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.

 

 





Obituaries (June 28)

Miss Winifred Margaretta Kirkland, novelist, author of religious books and other works, died yesterday at her home in Sewanee, Tenn., according to word received here.  Her age was 70.  Born in Columbia, Pa.,  Miss Kirkland was a daughter of George Henry and Emma Matilda Reagan Kirkland.  She was graduated from Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, in 1893; and from Vassar College, with an A.B. degree, four years later.  Miss Kirkland taught English at the Misses Shipley's School, Bryn Mawr, Pa., in 1897-99 and took post-graduate English courses at Bryn Mawr College in 1898-1900.  She continued her teaching of English first at the Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore, in 1900-02 and then, for six years at the Baldwin School, Bryn Mawr.  Thereafter she devoted her time to writing.  Her first published story was in Youth's Companion .  This was followed by an essay in the Atlantic Monthly.  Many of her early works were humorous but in later years she followed religious themes.  Her first book was "Polly's Pot's Parish," published in 1907.  She also wrote "Introducing Corinna," 1909; "The Home-Comers," 1910; "Boy Editor," 1913; "The New Death," 1918; "the Joys of Bing a Woman," 1918; "The View Vertical," 1920; "Chaos and a Creed," 1925; "The Great Conjecture--Who is this Jesus?," 1931; "As Far As I Can See," 1936; "Let Us Pray," 1938; "The Man Who Gave Us Christmas," 1940; "Are We Immortal?," 1941; and "The Continuing Easter," 1942.  She leaves a brother and a sister.--From The New York Times.  Miss Kirkland and her family lived in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at one time.  Her sister Miss Frances Kirkland, taught in the Bainbridge School, and her father, the Rev. George Henry Kirkland, had a pastorate in Harpursville.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Samuel H. McAfee, former resident of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], died at his home in Freeland, Pa., Sunday morning, May 16, a 1:30 A.M.  He had been employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co. for one year, but due to poor health he retired and moved back to Pennsylvania a year ago this month.  A daughter, Dorothy, was killed two years ago last month in an automobile accident at Sidney.  Surviving are two children, Mrs. Anthony Schrader, of Bainbridge, and Sgt. Edward M. McAfee, of Fort Ord, Calif.; also four grandchildren, Carl, David, Anthony and Paul.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at St. Luke's Lutheran Church with the pastor, the Rev. Fred Hoffner, officiating.  Interment was in Freeland Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

 

Ransom M. Herrick, 90, the oldest resident of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and a prominent retired farmer, died at his home in North Main street last week, Wednesday, May 26, following an illness of two months.  He had suffered from a heart ailment for some time, and a few weeks ago he was stricken with pneumonia.  However, he recovered from pneumonia, but the strain had apparently weakened his heart causing his death.  Mr. Herrick who was a prosperous well-known farmer in West Bainbridge, followed this occupation his entire life until his retirement in 1930 when poor health forced him to leave the farm.  His family were pioneers in West Bainbridge, and he inherited their love of the outdoors.  He was an expert dairy farmer and will long be remembered for his fine maple syrup. While engaged in farming he was a very active member of the Dairymen's League, and after his retirement he still had a keen interest in farming.  Upon his retirement he moved to North Main street, Bainbridge, where he resided until his death.  Born in West Bainbridge on Sept. 7, 1852, he was the son of Henry and Diana (Burlison) Herrick.  On Mar. 4, 1885, he was united in marriage to Emma Pearsall, who passed away Jan. 20, 1908.  To them five children were born, of which three sons survive:  Clyde Herrick, of West Bainbridge; Ralph Herrick, of Afton; and Lee Herrick, of Binghamton.  On June 26, 1913, Mr. Herrick married Ora Fosbury Searles.  He was a life-long member of the Union Valley Methodist church and an honorary member of the W.C.T.U.  Besides his wife and three sons, he is survived by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. E.F. Hall, of Sidney Center, officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Rice, of Coventry.  Bearers were Robert Jacobs, Julian Corbin, Ralph Getter, Stephen Ireland, Walter Lee and Ward Loomis.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, June 3, 1943]

Marriages (June 28)

The wedding of Miss Olive Elizabeth Corbin, daughter of Mrs. Ralph Corbin and the late Mr. Corbin, and Corporal Charles William Gerlach, son of Mrs. William Mansfield, of Blanco, N.M., was solemnized Saturday afternoon, May 15, at 1 o'clock, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Bainbridge.  The Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector, officiated.  Mrs. Lloyd Sipple was at the organ.  A pretty reception for the immediate families followed at the home of the bride's mother.  A tiered bridal cake centered the table, flanked by tall white candles in crystal holders.  The flowers used both at the church and the reception were from the garden of the bride's mother.  Mrs. Robert Hughston was matron of honor for her sister and Francis A. Demeree was best man for his brother-in-law.  The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Warren T. Corbin.  Ushers were the 11-year-old nephews of the bride and bridegroom, Philip Demeree, David Corbin and Robert Hughston, Jr.  The bride wore a turquoise blue crepe afternoon dress with a diadem of matching turquoise velvet flowers and veil, and a corsage of white orchids.  The matron of honor's dress was of gold silk jersey with a matching gold felt hat, and a corsage of white gardenias.  The mother of the bride wore a dusty rose dress, powder blue hat, and her corsage was also of white gardenias.  The couple left for a wedding trip, the bride wearing a black suit with black and white accessories.  Her wedding corsage of white orchids completed her costume.  Mrs. Gerlach attended school in Bainbridge, State College of Teachers at Oneonta, and Syracuse University.  She is now teaching in Valley Stream, L.I.  Mr. Gerlach attended school in Glendale, Calif, and is now in the Air Force at Selman Field, La.  Mr. Gerlach is a brother of Mrs. Francis A. Demeree of this village and before his induction was connected with the firm of G.F. Demeree & Son.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Miss Margaret Gere, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brewster Gere, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], was married to Graydon Cass, of Philadelphia son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cass, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in Sage Chapel at Cornell University.  The double ring ceremony as performed by the Rev R. Lewis Johnson, of Bainbridge.  The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an ivory satin gown, with train, and her finger-tip veil was held in place with a tiara.  She carried a bouquet of white roses.  The maid of honor was Miss Mary Fabrizio, of Syracuse, who wore orchid chiffon.  The bridesmaids were Miss Jo Ann Gere and Miss Harriet Gere, both of Syracuse, and they were dressed in pink and blue crepe.  Susan Gere, of Syracuse, acted as flower girl and she wore yellow crepe. The best man was Charles Gere, of Syracuse, a brother of the bride.  The bride's mother was attired in navy print with navy accessories and the bridegroom's mother wore beige crepe with green accessories.  A reception followed the ceremony at Barnes Hall were punch and bride's cake were served.  Mrs. Cass was graduated from Nottingham High School, Syracuse, and while a student there she was chosen in 1940 the Good Citizenship Pilgrim of New York State and sent to Washington D.C.  She was also awarded the Lausch and Lomb medal and a New York State Scholarship.  She will graduate from Cornell University in February where she has specialized in bacteriology. She is a member of the Independent Association.  Mr. Cass is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and Cornell University in Bacteriology, and was a member of the student Council.  He also was awarded a New York State scholarship.  At the present he has a position with the National Can Company in Philadelphia.  The couple will reside in Philadelphia.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

 

Miss Marjorie Louise Coolbaugh, daughter of Lieut, and Mrs. Robert H. Coolbaugh, of Groton [Tompkins Co., NY], and Thomas Woodrow Warren, son of Mrs. James I. Warren, of Newark, were united in marriage on Saturday, May 15, 1943, at 3 o'clock in the First Congregational Church of Groton.  The Rev. Philip VanLuven read the ceremony, using the single ring service.  The church was decorated with palms, antique candelabra, set with white tapers and baskets of pink, yellow and blue spring flowers.  Mrs. Robert Houston, of Groton, was at the organ.  Miss Donna Marie Coolbaugh, sister of the bride, sang "I Love thee," by Grieg, and "Because," by D'Hardelot, prior to the ceremony.  Mrs. Robert Servies accompanied the singer at the organ.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, Lieut. Coolbaugh, wore a gown of lustrous white satin and net made with fitted basque and sweetheart neckline.  The skirt was full with a short oval train.  The divided net overskirt was edged with double ruching.  The bridal veil was scalloped and fingertip length.  She carried a shower bouquet of white rosebuds and sweetpeas.  Miss Donna Coolbaugh, of Groton, was maid of honor.  Her other attendants were Miss Ann Tompkins, of Towanda, Pa., and Mrs. Norman Steinberg, of Groton, cousins of the bride.  The maid of honor wore shell pink taffeta.  Miss Tompkins wore hyacinth blue and Mrs. Steinberg, daffodil yellow, all fashioned like the bride's gown.  Each carried a semi-arm arrangement of pink, yellow and blue spring flowers and wore matching net headdresses, and single strands of pearls, gifts of the bride.  Allison Wood, of Fulton, was best man, and the ushers were Garford Williams, Nicholson, Pa., Richard Hudson, Watertown; Leonard Bas,s of Leonardsville; and Corp. Norman Steinberg, of Groton.  The bride's brother, Aviation Cadet Robert K. Coolbaugh, was unable to attend his sister's wedding, being stationed in South Carolina.  A reception following the ceremony as held at the home of the bride's parents.  When the couple left, the bride wore a soft grey flannel suit with black and white accessories and light blue topcoat.  The bride is a graduate of Groton High School and attended Tusculum College at Greenville, Tenn.  She also is an honor graduate of the Mandl School for Medical Assistants in New York City and has been employed in Syracuse for the past two years.  The bridegroom, who is now employed in the laboratories of the Casein company of America, at Bainbridge, is a graduate of Lyons High School and of Syracuse University School of Applied Science in which he was a member of the class of 1943, majoring in chemical engineering--From the Groton Journal and Courier.  Mr. and Mrs. Warren are residing at 13 Bixby street, Bainbridge. [Bainbridge News & Republican May 27, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell announce the engagement of their daughter, Barbara, to Donald Quinney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Quinney, of Carbondale.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Whitman entertained at their riverside home Sunday in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland and George M. Skinner, whose engagement was announced recently.  Because of the driving restrictions, the guests were met at the river bridge in Bainbridge at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and conveyed back and forth in a hay wagon with rubber tires.  A delicious buffet supper was served by the hostess at 8 o'clock.  Guests included:  Dr. and Mrs. Elliot Danforth, of Sidney; the Hon. and Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich; Dr. and Mrs. Harold K. Salzberg, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Blakeley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Campbell, Mrs. Helen Landon, Miss Margaret Skinner, all of Bainbridge; and Lambert Myers, of Albany.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 27, 1943]

Mrs. Irving M. Ives, of Norwich, and Miss Margaret I. Skinner, of Bainbridge, were co-hostesses at a tea last Thursday afternoon in the Skinner  home, 13 Greenlawn avenue [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., nY], in honor of Miss Charlah Ireland, whose marriage to their brother, Attorney George M. Skinner, will take place in the near future.  The guests were received by Mrs. George I. Skinner and Miss Ireland.  The spacious living rooms were most attractive with many lovely bouquets of flowers tastefully arranged.  The guest of honor was presented with a white corsage , a gift of the hostesses.  The tea table was centered with an unusually tall white floral arrangement.  Tasty sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee, and many other delicacies were served.  Mrs. Edward Danforth and Mrs. Elliot Danforth poured.  Guests included:  Mesdames H.W. Dickinson, Henry V. Dunham, Raymond J. Spahr, Albert S. Mills, Sidney R. Bennett, Harold Payne, Duncan H. Copley, Edward D. Knight, W.E. Vawter, John Calhoun, Harold K. Salzberg, Harrison W. Nelson, James E. Wolfe, Charles H. Clark, Patrick F. Ryan, Leigh Evans, Kenneth Eldred, Francis A. Demeree, Paul Carman, Dow Campbell, Francis J. Casey, Helene Landon, Henry Pratt, Harry F. Noyes, Herman C. Newell, William C. Pross, Lawrence Bradshaw, Samuel Whiteman, Walter Kinney, Clarence l. Pearsall, Louis Fairbanks, Foster G. Neff, Ralph W. Kirby, F.L. Thomas, Lawrence Clark, Jr., Bryce Blakeley; and the Misses Janet Juliand, Dorothy Dickinson and Alice Freiot.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 10, 1943]

The marriage of Miss Charlah Ireland, daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ireland, to George McCrea Skinner and the late Mrs. Skinner, took place Saturday morning in St. Peter's Episcopal Church.  The Rev. James E. Wolfe performed the ceremony.  A wedding breakfast was served at Hotel DeCumber, Sidney.  The bride was attired in a gown of gold brocade and matching hat.  She wore a corsage of white orchids.  Mrs. Dow Campbell, sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  The best man was Dr. Roscoe C. Funk, of Scarsdale.  Mrs. Skinner is a graduate of Syracuse University.  After teaching in Oneonta and Schenectady, she returned to Bainbridge where she has been in business for the past few years.  Her husband is an alumnus of Albany Academy, Colgate University, and Albany Law School, and is practicing law at Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, June 17, 1943]

Soldier News 1943

Myron L. Carl Gets Call to Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 4, 1943

 

Another Bainbridge boy who enlisted in the college reserves has been called to active duty.  Myron L. Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Carl, who enlisted in the Army, college reserves, June 15, 1942, was called to report at Bainbridge, Feb. 26, and left for Atlantic City on that date.

 

He graduated with the Class of 1938 from Bainbridge High School and later entered Cornell University where he was in the final semester of his senior year. While at Cornell he served as instructor in meteorology and since the declaration of war, he has studied subjects related largely to the war effort. 

 

The government has asked that the various colleges grant degrees to seniors who are called at this time.

 

Winfred Michel, 17, Joins Coast Guard

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 29, 1943

 

One of the youngest boys from Bainbridge to enter the Armed Forces is Winfred Michel, 17, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Michel, of Pearl street.  Winfred, who enlisted in the Coast Guard about two months ago, has been called for active duty and left Tuesday for Cleveland, where he will report Thursday. 

 

The young Coast Guardsman was a senior at Bainbridge Central High School.  While in school, he took part in many school activities.  He was a member of the band for three years, and a member of the Glee Club.  He played baseball and basketball and was a junior fireman.  Winfred has the best wishes of his classmates and friends as he enters the service of the U.S.A.

 

Charles Mott Joins Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 29, 1943

 

Charles Robert Mott, local high school student and the son of Mrs. Ralph Mott and the late Mr. Mott, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Monday and was accepted and sent directly to a training station.  Charles is a younger brother of Leon Mott, F 1/C, U.S. Navy, who is serving with the Pacific fleet. 

 

Former Resident Plane Crash Victim

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943

 

 Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Jeffers, a former projectionist at the Town Hall Theatre, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was one of the 14 killed May 3, in a plane crash in Iceland in which Lt. General Frank M Andrews, commanding general of Army troops in the European theatre lost his life.  Sgt. Jeffers who was an aerial gunner. was recently decorated for meritorious service in North Africa.  He enlisted in September 1940 at Oneonta, and following his basic training at Jefferson barracks, Mo., he was assigned to the Air Force.  Last Fall he was sent to England and later to North Africa. 

 

Sgt. Jeffers was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jeffers of Oriskany Falls, and he came to Bainbridge with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mullen when they opened the Town Hall Theatre.

 

There was one survivor of the crash, Staff Sgt. George A. Eisel, of Columbus, Ohio, who was injured but not seriously.  Giving the first detailed report of the plane crash he stated the craft hit a mountain.   It was believed all died.  Poor visibility is believed [to have ] caused the crash. 

 

P.F.C. Earl Clark Is Injured in Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943

 

P.F.C. Earl D. Clark, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Clark, of North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], who is serving with the fighting forces in Tunisia, has been wounded, but not seriously, according to a letter received by his parents written Apr. 26.  Earl was hit by shrapnel on the left side of his head during the terrific struggle with the Germans and Italians on Apr. 21. 

 

P.F.C. Clark enlisted in the regular Army on Sept. 19, 1940 and was stationed at Fort Wadsworth and Fort Devens, Mass., during his stay in the States.  On Aug. 5, 1942, he landed in Scotland where he remained until the troops left the British Isles for the Invasion of North Africa.  Earl, and another Bainbridge boy, P.F.C. Harry Mulwane, were with the invasion forces, and Harry was reported missing for several days but later was accounted for. 

 

In the envelope of Earl's letter was a goodly amount of sand from the African desert.  His letter follows in part:  "I received your letter the other day and was very glad to hear from you.  I got wounded the 21st of April.  I was hit on the left side of the head by shrapnel.  It was not serious.  I did not have to go to the hospital.  I am still with my company and my head is coming along very good.  The going here is tough.  They are putting up a stiff fight."

 

Jean Slocum to Conduct Red Cross Work Overseas

Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943

 

Miss Jean Slocum teacher of physical education in the Bainbridge Central High School for the past three years, will enter the Red Cross organization as assistant program director about the middle of June.  Her new appointment will take her overseas where she will work in a camp among able-bodied men who are anticipating front line service.  Miss Slocum will go to Washington, D.C., for a brief training and indoctrination period.

 

Miss Slocum will be the third member of her family to enter the war service.  Her sister, Lt. Anne Slocum, is a nurse serving in England, and her brother, Pvt. Allan Slocum, is at Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. 

 

Miss Slocum has served as the staff of girls summer camps for seven or eight years, being in charge of swimming, life saving and water front work.  She will be replaced at the school by Miss Lurlene Gilbert of Ithaca College, a sister of Mrs. Emil Best. 

 





 





Marriages (June 27)

In a setting of white lilies and palms, Miss Eva Lillian Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Johnson, of Seattle, Wash., was married Saturday morning to Everett Lincoln Ellis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ellis, of Seattle Wash.  The ceremony was performed in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Bainbridge by the pastor, the Rev. Paul L. Hulslander.  Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. A.C. Wilcox presented an organ recital, and Mrs. R. Lewis Johnson sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "I Love Thee."  The bride wore an original gown of white satin, fashioned with long sleeves and a bouffant tulle skirt.  Her finger-tip veil was caught in a halo with orange blossoms.  She carried a white rainbow Bible, a gift of her parents, and a shower bouquet of gardenias and sweet peas.  Miss Lydia Georges, of Wellesley College, a former classmate of the bride, was maid of honor.  She wore aqua chiffon.  the bridesmaid was Miss Dorothy Sweet, of Radcliffe College, and cousin of the bridegroom, who wore yellow chiffon.  Both the maid of honor and the bridesmaid carried white rainbow Bibles.  Carl MacLagan of Bainbridge, was best man.  The ushers were Norman Dahl, of Princeton, N.J.  Lawrence E. Clark, Jr., and Arlo Klinetob, both of Bainbridge.  Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church parlors.  Mrs. Carl MacLagan cut the three-tier wedding cake, and the following assisted with the serving:  the Misses Lucia Mason, Alice Laubach, Lorraine Roberts, Mabel Smith, Ina Betty Taylor and Bette Morrison.  Mrs. Ellis chose a blue gray tailored suit with blue and turf tan accessories for traveling.  After a brief wedding trip the couple are at home in the Ireland apartment, West Main street.  The bride is a graduate of the University of Washington and formerly held a position as stylist and designer in a large department store in Seattle.  Mr. Ellis is a graduate of the University of Washington and Michigan State.  He now has a position as wood technologist in the laboratory of the Casein Company of America.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

Mrs. Gladys Thomson, daughter of Mrs. Fred Hendrickson and the late Mr. Hendrickson, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to Howard Hendrickson at the M.E. parsonage, Chenango Bridge, on April 24, 1943.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

Miss Elizabeth Anne Branham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Joseph Henry Brock, Jr., son of Joseph H. Brock, and the late Mrs. Brock, of Skaneateles [Onondaga Co., NY], were united in marriage Sunday at St. James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry Scott, rector of the church.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a dressmaker suit of navy crepe and white accessories  She carried a white prayer book and wore a corsage of white gardenias and red roses.  Miss Norma Williams of Marcellus, a close friend of the bride, was her only attendant.  She wore rose crepe with powder blue accessories.  Her corsage was of lavender-blue sweet peas.  John Brock was best man for his brother, Frank Pitman and Donald Chapman, cousins of the bridegroom were ushers.  all are from Skaneateles.  Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Lloyd H. Sipple, of Bainbridge, a sister of the bride, presented an organ recital and Miss Dorothie M. Branham, of Bainbridge, and also a sister of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly," "Because," and "The Lord's Prayer."  The ceremony was followed by a reception for the immediate families at the home of Mrs. Alfred H. Hobbs, Skaneateles, an aunt of the bride.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School.  After two years of study at Syracuse University, College of Liberal Arts, she entered the Syracuse Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing, from which she is to be graduated in June.  The bridegroom is a graduate of the Skaneateles High School and is now in partnership with his father on their farm on Skaneateles Lake.  After a short wedding trip the couple will be at home to their many friends at their home in Skaneateles.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Livingston, of Bainbridge East Side [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Evelyn Mae, to Andrew J. Whitney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitney, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  Both Miss Livingston and her fiancé are graduates of the Bainbridge Central High School.  The former has also graduated from the Allentown Bible Institute in Pennsylvania, where Mr. Whitney will soon complete his theological studies.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

Miss Beatrice Irene Goodrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey H. Goodrich, of Wellsbridge, was married to Corp. Lawrence Edwin Darlin, son of Mrs. Hobart Darlin, of Oneonta [Otsego Co. NY], last Thursday evening at 7 o'clock in the Methodist parsonage at Unadilla.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. George Youngs.  The bride, attractive in a beige suit with turf tan accessories and a corsage of talisman roses and sweet peas, was attended by Miss Bernice Goodrich, of Oneonta, who wore a powder blue suit with navy accessories and a corsage of pink roses and sweetpeas.  Clarence W. Darlin, of Bainbridge was best man.  The service was followed by a reception for the immediate families and  few friends at the home of the bride.  Mrs. Darlin gave her maid of honor a gold cross and the bridegroom presented his best man with a gold key chain.  The bride was graduated form Unadilla High School, while the bridegroom attended Oneonta High School and is a graduate of the Army adjutant generals' school in Mississippi.  He is stationed at Mitchell Field, L.I., and his wife returned with him to spend a few days.  Mrs. Darlin is employed at the Scintilla and will make her home with her parents.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Dinsmore Horton, of Binghamton, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to James Guy Brady, Ensign, J.S.N.R., which took place on Friday, May 7, at the Normandy Naval Chapel, Long Beach, Calif.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

Obituaries (June 27)

Floyd M. Close, prominent Bennettsville farmer [Chenango Co., NY], died Wednesday night, May 12, in the Bainbridge Hospital following an embolism that morning.  Born, Oct. 15, 1884, in Cannonsville [Delaware Co., NY], the son of Charles and Mary (Quackenbush) Close, he had always lived in this vicinity.  Twenty-nine years ago he bought the farm in Bennettsville where he resided at the time of his death.  Besides being engaged in dairy farming, he had been an agent for milking machines and coolers in Delaware and Chenango Counties.  In September, 1905, he was married to Mabel Turner, of Cannonsville.  To them a daughter, Velma, was born, at which time Mrs. Close died.  On Nov. 11, 1914, Mr. Close married Edith J. Eccles, of Cannonsville.  He was a member of the Cannonsville Baptist Church and of the Masonic Lodge.  The survivors are:  his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Velma Hendrick; an uncle, A. Quackenbush, of Deposit, and a cousin, W.E. Close, of Sidney.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Chapel in Bainbridge on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, officiating.  Bearers were Maurice Getter, George Fredenburg, Evan Hicks, and Hector Wilbur.  Burial was in the Cannonsville Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Mrs. Marjorie Gregory Drury, wife of Howard Drury, of Utica [Oneida Co., NY], died at St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, Saturday afternoon after a brief illness.  She was born at Afton, June 22, 1898, the daughter of Victor and Nora (Hamlin) Gregory.  Her early life was spent in Afton [Chenango Co., NY] where she was educated.  She was married to Howard E. Drury in 1935, came to Utica in 1938 where she has since resided.  She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, of Utica.  Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Betty, Jeanne and Mary Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gregory, of Afton; one brother Glen Gregory, of Binghamton; and one sister Viola Gregory, of Endicott.  Funeral services were held at Colwell's Bros. Chapel, Bainbridge, Wednesday, at 3 P.M.  Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Afton.  Funeral arrangements were made by William E. Doyle, of Utica.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

Funeral services for Mrs. Calistia Irons Murdock, who died late Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Gorton, in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the Davenport Methodist Church, with the Rev. L.N. Davis officiating.  She was born in Maryland [Otsego Co., NY], April 15, 1869, a daughter of Charles and Calistia (Elwell) Irons, and her marriage to Arthur Murdock occurred Nov. 11, 1889, at Oneonta.  Mr. Murdock died in 1932.  She resided most of her life in Davenport [Delaware Co., NY].  Surviving are two children, Mrs. Gorton, and one son, Horace Murdock, of Oneonta; a brother, Charles Irons, of Burlington Flats; a sister, Mrs. Anna Garvey, of Schenevus; five grandchildren, one, Earl Hamlin, of the U.S. Navy; and eight great grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

Thursday, May 6, occurred the death of Jay King, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vincent Day.  Mr. King was born Nov. 2, 1854, 88 years ago in the town of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY], son of Roxega (Isabell) and Delos King.  He has only lived in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] two years.  His life work was dairy farming.  Final rites were held Sunday at the Joyce Funeral Home in Unadilla.  Burial in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 13, 1943]

John Nelson Pettys, of Rochester [Monroe Co., NY], and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and a veteran of World War I, died in a hospital at Buffalo, Tuesday, May 11, following a prolonged illness.  John, who was a 1st Class Private of Co. D, 4th Inf. 34th Div., was one of the youngest veterans of World War I from Bainbridge.  He enlisted Nov. 27, 1917, a month after his 18th birthday, in Binghamton.  After his basic training he sailed for France and landed there in April 1918 when he was immediately sent to the front lines.  He has three battles to his credit, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihel and the Argonne Forest, the three famous battles of World War I.  In the Argonne battle he was wounded in the hand and wrist and was reported missing in action, but was later found.  He was discharged from the Army May 5, 1919, at Fort Ontario, N.Y.  Born Oct. 9, 1899, in Bainbridge, he was the son of Charles F. and Lyda (Swart) Pettys.  He attended school in Bainbridge until the time of his enlistment.  He was a member of St. Peter's Church and of the American Legion.  On July 30, 1934, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Crane.  He was engaged as a barber until he went to the Scintilla where he worked as a machinist.  On July 1, 1942, he moved to Rochester where he was employed by General motors until he was taken ill in September.  The survivors are his wife, Elizabeth Pettys, a stepson, Pvt.  Harry Crane, of Greensboro, N.C., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Pettys, of Bixby street; and a brother, Arland Pettys, of Wallingford, Conn.  the funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel with the Rev. James E. Wolfe, rector of St. Peter's Church, officiating.  Bearers were Paul Burrows, George Burgin, Harry F. Noyes, Milliard Howland, Kenneth Eldred and Wesson Packer.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY] with a military service.    [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 20, 1943]

 

Spiritual Phenomenon, 1878

Spiritual Phenomenon

Chenango Union, February 14, 1878

 

Last Sunday evening, ladies and gentlemen, numbering some fifteen, congregated at the residence of L.H. Bishop, corner of Pleasant and Miller streets [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to witness a Spiritual Meeting and Séance.  The particulars presented to us are as follows:  All being in readiness, a circle was formed, and the exercises were opened by singing "The Sweet By and By."  Mr. Bishop then took his seat in the cabinet, when the manifestations began.  Hands were seen at the aperture, raps were heard and names given and recognized.  The medium then stepped forth and allowed himself to be tied in a chair, by those who were skeptical.  He was then carried back to the cabinet, when the manifestations were resumed.  Musical instruments were played upon, and hands made their appearance, eight at one time.  The hands were of different sizes, from a child's to an adult's; also some dark hands, purporting to be those of an Indian.  The cords which bound the medium were thrown among the spectators, and Mr. Bishop once more made his appearance.

 

As some present expressed a wish to investigate further, a sack was used for this last and seemingly satisfactory test  As the Committee were about to envelop the medium, a gentleman suggested that as he had procured a pair of handcuffs for the purpose, he be allowed to place them on the medium.  Mr. B. willingly complied; and thus doubly secured, with the sack firmly drawn and knotted at the back of the neck--witnessed by all--he was left to himself once more.  At the same moment a hand and arm made their appearance between the curtains, whilst two were distinctly visible at the aperture.  A guitar was played upon, and handed out; rings were thrown among the audience; drumming, raps, and other phenomena occurred, as before.  Upon examination the knots were pronounced undisturbed, the handcuffs found as placed.

 

There is certainly no chance for deception in the line of trap doors, accomplices, etc., as a thorough examination in that direction reveals nothing of the kind.  Mr. Bishop makes no pretensions, one way or another, but seems willing to submit to any reasonable test.

Obituaries (June 26)

Tuesday morning, April 6, at 8 o'clock occurred the death of Kathryne Hogaboom, wife of Frank Hogaboom at her home at Guilford Center [Chenango Co., NY].  Death brought final relief from months of intense suffering.  Her illness was such that she had been confined to her chair day and night, unable to lie down at all.  Her husband gave her the most constant and tender care during her entire illness, doing everything he could to make her as comfortable as possible.  Kathryne Hogaboom was born Sept. 15, 1879, the daughter of Minever (Christman) Vanderwalker and George Vanderwalker.  Her birthplace was Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].  She has lived in Guilford for 35 years.  She was a kindly neighbor and a friend to everyone.  Generous, free hearted and jovial she will leave many friends who will cherish her memory.  Surviving are the husband, four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Hoyt, of Afton, Mrs. John Hollenbeck, of Bennettsville, Mrs. Harold Seeley, of Oneonta, and Mrs. Edna Vanderwalker, of Houston, Texas.  Final rites were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Colwell Funeral Chapel, Bainbridge, the Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford Center, officiating.  The body was placed in the vault, to await burial later in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Guilford.  Sincere sympathy is extended to the husband, left alone. Their marriage was very complete and happy.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

 

The body of the late R.D. Bolster was brought to Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday and laid to rest in the family plot in Sunset Hill Cemetery.  His body was brought here from Cobleskill.  Due to bad weather conditions and poor health, Mrs. Bolster could not accompany the body of her husband here.  The Rev. J.W. Bump, of Guilford Center, read the committal services at the grave.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 22, 1943]

 

Mrs. Elizabeth K. Stoddard passed away Thursday, April 8, 1943, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stanley Birdsall, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], following an illness of several months' duration.  Mrs. Stoddard was born at Prompton, Wayne County, Pa., June 25, 1858, the daughter of Lamont and Olive (Mumford) Keen, but had spent most of her life time in Starrucca, Pa.  In early womanhood she was united in marriage to Frederick A. Stoddard, of Starrucca, who passed away in 1934.  Following this Mrs. Stoddard came to Bainbridge to live with her daughter.  She was a life long member of the Baptist Church in Starrucca.  The survivors are:  a son, Clarence K. Stoddard, of Schenectady; a daughter, Mrs. Stanley Birdsall, of Bainbridge; a half-brother, George Keen, of Clark's Summit, Pa.; a half-sister, Mrs. Allen Secor, of Scranton, Pa.; and five grandchildren.  The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon April 11, at the Mumford home, Starrucca, and was largely attended by relatives and friends from Binghamton, Windsor, Bainbridge and Sidney, as well as from Starrucca.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, of Bainbridge, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Wallace Young, of Starrucca. The high esteem in which she was regarded was evident by the many and beautiful floral tributes.  The pall-bearers were Stanley Birdsall, Ove Munk, Ernest Wagner and Clarence Brownell.  Interment was in the Starrucca Cemetery.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 22, 1943]

 

A large number of friends attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Lillian Goodwin, at Oxford, Friday, April 23, the Rev. Ralph Gamewell officiating.  The floral offerings from relatives, friends and organizations were many and beautiful, attesting to the high esteem in which the departed was held. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].  Lillian Edith Menck was born Oct. 12, 1873, in the Town of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], where she resided until her death.  On June 27, 1895, she was united in marriage to C. Herman Goodwin, who preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1936.  To this union were born three sons, Ward, Charles and Richard, who survive.  Also surviving are two granddaughters, Helen and Karen, and one cousin, Mrs. Orrie Cloughen, of Gilbertsville  Mrs. Goodwin was a devoted, loving mother and a kind neighbor, whose presence will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.  She was interested in all community affairs, taking special pride in all the organizations in which her sons took an active part.  Her home was always open to meetings and to friends who needed help or consolation.  Mrs. Goodwin was a kind, loyal and Christian person who did much to make the world a better place in which to live.  Cherished will be her memory.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1943]

 

An announcement has just been received in town of the death of the Rev Arthur G. Spaulding, 76, at Salem [Washington County, NY].   The Rev. Spaulding was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in this village [Bainbrdge, Chenango Co., NY] from 1896 to 1906.  He left here to accept a pastorate in the Presbyterian Church at Salem where he served continuously until his retirement a few years ago.  The Rev. Spaulding had been invited to appear as guest speaker at the Sesquicentennial celebration of the local Presbyterian Church last month.  However poor health would not permit him to make the trip.  During his pastorate in Bainbridge, The Rev. Spaulding was united in marriage with Miss Lena Tinkham, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.C Tinkham, who with two children, Donald and Margaret, survive. 

The community is saddened by the death of one of its most respected citizens, the Rev. Arthur Spaulding, pastor emeritus of the First Presbyterian Church, of Salem [Washington Co., NY], who passed away at his home on West Broadway, on Saturday, April 22.  The Rev. Mr. Spaulding was born at Athens, Nov. 18, 1866, the son of the Rev. Cyril Spaulding and Cornelia Esther Settle.  He was a graduate of Rutgers University and Union Theological Seminary.  He served as pastor at Passaic, N.J., and Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], before coming to Salem in December, 1905, as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, which he served until his retirement June 1, 1938, when he was honored with the title of pastor emeritus.  He was a member of the board of education of Washington Academy for several years.  He also served on the southern Washington County draft board during the first World War, and was chaplain of Salem Post, No. 812, American legion, for a number of years, and was leader of the Boy Scouts.  He was a member of Chi Psi fraternity and the Kappa Epsilon Club of Troy, and at the time of his death was local chairman of the tire rationing board of this district.  The Rev. Mr. Spaulding is survived by his wife, Lena T. Spaulding; one son, Donald T. Spaulding, of Scotch Plains, N.J.; one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Durfee, of Burlington, Vt., and a sister Mrs. Lucia Decker, of Roselle Park, N.J.  Also surviving are two grandsons, Donald Spaulding, Jr., of Scotch Plains, N .J. and Herbert Durfee, Jr., of Burlington, Vt., and four granddaughters, Mary Spaulding, of Scotch Plains, and Margaret, Mary Jane and Nancy Durfee, of Burlington.  The funeral service was held from the First Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon with the Rev. G. Elliott Presby, pastor, officiating.  Interment was in Evergreen cemetery, Salem.  The bearers were elders of the church, William S. Barker, Robert N. Wilson, Albert Cleveland, Louis C. Wayman, Dr. Zenas V.D. Orton and Lee Ashton.  Members of the Troy Presbytery were honorary bearers.  Business houses were closed during the time of the service.  In the passing of the Rev. Mr. Spaulding, Salem loses not only a devout servant of God, but one who took an active part in the civic life of the community, content to play a simple part in god's great plan.  "To live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."  --From The Salem Press.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

 

 

 

 

Marriages (June 26)

A very impressive military wedding took place on Saturday morning, Mar. 27 at 10:30, when Lt. Mary Brennan, A.S.N. became the bride of Emile Jefferson Gough in the Post Chapel at Camp Kilmer, N.J.  The ceremony was performed by Captain Father Heamer.  The bride was escorted by Colonel Tousey.  The maid of honor was Lt. Elizabeth Nee, and the best man was Capt. Orehek.  Following the ceremony the bridal couple was taken to the Officer's Club in a jeep where they were accorded hearty greetings by members of the camp's staff.  The club was beautifully decorated which made an appropriate background for the reception.  At 7 o'clock in the evening, the guests of honor were entertained at a reception at the hotel Biltmore, New York City, by a group of the bridegroom's friends.  Lt. Brennan, who is a member of the Army Nursing Corps, has already been awarded the stripe for African service.  The bride, who was born in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and spent her early years here, is a niece of the late Mrs. Thomas Collins.  Mr. Gough is a native of San Francisco, Calif., and is a radio executive engaged in war activities.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 15, 1943]

 

Miss Mildred Spearman, of North Rochester [Monroe Co., NY], was married to Kenneth Meek, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Meek, of Wallkill [Ulster Co., NY], Saturday afternoon in the Baptist Church at Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony.  Wedding music was presented by Mrs. R.W. Kirby.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Munger, of Holley.  A reception was held for the immediate families following the ceremony at the home of the bridegroom's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Niles, Greenlawn avenue.  After a short wedding trip, the couple will live in Holley [Orleans Co., NY], where Mr. Meek is employed by the Holley Canning Co.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1943]

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Prestidge, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], announce the engagement of their daughter, Hilda Ester, to Arthur L. O'Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1943]

Miss Shirley L. Stiles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford G. Stiles, of Tyner [Chenango Co. NY], was married to Bert Lord, son of Mrs. Leonard Lord, and the late Mr. Lord, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Saturday, Apr. 24, at the home of the bride's parents.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. F.L. Anderson, pastor of the Oxford Baptist Church.  The couple was attended by Mrs. Donald Juckette, of Binghamton, and Robert R. Lord, a brother of the bridegroom.  Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Leon Perry, of Bainbridge, played "the Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin.  The bride was attired in a street length dress of powder blue crepe with navy accessories and carried a bouquet of tea roses. the matron of honor wore a soft green dress with natural accessories.  Mrs. lord is a graduate of Oxford Academy, class of 1939, and has been employed as a stenographer at the Scintilla Magneto Corp. for some time.  Mr. Lord graduated form Bainbridge High School in 1939, and operates a farm near Bainbridge.  After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Lord will live in Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

Miss Isabelle Laskoski, of Norwich [Chenango Co. NY], was married to Lt. W. Murray Wilcox, of Camp Butner S.C., Easter Sunday in St. Christopher's Church, Glen Castle.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]

Miss Mary Louise Branham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Branham, and Lloyd Henry Sipple, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sipple, were united in marriage Saturday evening, May 1, at 8 o'clock, in the First Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the church, performed the double ring ceremony.  Mrs. Paul Sherman was at the organ.  The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a white satin gown with a short train and a veil of net.  She carried a bouquet of white roses and snapdragons.  She also carried a dainty wide lace edged handkerchief which was carried by her mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and other brides of the family for four generations.  Miss Dorothie Branham, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.  She was dressed in frosted blue organdy with headdress of white flowers and blue veiling.  She carried a bouquet of pink sweetpeas.  Mrs. Robert Bouck, a sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Elizabeth Branham, sister of the bride, were bridesmaids.  Each wore a gown of pink frosted organdy with headdress of white flowers and pink veiling and carried bouquets of blue sweet peas.  Chester Emmick, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, was best man.  The ushers were William Branham, brother of the bride, and James Dicks, a cousin of the bridegroom.  The bride's mother was attired in navy blue with matching accessories.  The mother of the bridegroom also wore navy with matching accessories.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School, attended Syracuse University, Crouse College of Fine Arts, where she studied pipe organ.  The bridegroom graduated from Bainbridge Central High School and from Alfred University, College of Agriculture.  After a short wedding trip the couple will be at home to their many friends on the "Knot a Rock Poultry Farm," River Road, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, May 6, 1943]