| Show LOB DOINGS 4 11 membership TURNING LIGHT ON electrification FOR RURAL communities CO MUNITIE S WATCH IT GLOW in 1923 farmers used electricity last year nearly one million six m million illion are potential users REA has DOO to loan co aps ops op private utilities reach new peak 12 states set up special commissions ag colleges add extension specialist light will be turned on rural elee elec tri cation by 4 H clubs members in nearly every state this year according to acceptances of the second national contest for club club members will repeat the work they did so well in last years initial contest which brought new nev laugals laur ls to the 4 H movement they will gather data on cost of bringing current to communities through government financed cooperatives and private utilities arrange local educational demonstrations st on the farm and stage exhibits and demonstrations at fairs nothing has g ripped gripped the fancy of rural youth or promises such a rich field for their endeavor as rural elect electrification e L c club members must submit then their reports prior to november I 1 to county agents who will wil award a gold medal of honor to the winner the best county report within the state to be chosen by the state club leader will received a merchandise certificate and be eligible to compete for sectional honors the 10 best state winners will be awarded all expense trip to the national club con gress to be held in chicago the first week of december to the three highest rating trip winners the westinghouse westin in electric and manufacturing company in addition will award col lege scholarships of and local leaders may obtain full particulars tic ulars of the contest from their county extension agent |
