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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1975
Page
7
Kris Kroeger and L Hastlers report a 4 H project where a youth helps in row crop farming with his father. They discuss manure application, soil preparation, planting in 30 inch rows, anhydrous nitrogen, weed control by a neighbor, cultivation challenges, rainfall needs, and impending harvest while hoping for favorable prices for feed.
The 1975 national 4-H forestry program, sponsored by International Paper and Extension Service, trains youths from age 8 to 19 in forest management, tree planting, and reforestation. Winners earn medals, trips to the 54th National 4-H Congress in Chicago, and scholarships. six national winners receive $800 college scholarships.
Jo Elfen Sweitzer profiles a group of cooks who connect with family tradition by baking bread reminiscent of a great-grandmother. The piece highlights lineage, technique, and the communal joy of sharing warm loaves.
Jo Ellen Sweitzer, 13, recounts her 4 H foods work and lunch duties, sharing memories of a family bread story, experiments with salad dressings, and lessons learned in cooperation and cooking. The piece notes a Hisey Extension club demonstration and Jo’s aim to honor her great grandmother’s legacy through bread and cooking.
Bruce Talley of Prairie Dale raises six pigs from March 1 1975 weighing about 36 lb each, a Yorkshire Chesterwhite Hampshire cross. They progressed from wormer medicated feed to a medicated premix and now receive 40 percent protein pellets with shelled corn. Hogs grew to 175 lb in four months, with a new hog house built during the period. They should be the right size to show at the 4-H fair August 7 to 9.
Tim Erickson notes 4-H training for a February 15 1974 born Hereford senior yearling heifer. He details feeding, pasture grazing, halter training, and judging criteria of conformation, age-appropriate size, condition and show ability. He argues Herefords’ size and mothering ability support breeding projects and reflects on starting a beef herd within 4-H.
Angela Ahrens Melody Martins shares how crochet helps her relax and stay busy. In year one she learned single and double stitches and made a drawstring bag and potholders for grandmothers and great grandmother. She now learns half double and treble stitches and works on a hat and shawl for the 4 H Fair while planning a crochet demonstration. She enjoys her steer Bicentennial and her Shih Tzu Ming, plus baking cookies and sewing projects at home.
Cindy Sharp Carter outlines her first year in 4 H with Crafts Foods and clothing projects. Leaders Mrs Kenneth Gibbons Mrs Jack Conklin junior leader Debbie Conklin oversee seventeen members as they make plaster craft wall plaques paint them mix colors spray with acrylic to achieve shine and decorate her room
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