The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-07-04
WELCOME TO SOLDIERS
GARDEN CITY PUT on FINE
PROGRAM MONDAY
Lieutenant Charles F. John
Spoke Of the Camp Life
Overseas
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evening. June %, about two hundred
people gathered at the Woodman hall
to welcome home the boys, who have
returned nome from overseas service
and service in the different camps in
our own country. The hall was beau
tifully decorated in the national colors
of red, white and blue with flags very
much in evidence. The audience wait
ed till nine o'clock for the speaker to
attend. But in spite of this we were
determined to- carry out the program.
America was sung by the audience and
Lieutenant Charles T. John, who had
just recently returned home from
France, spoke in pleasing manner,
telling some of his experiences of
camp life and his voyage He was fol-
lowed by Mayo Chapman. who had
served in the navy and gave some
very interesting accounts of his serv-
ice. also Clayton John told of some
q, of the work done in the base hospital
in which he was in France. We were
greatly pleased with the address CIV
en- by each one The audience was
then. favored with solo by George
John, after which refreshments con-
sisting of ice cream, strawberries, as
sorted cakes and waters was served.
The crowd dispersed at a late hour,
having spent a delightful evening and
each one filled with delight to be able
to welcome home again so many of
the boys. Now all are patiently wait
ing for the others to return home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thurston, ST.,
City inn Sunday in honor of Lieuten-
ant CharlesT. John and wife, the fol-
lowing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. c. H.
John, Clayton John. Mr.! and Mrs G.
w. John and Willis, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Thurston, Jr., Mary Thurston
and Helen Yates. A very pleasant
time is reported.
= Mr.. and Mrs Lille Thurston and
Miss Jessie Thurston of Ceresco were
over Sunday visitors at the Frank
Thurston home.
Mrs. John c. Bixby was a Vernon
Center caller on business between
trains Monday.
The c. W. B. NJ met at the home
of Mrs. Clark Jay Thursday afternoon
with a good attendance.
Mrs. Richmond are visiting the form
er's sister, Mrs. Garlic Warren at
Vernon Center for few days.
Miss Anna Loring has recovered
from her serious burn so as to be able
to be out again.
The ladies of the Baptist church
will hold an ice cream social at the
Farmers Mercantile store on the even
ing of July IL. You are cordially in
yited everybody.
The Riverside club met at the home
of Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Wednesday aft
ernoon with a good attendance. Miss
Emma King gave an interesting read
ing. Club adjourned to meeting Miss
Valiah Wood Wednesday afternoon,
, July 8.
Mrs. Ed Rowland of ST. James is
visiting at the home of her cousin,
Mrs John Bixby for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Writ Weld and Lille
of Minneapolis visited at the home
of G. w. John and C.. H. John Tues
day.
Mrs. Carney of Beaver Creek is
visiting at the home of herdaughter,
Mrs. Walter Story.
Miss Kate Sinote of Mankato was
calling on friends Thursday and Fri
day.
Miss Hazel Hazel, accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Jones and their
little daughter, Betty of Minneapolis
Sundayed at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Hazel They came
by auto and report the roads as being
something terrible.
Christian Endeayor services Sun
day evening at the Christian church
Miss Margaret Fleming, leader. 1t is
urged that there be good attendance
and that We help the leader make this
an inspiring meeting.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening, please bear in mind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Woods and son
George of Minneapolis are guests al
the G.. w. John home this week.
Mrs. George Richardson and Calista
Richardson where they attended the
graduation of Miss Ruth Richardson.
Miss Helen Yates is visiting heI
friend, Miss Erma Richardson for a
day or two.
Mrs. Flossie Knapp and daughter OF
Mankato are spending few days
visiting at the E. M. Call home.
DR.. Stewart Baker who recently
returned from overseas service, has
been visiting his mother and calling
on old friends for few days. We are
all indeed glad to see and welcome
him home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bixby were call
ers at the county seat on business
Thursday. p
Word was received from Earl Duff
field and Guy Forrey that they have
landed safely at Camp Merritt, N. j
Yesterday Mrs. Earl Duffield received
a message from her husband to meet
him in Chicago as he would be sta
toned there a few days and thought
he might be home by July 4.
The Hubbard Palmer company is
very busy taking in corn at this sta
tion at the present time. One man is
hauling three wagon loads at time
with his tractor.
Mrs. Arthur Bland of st Paul is
in the city visiting relatives.