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December 29, 1933
The Harlem News
Harlem, Blaine County, Montana
What is this article about?
Russell Plager, a former 4-H club member from an Iowa farm, excels in club activities and wins a $200 scholarship at Iowa State College for scholarship, character, and initiative. His father's guidance through 4-H contributes to his success.
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There's a former 4-H club boy enrolled in the senior class at Iowa State College who has just been awarded a $200 cash scholarship. Ever since he first enrolled in club work, which was when he was ten, good things have fallen into his lap. Some boys, and girls too, have it that way. Others never seem to get a "break", whatever that may mean. Is it the boy or girl or the associations they form or the way they use their time, or what? It is a hard question to answer. In the case of this Iowa lad we'll tell the story and let you decide for yourself.
His name is Russell Plager and he was raised on a farm in one of the good sections of that state with several other children. Their father had attended Iowa State College, majoring in animal husbandry, and taking part in athletic and other student activities. After college he went to farming and became a good average farmer of his neighborhood.
When the sons came along to an age where they could take a hand in doing chores and other work on the farm their father made it a point to show them the right and wrong way of doing things, and the "why" of doing them at all. Anxious as a parent may be to train their children in doing the work of the barnlot, farm and the home well and showing them the whys and wherefores it is not an easy task with all the other responsibilities a father and mother have. To this father it seemed logical that the way out was through 4-H clubs, although he had to organize one, and be its leader. Love of children and patience in dealing with them made him an exceptional guide for the club. It was soon making a name for itself in livestock and other projects. The boy Russell won in judging and demonstration contests, and ranked high in all 4-H activities. Same with his brothers. Closing his 4-H career with an imposing record of achievements, Russell entered college and now in his last year he has a similar record as an agricultural student. He won the $200 scholarship on "scholarship, character and initiative". He made the college judging team last year and was high man in the final contest. He is president of two honor societies and college YMCA secretary.
Keeps Scoring
There's a former 4-H club boy enrolled in the senior class at Iowa State College who has just been awarded a $200 cash scholarship. Ever since he first enrolled in club work, which was when he was ten, good things have fallen into his lap. Some boys, and girls too, have it that way. Others never seem to get a "break", whatever that may mean. Is it the boy or girl or the associations they form or the way they use their time, or what? It is a hard question to answer. In the case of this Iowa lad we'll tell the story and let you decide for yourself.
His name is Russell Plager and he was raised on a farm in one of the good sections of that state with several other children. Their father had attended Iowa State College, majoring in animal husbandry, and taking part in athletic and other student activities. After college he went to farming and became a good average farmer of his neighborhood.
When the sons came along to an age where they could take a hand in doing chores and other work on the farm their father made it a point to show them the right and wrong way of doing things, and the "why" of doing them at all. Anxious as a parent may be to train their children in doing the work of the barnlot, farm and the home well and showing them the whys and wherefores it is not an easy task with all the other responsibilities a father and mother have. To this father it seemed logical that the way out was through 4-H clubs, although he had to organize one, and be its leader. Love of children and patience in dealing with them made him an exceptional guide for the club. It was soon making a name for itself in livestock and other projects. The boy Russell won in judging and demonstration contests, and ranked high in all 4-H activities. Same with his brothers. Closing his 4-H career with an imposing record of achievements, Russell entered college and now in his last year he has a similar record as an agricultural student. He won the $200 scholarship on "scholarship, character and initiative". He made the college judging team last year and was high man in the final contest. He is president of two honor societies and college YMCA secretary.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Family
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
4 H Club
Scholarship
Farm Life
Success
Iowa State College
Livestock Judging
What entities or persons were involved?
Russell Plager
Where did it happen?
Iowa, Iowa State College
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Key Persons
Russell Plager
Location
Iowa, Iowa State College
Story Details
Russell Plager, guided by his father through 4-H clubs starting at age ten, achieves success in livestock judging, demonstrations, and college activities, culminating in a $200 scholarship for scholarship, character, and initiative.