Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-05

Kennebec county's agriculture fu-
ture' looks bright, if the Boys and
Girls Agricultural clubs, conducted
under the direction of the Extension
Service and the Farm Bureau are
any indications. Boys and Girls, to
the number of 80 or more, came from
all parts of the county, Saturday and
took part in the fourth annual county
club contest held in this city. The Y.
NJ. c. A. was the headquarters of this
enterprising delegation of young
folks.
The enthusiasm Of the children was
an outstanding feature of the days
proceedings and in their stories,
which the boys and girls each wrote
in connection with their projects, the
larger majority spoke of their next
years plans, showing they mean to
continue the work.
The main hall of the Y. NJ. c. A.
had every aspect of an up-to-date
grange fair, on Saturday, when the
exhibits CT the handiwork and the
crops of the members We're on dis
play. Finest needlework in the form
OF house dresses, aprons, holders for
hot dishes. won admiration along
with various canned goods and jel-
lies, clear and bright colored. Braces
of corn and turnips and potatoes. as
Wei as beets, also occupied. places
Of honor.
The crowd began to assemble about
II O'clock in the forenoon and tile
meetings were held in the, "X" as
sem5,y hall Mrs, Dorothy Mills of
North Belgrade. county club project
leader, was i. charge OF the meetings.
There were about rs present. includ =
ing the boys and girls and the club
! leaders.
Among the club leaders were: MIS-.
d. Z. Foster and assistant, Mrs. G. E.
Stackpoie. East Augusta; Mrs. L !
Ayers. West Augusta: Mrs ". X.
Thompson. and assistant. Mrs. w. l..
Ra,stca ann Mrs. H. 10 Swift of
Chelsea: 26rs. c. d. Davenport and
assistant Mrs. E. S Gordon and Mrs.
H j Tuck. Fayette: Mrs W. A.
N:ckerson Readfield: Mrs Aboie
Davis. vassalboro; Mrs. Abbie Perley
and Mrs Florence Buzzell. Vassal-
boro; Mrs. p. c. Jakins and Mrs Will
liam Jaklns. Winslow assistants:
Mrs. Robert Horne, visitor from
WinsloW.
Educational films from the State
Department IF Health were shown
rows. Club cheers and club songs
were also in order at the morning
session.
The Four-Leaf Glover club of
Winslow was awarded a charter.
They have fulfilled the requirements.
elected four officers, completed pro-
gram Of work. have local leader and
at least five members in ones project.
The Seal of Achievement was
AWARDED to the Chicapocapi club of
Cheiseas this being their fourth
award. Uncle Sans Thrift club Of
Fayette also received Seal Of
Achievement for the fourth time. The
first Seal Of Achievement was award
ed to the Merry Maidens of East
Eassaihoro. The seals are awarded
upon tie same conditions as the
charter and also they muet have COM
pleted sc per cent. Of their work. as
well az a public demonstration and a
judging team.
Special Prizes
The Maine Farmer prizes were
awarded to Rodman Palmer and
Clarine Hubbard. In the Senior
awards. the first prize of SIS. given
by the Kennebec Pomona. was
awarded to Rodman Palmer; the Geo.
ono prize or $40. from the kennebec
Farm Bureau was awarded 10 Clarire
Hubbard; third prize of SIS from 7.
w. Longley to Mary Reed. In the
Junior awards. the first prize of SIS
from the East Kennebec Pomona was
awarded TO Dwinal HUBBARD; second
prize OF sac from the Farm Bureau
TO Dorothy Reed: third prize OF IS
from 7. W. Longley to Mary Bart
Lett.
General Ranking
Senior Canning: Clarine M. Hub
bard. Fayette: Mary E. Reed, Wins
low: Mildred Stackpole East Angus
ia: Rena Caldwell Chelsea: Helen
NJ Weber. Vienna: Rebekah G.
Reed Winslow; Ruth Fl. Tuck, Fay
cite: Clara E Tuck, Fayette.
Junior Canning: Dwina' Hubbard.
Fayette; Dorothy Reed, Winslow:
Annie Tuck. Fayette; Madeline ia