Frederick County 4-H History and Growth Since 1917
Lawrence Houghton outlines Frederick County 4-H evolution from the first club in Middletown in 1917 to over 1,000 members in 50 clubs during recent years. Early projects included dairy swine and poultry. later focus shifted to tractor maintenance conservation forestry and home economics with national competitions and leadership development cited as outcomes.
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Lawrence
Houghton
Frederick County
Middletown
Maryland
Club Contess
Chicago
Washington
England
County Girl Is Selected To 60 To Conference
The article recalls the 29th National 4 H Conference in Washington 1959 attended by four youths from the state. It covers arrival at the National 4 H Center, opening ceremonies, tours of the White House FBI and Capitol, a Medal presentation to the President, and the Candlelighting Ceremony at Azter Gardens.
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Sarah Ramsburg
Washington
National Center
C. M. Ferguson
Federal Extension Service
Lincoln Memorial
United States Air Force
Four Saints
Washington Monument
USDA
Navy
Army
Air Force
Marine Band
FBI
United States
New Mexico
Danforth
Memorial
Virginia
Congressional Committee
Library of Congress
House
Sam Rayburn
Smsoman Museum of National
Washington Cathedral
Shoreham Hotel
Pentagon
Arlington National Ceretery
Azter Gardens
Pan American Union
Activities of Older Youth Group Outlined
A survey of the Older Youth Group’s 1959 calendar details monthly events from January Beyond Maryland Borders to December Christmas party. Highlights include February After High School guidance, March Local Leaders banquet, April Public Speaking, May Frederick County event, June Box Social, July demonstrations and county camp, September Race with Your Date, October Progressive Dinner, November County Government, and December Christmas celebration along with statewide 4-H activities and fairs.
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Maryland
Itis
Aiay
Frederick Courty Jen
Dorothy Dex
Charlie Weaver
Santa
U of Mad
Jack
From Wrong to Right in County 4-H Skit Night
Doroth y Dix and Charlie Weaver pair up to dramatize dating do s and donts for the Frederick H Older Youth group. Two short skits show improper versus proper conversation dress and manners at a high school dance with PREP questions guiding the discussion.
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Dorothy Dix
Charlie Weaver
Frederick +H
Frederick County 4-H Older Youth Group Activities
Barbara Hahn details the Frederick County 4-H Older Youth Group for teens 16 and older. Meetings on the third Wednesday cover careers, governance, and teenage issues, with special events like Leaders' Recognition Banquet and a June picnic. The group promotes citizenship and leadership through varied year round activities and community outreach.
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Barbara Hahn
Frederick County
Olkier
Maryland
4-H Work Builds Leadership in Youth
Kathleen Smith outlines 4-H Clubs as organized groups for youths aged 10 to 21 under Cooperative Extension, aiming to develop leadership, self expression, confidence, and citizenship. The piece highlights club structure, projects, motto To make the best better, and the goal of preparing tomorrow's citizens.
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Kathleen Smith
Ional
United Sta Department of Agriculture
State Colleges of Agriculture
County Extension
Mannaring
Bors
Manners
Cme
Howard Johnsons
Train Derailment Kills and Injures Dozens Near Acquahona
A two coach electric train derailed near Acquahona six miles from the hamlet. Two people died a 36 year old woman and a 15 year old boy and about 40 were injured many seriously. The crash occurred en route to a national 4 H conference attendees observed the event.
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Cortina Daxmipezzo
Halo Iap
Calalzo
Minter
Acquahona
Explosion Kills Three in Pangasinan Village Find
National police report says a World War II 105 mm shell found on a roadside in Pangasinan Province exploded killing Leon de la Cruz, 69, who was tapping for powder, and two boys ages 11 and 8 who were watching. Four others were critically injured. Copper and tin zinc pennies are mentioned as mint composition.
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Manila Aps
Pangasinan
Here
Leon de
State 4 H Club Week At University Of Marsland
About 1 500 4 Hers attend the weeklong event at the University of Marsland Chapel with programs daily from Monday to Friday. Activities include Vespers tribal meetings square dancing public speaking tours and a closing End of Trail ceremony.
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University of Maryland
Notin
Universiy
Marsland
Maryland AH Stars
AH Four
Maryland
AH Star
Smithsonian Institution
Lincoln Memorial
National Gallery of Art
Jefferson Memorial
F.B.I
Grand Council Circle
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Evert
Recife
Brazil
San Francisco
Permmambuco
Ing
DE Gaulle
PARIS
Seuile
MAKE
National Club
Jacquelyn Hoover
Johnsville
Carroll
Eaves
Walkersville
Byron Grossnickle
Union Bridge
Lewistoun
Iva Zeer
Frederick
Marilyn Garber
Paisyakin
Jefferson
Charie Weaver
Eisenhower
Sarah
Ramsburg
Ronald Gallahan
Frederick Coany
Sunate
Pittsburgh
Trimble Co
Pittsburon
B&o
Cumberland
Tre Pritts
College Park
Pat Pees
Farmers and Mechanics Citizens Nationalank of
Fredericks
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and
The
Federal Reserve System
2Nd Sts. Frederick Shopping Center
Citizens Office Market
Patrick Sts
Fort Detrick Facility
Libertytown Bank
Union Bridge Bank
Libertytown
Mount Airy Bank
Mount Airy, Md
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