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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1978
Page
2
Last-minute Santas shopped in Cedar Rapids with clear skies aiding a heavy Sunday. Shoppers carried many packages at Lindale Mall while stores planned post holiday sales and late hours Tuesday to meet gift exchange demand.
Story hour readings set Tuesday 7 to 7 30 p m in the Main Library Children’s Room at 428 Third Ave SE with no preschool story hour at Kenwood Branch. McLean Bassin Insurance moves to 526 2nd Ave SE joining Millhiser Smith Agency. Gasphol now at Allen Brothers Phillips 66 near Holiday Inn. Tire sale 15 percent off in stock open Dec 27 to 30 at R Jay Cycle Accessories 1123 3rd St SE. All Saints School games border open 6 30 Wednesday 7 15 Early Birds 51 adv. No games until Jan 4. Jordan’s Grove Baptist Church holiday wishes from Rev and Mrs Mark Riggins adv. Liebke Hoyt Jewelers buys estates diamonds gold jewelry for cash adv. J and E hats horns noise makers 364 5047 adv. Iowa Radio Supply Co closed Dec 23 and 30 adv. Seasonal greetings from family list 363 6785 adv. Siegel’s highest prices paid loans diamonds golds adv. Town House Linn Democrats Don McArtor caller adv. Recovery Group meets Wed 8 p m at Peoples Church 600 Third Ave SE public welcome adv. Cedar Rapids Auctioneer Jack Shepherd 366 6061 adv.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists its founding in 1863 and publishing details at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates and mailing policies. It notes Isaac Newton's birth on this date in 1642 and credits the Associated Press for local news republication.
James Hilborn, a 67 year old widower in New Castle, keeps a fully trimmed Christmas tree in his living room window for seven years. The pine defied nature after 1971, leading to a yearly display with gifts and lights that bring local children joy. He spends about 50 dollars annually on bulbs and welcomes visitors any time.
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