The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-10-27
Oak Grove Farmers Club,

The Oak Grove Farmers Club was
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Winnie on Thursday, Oct. 10
The meeting was called to order by
President Eveleth at IL o'clock a. m
The opening exercises, reading of the
minutes, and music occupied the time
until dinner was served, which, by the
way, was first class in every particular.
The noon hour is always an enjoyable
one, and was unusually so on this oc'
easion on account of the presence of a
large number of invited guests, many
of them being members OF North New
burg and Maple River clubs.
The pleasure of the afternoon was
greatly enhanced by the delightful sing
ing of j. S. Lemon, of Bancroft, and
the instrumental music by Mrs. Will
Strauch, Miss Card, Miss Green and
Miss West. Fred Brown, of Owosso,
also favored us with an instrumental
solo.
The first paper on the program was
by Mrs. j. r. Reynolds, which was
highly appreciated by all and follows
this report.
Mr.. j. Bilhimer's paper on "What /
Know and Think of the State Expert
ment Station" was. an excellent paper
and full of valuable information.
A recitation, "Stand by the Home
stead" by Sylvia West, was nicely
rendered.
Little Miss Bilhimer delighted the
company with bright recitation.
The question box being opened
elected more than ordinary interest.
The question, "Should we receive
habitual tobacco smokers and habitual
drinkers of lntoxicants into our
Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.; also
should we vote for directors who pass
around the cigars" stirred up quite an
exciting debate.
We adjourned at 4:30. We will meet
next with Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Eveeth,
Nov. 10, at 10 o'clock. A.W.
HOW SHOULD FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
SPEND THE HOLIDAYS?
With the name holidays, come thoughts CT
recreation and change from the daily routine OF
cares and duties with which the lives of every
farmers family are filled torrepletion. 1.-THE
children hail them with joyous, happy hearts,
gladstone days OF freedom from study and
ward to each successive day with pleasurable
anticipation.
The holiday season is approaching, three in
such close proximity that we have scarcely
recovered from the festivities OF one when
another takes It's place. Christmas and New
Years are recognized as holidays the world over.
Thanksgiving, Washington's Birthday Mem
orial Day and Fourth of July are strictly
national, belonging exclusively to this great
republic. How shall we spend sthemS We
should first consider the events which brought
about the establishment of these special days
by our nation and then spend each in accord.
ance with the intent for which, they were set
apart.
Thanksgiving will be first to consider - II |
was celebrated by our Pilgrim Fathers in 1921 |
There had been a year Of unusual suffering
among the people, many dying of starvation |
This was succeeded by bountiful crops when |
the governor ordered thanksgiving feast |
since which time 1t has become formal public |
1ay fixed by the president We should spend
il therefore in true American fashion with a |
fehst OF good things. Remembering reverently
md gratefully the Giver of all good, let true
for blessings received hn every
aeart. Where the old home ia unbroken,
gather the children and grandchildren or ard
all. around fathers table and have grand re-
union. All too soon separation will come to
very family Some will wander away and find
shome among strangers And others, IL may
be the young, 1t must be the aged, will soon
DIN the inhabitants of those
Cities so silent and lone,
Where the good and the true and the best,
IN polished white mansions of stone
Have each found place OF rest
Then make the day one of rejoicing. thankful
mat we are spared to each other, grateful for
he blessings scattered along lfe's pathway
mindful Of others less favored than ourselves.
Next Is Merry Christmas, children's day in
Iced, pointing back through the ages to the
abe born in stable, Graded in manger but
he Savior Of the world, whose birth we cele-
rate. Let Joy and good will fill every heart.
ring In the evergreens decorate with every
hing that willing hands and loving hearts can
ievise both useful and ornamental. Have each
remember all the rest, and many times the ,
fits will be valued for the spirit that prompted