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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1928

Page

14

Meta Palos Letters Outline County Club Camp Plans

A stream of notices describes a county club camp in Athens Hocking County Ohio with aims of recreation, education, and character building. Details include enrollment by August 6, cost five dollars, lodging and meals, packing lists, camp location near Nelsonville, and transportation and visit policies for members and families.

Meta Palos Haydenville Chef Logan Athens Hocking County TLEE

Farm Labor Wages Lower in 1928

Agent Kreitler notes farm wage levels lagging the state total with July index at 170 percent of pre war levels, down from 172 percent last July. A larger farm labor supply, especially in lower demand areas like Pomeroy Bend, is blamed for the decline and the accompanying camping program details are listed for 4-H youth.

Kreitler Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agriculture Bureau Pomeroy Bend Pomcroy

Float War Decided At Federal Livestock Club Meeting

At the regular Federal Livestock club meeting held at Edward Kairns home a float will be prepared for Athens County fair activities. A reproration was passed that the banner won for the float at the county fair test year by two Amershire clubs will be presented to Amesville High School. The meeting adjourned to the home of Harmon Ketene on July ki. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs L Kerrns.

Federal Livestock Club Edward Kairns Athens County Ameashire Amiesvile High School Harmon Ketene L. Kerrns Adon Marshfield Jolly Alec Dicken Redia MekKibben Bernice McLeod Ferne Hawk Doarothy Mrimks Helen Raugh-meus

Girls Read Stories At Roll Call Club Meeting

The club met at Mrs. P. T. Beal’s home as the Girls Mothers Helpers 4-H. Thelma Beal and Laura Townsend won honors for their stories on club work. Members present included Margie Sherdian Anna Sherdian Helen Townsend Fallie Hughes and Thelma Beal. Former members Thelma and Dorothy Walker plan to attend next meeting.

P. T. Beal Thelma Beal Laura Townsend Thelma Dorothy Walker T. Beal Mothers

Original and Good Four Club Meeting with Mrs J A Bey

Age 15 resident Lallian Carpenter from Athens Ohio reports a club event with Mrs J A Bey described as enjoyable and lively. The note records a youthful participant and location in Ohio.

Bey Our Jeader Lallian Carpenter Athens Ohio Kotte

Beetle Control Advice From County Agent H Johnson

County farm agent H Johnson explains beetle control for gardens using magnesium arsenate calcium arsenate and calcium arsenate sprays. He outlines dust and spray methods, stressing application to the undersides of leaves where beetles feed, and provides home mix formulas and purchase options at local stores.

Het Garden H. Johnson Johnson Sud Magrestan

Jackville Club Girls Demonstrate Aprons in Meeting

Six members of the Jolly Workers club in Jackville demonstrated how to cloth club aprons judged by Thelma Vernon and Esther Wanon. Dor othy Barker and Masine Wall led the demonstrations with focus on prevention and subject matter.

Jolly Workers Club Jackville Thelma Vernon Esther Wanon Athens Ohe Club Hiner Wahoa Miss Wilson Zien Dorothy Barker Masine Wall

Practical Ways to Fight the Corn Borer

Practical methods to combat the corn borer win approval from U S Department of Agriculture researchers. A photo shows a corn harvester that leaves stubble and drafts and includes attachments to cut stalks and bury roots, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce infestation and crop losses.

U. & Departement of Agriculture Ftstars Otreun Comeralpear

California Cooperative Methods Impress Ohio Visit

A Ohio horticultural secretary recounts a California trip with the American Institute of Cooperation. He notes emphasis on crop care packing and labeling to ensure quality and honesty. Managers and boards are praised for discipline and the long run benefits of cooperative methods.

Bry C. W. Watd Scretary Ohio Horticultural Council California American Institute of Co-operation Pealtrs Calfornia Druit Wrinagers toth +s Galiformia Coomries Ohio Fruit Calfornia Barker

Martha Robinson Poem Mentions Club Leader and Autos

Fragmentary OCR notes reference Martha Robinson writing a poem and mention a club leader Mrs J Bu and a husband. The text also discusses prices of modern automobiles and a decline in motorcycle production by twenty percent from 1927 values.

Poultry Club Star Max Heston Tops Athens County Fair

Max Heston of the Federal Alley Livestock 4 H Club raised Tancred White Leghorns and won first in club work and first in the open class at the Athens County Fair. Athens Chick Hatchery sponsored the open class, awarding fifty chicks this spring. He pursues 4 H aims to make the best better.

Dultry Max Heston Federal Alley Livestock Athens County Athens Chick Hatchery Max

Amusing Plays Presented by 4h Ghia Club

The 4-H Ghia club staged two plays at Tick Ridge schoolhouse titled "The Story Grew" and "Good English Comes to Town" with multiple characters and Mrs. Brown Lillian Carpenter and Rita Sheridan among roles. A fish supper and desserts followed, with sales of sandwiches and ice cream supporting club activities.

Loyal Daughters 4-H Tick Ridges Brown Lillian Carpenter Green Louiale Carpenter Dean Rita Sheridan Rice Cecelia Sheri Doolfith Margaret Robinson Stone Martha Robinson Taylor Dorothy McCanahan Mrs White Louise McClana Han Cecelia Sheridan Miss Florence Lullam Carpenter High School Mariah Robinson Aint Clarice Carpenter Good English Louie McClanahan Dorothy Carpentr Cledith Carpenter Slang Margaret Carpenter

Neat Stitchers 4 H Club Hosts Girls Moving Away

The Py Neat Stitchers 4 H club at Tromble entertained with a party Tuesday evening at Connie Brown's home. Honoring Thema Garnet Compton who cares mom to Columbus, games and ice cream were served. Names included Clea Cortrade Vermatin Alberta Raber Ildra Mande Marjorie Merrion Neva Ada Frances Darling Norma Velma Barstow and others.

PY Neat Stitchers Tromble Othe Connie Brown Thema Garnet

Loyal Daughters 4 H Club Holds All Day meeting

The Loyal Daughters 4-H club met at the home of Mrs Bell for a pot luck dinner at noon. About 12 members attended with six guests from Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid. After business the group worked on plays and checked girls garments. Next meeting set for August 1 at Mrs J A Bell's home.

Daugavers Ita Fiohisen Gurls Clarks Chayel Ladies Aid Visi~ Lors Mre Claney Rotancon Alice Frotinson Avids J. A Bell

Four-H Sewing Club Meeting Place Ad

A note by Lucille Carpenter describes the Loyal Daughters 4-H Clothing club meeting at a streamside Rhady core where their sewing rules are taught under leader Sir J A Beil.

Lucille Carpenter Loyal Daughters 4-H Clothing Club Sirs J A. Beil

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