Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-01-09
NUMBER 20
BOBBlII GRAPHICAL.

One OF the most interesting ana
elaborate social events in many
years occurred in the town of Viii
liamsburg on Wednesday, after
noon, Dec. 81. 1919. when Miss
Willie Esther Graybeal became the
wife OF Mr.. Alta l.. Bobbitt. The
happy event took place in the Lacy
Presbyterian church, the ccrc-
nony being performed by Rev. e..
Nj. Sarver. OF the NJ. +. Church,
South, the ring ceremony being
used.
A large number OF invited guests
and friends Of the happy couple
filled the church to it's capacity.
The church was very beautifully
and tastcfully decorated with cv-
crgreen and white roses. a dim
mellow candle light added to the
artistic and fairy like effect of the
scene. The decorations were
planned and executed by Miss Viola
Clark. of Glade Spring, Va, aunt
of the bride, and other friends of
the bride. While the guests were
assembling Miss Matte &. Hinkle
played soft melodies and just be-
fore the bridal party entered Mrs.
Floyd Handley. in very talented
and charming manner, rendered
the vocal solCs Without Thee" and
Il Love You Truly" As the bridal
party approached the altcr the
strains of Mcndelssohn' Wedding
March were rendered by Mrs. Hand
ley. Preceded by the ushcrs the
maid of honor. Miss Miriam Gray
bCal. sister Of the bride, entered
followed by the dainty little ring
bearer, tiny little Alice Kcslcr, who
was truly suggestive of visitor
from fairyland, where il is claimed
the darts of Dan Cupid arc fash
iOncd. When the ring bearer had
taken her place at the altar beside
the maid of honor the bride en-
tered. accompanied by her uncle,
Mr. Monroe Grlybcal, of Maxwell,
Va. who gave her away, and from
the opposite door the groom, an-
companied by his best man, Arun-
dale Sarver, approached tn" altar
where the wedding ceremony was
Solemnizcd in Il very impressive
manner by the brides pastor.
The bride wore Il suit Of reindeer
silvcrtonc lastcfully trimmed and
very becoming to wcarcr and
the OCCASION. Her. corsagc consisted
of brides roses and sweet alyssum.
The maid of honor was attircd in
il beautiful gown Of taupc georgettc
and black picture hat lined with
pink. She wore a cOrs;,ge Of pink
rose buds and sweet peas.
The bride is the eldest daughter
Of Mrs. Sarah Katherine and the
late Avery L.. GRAPHICAL. She is one
Of the most popular and accomp-
iished Young ladies of the coinInuni-
ty and has always maintained an
active interest in church and social
affairs. During the period of the
war she rendered faithfully and cf
'iclently her services rs a worker
for the local Red Cross.
The groom is Il son of Mr.. Floyd
=. Bobbitl and only few months
ago was hOnorably discharged from
the Goth Go. T.. s. Marines. AS is
well known his company was one
of the first to see service in France,
his company being part of The
famous Sixth Marines. He served
eight months on the front lines
and was wounded in The celebrated
engagement at Chateau Thicrry.
ilc is Il very capable and indus
triouS business man.
The uShcrS were McSsrS. Fred
McClunG, Chas. Marshall. Raymond
Bright and Herman Graybcai.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. Bobbill left with his pretty
young Driuc for Ronccvcrtc where
they took HE wcsi-bound train for
the Middle Western States to Sprnd
their honeymoon.
1t IS a pleasure 10 know that this
popular Young couple contemplate
making their home at Williams
burg, and W" wish for them many
happy years of married life lived
i'll The sweet and willing rulliilmrni
,f the VOWS taken at The altar.