Dear FOLKS,
For today's amanuensis project I am transcribing a newspaper article that was written to announce the marriage between Eugene J. Brown (1898-1987) and Inez V. Shinn (1899-1968), my maternal grandparents.
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| IMAGE: Unidentified, undated newspaper clipping, telling of the Brown-Shinn marriage event. From the Brown-Shinn family files collection held by Darlene Steffens. |
This clipping was likely printed in the "Casey Vindicator," Casey, Iowa that was published from 1881 - 1971. I actually have two originals of this clipping both from papers given to me after the death of Eugene. This copy I scanned is in better condition than the other.
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Brown-Shinn
Mr. Eugene J. Brown and Miss Inez
Shinn were married at the M. E. par-
sonage in Casey, Wednesday evening,
Sept. 18, 1918. The Rev. Evan R.
Stroud officiating. These popular young
people have grown up in Casey vicinity,
both having been born here. Eugene
graduated from Casey High in class of
'17 and is employed in the Burns Dept.
store. Inez is one of the popular young
ladies of our town, prominent in the ac-
tivities of the Methodist church and by
her practical knowledge of home econ-
omics and social affairs, is admirably
qualified to fill the place of responsibility
she has assumed. Mr. Brown may soon
be called to the colors. Marguerite
Brown and Amos Shinn were witnesses
to the ceremony.
These young people are both anxious
to succeed in life, and we bespeak for
them the success that comes through
perseverance, which is the price of suc-
cess.
E.R. Stroud.
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Witnesses to the wedding were also family members. Marguerite Brown (1900-1976) was Eugene's sister and Amos Shinn (1901-1998) was Inez's brother. The Burns Department Store was a longtime Casey establishment. After the wedding the newlyweds celebrated at the Guthrie County county fair. I can remember a candy dish of red and clear carnival glass that they brought home from that particular fair.
Within the article the words "called to the colors" are used. This is a term used to refer to someone being required to report for military service or to serve the flag... thus the colors. Today we would call it being drafted.
Amanuensis Monday is a weekly blog theme that was started by John Newmark, the author of TransylvanianDutch blog. John defines Amanuensis as "A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another." I also appreciate the good work and format examples of San Diego genealogist Randy Seaver of the blog Genea-musings. Thanks guys.
Transcribing helps me to learn what a document contains. I have learned over time that I have a tendency to "skim" over an item; a bad trait for a researcher who needs to learn even the smallest details documented records contain. Transcribing helps me to slow down and "smell the roses," and to capture all aspects of the paper in hand.
Wishing you a good day and a great week. I am glad you stopped by today.
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