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Weekly Visits With Friends in Town and Country
Mrs. Marion Porter, nearly 80, shares life in Pella with 11 children and a large extended family. The article recalls visits by Albert Lea residents Mr. and Mrs. P A Van Ryswyk and describes family history, language roots, and long-time community ties. Mrs Porter, a Baptist, enjoys radio sermons and reflects on faith and modern church life amid aging and health limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. van Ryswyk
P. A.van Ryswyk
Albert Lea
Binn
J. Vander Bede
Main Street
van Ryswyk
Arie van Ryswyk
Vander Lyde
Henry
Grace
Frank Wiclard
Central College A
Glee
Vander Syde
Paldren
Frank Brom
Hubert Vander Syde
Pella
P. M. van Gorp
Roy Andewi
van Gorp
van Ryswyk Lef
Albert Tea
Minn
Marion Porter
Porter
Gament
Mr. Porter
Mark Shaw
Monroe
Walter Porter
Leftbridge
Canada
Shaw
P. van Ryswyk
Albert Lea, Minn
J. Vander Syde
Paul
Mildred
Lester
Vernon
Darlene
Arnold
Raymond