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Marion Richards

All the single ladies

One June day in 1948, Miss Marion Richards of Norristown walked through the Tyson Shirt Company handing out bouquets of roses and daisies to all the “Old Maids” in the factory.  It began as a friendly joke among friends and an excuse go out.  Eventually, “Old Maid’s Day” drew national attention.  As Miss Richards told… Read More »All the single ladies