The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-26
YANCEY LITERARY COsIETY
MONTGOMERY HAS FORMED WARM TIES
 FOR OHIO BOYS AND REGRETS DEPARTORE
By RosALE ARMusrEAp HIGGINS
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 Montgomery, May 25.--(Special- )-There are many sad hearts in Montgomery over the departure of some of the Ohio troops, for Montgomery folk have grown to love these stalwart youth, who have been at Camp Sheridan. and in the months which they have been stationed here they have become very dear to the hearts sf Montromerians, and will be greatly missed in many homes where they have oeen frequent guests. Some portions of the camp are beginning to look very lonely, and one looks in vain for familiar face, when riding past in car. As each train leaves Vandiver station, there are many wives, sisters and sweet hearts there to bid the boys God speed' and a safe return. And there is one char acteristic of all of them. They are brave. and they smile to the end. Sev- eral days ago, when one regiment was leaving, a little woman, the wife of an officer, smiled and waved her hand un- til the train was out of sight. Then she broke down and wept. but not until
 them. She knew the wisdom of the song, "Send Him Away With Smile. And so it goes. The women are truly doing their part just as bravely as the
 men. As each train leaves, one or more Young Mems Christian association
 secretaries is always present. It means 1 great deal to man who is leaving
 to have some one give him hearty hsndshake and wish him luck, and many l times tkere is no one but a Young Mems 1 Christian association secretary to do tnis,
 as many of the men are from far distant states, and have no loved ones Tn Mont 1 gomery. Recently. as soldier was leaV- 1 ing the station. he remarked to com 1 rade, Gee, wish I had some one .o wish me luck and a safe return. Ills remark was overheard by secretary, and these splendid men, ever alert ana watchful fer the lads in khaki arranged | at once that secretary should always
 be present at the departure ol troop train.
 The leaving of the troops is hastening l the weddings which had been planned 1 for later in the summer, and several have taken place the past week "hiie iDa,ne sRumor says that others will be an nounced very soon.
 l marriage of cordial interest to many l friends was that of Mir. Raymonc claar Mercer and Miss Annie Pearson Lang l ham, which was solemnized Tuesaas ae l high noon, at the home of the pride 5
 
 The home was prettily decorated TOT 'ns
 occasion with an artistic placing ol lraiins. ferns, roses and Shasta daisies. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. A. F. Freed sang sweetly "At Dawning and l
 Love You Truly" She was accompahie" on the piano by Miss Jessie May chap man, wbo also played the wedding marcn The matron of hc/,r, Mrs. B, K. Mc- Bride of Evergreen. wore costume lof3white reorgette eh,pe. trimmed with lsilver lace and carried pink sweet peas.
 Miss Imogene Lawson Of Matnews Iwore costume of pink orsandie, trimmed with tiny ruffles, and she also icarried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. lThe brides sister, Miss Margaret Lang lham was her maid of honor. She wore ! becoming costume of pink crepe de , lchine and lace and carried pink sweet !, lpeas. Little Miss Sarah Neal Langnam' lthe flower girl, wore frock or "nits lingerie and lace over pink with pink
 ribbons and carried basket or p'nS Irosebuds.
 MT. Mercer was attended by ht' ; cousin. Mir. Edgar Mercer, as best man