Adams High School - Argo Yearbook (Adams, MN)

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ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL AGRICULTURE STUDENTS ATTEND THE 16th ANNUAL CONGRESS AT UNIVERSITY FARM More than 1100 high school students from 115 high schools over the state convened at the University Farm on May 18 for the three day annual agriculture congress and F.F.A. convention, The Judging teams that competed were: general livestock, ' dairy cattle, meat identification, crops Judging and identification, and poultry. For this year's congress the state was divided into seven districts and elimination contests held for each district. The five high teams for each district contest were eligible for the state congress. The Adams general live stock Judging team placed fifth at Albert Lea, but the poultry and dairy Judging teams were eliminated at Owatonna. , The achievement contests were a new feature this year. The teams that competed were: poultry, dairy, general livestock, and farm management., The achievement teams were given an examination to test their practical knowledge of their particular field and worked as a unit. The first day Thursday, May 18, was the time reserved for the actual contests. The F.F.A. delegates held a meeting, conducted the speaking contest, and the chapter conducted contests during the day. At 6:50 the annual F.F.A. banquet was held in the Main Cam- pus Unlon ballroom. Friday, May 19, the forenoon was reserved for educational tours of the various College of Agriculture departments. In the afternoon the students gathered in Northrup Memorial Auditorium on the Main Campus for an interestlng program at which Dr. Guy Stanton Ford, the president of the University of Minnesota, spoke, and for the ' presentation of awards. u a The Adams boys did very well. The general livestock Judging team: William Wlste, Martin Prescott, Warren Matteson, and Herbert Jasperson Calternatei placed in the second highest group and re- ceived a red ribbon. ' The poultry achievement team: Frederick Schaefer, Vernon Winkels, and Robert Flnbraaten also placed in the second highest group and received a red ribbon. ' a The dairy achievement team! Kermit Kiefer, Paul Larson, and Richard Johnson placed first and received a blue ribbon.

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.W is-x The officers of the 44H club are-Presidentg Virginia , Bonnallieg Vice President, Carleton Johnson, Secretary, Shirley Larsong Treasurer, Martin Prescottg Reporter, Alice Johnson. Mr, and Mrs. Brooks were our leaders'at the beginning of the year, When they left, Mr. Hatle took Mr. Brook's place but as yet the vacancy left by Mrs. Brooks has not been filled, r' Virginia Bonnallie ' FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA I y The Adams E.F.A. Chapter was renewed on March 1, 1934, under- the supervislon of Mr. Hagen. ,This chapter was formerly organiz- ed by Mr. Bean. There were thirty-three melbers in the first organization. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization for high school boys taking agriculture, These boys learn to farm in the best possible way, and also aid the community in many ways, such as, spraying fruit trees and testing farmer's seed and soil. Although they are performing a community service, they areylearning many things which they plan to under- take and accomplish. They thereby have a planned program to follow throughout the entire year, Our chapter sends Judges and delegates to the State F.F.A. Convention and judging contests at the University Barm.every year. The following boys represented Adams Chapter at the state convention, May 18-21: A General Livestock--Willian Wiste, Martin Prescott, Warren Matteson. l ' , Dairy--Sigurd Osmundson, Norman Levasseur, Virgil Bergene Poultry-eVernon Schaefer, Eugene Gosha, Vernon Winkels. Achievement Dairy-eKermit Kiefer, Richard Johnson, Paul Larson. ' Delegates-eSigurd Osmundson, and Martin Prescott, The State F,F.A. has organized a band, composedwof members from chapters in all parts of the state, .Wilbur Kqloen and Aaron Huseby represented Adams last year. A .4 The officers elected for the year l938'are as follows: President, Martln Prescottg Vice President, Frederick Schaeferg Secretary, William W1steg'Treasurer, Alton Johnsong Reporter, gernon Schaeferg Watchdog, Sigurd Osmundsong and Advisor, Mr. rooks. ' ' The total membership for the year 1959 is twentyetwo. Vernon Schaefer as 4 4 A 4 4 4 4 4 4

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THE ANNUAL CORN SHOW The major project of the Future Farmers Boys this year was their annual corn show which was held on Thursday evening Novem- ber 5. A great deal of interest was manifested by the people of the community in this corn shew, A very liberal award of prizes were provided by the business and professional men of Adams. There were over 55 entries of field run corn. Entries were re- ceived from farmers in all directions, as far south as the Iowa line and east into the Taopi area. Since this was a contest of field run corn, the picking of the corn was supervised by Mr, Brooks and the agriculture boys. The boys were extremely busy during the fall picking: weighing, shelling, and testing the moisture content of the corn, The ag- riculture room was decorated most appropriately for a show of this kind and the corn was very attractively displayed. Although this was primarily a contest of field run corn, many other prizes were listed and entries received. Prizes were offered for the best ten ears of corn, for grains and seeds of all kinds, for sewing, baking and canned goods. The woman's de- partment was housed in the home economics rooms. Nineteen lots of entries in sewing, cooking and canning were provided for. A wnmanfg Committee consisting of Miss Ardys Christiansen, Mrs. J, C, Knutson, Mrs. Clara Torgerson, Mrs. William Wohlers, and Mrs, Roland Brooks arranged for this department., , The program was held in the auditorium. Dr. Albert M, Field, head of the department of agricultural education at the state university was the principal speaker for the evening. Dr, Field is recognized beyond the borders of Minnesota as anl outstanding agricultural educator. After Dr, Field's address, Mr. R. E. Hodgson discussed recent revelations in hybrid corn. BARLEY SCHOOL SPONSORED BY AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT ' A barley and crop school, was sponsored by the agriculture, department of the Adams High School on Wednesday, February 22. The program was held in the auditorium. Mr, John Schissel of the Adams Elevator discussed UThe D Country Elevator, an Important Factor.U Mr. Fred Kramer dis- cussed barley production from the farmers' standpoint, Mr, W, W, Brookins, extension agronomist of the University Farm, and , Harry Williman, Federal Grain Inspector discussed grading fac- tors, barley diseases, and farm practices in barley production, At noon a lunch was served by the Adams Commercial Club.