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Portland city social notes and area visits summary
Portland News recaps many local visits and gatherings. Families from Burt Bancroft and Algona hosted dinners and house warmings while 4H clubs held meetings and planned events. Community members joined church and club activities as they shared meals and birthdays.
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Fenton
Roger Olson
Titonka
Earl Zwiefel
Raymond Carlson
Burt
Norman Carlson
Algona
Richard Trunkhill
Chuck Jandk
Titonia
Fort Dodge
Grace Trenary
Esther Duncan
Merle Hagedorm
Bancroft
Bill Trenary
Doyle Trenary
Burt, My
Paul Tien
Bud Tienan
Mason City
Jack Thompson
Donkay
Burt Lions
Phillip Veerman
Jeri
Julie Johnson
Henry Smith
Harold Frambach
Virgie Smith
Stanley Ruse
Letts
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