The Mankato free press., 1912-11-15
Stories Briefly Told

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From Tuesdays Daily.
Parcel Shower.
Miss Elizabeth Deuser entertained
Z group of young ladies at her
home on North Second street last
evening for Miss Martha Hodapp.
The affair was parcel and recipe
shower for Miss Hodapp. AS the
guests arrived their parcels We're
hidden about the house and later in
the evening Miss Hodapp made a
search for them. Each guest wrote
her fav0rite recipe on a card which
fitted into a card index file.
The guests each hemmed a tea
towel and a prize was given for
the best and most quickly hemmed
towel. The remainder of the even
ing was spent playing progressive
dice, which proved very interest
Ing diversion.
4 two course lunch was served
in the dining room at the close of
the evening. The guests were seat
ed at two tables which had been
decorated in white chrysanthemums
and smilaX. The entire evening was
q delightful one.
Miss Hodapp's marriage will be
an event of Thanksgiving week.
Rammcnd-Rerndt.
Miss Julia Hammond and Mr..
Pohtrt Berndt were married at
hish noon today at the home Of
the bride at 400 Glenwood avenue,
by Judge Of Probate Evan Hughes.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence Of a small gathering of
relatives. The attendants were Miss
Minnie Hammond and w. R. Kelly.
After the ceremony a wedding din
rer was served and the bride and
groom left this afternoon for New
Tin where they will spend a few
Gays before going to Huron, S. d.,
where they will make their home.
Mr. Perndt is an electrician and
was employed here by the Mankato
Electric company until a few months
ag0 when he accepted a similar
position in Huron. He has many
friends here who will be interested
in his marriage.
Miss Hammond is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Hammond
end has always made her home in
Manka:O. She attended the normal
school and has been at home since
that time.
Encelen-soIyntzes Wedding.
Miss Tena Engelen and Mr.. John
SoIvnt2es were married at eight
o'clock this morning by Rev. Father
Sn.rig at st. Peter and PauPs
church. Miss Engelen wore a beauti-
ful dress of white silk null and a
bridal veil. carrying a shower bou-
Gnet Of brides roses. Her maid of
honor was her sister, Miss Gertrude
En%elen, who wore yellow silk null
and carried flowers.
The groom was attended by John
Rut7es.
After the ceremony wedding
breakfast was served at the home
Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Engelen of West Mankato.
A reception was held during the day
at which there were about sixty
guests.
The bride is well known in the
city, having been a saleswoman for
some time. The groom is employed
by w. +. Stewart in North Manka-
tC. They will make their home here.
Sa~cer-HaI1n Wedding. ...
Miss Gertrude Sanger and Mr..
] Ouis Hahn We're married at eight
O'Clock this morning in st. Johns
Catholic church by Rev. Father
FuGhes. The bride wore a charm
ing white dress and carried roses
and was attended by Miss Kather-
ina Sanger who carried carnations.
The groom was attended by Herman
Hahn.
After the ceremony a wedding
breakfast IS served at the home of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John n. Sanger, the guests being
the immediate relatives. The table
and the rooms were decorated in
California orange blossoms and smi-
lax
Mr.. and Mrs Hahn left this after
neon for short trip snd will then
be at home in Mankato Mr.. Hahn
IS an engineer at the pumping sta
tiOn. He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred EGhn of this city.
kssota Lady Guest of Honor.
Miss Christine Swenson of Kasota
was the honor guest at party
given at the home of Miss Selma
Freeman last night, when Miss Free
man entertained a group of young
ladies. Miss Swenson was presented
with cut glass dish by the guests.
The evening was pleasantly spent
and refreshments were served. The
house was prettily decorated with
hearts and bells, carrying out the
pre-nuptial idea. Miss Swenson will
be married on November 20.
Birthday Party.
Miss Nettie Schmidt and Miss
Julia Wenner gave surprise party
for Miss Doris Schmidt on Satur-
day evening, to celebrate Miss
Doris fourteenth birthday. The even
ing was spent playing games and
enjoying music given by the young
l3dies present. A delicious lunch
was served at midnight. The party
was very delightful affair.
Milton Porter of Vernon Center
transacted business here today.
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