Mrs. Epsy Johnson (center) of Laurel, Mississippi, is 1973 Cultural Arts Chairman, National Extension Homemakers Council. Seen with her are left, Mrs. W.C. Beasley, Fayetteville, 1974 State Chairman, and on the right, Mrs. Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1973 State Chairman of Cultural Arts, from Cherokee, N.C.

State leaders at the 1974 meeting.

North Carolina Extension Homemakers Association Vice President Juanita Lagg and Ann Garrison, ACWW Area President.

From the Spring, 1974 issue of Tarheel Homemakers

From Manteo to Murphy—State Council

The leadership for the North Carolina Extension Homemakers Association came from Murphy to Manteo and all points in between for the annual State Council Meeting held at Wrightsville Beach, November 6 and 7.

This was the second meeting of the council covering a two-day span beginning with the luncheon session on Tuesday and concluding with the awards luncheon on Wednesday.

The County Council president or her appointee, plus one Home Economics Agent from each county, the president, first vice-president, and second vice-president from each of the seven districts, all state program-of-work committee chairmen, and state executive board members were official delegates.

Those receiving an invitation to attend at their own expense included 1973 delegates to NEHC who were not in the foregoing group A&P Leadership award winners, and several guest speakers. Approximately 280 attended the 1973 State Council, hosted by the Southeastern District.

Highlights

A sunny seaside setting was enjoyed more from inside the hotel than out, thanks to a cool November wind.

Welcoming the group were Vice Chairwoman of the County Commissioners Mrs. Vivian Wright; Southeastern District President Mrs. R.A. Watson, and Chairman of the New Hanover Extensin Staff Durwood Baggett.

First vice-president Mrs. Elmer B. Lagg presided over the opening luncheon session.

“Boardwalk Revue of 1972” was a delightful presentation of the Program of Work reports by State Chairmen in humorous, original costumes. The audience participated in a sing-along, using appropriate songs and tunes.

Early morning buffet breakfast brought a report on the status of the Continuing Education Center by Dr. William L. Turner, Vice Chancellor of North Carolina State University. Rudolph Pate told us about he relationship of the NCEHA and the N.C. State University Foundations and Development.

Concluding business session included the election of 1974 executive board, distribution of 1974 yearbook, a report from each of the seven district presidents, and a distinctly inspirational talk by Epsy Johnson of Laurel, Miss., 1973 National Cultural Arts Chairman.

Reception

Ever dream of attending a reception on board a battleship? Well, delegates to the State Council meeting went aboard the USS North Carolina, the battleship berthed at Wilmington, for a tea party.

Hosting the party was the Smith-Douglass Fertilizer Company and several North Carolina Food Producers Associations.

Apple juice, both hot and cold, was furnished by the Apple Growers of North Carolina and Virginia. Sausage balls were prepared and served by Mrs. Linda Nunally, home economist for the Pork Association. 

Shrimp sandwiches were prepared and served by Mrs. Faye McCotter of the Seafood Industry. Turkey cheese balls and turkey bites were prepared and served by Linda Stone, home economist of the Turkey Federation. Peanuts, plain and glazed, peanut butter dip with apple slices and filled peanut cookies were courtesy of Susan Phelps, Director of Growers Peanut Food Promotions.

The mess hall, one deck below the main deck, gave everyone a small taste of a sailor’s life with the steep ladders and narrow passage ways.

Everyone was able to negotiate the high thresholds and steep steps without any problems. And everyone seemed to have a delightful time!