The Mankato free press., 1921-12-23
PARTY FOR BAND
GREAT; 1924
St. Clair Was the Scene of
Very Pleasing Event
VILLAGE NEWS STORIES
Ladies' Aid Bazaar Great Sue
cess; The Many Comings
And Goings
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Especial to The Free Press.l
st. Clair, December 20.-A very not
able affair took place in the village
hall Thursday evening for the benefit
of the local band. The hall was crowd
ed and standing room was at pre=
MUM. The chicken supper furnished
by the woman of the village and vici-
nifty was certainly sumptuous feast.
At $3.50, when the glad tidings that
the hall door, the waiting crowd began
to gather in large numbers. After
all had been served the crowd retired
to the hall on the second floor, where
a concert was given by the band boys,
which was greatly enjoyed and appre-
ciated. A fish pond, which was con-
structed across one corner OF the hall,
furnished much amusement for the
little folks. In the opposite corner Of
the hall was a neatly made booth for
the sale of home made candy. One Of
the features of the evening, which
aroused great enthusiasm was the
bean contest. The winners were Frank
Pestka and Henry Thielman. The
net proceeds for the evening were
about S234.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dumeland and
son of North Dakota are visiting at
the home of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gust Dumeland at this place.
DR.. Albert Macbeth of Fort Wayne,
Ind, is a guest at the home of his
brother, DR.. L. J. Macbeth in this VII
lage. DR.. Macbeth was called here by
the serious illness of his mother.
George McCumber, the local depot
agent, autoed to his home at Rapidan
Wednesday evening. He was accom-
panied on his return to this place
Thursday morning by his wife, who
spent the day in the village, and at
tended the band concert and supper
given by the st. Clair band Thursday
evening Mr.. McCumber is instructor
of the local band.
The article, referring to the bazaar
and supper given by the Ladies Aid
society of the Lutheran church in the
town hall Saturday evening, Decem-
ber 8, was omitted in the items last
week. consequently it makes this re-
port rather late. But the event was
such a success both from social
and financial standpoint, that 1t would
rot be doing the ladies justice to let
ed and a large number partook OF the
good supper served by the ladies.
Their large display of needle work
was readily disposed of, many taking
advantage OF the opportunity of pur-
chasing useful and fancy articles at
reasonable prices for Christmas gifts.
The st. Clair band furnished music
ceeds for the evening netted the Ia
dioe tha Sum 0f S144 80
Mrs. John Fields visited at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Ada Dal-
ton at Eagle Lake last week.
Mrs. Henry Schallow is Ill at her
home in the village.
The children of the village were
very energetic in their sale OF Christ
mas seals Saturday, and the first few
days of this week. All will be pleased
to note that they met with good
success.
The local school was in session
Saturday, December II, to take the
place of Friday, December %. This
change was made so as to accommo-
date the teachers that live at some
distance from here, who Will want to
reach home for Christmas.
wish to correct an error made in
these items last week. The article
referring to the family of Grandma
Macbeth being called to her bedside,
owing to her serious illness, should
have read that all the children were
present except DR., Albert Macbeth OF
Fort Wayne, Ind, and Mrs. Nellie
Rednesr Of Montana, who were una
able to come at the time.
Howard Matteson, who has been
suffering with very painful boil
for a few weeks past, autoed to Man
kato Saturday OF last week to con-
suit medical aid. The doctor upon ex-
animation found that blood poison
had set in and after lancing the
pitaI, where he received treatment
for five days. The latter part Of this
week he returned to his home at
this place. He reports that his hand
is much improved.
Leo Roerig of Mankato visited his
parents at this place Sunday.
Mrs. August Kopke entertained
nesday afternoon after the business
meeting the regular routine of work
was taken up and the afternoon was
spent in a social manner. At the
usual hour a delicious chicken pie
lunch was served by the hostess.
: The local school will give their
Christmas program in the town hall
Thursday evening.
Robert Grundemeier has purchas.
ed a movie picture outfit from Mad
ison Lake parties and gave his first
entertainment Saturday evening in
the village hall. It is reported that
there was a good attendance. Mr.. Cas-
rsr OF Madison Lake assisted Mr.
Gr,ndermeier Saturday evening.
' The working club of the Evangel-
/ fcal church will hold its annual meet
Ing at the church Wednesday after
noon, and all members are asked to
make an effort to be present.
Mollie Kopke of Mankato was q
guest at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. August Kopkc the first OF
the week.