Maxine Elliott and Robert Mottice were married August 18, 1951 in Grantsville, WV.
Photos of the wedding ceremony can by found here.
Below is the transcript of the attached article from the Thursday, Sept. 13 Calhoun Chronicle about the wedding of Maxine Elliott and Robert N. Mottice:
"Miss Maxine Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Elliott of Grantsville, and Robert Neil, Mottice, son of Mrs. Frances Mottice of Canton, Ohio, were married August 18 at the First Baptist Church of Grantsville. The Rev. Fell Kennedy of Sutton performed the single ring ceremony.
"The altar, before which the couple exchanged vows, was banked with garden flowers and white candelabra.
"Preceding the ceremony Mr.s G. Gordon Kingsley of Glenville played a selection of bridal music. Harold S. Orendorf, head of the music department at Glenville State College, accompanied by Mrs. Kingsley, sang "Oh Promise Me" "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer."
"The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a white satin gown with fitted bodice, full floor length skirt, and long lace sleeves, tapering to a point over the wrists. Her shoulder length veil hung from a bonnet of white satin and she carried a white orchid on a white prayer book.
"Miss Pauline Elliott, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Her gown was of teal blue taffeta with cap sleeves, fitted bodice, and full skirt. She carried an arm bouquet of yellow roses.
"Merle Mottice of Massilon, Ohio served his brother as best man. Don Mottice of Akron, another brother, and Bob M. Hoffman of Charleston, fraternity brother of the bridegroom, were ushers.
"The wedding reception followed in the church basement. Decorations were cut flowers and white candles. A three tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom centered the bride's table. Mrs. C.G. Hannah and Mrs. Bernard Elliott were hostesses. Miss Nina Elliott, sister of the bride, served as an aide.
"The bride's going-away costume was of brown and beige linen with matching accessories. At her shoulder she pinned the orchid from her prayer book.
"The bride is a graduate of Calhoun County High School and Glenville State College.
"Mr. Mottice graduated from Waynesburg, Ohio High School and served four years in the United States Army. At present he is attending Glenville State College where he is affiliated with the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.
"Following a wedding trip to Florida the couple returned to Grantsville where they are now making their home."