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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06
NEW YEARS DANCE IS
MERRY MASQUERADE

Better than ever was the general
opinion Of the masquerade ball at The
Colony on New Years Eve.
The dresses and devices used to dis
guise the wearers were more varied
and more numerous than before, and
several very pretty dresses were evi-
dent among the ladies. The girls. and
especially the little ones. were on hand
in puzzling DISCUSSES. which showed
wonderful ingenuity and skilled fin
gers.
Although not everyone present dane
ed, those who did not must have en-
joyed themselves to the limit. Those
who did dance seemed to lose no OPP
portunity to get onto the floor. and
there was scarcely room fore another
couple at some Of the popular dances.
Imagine the noise and hubub if you
can. when the. dancers circled the
room at unmasking time, and the iden-
|tity of the masqueraders was dis
closed.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George K. Thomas
with their four interesting children.
are new residents Of the Colony. They
arrived from their home in Home
stead, Penn, onlast Wednesday after
noon, and are awaiting the shipment
of their household goods, when they
will begin housekeeping.
$3.50
George T. Pickett was in LeesvilIe
Monday and Tuesday on official bus
iness.
o+~s
Joe Valek has returned to the Col
ony. after an absence of more than
year, during which time he has vis-
tied Germany, France, South Amer
ica, and South Africa. Joe's many
friends are glad to welcome him back
again and only hope he will be SO fa-
vorably impressed with the progress
we have made that he will remain Der.
manendy.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bloodworth
were down from LeesvilIe for the
dance on Saturday evening. Miss
Clara Boyd was also a guest.
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Dr.. and Mrs. Robert K. Williams
sent New Years greetings to their
Colony friends from Davenport, la.
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Mrs. Theo. F. Cuno, with her dau-
ghter, Mrs. Fred Herman, ST., are
enjoying the delightful climate of Flo
rida. At present they are with rela-
tives in Ortega, suburb Of Jackson
vile. In letter to Mr.. Cuno. Mrs
Cuno sends her love to each of her
Colony friends and states that both
she and Mrs; Hemman are we'll.
** r. y
Mrs. Warren Buck went south on
the local Tuesday morning. in the in
terest Of her Pure Food Products.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

was sound of escaping steam, a va
Por pervaded the balmy air, and the
hand on the steam guage began to
move backward at an alarming rate.
Well. an old leak in the boiler had
been lying dormant for ages and had
opened up; but once was a fireman
on the Grand Trunk Western, and a
little thing like a leak in a boiler is
now a small thing with me. But the
ladies, gentlemen-Man the boats
Women and children first" in as calm
a voice as | could command, consid-
ering the noise of the sbeam and the
groan of the washer, | related the sad
grievance of my dreams. Mrs. Syno-
ground looked at me over the top of
her grasses like duck looking down
the neck of beer bottle, and said,
Waters, you keep this machine turn
ing over-we're an hour late now,
and Mrs. Kemp, who was washing
sweaters by hand never even looked
up. Ye Gods | felt little and small
like little old weasened-up last-win-
ter's potato in August. Well, by nu-
merous shuttings down to take water.
and diligent hunting of wood, the
cloths were ready for the rinse water.
ran up TO the big tank and turned
the valve and the water merrily van
out on the ground where the pr had
been broken by a wagon wheel run
ming over it. We held council of
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

supplies for the saw mill. Shut, VAN
Dolahr. Schrier, and Gallup are fix
ling fence on the forty acres north of
the garden. Pete Kemp is repairing
and reananging the mule barn and
looking over the harness which he is
having Roede repair. Now, don't for
get, Roede is not only repairing har-
ness. but he is also making new har-
ness, and we want our neighbors to
come in and investigate the Job. Why
use rope, baling wire, and such ma
terlal. when you can have a real lea
ther harness. We are expecting to
put IN a tannery soon: then we can
go the whole route with leather goods.
This man Thomas that just arrived
from Pennsylvania is a baker, butch
er, and shoe maker. He is helping
Schad in the bake shop, at the same
time getting the butcher shop ready
for business. Soon we will make our
hogs into ham. bacon, and lard.
| thomas has another name: it is
George. That's why he is a good
man: he has two of my names
George-and Thomas. Tonight was
our masquerade and we sure had
a good crowd. Nearly all our own
folks and many of the neighbors dres-
sed in disguise. A good time was had
and the orchestra enjoyed their job,
too. The weather was fine. The or
chestra was composed of Herman,
clarinet and violin; Roedemeister,
and thomas, violin; Ewell, piano;
and Pickett, drums. Now think this
over: all these dances and the dane
ing school are free to everybody who
wish to attend. Do you know of any
other community where these things
cost nothing? DR.. Stackhouse, our
new dentist, is on the job now, and
when the old or young appear, they
will get their dental work done in the
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06
SWEETENING HUMANITY

If the nation doesn't keep sweet, -
during the remainder of the winter,
nobody can blame Louisiana. Accord
ing to best estimates, she is producing
10000 tons of sugar this year, a gain
of $4,000 tons over 1919, over g.
100000 gallons of syrup, nearly dou-
bic last years output and over 49,
100000 gallons of molasses, fifty per
cent more than in 1919. The pro-
ducers will not make so much money,
but they will be able to buy more
things with the money they get, which,
afterall, is what money is chiefly good
for. Besides. they will add much to
the happiness and well-being Of the
world by their increased production,
and this should afford some satisfac-
tion.-New Orleans Item.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

war and then and ther took a solemn
oath to get out that wash or die in the
effort.
There is an old pipe which runs
from the large rain-water tank at the
hotel, to the laundry, and sneaked
up to the place, crawled under, and
turned the valve. / started to come
out, and whom should see coming
up the board walk from the commits
sary but Dad Deininger with a load
of bread on his back-and, believe
me, Daddy is the watch dog of the
treasury at the hotel.-and | spent Sc
veral very uncomfortable minutes in
that old hole till he got out Of sight.
And now | must either get the printer
to get out special paper for Dad
(minus this) or take to the woods till
it rains again and fills that tank plumb
full.
After much dipping Of water, we
got the washer full and rinsed the
clothes. Then for the next batch |
borrowed the suction hose from the
boiler and filled it that way. About
that time the leak suddenly closed up
in the boiler. and Ole came down and
fixed the pipe; and. when the shades
of night let her mantle down on the
scene, the clothes were all out and
eve yone was very tired and happy.
But hope Dad" Thomas is back
next wash day, all the same.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06
PLAYING "CHINK"
By Fred Waters

Herewith an amusing (7) little hap
pening that probably will not get in
the diary, so here goes.
Last Monday we used the laundry
boiler all day for the wood-saw, and,
as a convenience. the wash was start
ed day off; so on Tuesday morning
"Ole" said: "Comrade Waters,
would like to have you run the engine
this forenoon and help the ladies with
the washing machine"
| hailed the job with delight, for
had not worked at everything else
on the ranch, and, that job gone thru
with, | would be entitled to a sheep
Skin"
/ paved around considerably till |
found enough dry wood to get the old
kettle" under steam, the while Mrs.
Synoground and Mrs. Kemp sorted
the clothes out for the huge washer.
The fire was very cranky" but |
had half glass of water and fourty-
five pounds of steam, when the signal
came to let her "ramble." pulled
the throttle and off came the belt.
Some miscreant had carried the lad
der up to the hotel to fix the Xmas
tree, so | got one from Ma" Craw-
ford at the apple storage and put the
belt on again, and the wash was un-
der way. Sell to myself, Sez |, "Ev-
is lovely and the goose hangs
high. The sun was shining, the birds
began to sing, and all nature was in
tune for life-when suddenly there
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06
WARMER WEATHER
BEGINS NEW YEAR

The weather during the past week
has been very mild and pleasant. New
Years Day was excellent. with TEN.
perature of 20 maximum and IS mini.
mum, according to the report of the
weather observer of the United States
Weather Station at Newllano, Mr.. W.
IA. Dougherty.
Rainfall during the week which end.
ed Tuesday night showed only thirty
hundredths of an inch on Sunday.
Following are the temperatures fol
the week:
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

Readers of The Vernon Parish Dem.
ocrat are requested to read the adver.
tisement on the editorial page regard.
ing their subscriptions. Many of you
will miss your paper unless your re.
newal comes before the 18th. Atten.
ton is also called to the saving of SOC
on renewals made before this date.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

ert's rendering of the chariot race in
Ben Hur" was especially good
The orchestra rendered its usual nice
music, and played some adaptations
to the farce also. which added reality
to the scene.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06
Good Calculating.

Jeweler-"Can't you pay me some
thing on that bill you owe me?"
Debtof-''How much do you wantl
Jeweler-"I'd like enough to hire a
lewyer to sue for the balance. '-Du-
buque American Tribune.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

speakers were on the floor. some of
them for the first time.
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Friday, Dec. 3l-Comrade Geo. K.
Thomas started to work this morning
lhelping Schad to straighten out the
bakery problems; also handling the
Butcher shop in connection with the
store. Mrs. Thomas. expects to start
work Monday at the laundry while the
little folks expect to start to school
on Monday morning. |. Caron is
cleaning up the syrup-making appara-
tus, preparing it to be stored away un-
til next year. Most of the men are
sorting sweet potatoes and the teams
and wagons are being used to haul
wood. 1t rained considerably last
night so Comrade Bennett taught in
the morning and is sorting sweets this
pm, instead of going to the garden.
Mrs. Bennett is instructing the chill
dren in poultry-raising in a practical
way each afternoon. Satnan, Buhre,
Anderson and Bergman are still work.
ing on the saw mill foundation, for
the engine and carriage. Comrade
Atkins, Robertson, and Heuer went
out about two miles in the country to
help complete a government dipping
vat. These vats are being built for
the purpose of dipping cattle to free
them from ticks. Dipping starts in
April and lasts until late fall, and the
cattle are dipped every two weeks dur
ing the summer. Comrade Roede-
meister is now at his real trade, max
ing harness. Roede is a first class
harness maker and is ready to do any
kind of repair work on leather har-
ness, or make new harness. Leather
in the long run is the cheapest and
best harness to buy, and Roede can
tell you how to keep it in good shape
and get the best wear out of it. A
stitch in time saves nine in harness,
as we'll as ether things. Send it to
Roede; he will do the work for you
The physical culture class was held
last night at my domicile, and some
grown-ups attended, as we'll as the
children: the grown-ups are welcome
to the class, and they expressed a de-
sire to attend regularly every Friday
evening.
1888
Saturday. January lit is giving
us casual showers to-day. so most of
the men are working at the sweet po-
tato house sorting sweets. Bergman,
Satnan, Anderson, P. Caron and Bah
re are working on the saw mill. Syn
oground got home last night from
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-06

Continued on last page)
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24

L. G. W;ngstra1d Of Rhame: n. d.,
is visiting at tie R. G. I 'tlford h>me.
here this week. -....-.
Mrs. Glen Deck of St. Paul is in the
city for visit with her mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Rothwell.
Miss Lenera Watson Of C.arissa spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Buskirl1 of this
city and Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Peterzen OF
TT. Ripley went to Minneapolis Mon
day for visit with relatives and
friends.
Mr.: and Mrs. Alfred Sarageau of
Brainerd spent Sunday at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Gaboury.
MIR. and Mrs. f. j. Carlson and son
and Oscar Virsen and Cherries .Arvid-
son, .Jr., motored to Alexandri,, and
Osakis Saturday fr~ visit with
friends, returning Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kie:ey are visit
ing relatives and friends in the twin
cities ad White Bear this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H.>B. Pearson Of Port
age, Wis, are guests at the G. F. Dahms
home here. .~5
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
STATE DISCONTINUES ANTHRAX
&c TREATMENT

County Auditor McNairy is in re-
ceipt of communication from the
state board of health advising him that
the anti-rabic treatment. which has
been carried on by the state board of
health at its Pasteur institute located
in the University campus, will be dis
continued July l, the state legislature
at the last session having abolished this
work. This action, the communication
states, is due to the fact that in late
years there have been but few eases
of rabies in animals in this state and
furthermore because in recent years,
the method of preparation of anti
rabic vaccine has been so developed
that the material is at present sold at
reasonable price and it can now be
shipped to any physician in the state
for administration.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
Come and Gone

The Misses Elma and Irene Schneider
returned to Minneapolis Friday, after
attending the funeral Of their brother
here.
Mrs. Andrew johnson returned home
Saturday from Hibbing, where she Wis
tied her daughter, Mrs. Wm.'O 'CQapor.
Mark Jensen returned home Friday
from Minneapolis, where he attended
the state university.
Thos. Krause Of international Falls
arrived here Saturday, called by the
serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Al
bert Krause.
Mrs. Kate Konchal of Minneapolis
and daughter, Mrs. Inger A, johnson,
Of Fargo, left for Fargo Saturday, af-
ter visit at the Andrew johnson home
here.
w. H. Ryan, president Of the Mime
sofa Retail Hardware Dealers Associa-
ton, is in Louisville, KY, this week
attending. the national convention of
hardware dealers.
Miss Martha Wa]kley returned to St.
Cloud Saturday, after a visit at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Misbe
d j. L. Pancratz Of Cleveland, O., Wis
tied his brother Lambert here the lat
ter part of last week. He is a travelling
salesman.
Edward Pirk has returned from Min
neapolis, where he attended the state
university
Mrs. NJ. Poster and son Milton spent
the weekend with Mr.. Poster. at Fer.
gus Falls.
Mrs. A. G. Lee returned Saturday
from Nashwauk. where she visited her
daughter, Mrs. Dewey Andrus.
Mrs. A. Simonet and son Arthur re-
turned Friday from Saltwater. where
they spent few days w3h relatives,
enroute home from Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS Bream Of San
Diego, Calf, are here visiting Mrs.
Bream's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeppe
Hansen.
Preston johnson of Milwaukee, a
former resident Of this city, arrived
here the latter part Of last week for
a visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mcdonnell re-
turned Saturday from Fish Trap lake,
where they spent their honeymoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Gamradt and
children visited Mrs. Gamradt's moth
er, Mrs. I. Stark, at Alexandria, Sun
day. :
Mrs. R. Heron returned Saturday
from visit with. relatives in the twin
cities and White Bear.
Miss Janet Gendron. who is employed
in St. Paul. arrived here Saturday for
a visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
JOS. Gendron.
Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Geer returned
Friday from Itasca state park where
they enjoyed few days. vacation.
Harold Grimes Of Bremerton, Wash,
is here visiting his parents, Mr.. ani:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24

two weeks vacation at his home in
Milaca.
Mrs. Nick Kuka returned Sunday
from a visit with relatives and friends
il Minneapolis and Winona.
Miss Marion Lewis returned home
Monday from Duluth, where she taught
school.
Parker Haywood of Duluth, who until
recently was employed at the Strcukens
drug store here, spent Sunday with
friends here.
/ Miss Susan Hough, county home de-
monstration agent, jreturned Sunday
evening from St. Paul, where she en-
joyed brief visit with her parents.
Clarence Heil:1nt1, who is employed
at Perham, spent the weekend with
his parents here.
Miss Lottie Raglan returned to In
tcrnational. Falls Saturday evening, af-
ter VISIT with Ter parents, who live
east of this city.
Miss Margaret Miller of Winona ar
rived Monday for visit at the A.
Slmonet home.
l. Walter Randall: is visiting friends in
Minneapolis this week. 49, il,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
LEGION nine DE-
FEATED AlTKlN NINE
BY SCORE OF IA TO 3-AITKIN
USED THREE PITCHERS AND
NEEDED MORE

The Aitkin baseball team was taken
into camp Sunday afternoon by the
Little Falls nine, at the fair grounds
here, the visitors being trimmed by a
score Of IA to 8. The Aitkin team
came here crippled, according to the
manager, three Of the regular players
having been called to Lake City for the
annual training period Of national
guard company to which they belonged.
The attendance at the game was small.
Ploof pitched a good game for Lit
tie Falls and had good support. Poster,
who started doing the hurting for Ait
kin, had an off day and lacked support,
so Gilman was put in the box. He did
not last long, being yanked when he
walked three men with none out, and
Stevens finished the game.
Little Falls scored once in the fourth
inning, seven times in the sixth and
three in the seventh. Aitkin got two
runs in the seventh and one in the
NINTH
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
Mrs. Austin Grimes. He will spend a

Mrs. Austin Grimes. He will spend a
month here
Miss Ida Jensen has returned home
from Waseca, where she taught school.
Thomas Estrem, student at Har
ward university, arrived here the lat
ter part of last week for a visit with
his mother, Mrs. NJ. Estrem, and his
brother, Rev. E. s. Estrem.
Mrs. Peter Michels was in St. Pau
the frs: c. rs week whiting her son
julius.
Mrs. R. B. Willard returned Thursday
evening Of last; week from Muscatine
Ia., where she visited relatives.
Miss Mardry johnson has returned
home from the state university.
Mrs. Chas. Justin returned to Mime
apolis Friday, after a visit at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. Peter Lemay.
Mrs. Ell. Rosenstein Of Minneapolis
arrived here the latter part Of last week
for visit with her parents, Mr.. ano
Mrs. B. Burton.
Mrs. w. F. Little and children visit
ed relatives at Randall over Sunday.
Miss Harriet Gebhart of Red Wing,
formerly Of this city, visited friends
here Sunday, enroute to Brainerd on
business.
! Charles Fortier returned to Minnea-
polls Monday to attend the university
summer session. His sister, Glare ac-
companied him and is visiting her sis
ter Annette who is a nurse in hos
pital there.
Mrs. Francis Hayes returned Monday
to Tower City, N. D., with her daughter
Marion, who was a student at the Belle
Prairie Academy.
Hugo Dahlstrom, who is. employed at
the First National bank, is spending a
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
FORMER LITTLE FALLS MAN
BUILDING THEATRE IN

o. H. Schleusener of Alhambra, Cal
if, former resident of this city and
we'll known to the older residents here,
is one Of the principal owners of new
100000 theatre that is now being built
in that city. Mr.. Schleusener will be
the managing director Of the theatre
and Rudy Schleusener will be the adj
vertising and publicity director. The
former has operated theatre in AL
hambra for six years.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
NEGRO ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
BY SON OF LOCAL, MAN

According to word received by [. J.
Bates Of this city, his son Cornelius,
who kves at Charlotte, n. c., acct
dentally ran over negro with his
automobile there April 9, killing him.
The accident was unavoidable and Mr.
Bates was detained by the authorities
but a short time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
ARRESTED FOR TRANSPORTING
MOONST1INE

Chas. w. Batterman of Cass county
was arrested at Motley by the town
marshal for the illegal transportation
Of intoxicating liquor, the latter part
of last week, and he was brought be-
fore Municipal Judge Gerritz here Mon
day morning for arraignment. His
hearing was set for June 80 at 2 p. m.
Batterman is charged with having
eight and one-half quarts of moonshine
in his automobile. He claims that the
liquor belonged to a person whom he
met on the road and offered ride, not
knowing the contents Of the box, the
man was carrying. Batterman was re-
leased after furnishing bonds for his
appearance in court.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24

Hans Gosh of Randall, who has de-
vised new road drag which has been
the object of much favorable comment
by good roads advocates, made trip
to Little Falls and returned on the jeff
erson Highway Thursday Of last week
with his equipment to give it a thor
ough test. The new drag is said to
cut down every ridge and bump in the
roadway and fill every rut and chuck
hole thoroughly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
DIVING TOWER FOR BATHING
REACE9 i

Kenneth Tourtillott, chairman of the
committee for aquatic events for indie
pendence Day celebration here, hopes
to have high diving tower at the mu-
nicipal bathing beach for use on the
Fourth and which will be a permanent
structure there. The plan is to erect
a tower about fifty feet high, with
a tower about ten feet high. Mr.. Tour
tillott has asked for donations Of lum-
Der for the tower.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24

A break in pipe in the sprinkling
system on the paper machine at the
Hennepin paper mill here on Sunday
caused the basement to become flooded
with water. Considerable betting was
stored in the basement but the damage
to it was negligible, supt. Wendt
states
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24

Martinsen Bros, Of Culdrum have
added to their fine herd of cattle u
Junior herd bull from the Jean Duluth
farm. The animal is a 3-year-old Guern.
sey and is registered as Flarham Max
imum 5l130
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24

A large class of children were con-
trmed at St. Francis Xavier church
Sunday morning at high mass. Bishop
Busch of St. Cloud conducted the con
frmatiOn services
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24
TOTAL -. 30 3
tfPostOn for Bonneville

ffPOStOn Tor bonneville IN fOurtn
and Gilman for Poston.
Sleeper took short in the fourth
when Gilman had passed three with
none down, Stevens going on the
mound.
Three-base hits, Johnson; first base
on balls, off Gilman, 5; left on bases,
Little Falls s, Aitkin 4; first base ON
errors Aitkin 8, Little Falls -; two
base hits, Norman l. johnson ? and
Tanner 2; struck out by Poston l, Ste.
vens, 1, Ploof 4; double play, Jacob
son, Meyers, Lauermann; hit by pitcher,
Stevens l.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1921-06-24

Miss Madeline Simonet returned
home Tuesday from visit with rela-
tives in Minneapolis and Saltwater.
Miss Simonet graduated from St. Teresa
conservatory at @Winona this month.