The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-08-26
WEST BRANCH PICNIC
Annual Meeting of Creamery Associa-
ton, With Excellent Program,
Held in Olson's Grove.
Farmers in Large Number From Sur
rounding Country Attend and
Greatly Enjoy Day.

On Sunday farmers and their fam
lilies from the surrounding country and
many people from Princeton took adj
vantage of the fine weather prevail
ing to attend the annual picnic of the
West Branch Creamery association in
N. P. Olson's beautiful grove, Green
bush, and it proved to be one of the
most enjoyable events ever held by
the creamery people. The West
Branch creamery picnic is always
looked forward to as an occasion Of
more than ordinary interest by the
patrons of the institution.
During the morning automobiles
and other conveyances loaded with
people arrived on the grounds and at
noon big baskets Of provisions were
spread out for the appeasement of
the appetite. There were all sorts Of
good things to eat and the way in
which the viands were prepared dem
onstrated that the farmers wives and
daughters were expert cooks. Per-
sons who failed to take luncheons with
them were welcomed to the feast by
| those who did, and everyone had a
great sufficiency.
In the afternoon many more people
poured in and the grounds took on
somewhat Of the appearance of coun-
| ty fair. Mr.. Olson's grove is a veri-
table beauty spot with shade trees
in abundance and the owner among
the best dairy farmers in this part of
the country.
J. P. Mccarthy, an expert from the
state dairy department, was the speak
er of the day and he took for his
subject, Cooperation" which he
handled with ability. He urged the
farmers to cooperate in all things,
especially in dairying, and pointed out
that the cooperative creamery is pay
ing more for cream than any other
purchaser of the product in the coun-
try. He advised the increasing Of
dairy herds cs there is a ready
market for all butter manufactured.
The higher the grade the better the
demand, he said. To produce high
grade butter, he continued, cream
should be well cared for and taken to
the buttermaker frequently; you can't
make high-grade butter from poor
;cream. His discourse throughout was
along similar lines and, if needed,
cannot do otherwise than prove of
benefit to the farmer. Mr.. Mccarthy,
who has spoken at creamery meetings
in this part Of the country upon more
than one occasion, is a forceful, lucid
speaker who knows how to drive home
his points by s.necdota1 illustrations.
There was a big demand for ice
cream and soft drinks at the refresh
ment stand and the dispensers conse-
quently were kept on the jump
throughout the afternoon.
A ball game between Blue Hill and
Greenbush concluded the program,
! Grecnbush winning in 4 score of
! to 5.
The officers and directors of the
creamery association are deserving of
praise for the excellent program they
arranged for the entertainment of the
multitude. These gentlemen are:
Fred Wesloh, president; Ludwig John
son, vice president; B. G. Benson,
treasurer; John Teutz, secretary and
manager; Gust Minks, j. w. Peterson
and Ernest Johnson, directors.
The West Branch creamery is one
OF the most prosperous in this part
OF the country and its patronage is
fast increasing.
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