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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1959
Page
9
A 4 H Tractor Maintenance Club member recalls winning county first in a statewide Ohio State Fair tractor operator contest. He describes entering for fun, the written exam from Unit A, and two obstacle courses testing hitching, driving, and timing, noting the experience and responsibility gained even without a state victory.
The National 4-H Center in Washington will officially open June 16 with a dedication ceremony tied to the National 4-H Club conference. Purchased Feb 9 1951 for about 375000, remodeled at nearly 850000, WVU officials note the center will become a leadership and citizenship training hub for 4-H members nationwide.
The State All Star award is the top 4 H honor in West Virginia for members and eligible non members like local leaders and extension workers. Nomination comes from local All Star groups with agents support, followed by consecration at four state camps and initiation at Teepi Kendrick Memorial. The motto is Service reflecting long standing rural youth contribution to 4-H and extension programs.
The Jolly Eight Bridge Club gathered at Genevieve Hartman’s home with Jean Williams Jane Irvin Margaret Boyle Nellie Ward Grace Leake Anna Lillico and Mildren Thompson present. Margaret Boyle won the high prize. The next meeting will be at Nellie Ward’s home. Visitors in Columbus included Mrs Besse Davis Mrs Margaret Beathe and Fulton Beathe.
West Virginia has long led 4-H 4-F club work pioneering the All Star program now adopted by many states. The charting course helps older members evaluate life goals including vocation and future relationships. County Camp features interviews with state personnel and a ceremony awarding a four leaf clover pin with a ruby to indicate continued growth in head heart hand and health.
Gallia County’s Junior Fair fat steer sale grew from a 1953 idea by business leaders to a strong local event. Buyers from independent grocers, packing plants, and firms, led by Carl Myers and Emerson Evans, purchased 15 steers first year and continued as headcount rose to 34 in 1957 and 43 in 1958, with record bids for champion steers.
A 4 H member reviews six years of club work detailing Baking I II III Canning I II Freezing I and Foods for Snacking and Packing. He lists county wins at state fairs and a 4 H jacket for baking and bookends for canning while praising teamwork leadership and the motto To Make the Best Better. He also notes serving as junior leader for three years and enjoying demonstrations and sharing skills.
The Portland Home Demonstration Council met at the home of Mrs. Ralph McDade with 11 members present. Marshall Delaney and his wife from Ravenswood visited friends here. Alice Adams of Coolville visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jewett. Carlos Gwinn and daughter of Parkersburg visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDade. Kenneth McLeod and wife attended the funeral of their sister-in-law in Huntington.
The company emphasizes a firm position and warns there is nothing to gain from another day of lost pay, underscoring the priority of maintaining payroll stability for all workers.
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