The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-06-18
Brantner Pickett
 NuptialS

WrangelIs second military we'd ding of the war took place Tusday evening. June 15. at the Presbyter- ian church when Miss Ruby Lenore Pickett, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wm. J. Pickett of Brookings. So. Da- kota. became the wife of Mr John Brantner. Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard. The impressive cere- mony was performed by the Rev Ben F Judd.
 During the arrival of the guests. preceding the ceremony, Mrs. E. R. Sharnbroich played four organ sel- ections, "Sempar Paratus" e Coast Guard Marching Song. kiss Me Again, "I Love Thee. and My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice.. and accompanied at the piano by Mrs Oryille Keeney. sang Because" and 'I Love You Truly
 The church was beautifully dec Orated with purple and white lilacs with small sprays of blooms, tied with white tulle. attached to the pews of the main aisle and at each church window candles burned in low holders concealed in similar dainty sprays The altar was bank ed with flowers and lighted by tiers of candles.
 At the organs first strains of the wedding march. four Coast Guardsmen, Edward Farrero. Val ard Beals, Arthur Nelson and James Miller. who acted as ushers. march ed down the aisle followed in single file by the Rev. Mr Judd. Mr. Leo Osterman, as best man. the groom. and matron of honor, Mrs Earl Cad berry. As they took their places at the altar, the bride. on the arm of Mr. z. NJ. Bradford, a close friend who gave her in marriage. came slowly down the white earpeted aisle.
 She was exquisftely gowned in traditional white princess satin with a long train and her full length veil was edged in lace and held by a coronet head dress. gold cross, gift to her grandmother at her confirmation in Norway 70 years ago Was the brides only Jewellery. She carried a shower bou- quet of yellow azaleas and bridal wreath
 Mrs. Gadberry, matron of honor. was becomingly gowned in white chiffon and wore a shoulder cor-| sage Of orchid and white flowers tied with gold ribbon.
 Immediately following the we'd l ding ceremony d reception was held in the church parIors where the happy young couple received the good wishes Of wedding guests.
 A large tiered wedding cake. sur mounted by miniature bride and groom and decorated with small sil- Yer leaves, centered a long candle lit table in the reception room and delieately tinted salmon-pink aga teas were chosen as table bououet | Mrs. Leonard Campbell. Mrs Ben Judd, Mrs. Virgil Newman and Mrs z. M. Bradford, in formal gowns. l were hostesses and served punch | and wedding cake after the first piece was cut, as customary. by the bride and groom In serving the punch silver ladle was used. loan ed by Mrs. Campbell which was brought from England and is 15O years old.
 Mrs. Brantner is graduate of l South Dakota State College and has been teaching home economies in | Wrangell High School for the past year.
 MT. Brantner, a Chief Specialist In the Coast Guard Reserve. is captain of the Port of WrangeII and came here from Ketchikan last november where he was with the immigration service. He is a grad | uate Of Oregon State College and | his home is in Portland, regon.
 Among the guests at the wedding and reception was a group of MT hrantner's unit of Coast Guards men who attended in a body.
 The brides suit was a becoming powder blue trimmed with silver buttons and she carried dark hIua accessories. After a short honev- moon the young couple will be atI nome to their many friends in the house formerly occupiedb the Earl Gadberrys.