4 H Club Growth and National Scope Highlighted
The 4 H movement expands to national prominence the week of March 7 to 45 with Michigan enrollment near 60 000 and about two million members nationwide. In Clare county 1962 figures show 116 boys and 164 girls. The program teaches agriculture and home making through supervised projects and exhibits as rural schools host clubs with local extension office guidance. The National 4‑H Congress in Chicago gathers delegations from 48 states to honor grand champions winning purple ribbons.
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Michigan
Clare County 4-H Parents and Leaders Association
Mighigan
Clare County
Act of Congress
Congress
Chicago
Americans Agricultural Center
International Harvester Co
Firestone and TS
Rubber, Companies
Sears, Roebuck
Former 4-Hers Who Made Good In Clare County
In Sheridan township the Penrose and Schunk families are highlighted for long 4-H ties and farming success. Ernest and Lowell Penrose started with livestock clubs in 1928 and now run Holstein herds with modern tile drainage. Stanley Schunk and sons Mark and Ronald maintain a strong dairy and beef operation with DHIA work. Mrs. Penrose and Mrs. Schunk are noted leaders in girls 4-H and Achievement Day programs. The Penrose bookkeeper is praised for an excellent farm accounting record over 24 years.
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Sheridan Township
Thee
Howeard Portrose
Clare County
Ernest
Stanley Gardner
Croswell
Lowell
Howard Penrose É&Lgons
Michigan
Penrose
Penroses
Stanley Schunk
Schunks
Stanley
Mark
Ronald
Michigan State College
Dad
Howard Penrose
Farm Management Department
4-H Projects For Girls Highlights From Local Clubs
The 441 Chile girls pursue food preparation preservation and baking in summer 4-H activities. Marilyn Zelt and Joyce Keyser share improvements and lessons from second year and cold pack methods. Carol Kleinhardt notes bake sales trips and a first place at the state show.
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Chile
Marilyn Zelt
Hamilton 4
Gaylord
Marilyn Davis
Brush College
Joyce Keyser
Hamilton
Hast Lansing
Carol Kleinhardt
Clare
Wilson State Park
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beRnend
Clare, Michigan
Thayer Dairy and Locker Plant
Weat
Fourth Street
Vandewarker
McEwan Street
Leiter Brothers Lumber CO
Glare
Carol Getit
Lansing
Prather Plow & Implement Sales Co. A
Prather, Graham
East Fourth St
America
Citizens State Bank
Johnston
Edward J
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