The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-17
AFFAIR MUCH ENJOYED
PLEASING SOClALEVENT
AT MAPLETON
Reception To the Teachers Was
Held There Last Friday
Evening
Especial to The Free rress.l

lSpecial 10 The Free Fress
Mapleton, October 14.-9ne of the
most pleasing social events which
has taken place here was given Friday
evening at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
l.. w. Kruger, in the form of re-
ception for the lady teachers of the
public school by the Woman's Study
club. The beautiful home was dec
GRATED with cut flowers and the
burning chunks" in the fireplace
added charm to the scene. Games
were played and stories told which
helped TO wear away the evening
quickly. A delightful luncheon was
served by the committee and all de-
parted very well pleased with the
evening. Another delightful affair
was held at the school building the
same evening by members of the
Senior Junior classes in honor of the
return of one of their number, Cor
don Twining, who has recently re-
turned from France where he was
stationed with the Canadian forces.
DR.. and Mrs. F. ]. Bomberger made
trip to Minneapolis Friday, going
by auto.
John Slater has been very sick for
the past week.
The Lutheran church which has
been in the hands OF the decorators
for several weeks, was opened 10 the
public Sunday when the mission was
held here. Several out of town pas
tors took part and large apprecia-
tive audiences were in attendance.
Archie Johnston came down from
st. Paul to spend the day at home
Tuesday.
Nj. and Mrs Charles Borchert and
children Sundayed in Mapleton
Mrs. W. Niemeyer of St. James
was the guest of her brother Henry
Pagel and sister, Mrs. Kunz last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. julius S',anzel re-
turned Friday from visit with their
daughter, Mrs. George, Mussman who
lives at Germania, Iowa
S. d. Simons of Aberdeen, Wash,
has been the guest Of his niece, Mrs
II. c. Hotaling for the past few
days. Mr.. Simons is returning from
the g. A. R., encampment at Column
bus, Ohio.
Mrs. Herbert Healy OF Grapeland is
enjoying visit from her sister, Miss
Marjorie Mcpherson, returned Red
Cross nurse. ... -r.
Mrs. Mary Burns entertained the
Martha society at her home Wednes-
day afternoon A dainty lunch was
served by the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. James of Walker
arrived by auto and spent several
days last week at the Hiram Ten
new home.
John Johnston made business
trip TO ST. Cloud Friday.
AT the annual Red Cross meeting
Wednesday evening which took place
at the library, the following officers
were elected: Char man, Mrs c.
NJ. Credicott; V. c. Mrs. Tom Carey;
secretary. Mrs. T.. c. Busse; treasur-
er, Mrs. B. F. Taylor.
Owen Firth. who was recently dis
charged from the u. S. Navy, has
decided to enlist in the Merchant
Marine and has left for New York.
Mrs. F. M. McLauren and son
started on their return TO their
home in Arizona Saturday morning.
Mrs. T. B. Taylor went as far as
Mankato with Them
Miss Laila Quinn left Monday for
on extended visit with her sister,
Lois at Jordan. Mont
The w. c. T. u, will meet Tues
day with Mrs. Clara Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Johnston of
Anaconda, Mont. are visiting the
formers mother. Mrs. A. Rathstock.
The Rally day exercises at the
Federated church was a great sue
cess Sunday. The pastor, Rev. ". N.
Robbins spoke of the ideal church
school during the morning seryice