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Local notes from Algona area echo community life and travel
The item highlights visits by Wirties family and neighbors, Perry Town connections, and small town events. It notes residents touring Des Moines, Britt, and Ames, family news, local marriages, illnesses, and civil matters. Also mentions road bond talks, a mayoral resignation, school reports, and a Beaman teacher’s long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming
Grace Wirthig
Emerson
George @Beaver
John Emerton
Titonia
Jas
J. Laveen
Portland Township
Surrey
N. D
Larsen
Surray
Denton
Cass ‘Lake
Minn
Jbig
Armani
Halcyon