Early 4 H Club Roots in Texas Rural Life
The article recalls the formation and growth of 4 H and home demonstration work in Texas, noting pioneer agents, county sponsorship, and the shift from individual home visits to organized extension programs. It highlights Mrs. Edna V. Trigg as a founder of the first 4-11 Club in Milam County, broader statewide expansion, and early activities such as poultry, sewing, and household chores.
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Lam County
E. A. Wallace
W. A. Morrison
W. G. Gillis
Oliver Looney
Texas
Edna
V. Trigg
Milam
Eany
Texas A. & M. College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pioneer
George Banzhaf
Milam County
Bevan
Milam County Women and Home Demonstration Work History
The passage chronicles Milam County Home Demonstration work from 1916 to 1936 including the first Texas girls camp at the Dallas state fairgrounds, expansion of agents and clubs, canning and household skills, 4-H and recreation associations, and the evolution of the program toward group welfare under college-trained agents.
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Texas
Dallas State Fair
Milam County
H. D
D. Ft. Sanford
Canning
AO &Om. College
Maphrie -W. Barry
Deva Barnes
Myr Murray
Bernice Clayton
Kitaal
Mary Jish
Tuatha Yun Losiis
Nile
H. DC
Milam
TH. D
Knapp
Milan
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