Daylilies and Phlox Thrive Amid Garden Care Notes
Amateur gardener Martin Maxon reports phlox struggles from heat, drought and pests in Cedar Rapids parks while daylilies burst with color across gardens. He praises English varieties like Symion-Jeune and Sir John Falstaff, notes soil, water, and crowding affect growth, and highlights bee balm and hostas. Trees suffer from drought and heat, with maples showing dieback in dry soils. The piece also covers crabgrass control, well water tips, and floor refinishing news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Maxon
Crant
Phlox
Cedar Rapids
Cecil Hanbury
Dresden
China
England
John Falstaff
Brigedier
Caroline van den Berg
Jules
H.stebgldi
iShakespeare
Shakespeare Garden
Cambridge
Crottway
Shakespeare Gardens
Sealey
Croftway
Tree care tips for drought and oak wilt resilience
Discusses water needs for maple and oak varieties including white, burr, and hickory, noting oak wilt problems. Describes ash tree vulnerabilities, green and white ash qualities, and the importance of watering, fertilizing, and proper pruning. Recommends soil-safe herbicides and proper application to protect lawns and shrubs.
Local Realty Transfers On Williams Boulevard And Marion
Dean H Benders buy 2015 Williams boulevard SW from Phyllis By Peeks for Aug 1 possession. Town Securities Company arranged the sale. The Abernathys sold 723 Fifteenth Avenue to Dennis W Dodd and wife. Possession July 24 for that transfer. Norway couple Paul Gatens Jr and wife take 1250 Elmhurst Drive NE Aug 1 from Mary Vorishek via Inwa Securities Company and Miles and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean H. Benders
Williams Blvd
Dean
Herder
Bos
First Avenue
Williams Boulevard
Phyllis
Peeks
Tentge Sixth Street
Marion
Town Securities Company
Corwin E. Abernathy
Fifteenth Avenue
Dennis W. Dodd
Muscatine
Abernathys
Cambotlanes Center
Mine
Paul J. Gatens, Jr
Norway
Elmhurst Drive
Mary Vorishek
Inwa Securities Company
Miles and Company
Housing Act Doesn't Help Flow of Money
A Washington dispatch assesses President Eisenhower's housing policy and the 1953 Housing Act. It argues the act will not markedly boost home construction or mortgage liquidity, noting projections of just under one million new homes this year and slightly more next year. It discusses federal budget pressures, possible course corrections, and potential cuts to public housing and urban renewal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Water Well Association
National
Walter Well Association
Maghc
L. Merrin i Ashington
INS
Fisen
Ineway
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Fisenhower
Eisenhower
Birthplace of Woodrow Wilson Becomes Virginia Shrine
Square white brick manse at Coulter and Frederick streets Staunton Virginia once home to Woodrow Wilson, born here in 1856, now a shrine preserved by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. The article details architecture, furnishings, and Wilson's scholarly career leading to presidency and postwar efforts. Also notes sale of 1613 Bi avenue NE to Glen Blick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mubbard
Coulter
Frederick Streets
Staunton
Woodrow Wilson
United States
First Presbyterian Church
Joseph Hi Wilson
Virginia
Wilsons Street
Wilson
Princeton University
Times
Princeton
University of Virginia
Johns Hopkins
Bryn Mawr
Wesleyan
Connecticut
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson Foundation
Franklin D
Charles E. Martins
Charley B. Martin
Bi Avenue NE
Glen A. Blick
B Avenue
Bruce A. West and Company
Harry, Wayne ‘Larns
Woodrow Wilton
Font Prisbyterian
Wileson
Building Permits Report for Linn County
Linn County building permits issued include Dennis J. Erger for a new residence in Jones first addition Blairs Perry road valued at 9000 dollars. C C Steadman new residence southwest of Cedar Rapids off Highway 149 valued at 11000 dollars. Roy E Inger trailer in Covington valued at 6000 dollars. Emil P Dolexal trailer west of Mt. Vernon valued at 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis J. Erger
Jones
Blairs Perry Road
C.C. Steadman
Cedar Rapids
Roy E. Inger
Covington
Emil P. Dolexal
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids Building Permits Snapshot
Cedar Rapids permits show multiple home and garage projects across streets such as Thirty ninth Street NE Twenty second Street NW and Center Street NE. Notable listed items include new dwellings at 1 Eaglewood Road NW and 408 Twenty second Street NW plus remodels reroofs and garages with varied costs from 50 to 3 780 600 dollars for commercial and residential properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Eiracrest Country Club
Addi. Hon
Ninth Street
Iadoyart Michell
New Dwell
Eagewood Road
Slean Larson
Twenty-second Street
New Dwelling
Enerys
Dean Stauffacher
Forest Drive
Henry Rich
New
Spauiter Drive
Anne Oujiil
Cambern Court
Bernard Aarhus
W_ Welton
Eighteenth Avenue
Willis Brandt
Chester Grey
Stvest
Rose
Rudolph ‘Martinel
Twentiety ‘Avenue
F. Neibert
Sveinan Vayage
1728 Avenue
Leland Deckert
Teroof
Mat Taintydough
Corwin Ricck
Meadowbrook Drive
Raymond Duball
Third Street
Merle Jones
C Avenue
Wilder Grain Company
Pechtta Avenue
Velma G. Gable
Hull Avenue
Cd. Harry
Seventh Avenue
R.A. Wheeler
Tenth Street
Thomas Vasos
Pe E Avenue
Pant de Powers
Francis Kaneeny
Fifth Avenue
C.W. Morgan
Sixth Street
Glen Robertson
TL Street
Marshall Clark
Twentieth Street
L. Triska
Clark Reed
Edward D. Broderick
Thirtieth Street
Cultivate Roses Lightly Water by Soaking the Soil
Regular care for roses in hot weather relies on thorough soil soaking rather than sprinkling. Use a deep soak to eight inches, apply water slowly around the base for about thirty minutes, and avoid surface sprinkling to prevent mold and black spot. Apply leaf-coverage sprays every ten days, ensuring nighttime drying.
Birthday Homecoming Honors President Elect in Staunton
On December 28, 1942 Staunton held a birthday homecoming honoring the President-elect with sunlit tributes and civic festivities. The event showcased community pride and marked a ceremonial welcome ahead of the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Marjorie McDonald Buys Home in Lakewood California
Miss Marjorie McDonald acquires the residence at 9117 Meadow Creek Drive SE from Mr and Mrs William J Walks of St Lakewood California The sale was facilitated by a promoter named Gohmann in cooperation with Woodford The document records a transfer of ownership and the parties involved with the property and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
McDonald
William J
Lakewood
Calif
Eastern Avenue
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Daplilies
Gard Zade
Dhe
William E. Zimmerman
AlLexperte
Ellis Park
Zephrarthes
VEID
Wernen Rd
Elim Sids
Emu
Brinkmann Insulation CO
Qaeh
Burvice
AnmBens Tm Restern Tows
First Ave
Kehrer
Wheatland
Luite
Resunsay
Mary Baldwin College
League of Nations
United Nations
Linn County
Pomiing
Eireithal
Patvnting
Central Roofing & Insulating CO
Biro Avs
jNiers
Prd
Pittsburgh
Plate Glass . Company
Charita
Eighth Ave
M. W. Freese
Dayton
S&l Heating Co
First Ave. West
America
DA Tex
Mogae
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