CATHOLIC CHURCH AT MENTZ TO COST $12,000, IS REPORT(Eagle Lake Headlight) Father F. J. Klass informs the Headlight that bids will be opened next Monday night, Aug. 19, for the construction of the new Catholic Church at Mentz. The building committee is composed of L. J. Braden, L.C. Hennecke, W. F. Helfrich, H. F. Braden and Jake Blanchardt. The building is to be a frame structure and will cost about $6000, without interior furnishings. After bids are awarded about two weeks’ grace will be allowed for assembling materials, etc. It is expected that the edifice will be completed in about 60 working days. There will be three special services connected with the erection of the church, the first will be a ground breaking ceremony, later the service of the laying of the corner stone, dates to be announced later. About November 1, the ceremonial of the Blessing of the Church and home coming day will be celebrated. When complete, with all interior furnishings the new church will represent an expenditure of $12,000. Miss Hilda Willms of Columbus is the architect. |