After being a Member in fair standing of the South Dakota Farmer's Union since 1928, it was decided to let his membership lapse. The Union itself was paying his dues, mostly for bragging rights, we assume. Perhaps the Union brass didn't expect the 102 year old to last this long, but for whatever reason, they presented him with a bill for the years membership. It comes to $40. E.E's Family has decided to let the membership lapse because there is no reason for him to be a member anymore, or so they say. Perhaps it is just as well. After all, he hasn't been to a Farmers Union Picnic for quite a spell now. It's time for the younger generation to pick up the slack and get their own membership.

It has come to our attention that our Publisher's distant cousin, Lucille Myers, is celebrating her 75th birthday on January 16. If it weren't so bitterly cold outside we'd have ventured to the mailbox to drop a card. As things are, however, this will have to do. All of us here at the Holabird Advocate want to wish her the very best on this occasion, and that she continues on in good health. She is an example of what clean living can do for one. We should all be doing so well at that age. Keep up the good work!