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Cut Oak Logs to RestorePioneer Log Cabin HereAlthough hampered by Tuesday’s snowstorm, “logging” operations have begun on the 100-year old cabin acquired by the Carroll Park Commission from Frank Anderson of Coon Rapids for installation In Graham Park, Henry Pfiester, superintendent of parks, said Wednesday.100 at FormLast In CountyThe 18x20-foot story and a half log cabin is believed to be the last remaining building of its type in Carroll County. It has had to be dismantled to be brought to Carroll, Mr. Pfiester said. Park department employes are doing the work.EconomicsMeeting HereIn spite of unfavorable weather conditions, about 100 extension personnel, farmers and representatives of town groups from nine Iowa counties attended a district farm economics forum under auspices of the Carroll County Extension Service at the Elks Club here ruesday.Economists Take Part Farm economists from I o w a Slate College, taking part in the forum, were Carl Malone, Don Caldor, Wallace Ogg and John Timmons. Charles Donhowc, clis* .riel extension super visor, presided.Mr. Malone led a flannelgraph iiscussion of factors contributing -o the present agricultural situa-ion, comparing 1955 prices and production with earlier periods and jxplaining why agriculture is out f balance with the rest of the jconomy.”Adjustments being made in agriculture were discussed by Mr, ialdor who spoke of the trend toward fewer and larger farms and he substitution of machinery fortil tvt n 1 rt VtAI* • Ail ♦ I rt ft* fU AWhen dismantling operations began it was discovered that some of the. logs were rotted and would have to be dls trded. Replacements have, been found, however, among oak trees in the neighborhood of the Anderson farm, miles west of Coon Rapids, wherethe cabin has been in use for storage of hay. It was dismantled a number of years ago and' moved from its original site to the Anderson farm where it was rebuilt and barn siding added.Park AttractionMr. Pfiester plans to restore the cabin to its original form as a sightseeing attraction for visitors to Graham Park. Antiques will be collected for furnishings. The site tentatively chosen is south west of the shclterhouse.During logging” operations Tuesday a truck and tractor were stalled in the snow but work will be resumed as soon as possible, Most of the logs already have been moved to Carroll.Park department employes will proceed with cutting the new logs this winter, but rebuilding of the cabin may have to wait until spring unless there is a break In the weather, Mr, Pfiester said. Concrete footings will be poured.5
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Carroll Daily Times Herald
Carroll, Iowa, US
Wed, Nov 21, 1956
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