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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1972
Page
5
Athens County 4 H reports 34 clubs with 127 advisers and 660 youth ages 9 to 19. Tar Hollow camp, August county fair, and Junior Leader program are key activities across 17 project areas. Contact extension agent Don Van Nostran at 593 8555.
Nicki Van Meter profiles the Stiversville Stitchers 4-H Club noting its founding in 1971, naming after local landowner Mr. Stivers, and detailing members nine strong guided by adviser Ada Van Meter and assistant Louise Gluesencamp. The article highlights community ties and pride in learning by doing.
George Rowley, Condor 4 H Club member from Route 4 Pomeroy, recalls 4 H as enjoyable and rewarding. The eight member club, advised by Dorsey Jordan, meets flexibly, plays sports before meetings, works on gardening projects, earns grades and premiums at the county fair, and offers first year pins and camp at Canters Cave near Jackson Ohio.
Athens 4 H adviser Mrs. Roger Grueser presents a portrait of 4 H as a program built on leadership, project work, and community involvement. The piece highlights activities from livestock and sewing to camp leadership and county fair participation, concluding with the assertion that 4 H is IN.
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