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Weekly Visits With Friends in Town and Country
Albert van Donselaar reflects on farm life near Pella, recounting a visit to his home, hospital stay, and neighbors helping husk corn during his illness. The piece notes family moves to town, a robbery at their home, and the couple’s purchase of the farm, with fond memories of community support and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert van Donselaar
P.A. van Donselaar
Noutheast
Pella
Albert
Des Moines
van Donselaar
Gerrit Marinus
Mr. Marinus
Peter Vander Haar
Van
Donselant
Bert Rodlofsen
Bert
Albert van Don
Cornelia
J. M. Gosselink
Anna
John J. Buwalda
Alfred Gosselink
Mr. van Donselaar
Antonia de Cook
Grace
William van Sant
Leona
Gysbert Ver Meer
Chronicle
Bert van Donselaar
van Don
Valere of
Gerrit Kuiper
Luke Schakel
P. A. van Donselaar
Third Street
de Kock
Grace van Donselaar
John van Andel
Gys Ver Meer
Holland