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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1929
Page
13
Illia Blanshard NEA Service writer notes strict etiquette for weddings still guiding June brides nationwide. The article covers timing of ceremonies, invitations, presents, expense allocation, bridal party roles, attire options, church and home setups, ritual order, cake customs, reception menus, and departure traditions, stressing formality amid evolving informality.
Juxtaposing private life in New Orleans with Paris and Europe, Miss Newman known as Mrs Frederick Neugass defends the old Southern black culture. She recounts how she collected vivid dialect tales from former enslaved and Creole communities, arguing their value for American culture and education.
Washington society buzzes as new cabinet wives settle in. Mrs Davis leads in receptions while juggling five children. Mrs Wilbur Mifflinhedey earns praise as a prominent figure in Washington, adapting from St Paul to the capital’s social scene.
In Saginaw Michigan Jung 15 reports a local golfer, weighing around 200 pounds, pursuing Michigan’s biggest golf title. The article notes his habit of entering many tournaments yearly and advocates golf for all body types, praising the sport’s inclusivity across ages and sizes, while describing his steadfast dedication to competition.
New York report recalls Pretty Mary, who left a film career to marry editor and pursue writing. She recalls supportive husband, critics skeptical, and how marriage allowed her to publish. Mary credits decision for happiness and security, noting she never felt true contentment in film.
Two San Francisco witnesses describe life in the South Seas as hard and demanding. A Catholic priest, Father Banmeough Rougigry, arrives to run a spread on Christmas Island with a church, market, and leadership duties. Robart Le Frinches, mate aboard the schooner Tague, reports crews relieved under contract, while Frisbee, a trader, explains his duties supplying Pulibe Puka and arranging goods for islanders. The account highlights constant labor and cautious exploitation rather than idle paradise.
A rambling Amesville piece recalls local politics friends and foes from early 1900s Ohio. It centers on mayoral antics, a dwarf candidate Alonzo Weed, and shifts toward city incorporation and reform, noting members like A M Lewis and Frank Gibson in a portrait of civic life.
A chaotic tale follows Weed of Amesville as mayor. He faces suspension, a hearing, and multiple arrests. Governors, trials, and a peculiarly colorful career mark his whereabouts from Ohio to Columbus and beyond.
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