Manchester Democrat., 1921-03-30
COLESBURG

COLESBURG
The Evangelistic meetings now IN
progress at the M. E. church Will con-
tinue each evening this week except
Saturday evening. All are earnestly
requested to attend. At the close OF
the service Monday evening a busi-
ness meeting Of the Brotherhood will
be held.
Miss Pearl Schenke united with the
M. E. church Sunday having been on
probation in the Emmanuel M. f.
church. The rite of baptism was ad-
ministered to large class Of children
and young people, who were then re-
ceived as probationary members. The
class will meet each Thursday eve
ming for instruction and will be under
the leadership of Mrs. W. M. Lemen
and Mrs. E. F. Irmscher.
The Zion Missionary Society will
meet with Mrs. H. H. Koeneke Thurs
day afternoon, April 7th. The follow
ing Thursday, April 14th the local
w. F. NJ. S. will lhold the regular
monthly meeting with Mrs. W. $.
Shaffer.
Mrs. A. B. Landis has been i'll the
past week with an attack OF the
grippe. but is better now.
Russell Landis and Elmer Brock
meier came home from Ames Wednes-
day evening for the Easter vacation
They are students Of the State Agri-
cultural College. a, ...
Miss Louisa Bristol has partially
recovered from a recent serious Ill
ness and her nurse Mrs. Carrie Funk
has returned home. Miss Vera kraus
is attending to her household duties.
Mrs. Elwood Funk has been having
serious ear trouble of late. from which
she has suffered greatly.
Miss Elverna Kuhlman. who Is at
tending the U. I. U. at Fayette was
at home for Easter.
Mrs. L. W. Maxwell and baby Alino
came up from Turkey River Wednes-
day and remained over Sunday with
friends.
Colony Rebekah lodge celebrated
the 5Oth anniversary Of the Rebekah
fraternity in Iowa, at their hall last
Wednesday evening. Following the reg
ular meeting, very entertaining
program was put on. after which
luncheon was served. The inclemen'
weather prevented many from COM
ing. who, otherwise would have been
there. A pleasant time Is reported
by those in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Lands made
auto trip to Greeley Wednesday eve
ming and encountered slippery roads
on the return trip.
Maurice and Roderick Kocher were
given surprise parties by their boy
friends last week. by way OF rare
we'll as they are about to remove with
their parents to Northern Wisconsin
Colesburg friends extend best wlshes
for happiness and success in their
new home.
Mrs. John Schrunk was at Wood
recently to see her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Rulon who have returned
from spending the winter in Califor'
mia. During their absence the family
car, which had been left in the gar
age, was stripped Of wheels, spark
plugs,-in fact all parts that could
he removed leaving the bare skeleton
of car. This was surely mean trick
10 say the least, and should the thie1
be comprehended the extreme penalty
will no doubt be given.
Miss Louise Bush who is teaching
at Olin, Iowa, was at home for Easter
Mrs. M. A. Hodges has returned
IN her home here, having spent the
winter with relatives at Oelwein, Ne"
Hampton and Almoral.
Doyle Oldham is nursing very
lame arm as the result Of being KICK
ed by COW.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. White were al
the home of Mrs. VIM. Matusch over
Edsewood way Wednesday, and or
Thursday attended the funeral ser
vices of VIM. Matusch at Manchester
Mrs. Matusch and Mrs. Schuler are
sisters of Jos. White of this place. ant
daughters of s. S. White, late Of Elk
port.
Mrs. J. W. Buffers was given
birthday party at her home Tuesday
evening, ard was presented with
nice gift by her friends. Refreshment!
were served and a pleasant evening
spent.
Miss Martha Mitzner who is teach
ing at McGregor was a weekend Visi
tor at the home of her mother here.
Fred Knee, who has been employed
in the railroad shops at Oelwein fol
some time met with an accident ther'
last week, and on Saturday returned
to his home here to remain whil
recovering. His foot was badly hur
by some heavy object falling upon II
and he has to use crutches in gett
ing along. Here's hoping the injuret
Jaember heals rapidly.