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Domestic News April 18, 1941

The Coolidge Examiner

Coolidge, Pinal County, Arizona

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Coolidge Future Farmers of America group attended the annual state convention in Tucson, with 31 schools represented. Wilbur Wuertz will compete in public speaking, and the group enters five judging teams. Banquet tonight addressed by L. D. Klemmedson.

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Coolidge FFA Group In Tucson

Coolidge Future Farmers went to Tucson yesterday, where they attended the annual Future Farmer State Convention.

There were 31 schools represented one for each vocational educational department in the state.

To Wilbur Wuertz, winner in the district public speaking contest goes the honor of representing the South Salt River Valley Federation in the state contest.

This event will be held at one o'clock today. An honor banquet will be held tonight for all Future Farmers, sponsors of each group, and the vocational educational officials.

L. D. Klemmedson, supervisor of vocational education in Arizona, will address the boys at the banquet.

An outstanding feature of the convention is the judging contests in which each school competes. Coolidge chapter is entering 5 judging teams—dairy, live-stock, poultry, agronomy and shop.

During the last month the boys have been doing intensive work in judging in preparation for this event.

What sub-type of article is it?

Education Agriculture

What keywords are associated?

Ffa Convention Tucson Future Farmers Public Speaking Judging Contests Vocational Education

What entities or persons were involved?

Wilbur Wuertz L. D. Klemmedson

Where did it happen?

Tucson

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Tucson

Event Date

Yesterday And Today

Key Persons

Wilbur Wuertz L. D. Klemmedson

Event Details

Coolidge Future Farmers attended the annual Future Farmer State Convention in Tucson with 31 schools represented. Wilbur Wuertz represents South Salt River Valley Federation in state public speaking contest at 1 o'clock today. Honor banquet tonight addressed by L. D. Klemmedson. Coolidge enters 5 judging teams: dairy, livestock, poultry, agronomy, and shop, after intensive preparation last month.

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