Forrest L. Cummins Buys Blick's House
Mr and Mrs Frank X Dirr formerly of Chicago have purchased and possess a residence at 994 Daniels street NE previously owned by Mr and Mrs Forrest L Cummins The sale was made through Walt Blarion. The same realtor with Frutchey and Forey also sold Joe Blick's house at 63 Thirtysixth avenue SW to the Cummins. Bruce McKay and wife bought lots at 300 Thirtysixth street NE and Dalewood avenue SE and a Kenmore avenue NE lot from D E Cripps and A G Kampmeier of Chicago via Walt Elar n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank X. Dirr
Chicago
Daniels Street
Forrest L. Cummins
Walt Blarion
Frutchey and Forey
Joe Blick
Thirty-sixth Avenue
Cummins
Bruce McKay
Thirty-sixth Street
Kenmore Avenue
D. E. Cripps
Seventeenth Street
Dalewood Avenue
A. G. Kampmeier
Walt Elarn
Amaryllis Planting Tips For Homes Or Gardens
Amaryllis, a showy house plant that blooms January through May, should be housed in a pot only slightly larger than the bulb. Use a soil mix of two parts garden soil one part leaf mold or peat moss one part sand and add a tablespoon of bone meal for best results per extension horticulturist L C Grove of Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
L. C. Grove
Iowa State College
bulb planting and seasonal care instructions
The article outlines steps for planting a bulb in a pot with broken pottery for drainage and soil coverage. It describes placement in a dark 50 degree space, watering every 10 days for about seven weeks, then moving to light. After blooming, transplant to a border, resume light feeding, and store the pot dry in a basement at first frost.
Buschhusen House Sold to J W Foster
Mr and Mrs John M Buschhusen sold their bungalow at 2922 Center Point road NE to Mr and Mrs John W Foster who will take possession Feb 1. The Busshusens move into 2938 Center Point road NE which they recently purchased. The sale was handled by Fred E Collard and company. The tenants are remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Buschhusen
Center Point Road
John W. Foster
C Avenue
Buschhusen
Buschhusens
Fred E. Collard
E. H. Ladage
J Avenue Road
Duster's Grocery Store Reopens After Remodeling
Duster Brothers at 523 Third Avenue SE held a grand opening for a major remodeling turning the shop into a self serve store. The redesign adds 50 square feet, a side entrance, new shelves, a 30 foot fruit rack, and center bulk display. The Morehead Construction Co. completed the remodel under Nash Finch engineering supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duster Brothers
Third Avenue SE
Morehead Construction Company
Nash Finch Company
Charles Duster
Cedar Rapids
F Avenue NW
Peter
Leo Duster
Leonard Elias
G. G. Grover
Duster
Completion of Homes Slowed By Scarcities
DES MOINES AP reports a wide shortage of building materials across Iowa. Lumber yards lack sufficient stock for common items like two by fours, bricks are unavailable, cement blocks scarce, and windows and doors difficult to obtain. Builders shop around statewide for scarce items, delaying housing projects and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
R. H. Laird
Iowa Retail Lumbermen’s Association
Laird
Heneckes Buy 10 Acre Midway Property Near Cedar Rapids
A 10 acre improved tract at Midway, about 10 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids, was sold by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Burhow to Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Henecke. The sellers have moved to a farm near Almora Minnesota. The sale was handled by C. M. Hatfield and company. Erma Gillen sold her house at 809 Second Avenue SW to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Roudabush. Willard Rice and family, moving toward Los Angeles, sold their home at 513 Nineteenth Street SE to Mr. and Mrs. Verne A. Pangborn, newly relocated from Iowa City for Coe College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd C. Burhow
le Roy Henecke
Second Street
Burhow
Almora
Minn
C. M. Hatfield and Company
Erma Gillen
Fourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Thomas Roudabush
Sixth Street
Willard Rice
Los Angeles
Calif
Nineteenth Street
Verne A. Pangborn
Iowa City
Pangborn
Coe College
Horton’s Frozen Food Locker Expanded for Retail Center
Footings were poured last week for an 18 by 26 foot extension on the W. C. Horton and Sons frozen food locker. The addition will house a frozen food retail center. A 10 by 10 foot sharp freez er room is also under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
W. C. Horton and Sons
Square House With Built In Garage Photo Feature
An article notes a square designed home by Alden R Naw of Midland Michigan built for about 7000 dollars. It features a full basement under the house except the garage and flexible layouts including a garage that could become a playroom laundry or workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alden R
Midland Mich
Dow
Cedar Rapids Building Permits Show Various Dwellings Remodels
Cedar Rapids issue lists permits for numerous residents and firms. Glenn Downing Marty Niffenegger Gordon Van Tine Oscar Lundquist and others file for new homes repairs and remodeling with values ranging from 50 to 8 000 dollars. Titles include dwelling construction rehabilitation and foundation work across NE SE NW SW sectors and commercial remodels with several specific addresses and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Downing
Thirty-second Street
D Avenue
Roy Niffenegger
Twenty-seventh Street
Gordon van Tine Company
Lessee
First Avenue
Oscar Lundquist
Coman
Third Avenue
Warner-LeMont Printers
Second Avenue
Leo E. Biskup
Mt. Vernon Road
Chester E. Reesink
Thirty-fifth Street
Francis Rothenhoefer
Kenmore Street
James D. Moyer
Fourteenth Street
H. K. Staub
Twenty-ninth
Glass block panels replace worn windows in kitchens and baths
Decorative and functional panels of glass block are widely used to replace worn-out windows in kitchens and bathrooms, providing light diffusion and privacy while enhancing style.
Eleven Fire Safety Rules For Homes
A National Fire Protection Association study urges fire safe homes to cut losses and outlines 11 rules. Key points cover safe heating, chimneys, fire resistant roofs, fire stops, proper wiring, kitchen clearance, inspection, fire protection devices, careful behavior, and access to public fire protection when choosing a site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Fire Protection Association
America
Cooks Range
Closet for Chore Clothes Suggested by ISU Home Economists
Indoor improvements for winter weather include a closet for chore clothes built near a rear door and wash basin in a well heated nook to keep clothing warm. Ensure good ventilation and add a ventilated shoe rack if desired. tailor features to family needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Strickland to Report on Iowa Real Estate Meet
Glenn Strickland will report on the recent Iowa Real Estate association directors meeting. The update comes at a Cedar Rapids luncheon of the Cedar Rapids Estate Board at the YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Strickland
Iowa Real Estate Association
Cedar Rapids Or Estate Board
Y.M
Odor of Kerosene Removed From Woodwork
The odor of kerosene can be removed from woodwork by sponging with vinegar.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. O. Oe
Blick
Buschhusen House
J. W. Foster
U.S
England
Frank Frieds
Paramount Theater
Cyaerbae
Maule
Henry Maule
Clinton
Wadie
Ria
Eighth Avenue
RIAL
Duster's Grocery Store
Heneckes
Horton’s
Dial
Illinois
Messinger & Sons
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Haegg Roofing & Insulation CO
Ninth Street
Elmer L. Astleford
Eighteenth Avenue
Louis Becicka
Paige
Twenty-first Avenue
Robert T. Wagner
Eighteenth Street
Edna May West
J. Haagensen
Twenty-eighth Street
John Krejci
Ninth Avenue
Ed Hanzlik
L Street
Patek
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Paint Supply Company
Gladiolus
H. E. Morrow
Winthrop
Gascongueys
Red Cross Nutrition Committee
Miss Pitz
Iowa-Illinois
GAS and Electric GO
Safety Fundamentals
J. Elliott Davis
General Insurance Agency
Pawuilijy
Beaver Board
Insulation Board
Montgomery Ward
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