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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1966
Page
2
Garden column advices on selecting Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues for lawns, comparing Merion and other bluegrasses, and warning against coarse tall fescues, ryegrasses, and filler seeds. It covers seed rates, soil prep, sowing pattern, watering, and cost efficiency for home lawns.
A pithy maxim underscores social memory for correctness. The quote contrasts lasting memory of errors with fleeting recall of right actions, reflecting how public perception lingers on missteps while successes fade from attention.
A home improvement tip suggests using translucent plastic panels set in dark-stained Douglas fir frames to create yard dividers or privacy screens. The approach combines lightweight panels with sturdy wood for an inexpensive separations solution suitable for outdoor use.
Real estate transactions listed show Mr and Mrs B R Sands selling 1022 Eastern Drive SE to Mr and Mrs David N Etienne for Sept 1 possession as they relocate from Northbrook NL. Lemon and Co. handled the sale in cooperation with John Zachar Jr and Co. and multiple other sales followed.
Real estate notices show Joseph J. Bousek selling his former residence at 538 Forest Drive SE to Mr. and Mrs. William E. Mangas of Springville for September 1 possession. The Ealy firm bought 886 Fourteenth Street NE from the estate of Joseph F. Hynes. Robert L. Welsh sold 804 Fifteenth Street SE to James R. Jack of Dubuque for September 3 possession. George R. Stickley sold 1702 Fourteenth Avenue SW to Bob Bengtson for September 1 possession.
Mr and Mrs John A Wilson of 1492 Miami drive NE will occupy the house under construction at 2705 Tanager drive NE in October. The project is by Crissinger Construction Co.
Mr and Mrs Lee Ramsey of 5001 First Avenue SW will take occupancy in September of their new house at 1007 Belmont Parkway NW under construction by Warren Larson Construction Co.
A compiled list of permits shows multiple contractors filing for new garages, dwellings, and commercial work. Notable entries include Sattler Construction Co for a new dwelling at 1715 Hillside Dr NW at 15526 dollars and Klinger Construction Co for a new garage at 3421 Sunny Dale St NW for 12480 dollars, among many others detailing addresses and project costs.
Frank Cizek and wife acquire a new house at 2230 Deborah drive SW from Ideal Building Co with possession Oct 1, sale by Gardner and Co. Alexander G. Riddles and wife buy acreage at 2406 Eighteenth street SW for Sept 1 possession from Isabella Kunzmann. Charles W. Avis and wife purchase new house at 2234 C street SW from Ideal Building Co with Sept 1 possession. Roger Allen Prasil and wife take Avis residence at 1007 Seventeenth street SW for Sept 1, sale by Gardner and Co in cooperation with Tom Siamis.
In hot dry weather blossoms mature daily on many flowers. Removing the dead blossoms helps to continue bloom and may prevent disease from starting, says Craig S. Oliver an ornamental horticulturist at Pennsylvania State University.
Archaeologists uncovered urban tract houses dating to about 900 B C along the Jordan River. The dwellings covered roughly 700 square feet, featured five foot wide streets, and were built from mud bricks and wood.
Mr and Mrs Adrian Burlingham Lake Macbride sold their former residence at 1272 Thirty third street SE to Mr and Mrs Donald Showell of Alexandria Minnesota for Sept 1 possession. The sale was by Bickel and Byers.
St Louis dispatch reports Nelson Russell University of Missouri extension chief agent advises rubber plants should avoid direct sun. Water thoroughly then let soil surface dry before watering again to allow air to reach roots. Plants require good light but not full sun.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Mortier plan a move this week from 245 Twenty-third Street NW to a newly built residence at 2613 Southland Street NW, constructed by Shepard Construction Co.
Kazimour Farm and Orchards of Cedar Rapids captured the Iowa Fruit Growers trophy at the Iowa State Fair for the third straight year and were named Premier Exhibitor for the northern district. They won Sweepstakes awards in Cortland Sharon Secor Red Robin and Golden Delicious classes, plus numerous firsts across apple, peach, and tray varieties including Beacon Golden Delicious Red Delicious Grimes Golden Jonadel Jonathan McIntosh Sharon Wealthy Secor Blaze Duchess.
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