Muesing-Rinke. ---- A very pretty wedding took place Thursday afternoon at five o'clock when Miss Grace M. Rinke, daughter of Mrs. Anna Rinke, was married to William Muesing, son of Mr.  and Mrs. Wm. Muesing, Sr., at the home of the, bride's uncle, Albert Pfaender, on Center Street. Prof.  C. F. Schweppe of the D. M. L College officiated.

The bride was very becomingly gowned in an ivory-colored dress of French jersey silk, draped with a garland of taffeta roses. The bridal veil of Spanish, lace was arranged in a semi-cap effect and was caught about the head with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses.

Miss Thelma Rinke, sister of the bride, and maid of honor looked charming in a dress of peach-colored chiffon. trimmed with silver ribbon, a bandeau of silver with flowers and foliage about her hair, adding to the effect She carried a spray of Ophelia roses. Oscar Muesing, brother of the groom, acted as best man.

Little Jean Muesing, niece of the groom, and Lewis Quast of St, Paul, cousin of the bride, were the ring-bearers. Jean wore a pink organdy dress and carried a lily containing the ring on a white satin cushion. Her partner was clad in a white satin suit.  The flower girls, little Marion Pfaender and Lois Quast, cousins of the bride, wore dresses of white net and lace over pale pink slips, and carried baskets of sweetheart roses.

Miss Julia Meyer and Miss Aleen Heiter dressed in orchid and sunburst taffeta, adorned with corsage bouquets of sweet peas and Ophelia roses, acted as ribbon stretchers.  Before the ceremony Miss Aimee Krook rendered "At Dawning" on the violin, and Miss Mildred Eibner sang "Ah, 'tis Love to Adore Thee".

Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Marguerite Vogel.  The bridal party consisting of the ribbon stretchers, ring bearers, flower girls, maid of honor, bride and her uncle, Mr. Pfaender, who gave the bride away, descended the stairway which was beautifully decorated, at the appointed hour, and met Prof.  Schweppe, the groom and groomsman at an improvised altar, adorned with flowers, greenery and cathedral candles.

After the ceremony, there was a reception and dinner for the friends and relatives. The Pfaender home was decorated with white and pink asters, sweet peas and roses, pink and green predominating.

Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Muesing left for Lake Itasca and other Northern points by car. The bride wore a three-piece suit of navy blue poiret twill and grey canton crepe.  The bride was a 1919 graduate of the local high school, and later attended the Rasmussen Business College at St. Paul. She assisted faithfully and efficiently in her mother's millinery establishment after completing her studies. She has won the friendship of all who know her, and because of her winning manner and many fine qualities, has secured their respect and love.  Mr. Muesing was graduated from the D. M. L. College in 1914, and attended Drew's School of Pharmacy in Minneapolis. He is now the proprietor of drug stores at New Ulm and Nicollet and the prospects of his future with regard to a business career, are bright. He has proven his sterling worth by his rapid progress in the field he has chosen. Their many friends wish for these fine young people only the best that life can offer.  Mr. and Mrs. Muesing will be at home to their friends after September 5 at 923 Center street. New Ulm Review August 9, 1922

Vetter-Groebner ---- Miss Florence Groebner became the bride of Otto Vetter of Kasota at the St. Mary's Catholic church at St. Peter Tuesday morning at nine o'clock.  The bride was gowned in a creation of white charmeuse and Spanish lace, and wore a veil of white tulle. She carried a shower bouquet of bride's and baby breath roses. Miss Teresa Vetter, the bridesmaid, wore dress of pink organdie with a corsage bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas.

After the wedding ceremony, some twenty-five relatives and friends repaired to the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. A. F. Burmeister, where a wedding breakfast was served.

Mrs. Vetter is a daughter of Mrs.  W. Groebner of New Ulm, where she attended the public schools after which she took a course at the Minneapolis School of Music. For the past year or so she has been making her home with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Burmeister at St.  Paul or where she has a host of friends and well-wishers.

Mr. Vetter was born and grew to manhood at Kasota where he is now employed. His character speaks well for his future.

The young, couple departed shortly after the ceremony on their honeymoon, and will be, at home to their friends at Kasota after their return. New Ulm Review August 9, 1922

The information on Trails to the Past © Copyright   may be used in personal family history research, with source citation. The pages in entirety may not be duplicated for publication in any fashion without the permission of the owner. Commercial use of any material on this site is not permitted.  Please respect the wishes of those who have contributed their time and efforts to make this free site possible.~Thank you!