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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1966
Page
20
Miss Laurie T. Pascal, born in DeWitt and living in Humboldt, celebrated her 100th birthday on March 27. She is the oldest living alumnus of Cornell college and devoted her life to teaching high school students.
The article describes Dutch meal habits emphasizing hearty winter dishes like Snert and Hutspot, shows the international use of Dutch produce from Limburg to Zeeland, and notes popular eateries and street hapje culture. It highlights herring etiquette, snacks like pannekoek, and a caution about fatty foods.
A Des Moines Social Security District Office representative will be in the Pella Public Safety Building auditorium May 17 from 9 30 a m to noon for residents seeking information or services on Federal Old-Age and Disability programs.
C L Willig of Central College English Department takes first place in the Adult division of the Iowa Poetry Association contest. His poem John Milams Swamp will be published in the Lyrical Iowa 21st edition, an annual Iowa poetry anthology released in fall.
ASCS announces a new beautification practice under the 1966 Town Agricultural Conservation Program. The cost share covers earthmoving, tree and brush removal, planting, seed, fertilizer, and limestone with rates up to 60 percent and specific per unit amounts. Interested farmers should contact the county office for details.
Sam Sedrel born June 1 1888 in Marion County near Otley Iowa married Clara Clark August 12 1908 near Olivet Mahaska County. He farmed near Otley Leighton then Pella moved 1927 died April 30 1966 at Pella Community Hospital aged 77 10 29 with services May 3 1966 at Van Dyk Duven Chapel Oakwood Cemetery Pella.
Helen Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Smith Route 2 New Sharon was honored at Cornell College Student Recognition Day Convocation. She received the Alice Gehant Absher Scholarship awarded by Mr and Mrs Arthur Gehant presented through the history department. She also earned a Senior Fellowship in Human.
A note on settled annual projects shows juniors exhibiting unusual achievement and interest in the subject area. The initiative and responsibility in carrying out independent work point to future scholarly potential. The fellowships were created and supported by a special gift from the Carnegie Corporation in New York.
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