Awards of Merit for House Furnishings Recognized in Halifax County
The North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service awards House Furnishings merit certificates to club members who complete two year major subject study. In Halifax County, 33 women across multiple clubs earned the awards for meeting requirements including demonstrations, space and arrangement, window treatment, and finished projects. The certificates, 6 1 4 by 8 inches, bear signatures of state and county agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service
Halifax County
R. F. Edmond
Spring Hill Club
E. R. Hawkins
South Rosemary Club
R. L. Applewhite
Halifax Club
S. M. Gary
Halifax Woman’s Club
E. S. Fulghum
Tillery
C. T. Johnson
I. A. Crawley
Hollister Club
R. W. Hamill
Calvary Club
T. C. Qualls
Hollister
C. Weeks
Dawson Club
J. S. Lewis
Roseneath Club
J. M. Lewis
Hardranee Club
M. B. Cousin, Jr
Ringwood Club
J. E. Wood
F. W. M. White
B. C. Hamlet
J. L. Holliday
L. G. Barnhill
Blanche Hardee
Hardrawee Club
L. M. Butts
Darlington Club
Edward F. Butts
Aurelian Springs Club
L. D. Riggan
Ralph Willey
Tommie Partin
A. M. Shearin
Thomas Moss
A. C
Heathsville Club History Leads From Canning to Kitchen Wins
A 1916 start with Miss Susie Pope and Miss Bernice Allen built the Heathsville Home Demonstration Club. Mrs. Sam Lewis first chaired, followed by Mrs. W. R. Neville. Exhibits like Farm Home Water Supply won top prizes, and activities included silver teas and raffles to fund growth as foods and nutrition remained a focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Pope
Heathsville Club
Bernice Allen
Sam Lewis
Lola Parker
J. H. Saunders
F. R. Hamill
Annie Branch
Heathsville
W. R. Neville
R. A. Light
A Woman’s Criteria For Successful Agriculture
Jane S. McKimmon outlines a holistic view of farm success stressing a prosperous home, usable furnishings, water and electric systems, and well kept grounds. She cites a Nash Edgecombe study showing $1777 average annual farm income, split between cash sales and home consumption, and urges joint planning by couples to align farm and home economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane S. McKimmon
North Carolina
Bureau of Home Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Nash and
Edgecombe Counties
Home Demonstration Club
Liberty Hyde Bailey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mamie N. Whisnant
J. H. Pope
Spring Hill
John C. Myrick
Mattie Anderson
Halifax County Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
Weldon
Modern Hotel
Acme Chevrolet Coo., Inc
John Paul Jones
E. F. Coppedge
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Halifax, N. C