January 2, 1920- Miss Katherine Sylvester spent Christmas Day at the home of her parents, returning to Rochester the following day.
January 16, 1920- Members of the Masonic Lodge enjoyed a pleasant evening at dancing and cards Tuesday evening with a light lunch served at midnight. Upwards of 75 were present and spent one of the jolliest evenings of the season. Music was furnished by Joe Graner, Val Cook and Miss Marion Sylvester and was highly pleasing to all…
January 23, 1920- The Ladies Circle of the GAR will meet with Mrs. E. L. Sylvester next Tuesday afternoon January 27. A picnic supper will be served.
E. L. Sylvester has purchased the C. A Venables 120 acre farm, known as the Knapp place. This is a finely located farm and will make someone an excellent home.
February 6, 1920- The two pupils giving the best speeches were: Seniors – William Christison and Marion Sylvester. (NOTE: All English classes were required to give semester speeches – 5 minute talk.)
Travelers – Mrs. E. L. Sylvester; Music – Victrola Selections.
February 13, 1920- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester of this city has been chosen chairman of the Republican Women Organization of Wabasha County by the Republican Women State Executive Committee of Minneapolis. As county chairman, it will be her duty to interest the women of the county in Republican politics. She plans soon to appoint a chairman for each voting precinct in the county…
Last Friday morning the speakers of the various H. S. classes contested for the highest honors in oratory. The judges decided without debate that Marion Sylvester, senior, be given first place and Birdie Krause, junior, be given second.
E. L. Sylvester and Dr. J. P. Caldwell went to Rochester Thursday morning to spend the day.
The High School Philo Society program – Thursday February 26 – 8 PM.
1. Medley from the South Quartet – Ella Bolton, Vera Boehlke, Lola Hunter, & Marion Sylvester.
4. Reading "Jane" by Booth Tarkington – Marion Sylvester.
February 27, 1920- The Travelers, whilst primarily a study club, need occasional recreation and the most brilliant social event of the new year took place Monday evening February 23 when they entertained their husbands and guests at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester on Broadway.
Upwards of 90 were present but the spacious rooms of this perfectly appointed home accommodated all without the slightest degree of discomfort to anyone.
Artistically arranged potted plants, cut flowers, and the pretty gowns worn by the ladies gave the assemblage a distinctly festive appearance.
Guests arrived about 6 o’clock and were received by Mrs. T. J. Moore and enjoyed an hour of social merriment. Promptly at 7 o’clock the French doors leading to the dining room were thrown open by Mrs. E. L. Sylvester. Dinner was announced by Mrs. E. W. Schwanbeck and the President, Mrs. B. F. Nichols, led the way.
The exquisite taste shown in the arrangement of the tables, the unique and efficient serving of good things, for with Travelers are justly famous reflected very creditably on the committee in charge, Mesdames Wichman, E. L. Sylvester, Moore, Bateman, Walker and Woodcock.

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