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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1928

Page

16

Four-H club entries in Athens county reach 104 girls and 144 boys

Twenty six heads eleven boys chairs three food and fourteen sewing organizations recorded by secretary Esther Wilson. The report lists project counts including cooking and sewing activities, livestock and garden projects, and notes 26 leaders with varying years of experience across multiple clubs and districts.

Athens County Esther Wilson T. H. Johanson E. R. Wallace Athens Garden Club V. C. Kail the Plains Go Getter Club C. Curtis Amesville Federal Valley Livestock Club Ray Bobo Athens Lod Forestry Club Jef Herrison Jvy 1S Handicoat Tinescott Busy Poe Margaret Walburn J. T. Beal Athena Morhers Con Brown Trimble Adda MiCams Nelsonville Etiel Hyer Zakski Berdena Hawk Lodi Todi Jennie Bryan G the C's Club O. Shanks Coohilie Vales Mills Priscilla Tub Lena Whitlatch New Marsh Jolly Stitchers H.R. Jacoby Jolly Workers

Reforestation Drive on McArthur Brick Lands in Vinton County

I W Dean reports the largest state reforestation project on private land at the McArthur Brick Company in Vinton County. Since 1926, 400 acres have been planted with 400000 trees including Scotch red white and Corsican pine. By 1927 survival reached at least 90 percent under Brick foreman supervision.

I. W. Dean State Extension Forester McArthur Brick Company Vinton County C. F. Pilcher Brick Company Dean

Farm Price Helped May Income Improve Agriculture Index

Ohio agricultural income in May rose to 8 points from 5 in April, aided by farm price strength. Meat animals and dairy profits led gains, while grain income fell from last May. Argentina emerged as the US's top competitor with exports up 50 percent from 1928.

TTER Esse V. St. Wertz Rural, Economics Department Oblogpriculture Expériment Station Cormparra Wertz Ohio Argentina United States Department of Agriculture

Work of Club Told as Story

Alyce Wilson and Janet Baumgardner narrate a tale in a small town about wealth and status. Janet seeks inclusion in a sewing club where the narrator explains 4-H values and aims to balance winning with good sportsmanship.

Alyce Wilson Anet Baumgardner Janet Tanet

Sewing Challenges and Camp Memories in 4 H Year

A student recalls joining 4 H and mastering apron mitering and neck lacing under Jennie Bryan. Rainy club camp days turned sunny with Vesper services. The narrative contrasts early sewing struggles with gratitude and plans to improve next year. Also reports a study showing ten high income farms averaged $12,698 more cash receipts than ten low income farms, with greater land and crop acres but similar expenses.

Ose Jennie Bryan Ohio State University Frank County Farma I. S. Hoddingtt Hell Neff

Reasons 4H Club Girl Gives for Enjoying Work

A 4 H Club girl explains that the program builds community by teaching sewing and self-reliance. She notes initial resistance from parents, growth from ten to nineteen members, and personal use of sewing at home as evidence of impact.

Menlo Brady T. H. Johnson Hap Hollow

County 4-H Leaders Meet in Utica for Training

County 4-H leaders including George Dixo Taurehille Helen Mertter and Robert Lang met in Utica for a training session ahead of the county club camp planned August 13 to 18 near Cornu southeast of Hasdenville. Five club members attended the district elite camp in Utica and will assist at the county camp.

Eorge DIX Taurehille Hankcraft Helen Mertter Laurelville Robert W. Lang Athens County Club Cornu Hasdenville Gir Keister Jewell Loomis Fruth In Mire Mildred Walters Woods Phine Krinn Utica Th Grrig WHI

Joint Meeting Held by Two New Marshfield Clubs

A joint meeting of the Handi sriveze club and the Jolly Workers Scoring club in New Marshfield drew about thirty members. Attendees enjoyed games and social time, ending around eight o clock with plans for another gathering in the near future.

New Marshfield Handi Sriveze Jolly Workers Loth Clubes Pt Games Tn Roi Go Marsh

Volume boosts farm profits says economist Nett

J C Nett of the rural economics department asserts that farm profits rise with higher volume of business. He compares farming to other industries where volume is a key factor in profitability.

J. C. Nett Rural Economirs de Nartenant Oestring

May and April Cattle Testing Honors Reported

The report lists May and April cattle testing honors with weights and milk fat records for Holsteins from Guysville and surrounding registries. Leaders include JJakien Gittian and Frank Mites with high butterfat and milk totals, and a bake sale at the Majestic theater raised funds for camping expenses.

Chabaster Building Topic As Mary Gonnett Speaks

A Mary Gonnett talk at the Chabaster Building highlights character. The annual H 4 H meeting planned a pie box social at Rock Mitte school and planned trips to camp under the guidance of Miss Wier Cannet, dean of girls.

Chabaster Mary Gonnett Aperts Ucspera DOT Beak Wier Cannet moAt HS Rock Mitte

LOROPE FOLLOWS Radio Lead in Dissenting Farm Movement

A fragmented report notes a figure named Lorope aligning with a dissenting farm group led by radio, active for years. It mentions new state involvement and questions about local state ties and actions.

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Doctor and Lawyer Are Their Plan in Ormoc Tale

The Siamese twins Liele and Simplicio Godino of Ormoc Leyte in the Philippine Islands have chosen to study law and medicine respectively. They are proteges of Theodore Yangeo, a wealthy Philippine shipper, and attend a high school with the days set for study ahead.

Ll Dalning Liele Simplicio Godino Ormoc Leyte P. I Trodore Kk Yangeo

George Miller Farm Rich Clover Crop Prospects

George Miller reports a strong stand of Japan clover in Good Hope Townstop. The annual crop yields fine pasture late July into August, grows on acidic soil but prefers lime present. It tolerates heavy pasturing and produces seeds near ground level each year.

Japan George Mailer Good Hope

Dinner Served by 4-H Kooky Club in Jackville

A chicken dinner was served Thursday evening at the school house by the Jackville 4-H Kooky club. The event drew a healthy crowd despite poor weather conditions. The report mentions a peach grower and a U S Department of Agriculture inquiry on pest control.

Jackville 4-H Kooky Club Achoolhouse U. S. Department of Agriculture

Unusual Sessions Held by Sunshine 4-H Club of Lodi

The Lodi Sunshine Workers held a meeting at Mane Grim's home where Ruth Nixon withdrew from club activities. The next meeting, planned at Gladys Clark's home, will feature swimming in the afternoon and a supper followed by a business session. Members are asked to gather in Jerseyville to travel together.

Lodi Sunshine Workers Mane Grim Ruth Nixon Gladys Clark Jerseyville

Amesville 4-H Club Member Earns State Fair Honors

John Kasler of the Federal Valley Livestock 4-H club is an active Amesville boy, showing Merino ewes since 1926. He won multiple ribbons at the Athens County fair, earned a high scoring dairy judging trip to the Ohio State fair, and contributed as news reporter and story writer for his club.

Athens John Kasler Federal Valley Livestock Athens County Fair John Oho

Ohio State offers standardized fertilizer ratios for farmers

University agronomists and the extension service publish a leaflet detailing new standardized fertilizer ratios to reduce confusion and improve crop results under varying conditions. The effort, backed by manufacturers, aims to simplify what had become a proliferation of analyses and products across farming communities.

Oho Slis and Agronomy Oho State University Umsersite

Aunt Julie Advised Curtis to Leave Kaw Reservation

A rare old photo shows Aunt Julie Pappan, Curtis's Kaw grandmother, who urged him at age 14 to quit the Kaw reservation in Oklahoma and move to the city. The note suggests Curtis might have been a blanket Indian rather than the Republican vice presidential nominee.

Julie’ Pappan Charlea Curtis Julie Curtis Kaw Reservation Oklahoma City

Happy Hollow 4-H Club Meeting Redirects to Study

Roll Call answers reveal preferred study as torite. Marie Wareheim gives recitation. Evelyn Ruth and Gaynell Altman perform songs. Marie Buel recites. Alice Mac comb plays piano. Visitors include Alice and Ann Mac comb. Next meeting set for July 13.

Happy Hollow Marie Wareheim the Club Seading Menlo Brady Evelyn Ruth Gaynell Altman Marie Buel Alice Maccomb Alice Ann Maccomb

Fruit Growing Hints From a Specialist

Professor E R Wallace of Osio University discusses a difficult apple season marked by unfavourable weather for pollination and bloom, with widespread blossom blight and heavy fruit drop. He recommends mulching, grass suppression, and soil moisture management to support trees through anticipated drought and windfall risks.

E. R. Wallace Osio University

Lodi 4-H Girls Enjoy Swimming Lesson Trip

Members of the Lodi 4-H club found swimming fun with a lesson by Miss Ber, despite some who could not swim. After lessons, they warmed up by the fire, toured the Hemlock Grove area, and returned to the Athens grammar road for supper at a tourist camp. Audina Burson and others shared stories and recitations.

Ber Athensormeray Road

Hermon Sewing Club Sets July Meeting at Edith Armstrong Home

Members of the Mt Hermon Sewing Club met at the church for a June 24 gathering with planning for the next meeting at Mrs Edith Armstrong's home in July. Demonstrations by Verarove Garnet Sedwick Frances Carpenter and Lenor were noted and refreshments by Lenore Kens were arranged.

Mt. Hermon Lary Edith Armstrong Vera “Rove Garnet Sedwick Frances Carpenter Lenor Imating Veretrode June Armstrong Falxanna = Armatrong Lenor Kenes Fra Swick

Plains Club Bazaar Planned at High School July 12

The Plains Club Canning Chip held a regular meeting in the high school building led by Miss Jennie Bryan. They planned a bazaar for July 12 in the home economics department with members Helen Jellison Dorothy Brieker Ether May Cochran Verna Nagle Vera Krivoatl Gloraine Hepler Christine Cochran Elaine Whitlitch and others present.

Canning Chip Jennie Bryan Leld Helen Jellison Dorothy Brieker Eather May Cochran Verna Nagle Vera Krivoatl Glaraie An HE Plains Christine Cochran Elaine Whitlitch Misa Bryan

Ohio 4-H Club Congress Set At Ohio State University

The fourteenth annual Ohio 4-H club congress will run November 19 to 24 at Ohio State University. About 450 top club members are expected to attend, with 3 to 8 delegates per county and one adult leader from each county, totaling around 100 leaders. W H Palmer announces the dates and selections.

Oho Oho State University Ohio Palmer

Bee specialist predicts large honey supply

Vir all N. Argo, a state bee-keeping specialist at the State University, says warm fair weather in early June could start a surplus honey flow. Dry late May hurt white clover nectar, but June rains should improve conditions and yield a good crop from white clover and other sources. Beekeepers faced with swarming risk are advised to prepare supers as the honey flow begins.

Virall N. Argo The State University Argo

Old Gray Mare Cavalry Demonstration Spreads Through Coliseum

Katie Parks leads the Old Gray Mare Band at a Democratic convention demonstration in Houston. Jones requests removal of the cavalry as Parks rides mounted on her Bray mare through the Coliseum aisles, seen everywhere in the city.

Katie Parks Flouston Jessa Jones Stobinson Katie Houston

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