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July 2, 1931
Las Vegas Age
Las Vegas, Clark County, Lincoln County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Mrs. Minnie 'Ma' Kennedy, mother of Aimee Semple McPherson, marries Rev. John Hudson and drops her nickname, seen happily lunching in Seattle after a private wedding in Longview, Wash.
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Mrs. John Kennedy Judson Doesn't Like Her Nickname; Drops The 'Ma'
SEATTLE, July 1. (U.P)
"Mrs. John Kennedy Judson."
That's her name now, and she doesn't want to be called "Ma" any more.
The former Mrs. Minnie "Ma" Kennedy. mother of Aimee Semple McPherson. was discovered lunching in a hotel cafe today with her new husband. the Rev. John Hudson, New York evangelist.
It was the first time they had exposed themselves to public view since they were married in Longview, Wash., Saturday night, and hurried to secrete themselves and escape publicity.
Mrs. Judson told newspapermen that the few days I have been married have been the happiest I ever had."
She objected to being called "Ma."
"From now on you are forgetting the 'Ma.' My name is Mrs. John Kennedy Judson, and I think I have the finest husband in the world."
Rev. Hudson declined to talk. saying he had a severe cold and "felt miserable."
When reporters approached their table. he jumped up and darted out of the cafe through a side door. He at first denied his identity. but later admitted that he was the groom.
SEATTLE, July 1. (U.P)
"Mrs. John Kennedy Judson."
That's her name now, and she doesn't want to be called "Ma" any more.
The former Mrs. Minnie "Ma" Kennedy. mother of Aimee Semple McPherson. was discovered lunching in a hotel cafe today with her new husband. the Rev. John Hudson, New York evangelist.
It was the first time they had exposed themselves to public view since they were married in Longview, Wash., Saturday night, and hurried to secrete themselves and escape publicity.
Mrs. Judson told newspapermen that the few days I have been married have been the happiest I ever had."
She objected to being called "Ma."
"From now on you are forgetting the 'Ma.' My name is Mrs. John Kennedy Judson, and I think I have the finest husband in the world."
Rev. Hudson declined to talk. saying he had a severe cold and "felt miserable."
When reporters approached their table. he jumped up and darted out of the cafe through a side door. He at first denied his identity. but later admitted that he was the groom.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Love
Family
What keywords are associated?
Marriage
Nickname Change
Evangelist
Aimee Semple Mcpherson Mother
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. John Kennedy Judson
Minnie "Ma" Kennedy
Rev. John Hudson
Aimee Semple Mcpherson
Where did it happen?
Seattle
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. John Kennedy Judson
Minnie "Ma" Kennedy
Rev. John Hudson
Aimee Semple Mcpherson
Location
Seattle
Event Date
July 1
Story Details
Former Mrs. Minnie "Ma" Kennedy, mother of Aimee Semple McPherson, marries Rev. John Hudson in Longview, Wash., and is discovered lunching in Seattle, insisting on dropping the nickname "Ma" and using her new name, expressing marital happiness.