The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-04-27
YOUNG FOLK PULL
Event AT VERNON
H ONE of MIR. and Mrs. E,
M. Warren Scene of
Big Party

Vernon Center, April 2o.-The
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. M. Warren
was the scene OF a merry event last
Saturday evening when sixteen
young people from Parker college,
Winnebago, took possession. The oc-
casion was the annual party of the
junior class of which Miss Alice Is a
member. The house was prettily de-
corated in the college colors, purple
and white. Laughter, songs and
games made the evening pass all too
quickly. About 1890 refreshments
were served, consisting Of sandwich
es, salad, pickles, ice cream cake,
CONNECTIONS and coffee. Shortly after
IL o'clock the cars with their merry
loads were on the homeward trail.
Miss Caroline Whitcomb. class ad-
visor, chaperoned the party.
The st. Paul Pioneer Press OIL
Wednesday contained a picture OF
Lyle Koch, a former Vernon Center
cord as a student at Hamline univer-
sity. During the past semester five
students out of the several hundred
attending Hamline, obtained perfect
marks for scholarship, Lyle being
one of the FIVE He has the honor of
being the only one in the freshman
class attaining perfect scholarship.
In some mysterious way it became
known to the ladies of the Methodist
congregation that April IL would
mark another milestone in the life
Of their pastors wife, Mrs. Harry
Hing Accordingly they planned
surprise birthday party and at
three o'clock an army, sixty strong.
marched to the parsonage, which
quickly surrendered with all Within.
To say that the honor guest was
surprised is putting it mildly. The
guests brought with them some sub
stantial proofs of their regard for
their pastors wife. Mrs. Carpenter
presented her with goods for an
apron Mrs. Washburn, piece quilt,
the Mission Circle a quilt and tine
ladies of the congregation a new
rocking chair and set of knives,
forks and spoons. The afternoon was
pleasantly spent with games. Mrs. F.
R. Lowell gave two readings, which
were much appreciated. SherberI,
cake and waters were served at the
close of the afternoon. A beautiful
white birthday cake covered with
candles, the work Of Mrs. F. ii:
Stoner, was the GROWING feature OF
the feast.
J. H. Free has sold his stock of
general merchandise to a party from
Lake Crystal. 1t is understood that
the purchaser plans to operate the
store at this place for short time
only, and will then move the goods
to Lake Crystal. The Frees will make,
Vernon their home for a few weeks
vet. During their brief residence here
they have proved themselves desire
able citizens and have made many
friends who will regret their depart
iure.
Miss Valeria Petrich is substitute
ling this week for Miss Lucie Weir,
teacher in Willow Creek township.
school duties by the death of her
uncle. Frank Weir of Good Thunder.
Henry Halverson was taken to the
state hospital at st. Peter last Tues
DIV for treatment. For nearly year
Mr. Halyerson has been suffering
from a nervous breakdown and 1t
was deemed wise to place him
where he could have care by mental
specialists. The physicians are OF the
opinion that a few month treatment
might bring about considerable i'm
provement.
The r. S. Sewers family are NOV
ing back to their farm SOutn OF toWH,
after a winter spent in the village.
Three of Stephen Tomosek's child
rem are seriously i'll. A trained nurse
is caring for them.
Alfred Henderson and son Robert
| of Mankato have been in town few
DAYS, making necessary repairs on
their residence in this place.
A card from Mrs. F. Leslie Cooper,
dated April 10, located their party at
Columbia, S. c.. on that date and
tells OF a delightful visit to historic
St Augustine. They will also take in
Washington, d. c., on the homeward
| trip.
Miss Lille Halverson has leased
her home place to the Larson FAMILY,
who will move in Immediately.
| Mesdames E. ~ Washburn and
II. HI. Barnes were Mankato visitors
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Randall ana
Mrs. Grace Barton of Pleasant
Mound visited Mrs. Lizzie Randall
| Wednesday. Mrs Barton remained
for a short visit with Vernon friends.