When was it published?

November 7, 1949 in The Nome Nugget

Domestic News November 7, 1949

The Nome Nugget

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Alben W. Barkley, Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley, Mrs. Mettle Rucker

Q: What keywords are associated?

Barkley Wedding, Hadley Flu, Vice President Fiancee, St Louis Hospital

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

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What is this article about?

Vice President Alben W. Barkley's fiancée, Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley, was hospitalized in St. Louis with flu but is recovering; their wedding remains scheduled for Nov. 18.

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ST. LOUIS, (AP) - A touch of flu and need for some rest put Vice-President Alben W. Barkley's fiancee in the hospital Friday. But the wedding of the 71-year-old Barkley and Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley is still set for Nov. 18. Mrs. Hadley's mother Mrs. Mettle Rucker, said "the telephone and the door bell have been ringing almost constantly since plans for the wedding were announced."

ST. LOUIS, (AP) Vice President Alben W. Barkley spent the week- to be near his fiancée.
Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley,
who is recovering from influenza.
The vice president paid several visits to St. Luke's hospital and took Mrs. Hadley flowers and magazines.
Mrs. Hadley is expected to be released from the hospital some time this week. The vice president has not disclosed how long he will stay here.
Their wedding has been set for Nov. 18.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Barkley Wedding Hadley Flu Vice President Fiancee St Louis Hospital

What entities or persons were involved?

Alben W. Barkley Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley Mrs. Mettle Rucker

Where did it happen?

St. Louis

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

St. Louis

Event Date

Friday; Nov. 18

Key Persons

Alben W. Barkley Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley Mrs. Mettle Rucker

Outcome

mrs. hadley recovering from influenza in st. luke's hospital, expected release this week; wedding still set for nov. 18

Event Details

Vice-President Alben W. Barkley's fiancée Mrs. Carleton S. Hadley hospitalized Friday with flu for rest; Barkley visiting her with flowers and magazines; her mother noted constant calls since wedding announcement; Barkley in St. Louis to be near her.