Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 December 1902 — Catholic Church Fair. [ARTICLE]

Catholic Church Fair.

The congregation of St. Augustine’s Oatholic church will hold a church fair beginning Tuesday, Dec. 9th, and lasting until the next Saturday evening. It will be held in some business room in town, if such can be secured, if not, then at the new parochial school building. Among the features will be several popularity contests, namely: George Strickfaden vs. Will Donnelly; prize, a gold watch. For the young men, Charley Macklenberg vs. John Kolhoff; prize not yet selected. For the ladies, Mrs. Henry Hildebrand vs. Mrs. Ellen Robinson; prize a fine piece of furniture.