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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1955
Page
2
Column by Inez Robb arguing against the continuous progress plan in New York City schools. She mocks the policy of promoting students automatically and praises a return to traditional grade promotion and algebra testing, framing the change as relief from perceived educational chaos.
Notice informs heirs and creditors of multiple probate actions in Linn County Iowa. Names Raymond J Drelser administrator Carl Hendrickson attorney Septine Yenherst executrix and Wm W Lonson attorney appear. Request immediate payment of debts and filing of claims with the county clerk by deadlines.
A new cleaner called Jiffywhite cleans toilet bowls with soap like suds. Used with a special hand mop, it dislodges dirt and crusted stains and leaves a fresh smell. Available at Simpson's, 107 2nd St. SE, 98c per quart including applicator mop.
Cedar Rapids and Anamosa residents can leave porch lights on between 7 and 10 PM for a postman to collect donations for United Cerebral Palsy. The drive aims to raise 35000 to support the center at 1201 Eighth Street NW serving eight eastern Iowa counties.
Frank Winczek was ordered not to drive due to many violations. Days later he faced a new charge for walking through a red light in municipal court.
Hunters in bunny buggies lure rabbits with spotlights and nets on San Juan island. Each three man team nets up to 200 rabbits nightly for sale or training use, while farmers cite profits and mixed feelings about crop damage. The San Juan rabbit is a distinct domestic breed, shipped to 28 states, though gun hunting is discouraged.
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