National 4-H Week Observance Emphasizes Better Living
National 4-H Week highlights the two million youth in 4-H clubs across the United States and overseas. Nebraska promotes membership and leadership as W P Bullock and Violet Shepherd in Cheyenne County lead outreach. The 4-H program, with clubs in nearly 100,000 communities, teaches homemaking and agriculture while upholding democratic values through its pledge.
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Violet Shepherd
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Better Living For A Better World Theme Of National 4-H Week
National 4-H observes week March 5 13 4 H club week Sunday May 22 and achievement week November 5 13 plus Club Congress November 27 December 1. The themes guide posts and membership goals urge inventory parent awareness and public support.
Mrs. Anderson of Potter Noted 4-H Leader Since 1934
Potter resident Mrs. Ernest Anderson holds the county 4-H record for longest service as a club leader. In 1948 she completed 14 years guiding Sunshine 4-H and her daughter Janice joined as assistant leader. She directs fair displays, festival duties, and 4-H activities, earning praise from home agent Miss Violet Shepherd.
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Potter
Ernest Anderson
Sunshine
Janice
Anderson
Sunshine Club
Leger Family Embodies 4-H Tradition in Dalton
Mr and Mrs Leger and children Alfred and Dorothy are featured as devoted 4-H leaders and members. Alfred, age 16, has earned 26 projects and led clubs, with livestock focus and multiple awards. Dorothy, 12, holds 26 projects incl livestock and homemaking. The Legers plan to move to Colorado after serving Dalton community projects through 1948.
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Earl Leger
Dalton
Leger
Alfred
Dorothy
Farmers Club
Jolly Fellows
Young Alfred
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Dorothy Leger
Legers
Darton
Colorado
County Agent Chooses Broad Work Over Specialty
W P Bullock of Cheyenne County declines a poultry specialist post at North Dakota State College in Bismarck preferring to continue as a county agent. He emphasizes working with people and participating in diverse community activities rather than narrowing his focus to one field.
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W. P. Bullock
Cheyenne County
Bullock
North Dakota State College
Bismarck
N. Dak
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Miss Walker
Ivan Walker
Ed Erickson
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The
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Foland Farm Machinery
Sidney, Nebraska
Court House
Sidney
Western Implement CO
Massey-Harris
William
Bill” Wolf
Grant St
Oliver
Chappell
American National Bank
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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