Twins Meet in Montrose Hotel Share Name Legacy
Frank Joseph Sadilek Jr of Des Moines and Frank Joseph Sadilek of Cedar Rapids, both named Frank Joseph Sadilek, Jr, meet by chance at the Montrose hotel. The Cedar Rapids man, 37, once lived in Bohemia and Berlin, served 10 years in the U.S. Navy. The Des Moines man, 57, is one of eight siblings and has 23 years with a stove company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose Hotel
Mr. Sadilek
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Des Mones
Sadilek
Frank Joseph Sadilek
Twelfth Street SE
The
Montrose
Sadter
C. R
Frank
D. M
A. R
Joseph
F. M
C.R
Bohemia
Berlin
United States Navy
Summer Ideal Time To Repair Windows
Homeowners should inspect doors and windows for sticking issues and misalignment as warm weather arrives. Check for doors out of plumb and schedule refitting or repair to improve operation and energy efficiency.
Home security and window repair items listed
A catalog of home fixes including refitting or hardware updates, replacing wood panels with glass, defective locks chains and bolts, repair or replacement needs, extra keys for various locks, broken window cords pulleys, replacing broken latches and weather strip work for sash and doors.
Lower Ceilings Cut Construction Costs
Prospective homeowner advised by F H.A. officials to consider ceiling height as it impacts building costs. Historic high ceilings once used to keep rooms cool, but architects now favor lower ceilings with ventilation needed if space above windows exceeds 12 inches.
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F H.A
Close trade of house for improved acreage
Adelen Hutchinson trades five improved acres at 1249 Thirtieth Street SE to Orville Hauskins for property at 612 Twenty second Avenue SW. Negotiated by Harry Wayne Toms, local realtor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelen Hutchinson
Tenth Street
Orville Hauskins
Twenty-second Avenue
Harry Wayne Toms
Shoe board in closet keeps shoes from slipping
A slanting board set at the right angle and attached to a closet baseboard serves as a convenient shoe rack. A narrow wooden heel cleat near the top edge prevents shoes from slipping off.
East Iowa Town Building Activity and Business Changes
Mount Vernon hosts a modern home for Prof. and Mrs Albert Franklin Johnson by Laurence Hunter with architect George Horner. features library, hall, bedrooms, and a tower recreation area. Winthrop sees four new residences including a Cape Cod cottage and a six room house. Decorah laundry leased by Vernon Brouillette and Mervin Dannewitz. Hotel Marengo leased by S A Mitchell. Garnaville church adds 65 by 40 feet basement and 28 foot rear addition. Traer adds lubricating room at Wieck brothers station.
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Mount Vernon
Albert Franklin Johnson
Laurence Hunter
Summit Avenue
George Horner
Iowa City
Winthrop
W. E. Ownby
Cape Cod
A. J. Murphy
Ben R. Shine
Sarah Sampson
Marcus A. Dunlap
Kenneth Harrington
The
Winthrop News
Decorah
W. G. Slaback
Vernon Brouilette
Mervin Dannewitz
Slaback
Marengo
Nmr
S. A. Mitchell
Chariton
J. G. Herron
Herron
Varnished Floors Care Guide
Varnished hardwood floors that have never been waxed should not be washed with water. If badly soiled, wipe with a cloth wrung from slightly soapy warm water, then wipe with a rat moistened with clean water. Wipe dry immediately and polish with an oil treated mop.
Questions and Answers on Building Techniques
This Q and A covers built up roofing types and ply counts, radiator placement under windows, pouring concrete in one or multiple operations, softwood vs hardwood distinctions and uses, remedies for swollen windows after rain, and the use and limitations of building paper on exterior frame walls. It explains practical home improvement choices and material properties.
Strathman Home Sold to Dr Clyde B Meffert
Dr Clyde B Meffert and wife purchased the residence of Leo H Strathman at 2610 Country Club Parkway SE. The sale was handled by Lundquist and Birch. The buyers reside at 21060 Avenue NE. AL
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Clyde B. Meffert
Avenue NE
Leo H. Strathman
Country Club Parkway SE
Lundquist and
Birch
Preservation of luster for brass finishes
Instructions advise using a suitable brass polish to restore shine then wipe away grease with benzine while bright. After evaporation apply a coat of clear lacquer to seal the surface.
Garden Tips for Hot Dry Days and Narcissus Planting
Hot dry spells demand careful garden care with irrigation, dust mulch, and timely fertilization to prevent plant stress and insect damage. Plant narcissus in deep mellow soil away from elm roots, avoid토 shallow soil and bargain bulbs, and water by soaking sections thoroughly.
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Holland
British Isles
Narcissus and Daffodil Care and Planting Guide
The article explains narcissus naming, varieties, and cultivation and naturalizing in lawns and borders. It covers soil, planting times in September and October, depth by soil type, lifting and replanting every few years, and forcing temperature limits for bulbs. It emphasizes early planting, proper soil, and avoiding late autumn planting to prevent rot and poor flowering.
Design for Happiness shows homes built on low income
A short all color film titled Design for Happiness screens at the Iowa theater next Tuesday through Thursday. It follows Bob Martin and his wife on a 25 a week income as Nancy demonstrates the FHA financing plan to build a modern small home. Narrated by Lowell Thomas the documentary style film promotes home ownership for thrifty families and is presented by the Federal Housing Administration.
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Iowa Theater
Bob Martin
Bob
Nancy
FHA
Lowell Thomas
Federal Housing Administration
Cleaning Waxed Floors With Turpentine Rub
A cleaning tip advises removing wax and dirt from a dining room floor by rubbing first with No L steel wool dipped in turpentine, then with a soft cloth, after which the floor can be refinished with wax or varnish.
Newcomer Rentals Move Into Cedar Rapids Areas
New residents from Chicago and Marion rent several Cedar Rapids apartments through local agencies. Mr M E Coolman and Mrs Coolman take 1611 First Avenue E, managed by Beenar’s store manager, via Malcolm V Bolton and Company. Unfurnished unit at 1576 Second Avenue SE goes to Mr and Mrs Leo Seifert through the same firm.
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M_ E _ Coolman
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue E
Carrie Kendall
Coolman
Beenar’s
Malcolm V. Bolton
Twelfth Street
J F Palmer
R T McWilliams
Marion
Tait and Wagner Company
FE. W Ford
Fourteenth Street
Fred E Collard
M J Nicholson
Weeconsin Rapids
Wil
Nicholson
Dan Christensen Construction Company
Cleaning Washable Paper Techniques
Soapsuds and a clean sponge effectively cleanse washable paper. Clean from the ceiling to the floor, working one section at a time for best results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Joseph Sadilek, Jr
Carl Dueser
Johns-Manville
J-M
Helio
Iowa
Hatch and Brookman Co
Eighth Avenue
TRAER
Wieck Brothers
North Tracer
Gethmann’ Construction Company
Gladbrook
Ehene Alan
Strathman
Clyde BR. Meffert
Flowers and Gardens
Welland
Ok’'S
Perpetual Savings and Loan Association Home Loans
3Rd Street SE
Lows
Postonway
Cedar Rapids Block CO
Dial
9Th St. SW
Newcomer Rentals
Maresh
Sheet Metal Works
Kriz Tent and Awning Company
St. Sre
City Fuel CO
3Rd St. NE
Wisconsin Lumber CO
Third Avenue SW
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