Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-08
spent Thursday evening at the home
of his father, Josiah Dimond. ~

Ben and Louis Nachtmann, Mrs
Mary Kerkhoff and son Alphonse, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Millenkamp and son Cyril
were present at the ceremonies at
tendant upon the celebration of the
first mass OF Rev. Father John Mayer,
which took place in st. Francis church
Dyersville Sunday. The young priest
who is rs years old. has just complet-
ed four years theological course in
the Sulpicion Seminary atWashington.
d. c., and was ordained to the priest
hood in the Cathedral at Baltimore,
Maryland, by Rt Rev. Bishop Corri-
gan Of Baltimore May 26th.
The Illinois Central r. r. is i'm
proving the roadbed at this place.
Some new turning posts have been
placed on the principal corners Of our
town.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Derr,
on May 31st, baby girl.
Post cards received by relatives here
state that Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Wood
are spending vacation In the Yosem-
ite Park.
Mrs. Grace Wood spent few days
with relatives in Cedar Rapids recent
ly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Deltbarn are
the parents Of baby girl.
The Memo theater closed on Satur-
day night for the season. Manager
Bennett and his family leave during
the week in their annual tent show
tour in northeastern Iowa. Mr. Ben
nett has shown some exceptionally
nice films at the Memo this season and
his patrons are loathe to have him
leave. He will return in September
and reopen the moving picture
theater.
Mrs. Richard Dimond is quite sick
ut the home OF her daughter, Mrs.
Nellie Pitcher, in Delaware. Her
husband has arrived from Nebraska to
be at her bedside. He visited rela-
lives in this place Saturday.
Rev. A. NJ. Mcintosh OF Independ-
ence preached in the M. E. church
Sunday morning, and in the evening
members Of the Epworth League re-
peated the sacred drama THE Chal-
lenge Of the Cross"
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tuition are the
of baby girl born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Wells of Manches-
ter. The latter was formerly Miss
Grace Tuition.
Mrs. Eta Hoyt Of Greeley is visit
Ing at the home Of her sister, Mrs. Ella
LeFevre.
Maybelle Burrow was the recipient
Of jolly surprise party Wednesday
evening when large number OF her
schoolmates gathered at her home to
help her celebrate her 18th birthday.
The surprise was as complete as it
proved enjoyable and at the close of
The merry-making delicious lunch
con was served. Miss Maybelle was
given number of gifts to remind
her of the happy event.
The Ladies Missionary Society Of
he Congregational church will meet
1t the farm home Of Mrs. Robert Hunt
afternoon. Leader. Mrs.
Will Gibbs A pot-luck supper will be
served.
The Almoral school closed on
Thursday with big picnic dinner.
In the afternoon a splendid program
arragned by the teacher. Della Kueh-
1le. was given.
Rev. Henry Wendt preached in Du-
,uque Sunday morning, consequently
no services were held in that church
Until evening.
Mr.. John Tegeler, prominent
Young agriculturalist Of this neigh
was united in marriage with
Miss Margaret Mayer Of Dyersville
morning. The ceremony was
performed in St. Francis church at
$50 o'clock. the ceremony and nup-
:ial mass being read by the brides
brother. Rev. Father Joe Mayer, in the
presence Of large congregation of
relatives and friends. A wedding
breakfast was served and reception
,eld at the home OF the brides parents
n Dyersville. Mr.. and Mrs. Tegeler
will reside on the groom's farm near
They were the recipients
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