The Council meeting was held in the County Agent’s office at Columbus Thursday at 2 p.m. most of the townships were represented. Mrs. Kelly Honorary President, Miss Nash of Tryon were present.
1. Committee was named to ask the County Commissioners what their decision is in regarding the continuance of Home Demonstration work in Polk Co. also to inform them of the wishes of the ladies of Polk Co. In as much as for years they have had a Farm Agent, they ask for the continance (continuance?) of a Home Demonstrator to assist in the women’s work in the County.
2. County Council goes on record asking for a Rest Room for Ladies in the Court House also sanitary toilets.
3. Placing a drinking fountain in the open center in front of the Court House to take the place of a Soldier’s Monument.
4. Changing and Improving Fair Premium Lists A committee was named to meet 1st Monday in April to make up the Fair list.
5. Committee to ask County Commissioners to help finance the 1923 Fair.
6. That the Agents work up more interest in the Poultry Exhibit and instruct Club members in making uniform chicken coops.
7. Next County Council meeting will hold a Picnic at Mis Flentye’s, Sec., to inform members of the Time and place.
8. That Polk County will observe “Clean up week” as designated by Governor Morrison.
After a report by Miss Madgett of the Better Bread Campaign and of its success and a short talk by Mr. Sam s, tea and wafers were served and the meeting adjourned.
--Mrs. H.H. Edwards From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., April 5, 1923
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