Weekly Visits With Friends in Town and Country
In October a visit to three families near Oskaloosa focuses on Reuben Thomassen Connie De Jong and Pete Groenendyk. The Thomassens live five miles west on highway 168 with De Haan and Bloem properties nearby. The piece covers crops births, family histories, minor mishaps and a stolen car incident, plus De Jong’s move to farm life and a daughter named Glenda Beth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Thomassen
Connie de Jong
Pete Groenendyk
Simon de Haan
Oskaloosa
Mr. de Haan
van Else
Pete Bloem
Mr. and
Bloem
Den
Jacob de Haan
de Jong
Leighton
Pella H. S
Pella
M. J. Thomassen
East Town
Florence de Haan
J \ir
Highway 163
Mrs. Reuben Thomassen
Farmhouse Near New Built Home Attracts Attention
The house on the farm is nearly new and appears to be recently built, dated not more than 12 or 14 years ago. It follows a modern plan and is described as very beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Mr. Thomassen
Connie de Jong
Leighton
Will Vander Voort
Gholson Heads Knoxville Legion Officers Installed
The Vist post held its annual election of officers at Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening. New officers include Gholson as commander and Ned Ashton as vice commander, with Barry as chaplain and Palmer as at arms. A special installation is planned in two weeks with Ellis of Valley Junction installing officer and Lampheer as guest. Rumors circulate about reviving the Baty-Tucker Drum and Bushe Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baty-Tucker Legion Vist
Mmmorial
B. O H. Gholson
Ned Ashton
Earcy
Roy Pine
Juior
Barry
Bill Palmer
Walter Kester
Y Collins
Howard’ Ryehard
J. B. White
Utive
Nila
Ellis
Valley Junction
Jack Lampheer
Baldwin-Patterson Legion
Des Moines
Halloween Fun Prompts Party Prep at The Book Shop
Halloween is near and plans for parties are on. The Book Shop offers place cards invitations masks and decorations to outfit a spooky celebration. Visit for a ready supply and timely advice on festive details.
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R. Thomassen
Coop
de Jong P
Thomassen
Henrietta
Peggy
Henri
Seri
Pam
Thom
Gerrit de Jong
Elizabeth Mershuizen
Dick Michmerthuizen
Little Mise
Glenda Beth
Black Oak School No. 6
Cornie DE Jong
Connie de Jom
Baby
Leighton Road
Will van de Voort
Yelte de Jong
Albert
Walter Steenbock
Elizabeth Michmershuizen
PD. Michmershuizen
John Schortinghuis
Holland
Mich
William
John
Nick Michmershuizen
United States
Roosevelt
London
Insurance Company
Paris
U. S
Landon
Mittee
Landon O
Landon Landon OD
Gholson
Knoxville Legion
Hallowe'en
Minneapolis
Marion County
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