Vernon Couple Buy M F Cox House
Mr and Mrs L C Lynn of Mount Vernon buy the M F Cox house at 1812 Washington avenue SE from Mr and Mrs John Moses who purchase 619 Sixth avenue SE from First Trust and Savings bank. The Tait and Wagner firm handled the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Cox
Washington Avenue SE
L C. Lynn
Mount Vernon
Tait and Wagner Company
John Moses
Seventh Avenue SE
Sixth Avenue SE
First Trust and Savings Bank
Anna C. Bisig
Grand Hotel
Ninth Street NW
N. D. Porter
Blake Boulevard
Ernest A. Stanek
Maplewood Drive
J Street
Robert F. Biederman
I Avenue NW
Wagner
Local Property Sales Report From City List
The sale includes a company sale and the house at 1841 Washington Avenue SE bought by Mr and Mrs George Y Swartzendruber formerly of 1711 Grande Avenue SE from Albert Hahn. A lot on Eastern Boulevard SE between Liberty Drive and Sinclair Avenue sold to Mr and Mrs L L Johnson formerly of 1648 Avenue NE. They plan to build a home on the site this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
George Y. Swartzendruber
Grande Avenue
Albert Hahn
Eastern Boulevard
Liberty Drive
Sinclair Avenue
Louie Stusak
Center Point Road
L. L. Johnson
1648
Avenue
Forrest White Sells Home To A. J. Stevens
Mr and Mrs Albert J Stevens of 1645 B avenue NE purchase the White residence at 602 Ely avenue SW through Doolittle and company and plan a mid August move. The same firm also handles the Snyder Haworth sale at 242 Twenty-eighth street drive SE to W R Haworth and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J Stevens
B Avenue
Forrest D. White
Ely Avenue
Doolittle and Company
Lawrence R. Snyder
Twenty-eighth Street Drive
W. R. Haworth
Elmhurst Drive
Gormans Buy Huntington Home In Cincinnati Deal
The sale of 2214 Meadowbrook Drive SE, former J. B. Huntington residence, to Mr and Mrs Raymond Gorman was closed last week through Floyd H. Knapp realtor. The German buyers plan to move about August 15 after a period of leasing by P. A. Snowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadowbrook Drive
J. B. Huntington
Cincinnati
Raymond Gorman
First Avenue E
Floyd H. Knapp
P. A. Snowman
An Early American Living Room Keynote From Rug
The article describes how a pioneer era hooked rug sets the color palette for an early American living room. Tan rug with brown rust and green figures complements soft blue walls, brown striped chintz drapes, rust linen chairs, and royal blue arm chair. Maple and pine furniture, pewter, old copper, and glass accessories complete the scene.
Mrs Nowacheck Buys Glenn Jeffrey Home
Glenn Jeffrey sold his home at 1503 Third Avenue SE to Mrs. Elizabeth Nowachek of 1577 Hamilton Street SW in a cooperative sale by the Hedges company and Tait and Wagner. The same firm handled other transfers including Sparks purchase at 2502 A Avenue NE and Stamy purchase at 384 Nineteenth Street SE. Leahy takes possession of 402 Haven NW from the Hedges company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Jeffrey
Third Avenue
Elizabeth Nowachek
Hamilton Street
Hedges Company
Tait and Wagner Company
A. C. Sparks
Nineteenth Street
A Avenue
Charles Heegel
Allen Stamy
Second Avenue
Nineteenth Street SE
Country Club Heights Realty Company
M. J. Leahy
L Avenue NE
H Avenue NW
H W Toms Buys Glass Road Property
Harry Wayne Toms of 1544 A Avenue NE has purchased a two acre improved property at Madison Street and Glass Road NE from Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Association as an investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wayne Toms
Avenue
Madison Street
Glass Road
Cedar Rapids Building and Loan Association
New Brookline Home Showcases Hospitality Focused Interior Design
The 2301 Blake boulevard SE residence of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Rapoport features a central first floor hall with direct access to living dining and recreation spaces. The home emphasizes family gathering areas from den to kitchen with blue ivory beige color schemes and a basement lounge with a ping pong area and canary yellow accents. Frank Zobac and Sons built the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Panek
Aaron Rapoport
Delft
Wes Panek Phois
Blake Boulevard
Aaron Rapo
Betty Rapoport
Paul Rapoport
Miss Rapoport
Frank
Downey Buys Ruth Kean Home For Remodeling Before Occupying
Mrs. Ruth Kean of 4303 Mount Vernon road SE sold her residence to Maynard L. Downey of 2222 Ridgeway drive SE. Downey plans remodeling and occupancy around August 1. Sale handled by T. G. Eicherly of George P. Witwer and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Kean
Mount Vernon Road
Maynard L. Downey
Ridgeway Drive
T. G. Eicherly
George P. Witwer and Company
Red White And Blue Bathrooms At Master Plumbers Exposition
Display of defense bathroom color schemes features red white and blue fixtures for security homes. Blue and white curtains red towels white plumbing and chrome fittings create a striking look. In basements marine gray with red boiler shades and modern boilers offer economical heating solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Master Plumbers
St. Louis
Defense
Better Homes DIRECTORY listing local firms and services
Directory snippet lists Cedar Rapids firms including Inter Ocean Reinsurance, Sanfords, Cedar Rapids Gas Co, Heinze Electric, Economy Lumber, Becker Roofing, Cedar Rapids Block, Perpetual Savings & Loan, Hatch & Brookman Lumber, Limback Lumber, Nagle Eaton Lumber, Builders Material, Kings Crown Plaster, Maresh Sheet Metal, Kris Tent and Awning, Cedar Rapids Fuel, Home Lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Co
Sanfords
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Heinze Electric Co
Economy Lumber Co
Becker Roofing Co
Cedar Rapids Block Co
Perpetual Savings & Loan Ace’n. Hatch & Brookman Lumber Co
Limback Lumber Co
Nagle-Eaton Lumber Co
Builders Material Inc
King’s Crown Plaster Co
Maresh Sheet Metal
Kris Tent & Awning Co
Cedar Rapids Fuel Co
Home Lumber Co
Window heat ideas and drapery treatments spotlighted
Room heating with slim-tub radiators and in the wall connectors shown under windows to warm cold air. Various settings illustrated how window coverings can be styled to complement the new heating approach.
Screen Door Closer Uses Felt Dampers on Frame
A spring or check on screen doors closes them automatically with no noise. Attaching small pieces of felt or rubber to the door frame at three contact points can dampen the closing sound. Hardware dealers stock various hinges and springs for screen doors.
Modern Homes Need Proper Wiring Setup
The piece warns that modern homes rely on a robust wiring system to prevent inconvenience from voltage disturbances. It notes symptoms of inadequate wiring such as heaters failing to reach proper temperatures, lights dimming when large appliances run, and frequent fuse or breaker adjustments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Vernon
M. F. Cox House
Maresh Sheet Metal Works 8. E
Maresh Don
Maresh
Dueer Es Templets
Cees Mt
Stanford
Forrest White
A. J. Stevens
Gormans
Huntington
Becker Roofing & Insulation CO
14Th Ave
Dial
Pella Venetian Blinds
Kriz Tent & Awning CO
First Street
H. W. Toms
Naomi Doebel
Applewood
Den
Messinger
Fifth St. NW
M. L. Downey
Crlees
Heinze
Better Homes Directory
Lowestornens
Builders Material Incorporated
Third ST. Sedial
Nagle-Eaton
Seventeenth Street
King's Crown Plaster CO
First Ave
Marion
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