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Portland and Burt Community Notes Spread Wide
A batch of social mentions from Portland and Burt covers visits from G G Fox, Martin Larsen, Miss Amy Secbler, Kingsdorf and family, Will Blake, Din Paine, Milo Elwell, WW Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Mann, Miss Emma Dingier, Tillie Puts, and many others. Neighborly gatherings, church and school events, and a recent Des Moines fishing outing highlight a lively week in the area. The marriage of Miss Fannie E Madson to Stunt D Saunders in Burt is noted with ceremony and reception details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Kingsdorf
Will’ Blake
Burt
Din Paine
Nellie Stair
Apel
Wadson
Fannie E. Madson
Stunt D. Saunders
Eagle Grove
IX. J. McAuley
Audsung