The Mankato free press., 1922-06-02
EVENTS IN VERNON
PARTY AT RECITAL
REPREsENTAToN AT sCHU-
MANN HEINK CONCERT
TRIBUTE IS PREPARED
Fitting Memorial Day obser,
ance, With Rev. T. r. Paden
As Speaker.
IAssociated Press Dispatch.I

days Free Press pertaining to the
write up Of the Schumann Heink
concert, evidently the writer left
Vernon on the map entirely, for he
Stated that a large delegation came
from Winnebago, Amboy, Garden
City and Lake Crystal, but nary a
mention of anyone from this town.
But such was not the case, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. c. Ktaus entertained a
number of friends that evening to a
theatre party, taking them by auto
20 Mankato, where they had the
derful singer. After the concert they
had luncheon at one OF the cafes.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur BeIand, Mr. and Mrs. T. X.
Newell, Mr. and Mrs. F. L Cooper,
Mrs. Lulu Austin, Edwin Kraus and
the Miss Gladys Cooper, Mary and
Dora Kraus. Among others in the
village who heard Schumann Heink
were Mr.. and Mrs John Bowen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Hansen.
L. C. Rev returned from the ci-
ties Monday evening. driving home
in new five passenger Hudson Six
sedan II is a very beautiful car
and no doubt it VIII prove to be as
good as it looks
Mr.. and Mrs J. F. Russell de-
parted last Thursday for San Fran
cisco where they expect to locate
and make their permanent home.
The best wishes OF their friends go
with them and hope their fondest
desires and aspirations may be real
lied in their new home in the west.
Miss Lucy Weir closed her school
in the Mertersdorf district Thurs
fah n
have been held in the grove at the
Giles Gray farm, but owing to the
rain Mr.. and Mrs. Gray opened theiG
commodious home to the picnickers
and all had a most pleasant time
A big dinner was served at noon
and was thoroughly enjoyed by both
the pupils and their parents, nearly
all of whom were present not only
for the dinner, but for the afternoon
festivities. Miss Weir's advanced
pupils are taking the state examin-
ations.
= Mr.. and Mrs. L. Beland arrived
Tuesday evening from Two Har6ors.
son Arthur and family. In the past
few years Mr.. and Mrs. Beland have
cutie frequently visited at the home
OF Mrs. Mary Cornish and they have
made many acquaintances and
friends in the village, who are al
ways pleased to see them
Mrs. Ida Marston of Winnebago
spent Wednesday afternoon as a
guest of Mrs. Katherine Kraus and
enjoyed the supper given by the La
6ies' Aid society of the Methodist
hurch,- where she met many OF her
former friends in the old home
Grandma Kraus and her daughter,
Mrs. Mary Wagon Of Mankato are
week end guests at the home OF
their son and brother H. c. Kraus
and family.
Nearly everyone in the village
and a large number of country folks
were at the depot Tuesday at l 9
m. to welcome the st. Paul boosters
on their arrival here in their special
train of twelve coaches. They were
met by the business men and chill
dren of the public school and the
Mertersdorf district. The state band
headed the line of March, and pro-
ceeded to the flag staff around which
they gave a fine concert Many
souvenirs and gifts were distributed
to the school children and others
by the visitors. Special prizes were
given for the best singing. biggest
smile, etc. Two Of the little pupils
of Miss Lucy Weir, who teaches in
the Mertersdorf district, received a
special prize for their singing: They
were Rose, the seven year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Weir. She received box of candy
and a leather covered note book.
Francis Wilbur, six year old SON OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilbur, proved
the best singer among the little
boys; he received a box OF candy.
Helen Lee was a happy little girl.
when she was given box or candy
as a reward of her sweet singing,
and she was asked to sing alone the
chorus of Peggy ONeil, which she
did very nicely. Others to receive
special prizes were Lois Rev and
Miss Gladys Cooper. While the
concert was taking place the various
members Of the party were calling
at the various business places and
meeting their customers. Many of
the party were wei known in Yer
non Center, among whom was the
editor of The Mapleton Enterprise.
n c. Hotaling, who represented the
Minnesota Editorial association.
Take IL all around Tuesday was a
big day for all concerned, and when
out of the depot, many got into
their autos and drove to Garden City
where they again enjoyed the pro-
gram
Messrs Frank Cooper, Fl. l. Bud
dick and F. Leslie Cooper were ap-
pointed as members OF the special
auxiliary committee of the Mime
sofa Dairy show, making arrange
nrentss for the National Dairy show,
which viii be held In the twin ci-
ties October 7 TO IA. The appoint
nents were made on behalf Of Gov
ernor J. A. o. Preus, who Is general
chairman Of the Minnesota Dairy
Show committee and were announc-
ed by r. E. Hilton, general secre-
:ary OF the st. Paul association.
Hessrs A. C.. Gray and r. q.
Cnampiin and families were Man
kato visitors yesterday.
Mrs. T. T. Champ1in returned the
hrst OF the week from visit with
her son and daughter In law, Mr..
a-.d Mrg. L. L. Champlin IN Mankato.
Mrs. Champlin Is feeling much bet.
ter than she did before she went
TO Mankato and We all hope she
may soon be eujoving good health.
The aunnal Memorial service will
be held at tho opera house next
Sunday morning at 1880. All form
er soldiers are especially invited.
The follow ing 10 the order OF sery-
ice.
Voluntary. ....
Hymn. ....
Prayer. he
Mpsic by the Girls Cleo club.
Old Testament Lesson.
Solo by George John Of Garden