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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1927
Page
2
The piece describes Ocean Town on New Jersey’s coast as a premier sea bath spot with ideal water and sun. July begins with preparations for a grand national holiday celebration. Hundreds form neat rows along ropes extending into the sea as bathers cling tightly or venture into the waves seeking thrill and relief from everyday restraint.
A mixed crowd at a coastal beach watches a group push past safe limits as Madeline Barron, Angelica Fair, and Croydon Sears with Ned Barron and Robin Sears plan a dangerous out far swim while guards hesitate. The scene blends wealth, fashion, and bravado with the surf’s lure.
A crowded New Jersey shore morning follows Madeline Barron and Carmelite Walden among glamorous bathers. Robin Sears and Angelica swim boldly while Carmelita flirts with Garry Folsom, until a giant wave splashes the group and tests their seamanship and wit.
Ned Barron sizes up a Chicago guest at a coastal party. Mrs. Barnaby warns about a partner’s gaze as the group, including Carmelita Waldon and Neville, wind down after a day of swimming. Roger departs with the group amid banter about staying or leaving.
The bustling shore crowd arrives before Fourth of July as visitors mingle with locals. Titular observer Tite Riggs watches from Hotel Majusaca as lifeguards move bathers aside to a widening, tense gathering offshore.
Riggs observes lifeguards carry a large man in a gray bathing suit from crashing waves to the sand. A doctor declares the man dead after examination as a shocked crowd looks on. The scene hints at a mystery to be continued on the Boardwalk.
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