Holdredge, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Golden Wedding 1932

Holdredge, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Golden Wedding 1932

Golden Wedding

Tuesday at Edmeston

Sixty Friends and Relatives Present

at Reception for Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Holdredge

Hartwick, April 7---Tuesday, April 5, 60 friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Holdredge, gathered at their home in Edmeston to help them celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary.

A pleasing program under the direction of Mrs. Adrian Holdredge was given. Mrs. Charles Phelps read a poem, “Golden Years,” composed by Mrs. Grace Robinson, and a very impressive golden wedding service was conducted by Rev. Robert E. Austin, a former pastor of Mr. and Mrs. Holdredge, during which he pronounced them “Masters of the Fine Art of Living Together.”

A delicious buffet luncheon was served under the capable supervision of Mrs. Sydney Langworthy. The wedding cake was baked and appropriately decorated by Mrs. Claudine Zinninger, and was cut by the bride.

The following guests were present from out of town; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Slade and Mrs. Clara Slade of Oneonta; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Shumacker of Middletown; Mrs. Mary A. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. H. Millard Clark of Hartwick; Rev. and Mrs. R. E. Austin of Milford; Mrs. Claude Talbot of Mr. Vision; Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. House, Mrs. L. V. Zinninger, Mrs. Charles A. Phelps, Mrs. Ernest Church, Miss Rena Church and Miss Dorothy House of New Berlin; Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Steele, Stuart Holdredge, Julia Hall and Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Bishop of Garrattsville; Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Holdredge, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Talbot of West Burlington.

Pierce, LaVerne F. wed to Nancy Coleman 1932 Morris, NY

Pierce, LaVerne F. wed to Nancy Coleman 1932 Morris, NY

Miss Nancy Coleman the Bride of LaVerne F. Pierce

BRIDE OF LAVERNE F. PIERCE

Estimable Couple Now on Honeymoon Trip in Canada

To Reside at 296 Chestnut Street

Laverne Frank Pierce of 59 Gilbert street and Miss Nancy Amanda Coleman of 38 Academy street were quietly married Monday forenoon at 11 o'clock at the Universalist church at Morris by Rev. Frederick G. Leonard, pastor of that church, and personal friend of both bride and groom. They were attended by Mrs. Clarence Michaels and Paul Pierce, sister and brother of the groom. The single ring service was used. The bride was becomingly attired in traveling suit of copper brown Romaine crepe with hat and pumps to match.

The bride is a graduate of the Oneonta High school class of '24 and of Lowell school at Binghamton class of '26. For the past six years she has been a valued employe in a responsible position with The Daily Star. She is a superior young woman, abounding in graces of mind and heart. The groom also attended the Oneonta High school. He is salesman with the Oneonta office of the Singer Sewing Machine company. He is well known in musical circles, having been for the past 12 years, bass soloist in the quartet of the first Presbyterian church of this city, in which position he is highly prized. Both have many friends whose best wishes will be extended, among them being all her associates at The Star office.

Mr. and Mrs. Pierce are away on a honeymoon trip to Montreal and Quebec, returning from which they will reside at 296 Chestnut street, where a newly furnished apartment awaits their coming.

Van Warner, Claude wed to Mary Rose 1932

Van Warner, Claude wed to Mary Rose 1932

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph VanWarner gave a kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Van Warner at King's hall,  December 1^st. About 60 were present. The Hall was very prettily decorated for the occasion with pink and white. After playing games the newly weds were presented with many pretty and useful gifts including a wedding cake may by Mrs. John King. After refreshments were served the guests departed wishing Mr. and Mrs. VanWarner many years of happy married life. Mrs. VanWarner was Miss Mary Rose of Edmeston.

FIRE RAZES CHEESE FACTORY AT SIDNEY 1932

Fire Razes Cheese Factory at Sidney 1932

Fire Razes Cheese Factory at Sidney

Loss Is Estimated at More Than $35,000

4 Auto Trucks Destroyed

Sidney, May 10 (Special)---Four auto trucks, 450 milk cans and the cheese factory on the main line of the Ontario & Western railroad were destroyed by fire here Saturday morning. The origin of the blaze is unknown and the loss is estimated at approximately $35,000.

In addition to the factory building itself, four motor trucks, owned by Arthur T. Kirby, Sidney contractor, which had been stored in the building, two sand and gravel bins, the boiler house and 450 milk cans owned by the Dairymen's league, were destroyed.

Mr. Kirby placed his loss at more than $15,000. One of the trucks destroyed was a large thermos milk conveyor, which had been delivered to him Friday afternoon. Loss to the Dairymen's league through destruction of the milk cans was fixed at more than $1,800.

A milk station adjacent to the factory, owned by the Dairymen's league, was saved by firemen. The league only recently had ceased receiving milk at the station.

The cheese factory was built in 1901 by a Monsieur DuParc of Paris, France, for the manufacture of French cheese. He had expensive equipment installed. The plant, it was said today, cost $20,000 to erect.

Rigid United States food laws forced M. DuParc out of business, however, and the plant was taken over by the Phenix Cheese company, one of the largest American cheese concerns. The Phenix company also abandoned the plant and it was taken over by the Aquetite company for the manufacture of special concrete blocks. Marvin E. Bennett of Sidney took over the plant from the Aquetite company.

KNAPP, ALBERT 1932 ARSON UNCOVERED Through Arrest

Knapp, Albert 1932 Arson Uncovered Through Arrest

Arson Uncovered Through Arrest

Albert Knapp Confesses Setting Fires

When Held for Chicken Thefts

Cooperstown, May 4---Through the arrest of two men on charges of burglary, third degree and petit larceny, the mysterious fire which attacked the house and barns of Clyde Weldon at New Lisbon has been explained.

Albert Knapp, 30, of McDonough and Harold Thayer, 25, of New Lisbon, were the two arrested by Sergeant John L. Cunningham and Troopers C. D. Fordham and D. R. Keown of the state police. While questioning Knapp, Sergeant Cunningham asked him if he knew about the fire, and Knapp replied by making a full confession.

The pair were arraigned before Justice Harold D. Carpenter here late last night on the burglary and petit larceny charges. Both waived examination and were committed to the county jail to await the action of the grand jury.

Knapp faces a charge of third degree arson when the first case is disposed of. Thayer and he were brought here yesterday to be fingerprinted and photographed.

The burglary and larceny counts arose from the theft of chickens on the Edward Gillem farm at New Lisbon during the time the Thayer and Knapp families were living on the Weldon farm. Both signed confessions giving their part in the thefts.

Knapp was employed on the Weldon farm in March, and occupied a tenant house on the place. After working a month, he was discharged and told to vacated the premises. He moved to McDonough, April 25.

Saturday, according to his signed confession, Knapp decided to burn the buildings on the farm. After retiring for the night, about midnight he dressed and walked to McDonough. The confession states that he appropriated a car and drove to Naylor's Corners in the town of New Lisbon. The vehicle was parked in the woods near the farm.

Gasoline, taken from the car, was sprinkled on the house and barns and set afire, says the confession. Knapp knew, he says in his confession, that the barn was locked and that there were two horses and 12 head of cows in the structure. After starting the fires, Knapp's statement says, he returned the car to the place from which he had taken it and walked home.

Confessions were also obtained from Knapp and Thayer regarding the chicken thefts on the Edward Gillem farm near New Lisbon during the time that the Knapp and Thayer families resided together on the Weldon farm.

Following their arraignments, both defendants were taken to Oneonta today, where they were fingerprinted and photographed.

LOUGH, GEORGE B. --HARTWICK BARN FIRE 1932

Lough, Geroge B. --Hartwick Barn Fire 1932

Lantern Explodes and Fires Hartwick Barn

Hartwick, Jan. 19---a lantern falling to the floor and exploding was the cause of a fire, which yesterday morning destroyed the entire contents of a barn on the farm of George B. Lough, two miles from here. The loss is estimated at $3,000. Mr. Lough carried $1,500 in insurance.

The owner entered the barn at 6 o'clock to attend to his chores. He was going overhead upstairs on a ladder to throw down hay, when the lantern fell and exploded. Mr. Lough was able to save 20 head of cattle and three horses. A quantity of hay, grain and tools were destroyed.

REV. WM. J. QUINCY HONOROED 1932 Former Morris Minister

Quincy, Rev. William J. 1932 Former Morris Minister Honored

Former Morris Minster Honored on 85^th Birthday

Rev. William J. Quincy, former pastor of the Morris Baptist church and now pastor emeritus of the Tabernacle Baptist church in Schenectady, was honored on his 85^th birthday Sunday, October 9, by receiving letters of congratulation from President Hoover and Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Recognition of the aged minister's birthday had been arranged by Rev. H. Stanley Jones, who succeded him four years ago as pastor of the church; and though Mr. Quincy knew that some honor was to be paid him, the letters expressing admiration for his many years of service came as a complete surprise to him. The letters were read before the congregation.

The birthday anniversary was observed at the morning service and in the evening Mr. Quincy preached a short sermon, his first in a long time, on “How to Live Long and Be Happy.” He spent 60 years in the active ministry, 22 of which were given to the service of the Tabernacle church. During his pastorate in Morris he made the friendship of many persons in Oneonta as well as in Morris and its vicinity.

His son, Rev. Harold M. Quincy of the First Baptist church at West Winfield, together with his wife and two children, was present to hear the birthday tributes paid his father, and he offered the closing prayer at the evening service. The younger Mr. Quincy was a visitor in Oneonta a few months ago.

STUART ROCKWELL, REV. J. CALHOUN CAR CRASH 1932

Rockwell, Stuart and Rev. J. C. Calhoun in Automobile Crash 1932

Automobile Crash Injures Two Men

Stuart Rockwell of Garrattsville Suffers Severe Cut

When Tossed Through Windshield

Two men were injured, one seriously, in an automobile collision at the intersection of Chestnut and spring streets yesterday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock.

Stuart Rockwell, 38 years old, of Garrattsville, is in the Parshall hospital suffering from a severe cut on the neck and numerous scratches on the face. Rev. J. C. Calhoun, 78 years old, of Garrattsville, received treatment for a badly cut lip.

The accident involved cars driven by Rev. Calhoun and Geroge H. Koehler, 64 years old, of 6 Huntington avenue. Mr. Koehler was driving east in Chestnut street, while Rev. Mr. Calhoun was turning into Chestnut street from Spring street.

After being sideswiped, the Calhoun machine leaped the sidewalk in front of 94 Chestnut street and crashed into a tree. The impact tossed Mr. Rockwell, who was riding in the front seat, through the shatter-proof glass windshield of the car. He received a severe cut on the neck and was rushed to the Parshall hospital by Mr. Koehler, where his injury was treated by Dr. Marshall Latcher. His condition last night was reported as being satisfactory.

Rev. Mr. Calhoun was thrown heavily against the steering wheel of his machine and received a badly cut lip. Stanley Moudy of Garrattsville who was riding in the back seat of the Calhoun car, braced himself when he saw the car heading for the tree and escaped injury.

PS: It appears this accident happened in Oneonta from the street names and Parshall Hospital was in Oneonta. It is now known as Fox Hospital. 1932 was penned in on the news clipping. This is part of the Mary Boice Gale Collection and from an old scrapbook.

Decker, Ceylon Calvin wed to Beatrice Ellen Tripp 1932 Morris, NY

Decker, Ceylon Calvin wed to Beatrice Ellen Tripp 1932 Morris, NY

Well Known Morris Residents Are Wedded

Miss Beaturice Tripp Becomes Bride of

Ceylon Decker at West Oneonta Church--

Rev. O. B. Hill Officiates

Morris, Aug. 22.---A quiet wedding took place at the West Oneonta Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock when Beatrice Ellen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tripp of this village, became the bride of Ceylon Calvin Decker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Decker also of Morris. Rev. O. B. Hill officiated.

The bride was attired in white silk crepe, carrying a bouquet of white asters and sweet peas. Her attendant, Miss Dorothy Preston, a close friend, wore a white suit and carried a bouquet of mixed garden flowers. The groom was attended by Ralph Jordan. The parents also witnessed the ceremony.

Following the ceremony, the happy couple left for Pennsylvania to visit relatives. On their return, they will reside at the home of Virgil Crumb in Morris.

Mr. and Mrs. Decker are a popular young couple, and the best wishes of a host of friends go with them.

Marriages

Decker-Tripp

Miss Beatrice Ella Tripp and Ceylon Calvin Decker, both of Morris, were married at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the West Oneonta Baptist church by Rev. O. B. Hill. Attendants of the young couple were Miss Dorothy Preston and Ralph Jordan, also of Morris. Parents of both the bride and the groom witnessed the ceremony.


 

Births -- 1935

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ceylon C. Decker of Morris, a daughter, Marilyn Elaine, at the Parshall hospital Sunday. Weight, eight pounds, 10 ounces.

Doig, Russell I. Wed to Frances Allene Ritter 1932 at Oneonta

Doig, Russell I. Wed to Frances Allene Ritter 1932 at Oneonta

Doig-Ritter Marriage In Oneonta U. P. Church

Popular Teacher at Edmeston Weds Principal

of Trumansburg Central School--

Pre-Nuptial Events

On Tuesday morning, June 30, occurred the marriage of Frances Allene, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ritter of Edmeston, to Russell I. Doig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Doig of Upland, Cal., at the United Presbyterian church in Oneonta, the Rev. V. M. Cosby, pastor of that church, officiating.

The bride was attended by Miss Elizabeth Bass of Edmeston and William Talbot, also of Edmeston, acted as best man.

Promptly at 10 o'clock to an organ accompainment, the bridal party assembled at the altar. The bride wore a gown of eggshell satin and lace, with matching horsehair hat and matching accessories. She carried a bouquet of Mrs. Coolidge roses. The maid of honor wore natural linen lace, with Panama hat and matching accessories. She carried a bouquet of pink Briarcliff roses.

Following the ceremony the guests motored to the Trelawn inn at Delhi, where a wedding breakfast was served. Immediately after the breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Doig left on a wedding trip. After September 1 they will be at home at 14 South street, Trumansburg.

The bride was graduated from the Edmeston High school in 1923 and from the College of Home Economics, Syracuse university, in 1927. She held a position in Charleston, Vt., and for the past three years has taught Homemaking in the Edmeston High school.

The bridegroom was graduated from the Walton High school in 1918, and from Cornell university in 1923. For two years he taught agriculture in the Edmeston High school, then instructed in science in the New York State School of Agriculture at St. Lawrence university. During the past five years he has been principal of the Edmeston High school. He has accepted the position of super-

The saved clipping ended with super-. At least the main information was included. Transcribed by Donna Davenport from the Mary Boice Gale

collection.

Etienne, Peter A wed to Elsie J. Harris 1932 Morris, NY

Etienne, Peter A wed to Elsie J. Harris 1932 Morris, NY

Oneonta Normal Graduate Bride of Peter A. Etienne

Morris, July 26---Miss Elsie J. Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Harris of this village, became the bride of Peter Anatole Etienne at a pretty ceremony performed at the Episcopal church Saturday by the Rev. E. E. Hutchinson, pastor. The bride is a graduate of Oneonta Normal school and has been a teacher in the Central rural school here.

The couple was attended by Miss Veronica Sloane of Syracuse, cousin of the bride and Principal Everett Webb of South New Berlin. The bride was charmingly gowned in light blue crepe traveling suit. Her attendant wore a white crepe traveling suit.

Both of the young people are well known here. Mrs. Etienne graduated from Morris High school, prior to attending Oneonta Normal. Mr. Etienne is a graduate of Colgate university and came to Morris several years ago as assistant principal. He later became principal and has held that position since.

Following the ceremony, the couple motored to Providence, R. I., and Nova Scotia on their wedding trip.

Morris Central School Notes 1932, 23 earned certificates

Morris Central School Notes 1932

Central School Notes

Preliminary certificates earned at the Morris school last June have been received from the state education department at Albany. Twenty-three claims for certificates were made, all of which were allowed. This is the largest number ever allowed in this school at any one time. Those who received certificates are as follows:

Alton Bemis, Hobart Benjamin, Hiram Boice, Bernice Brown, Dorothy Carsten, George Cooley, George Edgerton, Clarence Edwards, Louise Emerson, Elizabeth Fletcher, John Gould, Frederick Hurlbutt, Emma Joy, Anna Naghski, Lawrence Nelson, Arthur Perlis, Viola Read, Fannie Reeve, Edward Rendo, Ida Royce, Clarence Stafford, Nelson Tremper, Pauline Wright.

Holden, George wed to Josephine Bailey 1932 Morris, NY

Holden, George wed to Josephine Bailey 1932 Morris, NY

Pretty Wedding at Morris

George Holden of Gilbertsville Marries

Miss Josephine Bailey

of Morris

Morris, June 28---A pretty June wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Foote Saturday evening, June 25, when Mr. Foote's sister, Josphine, was united in marriage by Rev. Mr. Leonard of the Universalist church to George Holden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holden of Gilbertsville. The couple were attended by the bride's sister, Miss Frances Foote, and brother, Louis Foote, both of Morris.

Miss Genevieve Tamsett, friend of the bride, played the wedding march and sang a solo. The wedding took place under an arch of evergreens and white peonies. The bride was attired in a powder blue dress and carried a bouquet of white roses.

Mr. Holden has always lived in Gilbertsville, where he has a host of friends. Mrs. Holden is a successful teacher in Gilbertsville High school.

After a short tour in the northern part of the state, Mr. and Mrs. Holden will reside in Gilbertsville.

Telfer Home Badly Damaged by fire New Lisbon, 1932 News column

Telfer Home Badly Damaged by fire New Lisbon, 1932 News column

Fire in New Lisbon

Home of Aged Lady Badly Damaged Last Thursday

New Lisbon, March 13---The residence of Mrs. Emma Telfer on the Morris-Garrattsville state road near Garrattsville, came near being totally destroyed by fire about noon Thursday.

Mrs. Telfer, who lives alone, heard a strange noise upstairs, and went to investigate. As she opened the stair door, smoke came rushing from the room above. She quickly gave the alarm and within a short time the Morris and Edmeston fire companies arrived and with the help of many neighbors succeeded in saving the building from being completely destroyed. The fire was confined to the upright part, which was in the center of the building, the entire upper portion being burned. It is thought that the fire caught from the chimney in the attic. The building was insured with the Cooperstown Co-operative company.

Other New Lisbon News

Mrs. George Myers has been seriously ill for several days past. Her sister, Mrs. Eva Dockstader, is caring for her.

Miss Edith Gillett, who was called here last week by the death of her aunt, Mrs. Lina Tuttle, and who has since been visiting her brother, Myron Gillett, returned to her home in Upper Montclair, Thursday.

Myron E. Coats went to Albany Sunday, where he has employment.

William Dockstader and Lucinda Johnson are ill with the mumps.

Local friends were shccked to learn of the tragic death of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Donnelly of Davenport Center. They were former residents of New Lisbon, Mr. Donnelly having built the road stand at Stetsonville, several years ago. During their short residence here they made many dear friends, who sincerely mourn their untimely death.

Stetsonville----a newpaper clipping printed March 5, 1926

The hamlet of Stetsonville, between Morris and Garrattsville, has a distinctive honor. There are residing within a distance of one-half mile, nine persons who are past 70 years of age, three of them past 80 and one past 92.

Gale, Clinton M. to Laura Gould Oct 16, 1932 Marriage

Gale, Clinton M. to Gould, Laura Ellen Oct. 16, 1932

Mr. and Mrs. George Gould

announce the marriage of their Daughter

Laura Ellen

to

Mr. Clinton M. Gale

on

Sunday, October the sixteenth

nineteen hundred and thirty-two

Schenectady, New York