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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1978
Page
16
Mosquitoes are biting in record numbers nationwide as timely spring and summer rain floods swamps and ponds. Entomologists say lunar tides and moonlit rainfall boost marsh and upland mosquitoes, with seaside resorts and inland campers facing swarms. insect repellents and insecticides remain the recommended defense.
An orientation meeting for new Friendsmobile volunteers is scheduled for Monday August 7 at 10 a.m. at the Main Library. Preregistration is not needed. This week the schedule includes Van Buren School 2525 29th St SW Monday 11:15 to noon, Library Film Night Bever Park Tuesday 8:15 to 9 p.m., and Noel Ridge Park band concert Wednesday 7:15 to 8 p.m.
Virgil and Wallace Anderson turned a Minnesota novelty into a profitable venture with a $30,000 investment in a small metal trap. The devices sell for 2.50 to 3 dollars, assemble at home by 30 Hibbing housewives earning up to 50 dollars a day, and yearly sales reach 40 000 to 50 000 dollars.
Radar checks will be made periodically this week in multiple areas. Targets include Northeast-Weing Road C Avenue 32nd Street First Avenue Noelridge Park Southeast-Fourth Fifth avenues 19th 34th streets Bever Park area Northwest-18th Street B E Gordon avenues West Post Road Jacolyn Drive Cherry Hill Park Southwest-C J Bowling Sixth streets Wilson Avenue Jones Park area.
DETROIT YPI stages a three day event with items including an old fire engine and an authentic jail cell. Bargain hunters snapped up unique treasures as city surplus was cleared. Proceeds fund the U S Youth Games and sports fans bought seats removed from Tiger Stadium.
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