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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1973
Page
14
A farm girl reflects on seven months in 4 H noting knitting as a challenging but rewarding activity. She contrasts prior Girl Scout experience, aims to wear self made knits, plans Christmas gifts, and expects skill growth through demonstrations, social growth, and record keeping.
Warren Wade Newbrough outlines a 4-H member’s commitment to beef projects, detailing calf grooming methods, class progress, and plans to acquire a heifer and start a herd while remaining in 4-H. The youth credits his club with leadership training and educational, enjoyable experiences.
A year in 4 H covers sewing projects such as a bath shift pillow hanger cover and tote bag. The author lists crafts including a rooster picture dip it bottle and napkin holder and recalls Achievement Day Judging Day and Fair where seven blue ribbons and one red ribbon were earned.
The 4-H food nutrition program sponsored by General Foods, Cooperative Extension Service, and the National 4-H Service Committee educates over 690000 youths on the four food groups planning nutritious meals and snacks. It uses the 4-4-3-2 formula and promotes meals that are nutritious tasty and economical. Notable winners Agnes Arnold and Mike Cattuzzo from Leba non Pa and Lodi Calif illustrate program impact. Winners receive medals of honor, and an expense paid trip to the 52nd National 4-H Congress in Chicago with six national winners earning $700 scholarships.
Susan Kroeger reflects on her fifth year sewing for the Audrain Fair. She describes creating three garments, winning the High Points in Clothing and Home Economics, and earning a new wardrobe with about $60 in costs. She details county demonstrations, a public speech, future medical goals, and plans for next year.
Reggie Joe Householder and Melody Martins describe a 4-H swine project in which a young member raises swine, with a sow producing nine piglets at five weeks, a 225 pound barrow, and multiple gilts. They exhibit at Montgomery County, Centralia, and Audrain fairs, plan to buy a purebred sow next year.
Portageville reports show grain sorghum yielding 100 bushels per acre or more on clay gumbo with Dekalb BR 64 and proper fertilizer. Dr. Jim Roth notes sorghum needs about 50 pounds less nitrogen than corn and excessive nitrogen can reduce yields. Rotation with soybeans boosts nematode resistance and diversifies Southeast Missouri agriculture.
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