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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1961
Page
5
Aunt Fran reflects on the charm of the front porch as a family gathering hub and shares a cherished custard pie recipe. The piece recalls warm memories, contrasts old and new homes, and provides a detailed, tested method for a crisp crust and creamy filling.
The 1804 United States silver dollar is described as extremely valuable with around 19,570 minted originally and all but seven lost at sea. The note hints at a high potential payoff for collectors who possess such a coin.
Extension experts urge home gardeners to fertilize ornamental and shade trees to combat poor soil. Apply nitrogen based on trunk diameter, with 10-6-4 or 10-8-6 formulas. For small trees, spread fertilizer evenly. larger trees need holes drilled 18 inches deep.
Muriel Ann Mullins of Monroe to John Vroom of Pella announced. Sally Karen Haugen of Ames to Darrel A. De Reus of Leighton announced. Both couples are Iowa State University students. Also vacation safety tips note common injuries and prevention during travel season.
Newton News reports the birth of Jay Denise Summers to Mrs. Darlene Van Hall Summers at Skiff Memorial Hospital. The story notes the mother’s former name and records local family and community happenings including hospital visits, church events, and a 26th wedding anniversary celebration in Reasner with a detailed guest list and decorations.
Mr and Mrs John Wouda of Sully announce the engagement of their daughter Sheryl Lynn to Adrian Rozenboom son of Mr and Mrs John Rozenboom of 1011 East First Street Pella.
Congressman John Kyle spoke at a joint Knoxville and Pella Rotary meeting at First Methodist Church. He criticized relying on more money to solve problems, warning about Laos Cuba delinquency unemployment highway deaths and the national debt while noting potential inclusion of Marion county in the new fourth district.
The Pella Chronicle notes that Fred Whalley will start as president on July 1 and receive the past president pin from Reith. New Knoxville Club officers are Bill Dunshee as president Don Whitlock as vice president Cecil Galvin as secretary and Dr. Andrews as treasurer.
A guide from the Institute for Safer Living urges vacationers to carry a first aid kit and learn basic first aid. It notes injuries are common on trips and advises packing sterile gauze, bandages, compresses, poison ivy lotion, suntan lotion, burn ointment, and adhesive tape in a firm container.
A 15 inch snapping turtle was found in Robert Patterson's front yard near Albia. Patterson tied the turtle with a rope, but it chewed free. The animal escaped again when placed in a tub with a board and about 50 pounds of rock on top.
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