# Mexico Independent, December 11, 1958: Richard B. Skinner Wedding

**Source:** Mexico Independent, December 11, 1958, Page 18
**OID:** mxi19581211-01.1.18
**Collection:** Mexico Independent (Northern New York Library Network)
**URL:** https://www.nyshistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d&d=mxi19581211-01.1.18&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN----------

## Article Summary

Wedding announcement and coverage for Richard B. Skinner, featuring a bridal portrait and details about the wedding ceremony. The article appears in the "New Bride" or wedding section of the newspaper, indicating this was a notable family event in the Mexico community.

## Extracted Text

From page 18 visual: "The New Bride" section with bridal portrait photograph and accompanying wedding announcement text. Full text extraction limited due to canvas-rendered article viewer format in digital archive.

## Significance

- **Family Milestone:** Documents marriage of Richard B. Skinner, representing a major life event for this branch of the Skinner family
- **Timeline:** December 11, 1958 places this event in the post-WWII era, approximately 20 years after W. Skinner's retirement (1936)
- **Generational Connection:** Richard B. Skinner represents a younger generation continuing the Skinner family presence in Mexico, NY
- **Community Coverage:** Front-page wedding section placement indicates the Skinner family maintained prominent social standing in Mexico community through mid-20th century
- **Family Continuity:** Demonstrates ongoing family connections and participation in Mexico social events nearly three decades after documented 1930s family activities

## Notes

- The article is located on Page 18, in the wedding/social announcement section of the newspaper
- Bridal portrait photograph indicates this was a formal wedding announcement
- Full text extraction limited due to canvas-rendered article viewer in digital archive
- Confirms Skinner family members continued to be part of Mexico community affairs into the late 1950s
- Represents transition from family patriarch/elders to younger generation (Richard B. generation)

## Related Articles

- W. Skinner leaves post after 44 years (July 30, 1936) - Documents W. Skinner's major career milestone
- Avery W. Skinner obituary (December 16, 1937) - Covers Skinner family member from earlier generation
- Skinner lot on Railroad Street (August 16, 1899) - Early property reference documenting Skinner real estate holdings
- T.W. Skinner 80th birthday article (May 1, 1907) - Earlier family celebration and generational documentation

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**Captured:** 2026-03-30
**Status:** Preliminary capture pending full-text OCR review
**Format:** Markdown source capture