Neighbors host farewell party for Keuning couple
In a warm Feb 2 gathering, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Keuning were honored with a surprise farewell after 18 years in the neighborhood as they plan to move to Pella. Attendees shared lunch, sang, and discussed community matters, including a proposed 4 H camp near Des Moines and a new pledge to open meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Keuning
Pella
Ben Walster
Junella
Betty
Peter Bogaard
Minnie
Carrie
Lawrence Colyn
John van Zemeren
Thomas Robb
Norman Vanden Baard
Ralph Ver Ploey
van Haalen
Des Moines
Census Jobs Open in Des Moines Area
Applicants for 17th Decennial Census enumerator posts must pass oral and written tests. Clyde E. Herring, district supervisor, reports about 500 applications for five positions, with veterans given preference if other qualifications are met. Requirements include U.S. citizenship, good health, high school completion, ages 21 to 65, and ability to sustain four weeks before pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clyde E. Herring
United States Bureau of Census
United States
Birthday Remembrances At Home For The Aged February 3
The Home for the Aged marked birthdays for R Van Dyk aged 86 and Mrs Willem Den Hartog aged 84. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Vos and Mr and Mrs C L Kruseman with son Ralph, Mrs Maggie Van Zee, Mrs Tukker to Mrs H Vander Wilt, and others visiting families such as M Van Gorp and Bill Rempe of Leighton. Rillahan visited Des Moines and multiple family groups visited Rut Leydens and Langstraat families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. van Dyk
Willem den Hartog
John Vos
C. L. Kruseman
Ralph
M. van Gorp
Maggie van Zee
Tukker
H. Vander Wilt
Minnie Rillahan
Ed van Gorp
Nieburg
Theresa
Bill Rempe
Leighton
Rillahan
Des Moines
C. Vander Veer
Greyhound Unveils 1950 Vacation Folders for Planning
Greyhound Lines announced release of travel folders for 1950 offering day by day itineraries across Pacific Coast, Yellowstone, and other regions. Folders feature photos and sketches, include hotel, transport, and sightseeing details with no extra charges. Available free at Greyhound depots or by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Nihart
Overland
Greyhound Lines
Greyhound
West Coast
New York City
National Parks
Canada
Maska
Mexico
Ature Greyhound
Anamerica
Portland
Blue Mountains
Oregon
Columbia River Gorge
City of Roses
Waston Park
Redwood Highway
Golden Gate Bridge
Mt. Hood
Falls
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone
Glen Nihart
Visit Notes and Local Social Roundup
Street entries list visitors including Langstraat Klein Den Hartog and Van Vliet families. The Cru saders Male Quartet from Third Reformed Church performed Feb 6 with singer Mary Jane Menninga. Dries Vander Wal improving. Willem Den Hartog went to Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa Feb 3 for treatments. Mrs Hesslinga of OsKaloosa visited Van Heukelom family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Menninga
Frank Bakker
Arnold Bogaards
Ray Gosselink
Mary Jane Menninga
Dries Vander Wal
Willem den Hartog
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Frank Hesslinga
Albert van Heukelom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lake Prairie
TER Louws
N.N
Ter Louw
Mrs
N. Main
Philathea
Pel- In Baptist Church
Veda Mensch
Cecyle Vander Beck
Eva van Toorn
Hattie Vander Meulen
Edith Bevan
Arthur Bus
Beulah van Maaren
Donald van Halen
Arthur Rus
Henry Dykstra
Forrest Roorda
Bill van Zante
Donald Toom
Ralph Vander Linden
Lester Ter Louw
John Ver Meer
Gysbert van Weelden
J. Ver Meer
van Wyk
van Maaren
G. C. van Maaren
Sara Mae
Alfred
Gerrit van Haalen
Geraldine van Haasten
LaVelma de Penning
Delwin Vander Linden
Dorothy van Zante
Willis M. Vander Voort
Id Bogaards
Johnnie de Ronde
Lyle Ryan
Donna’ van Haalen
Junella Olivier
Thelma Grandia
Artie Ruth van Wyke
Betty Heyveld
Michigan
Photo
Kelly Studio
Marcia
J. J. Goody
Sully
Joelne Spykerman
Albert Spykerman
Holland
Michi T the Goody
Greyhound Bus
San Francisco
Presidio
Golden Gate Park
Chef House
TF Rocks
Twin Peaks
Chinatown
California
Utah
Jcan
Cavalry of
Los Angeles
Mecca
City Angels
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica Beach
Pasadena
Huntington Library and Museum
Salt Lake City
Yellowstone Park
Hue National Park
Old Sweden Church
Wilmington
Delaware
Pella, Iowa
Authorized
General
Electric
Orenoe
Hudson Garage
Schipper Bros. & van Zetten Implement Co
Don J. van Gorp
Mor
Pella Wallpaper & Paint Store
West Side Square
Commodore
America
Hudson
Hero
Dax
Hudson's
Super-Matic Priver
Customs
Iowa
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