Happenings
By Carolyn Adriaansen (926.4436)  

The Marion Museum will be open October 29 from 1-3 p.m. Title of the day is 'PUMPKIN TIME.

In day's past, I understand that the night before Halloween was called Doorbell Night, when you rang the bell and then ran away before the homeowners could answer.

Marriage is finding that special someone you want to annoy the rest of your life.

THANKS to those who attended the chicken and biscuit dinner at the United Church on Monday. Monies will be applied to mission work.

OCTOBER 29, 1936: The faculty play, sponsored by the PTA was very successful. The auditorium being filled both nights. The money is to be used for hiring a dental hygienist for the school.

Truths that Children have learned

• No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
• When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
• If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
• Never ask your three-year-old brother to hold a tomato.
• You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
• Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
• Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
• You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
• Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
• The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.

Great truths adults have learned

Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree.

• Wrinkles don't hurt.
• Families are like fudge ... mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
• Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
• Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
• Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

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