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Maybelline Company's Vice President Becomes Father of the Bride. The Annette and George Corbett Love Story
By SharriewilliamsAnnette Louise Williams, father, Noel J Williams, was Vice President of the Maybelline Company, the company his brother Tom Lyle Williams founded in 1915. When Annette was old enough, she worked as secretary, for her uncle Tom Lyle and her father. Annette, loved her special position at Maybelline, but deep down inside she yearned for her Prince Charming to come whisk her away.
One day, out of the blue, and much to her surprise, Annette was introduced to a handsome, charming man, wearing a WW ll, Army Air Corps uniform and her heart skipped a beat. Within a short time she and George Corbett, were engaged and a shortly after her Dream Wedding was planned.
The Father of the Bride, Noel James Williams, walks his darling daughter down the isle to her betrothed. The second picture, Annette Williams, at their family home, in Sauganash Illinois, stands with her brother Noel A. Williams, sister, Helen Williams-Huber and brother, Dick Williams.George and Annette cut their Wedding cake, while the Father and Mother of the Bride, Noel James and Frances A. Williams, have a moment together, before he makes his toast to the young newlyweds.
An added surprise, The Bride's uncle, Ches Haines, honors the young couple by singing several of their favorite love songs. After the fairy tale Wedding, Annette and George sped off in the Father of the Brides car - for a long, long, romantic honeymoon.
And George and Annette lived Happily Ever After!!!!
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