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7 rubber, cassava, yam, banana, pineapple, rice, cocoa, maize (corn), and the many vegetable crops which we have in the United States. We made many tours in the Eastern Region during this training period and this gave us a chance to really see Nigerian agricul- ture as it is and to meet some of the peoole who are respon- sible for 85$ of the nation's economy. After this training we finally got our assisnments and were sent to our posts throughout the Eastern region. My assignment is with the Young Farmers Clubs (similiar to I4.-H) of Orlu Division, which is a province of the East and made up of several counties, I an in charge of the Y»F C for the whole of the most heavily copulated areas in the East, I have a big job ahead of me, serving as what would be called in the U.S. County U-H Club Agent . My home is about a half mile from the center of the town of Orlu. I have a four room house with a bathroom and kitchen. Incidentally, I'm one of the privileged Volun- teers working in agriculture who has the luxury of a flush toilet and shower. This house until June of 1961; was the rectory of the priest here in Orlu; so therefore it is made of concrete blocks with a steel roof. In my compound (area surrounding the house) there are six stands of pine- apple, palm trees, orange trees, and banana trees. So you can see I have an abundant supply of fresh fruit. It is really another world to step out into the back yard and get oranges and bananas right; from the trees. I must say, these fruits ripened natu- rally on the trees are tnuch better than any fruits we can buy in North Eastern U.S. On my first Sunday here in Orlu when I went to church, I went in and sat down with the rest of the people. But, within a few minutes I was being taken to the front pew where there was a reserved seat for me. The custom is that all of the ,fbig men of town have these reserved seats. I was told by the usher that Was my seat as long as I'm here in Orlu. The church is about one-quarter of a mile from my house. All of the Priest3 here are from the order of the Holy Ghost of Ireland. Next month in my News- Letter I will try to tell you about the wonderfull people of Nigeria. Finally, I would like to request letters from each of you to tell me what is happening in the States. My address is: Ministry of Agriculture, Orlu, Eastern Nigeria. Sincerely, Larry Myott P.S. If you know of anyone who would like a Pen-Pal in Nigeria please write and let me know, because I have many requests for Pen-Pals in America.
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