347 Boys and Girls of County Complete Their 4-H Projects
The Athens County 4-H report shows 347 youth completed projects last year, up 71 from the prior year. County extension work, organized by T H Johnson, outlines program structure, community involvement, and future recommendations with demonstrations in lime and fertilizer use for pasture health.
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T. H. Johnson
Athens County
United States Department of Agriculture
Ake Ah i Autyl
Farm Bureau
Grange
Thelyy Aoll
Wash- Supervisor
Duritely
County Grange
Smith- Hughes
Forestry Department
Ohio
Ayl
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad l
Jin the
Dairy Association
Sis
Garden Club
Athens Garden Club
Bars of
Athens
Amelia
County extension work highlights Agriculture progress and plans
A county report details endorsements for Eugene D. Funk as Hoover aide, plus farm programs led by the Farm Bureau Grange and clubs. It notes orchard pests, fertilization efforts, beautification projects, and county meetings on dairy cattle co operatives and marketing. Dem onstration plots, tree plantings, and a rat control campaign are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mey Tae
County Grange
Meigs County
Tn Washington
Beautifying Project Highlights Of The Year
The county reports major 4 H and agriculture efforts with sheep beef cattle hogs and dairy work. Demonstrations at county fairs include two boys with seven pure bred sheep and a state fair third place. Poultry gardening and home management programs engage many clubs with notable gains and bank sponsorships.
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Ohio State University
Federal Farm Loan Association
Foots
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Community Activitima A
Osage farmer leads tribal farming push and show
Likes To Farm an Osage breeder of registered Shorthorns promotes modern farming among tribesmen. The Nelsonville Grain and Vegetable Show drew 8 774 attendees with prize certificates and talks by state and national speakers. A new Little Theater plan aims to stage rural plays and develop local talent with 4-H and Grange support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aecaeee
County Extension Department
Nelsonville
Aerry Caton
Russian women embrace fashion in Bolshevik era changes
NEA dispatch reports Russian women in peasant districts and city meetings adopting European American fashion trends. Frances Adams notes hair styling marcel waves, improved clothes patterns, and growing stores for cosmetics while government considers providing patterns and instruction for Soviet women.
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Balahevik
Frances Adams
Russia
Volga
Misa Adams
Marcel Waves
Permanente
Bolshevik
Wheat Crop Failure In State This Year
The 1928 wheat crop in Ohio was a striking failure at 19,713,060 bushels or 27 percent of the five year average, with other crops like oats barleys hay and tobacco showing varying yields. The report notes tobacco at 20,600,000 pounds and oats surpassing records, while corn and hay lagged. The piece contrasts bread shortages with social shifts as women adapt to famine conditions and changing roles amid economic stress.
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Russia
Bolscevik Tege
Buasta
Mies Adama
Tw Mae
Helene
Ohio
Department of Rural Economics
Lonts
Athens and Hocking Counties Unite for 4-H Camp Program
Athens and Hocking Counties joined to host a 4-H Club Camp drawing about 300 children and featuring leader training, demonstrations, and a new camp site with permanent facilities. Livestock and home economics clubs displayed at the fair and teams placed at state and district events as plans for soil testing, orchard school, and county-wide extension activities advance.
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Able Leaders
Athens County
Hocking County
Eton
Columbus
Congress
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Bloomington
Hoover
State Farmers Institutes of
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Tan Tyat
County Granges
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Athena
Relai Dér
Foren ' i Res
Japan
Lespedeza
Hateregtea
Univer
Athens National Bank
County Fair Board
Dairy Husban
Boyz
Farmers Institutes
Julia " Slanshard
EW York
Moscow
Leningrad
Decaust
Iaras Adams
Jascow
Adopa
Paris
Miss Adams
County Club
Boya
Girla
Soilar Laboratory Iin
Extension Department
la Trring
Warm Bureau Federation
Coolville
Athens Messenger
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