4-H Week Spotlight Celebrates National Youth Program
Millions of 4-H youths and half a million volunteer leaders mark National 4-H Week October 6 12 1974. Theme We Can Make It Happen highlights cross cultural groups solving energy health and conservation challenges with support from University of Missouri Extension and Chicago based National 4-H Service Committee. Over 3 million funding supports education aids scholarships and programs nationwide.
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University of Missouri Extension Division
National
Chicago
National Committee
Audrain 515 Club Members Celebrate 4-H Week
Audrain County reports over 515 4-H members celebrating National 4-H Week October 6 12 with 52 000 Missouri members and 50 million nationwide. Area Youth Agent Dee Goedeke notes the theme We Can Make It Happen and invites youth ages 8 19 to join. Local clubs offer 100 plus interest areas, camps, trips, fairs, awards, and leadership citizenship training. For info contact MU Extension Center Mexico at 581 3231.
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Audrain County
Missouri
United States
Dee Goedeke
Goedeke
Audrain
University of Missouri Extension Center
Mexico
4-H Growth Aims at Family Involvement and Citizenship
The 4-H organization invites parents to lead projects and participate with their children, framing the club as a family activity. It aims to develop responsible citizens, improve home living, foster positive relationships, support community development, and enhance leadership, career exploration, safety, health, resource conservation, arts appreciation, leisure, and science literacy.
Gant Lucky Clovers 4-H Club Organized in Audrain County
The University of Missouri Extension Center in Audrain County announces the Gant Lucky Clovers 4-H Club formed in the old Gant community south west of Mexico. Mrs Gene Shellabarger leads with Mrs Bert Smith as assistant. Officers elected Oct 1 include Crista Alexander president Gina Shellabarger vice president Scott Alexander secretary Randy Maxwell treasurer David Fountain reporter Cindy Maxwell song leader Sue Dorman game leader. Members list many locals. Activities planned include National 4-H Sunday Oct 6 Hobo Day Oct 19 odd jobs fundraiser and Oct 26 Halloween hayride and wiener roast. Mrs Mary Nunes in charge.
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University of Missouri Extension Center
Audrain County
Gant Lucky Clovers
Gant
Mexico
Gene Shellabarger
Bert Smith
Salt River Church
Crista Alexander
Gina Shellabarger
Scott Alexander
Randy Maxwell
David Fountain
Cindy Maxwell
Sue Dorman
New Gant Lucky Clovers
Terri Hulett
Cheryl
Salt River
Mary Nunes
4 H Youth Educational Program Overview
The 4 H program is a voluntary youth organization for boys and girls aged 8 to 19. Administered through the University of Missouri Extension, it provides literature and leader instruction to club and project leaders. Its aim is character, knowledge, leadership, and citizenship development via projects, activities, and recreation. Members elect officers, select leaders, plan programs, and earn a 4 H emblem pin upon completion.
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U.S
University of Missouri Extension Division
Missouri 4-H Program Sees Growing Youth Enrollment
Missouri 4-H enrollment rose from about 34 thousand in 1969 to over 52 thousand in 1974, with six year figures showing steady gains each year. The Mulligan Stew nutrition TV program reached 171 thousand youths, while Audrain County reports 15 active youths in 18 clubs supported by about 290 adult volunteers.
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Missouri
Trickey
Audrain
Dee Allen
Showing Steers At State Fair
4 H cattle from Audrain and other counties showcased at the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. The show spanned three to four days with steers judged for better showing and cutting calve handling skills. Participants learned from the experience and look forward to next year’s event.
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Diane Newbrough
Prairie Dale
Denver
Colorado
Sedalia
Missouri
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Mexico Fruit CO
Smiley
IGA
Audrey B. Children’s Shop
Quality Body Shop
Garnett’s Cafe
Laddonia State Bank
Roth
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A & B Prescription Shop
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Zeeway Product Inc
White Electric Supply
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Gant 4-H Club
A Morton Buildings, Inc
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