Proxy wedding sparks legal questions and caution
A reader asks if a proxy marriage held in the bride’s hometown is valid. Ann Landers explains Mississippi does not recognize proxy marriages, and notes the ceremony appeared legally dubious.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1969
Page
5
A reader asks if a proxy marriage held in the bride’s hometown is valid. Ann Landers explains Mississippi does not recognize proxy marriages, and notes the ceremony appeared legally dubious.
Onalaska Wisconsin pool opens Wednesday at 1 p.m. Admission 15 cents for under 12 25 cents for 12 to 18 and 35 cents for adults. Single season 6.50 family 17.50 Lessons start Monday daily 10 a.m. to noon sign up before Saturday. Open swimming 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. daily.
Independent police detective Charles Stenvig defeated Republican Dan Cohen 74 748 to 46 739 to win the Minneapolis mayoral race. Stenvig led a field of ten candidates and pledged strong, fair law enforcement for all while promising to serve as successor to Arthur Naftalin. He thanked supporters and said he would be sworn in April 29.
Eight windows at the La Crosse Garment Co dated 1501 Rose St were broken with each 14 by 20 inches and total value set at 25 dollars. Randy Viner reported a tool box stolen from his home at 2110 Redfield St the theft occurring Monday night. Americans monopolized the world’s whaling industry during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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