The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-24
NORTH MANkATO

C. r. Ball. who has been confined to
his home for some time with a severe
attack of quinsy, is now recovered
enough to resume his duties at the
Commercial college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph R. Rodney OF
Superior Wis, who have been visiting
with friends in North Mankato since
Saturday, left this morning for the
cities where they win visit the remain
der OF the week before returning 70
heir home. ,.a.s
Mrs. c. Mcdonald; Wheeler avenue,
Is seriously i'll with the influenza
VIII Have Bathing Beach.
With the backing OF those in Man
assured Of bathing beach in the Mn
nesota river this summer.
Last evening those interested in the
project met at the North Mankato
Fred Hanson. who acted as chairman
last evening. was elected president OF
the swimming club, Mrs. o. j. Wilson.
vice-president; Roy Anderson, secretary;
and J. B. Thompson. treasurer. Anyone
who wishes may join the club. The
fee for adults is one dollar and that for
children under sixteen years Of age is
fifty cents
The location which seems most fitting
for the beach is directly back OF the
Radichel Cement factory. In the middle
OF the river is a small island that VIII
make the place doubly attractive. 1t
will be SO arranged as to be roped on
and this territory will be guarded by
hfe-savers, whose only duty will be to
watch those that are in swimming,
This is the best thing that could be
done toward summer recreation for
those who cannot go to the lakes, be-
cause every year, there have been one,
two or three children drowned in the
gone to the only place there. was for
pleasure. Those who are pushing this
plan are to be congratulated for their
interest in the people of this city and
North Mankato.
The money which is paid for member
ship will be used to erect bath houses.
boats and the other necessities for a
first class beach. Those who were pres
emit at the session last night will try
to get all they know to join, 50 II one
is asked. though he may not care for
swimming. he Is helping those In this
community to find enjoyment this
summer if he pays for membership.
The regular mid-week meetings. which
have been held in the Belgrade Avenue
Iethodist church during the winter. have
proved both popular and educating.
Very good programs have been render
cal numbers and talks. 1t is stated
that the meeting to be held tomorrow
night at 1880, viii be especially inter
,sting. The committee, ]. c. Heath, J.
o. Lmd and A. Anderson have pre-
pared a good program, and, urge, that
there be a large attendance. ]. e. Rey-
lolds win be one Of the speakers Of the
evening. The remainder OF the pro-
gram win be made up OF short talks
and music.
The men of the Belgrade Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church will have
charge of the church night meeting to-
morrow evening at 1880 O'Clock. The
men are planning a very; good program
and everyone. old and young' are ,cordi-
ally invited. -ls-..-
Attention OF North Mankato women
is called to the fact that there will be
a meeting held at the North Mankato
high school building Friday afternoon
at three OF clock for the purpose of form
ing a Women Voters Republican club.
and the election of a chairman to act
with the North Mankato Mems Repub-
kcan club headed by W. e. Stewart.