Portland News Notes From Whittemore and Area
Obituary reports 18 year old Craig Zimametizian dies at home after a lengthy illness. Funeral held Thursday at Lutheran Church in Whittemore with family and local relatives present. Various neighbors and friends share visits and dinners, including Misses and Mrs families, and community social notes mention the Four Corner Social Club meeting on October 4 at Mrs Stewart's home with plant exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Pitch
Roxrane
Judy
Paul Krueger
Lawrence
Craig Zimametizian
Luthreran
Whittemore
Craig
Martin Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Fitch
al Z
Krueger
Egaliter
Wilis Hime
Iowa City
Rome
Donald Ringsdort
Clarence Selfeld
Verner Lau
Klemime
Minnie Larsen
Glen Larsen
Hazel Carroll
Community Notes Highlight Local Visit and Farewell Plans
A town club, answering by ten members, sang Home on the Range then set a farewell for Mr and Mrs Herbert Nelson moving to Lone Rock on November 1. A party is planned for October 22 at Portland Community Hall with invitations organized for nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Nelson
Lone Hoek
Portland
Donald Ridgsdorf
Hazel Carroll
Virgil Schrader
Ray Grover
West Covina
Cal
Merta Wallace
Marie Grover
Algona
A. L
Des Moines
Tony ‘Yandl
Mennet Trunkhill
Catherine
Charles
Tommy
John Jennings
Sexton
Chester Smith
Hugh Williams
Tony Jandl
John Miller
Elizabeth Kenned
Ray Fitch
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Ella, Sigsbee
Joe Kopen
Estherville
P. W. Marlow
Lem Marlow
Lone Rock
Harlow
St Ann’s Hospital
Clarence Cunninghame
Elmore
Bernard and Chas
Phelps
Levant Moore
Leona Haase
Cisire Moore
Dolliver
Clara Marlow
Burt
George Harms
Marlow
Redfield
5.D
Lawrence Govern
Union Slough Refuge Breeding Waterfowl Study Summary
The Union Slough Refuge reports May completion of two conservation ponds now hosting nesting pairs. Harold Princh aided nest studies finding 41 blue winged teal and 7 mallard nests. 34% teal and 85% mallard hatched, above national averages. Wood duck broods began June 2 with multiple species observed. total wood duck population estimated at 523 on the refuge. Administrative changes include Clerk typist Peri Deck resigning and replacement by Mrs Fern Boekelman. Boyken named as replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Slough
Bil Boykert
Harold Princh
Sulot
Errington
Weller
Waller
Is.a
Willian
Bureow
Oidwiat
Winona
Minn
Dover
Dale Hert
Peri
Stadey
Mrs Tohrison Celebrates 158th Birthday in America
Mrs Tohrison, a Swedish immigrant who arrived in 158, celebrated her 08th birthday in America. She bakes bread and pastries and manages household tasks including cooking and cleaning for the family.
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Hesex
Mra
Tohrison
America
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