| 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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| December 31 |
Ice storm created winter wonderland for children |
| December 24 |
Swimmers’ effort helped drive for physical fitness |
| December 17 |
Christmas tree money helped buy an ‘Upright Underwood’ |
| December 10 |
Christmas trees evoke money-making memories |
| December 3 |
Elderhostel stays result in friendship, learning |
| November 26 |
No one wants misfortune of developing celiac sprue |
| November 19 |
Greatly admired Columbia teachers displayed lifelong love of learning |
| November 12 |
Homespun entertainment was early leisure activity |
| November 5 |
Early Boone County cabin life followed uncomplicated path |
| October 29 |
Human-powered airplane flew with local invention |
| October 22 |
Entrepreneurs got started at local dining room table |
| October 15 |
Boone County soldier wore lifelong Confederate pride |
| October 8 |
Boston airport’s foundation made from Atlantic sludge |
| October 1 |
Trip with foreign airline taught surprising lessons |
| September 24 |
Windmills were used to pump water on local farms into the ’40s |
| September 17 |
Depression weddings simple but long-lasting |
| September 10 |
Granny’s deep-water test helps ensure pool safety |
| August 27 |
Historic Columbia pool goes down the drain |
| August 20 |
Hopefully, living conditions have improved for Chinese |
| August 13 |
Columbia’s black athletes excelled before integration |
| August 6 |
In years past, beating the heat no easy task |
| July 30 |
Coyotes spell trouble for county pets, farmers |
| July 23 |
Ben Franklin, song teach good lesson in swimming |
| July 16 |
Glass-bottled milk put people through college |
| July 9 |
Many city folk don’t understand old-time milk production, delivery |
| July 2 |
Spare tire can be lifesaver when someone’s drowning |
| June 25 |
Learning extra skills gave farmers home advantage |
| June 18 |
Tower commemorates prominent local family |
| June 11 |
Take safety precautions for more enjoyable ride |
| June 4 |
College girls, country folk gather at weekend retreat |
| May 21 |
Account of summer farm life reveals not-so-simple duties |
| May 14 |
Chains stretched across Columbia streets in 1919 |
| May 7 |
Spring brings poison ivy, fresh vegetables, chores |
| April 30 |
Lesson in patience helps recreation work succeed |
| April 23 |
Toddlers are too young for swimming lessons |
| April 16 |
Long-lost brothers met midstream at Vicksburg |
| April 9 |
Upper Louisiana towns were clusters of cabins |
| April 2 |
Granny Sue’s ‘Day Camp’ encourages outdoor fun |
| March 26 |
Jane Froman diving story probably just an old myth |
| March 19 |
Step-grandson embarks on culinary career despite storm |
| March 12 |
Too-long uniforms hamper athletes’ ability to perform |
| March 5 |
Heimlich’s effectiveness took awhile to catch on |
| February 26 |
George Washington’s rules on manners still applicable |
| February 19 |
New friend shares love of bicycles and clay |
| February 12 |
Abraham Lincoln was mix of sharp wit, compassion |
| February 5 |
Springtime chores keep queen, worker bees busy |
| January 29 |
Bees keep busy in winter heating hive for survival |
| January 22 |
Christian/Columbia College has many years of memories |
| January 15 |
In January, be prepared when skating on thin ice |
| January 8 |
Making snow sculptures is fabulous group activity |
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