Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-03
MN ERIE GROVEF

Service in the Agricultural Depart
ment at Washington, D. c.
DR.. Graham, in clear, everyday
manner, told in detail of his expert
ences as a member of the Extension
services and his talk was of much
value to every member of his audi
ence. Speaking on subject with
which he was thoroughly familiar
DIR. Graham gave much sound and
valuable advice in the first of a
series of speeches to be given in
this state. Because of his wonder
full ability at imparting advice which
fingers in the minds of the people
he is addressing, DR.. Graham has
been assigned to deliver several ad-
dresses in this part of the country
within the next few weeks.
Officers Elected
The election of officers was the
most important part of the routine
! business transacted during the day.
! H. A. Plummer of Benton, we'll
| known throughout the county as one
| of the most successful farmers in
| this section, was reelected president
| of the organization for the coming
year Mr.. Plummer is known as a
good business man and his practical
experience made him again the logi-
cal choice for the office.
Other officers were elected as fol-
lows. vice president. M. I. Knight
! of Oakland: secretary and treasurer,
| M. Merle Grover of Augusta: Crops,
! Fl. w. Austin of South China: Dairy,
/ E. w. Towle of Winslow: Poultry,
: A. A. Thaanum of Winthrop; Foods,
Mrs. Eben Peabody of Riverside;
Clothing, Mrs. B. L. Taylor of Farm
ingdale: House Management. Mrs.
! D. f. Foster of Augusta: Forestry,
D. r. Small of Litchfield; Clubs, Mrs.
Dorcas Creed of Sidney: Orchards,
/ II. w. Peck of Winthrop and Farm
Benton.
An attendance estimated at 125
, participated in the sessions and this
number included most of the project
leaders throughout the county. All
the clubs which competed in the
county contest in 1925, took up the
work again this season with the ex-
ception of Winthrop, where no local
leader could be found. NJ. I. Parker
Of Farmingdale reported that y
farm account books were closed for
the year ending April l, 1926, and
that sixty farmers started account
books this year in the new books
furnished by the Extension Service.
Over 200 have enrolled for the poul-
try account campaign this year. OF
the 273 enrolled last year, 222 re-
ported that they had started their
accounts.
Describe Project Work :.
The Poultry Project was interest
ingly described by p. A. Thaanum,
Jr., of Winthrop. who explained the
work in detail and reported the pro-
gress as very satisfactory. D. r.
Small of I4itchfield told the audience
that in demonstrations held over a
period of 8 years, $4,000 trees have
been planted in Kennebec County
Z. w Towle of Winthrop told Of
remarkable progress in Kennebec
County orchards with the Commun-
ity Planting plan.
There are now over 90 acres of
alfalfa planted in this state. accord
ing to a report given out by E. P.
Oliver of Oakland, a leader in this
branch of Farm Bureau work
Sixtv-seven plots have either started
previous to this year or were seeded
this spring. The rest of the reports
: showed the same remarkable prog
ress. The meeting was a banner
one, both from the viewpoint of at
! tendance and work accomplished and
the members attending avowed their
| intentions Of eclipsing the splendid
! record made this year before the
next annual meeting.