Mother's Day Origins and Observance Across Eras
The article explains Mother's Day began in the United States through Miss Anna Jarvis and was proclaimed by President Wilson in 1914. It traces earlier homage to mothers from ancient Rome and Chi mehuatl worship to 17th century England, noting carnations as the official flower. It also mentions recent local social news about Mr. Jenkins and Mr. Wafford families and Edna Wafford and Louise Wafford attending a Jose Iturbi show in Richmond.
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Hilaria
Mexico
England
Anna M. Jarvis
Andrews Methodist Church
Grafton
West Virginia
Philadelphia
Wilson
Jaris
T. M. Jenkins
Tommie
Mr. Jenkin
Edna Wafford
Louise Wafford
Jose Iturbi
Richmond
Weldon News Highlights Social Visits And Engagement
Mr and Mrs Frank Robbins and son Frank Jr visited Mrs Robbins parents in Weldon. George Ellis of Havelock stayed with the Oakes family. Frances Musgrove of Richmond and Margaret Gaul of Coalport with Robert Musgrove of Danville were guests of the Musgroves. Engagement announced for Margaret Gaul to Robert Alexander Musgrove Jr with wedding set for May 15.
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Frank Robbins
Small Oon
Frank Jr
Spruce Pine
N.C
Frances Musgrove
Richmond
Margaret Gaul
Coalport
Robert
Danville
Robt. Musgrove
Janet Snitzer
Paul Dawson
Rocky Mount
Cam Tilghman
Jack Pemberton
Princeton
Nog
Gladys Rose
Christine Alston
Henry Gaul
Margaret
Robert Alexander Musgrove Jr
Robert A. Musgrove
Weldon
Rye Village Plans Teen-Activity Canteen to Curb Delinquency
Community action in Rye New York, a town of 10 000, proposes a Teen Age canteen to give teens a dancing and refreshments venue for a few dollars. A one story building of about 59 by 19 feet will be ready in fall with civic leaders raising funds. The plan calls for youngsters to run the canteen and supervise activities while adults oversee finances and safety.
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Rye
N.Y
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