The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-03-21
SANTA ROSA BOYS and CIRLSHAVE
WONDERFUL SUCCESS INCLUB WORK

means to the county Judging from
the frequently repeated words of praise
of the demonst ration work in Santa
Rosa county I ann sure it has attained
new Importance in the minds of the
citizens"
Mr.. Oglesby furthermore states his
views of agricultural work in general
Realizing that more genuine work can
be accomplished by working with the
younger generation. l have specialized
on boys club work. 1 consider this
one of the most successful pieces Of
work accomplished. In the various
clubs 1 enrolled 120 members. The
home demonstration agent and I or
ganized II girls and boys clubs which
have met regularly and carried the
work through. OF tie 120 boys en-
rolled, SO reported at the annual con-
test. BY winning prizes at the state
fair on boys club exhibits T was able
to send four boys to the state short
course held at the university How
ever. one of the scholarships was given
by the county commissioners and one
by two of the merchants of Milton.
This county being in its infancy in
the development of home orchards, 1
have in the past year caused five peach
groves for home use, to be put out One
man has commercial orchard started
and will add more trees this fall.
II have through my community ad-
visory clubs TO be able to ship our
products comparatively next year"
Miss Warren having confidence of
much progress in the future due to
the increase in production, made the
following statement pertaining to her
line of work:
THE most effective and satisfactory
demonstration work have done in the
county is my work with the younger
people. The county agent and 1 have
our girls and boys clubs organized
together These clubs meet once
month and we have carried out the
programs sent to us from Tallahas-
see. At these meetings the club mem
bers not only get instructions along
their particular line of work but they
learn how to preside over meetings and
how to express themselves in public,
for we have each mmber give re-
port of his or her work and often put
them on the program for a talk on the
subject that they are interested in at
that time Another important fea-
ure of the club meetings is the social
hour which we find helps to wear OF
the timidity of the children IN the
country. They enjoy the games thor
oughly and it seems to bring the agent
together.
One of the most successful under
takings this year was the camp held
at Floridatown. This camp took the
place of the county short course which
we have held in Milton each year. A
definite program of work and play
was arranged and closely carried out.
Tho Girls were taught how TO make
wire grass and pine needle baskets,
how TO darn, make buttonholes. ETC.
"The camp was the most spectacular
niece of work accomplished during the
year and through il I believe our work
has attained a new Importance in the
minds of many citizens Of the county.
Next year am planning TO do more
definite work with women. I have just
organized a woman's club at Calhoun
and we have had two meetings The
women are very enthusiastic over the
club and we are doing good work
Both of these agricultural agents are
hoping 10 have similar camp this
coming summer and If the county COM
missioners contribute a sum OF money
as they did last year there viii be
no doubt Of holding the camp.