Woman served rural poor in rural Douglas, Edgar counties

BROCTON – Helen Taylor, founder of the House of Refuge mission near Brocton, always told people you don't have to look far to find someone in need. It was especially true of Sister Helen, as she was called, because people in need seemed to always find her.

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