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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
5
Community notices warn not to use power mowers as toys and to submit notices by noon four business days before events. The piece lists safety tips for operating riding mowers, cleaning debris, checking for hidden hazards, proper starting and stopping, oil and fuel practices, and winterizing including draining fuel and running dry.
The article offers strawberry bed renewal steps and fertilization guidance, advising two thirds plant removal, tops cut, and 25 pounds of 5-10-10 fertilizer per 1000 square feet. It then covers lawn insect control with common insecticides and ends with mum pinching tips and a Penn State floriculture course announcement. It notes the Pan American highway opening in 1961 and travel possibility to Panama City, subject to Costa Rica gaps.
Branca Folcratt and Catharine Adams led the slate elected to two year terms with Mrs Norma DeCina as vice chair, Mrs Ann Kelly as secretary set alongside treasurer. The group named others to officers roles for continuity.
The Civic Association of Chester Township to sponsor its annual Fourth of July barbecue at 13th and Engle Streets starting at noon with Mrs. Hilda Canada as chairwoman and a committee including Mrs. Mabel Thompkins and others. The Tenants Council meets July 2 at Clarence Van Dyke Jr.’s home. Clarence Van Dyke Jr. noted for a civilian award with a $1 cash prize and four years in the Air Force. Thorpe enlists in the Air Force for basic training in Texas. A bazaar for Honey Comb UAME Church in Media is set for Saturday. Bible School closing exercises at St Luke’s Community Christian Church in Shester. Busy Bee Club to sponsor a rummage sale at 524 W. 3rd St Chester.
Ridley Township Business Association outlines picnic at Moon at Spring Lake Farm Cord with events for children from 1 to 5 pm. Stanley Scott Jr leads planning meeting July 8 at 905 Saville Ave Eddystone. Co chairs are Daniel Zappacosta and Pat Carzo. Other members invited. bus transportation planned for activities.
Dividend payout set for OFee stock payable August 1 to stockholders of record at close of business July 10. Dividends: $4.17 per share on 4.68 percent series, $110 per share on 4.4 percent series, $1,074 per share on 4.3 percent series, and 93 cents per share on 3.8 percent series.
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