priest, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Priest, on Wednesday evening of this week.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.F. Barber, of Madrid, N.Y., father of the groom, assisted by Rev. Mr. Ashley, Baptist minister of this place. The house was beautifully illuminated and the rooms decorated with choice potted plants and flowers, and an abundance of criptograms or running pine.  There was a large company gathered of relatives and friends of the happy couple, representing Binghamton, Oneonta, Coventry and other places.  At eight o'clock, Miss Mary Humphrey, of Sidney, a former music pupil of Miss Priest's took her place at the piano and soon filled the house with the happy strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding march, after which the ceremony was performed.  The bridesmaids were Misses Josie Priest and Helen Corbin, attended by Messrs Harry Beatty, of Binghamton, and Bert Priest.  The Pathway of the bride and groom was strewn with flowers by two little maids, Irena Ireland and Blanche Hynds, as they led the way to the altar.  The bride was dressed in a handsome "caffe a lait gown of faile," entrain, trimmed in bride's roses.  Supper was served on small tables, of which there was an abundance, and every one present enjoyed the occasion very much.  The presents were numerous, beautiful and valuable.  It would be useless to attempt an enumeration of them all.  Among other things was a handsome black walnut book case and secretary, presented by White, Hovey & Co., of the creamery where Mr. Barber is book-keeper.  The wedded couple are among our most beloved young people, and no one envies them their happy start in life but all unit in wishing them many a joyous anniversary day.  The couple accompanied Rev. and Mrs. Barber to their home in Madrid Thursday morning, and will be gone several days, visiting Canada and other places in the meantime.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Dec. 5, 1891]

Soldier News cntinued - 1945

Hitler's Body Hidden "Forever," Nazi Tells Russian Captors

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

Adolf Hitler's body has been hidden so well that it never will be found, Nazi Propagandist Hans Fritsche told his Russian captors today.  Radio Moscow said Fritsche, deputy German propaganda minister taken prisoner in Berlin, asserted that the Fuehrer's corpse has been concealed in "an undiscoverable place."  Neither Hitler's body nor that of Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Geobbels has been found in Berlin, Moscow said.  Red Army troops who attempted to search the ruined Reichschancellery in Berlin were beaten back by raging fires. 

 

Sgt. Edgar Hayes Returns to States

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 3, 1945

 

S/Sgt. Edgar D. Hayes, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has reported to the AAF Redistribution Station No. 1 here after 19 months of service in the South-west Pacific theatre of war.  Sgt. Hayes served as a clerk and mechanic while overseas.  He engaged in combat missions.  He wears the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Theatre Ribbon with one star for his exploits overseas.  Before he leaves for the Redistribution Station for his next Air Force assignment, the Sergeant will be examined by doctors and interviewed by personnel specialists to determine where he can best fit in the AAF set-up and aid the war effort....Entering the service on July 23, 1942, he underwent training at Miami Beach prior to his shipment overseas on May 17, 1943.

S/Sgt. George Youngs Returns to States

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 3, 1945

S/Sgt. George W. Youngs, of 7 Newton avenue, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has reported to the AAF Redistribution Station No. 1 here [Atlantic City, NJ] after 10 months of service in the European theatre of war.  Sergeant Youngs served as a gunner on a B-17 while overseas.  He engaged in 26 combat missions.  He wears the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters for his exploits overseas.  Before he leaves the Redistribution Station for this next Air Force assignment, the Sergeant will be examined by doctors and interviewed by personnel specialists to determine where he can best fit in the AAF set-up and aid the war effort....Sgt. Youngs is the son of Mrs. Isabelle Youngs, who resides at 7 Newton avenue, Bainbridge.  Entering the service in January, 1943, he underwent training at Dyersburg, Tenn., prior to his shipment overseas on May, 1944.

Anthony Plosky Receives Promotion

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

 

Anthony A. Plosky, W.O.

 

Anthony A. Plosky was promoted to Warrant Officer in the U.S.N.R. April 11.  He received his promotion from Washington after attending school and passing his examinations.  Warrant Officer Plosky has served over two years in the south Pacific, having seen action on many islands such as Guadalcanal, Solomons, New Guinea, Russell Islands, Cape Gloucester, etc.  He returned to the States on leave last September and has been stationed on the West Coast, and returned to the East coast training new recruits and attending midshipmen's school.  He is spending a 10-day delay en route with his wife after which he will report to the West Coast for reassignment.

Cpl. Taft Honor Guard at President's Funeral

Bianbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

Cpl. James Taft of New York, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Taft, of Bainbridge, was a member of one of the battalions which served as honor guard at President Roosevelt's burial at Hyde Park.

Sidney Utter Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

Mrs. Sidney B. Utter, Davenport Center, was advised Thursday that her husband, Pfc. Sidney B. Utter, was killed in action in Italy Apr. 14.  He entered service June 15, 1944, trained at Camp Wolters, Tex., and was sent overseas last January.  Pfc. Utter was born May 20, 1917, in Walton, son of Sidney and Louise (Fink) Utter.  He married Miss Dorothy Evelyn Eggler, of Davenport Center, in Oneonta in 1939. 

Sgt. Douglas Clark Released from German Prison

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Clark, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], lower Guilford, residents for many years, received the wonderful news from the Governor on Friday, that their son, Staff Sgt. Douglas Clark had been released from the German Prison Camp where he has been held Prisoner since April 22, 1944, and was in a hospital in Europe.  He was suffering from malnutrition.. He was a gunner on a B-17, and was taken prisoner on his first mission.  Very little has been heard from him, prior to this message.  It came as a blessed "Mother's Day Gift" to Mrs. Clark who has been critically ill, and is slowly convalescing.

Otto Neidlinger on USS Franklin

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945

Otto G. Neidlinger, AOM 3/C, was a member of the crew of the USS Franklin, carrier, which was hit by a Jap bomb Mar. 19, Apparently he wasn't injured because his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Otto F. Neidlinger, received a letter form him written Apr. 9 stating that he was on an island and all right.  This is the second time the Franklin has been hit.  Otto was also a member of the crew when it was hit the first time.  During the bombing on Mar. 19, more than 800 men were killed.

Obituaries (August 19)

Died:  In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on Wednesday, Jan. 6th, William Baldwin, aged 76 years and 26 days.  Mr. Baldwin was well known in Chenango county and his death calls for more than passing notice at our hands.  He was born in Litchfield county, Connecticut Dec. 12, 1798, where he spent his boyhood, upon his father's farm and attending school.  Later he became a teacher, an occupation which he successfully followed until 1824, when he moved to Guilford, where he has resided ever since.  For half a century he has been identified with the interest of the town, never failing to perform his whole duty in every department in which he found room to work.  In all public affairs whether of Church or State, no one was at fault to know where William Baldwin stood.  He was earnest and outspoken, and failed not at all times to cast his influence in favor of the right.  In his business matters he has always been upright and honest, his word being recognized by all who had dealings with him as always reliable, in fact as "good as his bond."  In politics he was a Whig, afterwards a Republican and as such a firm and ardent supporter of the Government in its time of peril.  In our boyhood days we knew him well, and since, we have been indebted to him for many valuable suggestions which we shall ever treasure as the legacy of true and worthy friend.  He has been often honored by his neighbors and friends with official positions, and he never failed to fulfill the most ardent expectations of all.  One of the pleasant things of his later days was that he had lived to see his son, George H. Baldwin, Esq. attain to position and honor in his native town, and that both had been able to contribute something towards its growth and development.  But he has passed away, after fifty years of service within our borders; service not for himself alone, but for the common good of all.  Like the fully ripe corn he has yielded to the sickle of Time, and his memory is honorably borne upon the hearts of all who knew him.  [Chenango Telegraph, Jan. 14, 1875]

It is with feelings of sadness we chronicle the death of Jack Bartle, which occurred on Thursday last.  He was going berrying with Miss Nettie Bartle, and while crossing the railroad track was run over by the hand car, the section men not seeing him in time to aver the catastrophe.  Deceased had hosts of friends, bipeds as well as quadrupeds, who will raise his pleasant face and familiar form and unite with his family in mourning his untimely death.  He always minded his own business strictly, faithfully discharged his every duty, zealously guarded whatever property was entrusted to his keeping, was an alert and vigilant night watchman, a genial companion, a faithful friend, and since he retired from farm life and took up his residence in our village, has seemed to take great interest in children, often joining with them in their sports, and enjoyed their confidence.

Cover him over with odorous earth,

In some quiet and peaceful vale,

We've heard the last of his deep "Bow wow,"

And seen the last wag of his tail,

"Hinc illae lacrimade."

The body of Frank Beckwith, formerly of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], but recently of Herkimer, was brought to this city at noon Tuesday to the William Breese undertaking parlors, from which a G.A.R. service was held for the deceased.  Mr Beckwith was a member of E.B. Smith Post no. 83, G.A.R., having gone formNorwich with the 114th regiment in the Civil War.  He leaves one son, Lewis, and several grandsons.  Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock, after which the body was palce din the vault at Mt. Hope.  [Norwich Sun, Dec. 26, 1922]

The second fatality in less than a year and a half occurred at the Johnson street crossing [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday afternoon, May 16, at 1:55 when Gilbert S. Gordon, 75-year-old Johnson street resident, was killed instantly when his 1942 sedan was struck by a south-bound freight train of the D.& H. Railroad.  Acting as coroner, Dr. Edward Danforth issued a verdict of accidental death due to a fractured skull and multiple internal injuries. According to Chief of Police L. R. Bretz, of Bainbridge, who investigated with Sgt. James Fleming, of B.C.I., Troop C, State Police, Mr. Gordon was driving west across the crossing just as the train approached.  Both the car and the train were moving slowly, but Mr. Gordon failed to stop when the engineer sounded his whistle.  The locomotive struck the car on the right side just ahead of the front door, carrying the car and Mr. Gordon about 400 feet down the track.  There were three witnesses according to Chief Bretz, J.A. Neals, fireman, of 289 Madison street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; John Kernoschak, head brakeman, of 51 Fairlawn avenue, Carbondale, Pa.; and J.R. Herrick, of 38 Juliand street Bainbridge, who was working on the construction at the Casein plant.  Chief Bretz stated that apparently fireman Neals was the first person to see the car approaching the crossing and he notified the engineer, Robert Washburn, of 240 Kidder street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to blow the whistle about 90 feet north of the crossing.  The body was removed to Colwell brothers Funeral Home at Bainbridge.  The car, which was a total wreck, was removed from the scene of the accident by Demeree's Garage.  The locomotive was slightly damaged.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James E. Wolfe officiating.  Bearers were Ward Searles, Frank Buman, Charles Thorp, all of Bainbridge, and Fred Kimball, of Afton, Burial was in Oxford Cemetery [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. Gordon was born in Oxford on May 27, 1870, the son of William and Catherine (Hovey) Gordon.  He had lived for more than 30 years in Bainbridge.  He is survived by his wife and a sister.  It was at the same crossing that Mrs. Elmer Archer was killed a year ago last New Year's Eve.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945]

 

Beverly Romiti, aged 10, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., nY], was drowned and three other children had a narrow escape from death when a boat in which they were riding tipped over in the Susquehanna-River about 6:45 Wednesday night of last week.  The boat overturned when it hit a bank.  The other three children grabbed branches and pulled themselves to shore but Beverly was caught by the current and taken downstream.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945]

Mrs. Nellie M. Hurd, 59, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died Friday at the Binghamton City Hospital.  She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Howard Webb, of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Robert Rivers of Sanitaria Springs, Mrs. Joseph Restino, of Binghamton, and Miss Alice Pashley, U.S.C.G. stationed at St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sons, William Pashley, of Chittenango, and Byron Pashley, U.S.N., stationed at Cleveland, Ohio, and four grandchildren.   [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945]

Mrs. Helen E. Throop, 94, grandmother of Mrs. O.L. Thorp, of Pearl street, died May 23 at the W.R.C. Home, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], where she had been since Feb. 17, 1945.  She is survived by two brothers, Austin Hill, of East Windsor; and Stephen Hill, of Windsor; one son, Lewis Throop, of Troy, Mont.; one daughter, Olive Burton; six grandchildren, Oscar Stevens, Denning, New Mex., Helen Wohlferd, of Mt. Kisco, Ida Shaver, Harbsdale, Ruth Tucker, Dalton, Mass., Blanche Thorp, Bainbridge, Joseph Throop, Troy; and seven great-grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 31, 1945]

 

Charles N. Peake, a prominent Walton [Delaware Co., NY] attorney, died at the Smith Hospital in Walton Tuesday evening, May 15, after several months of failing health.  He was 55 years of age.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945]

 

Daniel Warren, of Meridale [Delaware Co., NY], died suddenly on Sunday, May 13, at the home of his son, Ralph Warren, Treadwell.  He had been a patient at the Delhi Hospital.  Mr. Warren was 70 years of age.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945]

William D. Burns, widely known retired merchant, died at his home in Walton Monday night, May 14, at the age of 84 years.  he had no long illness and had attended church and Sunday School the preceding Sunday and Monday seemed to be in his usual health but death came in his sleep Monday night.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945]



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Miscellaneous

Mrs. Emma J. Darlin Celebrates 78th Birthday

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 26, 1945

 

Mrs. Emma J. Darlin celebrated her 78th birthday on Friday, Apr. 20.  She received many flowers, gifts, and beautiful birthday greeting cards.  At lunch, a beautiful cake with pink and white decorations and lighted candles, graced the table.  The day ended in a very delightful manner.  Mrs. Darlin accompanied her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Wood, to a covered dish supper at Rockdale, sponsored by the Rockdale Church.  After supper Mr. Wood showed moving pictures of local residences in Rockdale, including the church and members attending the service, also two reels of Mexico.  Mrs. Darlin met old acquaintances that she had not seen in many years, which made a very pleasant ending to a perfect day and many pleasant memories to last a whole year.  She wishes to thank all of her many friends who had a part in making her birthday such a happy occasion.

 

BCHS Senior Trip, 1945

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 31, 1945

 

The chill air of the April night removed the last vestiges of sleep from our eyes as we waited to board the 1:19 a.m. train for New York.  On the way down the girls tried to sleep but couldn't make much of a success of it while the boys took turns playing cards with Miss Marion.  the conductor tweeked Mary Shapley's nose, waking her from a sound sleep to give him the old Shapley look!

 

At the Erie station we took a bus and zipped through the Holland Tunnel and then zipped over to our hotel - on foot WITH suitcases.  While waiting for breakfast in the hotel dining room, the girls who were watching a certain young naval officer saw him walk directly into the ladies' room, walk out, look at the sign and clap his hand to his head in utter confusion!

 

The NBC tour in Radio City was a great success for Irene Woods and Harold Parsons who realized their ambitions to be televised. They acted so-o-o-o-o-o-o natural as if it were their regular business.

 

We saw the Radio City music Hall performance in the afternoon and "Hats off to Ice" in the evening.  Miss Smith remembers especially a certain little dog in the Music Hall show--he was cute!

 

Friday we took the Staten Island ferry to that island, past the Statue of Liberty and past SAILOR crews. The afternoon was spent in the Hayden planetarium and associated museum.  The group split up at night, some seeing Sammy Kaye's show and some having their pictures taken.

 

Saturday was all out shopping day with a Radio City Tour squeezed in in the afternoon and topped off with Benny Goodman at night.  This accounts for the cute clothes the boys and girls have been wearing.

 

The students again separated in their choice of church on Sunday, the majority attending St. John the Divine's Cathedral.  We journeyed down 5th avenue park Sunday afternoon and really know the meaning of "5th avenue on a windy day."

 

Conclusions drawn from our trip are:  Bruce Gorton is sweet as a hula girl;  Helen Perry is lonesome without Everett; The senior girls are crazy about sailors--especially Jo Terry; everyone was patriotic about souvenirs except Miss Smith who brought home the hotel key; telephone operators don't make very good alarm clocks; the seniors enjoyed themselves immensely and if they had more money they would have done it all over again.                  --Helen S. Cuworth

 

Helen Perry is Valedictorian of Class of 1945

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 24, 1945

 

From a graduating class of 23 students, five girls are graduating with honors from Bainbridge Central High School.  Helen Perry is the valedictorian of the class with an average of 92 for her four years in high school.  The salutatory address will be given by Doris Michel, second honor student, who had an 89 average.  Third, fourth, and fifth are Alma Olmsted, Betty Mott, Helen Cudworth whose averages are 87.8, 87.4, 87.3 respectively.  Both the valedictorian and salutatorian have participated in many extra-curricular activities.  Helen is the treasurer of the class, winner of the spelling contest, candidate of the D.A.R. citizenship contest, a member of the band, glee club, press club, library club, soccer team, basketball team and softball team.  Doris is secretary of the class, president of student council, editor of "Blue and White," captain of the soccer team and basketball team, a member of band, glee club, softball team, press club and library club.

 

 

 



Soldier News continued - 1945

Emerson Dedrick Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 3, 1945

 

 

 

Major E.H. Dedrick, USMC

 

Marine Major Emerson H. Dedrick, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dedrick, of South Side, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], is reported missing in action in the Pacific.  A native of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Major Dedrick was serving with a Corsair fighting squadron.

 

Pfc. Roland Pratt Veteran of Sixth Army Group

Bainbridge News & Republican,  May 10, 1945

 

6th Army Group, Germany--Veteran doughboys of the 142nd Infantry Regiment, experiencing some of their hardest combat in more than 350 days of battle, recently broke through the Moder Line at Oberhoffen, captured Wissembourg, and slashed their way through strong Siegfried Line defenses.  These 36th Division Infantrymen, among the most battle-weathered troops in General Jacol L Devers' 6th Army Group, fought for three days against completely-manned Siegfried defenses but smashed through to get in on the kill of two German armies in the Saar Basin.  they observed their second anniversary overseas by boosting their total of Germans captured to 10,000.

 

Commanded by Col. George E. Lynch, of Orlando, Fla., the men of the 142nd achieved a spectacular record in Italy and France where they stormed strongly defended beaches, waged difficult mountain warfare, and effected rapid thrusts deep into enemy territory.  Rugged fighting in Italy saw them among first Americans to battle on European soil when they waded ashore at Salerno.  They took the treacherous heights of Mount Maggiore and on Mount Castellone beat off a force of 1,000 Germans with 400 men. Playing a key part in one of the most brilliant maneuvers of the war, they infiltrated enemy lines two miles to take heights overlooking Velletri, opened the gates to Rome, and became the first unit to pass through the capital city. 

 

From the beaches of Southern France, these doughfeet sped north and smashed remnants of the German 19th Army trying to break out at Montelimar.  First to pass through Lyon, they captured Remirement, historic Koenigsburg Castle, St. Marie Pass and Selestat.

 

Members of the regiment include:  Pfc. Roland C. Pratt, 47 Pearl street, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]

 

Earl Clark Jr. Awarded Medal

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 19, 1945

 

 

Pfc. Earl Clark, Jr.

 

Pfc. Earl D. Clark, Jr., of the 1st Div., 1st Army in Germany, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Clark, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious achievement the latter part of March.  Private Frist Class Clark was in the regular Army prior to our entry into the war, and he has served in North Africa, Italy, and also took part in the invasion of Normandy. 

 

Strasnicsak & Branham Accepted in Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 19, 1945

 

Two more local 17-year-olds have been accepted in the Navy. They are Frank Strasnicsak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harman Strasnicsak, and William Branham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham.

 

Cpl. Frederick Gunther Part of Unit Receiving Award

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 19, 1945

 

Seventh Medical Deport Company, with the Seventh Army in France - The unit of which Cpl. Frederick Gunther, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], is a member, was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque in an appropriate ceremony "somewhere in France."  The citation stated in part:

 

"The 7th Medical Depot Company is awarded the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque for superior performance of duty in the accomplishment of exceptionally difficult tasks in Southern France.  Following the landing in Southern France, personnel of the 7th Medical Deport company established beach medical supply dumps in forward areas where such supplies would be readily available for issue to combat troops."

 

Lt. Col. A.J.D. Guenther, Commanding Officer of the unit, praised the work of the men, and commended their efforts which had earned official recognition.  The 7th Medical Depot Company has served in Africa, Sicily, Italy and France; and has retained a high percentage of its original membership who formed the company at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. 

 

Pfc. Leonard Cone Returns to States

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 3, 1945

 

Pfc. Leonard G. Cone, son of Mrs. Ida M. Cone, of Brackett Lake, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and husband of Mrs. Cecile Cone, of 152 9th street, Leominster, Mass., is stationed at the A.G. & S.F. Redistribution Station, Camp Butner, S.C., and is now assigned to a processing company No. 2.  Private Cone was recently returned after 32 months overseas in the European theatre of operations where he served as a machine gunner. He holds the Purple Heart medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Good Conduct Medal, European ribbon with six battle stars, American defense ribbon with one star, and the American Theatre Ribbon.

 

Pfc. John Bruce Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

The 43rd Oneontan to die in World War II, is Pfc. John F. Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bruce.  He was killed in action on Luzon Apr. 17, the War Department revealed in a telegram to his parents.  Pfc. Bruce was wounded in the Philippines Feb. 8 and had been back on duty three weeks when he was killed.  He enlisted in the Army Oct. 18, 1942 trained at Camp Roberts, and was sent overseas from there.  He had been 22 months in the Philippines.

 

Pvt. Joseph Salamacha Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Salamacha, of Unadilla Forks, have received a telegram from the War Department stating that their son, Pvt. Joseph Salamacha, is reported missing in action in Germany since Apr. 13.  Private Salamacha enlisted and entered the service Oct. 11, 1944, and was in the 80th Infantry division under General Patton.  He was born in Burlington [Otsego Co., NY], 18 years ago and went to Unadilla Forks [Otsego Co., NY] to live with his parents about four years ago.  Since entering the service, he had spent one short furlough with his parents.

 

Alfred Corgan Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

Pfc. Alfred C. Corgan has been reported missing in action in Germany, according to word received by his father, Anson Corgan of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY].  In a War Department telegram received Thursday, Mr. Corgan was informed that his son has been missing since Apr. 12.  He was serving with the 101st "Screaming Eagles" Paratrooper Infantry.  Inducted form Walton Feb. 11, 1944, he was assigned overseas Dec. 1.  His wife resides in Poughkeepsie. 

 

Lt. Mary Lou (Cornell) Lewis in Prison Camp

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

Friends of Lt. Mary Lou (Cornell) Lewis, a former teacher of physical education at Hancock Central School [Delaware Co., NY], have received word that she left California last July for an overseas destination.  In a recent letter she write about prison walls and window bars and her cell.  Her husband is somewhere in the North Atlantic with a destroyer escort.  Mrs. Lewis is now in the Philippines in what is thought to be a liberated camp.

 

Pfc. John Moffat Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945

 

Mrs. Pauline Church Moffat, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], has received word from the War Department that her husband, Pfc. John B. Moffat, 31, was killed in action in Germany Apr. 17.  Private Moffat also leaves a nine-month-old son, John Edward.  He had been overseas since January serving with General Patton's army.

 



 

 

 

 

 





Obituaries (August 18)

Funeral of Mrs. Abbie H. Anderson, 82, mother of State Senator Floyd E. Anderson, was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the George I. Scholderer Funeral Home, 269 Chenango street, Binghamton.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  Mrs. Anderson, widow of the late Jesse E. Anderson, died at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Binghamton City Hospital after a long illness.  She had resided at 702 Chenango street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], and for several years had been confined to her home by illness.  Survivors include a grandson, Warren M. Anderson, in the United States Army, and a great grandson, Warren David.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945]

 

Miss Helen Yanson, 22, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], former resident of the Town of Stamford, was killed Tuesday night of last week in an auto accident one mile east of Fly Creek.  Her companion, Mrs. Morris Goodrich, of Milford, who was driving the car, in is the Cooperstown hospital in a serious condition.  there were no witnesses to the accident.  Charles Gomiller and Joseph Kovatchitch, of Cooperstown, were driving along the Fly Creek-Toddsville highway about 12:45 Wednesday morning and saw the coupe off the road and crushed against a tree.  They stopped and investigated and found the two women pinned inside the car.  The two men succeeded in extricating the women from the automobile and sent for the ambulance from Cooperstown.  A physician on arrival pronounced Miss Yanson dead.  She had suffered a fractured skull.  The car had left the highway, crashed into a large elm tree and was completely wrecked.  Miss Yanson was born Oct. 29, 1922, in Hobart {Delaware Co., NY], the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yanson.  She had resided in Grand Gorge and Stamford and was a graduate of the Grand Gorge Central School.  She had been employed in a war plant in New Britain, Conn., and about three years ago took a position in the Scintilla plant in Sidney.  She is survived by her parents, a sister, Mrs. Robert Plankenhorn, and a brother, Garth Yanson, all of Oneonta.  The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Lewis Funeral Home in Oneonta.  Burial was in Hobart.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945]

F. Wesley Beardslee died suddenly at his home in Walton [Delaware Co., NY] on Monday, May 7, at the age of 66 years.  In recent years Mr. Beardslee had worked for William H. Austin.  He was a steady worker and was liked by all.  He had spent his life as a farm worker.  Mr. Beardslee was born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] and when a young boy the family moved to Equinunk, Pa., where he spent 20 years.  He had lived in the Town of Walton for the past 40 years.  He is survived by four brothers, Joel, of Franklin, Dennis, of Oneonta, Isaac, of Binghamton, and Pardon, of Walton; and one sister, Mrs. Hiram Jenkins, of North Franklin.  The funeral was held at Lyon Brothers' funeral chapel on Wednesday afternoon.  The Rev. C.H. Johns, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated and burial was in the Austin cemetery at Trout Creek.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945]

Mrs. Edwin Cole died Sunday, May 6, at her home in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] after a year's illness.  She was a woman who was well known throughout her community and also had many friends outside because of her activity in the work of the Eastern Star.  Mrs. Cole was born in Masonville, Dec. 31, 1869, and on Nov. 22, 1898, married Edwin Cole, of Walton, who survives.  For many years the family has lived at Masonville, where Mrs. Cole was a member of the Masonville Presbyterian Church.  She had been secretary of the Masonville Eastern Star for 10 years.  The funeral was held in the Presbyterian Church at Masonville on Tuesday afternoon.  The Rev. Robert I. Howland, pastor of the Franklin - Congregational Baptist Church, officiated.  Burial was in the Masonville cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945]

PANK:  At Elk Creek, Otsego County, N.Y. September 27th, Jane E. wife of William Pank, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], aged 47 years.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Oct. 6, 1883]

BAKER:  In Sioux City, Io., September 28th, 1883, of malarial fever, Miss Mary L. Baker, aged 36 years, 5 months and 4 days.  The announcement of this death will bring sorrow wherever this most estimable lady was known.  The sickness which at last proved fatal came some weeks ago, but appeared to be cured, when, about a week ago, Miss Baker was taken with a violent sickness and the case was considered so bad that her sister, Mrs. R.S. VanKeuren, who was east visiting friends, was telegraphed to come home.  She arrived on Monday.  On Thursday night the sufferer seemed much better.  Yesterday morning, however, it was evident that a change for the worse had come.  Consciousness was retained to the last.  Shortly before her death Miss Baker spoke of  the hope which she had the evening before of getting well, but that she knew now that death was near, and that she did not fear to die. The deceased was born in Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y. April 24th, 1847.  Her father was Dr. Andrew Baker, a physician of celebrity in that part of the State.  Two of her brothers are now engaged in the practice of medicine east.  Her sister, Mrs. T.H. Wright, formerly of this city, now of Fort Dodge, has been telegraphed, and was expected to arrive on last night's train.  For the past eight years Miss Baker has been a communicant of the Episcopal Church.  About three years ago she came to this city to live with her sister, Mrs. R.S. VanKeuren, and during her residence here has made friends of all who had the good fortune to know her.  A lady of refinement, amiable temper, active in benevolent work, and a sincere Christian, her death is an affliction felt far beyond the circle of immediate friends.  It is now arranged to have the funeral service at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 2:30 P.M., tomorrow (Sunday)--Sioux City Journal  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Oct. 6, 1883]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  At no recent period have so many of our aged residents died as during the past few months.  Scarcely a week passes that we are not called upon to perform the sad rites of burial service over the remains of some one of our old citizens.  Within the past week, the funeral of another of our old and esteemed inhabitants - James Haynes who died on the 1st inst - occurred at his residence in our village.  His health has been feeble during the summer, but for some weeks past he appeared better, and until a relapse some days since, his friends had hoped of his recovery.  Mr. Haynes has long been a resident of our village, and his sound judgment and liberal hand were ever found ready in aid of all worthy objects and undertakings.  He was early connected with the building interests of our place, which for many years he successfully directed.  years past he received at the hands of his neighbors and townsmen repeated evidences of their esteem, in his selection for positions of public trust; and for many years he was a prominent member of the Episcopal Church in our village.  He was 74 years old, and leaves a widow, two sons and one daughter.  [Chenango Union, Jan 14, 1875]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Still another of our old townsmen - William Baldwin, of Guilford Centre - died on the 5th inst., after a sickness of some weeks duration, aged about 78 years.  Mr. B. was one of the early pioneers of our town, coming from Connecticut some fifty years ago to Guilford. Centre, and, together with two brothers, establishing a country store which, after the removal elsewhere of his brothers, he continued to within a recent date.  Since his retirement from his store, he has been engaged in peddling books throughout this and adjoining counties, thereby becoming known to a wide circle of acquaintances  He was a man of much energy of character, and his presence will be missed in the community in which he so long resided.  He leaves a son and daughter.  [Chenango Union, Jan. 14, 1875]

BALDWIN:  At Guilford, January 5, 1875, William Baldwin, Esq., in the 77th year of his age.  The deceased was born in Goshen, Litchfield county, Conn., but removed to Guilford more than half a century ago.  For many years himself and two brothers engaged in mercantile pursuits, by which they obtained a competence.  Firm in his opinion of the right, honest in his business transactions, and ardent patriot and lover of his country, an upright citizen and affectionate father, Christian by profession, and consistent in his walk and conversation, he has gone in faith, and joy, to the "rest that remaineth for the people of God."  May the community in which he lived, the church of which he was a member, and the family he has left behind, copy him in his deeds of kindness, in his love of honor, truth and religion, and go through the land of darkness and the shadow of death, with the same peaceful departure and glorious hope.  [Chenango Telegraph, Jan. 28, 1875]

 

Obituaries (August 17)

Mrs. Lena M. Ives, wife of the late Otis Ives, of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY] died at the Sidney Hospital after an illness of more than a month.  Born Aug. 20, 1876 in the Town of Barker [Broome Co., NY], she was the daughter of Francis and Grace (Palmer) Fuller.  A former school teacher, she had lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] for many years.  About a year ago, she moved from the family home in North Main street to a farm near South New Berlin.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mildred O'Brien, and four grandsons, all of South New Berlin.  Funeral service were held last Friday and afternoon at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. More, of Sidney, officiating.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945]

 

The funeral of Miss Grace Newton, who died in her sleep early Monday morning at her home 22 Gilbert street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Roy T. Henwood, of West Pittston, Pa. a former pastor of the Sidney Methodist Church officiated assisted by the Rev. Wilton Dubrick.  Miss Newton was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] the daughter of George E. and Susan Bixby Newton.  She had lived most of her life in Sidney, and was a member of the official board of the Methodist Church and active in its societies. She was an active member of the Sidney Home Bureau until about two years ago when her health began to fail.  She is survived by a sister, Miss Alma Newton, with whom she lived; two brothers Alvin, of Sidney and Raymond, of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 3, 1945]

 

Samuel Scofield an old resident of this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], died at the residence of his son Augustus Scofield, in Coventry, last week, aged 76.  Mr. Scofield was well known in this locality, being at one time landlord of the hotel in Masonville, and was exceedingly popular amongst all classes.  He was supervisor of the town of Masonville for a number of years.  Since the death of his wife, a few years since, his reason has gradually ebbed away, until, at the time of his death he was but a wreck of one of the shrewdest and best business men this locality has ever produced.  The funeral was held Wednesday last, and the interment made in the cemetery at Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY]. --Republican [Chenango Union, June 29, 1882]

 

Rev. Edwin L. Tanner, rector of St. Ann's church, Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and St. Luke's church, Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], died suddenly Friday night in Bainbridge at the home of his son, Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, rector of St. Peter's church.  Mr. Tanner and son had recently returned from West Park, where they had been as guests of the order of the Holy Cross, a retreat for the clergy.  He received a stroke of apoplexy early Friday evening.  His age was fifty years.  he was an able clergyman and highly esteemed throughout the diocese.  He had served the parishes in Afton and Harpursville two years, previous to this he was rector of the parish in Homer.  Funeral services were held in St. Peter's church, Bainbridge, Monday morning, Rev. G.G. Perrine of Guilford presiding. The remains were taken to Richmond, Va., for burial.  [Oxford Times, Sept. 27, 1905]

 

The burial of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Boland of Williamsport, Pa. was held in Greenlawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday afternoon.  Mrs. Boland was formerly Miss Alice Lengren for many years a resident of this village.  The sympathy of the community is extended to her on the death of her little son.  Mr. Boland is employed in a munitions factory.  His little son, aged two years, was playing in the yard of the factory and was scalded so badly by the steam from the exhaust pipe that he died from the shock.  [Norwich Sun, Apr. 4, 1918]

 

Mrs. Florence M. Briggs, wife of Chas. R. Briggs, died on Saturday last of paralysis of the heart, aged 47 years.  Mrs. Briggs for several years past has been in poor health.  The morning previous to her death, she, in company with a neighbor, went to a field near by and picked a mess of greens, and on returning felt badly.  She lay down on the bed, and when her husband and son returned from their work about noon they found she was dead.  [Chenango Union, June 15, 1893]

 

The funeral of Mrs. J.B. Sands took place from her late residence on Tuesday, June 6.  Mrs. Sands had been in poor health from Bright's disease and heart trouble for eight years.  During the past winter she has been very low at times; with the return of spring, however, she planned to ride to town and make a call in the afternoon.  About 10:30 she sat down to read a paper, and a few minutes later was found dead in her chair by her daughter, Jennie.  The paper had fallen on the floor and her hands lay naturally by her side.  She seemed to have passed away without a struggle--Republican, [Chenango Union, June 15, 1893]

Post Listings August 11-17, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of August 11-17, 1945.

Marriages

Posted August 12, 2014

Janice Pratt - Howard A. Loker (1945)

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Ward (50th Anniversary, 1945)

Dorothy Iman - George Roland James (1945)

Posted August 13, 2014
Edna Eva Foster - Louis W. Scanlon (engagement, 1945)
Reva M. Parks - Fred S. Lyons (1945)
Donald A. Gilbert - Jean M. Lilley (1945)
Christina Wolfe Haynes - Matt Hogoboom (1945)
Jessie Propst - Leonard Wearne (1945)

Posted August 14, 2014
Fortune DeAngelo - Robert W. Mapes (1945)
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Weeks (30th anniversary, 1945)
Lillian M. Angle - Burton E. Moore (1945)
Edith Woolsey - Frank G. Mackin (1945)
Charles Carpenter - Dorothy Webb (1945)
Dorothy Bishop - Teddy Searles (1945)

Posted August 16, 2014
Velma Arnold - Donald A. Cady (1945)
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Belden (25th anniversary, 1945)
L. Elizabeth Hitchcock - Frederick W. Lane (engagement, 1945)
Mary Ann Ives - Robert L. Wessells (engagement, 1945)
Alice Weeks - LeVerne C. Drake (1945)

Posted August 17, 2014
Margaret Wright - Oscar Hubbard (1945)
Linn H. Race - Freda Muller (1945)
Rev. & Mrs. George Haase (25th anniversary, 1945)
Marguerite Rice - Alton Lafayette (1945)
Fred L. Roseboom - Angeline M. Francisco (1909)
Ira Benedict - Clarissa Wakefield (1876)
Lulu Viola Sackett - John Hamilton Petley (1901)

 

Obituaries

Posted August 11, 2014

Ray Searles (Bainbridge, 1945)

Lulu Mae Mason (Texas, 1945)

Rev. Franklin C. Holden (1945)

Rev. Joseph M. Coleman (Nineveh, 1945)

Rev. Wilson Treible (Mehoopany, PA, 1945)

Amoretta Jensen St. John (Walton, 1945)

Posted August 12, 2014
George Neidlinger (Guilford, Bainbridge, 1945)
Clifford B. Meade (Bainbridge, 1945)
Charles J. Clark (Bainbridge, Holland Patent, 1945)
John A. Harmon (Binghamton, 1945)
Beverly Wells (Walton, 1945)

Posted August 13, 2014
Joseph Augustus Baumann (Jefferson, 1945)
William Caswell (Sidney, 1945)
Charles Arthur Engel (Bainbridge, 1945)

Posted August 14, 2014
Delbert Baxter (Binghamton, 1945)
Frances Smith (Rockwells Mills, 1945)
Catherine Bertolero (Canastota, 1945)
George B. Jeffers (Binghamton, Bainbridge, 1945)
Dorpheus Payne (Bainbridge, 1932)
Alice Bergman (Valonia Springs, 1932)

Posted August 15, 2014
William A. Steele (Walton, 1945)
Betty (Hahn) Baum (Delhi, 1945)
Lynn G. Farnsworth (Afton, 1945)
Helen Ell (Windsor, 1945)
Bertha Hawley (Bainbridge, 1945)
Ruth (Pearsall) Cooley (Mt. Upton, 1945)
Minnie (Davis) Sargeant (Bainbridge, 1945)

Posted August 16, 1945
Royden E. Winne (Hancock, 1945)
Maralyn Brown (Susquehanna, PA, 1945)
Rev. Carroll Jenkins (Greenwich, 1945)
Alice Nicholson (burial, Guilford, 1945)
Mae Whittemore (burial, Guilford, 1945)
Dr. Andrew Baker (Norwich, 1863)
George L. Rider (Norwich, 1863)
Joseph Baldwin (Norwich, 1863)
Lovina Baker (Guilford, 1859)
Death Notices - 1859
     Harriet L. Millard (Oxford)
     John McKenzie Gomes (Oxford)
     Judson Beckwith (McDonoguth)
     Reuben Tillotson (Columbus)
     John M. Lewis (Marathon)

Posted August 17, 2014
Lena (Fuller) Ives (South New Berlin, Bainbridge, 1945)
Grace Newton (Sidney, 1945)
Samuel Scofield (Bainbridge, Masonville, 1882)
Rev. Edwin L. Tanner (Afton, 1905)
Son of James & Alice (Lengren) Boland (Williamsport, PA, Bainbridge, 1918)
Florence M. Briggs (Bainbridge, 1893)
Mrs. J.B. Sands (Bainbridge, 1893)



Miscellaneous

Posted August 11, 2014

Soldier News continued - 1945

     Private Ralph Terry Killed in Action

     Cpl. Paul Risedorph Serving with Hospital (photo)

     Ensign Guy Leonard Awarded Navy Wings (photo)

     Kimbal Thomson One of Nine Alive (photo)

     Cpl. Henry Soules Missing in Action (photo)

     Nazi Prisoners Give $3,800 to Red Cross

Posted August 12, 2014
BCHS Blue & White - Mickey Flyzik
Search for Child of Dwight C. Scott (1873)
Soldier News continued - 1945
     Sgt. C. Adrian Bush Killed on Iwo Jima
     Sgt. Louis Ferguson Awarded Bronze Medal
     Lt. David Harvey Killed in plane crash
     William Smith Promoted

Posted August 13, 2014
BCHS Class of 1939 - Part 1
Soldier News continued - 1945
     Lieut. Donald Patchen Awarded DFC Medal
     Corp. Richard Prentice Killed in Action
     Pfc. Socrates Nellis is German Prisoner
     Doupe Brothers Reunited
     1st Lt. Gunnar Wahlberg Promoted to Captain
     Pvt. Robert J. Callen Wounded
     Pfc. Donald Lockwood Wounded
     Corp. Merton Secor Returns from 5 Years in Service

Posted August 14, 2014
Baggageman H.H. Purdy on the Lyon Brook Bridge (1906)
Wind Storm Causes Damage (1945)
Lowell Harrison Freed from Japanese Camp
Soldier News continued -- 1945
     Pvt. Ben Cornell Receives Unit Citation (photo)
     Sgt. William Sutliff Member of 344 Engineers
     Robert Rosenstein Home from Pacific Area
     Sgt. Leo Terry on Furlough from Pacific
     Three Local 17-Year-Olds Accepted in U.S. Navy
     Bernard Ayers Dies of Wounds

Posted August 15, 2014
Soldier News continued - 1945
     Hitler Heads for Sacrifice
     Herbert DuBois's Plane Riddled by Flak Crash Lands
     Local Soldiers Killed Battle or Imprisoned
         Homer Dutcher (killed)
         Theodore R. Estus (killed)
         Grantley Cooke (prisoner of war)
         William T. Yearry (killed)
         Harry Ward Benson (missing)
         Bernard Ayres (dies of wounds)
     Kenneth Kinter Awarded Bronze Star Medal
     Only 5 American Prisoners Survive of 1805 on Jap Ship

Posted August 16, 2014
Passing of President Franklin Roosevelt
Pvt. Ruth Fenner Sings at Service for the President
Soldier News continued - 1945
     Cpl. Douglas  H. Gardner Receives Medal
     Lt. George Kipp Gives life on Luzon
     S/Sgt Joseph P. Franklin Wounded at Iwo Jima
     Cpl. Kenneth L. Meade with 29th Division
     S/Sgt. Roy Dutcher Killed in Action
     Pvt. Francis Sherwood Arrives in States

Posted August 17, 2014
From Poor Farm Boy to the White House (1945)
Rev. & Mrs. Wolfe Friends of President Truman (1945)

 

Marriages (August 17)

Mrs. Margaret Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Morris, of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY], and Oscar Hubbard, son of Mrs. Ruby Hubbard, of Nineveh, were united in marriage Monday, Apr. 16, at 5:30, in Afton.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Kenneth Kingston, pastor of the Afton Methodist church.  the bride was attired in a navy blue and white ensemble with matching accessories, in honor of her son, who is serving with the U.S. Navy somewhere in the Pacific.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George H. Pratt, of Bainbridge, sister and brother-in-law of the bride.  A luncheon was served for the bridal couple and members of the immediate families at the home of the bride's parents at Nineveh.  A three-tiered wedding cake with miniature bride and groom decoration centered the attractive table.  The couple will make their home on Mr Hubbard's farm at Nineveh.  Guests were present from East Meredith, Bainbridge and Nineveh.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 3, 1945]

 

Linn H. Race, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Race, of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Freda Muller, of Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], on Sunday, April 22, at the home of the bride.  Mrs. Peter Race attended the wedding.  The bride and groom, accompanied by the mother, returned to Oxford Monday, and Tuesday they left for a trip which included Niagara Falls and Canada.  They will also visit relatives in Buffalo.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 3, 1945]

 

On Sunday, May 6, the Rev. and Mrs. George Haase celebrated their Silver Anniversary.  On that day a quarter century ago, the Rev. Haase took his bride, formerly Elizabeth [Drew] of Berry Brook, Sullivan County, to Ellentown, Pa. where he was a pastor.  The celebration took place in the festively decorated home of their daughter, Mrs. Adrian Donahe, 27 Kirby street.  At a chicken dinner, overtowered by a huge anniversary cake, the congratulations of their friends were read, and a service of Roger silver was presented from their sons and daughters.  Mr. and Mrs. wright assisted in taking snapshots of the occasion.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 10, 1945]

 

Miss Marguerite Rice, daughter of Mrs. Helen Rice, of Thompson, Pa., and S/Sgt Alton Lafayette, son of Mrs. A. Palmer, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage Monday, May 7, at 7 o'clock, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob, Bixby street.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.B. Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa.  The home was beautifully decorated with apple blossoms, tulips, lilacs and carnations. The bride was attired in a brown gabardine suit with yellow accessories, and a corsage of yellow daisies and white carnations. The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob.  Mrs. Klinetob wore a gray pin-stripe gabardine suit with white and blue accessories and a corsage of red roses and baby's breath.  A luncheon was served for the bridal party, a three-tiered wedding cake with miniature bride and groom decorated the attractive table.  The couple left on a wedding trip for two weeks.  Mrs. Lafayette is employed at the Casein Company as secretary to Dr. Bradshaw.  Staff Sergeant Lafayette has just returned to the States after serving 29 months overseas, and will report to Nebraska on June 4th.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 17, 1945]

 

Roseboom - Francisco:  At the home of the officiating clergyman, Raymond H. Ferguson, Richfield Springs, N.Y., Fred L. Roseboom of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] and Angeline M. Francisco of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.] were married at 12 noon, Saturday, September 18th. The bride wore a traveling suit of brown and the groom the conventional black.  They were married with the ring service of the Methodist Episcopal Church and were unattended.  The bride was a former parishioner of Mr Ferguson while he was a pastor in Utica.  The young couple after a brief trip will be at home to their many friends at Mt. Vision, N.Y. [Otsego Co., NY].  [September 1909]

The good people of Guilford were enlivened with a bright sunshine on the morning of the 12th which drew out a large company to witness the marriage of a worthy couple, not young in life's experience but fresh and gay in the affections of a numerous connection on both sides.  Mr. Ira Benedict of E. Coventry [Chenango Co., nY] led to the hymeneal altar, at the residence of Mr. Rufus Smith, Miss Clarissa Wakefield, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  They were united in holy wedlock by the Rev. George Heaton, M.A., the Rector, and were cordially congratulated by a score or two of friends.  After an elegant repast the couple set out for their residence in E. Coventry.  [1876]

A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Rev. And Mrs. Charles Sackett, Wednesday, February 20th, at 12 o'clock, when their daughter, Miss Lulu Viola, was united in marriage with John Hamilton Petley of this place, in the presence of about 40 near relatives.  At the appointed hour, Miss Martha Sachett, sister of the bride, who presided at the organ, sounded the strains of the wedding march, and the bridal couple, preceded by the officiating clergyman, Rev. C.H. Sackett, entered the parlor, where in a few impressive words they were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.  After receiving the congratulations of the friends present they repaired to the dining room, where they partook of a bountiful dinner.  The bride was beautiful in a gown of white organdie over white and trimmed in white lace, insertion, and white satin ribbon, while the groom wore the conventional black.  The bride's going away costume was pearl gray cloth with hat and jacket to match.  Mr. and Mrs. Petley left that afternoon for a short wedding trip, after which they will make their future home in Bainbridge.  [Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Feb. 27, 1901]

New President Harry Truman - 1945

From Poor Farm Boy to the White House

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 19, 1945

 

So much has been printed and broadcast over the radio concerning the new president during the past week that a repetition of the activities of this man would be tiresome to our readers, so that we refrain from going into the details.

 

Twelve years ago not a dozen influential persons in Washington, and almost nobody in other world capitals knew even of the existence of the man who today occupies the White House and is Commander in Chief of American armies around the world, driving relentlessly on to a victory that imposes staggering world leadership responsibilities for the nation.  A half century ago he was just a plain, poor country boy on a Missouri farm.  He never got to college because of lack of funds, and he pulled his way upwards the hard way and through unbelievable political luck such as come to few men in all history.

 

During the first World War Captain Truman was in command when Armistice Day dawned, being located at the front.  His battery fired a barrage than ended 15 minutes before the guns of war were stilled.  He directed the fire.

 

But to come down to date:  The effect of President Truman's first message to Congress is to commit the emergent administration to eight major purposes in the conduct of the war and the building of the peace.  The President's speech, delivered in person to a joint session of the Senate and House, was subdued in tone and brief, but it explicitly embraced the full pattern and program of the statesman he reluctantly succeeded, Franklin D. Roosevelt.  It was on these vital issues that Mr. Truman made significant declaration of policy in words which were at once an assurance to the United States and its Allies and a warning to Axis enemies.

 

President Truman was both forthright and concrete in proclaiming that the united States must lead the way in building a United Nations dedicated to "justice and freedom" and empowered with adequate strength to prevent future aggression.

 

Local Family Friends of President Truman

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 19, 1945

 

The Rev. and Mrs. James E. Wolfe, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], have been close friends of President Harry Truman and Mrs. Truman for many years, and so it was with great pleasure Mr. Wolfe told us of their close association with the Trumans.

 

Mr. Wolfe stated:  "Mrs. Wolfe and I had the good fortune and pleasure of knowing President and Mrs. Truman during our residence in Independence, Mo., 1917 - 1923.  They were good neighbors, members of the same circle of friends, shared vacations, and we worked together in community and public interests.  They were Harry and Bess to us then, and will always be so.  And I make the guess that they will become that to a world of people as they learn of them these days ahead.

 

"Of course, quite naturally we were interested in public reaction to the President as he took office.  So many referred to him as a modest man.  He is truly and all of that.  But it is the modesty of a true American and real gentleman, and not of a fearful, timid, self-conscious man.  He respects others on the grounds of a right self-respect.  Apparently the press found that true at their first meeting with him.  He is modest, but he is just as truly a man of conviction, courage, and like all modest men he knows a tenacious loyalty to decisions reached.

 

"They speak of him as being able to work with others.  That is the same Truman we knew.  He was always agreeable, loyal and cooperative in everything and way.  And he was even then an early riser and a hard worker.  Even then he was always the student of public interests and affairs so that he enjoys a well furnished mind.  We know these things that have struck the reporters on the President to be no part of a mere act--they are the true expression of a real common, hearty American man, as will be the more apparent, I am confident, as he meets the problems and responsibilities in the days ahead.  he proved himself a true soldier in the ranks.  I am sure he will prove as true as Commander in Chief.  Such seems manifest in the actions of the early days of his administration and in the fact he never was the pliable and easy fool of political connections."