The Mankato free press., 1923-06-15

basis OF regular Scout Camp.
Reveille was sounded at six thirty
A. NJ. followed by the flag raising
and a few setting up exercises. A
short time was allowed for dip in
the lake and breakfast was served
at 1880. Dinner came at twelve and
supper at 6 P. M, with the hours
between filled with tennis, swim
ming, croquet, and boating. At sun
down the flag was lowered to the
singing of taps, and the evening be-
gan. There was a regular scramble
for corn popping and fudge making
every night
During the study hour the girls
worked for badges. A point was
given for each question answered
on a badge chosen, besides a point
was given for every day that girls
bed passed inspection and every
thing and every time she helped
cook a meal The swimmers badge
was perhaps the most popular too
Judge from the looks of the girls
arm and necks. The red men of old
would have looked insignificant be-
side the brilliantly hued scouts.
The point system was also carried
out with the idea that the girl win
ming the greatest number of points
should be bride at the mock wedding
with the next highest number for the
groom. The White Eagle Patrol
leader, Marion Petersen, as leader.
won with 273. points. The Beaver
patrol leader with Irma Popken as
leader and with 240 some points
were dubbed to furnish the eats for
the last meal at camps. Marion
Petersen with 1877 points was elected
bride, while Harriet Murden came in
second with 173 as groom. Due to
personal wishes they traded posi-
tions making Marion Peterson the
groom and Harriet Murden the
bride. Dressed in her bridal array
the bride entered on the arm Of her
father. Helen Duckworth, accom- .
panied by Miss Betty Wilds as maid
bridesmaid. She was preceded by
the flower girl, Doris Gauthier. and
the charming ring, bearer Verna
Allen. The groom. brave and dash
ing and accompanied by Mabel
Rykhus, the best man. knelt with
HIS bride before the cracker box alter
where they were united in marriage
| by Reverend Margery MaXson, clad
| in silk trousers, and flowing cape.
At the words "by the laws of Lake
| Washington / make you man and
woman" the lemon peel riA& was
slipped on the dainty finger Of the
bride and the deed was done. On
! leaving the church the bride threw
her bouquet Of box elder leaves to
| the crowd and hurried away. Ad-
bride was much kissed and the maid
| Of honor vamped the minister.
The same day vaudeville show
was given that revealed great deal
| Of unsuspected talent. There was a
Rudolf Valentino and his wife who
/ quite out shown the originals dane
ing and several others as talented.
At seven in the evening the feast
was over and the leave taking took
place with many sighs Of regret
and sincere thanks for the hospi-
tality of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Barney
and Mr.. and Mrs. /. B. Fisher.
News, staff of The Free Press Was
"Scooped."
/ Members of the news staff of The
Daily Free Press were given pleas
ant surprise this morning, when
upon the return to the office of one
of the members, Miss Aroline Stro-
bel, who had been absent the past
two days on a sick leave, an
nouncement of her quiet marriage,
| Monday evening, leaked out. The
surprise on the staff and friends was
complete, the wedding having been
most cleverly and successfully plan
ned and carried out. Few aside from
the members Of the families of the
| two contracting parties were aware
of what had. taken Place, until the
formal announcement was made to-
day, and it was happily received, ,es-
pecially among her associates IN the
office.
The ceremony>whichu united Miss
Strobel in marriage to Mr.. Sigurd
NJ. Hanson took place at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. Hulda
bride was unattended. She was
neatly dressed in a becoming gown
of tan georgette crepe and wore a
corsage bouquet of roses. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. A,
Ackermann, pastor of Emmanuel
Lutheran church of this city in the
presence of the immediate relatives
Of the bride at $3.50 Monday evening
The bride is a daughter Of Mrs
Hulda Strobel of this city. She is a
most estimable young lady, who has
been in the employ of The Free
Press since September 1917 as a
member of the news staff. Her faith
fulness to duty and her cheerful dis
position has made the bride a de-
cided favorite with the staff, and a
host Of friends in this city.
The groom is a popular young
man. who has been employed al
the Mankato postoffice for the past
eight years in the mailing depart
ment. His work there has made him
q valuable man in that department.
The couple have already taken UP
their home at 215 Carol street.
Best wishes and success are eX-
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. Hanson fol
the future.
One of the written congratulations
received by the bride this morning
by special delivery read as follows
News Notes, June II, 1923. Sig
Hanson and Airline Strobel left this
evening in their matrimobile on ar
extended journey through life to the
end of time. They are prepared Il
meet all blow outs and punctures o.
life, to cover the rough roads as vel
as the paved highways. They viii
take with them the good wishes o.