Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-06-21
ASA c. GAMBLER. ST..
MARR|ES WIDOW At
EMORY UNIVERSITY
Mr., Gambler and His Bride
Leave for Washington,
Will Return to Druid Hills
Home on July 8

INCH Was SOl0lnlllZSQ w SullSS-
day morning at II o'clock in the
chapel of the Theological building
at Emory university, witnessed
by members of the immediate
families and a few close friends.
Mr.. Gambler and his bride en-
tered together and were met at
the altar by Rev. Ben r. Lacy,
Jr., pastor of the Central Presby-
terrain chur; L, of which the brIde
is member. There was no
music. Dr. Lacy read the brief
marriage service, using the ring
ceremony, followed by a prayer,
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Can
dler received the congratulations
and good wishes of the wedding
guests.
One of his grandchildren,
crowding close, pinned a white
carnation on the coat lapel of
his black silk mohair suit. Mr..
Gamblers three brothers, Bishop
Warren A. Gambler, Judge John
S. Gambler and Milton Gambler,
of Villa Rica, were the first to
congratulate him and greet the
bride.
Depart for Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. Gambler, and the
little twin daughters of Mrs.
Candler, Mary and Julia, were
driven from the home of the
bride ito the chapel. They were
met in the foyer of the building
by DR.. Lacy and Walker White,
Mr.. Gamblers secretary.
After the wedding ceremony,
the couple left for Washington
via the Seaboard Air Line rail-
road, boarding the train at the
Emory University station. While
in Washington they will be at
the New Willard hotel. On their
return to Atlanta, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gambler will be at home after
July 5 at Mr. Gamblers residence,
1910 Ponce De Leon avenue.
The bride. who is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Mitchell Little. wore becom-
ing three-p.ece travelling suit of
navy blue roshanara crepe, with
a sable choler, and hat Of tan
r satin. with under brinl-= of dark
brown straw. Her corsage was
of orchids and valley lilies.
The bride is of handsome
brunette type.
Mary and Julia, tcn-year-old
twin daughters of the bride,
wore crisp white frocks of
French organdie, with Milan
hats. The brides mother, Mrs.
Thomas Mitchell Little, wore
black Canton crepe with be-
coming black straw hat, lace
trimmed, to match.
Plans Changed by Illness
The original plans contem-
plated a home ceremony, but
due to the ill health of the
brides mother. these plans were
changed and the wedding took
place at Emory university in
stead, which has been built
largely with money contributed
by Mr.. Gambler. So quietly
was the ceremony carried
through that students in the
class rooms adjoining the chap
ell went on with their studies,
unaware that a wedding of
widespread, interest was being
solemnized <almost within ear
shot.
Mrs. May Little Ragin, now
Mrs Gambler, has been for a,
number of years an expert
stenographer, with office in the
Gambler building. Her first hus-
band, Henry r. Ragin, who died
two and a half years ago, was i'll
for long time before his
death, and this illness placed
the support of the family upon
Mrs. Ragin's shoulders. To
meet this need. she opened a
stenographic office and proved
that she could win success in
the business world.
Mrs. Ragin was born in
Sparta, Ga, in Hancock county,
and lived there until she was
sixteen years old. She then
moved with her parents to Cor
dele, Ca, and from there the
family came to Atlanta, where
she has made her home for the
last fifteen years. Her father
was formerly q merchant here,
but has retired from active
, business.
1t was in the course Of her
work in the Gambler building
that Mrs. Ragin and Mr.. Can
dler met, and from this ac-
quaintance grew the romance
which resulted in their mar
riaGe Wednesday morning.
Wedding Cards Issued
AS already stated, the original
plans called for home we'd
ding.and engraved announce
ment cards which were mailed
Wednesday gave the home ad-
dress of the bride. These cards
read as follows:
"Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mitch
ell Little announce the marriage
of their daughter, Mrs. May Lit
tie Ragin, to Mr.. Asa Griggs
Gambler on Wednesday, the
twentieth of June, 1928, at SO
West North avenue, Atlanta, Ga.
"Mr. and Mrs. Asa Griggs Can
dler will be at home after the
fifth of July, at 1910 Ponce de
Leon avenue"
widespread interest attaches
to the marriage of Mr.. Gambler,
because of his prominence in the
spiritual and material develop
ment of the south. He has lon;
occupied q commanding position
in the upbuilding and progress
of Atlanta and OF Georgia, en-
dcring services of uuquestiCned
value to the community in pro
noting the public interest.
A few months ago. Mr.. Can
dler was the honor guest at a
dinner at the Piedmont Driving
club, in which he was acXrOwl-
edged and extolled by leading At
lantianS as the first citizen OF
the Gate City. In req ognition of
his contributions to the CONNER
cial, spiritual and educational
growth of the city he was pre-
sented with two beautiful loving
cups.