The late T. O Sandy, of Burke ville. was known as ttie "father" of extension work m Vnginia. He was made state agent ui 1907. by Dr. Knapp, who caaie to Rich mond to help start me program Mr. Sandy received Ills first appropriation in Febmary. 1907. and the General Assembly mnd« the first a: propriauon in 1908 for girls' work. Dr. Knapp select ed Miss Agnew foi the work, which she began with tomato canning clubs. Among those in Not low a v coun ty who were members of the first clubs were Mrs. Helen Rand. Mrs. Ruth Jennings. Mrs. Janie Worsham. Mrs. Helen Trump. Mrs. Ethel Ellett. and Mrs. Eva Jennings.

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