Just Leave the Dishes
“Granny's Notes”
My First 84 Years
Welcome to the online "Granny's Notes" archive. This collection contains all of Sue Gerard's stories from her weekly column in the
Columbia Daily Tribune
. Please browse the list below to read her stories.
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1994
Date
Title
December 28
Sometimes it's best not to wait
December 14
There's no substitute for real trees
November 30
Columbia learned a lot from Paxton Keeley, Wrench
November 16
Many memories created during 4-H years
November 2
Losing cash belt throws traveler for loop
October 19
College kids demanded fresh milk
October 5
Windmills pumped farms' water into '40s
September 21
Salt licks important to Missouri pioneers
August 24
Salt crucial to Boone settlers
August 10
Black walnuts are worth the wait
August 3
Beating the heat was quite the feat
July 27
Lifeguard lessons work even indoors
July 13
Pioneers left their marks on Central Missouri
June 29
Benjamin Franklin, song float Granny's boat
June 15
Ship exhibit a treasured memory
June 1
Essay a winner after a lot of fiddling
May 18
May one of the most beautiful times of year
May 4
Nests hold interest even after birds are gone
April 6
Trip proves unforgettable
March 23
Family cowboys were roped into task
March 9
Nothing boring about switchboard
February 23
Wooden spools wind up being lots of fun
February 9
Bath time didn't require rubber duckies
February 2
Wide Broadway provided path to Columbia’s success
January 26
Helping with dairy created solid work ethic
January 19
Childhood bicycle ride set tone for future treks
January 12
Bees stay busy to beat the cold
January 5
Donated liquor leads to Christmas grudge
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