The Journal

REPORT SHOWS- Extension Service Plays Important Part In County

The Noble county extension program was conducted during the past year under the guidance of three professional workers, with the assistance from one secretary. They were Floyd Henderson, who has been agricultural agent since April 26, 1946; Miss Mabel Sarbaugh, home economics agent, who has been employed since Oct. 1, 1950; and A. Paul Jonard, associate extension and leader in 4-H activities, who has been with the extension service since Sept. 1, 1954. Mrs. B. Louise Cunningham served as acting home economics agent from March 1 till June 31, 1957 to fill the vacancy created when Miss Sarbaugh attended the University of Wisconsin to complete a graduate course of study. The office secretary is Mrs. Irma K. Wheeler of Pleasant City route. During the year a report showed that 2038 office calls were made and 1622 office calls were received, 254 news stories were published, 46 radio broadcasts and three television shows were presented, 2219 bulletins were distributed, 106 training meetings were conducted for leaders, 208 other meetings were participated in by agents, and 250 meetings were conducted by local extension leaders.

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During the year in the agricultural phase of the program, the use of artificial insemination increased by 22%. A monthly news letter was initiated for Dairy Production Testing Co-operators and production testing cooperators increased 30%.

Final plans have been made for Noble county to be certified brucellosis free in 1958.

One hundred Noble county feeder calf producers marketed 1250 feeder calves at prices ranging from 3 to 5 cents per pound above other markets in neighboring areas. This was achieved by a careful grading program plus the sale of uniform lots of convenient size.

There were 300 people who participated in a Conservation Field Day. The day's program featured plowing matches, pasture treatment and renovation, tiling, surface drainage, diversion terrace construction and other conservation measures. A tractor tipping demonstration was an important feature of the program.

During the year, help was provided in the planning and organization of eight community institutes.

In the home economics phase of county extension work, Miss Sarbaugh reports that approximately 200 homemakers attended the annual Achievement Day.

40 women attended the national home demonstration meeting in Columbus. 19 women attended women's camp at Piedmont and members of the Noble county home demonstration council participated in district council activities with 19 attending the annual district meeting.

Paul Jonard, in charge of 4-H work, reported 167 girls and 159 boys enrolled during the past year. There were 159 girls who completed 297 projects and 130 boys who completed 189 projects during the 4-H season.

Associate agent Jonard also reported that Narendra Bokey an IFYE exchange from India, visited with three families in the county for 10 weeks. His stay was sponsored by the Junior Leadership club.

Eight community institutes were conducted last year in Noble county. They were all scheduled during the second week of November. Rev. Wobus was guest speaker at Summerfield, Elk township, Sarahsville, and Jackson township, and Mrs. Katherine Whimmery was guest speaker at Carlisle, Batesville, Sharon and Renrock.

A. Paul Jonard, 4-H leader, reported that 20 girls and four boys completed the Junior Leaders project and received their pins. They elected their two representatives, one boy and one girl, to the 4-H advisors. The J.L.'s, as a group, were responsible for selecting Noble county's delegates to all the state camps, getting volunteers to assist with training workshops, assisting at style revue, demonstration contests, talent show and setting up the rules for a Junior Fair Queen Contest.