BCHS Graduation - 1944

15 Students Receive Diplomas from B.C.H.S.

One Graduate Fayette L. Smith, Jr. AOM, Now Serving with Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 6, 1944

 

Fifteen students received diplomas from Bainbridge Central High School [Chenango Co., NY] at the graduation exercise last week Tuesday evening.  The program for the evening follows:

 

Selection, Star Spangled Banner, High School Band

Invocation, Rev. Harry E Brooks

Essay with Salutatory, "The United States Cadet," Esther J. Bradish

Essay, "Penicillin The Wonder Drug," William F. Vawter

Essay, "Architecture Reflects the Trend of the Ages," Howard Cullen

Selection, Desert song, High School Band

Essay with Valedictory, "The International Highway," Elizabeth Hitchcock

Award of Diplomas, Dr. J.M. Flannery

Address, Lynn Peterson

Benediction, Rev. Harry E. Brooks

Selection, The Marching Band, High School Band

 

Class Roll - Class of 1944

Esther Jeanne Bradish

Howard Roy Cullen

Martha Meta Foster

Marion Hilda Harrington

Judith Eunice Hellerud

Erye Jeanne Hibbard

Joan Elinor hill

L. Elizabeth Hitchcock

Nema Laura Partridge

Golda Jane Pratt

Marion Esther Risedorph

Fayette L. Smith, Jr.

Donald James Stead

Murray Edgar Youngs

William Frank Vawter

 

Scholarship Prizes Awarded at B.C.H.S.

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 6, 1944

 

During the past school year, Junior and Senior High School students have been working hard to win one or more of the coveted scholarship prizes give by the Woman's Club, D.A.R., and Parent - Teachers Association.  All prizes awarded under the sponsorship of the P.T.A. were donated by Bainbridge individuals, business establishments, and the Fire Department.

 

At the Junior High School Commencement, prizes were awarded as follows:

Seventh Grade scholarship, David Coe and Claudine Eldred

Eighth Grade scholarship, Vinette Terry and Karl Salzberg

Social Studies, William Shea

English, Betty Collins and Karl Salzberg

Latin, Jean Salzberg

Mathematics, William Sollinge

Art, Claudine Eldred, June Garrison, Alice Scheiddeger and Kathleen Francisco

 

The following Senior High School prizes were awarded on Class Night and at the Senior High School Commencement:

Literary Achievement, Alma Olmstead

Courtesy Award, Betty Hitchcock

Science, William Vawter

Agriculture, Alton  Ireland

Modern Language, Helen Perry

Boys' Physical Education, Michael Flyzik

Citizenship, Michael Flyzik

Mechanical Drawing, Douglas Snyder

History, Betty Hitchcock

Prize Speaking and Dramatics, Michael Flyzik

Girls' Physical Education, Golda Pratt

Mathematics first prize, William Vawter

Mathematics, second prize, Harold Parsons

Commercial Subjects, Nema Partridge

Homemaking, Golda Pratt

Band, Dorwin Bosket

Art, Lillian Hodge, Grace Puerile and Darwin Taft

 

The winners of these prizes have every reason to be proud of their accomplishments and to take satisfaction in a job well done.

 

 

 



 



Obituaries (July 28)

Numan Tuckey died Aug. 30 at his home after being in poor health for two years.  Born Feb. 6, 1891, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], he was the son of James and Julia Tuckey.  At the age of 12 he moved to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where he has lived until his death.  On Apr. 30, 1827, he was united in marriage to Jane Tripp, of Bennettsville.  He is survived by his wife, and son, Joseph Lee, 2-1/2; also a son, Jack Tuckey, of Binghamton, by a former marriage; two brothers, William, of Sidney; Amos W., of Bainbridge; and a sister, Mrs. Rose Stimpson, of Oneonta.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Colwell's Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Carpenter officiating.  Bearers were Robert Archer, Frank Daly, Albert Pixley and Reno Smith. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1944]

 

Dr. Charles H. Herrick, of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], who had been ill for the past two weeks, suffering from angina, died last week Wednesday in the Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta, where he had been a patient since the previous Friday.  Dr. Herrick was the son of John and Hannah Herrick and was born July 24, 1869, in the Town of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], and as a young lad resided near Sidney center [Delaware Co., NY].  He attended district school at Pine Swamp, near Tacoma, and was a student at the Albany Normal for a year and a half.  Later he studied medicine at the Albany Medical College from which he graduated in April, 1893.  In May of that year he bought the practice of Dr. Winans in Gilbertsville, where he started practicing.  On Nov. 7, 1894, he was married to Miss Gertrude Clark, of Gilbertsville, where they resided for 14 years, moving to Albany in May, 1907, where he practiced for 28 years previous to going to Unadilla.  Dr. Herrick was a member of the American Medical Association, an honorary member of the Otsego medical Society, a member of Butternuts Masonic Lodge and since going to Unadilla had been health officer.  Besides Mrs. Herrick he is survived by one son, Capt. Harold C. Herrick, of Unadilla, and two daughters, Mrs. A.T. Emerson, of Unadilla, and Mrs. G. Richards William son, of Guilderland.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1944]

 

Huldah E. Blakeslee, 84, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], died at the home of her son, Frank Blakeslee, Monday, Sept. 11.  She is survived by her son, Frank, and three grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Tabor's Funeral Home, Afton. The Rev. William Bartz, of Marathon, will officiate. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Aftont.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1944]

 

Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Charles Pratt Perry, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on Aug. 30, 1944, at her home in Yorktown heights.  After leaving Bainbridge she lived in Flushing until six years ago.  She is survived by two daughters, Miss Mabel l. Perry, of Yorktown Heights, and Mrs. P.W. Havenstein, of Wellsley Hills, Mass.  Another Daughter, Grace M. Perry died in Yorktown Heights last Easter Sunday.  Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 14, 1944]

 

Jennie Meade Hoyt, wife of Frank Hoyt, of Juliand street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], died at the Bainbridge Hospital on Sept. 4, 1944, after an illness of several weeks.  Born in Guilford [Chenango Co., ,NY] Feb. 15, 1874, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elverton Meade. At the age of three her mother died and she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Terry, of Bainbridge.  On Mar. 29, 1894, she was united in marriage to Frank Hoyt.  Mrs. Hoyt was an active member of the Methodist church for 38 years, she was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.  The deceased is survived by her husband, four sons, Harold, of Sidney; Ernest, Elverton and Clarence, all of Bainbridge.  Another son, Floyd, died in infancy, and a daughter, Myrtle, died in 1916 at the age of 12.  She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Melvin Taylor, of Vanport, Ore., and Mrs. Arthur Williams, of Sidney, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Sept. 7 at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Brooks officiating. Bearers were Richmond Ellis, Lynn Klinetob, Roland James, Mortiz Roehlk, Claude Smith, and Fred Hamlin.  Burial was in the family plot in Greenland Cemetery [Bainbridge, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1944]

 

Tuesday Sept. 12 occurred the death of Edward Root, at his home in Middletown [Orange Co., NY].  Mr. Root was born in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], 70 years ago, and spent his younger days in our village.  He was a telegraph operator for the O.&W.R.R. and served many of the small towns in this vicinity.  He has been a train dispatcher in Middletown until last year, when he was eligible for retirement.  He married Miss Louise Simpson, of Mt. Upton.  Funeral services were held Friday with burial in the family plot at Walton.  Surviving are the widow; one brother and one sister, Mrs. Lou Price.  He is a nephew of Mrs. Charles Nicholson, of Guilford and Mrs. Minnie Detrick, of Oxford.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1944]

Mrs. Hattie E. Oles, of 143 Main street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], widow of Frank Oles, and a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], died in the Binghamton City Hospital Tuesday morning.  She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rachel Hotchkiss, a son, James Clifton Oles, and a granddaughter Ann C. Hotchkiss, all of Binghamton; a brother, Robert Leal, of Sidney; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Denton, of Utica.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Endicott.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Parsons Funeral Home, 71 Main street, Binghamton.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1944]

Fatal Accident at Norwich:  Mr. J. W. Foster, a cartman at Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], was run into by a runaway team of Joseph Arnold, a farmer, living near the town of Guilford, on Tuesday last, the horses completely mounting the wagon, overturning it, breaking shafts and front, crushing the skull of Foster with hoofs just over the eyes and throwing him to the curb, on which his head struck with such force as to cause a contusion of the brain.  he survived but a few hours....Foster is 28 years of age and leaves a wife and twochildren.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1876]

Death of a Centennarian:  Last Thursday, Dallie Villemain, the oldest person in this County [Chenango Co., NY], died from the infirmities of age.  He was born April 9th, 1764, in Les Ayans, Canton De Lure, Department De La Haute, Saunte, France, and died April 20th, 1876, making him 112 years and 11 days old at his death.  He was a man of very strong constitution and enjoyed general good health.  At eighty he ran a foot race in Utica, and won the purse.  For a number of years he has lived wit his daughter, Mrs. Gauchat, I North West, Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY].  --Pitcher Register.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 6, 1876]

Marriages (July 28)

Miss Jean E. Rainey, of Scranton, Pa., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rainey, and Lt .Myron L. Carl, son of Mr. and Mrs. I.L. Carl, of Bainbridge, were married Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 4 o'clock in Scranton. the bride is a graduate of Honesdale High School and Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing.  Lt. Carl graduated from Bainbridge High School in '38, Cornell University in '43, and received his commission at Carlsbad, N. Mex., in May 1944.  Since then his crew has trained at Boise, Idaho.  He had a short leave before leaving for overseas.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1944]

 

Miss Zita Charlene Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Curtis, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was married to Carl R. Osterhout, Private First Class of the United States Marines, of Washington, D.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallen Osterhout, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in St. John's Church, Bainbridge.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Toomey, pastor.  The church was beautifully decorated with greens and autumn flowers.  Mrs. Earl Leonard was at the organ.  Given in marriage by her step-father, the bride wore a gown of white satin made princess style, with long sleeves, sweetheart neckline, and the full skirt terminated in a long train.  Her full length veil was held in place by a tiara trimmed with flowers.  She carried a powder-puff bouquet of white roses and carnations.  Mrs. Nicholas Radoni, of Huntington, L.I., sister of the bride, was matron of honor.  She wore a gown of rose taffeta made princess style, and a tiara of roses to match, and carried a bouquet of orchid pom-poms.  Mrs. Burndetta Hess of Cannonsville, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.  She wore a gown of orchid taffeta fashioned similar to the matron of honor, and a tiara and veil to match her gown.  She carried a bouquet of pink pom-poms.  Madonna Jane Armstrong and Bonna Jean Armstrong, nieces of the bride, were flower girls.  They wore yellow and blue taffeta dresses respectively, with ribbon headdresses, and carried baskets of pastel pom-poms.  Shirley Osterhout, of Johnson City, a niece of the bridegroom, carried the bride's train.  she wore shell pink taffeta with headdress of ribbon.  The bridegroom was attended by his brothers, Richard Osterhourt, of Binghamton; and Walter Osterhout, of Johnson City. The mother of the bride was attired in black with black and white accessories and a corsage of red roses, while the mother of the bridegroom wore teal blue with rose accessories and a corsage of tea roses.  Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served in Cannonsville by Mrs. Burndetta Hess for about 50 relatives and friends.  A beautiful three-tiered wedding cake centered the bride's table.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central School, and on Sept. 10, was graduated from the School of Nursing of the Binghamton City Hospital.  The bridegroom was graduated form Hancock High School, and was returned to the States suffering from a tropical fever after spending 14 months in the Pacific War Theatre.  He is now stationed in Washington, D.C.  Private and Mrs. Osterhout will reside at 4566 Lilly Ponds Drive, N.E., Washington, D.C.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1944]

 

Miss Genevra Foster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Foster, was untied in marriage to Anthony A. Plosky, Chief Petty Officer of U.S. Navy, Saturday, Sept. 16, 1944, at the Marble Collegiate Church, Fifth avenue, New York city.  The double ring ceremony as performed by the Rev. Paul R. Dickie, pastor of the church.  They were attended by Charles R. Arriham and August Schuf, of New York City.  Mrs. Plosky is a member of the Bainbridge Central School faculty, while Chief Petty Officer Plosky has just returned to the States on a 30-day leave after two years service in the South Pacific, having been attached to the 1st Marine Division.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1944]

 

Smith - Matts:  Orville S Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Smith, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Mabel M. Matts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Matts, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 8:00 p.m. by the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.  The ceremony took place at the manse on Juliand street [Bainbridge, NY].  Mr. Smith is a graduate of the Bainbridge Central High School in the class of 1943 and for a time was employed at the Rome Air Depot, but now is an employee of the Dry Milk Co.  He is in the enlisted reserve of the Army Air Corps.  Mr. and Mrs. Smith will make their home on the Bainbridge-Sidney road.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 28, 1944]

 

WHITNEY - ECKERSON:  At Schenevus N.Y. Feb. 9th, 1876, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Amasiah Whitney, of Sidney Plains [Delaware Co., NY], to Miss Martha Eckerson, of Charlottsville, N.Y. [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 12, 1876]

VAN DEUSEN - GRIDLEY:  At the M.E. Parsonage in Sidney Plains, Feb. 2d, 1876, by Rev. N.S. Reynolds, Henry B. Van Deusen to Miss Hattie J. Gridley, both of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 12, 1876]

Soldier News continued, 1944

Charles Haase in First Ordnance Group to Hit Normandy Beach

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 14, 1944

 

A Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] resident, Sgt. Charles A. Haase, son of the Rev. and Mrs. George Haase, was a member of the first outfit of the Ordnance Department, Army Service Forces, to hit the Normandy Beach on "D-Day," according to a combat memorandum received by Col. Frank J. Atwood, chief of the Rochester Ordnance District.

 



The party, headed by Lieut. James S Logan of Niagara Falls, included Sgt. Harvey R. Ransom, Cazenovia; Sgt. Mario R. Liberatore, Philadelphia, Pa.; Cpl. Charles C. Bodine, Dallas, Texas, and Pfc. Wilfred R. Stiffler, Altoona, Pa.

 

The Ordnance District Chief, in releasing the combat memorandum, said that these men who were followed by thousands of other Ordnance troops helped supply ammunition and maintain battle equipment, much of it produced in upstate New York plants. 

 

"The beach was extremely hot," Lieut. Logan declared.  "Shot and shell were breaking everywhere.  There was a lull for a moment and I jumped into the water from the boat and headed for the beach.

 

"The Germans were 1,000 yards away, and they were shelling all along the beach. We cautiously made our way through mine fields and cut across a swamp where we sank up to our armpits.  I looked back and there was Liberatore (a small man) bobbing along through the weeds which were also well mined.  One of the other men grabbed him and pulled him through until we all reached the beach. 

 

"Shells and mortar fire were being lobbed all around us, but we managed to get to the top of the hill.  Eight Ordnance Ducks (2-1/2 ton amphibian trucks) loaded with ammunition followed us in.  We immediately set up a field camouflage and began the dual job of servicing the troops and storing the ammunition that was coming in on the beach  As soon as additional Ordnance troops came ashore, a sizeable ammunition dump was established.  By the morning of D-Day plus 1, a good many tons were ready for the troops.  For the first few days of hard fighting the only source of ammunition supply was on the beaches. 

 

The day after we landed we had recovery vehicles in operation and were pulling up all sorts of vehicles that had been abandoned, hit by enemy shells, or stuck in the water.  Ordnancemen recovered many vehicles under constant shellfire from the enemy and under the most difficult circumstances, were able to put three-fourths of them back into operation.  Combat Ordnancemen worked around the clock to repair damaged howitzer, to keep vehicles rolling, and to pass adequate supplies of ammunition to the Infantry and artillery.

 

"A 105-mm howitzer was damaged near us.  Ordnancemen went through a hail of fire, repaired the weapon, and had the great satisfaction of putting it back into the fight.

 

"Still other Ordnance troops were coming ashore and operations were expanded to include the repair of rifles, carbines and other small arms. 

 

"The beachhead was consolidated.  As the troops moved inland, Ordnance immediately established channels of supply leading from the beaches right up tot he front lines."

 

Pfc. Victor Holbert Wounded in France

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 14, 1944

 

Pfc. Victor Holbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Holbert, is confined to a hospital in Italy as the result of injuries received in Southern France.  According to information received, one of his feet were injured.

 

Myron Carl Member of Combat Team

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 14, 1944

 

Ready for Action

 



 

All American combat team read for action.  Lt. Myron L. Carl (extreme right, back row), bombardier on a B-24 Liberator bomber is shown with the other members of his crew.  Lt. Carl is the son of Isaac L. Carl, Route 1, Afton, and was graduated from Cornell University prior to his entry into the armed forces. 

 

Robert McElligott Wounded in France

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 21, 1944

 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael McElligott, of Rockdale [Chenango Co., NY], received notice from the War Department that their son, Robert, was wounded in France. Robert was a radio and wireless operator in the cavalry.  He was graduated from the Sidney High School in 1942 and enlisted in October, 1943.  He went overseas in June of this year.  His parents had not heard from him in two months.  His father is the O.&W. station agent at Guilford [Chenango Cop., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 21, 1944]

 

Ruth Fenner Enlists in Army Corps

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 28, 1944

 

Miss Ruth G. Fenner enlisted in the Women's Army Corps at Binghamton, Sept. 20.  She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Fenner of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  A brother, S/Sgt. Charles A. Fenner, is serving with the Army at Fort Monmouth, N .J.  Another brother, Ernest A. Fenner, is a member of the CAP in Sidney.  Ruth attended Syracuse University, Syracuse, for two years.  Miss Fenner enlisted under the Station and Job Assignment program, meaning that she choose her job and station in the Second Service Command (consisting of the states of New York, New Jersey and Delaware) where she wants to first serve after completing basic training.  her choice was Camp Kilmer, N.J., doing chaplain's assistant work.  She will be called to active duty in the near future.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 238, 1944]

 

 

 

 





Post Listing, July 21 - 27, 2014

Listing of blog postings for the week of July 21 - 27, 2014

Marriages

Posted July 21, 2014

Margaret Elizabeth Taft - Dr. Robert Hazlett Clark (1944)

Herbert E. Petley - Josephine Schweitzer (1944)

Alice Effie Smith - Dean Bussman Wheeler (1944)
Marriages Notices - Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1876
     George Perkins (Norwich) - Mary A. Church (Oxford)
     Jay E. Truesdell (Owestonna, MN) - Fanny C. Arms (East Guilford)
     George W. Connely (Edenburg, PA)_ - Annie H. Willard (Greene)
     Rev. Isaac H. Riddick (Litchfield MN) - Sarah Thompson (Norwich)

Posted July 22, 1944
Sarah Barber (Oxford, 1883)
Charles W. Smith - Ella M. Huntley (1883)
Charles H. Benson - Grace L. Benson (annulment, 1932)

Edna Margaret Krofft - Robert Meehan (1944)
Frances Perrine - Eugene O. Houck (1944)
Marriage Notices, Chenango American, Greene, NY
     Peter Phillips (New Berlin) - Frances Lewis (Norwich) (1860)
     Frederick D. Eldredge - Amanda Burlingame (Norwich, 1860)
     J. Merton Loomis (Norwich) - Eva Gray  (1887)
     Fred N. Nash (Poolville) - Angie N. Owen (Sherburne) (1887)
     M. . Parker (Greene) - Mrs. L. Josephine Gager (1891)
     Frederick Cummings (Smithville) - Mary Blakwith (McDonough) (1891)
     Benjamin L. Crandall (Norwich) - Jennie B. Howard (Greenfield, MA) (1891)

Posted July 23, 1944
Rex H.Roff - Marjorie E. Bishop (1944)
Guyva Bradish - Robert F. Smith (1944)
Marriages in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY for the year 1902

Posted July 24, 2014
Vera Jean Smith - Joseph W. Hover (1944)
Emily Husted - Dominic Spinelli (1944)
Irene Johnston St. John - Bernard Johnson (1944)
James A. Furgason - Iona Neer (1944)
Ruth Cooney - Donald C. McKown (1944)
John Orwen - Minnie F. Morton (1876)
Marriage Notices - 1876
     Erwin H. Wheeler - Libbie C. Hunt (Coventry, 1876)
     David N. Hunt - Eloise Calkins (Coventry, 1876)
     Seth Bennett (Guilford) - Huldah M. Woods (Coventry, 1876)

Posted July 25, 2014
Louise H. Whitman - Frank S. Weeks (1944)
Louella Mae Weeks - Hugh A. Devine (engagement, 1944)
Velma Marie Jacobson - Arthur James Riggs (1944)
Josephine Strickland - Ivor Bosket (1944)
Mary Herron Fairbanks - William E. Fairbanks (1944)

Posted July 26, 2014
Marian Ruth Springsteen - Charles J. Burr (1944)
Pauline J. Poole - Philip C. Comings (1944)
Emilou Howland - Herman Weissflog (1944)
Barbara Hunt Remsen - George Sherwood Tillman (1944)

Posted July 27, 2014
Ivor Bosket - Josephine Strickland (1944)  (Photo)
Betty Jane McKinzie - John Andrew Parsons, Jr. (1944)
Lila F. Stoddard - Olin Harold Phillips (1944)
Carmella Pompeii - Dominick Delello (1944)
Ida Louise Dibble - Willis Robert Tremper (1944)
Kathleen Cetta - Edward Ray (1944)
Edgar J. Hyatt - Flora E. Davis (1944)
  

Obituaries

Posted July 21, 2014

Elizabeth Corbin Lewis (Bainbridge, Brooklyn, 1944)

August Frank Kurkowski (Richfield Springs, 1944)

Fay Bacon (Binghamton, 1944)

Frank E. Norton (Sidney, 1944)

William I. Titus (Windsor, 1944)

Edna Slater (Afton, 1944)

Elizabeth Wright (Afton, 1944)

Jennie May Knapp (Sidney, 1944)

Posted July 22, 2014
Walter Joyce (Sidney, 1944)
Martin H. Hanrahan (Susquehanna PA, 1944)
Mary J. (Banner) Ensworth (Scranton PA, Guilford, 1944)
Donald Lucian Leech (Guilford, 1944)
Loris W. Clarke (Syracuse, Guilford, 1944)

Posted July 23, 2014
Wallace Lee Carnell (Bennettsville, Harpursville, 1944)
Lina Freiot Copley (Bainbridge, Albany, 1944)
Mary Boice Huyck (Sidney, 1944)
Adelaide E. Smith (Nineveh, 1944)
Ellen W. Henderson (Loomis, Walton, 1944)
Robert L. Lindsay (Walton, 1944)
Peter B.B. Gould (Unadilla, Walton, 1876)
-?- Whitney (Great Bend, PA, 1876)

Posted July 24, 2014
Edith Blincoe Meek (Bainbridge, 1944)
Ellen Carey Jones (Bennettsville, Afton, 1944)
Clarence E. Stewart (Norwich, 1944)
Herman Haynes (East Guilford, 1944)
Minnie A. Stead (Coventryville, 1944)

Posted July 25, 2014
Cary E. Palmer (Rogers Hollow, 1944)
Arvilla Moroe (Wells Bridge, 1944)
Frank Blincoe (McClure, 1944)
Charles D. Whittemore (Guilford, 1944)
Hiram Gould (Afton, 1876)
Jay Manchester (Pittsfield, 1876)

Posted July 26, 2014
Ellen Lamphere Barber (Unadilla, 1944)
C Berton Niles (Crookerville, 1944)
Jessie Dean Mack (Sidney Center, 1944)
Bertha Scutt Gilbert (Windsor, 1944)
Ruby E. Hammond (Endicott, 1944)

Posted July 27, 2014
Frank J. VanCott (Unadilla, 1944)
Philip S. Whitney (Otego, 1944)
Mrs. Rossman Bush (Union Valley, 1876)
David Bond (Afton, 1876)
Alexina Goodman (Bennettsville, Ava, ID, 1876)
Charles Skinner Bradford (Sidney Plains< 1876)  Civil War Soldier

 

Miscellaneous

Posted July 21, 2014
Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Officers 1971 (Photo)

Poster July 22, 2014
Miscellaneous Items
     Margaret Supplee Graduates from College (1944)
     Marion Beatty to Graduate from Cornell (1944)
     Esther Hollenbeck Graduates (1944)
     Deadly Fire, Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY (1883)
     James Conover Arrested for Theft (1883)
     New Bainbridge Business for Manufacture of Hay Baler (1883)
     Buggy Tips Over at Funeral (1873)


Posted July 23, 2014

BCHS Class of 1938 - Part 3
Soldier News -- continued 1944

     Lt. Terrance Edmunds missing in action

     Anthony Wright a Prisoner

     Downsville Bomber (Anthony Wright) has Narrow Escape
     Roger D. Cable a Prisoner
     Carl Pierson Killed in Action

     Donald Patchen is German Prisoner

Posted July 24, 2014
Soldier News Continued, 1944
     Two Local Soldiers Wounded in France (Earnest Meade, Bastine Caracciolo)
     Lt. Leo Robert Green Missing in Action
     Wendell G. Wrench with Signal Corps in England
     Lt. Jack Beagle Killed in Action
     Sgt. Daniel j. Knapp Killed in France

Posted July 25, 2014
Soldier News Continued, 1944
     Pvt. Floyd Tuckey Jumps into Flaming Oil
     Pfc. Daniel Mahoney Wounded at Anzio
     Pfc. Bucky Caracciolo Receives Purple Heart
     Pfc. William Wagner Killed in France
     Winfred Michel Lands Troops at Saipan
     Pvt. Edson Smith Missing in Action
    
Posted July 26, 2014
Soldier News Continued, 1944
     Pvt. Alex Kuracina, Jr. Missing in Action
     Sgt. Joseph Brainard Wounded in France
     Pfc. Roswald Sager Missing in Action
     Pvt. Edson H. Smith Killed in Action in France
     Kenneth E. Kinter Promoted to sergeant
     Kermit Howard Lewis Promoted to Captain
     Pvt. Donald Murray Missing in Action
     Helen C. Averell Attending Midshipmen's School

Posted July 27, 2014
Soldier News continued - 1944
     Pfc. Earl A. Terry Missing in Action
     Pfc. George Moran Injured in France
     Meehan Family Casualties
     Maynard Wentworth Killed in Action
     Letter from 1st Lt. Donald Patchen
     Charles Blust Seriously Wounded

Posted July 27, 2014
Miscellaneous Items - 1944
     Mariana Roehlk graduates from Buffalo University
     Charles Lord Arrives Home from Hospital
     Norwich Scintilla Closed
     Charles Goodwin injured by bull (Guilford)
     Mabel Fish in Farm Accident (West Davenport)
     Mt. Upton Baptist Church Dedicated (1876)

Miscellaneous Items

Mariana Roehlk Graduates from Buffalo University

Bainbridge News & Republican, June 15, 1944

 

Miss Mariana Roehlk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. (Fritz) Roehlk, of Lockport, was graduated from the University of Buffalo with the degree of Bachelor of Education in Art May 24 and on June 7 from the Albright Art School, Buffalo.

 

While in college, Miss Roehlk was active in the French and Glee Clubs.  During her senior year she was elected to the Student Council and was president of Omego Xi Phi Art Sorority and a member of Zeta Tau Epsilon Sorority.  She is also a charter member of the Future Teachers of America and has accepted a teaching position in Gowanda  High School for next year.

 

Her father, Fritz Roehlk, lived I Bainbridge when a young man.

Charles Lord Home from Hospital

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 6, 1944

Charles Lord, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delavan Lord, of Bainbridge, arrived home from the Re-Construction Home at Ithaca last week where he had been a patient for a number of months.

Norwich Scintilla Closed

Bainbridge News & Republican, July 20, 1944

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] branch of the Scintilla Magneto Company at Sidney closed July 8 and all equipment and parts will be moved to the central plant of the company at Sidney [Delaware Co., NY].  For a long period the closing of the Norwich branch had been rumored and definite announcement was made last week.  Manager Alvin Newton said that most of the personnel employed will be employed at Sidney.  He stated that 85 our of the 100 employees will go to Sidney.  The Norwich branch located in the Jones block in Fair street, was opened June 1, 1943.

Charles Goodwin Injured by Bull

]Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944

Charlie Goodwin had the misfortune to be attacked very early Tuesday morning by the large show bull owned by Goodwin Bros. [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]  He was alone in the pasture at the time, others in the family having not arisen as yet, when the animal turned on him.  It was only when he got a hold on him by grasping the ring in his nose, that he managed to get near a tree and climb into it.  Finally the animal wandered away.  Mr. Goodwin received cuts and bruises around his body and face, broken teeth and badly cut lips.  Dr. A.H. Evans was called and found no broken bones or internal injuries.  He was indeed lucky that he came out of the accident as well as he did.  This is the first time any of their Brown Swiss bulls have ever given any trouble.

Mabel Fish Rolled by Rake When Horses Run Away

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

Miss Mabel Fish, who resides on a farm with her mother about one-half mile from West Davenport, escaped serious injury on Tuesday.  While raking hay the team apparently became frightened by bees and ran away.  Miss Fish was thrown under the rake and was rolled for some distance, but in some manner was released from the teeth.  The team ran on finally colliding with the corner of the house when both horses were thrown.  The tongue of the rake was broken in many pieces and one horse received a small cut.  Otherwise no damage was done.  Miss Fish was severely bruised, one arm and shoulder injured and one side of her face and neck received severe bruises.  However, she was able to help extricate the animals which ended their wild dash some little distance from her. 

Mt. Upton Baptist Church Dedicated

Bainbridge Republican, January 22, 1876

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The dedication of the new Baptist church at Mt. Upton took place January 13th, and the debt, over three thousand dollars, was provided for.  Rev Mr. Haynes of Norwich preached an excellent dedicatory sermon, and managed the financial part admirably.  It was a great triumph that the beautiful temple was at length dedicated free from debt.  Rev. Mr. Chamberlain of New Berlin preached in the evening.  Sixty years ago he preached in the Episcopal church of Mt. Upton, which was then a Baptist church. That generation has passed away, and the Reverend speaker was almost the only representative of hose days. He, in a greene old age, preaches the same glorious gospel to which men listened more than half a century ago.



 

Marriages (July 27)

Local Sailor and His Bride

 

 

Ivor Bosket, Ph.M. 2/C and Mrs. Bosket

 

Miss Josephine Strickland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strickland, of Vallejo, Calif., was married here to Ivor Bosket, Ph.M. 2/C, U.S.N.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bosket, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], July 30. [Bainbridge News & Republican, August 24, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Earl McKinzie, of Tacoma, Wash., announce the marriage of their daughter, Betty Jane, to Pvt. John Andrew Parsons, Jr., U.S. Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parsons, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on April 27, at the McChord Field Chapel, Wash.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, August 24, 1944]

 

Phillips - Stoddard:  A very quiet wedding was performed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Couse by the Rev. Harold Hammer, of Masonville, Friday evening, Aug. 18, at 8 o'clock, when their daughter, Lila F. Stoddard, became the bride of Olin Harold Phillips, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Cooley, of Mt. Upton.  Mrs. Cooley is a cousin of the bride and Mr. Cooley has been a life-long friend of the groom. The bride wore a rust colored dress, with a light aqua flannel jacket and a corsage of Talisman roses.  She also wore gold earrings set with cultured pearls and rhinestones, a gift from the groom.  The matron of honor, wore a navy blue dress, with a corsage of pink roses.  The bride's gift to the groom was a wrist watch.  The bridal party enjoyed a steak supper at the Green Garden, Sidney, after which the bride and groom left for a five-day trip to Niagara Falls, stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hatton, a former employee of the groom, and both Guilford residents, but now a bus driver for the I.R.C.  Mr. Phillips is a successful dairy farmer of Guilford.  Mrs. Philips has been employed at the Scintilla Magneto Plant.  Mr. Phillips is the son of Mrs. Lela E. Phillips, of Willow street, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and a very popular young man with the young people.  Only members of the family of the bride and groom were present at the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 24, 1944]

 

A very beautiful wedding was solemnized last Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Church, Binghamton, when Miss Carmella Rita Pompeil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Pompeii, of Binghamton, became the bride of Dominick Delello, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Pilleeri, pastor of the church.  A profusion of roses and gladioli formed the decoration.  The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white net over taffeta made with a sweetheart neckline and a full skirt terminating in a circular train.  Her finger tip veil was attached to a cap, and she carried a bouquet of white roses.  Mrs. Harold Delello, of Afton, was matron if Honor, and the Misses Rose and Toni Pompeii, sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids.  Harold Delello, of Afton, acted as best man, and the ushers were John Caracciolo, of Binghamton; and Bastine Delello, of Bainbridge, brother of the bridegroom.  The ring bearer was Master John Zuccarelli, nephew of the bridegroom, who presented the rings on a white satin pillow.  The bride's mother was attired in blue with an orange colored corsage, while the bridegroom's mother wore light blue and white with an orange corsage.  A bridal luncheon was held at 1 o'clock at Milasi's Café for about 150 relatives and friends, followed by a reception at  7 o'clock at the Sons of Italy Hall. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1944]

 

Tremper - Dibble:  The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dibble, Shavertown [Delaware Co., NY], was the scene of a very pretty wedding Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, when their daughter, Ida Louise, became the bride of Willis Robert Tremper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tremper, of Shavertown.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 7, 1944]

 

Ray - Cetta:  Miss Kathleen Cetta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cetta, and Edward Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ray, all of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage by the Rev. John Taffe, Sunday, Aug. 27, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 7, 1944]

 

Hyatt - Davis:  Edgar J. Hyatt, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], and Flora E. Davis, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace T.A. McMahon, Susquehanna, Thursday evening, Aug. 24.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wheat, of Sidney Center.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Sept. 7, 1944]

 

 

 

 



Obituaries (July 27)

The funeral of Frank J. VanCott, prominent Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] business man, was held at the Unadilla Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon.  The Rev. Clayton Hoag, pastor of the church, conducted the services assisted by the Rev. S.B. Hunt, retired Methodist minister.  Burial was in Evergreen Hill Cemetery at Unadilla.  Mr. VanCott died Wednesday morning in the Binghamton City Hospital of enlargement of the heart and complications.  He had been in ill health for two months.  Frank J. Van Cott was born Oct. 25, 1874, at Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Cott.  When a lad he moved with his parents to Wellsbridge [Otsego Co., NY] where his boyhood was spent.  In 1892 he became associated in business with his father in a feed store at Unadilla.  He has been in business in Unadilla for nearly 52 years.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Brooks, of Wellsbridge, Feb. 3, 1897.  The VanCott business expanded and the feed part of the business was sold years ago and the VanCott firm turned to specialization in lumber and wood working.  Mr. VanCott was an excellent buyer of timber and also had sound business judgments.  He was president of the Unadilla Silo Company and chairman of the executive committee of J.W. VanCott & Son, lumber dealers.  He also organized silo companies in Beaumont, Texas, and Des Moines, Iowa.  Mr. VanCott was interested in civic activities in Unadilla and was a leader in advocating village improvements.  He was president of the Evergreen Hill Cemetery Association and a trustee of the Unadilla Methodist Church.  He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Leona Hunt; a son, Leon J. VanCott, and seven grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1944]

 

Philip S. Whitney died Aug. 3 in Binghamton hospital after an illness of four weeks.  Funeral was held Tuesday at 2:00 in the Methodist Church at Otego, with the Rev. W.H. Alger officiating.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Otego [Otsego Co., NY].  Mr. Whitney, who before going to Binghamton hospital, had lived with his son, Harold, in Hamden, was born in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] 79 years ago, the son of Walter O. and Elmira I. (Carley) Whitney. A butcher and farmer, he had lived in Otego and Unadilla and was a member of the Baptist Church.  Surviving besides the son, Harold, is another son, Pvt. Walter Whitney, of Camp Hulen, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel MacGillivany, of South New Berlin; a brother, Harry Whitney, of Bainbridge; four sisters, Mrs. William Campbell, Mrs. Mae Ledden and Miss Vira Whitney, of Rochester, and Mrs. Lois Staples, of Elmira; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1944]

 

Death of Mrs. Rossman Bush:  On Thursday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Rossman Bush, who has long been a sufferer, died at her home near Union Valley [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  The fact that her death was not sudden, relieved in a great measure the sorrow which naturally would fall to the lot of her husband, who is left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate wife.  Her funeral took place from the M.E. Church at Union valley, at which she has for years been a regular attendant.  She was buried in the West Bainbridge cemetery.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1876]

 

A man by the name of David Bond, in the employ of the D.&H.C. Company, was struck by the engine of the freight and passenger train which passes through this place [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] in the morning, and fatally injured.  Bond was one of a gang at work on the track, and while the rest of the men moved clear of the rails, he miscalculated the approach of the train.  He was standing outside the track, bending over, and was in the act of drawing a spike when the front of the engine struck him.  He was thrown into the ditch along side the track, and survived in a state of unconsciousness for about an hour.  His body was taken to this home, half a mile distant.  The deceased was about fifty years of age, and was at one time in the employ of the Erie Railway at or near Binghamton.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 3, 1876]

 

RUSSELL:  In Ava, Jackson Co., Id., Jan. 22d, 1876, Mrs. Alexina Goodman, aged 25 years.  Deceased was known in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], where she formerly resided, as Miss "Lacky" Goodman.  [Bainbridge Republican, March 4, 1876]

 

At Sidney Plains, N.Y. [Delaware Co.], April 22d, Charles Skinner Bradford, aged 35 years.  He was educated at the Delaware Literary Institute, in Franklin, N.Y., entered the 144th Regiment N.Y.S. Volunteers at its organization as Orderly Sergeant, was promoted for good conduct to be first Lieutenant, was a long time its acting Quarter Master; with it he was mustered out of service on the return of peace, with a record unsullied and personal popularity unsurpassed.  He returned to Sidney Plains, was appointed postmaster, entered mercantile business and exhibited the same traits of character which had marked him in the arm--order, punctuality and integrity.  He was the friend and counselor of all. Old and young, high and low came to him for advice and encouragement.  A lineal descendant of the Rev. William Johnston, who settled at Sidney in 1772, he possessed and developed the more lovable traits of character of that sturdy divine--energy, courage and an unyielding adherence to the right.  He was a gentleman by instinct, a Christian from conviction and practice.  He will be sorely missed by the community, by the Church and by the Sunday School, and in the family circle.  His life was an open epistle, known and read by all men.  In the village of his birth he lived and died, leaving not an enmity or a heart burning.  Well may his survivors take up the lamentation of the ancient prophet, "How is the strong staff broken and the beautiful rod."  His funeral took place on Tuesday, and was one of the largest and most impressive gathering Sidney has ever witnessed.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Apr. 29, 1879]

Soldier News Continued - 1944

Pfc. Earl A. Terry Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 31, 1944

 

Pfc. Earl A. Terry

 

Mrs. Frances Prouty, of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], received a telegram from the War Department Aug. 3, stating that her son, Pfc. Earl A. Terry, was missing in action in France.  Pfc. Terry was a member of the ninth Infantry.  He entered the service in February, 1940, and received his training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Camp Bullis, Texas, Leesville, La., and Camp McCoy. Wis., and he went overseas Sept. 21, 1943. 

 

Meehan Family Casualties

Bianbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1944

 

Sgt. William Meehan, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], has been reported missing in action.  He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Meehan, of Delhi, who have had two other sons on the casualty list.  T/5 Lawrence T Meehan, of Sidney, was wounded in action and is in the Rhoads Veteran Hospital at Utica, where his condition is reported good.  The other son, Clarence Meehan, of the Navy, lost his life in a ship explosion off the coast of North Carolina in 1942.

 

Pfc. George Moran Injured in France

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 31, 1944

 

Pfc. George H. Moran, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moran, 80 Mary street, Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], has been slightly wounded in the invasion of southern France, according to word received by his parents from the War Department.  An infantryman, Pvt. Moran was wounded Aug. 7, shortly after the invasion began.  He had been overseas since late last year and in the service since March, 1942.  Nature of his wounds was not learned.  He is a former student of Bainbridge Central High School and a former employee of the Dry Milk Co., in Bainbridge.  Private Moran has a brother, S/Sgt. James Moran, who was stationed in England when word was last received from him. 

 

Maynard Wentworth Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 7, 1944

 

"Killed in action" was the message received by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daugherty, early Saturday morning, stating that their son, Staff Sgt. Maynard Wentworth, was killed in action, somewhere in France, on Aug. 12.

 

For the second time the grim reality of the bitterness of war, has struck home to another Guilford family, and to the community.  Only a brief time before Sgt. Wentworth went across he enjoyed a brief furlough home, little realizing this was the last time.  Sgt. Wentworth was 25 years old, a graduate of Guilford Central School.  Since entering the service he has been stationed on the west coast, until he went across.  At that time he was at Fort Meade, Md.  He was in the Anti-tank division.  He was one of our most popular Guilford boys, prominent in athletics when he was in school.  Surviving are the parents, and a sister, Mrs. Alma Brown, of Johnson City.  To the bereaved family we can only extend our heartfelt sympathy.  Words are inadequate at such a time to express our true feelings.

 

Letter from 1st Lieut. Patchen

Bainbridge Republican, September 7, 1944

 

Mr. and Mrs. Earle V. Benedict, of R.D.3, Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], received their first letter Tuesday morning from their son, 1st Lieut. Donald J. Patchen, who has been a war prisoner in Germany since May 19, 1944.  the letter follows:

 

May 31, 1944

Dear Mom and Dad,

Hope you've received my post card by the time you get this.  I'm quite all right and starting to get a nice suntan.  Of course, it isn't like home but it could be a lot worse.  Am getting plenty of rest and the food is good but not any too plentiful.  The biggest share of it is sent to us by the Red Cross and also our clothes. Right now the weather is beautiful so we don't worry about getting our clothes dirty, for we wear just shoes, socks and shorts.  We do our own washing and also cooking.  Should make some girl a nice wife after this is over. 

 

I can receive as many letters as anyone cares to write me, but I can only write three of these letters and four post cards a month.  I can also receive only one clothing and food parcel and two tobacco parcels every two months.  It will take letters about three months to get to me.  Food is about the most important thing but I expect the Red Cross can tell you all about it.

 

Please don't worry about me       for I'm quite all right.  Wil write all my letters to you.  Say hello to everyone for me.   Love, Don

 

1st Lt. Charles Blust Seriously Wounded

Bainbridge News & Republican, September 7, 1944

 

Mrs. Henry Cheesbro, Jr., received a telegram Monday morning of last week stating that her brother, 1st Lieut. Charles Blust, of the Tank Destroyers, had been seriously wounded in France.  Later in the week, Miss Jean Blust, a sister who is residing with Mrs. Cheesbro, received a letter written Aug. 25 from Lieut. Blust stating that he had been hit in the hip and stomach with shrapnel on Aug. 13, and that he had undergone an operation on his stomach in a hospital in England, and was now out of danger.  He said that he expected to see them in the near future.  1st Lieut. Blust, who has been in the Army for nine years, was stationed in Hawaii at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and shortly after returned to the States where he attended Officers' candidate School at Fort Sill, Okla.  He went overseas around Christmas time and had been stationed in England previous to the invasion of France.  

 

 

Marriages (July 26)

Burr - Springsteen:  Miss Marian Ruth Springsteen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Springsteen, of Ouaquaga [Broome Co., NY], was married to Sergeant Charles J. Burr, Saturday afternoon, July 29.  The ceremony was performed on the lawn at the home of the bride's parents by the Rev. T. Pert Gates, of Windsor.  The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burr, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  A reception was held on the shaded lawn following the ceremony.  The bride's table was decorated in red, white and blue, on which were two cakes--one the wedding cake, the other a birthday cake for the groom.  The bride graduated from Windsor High School in 1937 and is employed at the Scintilla in Sidney.  The groom graduated from Binghamton High School in 1938 and is now chief of section in the Marine Engine School at Camp Gordon Johnston, Florida, where they will reside for the present.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

Comings - Poole:  The wedding of Miss Pauline J. Poole, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Poole, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Philip C. Comings, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Comings, of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], was solemnized Wednesday afternoon, August 2, in the Baptist Church, Afton, by the Rev. Alan A. Douglas, pastor, and the Rev. Harold Baer, of Chatham, Va., an uncle of the bride.  A reception followed in the church parlors for 130 guests with a four-tiered wedding cake centering the bride's table.  After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Comings will be at home in Coventry.  Both young people are graduates of Afton Central School and active in community and church affairs.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

The First Baptist Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding, Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, when Miss Mary Emilou Howland daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orla F. Howland, 28 Kirby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], was married to Herman Weissflog, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weissflog, of Monsey.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Kingston, performed the double ring ceremony.  The church was decorated with baskets of gladioli and bouquets of garden flowers.  Mrs. Ernest Hoyt played the organ.  The bride, given in marriage by her father wore a gown of starched ninon with lace, and her full length veil was held in place with a flower tiara.  She carried a colonial bouquet of white roses and baby's breath.  The maid of honor, Miss Wilburna Holbert, wore pink chiffon with shoulder length veil and carried a colonial bouquet of pink rose buds and white asters.  Best man was Marshall Andrews, brother-in-law of the bride. The bride's mother chose a dress of lilac and white jersey and wore a corsage of white rose buds.  The groom's mother was dressed in black and old rose, and wore a corsage of white rose buds.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and the New York State College for Teachers at Plattsburgh, and for the past two years has been in charge of the Home Economics course at the South New Berlin Central School.  Chief Petty Officer Weissflog, who graduated form the New Berlin High School, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May, 1938, and was at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Jap attack. He saw service in the first Coral Sea actions and many other Pacific engagements. After serving three years outside the Continental United States he was granted a 30-day leave, and will report back to the West Coast on Aug. 28 for reassignment to duty.  Mrs. Weissflog expects to accompany him.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1944]

Miss Barbara Hunt Remsen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Remsen of Scarsdale, and Lt. George Sherwood Tillman, U.S. Army Air Forces, son of Chenango County Clerk Irving D. Tillman and Mrs. Tillman, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married Aug. 9 in the First Baptist Church at Norwich. The Rev.  Harold Knight performed the ceremony. The bride, who is a graduate of Scarsdale High School and Ohio University, has taught second grade in the Norwich school system for two years and will return this fall.  Lieutenant Tillman is stationed at Drew Field, Tampa, Fla., where he will report Aug. 19 after the young couple return from a short wedding trip.  Lieutenant Tillman was graduated form Norwich High School, Manlius Military Academy and Hamilton College.  He enlisted in the Army Air Forces in September, 1942.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 17, 1944]

 

Obituaries (July 26)

Mrs. Ellen Lamphere Barber died early this Thursday morning at the home of Leslie Herring in Rogers Hollow, after a brief illness, at the age of 89 years.  Mrs. Barber was born in the town of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], March 28, 1855, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Lamphere, and spent her life in this vicinity.  For over 70 years she, with her husband, was employed on the Miller farm at East Guilford.  The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church at East Guilford, with the Rev. Paul L. Carpenter, pastor of the Bainbridge Presbyterian Church officiating.  The burial was in the cemetery at East Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

 

C. Berton Niles died last Thursday night at his home in Crookerville [Delaware Co., NY] after an illness of over four years.  The funeral was held in the Joyce funeral home in Unadilla, Sunday, with burial in Trout Creek cemetery [Delaware Co., NY].  The Rev. Archie Benedict of the Federated Church of Unadilla, officiated.  Mr. Niles was born in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], April 25, 1870, a son of George D. and Mary (Drake) Niles.  May 23, 1891, he married Miss Anna J. Herrick and they have always lived in that vicinity, several years at Masonville, Trout Creek and Youngs for 20 years in the home where he died.  During his long illness he was under the constant care of his wife.  He was a man of sterling character and highly esteemed in his community.  Mr. Niles was a member of the Baptist church and for several years served as deacon in the Unadilla Church.  He was a member of the Masonville Lodge and of Trout Creek I.O.O.F.  Surviving are is wife, a son, Percy, of Youngs; a daughter, Mrs. Henry Wilcox, of East Masonville; a sister, mrs. Austin Brundage, of Walton, and seven grandchildren.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

The funeral of Mrs. Jessie Dean Mack was held Tuesday afternoon from the Sidney Center Methodist church, of which she had been a member for many years.  The Rev. Z. James Hall, pastor of the church, officiated.  Members of OtseDella Rebekah Lodge attended in a body and had charge of the service at Highland Cemetery, Sidney Center, where she was buried beside her husband, Howard Mack, who died Nov. 1, 1938.  If Mrs. Mack had lived until Aug. 16, she would have been 65 years old.  Jessie Dean was born at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] and was a daughter of Orville and Edith Ryder Dean. Her entire life was spent in the vicinity.  She was twice married.  First to Walter Bishop, whose death occurred in 1926.  By this marriage, Mrs. Mack leaves one daughter, Mrs. Archie Merritt, and three grandchildren, of Norwich.  She is also survived by three brothers, Leslie Dean, of Masonville, Frank Dean, of East Masonville, and Ralph Dean, of South Unadilla.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

Bertha Scutt Gilbert, 58, of Windsor [Broome Co., NY], died at the Binghamton City Hospital, Saturday night.  She is survived by her husband, Leverett Bertiss, of Windsor; two sons, Kenneth E., of Binghamton, and Bertiss W., of Windsor; four grandchildren; one aunt; one uncle and several cousins.  The body was removed to the chapel of Clinton E. Wood, Windsor, where services were held Tuesday afternoon. The Rev. William F. Miller, of Flemingsville, formerly of McClure, officiated.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

The funeral of Mrs. Ruby E. Hammond was held at her residence in Endicott [Broome Co., NY] Monday, the Rev. Douglas E. Christen officiating.  Burial was in the McClure cemetery [Broome Co., NY].  Mrs. Hammond died at Ideal Hospital, Friday.  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen C. Botsford, of Endicott, R.D.1; one brother, Alfred Pinney, of Port Jervis; one step-sister, Mrs. Eva L. Jackson, of Endicott, R.D.1; and two step-brothers, Bert Cooley, of Binghamton, and Angus Hewitt, of West Pittston, Pa.  [Bainbridge news & Republican, Aug. 10, 1944]

Soldier News continued - 1944

Pvt.  Alex Kuracina, Jr. Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Pvt. Alex Kuracina, Jr., has been listed as missing in action, according to a War Department notification received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kuracina, Sr., of Endicott [Broome Co., NY].  The missing soldier is one of five brothers, all serving in the armed forces. 

 

Joseph Brainard Wounded in France

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 10, 1944

 

Sgt. Joseph Brainard, son of Mrs. Emma G. Brainard, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], was severely wounded in France by a mortar shell and is now a patient in a hospital in England, according to a letter from him and one of his nurses to his mother.  The letters revealed that he received ankle and shoulder injuries. The flesh on both legs also was shredded by fragments of the shell.  Flesh grafting is being done and his condition is said to be favorable.

 

Pfc. Roswald Sager Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Pfc. Roswald Sager, 27, son of Mrs. Nellis Sager, who  makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Prohaska, Jr., Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] R.D.2, has been reported missing in action in France since July 13.  Private First Class Sager, who had been in the regular Army for six years, had been stationed in Ireland since December prior to the invasion.  His wife, Mrs. Ida Sager, lives at Columbia, N.C.  He also has a brother, Arthur Sager, ACOM serving with the Navy. 

 

Pvt. Edson Smith Killed in Action in France

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Pvt. Edson H. Smith

 

 

Residents of the village and vicinity were saddened Monday noon by the grim horrors of war when word was received here of the first war casualty.  Reported killed in action in France on June 24 is Pvt. Edson H Smith, 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fayette L. Smith, according to a telegram received from the War Department.  Previously his parents had received a telegram stating that he was missing in action on that date.

 

Pvt. Smith, who was an infantryman, had been in France since the invasion of Normandy.  The last letter his parents received from him was dated June 18, just six days before the fatal hour.  Edson entered the service on April 1, 1942 and received his training at Camp Croft, S.C., Camp Gordon, Ga., and Camp Gordon Johnston, Fla., and arrived in England in January of this year.  He has three brothers in the service, Pfc. Harold Smith, who is in England; Lt. Robert F. Smith, a pilot in Italy; and Fayette L. Smith, Jr., S 2/C, AOM, of Memphis, Tenn.

 

Pvt. Smith was born in Bainbridge June 9, 1914.  He attended Bainbridge High School and St. Peter's Church.  Before entering the service he was employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co., Sidney.  Surviving besides his parents and three brothers already mentioned are two brothers, Claude Smith and Kenneth Smith, both of Bainbridge; his grandmother, Mrs. Belle Smith, and an aunt, Mrs. Nina Lovejoy, both of Harpursville.

 

Kenneth Kinter Promoted

Bainbridge news & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Kinter, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], recently received word that their son, Kenneth E. Kinter, with the Fifth Army in Italy, has been promoted form corporal to sergeant. 

 

Sergeant Kinter recently received a citation for "exceptional service beyond the call of duty"  The citation stated that Sergeant Kinter was one of seven men who volunteered to go more than a thousand yards in enemy territory to rescue some wounded buddies who were ambushed there.  the evacuation was carried on successfully without enemy interference, although the boys were never expected to return to their own lines. 

 

Sergeant Kinter entered the service in February of 1943 and received his training at Camp Croft, S.C., and Fort George Meade, Maryland, and was sent overseas in November of that year where he has taken part in both African and Italian campaigns.

 

Kermit Lewis Promoted to Captain

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Kermit Howard Lewis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, of Afton, has been promoted to captain at Sacramento Air Service Command, Sacramento, Calif.  This Army Air Force installation is one of 11 Air Force Command area control stations in the United States form which planes, often fly directly to combat zones and A.A.F. supplies are shipped to the far corners of the earth.

 

A former student of Afton High School and of the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute, Captain Lewis was a junior construction engineer and architectural draftsman when he entered military service in August, 1940.  He was commissioned a second lieutenant after he completed O.C.S. at Miami Beach in April, 1943.  As a radio officer Captain Lewis has made frequent flights to Untied States A.A.F. bases in Quebec, Labrador and Baffinland for the purpose of inspecting, installing and repairing radio equipment pertaining to the operations of army air ways communications system radio stations in those areas. 

 

Captain Lewis has been awarded the American defense medal and the American theatre of operations medal. 

 

Donald Murray Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944 

 

Mrs. Donald Murray, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], has received word that her husband, Pvt. Donald Murray, had been missing in action since July 7.  Private Murray is a grandson of John Burton, of Guilford, and the father of an eight-months-old son.  Prior to his entry into the service.  Private Murray was employed in Bainbridge. 

 

Helen Averell Attending Midshipmen's School

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 17, 1944

 

Mrs. Helen C. Averell, Sp. (S) 2/C, USNR, formerly of Bixby street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] reported recently to the Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School, (WR) Northampton, Mass.  for officer's training.  Mrs. Averell has been on active duty with the WAVES since June 29, 1943.  She was previously stationed at the Naval Barracks in Washington, D.C.  Mrs. Averell is a graduate of Oneonta State Teachers' College and taught at the Utica County Day School, New Hartford, until her entrance into the Navy.  Her husband, Capt.  H.L. Averell, is with the United States Army. 

 

 

 

 

 



Obituaries (July 25)

Cary E. Palmer, a highly esteemed farmer of Rogers Hollow [Otsego Co., NY], succumbed Monday morning from a heart ailment, from which he had been suffering for some time.  Mr. Palmer was born in Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], Sept. 18, 1877, son of Owen Palmer and Mary (Dumond) Palmer and, with his parents, moved to the farm where he died.  He was twice married.  His first marriage was to Miss Ethel DeForest, who died in 1918, and two years later on March 10, 1920, he married Miss Myrtle DeForest.  For 22 years he worked on the town road.  Surviving is the wife; two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Horth, Oneonta, and Mrs. William Hendrick, Idumes; a son, Addison C. Palmer, at home; a sister, Mrs. Archie Fisk, Wells Bridge.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1944]

 

Miss Arvilla Moore, who has been in ill health for some time, died Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs. George Shaver.  Miss Moore was born November 22, 1862, in the town of Walton [Delaware Co. NY], and was the daughter of Rowland and Mary (Gould) Moore.  For many years she resided at Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY].  Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Joyce Funeral Home, Unadilla.  The Rev. William Howard, a former pastor of the Wells Bridge Methodist Church, officiated.  Surviving are five brothers, Theron and Ira, of Unadilla, Eugene, of Wells Bridge, William, of Rockdale, and Frank, of Central Bridge.  Interment was in the Sand Hill Cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1944]

 

Edward Ruteshouser died at his home, Kerrs Creek, near Walton [Delaware Co., NY], on Sunday afternoon of a heart ailment.  He had been in poor health for several years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1944]

 

Mrs. Christina Raeder, 93, Roxbury's [Delaware Co., NY] oldest citizen and a life-long resident of that place, died Thursday at the Stamford Hospital, where she had been a patient for the past few days of a broken hip.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 13, 1944]

Frank Blincoe died at his home in McClure [Broome Co., NY], June 29, after an illness of about three weeks.  Mr. Blincoe was born near Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 31, 1869, and lived for 42 years at McClure.  He is survived by his wife; a son, Kenneth Blincoe; a daughter, Dorothy Sherwood, and three granddaughters; also a brother, Walter Blincoe, and a sister, Mrs. Ida Strong, both of Bainbridge, and a niece and nephew.  Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery, Deposit [Broome Co., NY].  The funeral was held Monday afternoon, at the McClure Church, the Rev. George Underwood, of McClure, and the Rev. William Miller, of Flemingville, officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 20, 1944]

Following a long period of failing health, the death of Charles D. Whittemore, of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], former supervisor of that town, occurred in Norwich, at the age of 78 years.  Mr. Whittemore was a member of the Chenango County Board of Supervisors for several years, representing the Town of Guilford.  He was a member of several important committees during his terms of service.  Quiet and unassuming in his ways, he was held in the highest respect by his many friends and associates.  For several years he was engaged in the feed business in Guilford.  The deceased was a life-long member of the Guilford Methodist church, and as long as his health permitted, he attended service regularly.  Mr. Whiteemore was a member of Oxford Lodge, 175, F.&A.M., and a Masonic service was held Friday night at the Seymour funeral Home in Oxford.  The only survivor is the wife, who at present is a resident of the W.B.C. Home. Services were held at the Seymour Funeral Home in Oxford, Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  The Rev. David S. Wolfe, pastor of the Guilford Methodist church, officiated.  Burial was in the Guilford Center Cemetery.  Bearers were Fred Baker, Howard Hutchinson and Alvin Stead, of Oxford, Theodore Hoffman, V.S. Winsor and Ward Goodwin, of Guilford.  Many friends from Guilford attended the service.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944]

A man by the name of Hiram Gould while walking on the track, was struck and instantly killed by the gravel train about half way between Afton and Nineveh Junction, on Saturday evening last.  Deceased was a poor and had a wife and several children dependent on his labor for support.  He was said to be deaf.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1876]

A lad by the name of Jay Manchester, aged about 13 years, living with John Denton, in Pittsfield [Otsego Co., NY], was accidentally hung on Sunday morning, 21st ult.  As we learn the facts they are as follows:  Young Manchester got up on Sunday morning and went after the cows.  After driving them up, and while waiting for Mr. Denton to come and assist him in milking, he went upon the hay mow, where he and other boys had put up a swing, it is thought for the purpose of swinging.  The end of the rope at which he took hold of had a loop in it, and it is thought that he rested his chin in said loop, with his hands hold of the rope, and commenced to swing and then jump, as had been his practice, when the rope slipped over his head, coming so suddenly about his neck as to at once render him unable to extricate himself.  Those who visited the place and saw the rope, and we believe the Coroner's jurycame to the above conclusion.  He was a bright, active boy, and lived with Mr. Denton and his family happily, and that morning, just previous to the sad accident which caused his death, was lively and full of fun, going about his chores in the best of spirits.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 3, 1876]

 

Marriages (July 25)

Miss Louise H. Whitman, daughter of the late Rev. R.B. Whitman former pastor of the First Baptist Church, became the bride of Frank S. Weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weeks, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], at 8 o'clock Friday evening, July 14.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Norman Lawton at the parsonage in the presence of a small group of friends.  After a short wedding trip into the northern part of the state the couple will be at their home on Yaleville Road.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 20, 1944]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Weeks announce the engagement of their daughter, Louella Mae, to Pvt. Hugh A. Devine, U.S. Army, of Fort Belvoir, Va.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, July 27, 1944]

 

Miss Velma Marie Jacobson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jacobson, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], and Arthur James Riggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Riggs, Sidney, were married Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Congregational Church by the Rev. Charlton Opdyke.  The bride was attended by Mrs. Margaret Smith, Sidney, as matron of honor, and Lester Simmons, of Bainbridge, cousin of the bride, was best man.  The ushers were Wallace Stewart, of Oneonta, a cousin of the bride, and Gerald George, of Sidney.  The bride wore a full length gown of white marquisette with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves and long train.  Her fingertip veil was fastened to the head with a tiara of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of white roses and babies' breath.  The matron of honor wore a full length aqua dress, had a tiara of Calvin roses and a bouquet of the same flowers.  The bride was given in marriage by her father, Edward Jacobson, Mrs. Harold Tyson played the wedding music and Mrs. Josiah Jones sang "I Love You Truly" and "O Promise Me."  The church was decorated with hydrangeas and other flowers.  A reception was held at the church parlors following the ceremony. The bride and bridegroom are both employees of Scintilla and will reside at 42 Willow street.  Mrs. Riggs is a graduate of the Laboratory of Technology at Northwestern Institute and Mr. Riggs is an ex-service man.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1944]

 

Miss Josephine Strickland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strickland, of Vallego, Calif., was married to Ivor Bosket, Pharmacist Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bosket, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the bridegroom.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. George N. Underwood, of McClure, before a V-shape flower arrangement of pink and white phlox and hydrangeas.  The bride wore a white jersey gown with a finger tip veil held in place by a tiara of seed pearls.  Her colonial bouquet was of red roses.  Mrs. Frank Delello, Jr., matron of honor, wore a blue taffeta gown with blue and white accessories and a colonial bouquet of pink roses.  Earl Neidlinger, Mo.M.M. 3/C, U.S. Navy, acted as best man.  Mrs. Bosket, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in rose-beige with black accessories and a corsage of yellow rose buds.  A reception was held at the house following the ceremony for members of the immediate family.  A three-tiered wedding cake, flanked with white tapers, centered the bride's table.  After a short wedding trip to Oquaga Lake, the couple left for New York City where they will make their home.  Petty Officer Bosket, who has served with the Navy for two years, has been in many theatres of war.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1944]

 

On Saturday, July 29, at 4 o'clock, Miss Mary Herron Fairbanks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Fairbanks, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], was married to William Ernest Fairbanks, of New York.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Roehlf Brooks in the Chantry of St. Thomas Episcopal Church Fifth avenue, New York, which was decorated with white gladioli.  Miss Helen E. Fairbanks, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and Ernest Mortensen, of Washington, D.C., was best man. The ushers were all from New York.  The bride, who was give in marriage by her father, wore a street length gown of aqua crepe with matching hat and shoulder veil of tulle, and a corsage of white butterfly orchids.  The bridesmaid's gown was of dusty rose crepe with a flower hat and corsage of gardenias.  About 70 guests from New York and Washington were in attendance.  Mrs. Lawrence Bradshaw, Miss Ruth LeCaro and the bride's father and mother from Bainbridge also attended.  Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Columbia University Club.  Later the bride and groom left for Martha's Vineyard, Mass.  The bride, a former Assistant administrator in the division of drugs and cosmetics of the Office of Price Administration in Washington, D.C., has received degrees from Swarthmore college and Columbia University.  In September she will become Associate Professor of Government at Columbia University.  Mr. Fairbanks, a graduate of the University of Florida, is a practicing lawyer in New York and the attorney for the Lipton Tea Company.  After Oct. 1, Mr. and Mrs. Fairbanks will be at home at 425 Riverside Drive, New York.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 3, 1944]