Manchester Democrat., 1919-04-30
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Of THE PAST week
MERTON J. KLAUS ACCEPTS POSI-
TION IN BANK AT CHARLES
CITY.
ITEMS OF A PERSONAL NATURE
Rev. John Taylor Returns from France
After More than Years Work
as "Y" Secretary.

Merton ]. Klaus, former county
auditor, leaves today for Charles City,
where he has accepted fine position
in the Security Trust and Savings bank.
For some time Mr.. Klaus was mem-
Der of the Exemption Board of Della
ware county, and during that time he
formed a wide acquaintance with the
people Of the county. Last summer he
resigned as member of the board and
auditor to enter the officers training
school at Louisville, Kentucky, and
completed his training there just about
the time the armistice was signed.
During the winter months he has had
charge Of the general store Of his
uncle, Hon. S. w. Klaus, while he was
attending the sessions Of the legisla-
ture In Mr.. Klaus the Charles City
bank secures the services of one Of
the finest and most straightforward
young men that we know Of. "Mert"
is a prince of fellow and here's wish
ing him success in his new line Of
work.
All boys and girls Of the 7th and
Sth grades Of the city, towns and con-
solidated schools are eligible to enter
the milk essay contest. Prizes are
offered for best essay on milk as a
food" in each school building, coun-
ty and state. This is part of the
national health campaign. Boys and
girls ask your teacher about it and
register before May 10th. Some one
from this county where there are good
dairy interests ought to take the state
prize County Superintendent Ottilie
and Home Demonstration Agent Grace
N. Matthews, are cooperating in put
ting this contest before the boys and
girls,
Mrs. A. B. Carhart returned last
Sunday night from her visit in the
east. She spent most OF the winter
with her mother in Philadelphia. Her
return to Manchester was considerably
delayed by a five weeks illness, from
| which she has not fully recovered.
She reports the problem of the unem-
ployed as being very serious in all the
eastern cities, resulting in huge bread
lines, looting, robbery and all sorts OF
depradations. Her many friends in
Manchester are glad to welcome her
back to her home.
The Democrat is under obligations
to Rev. w. J. Suckow, for his very able
assistance in doing the local work
for us this week, while the boss
is operating the linotype machine.
While the good people of this COM
munity were attending Divine worship
last Sunday our journeyman printer
spent the hours in killing" several
pints of East Dubuque booze, with the
result that Monday morning we were
again short on help.
The Women's Division Of the Farm
Bureau met on Saturday afternoon for
the regular monthly meeting at which
time officers for the new year were
elected. Very few changes were made
in the organization. The women met
at noon in the Home Demonstration
Agents office where picnic lunch
was enjoyed. All felt it such worth
while meeting they decided to hold
them regularly each month.
The W. c. T. U. realized 1882
from their sale of baked goods last
week, and desire to thank all those
who contributed to the success OF the
undertaking. They will hold another
sale at Schacherer & Kramers store
on Saturday, May 10th. More definite
announcement will be made next week.
On another page of this issue ap-
pears the advertisement OF Herman
Little telling our readers some OF the
many good points Of the Oldsmobile
Economy truck. Anyone contemplate
ing the purchase Of general utility
truck will do we'll to see Mr.. Little
before making a decision.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the U. B. Church will meet
with Mrs. Ward Walston next Tues
day afternoon, May 9Th. An interesting
program will be given after which re-
freshments will be served. ALL men,
bers are urged to be present and all
others are welcom.
On page five appears the large ad-
vertisement of Gildner Bros, which
is mighty timely and contains some
good suggestions relative to the Vic
tory Bond drive which starts in this
county tomorrow. You should read
the advertisement.
Mrs Laura Taylor left Monday af
ternoon for Chicago where she met
her husband. Rev. John Taylor, who
has just returned from France. Rev.
and Mrs. Taylor will return to Man
chester this evening.
Miss Grace N. Matthews, Home
Demonstration Agent for this county
spent one day in Earlville last week
starting a canning club and giving
information on pressure cookers.
Mrs. w. A. Montgomery left on
Monday afternoon for Rockford, Illi-
nois, where she will spend several
days with her father.
| Read what Frank j. Keiser has to
say about two sound investments. All
of our readers should read his adver-
tisement carefully.
| Mrs. E. M. Carr is entertaining the
Rosary Society of St Mary's church
at her home this afternoon