Iowa
Old Press
The Des Moines Tribune, Friday, November 24, 1944
Couple Takes Nuptial Vows
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Giannobule, 2900 S.W. Ninth st., announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary, Storekeeper, second class, WAVES, to Corp. William J. Bryan. The marriage took place Nov. 18, at St. Anthony’s church. The rev. Cornelius Lalley officiated.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin and a finger-tip-length veil. She carried a white prayer book decorated with a white orchid and satin streamers.
Miss Rosemary Greco was maid of honor and Miss Josephine Oliver and Miss Mary Pigneri were bridesmaids. John Salvaggio was best man. Lucille Catrone was flower girl and Frank Tilotta, ring bearer.
Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at a Des Moines club. Mr. and Mrs. Giannobule were hosts at a reception honoring the couple at 4 p.m. at their home.
Corporal Bryan of the U.S. Army is stationed at Fort Barrancus, Fla.
[transcribed by L.Z., December 2019]