The Mankato free press., 1922-06-09
EVENTS IN SAINT
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GRADUATION AND Memoir.
IAL EXERCISES
LATEST VILLAGE NEWS
School Pupils Enjoyed Picnic
at Sibley Park; Personal
Mention.


church met at the pleasant farm
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Haedt
Wednesday afternoon. A large mum
Der from the village attended the
meeting. At the close OF the after
noon a delicious lunch was served
Mrs. George w. Hielscher, who
has been Ill at her home the past
week, is reported better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Viegel of New Ulm
and Josephine Lang of Mankato
spent Sunday with relatives in this
vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Jesse and
sons Kenneth and Claude of st.
Paul spent the week end with Mrs.
Jesse's mother Mrs. Phales.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pagepkopf
entertained at their home at this
place the past week a niece and
her husband from Bemidji.
sMr. and Mrs. Nels Johnson drove
over to Janesville Sunday to visit
with relatives and friends. Mr..
Johnson returend Monday, but Mrs.
Johnson remained for a more ex-
tended visit.
Mrs. jake Mace is visiting with
The pupils of the high school,
eighth, seventh and sixth grades
with the teachers and a number of
the parents enjoyed a picnic dinner
at Sibley park, Mankato, Tuesday.
1t was the plan of the teachers to
take their pupils to Madison Lake,
but on account of the rain they
went to Sibley park.
Nick Phillips returned from Rsch-
ester last week, where he went to
consult the Mayos. Mr.. Phillips did
not have an operation at Rochester,
as it was first reported.
Frank Fisher was business cal
ler at st. Paul last week. While
there he called on his brother AL
bert, who is in the hospital All
will be pleased to note Mr.. Fishers
condition is not as serious as at first
vas reported.
Mrs. Charles Schallow entertain
Lutheran church Thursday after
noon. There was a large attend
ance, and at the close of the after
noon delicious lunch was served
by the. hostess. Mrs. Schallow was
assisted by her sister Elsie, who
has been visiting at the Schallow
home for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Ford and Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Christensen au-
toed to Mankato Friday to attend the
high school graduation exercises.
Elsie Ford, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Ford, was one of the grad
uates to receive their diplomas that
evening.
The intermediate and primary
room pupils with teachers and a
large number Of the parents enjoyed
a picnic dinner in the hall Friday.
The outdoor sports planned for the
afternoon to be given up on ac-
The local school closed Friday
The past year the teachers have
given great satisfaction and it is
with pleasure we note that they all
have been retained for the next
year. The teachers are leaving for
their homes. Miss Strobel to Man
kato; Mrs. Cage, Sauk Center; miss
Godeman, near this village and Miss
Gerfach to Good Thunder. Prof. Nell
son will remain in the village for
few DAYS. a
Preparations are being made for
appropriate exercises to be held
June IA, in honor of the laying of the
corner stone of the new consolidat-
ed school building. Father O'Connor
will give the address on that day.
Memorial day passed quietly in
the village. There was no special
observance Of the day except at the
Catholic church. Services in COM
held at the Catholic church Tuesday
at nine o'clock by Rev.
Father O'Connor. There was a large
The patriotic talk given
by Father O'Connor was uplifting
and inspiring and a fitting tribute
was given to those who had fought
and given their lives for their coun-
try. At the close of-the service the
choir and sixty children, members
of the church, sang America" AZ
ter the singing the congregation fell
In line and marched out to the Cath
olic cemetery, where the departed
soldiers graves were decorated
with flowers and flowers. Merlin
Ryan, carrying large nag, led the
followed by the six al
tar boys and the sixty girls and
boys, each carrying flag. These
were followed by the congregation,
" no marched in two's to the various
graves. When each brave boys grave
had been remembered services were
the choir and children singing pat
riotic song.
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Juliar of St
Paul were visiting relatives in this
village Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Miller are
the proud parents Of a girl, who ar
rived recently at their home. Con-
gratulations
The graduation exercises of the
eight grade were held at tn town
half Thusday vening, June /. The
stage was neatly decorated by the
pupils and their teacher. Miss Code
mann, transforming it into a bower
of flowers and foliage. The princi.
pal colors used in decorating we're
the class colors, gold and green. The
which was as follows, was
greatly enjoyed and appreciated by,
the large audience. The opening
number was a song by the high
school chorus, entitled 'The Old
Canoe" Glass poem, by Luella Fit
ter and Kenneth Chase. Glass his
tory, Henry Franske; class prop
ton Juliar; song, Music of the Forge
high school chorus, commencement
address, Prof. A. B. Morris OF Man
kato; presentation of diplomas Mrs.
Chase. Those who received diplomas
were Henry Franske, Milton Juliar,
Louise Frantz, Raymond Bruels.
Henry Fritzke. Hugh Russell, EN-
ma Heinze, Beulah Schroeder, Lena
Kruse, Lueela Filter, Loretta Schal-
low and Kenseth Chase. The clos
ing number OF the program was a
song mil Wheel by the chous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burgess of Mankato
called on friends at this place
Thursday.