The Mankato free press., 1922-01-13
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Held Successful Social
surprise Party Given At Garden
City; Events In That
Community

Garden City, January THE Roy
al Neighbor lodge members gave a
surprise party at the lodge room
Thursday afternoon, January s, in
honor of Neighbor Hannah Thomas
whose birthday occurred December
29. Neighbor Stevens on behalf or
the lodge presented her with beau
tiful topaz ring. Mrs. Thomas re-
appreciation. She was thoroughly
surprised as she came to the lodge full
ly expecting Installation OF officers. A
very delightful afternoon was spent
in a social way. That Mrs. Thomas
may enjoy many more happy returns
OF her birthday is the wish of all her
friends. The following ladies were
present. Della Stevens, Mrs. Buck,
Mrs. Eager, Mrs. Nickerson, Mrs. Os-
Roberts, Mrs. G. Crane, Mrs. Story,
Mrs. Duffield, Mrs. Theodore Thomas,
Mrs. Charles Brundage, Mrs. Robert
son, Mrs. Clarence Morrall, Mrs. Ora
Swan, Mrs. B. Morrall, Mary Thurston
Mrs. ySteinke, Mrs. Hoppe, Mrs. l.. d..
Mills, Mrs. Tverberg, Mrs. Charles
Call, Bertha Cole, Mrs. J. NJ. Chapman
Mrs. Sheppard, Mrs. Pew, Mrs. Bxby
and Mrs. Thomas.
HARRY JOuu duu WIG nave TeIuEucu
to their home in Kalispeil, Mo1s af
ter two weeks visit at the homes OF
the formers rrot ier5, Charles and
George John. Mr.. John mas been
away eleven yeats and it was indeed
a I.easure to mo a. Ein and Also hear
him siEg again.
Mrs. Mary Euck has been enjoying
a visii the past eek from he. grand
Mrs. Alden P-att OF Minneapolis
daughter Lois Rack Of Mankalo.
who visited her parents, Mr.. aid Mrs.
returned home.
Garden City people regret very
much to lose MIR. and Mrs. Darrell
Murphy and little son Darrell, Jr. BY
their pleasant, genial ways they have
endeared themselves to a large circle
of friends. Mr.. Murphy has accepted
a good position in a packing house in
Kansas City, Mo-, and will go imme-
diately to take up his duties. The
best wishes of the community go with
them
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence MorraII
have rented the house vacated by MIR.
and Mrs. Darrell Murphy.
Mrs. Franc Thurston has been quite
i'll for some time, but at this writing
is better. Her friends wish for her
speedy come back to health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Thompson and
family of Amboy. accompanied by the
state evangelist, Mr.. Mcpherson and
wife, We're guests at the l. ID. Mills
wife stayed ut the home OF Mr. and Mrs
Thompson while they conducted ev-
angelistic meetings in the Christian
church. There were thirty five add
ed to the church during the meetings.
Mrs. Hannah Thomas visited her
brother in law William J. Jones at
Lake Crystal, also at the 44usn Id
wards home. This family are old
and dear friends of Mrs. Thomas.
and Mrs. Henry Wilcox Of Mankato
were callers at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. M. Call Monday, January 2.
Mrs. E M. Call is suffering with an
attack of neuralgia, which confines
her to the house.
The w. c. T. U. met at the home
of Mrs. Edward Chapman Tuesday
afternoon with very good attend :
ance. In the absence OF the presi-
dent Mrs. Jessie John, Vice President
Mrs. Viola Robertson very ably con-
interesting one. The next meeting
will be a Frances Willard Memorial
meeting held at the Baptist church.
Remember this will be the meeting
when all members are expected to
pay their annual dues. The ladies
will serve a light lunch for the sum
of ten cents. Everyone will be well
come to this meeting Tuesday, FEB
ruary Z.
George Richardson and George Gill
man and the president, M. F. Crane,
who are the Farmers State bank ex-
amining board, audited the books at
the bank Tuesday afternoon, ,and find
them to be in excellent shape. All
business pertaining to the bank is IN
fourishing condition. We, as a
community, are very proud of our
painstaking and efficient cashier,
Garvin Crane, who has been reared
DR.. Morse Gates Of Fort Collins,
Colo, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Lulu
Gates, also other relatives and friends
Mrs. Thomas entertained at six
O'Clock dinner, Wednesday in honor
of her hus sband's birthday, His mother
Mrs. Hannah 4uomaS, Mr. and Mrs.
John Bixby, Nina Duffield and Violet
Johnson. A bountitul dinner consist
ing of roast beef, mashed potatoes,
brown gravy, cabbage salad, spaghet-
ii, cottage cheese, pickles, jelly,
tarts and chocolate cake, lemon pie,
fruit salad with whipped cream and
coffee. Everything was cooked in the
toothsome, way that Mrs. Thmas
knows so well how to do. At a late
hour each one departed, wishing Mr..
Thomas many happy returns OF the
day.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howard and
little granddaughter Dorothy Howard
are spending a few days at the home
of their SON Bert and family in Ma.
della
This week has been observed as
the week of prayer and the meetings
at the different homes have been wen
attended.
Mrs. Beer, who has been very sick
woman the past week, is at this writ
ing reported to be out of danger and
is making satisfactory Improvement,
which is gratifying news to ner
friends. .......ss
Miss Rhoda Chapman is spending
her holiday vacation with friends in
Minneapolis.
Miss Eng is spending her holiday
vacation at her home in Elmore.
The writer has just been informed
that Miss Sylvester, one of the eighth
grade teachers, will not return on ac-
count of i'll health.
. LAYS DOWN THE LAW
TooLcop NiDn January 7-ThaI