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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 2009
Page
21
Dear Abby advises the 16 year old stepson may need earlier bedtimes and better sleep. The stepdad is urged to train him now with a loud alarm placed far from the bed to require action.
Readers recall the Bull Dog and Fizz Whiz bottle stoppers from the 1950s to 1970s. Photos from Nancy LaMargese of Cedar Rapids show a rounder stopper used for Coca-Cola bottles. Other locals note similar stoppers stamped Ekico and M M Mfg Co Chicago with patent dates from 1948 to 1959.
Mark Stoffer Hunter recalls the 100 block of First Street SE where 112 to 122 First St housed small storefronts built in the late 19th century. The Hawkeye Seed Co occupied 116 First St SE from 1930 to 1973, with Nat King Cole and Francis the Talking Mule among memorable visits. By 1973 Perpetual Savings & Loan removed the buildings for a drive through and parking, ending a block that once held over 80 shops.
Micki Siewert of Tiffin credits a deputy sheriff with going out of his way to guide her to the Johnson County Fairgrounds. She was running late and had struggled with directions before the deputy offered to lead her to the destination, ensuring she arrived on time and enjoyed the day. Readers are invited to share similar random acts of kindness.
Students shared video and computer reports on how technology shaped learning across generations. 18 year old Andrew Fortmann notes schools were harder without modern tech while Melrose Meadows resident Eileen Ahlberg jokes about current advantages. Residents say the program will continue next year and offers perspective on ancestors and the world they grew up in.
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