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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1942
Page
34
Edna and Scotty McLeod, Cedar Rapids notables, transformed a Center Point Road home into a showcase. They remodeled together, converting a twin bed area into a living room bureau, tackling a bare kitchen and adding practical touches for a homemaking life.
A Cedar Rapids couple redesigns a two room space into one long room with built in breakfast unit. They craft a dining area with a folding table and benches, conceal storage, and use camouflage painting to visually widen the room.
Mr and Mrs Edward Kroeger of Tipton bought the house at 811 Highland Drive NW from George Bo Atnshe of Spokane Washington through the Hedges company. Mrs Kroeger works at Collins Radio. Another sale: Mr and Mrs Donald D Jansen purchased 1406 A Avenue NE home offered by the Hedges company. The firm also handled two investment homes, including 1303 Ellis Boulevard NW bought by Dr G W Woodhouse of Vineton from Dennis Leonard, and 316 Seventh Avenue SE bought by Carton Baker of 040 Third Avenue SE from the estate of Fannie Mo Bliss. Insulate attic for comfort but not used for storage. if used for living, insulate roof.
Mr and Mrs Glen E Peck have purchased and taken possession of 840 Seventeenth Street SE after leasing 2109 Glenway Drive SE. The Higley built residence sits on the edge of the grounds of the former large family home at 860 Seventeenth Street SE.
Construction of a $5,000 warehouse for Dr Fenton's Vigortone company has progressed for two weeks and is slated for completion by the end of May. The site adjoins the current plant at 515 Fo avenue NW and will store supplies for stock foods. Built of waysite block, the 26 by 65 foot structure was contracted to Morehead Construction Company.
Mr and Mrs C O M Boyd sold their 1048 Mipplewood Drive NE residence northeast of Cedar Rapids to Mr and Mrs Lyle G Vernon who now occupy the property. The Vernons previously lived at 1555 A Avenue NE. Sale handled by Tait and Wagner Company. Also listed: Henri So Duttweiler sold 1123 First Avenue W to Mr and Mrs Earl DD McCullough. Two acreages sold through Prato and Wrgsner.
Improved factory processes and expert designers bring striking color varieties and effects despite reductions in materials and labor. The effort focuses on delivering more value to consumers with creative finishes and wider options.
Mr and Mrs J HL Gruskey owned a Delavan hotel and purchased one property at 1001 Center Point Road NE along with a two acre tract near Bertram in Gardendale. S G Millburn, 509 C Avenue NE, bought the other as an investment.
Cedar Rapids Real Estate board invites city council members, building and loan representatives, and bankers to a public meeting Monday at the YMCA to discuss new government rent control orders. John J Wagner will report on what national representatives discussed in Chicago. Luncheon reservations must be made by 9 am Monday at the board, phone 2 4759.
Mrs and Mrs Clarence Clemenson have purchased the home at Street Avenue NE from Frank Huenger via Yuill and Gohmann. Another Davenport sale by the same firm mentions Mr and Mrs Milo Partzek selling at 1826 Third Street SW and Mr and Mrs Bert C Anderson at 935 Fourth Street SW who will take possession June.
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