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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1957
Page
8
Service of worship at 11 15 a m. Many visitors arrive for visits with families in the area. Dozens of local names marked by social calls, dinners and parties. A birthday observed for Cecil Snirley and Tommy. Funeral notices for Will Meyer noted. Local residents keep a steady stream of greetings and gatherings.
The Walter Pritchard home in Brainard burned early Friday morning. Mr and Mrs Pritchard and their children Marion Gary Brad and Rodney escaped with few belongings saved. A clothing and furniture drive is organized by local Brainard store staff to aid victims.
Cheery Valley residents Mr and Mrs Francis Butikofer and Cynthia of Waterloo spent the weekend at the Fred Butikofer home. The Ben Butikofer family dined with Albert Schaub in Clayton Center. Lawrence Jaster of Bellevue joined attendees, and Mrs John Christen accompanied the Pollocks to Independence for Bert Hood's funeral. Clayton Schreiner Cynthia McGregor and the Robert Hanson family dined at the Markin Hanson home, with Mrs Wm Moore, Kevin, and Mrs Fred Butikofer visiting Elmer Meyer in Waterloo on Thursday.
Ear corn may be cribbed at 18 to 20 percent moisture if the crib is well ventilated. Shelled corn should be down to 13 percent. Grain sorghum should be reduced to 12 percent moisture for safe storage.
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