"Home Ec Clubs Mark Silver Anniversary, Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Saturday Courier, May 1, 1953, p. 1C. NOTE: The item below was abstracted by Randi Richardson from the original that was accompanied by a photo of Helen Hollingsworth. The Home Economic Clubs, also known as Home Demonstration Clubs, are now known as Extension Homemakers Clubs with 14 existing clubs in Monroe County. Of the six original clubs, the Energetic Club still is in existence. Other records indicate the ODO Club was aka Our Day Off Club. Home Demonstration clubs were initiated in Monroe County in 1928 with the establishment of six clubs: Homemakers, Vernal, Pleasant Hour, Energetic, Dixie and ODO. During the observance of National Home Demonstration Week from May 4 to 10, 1953, Monroe County plans to celebrate their silver anniversary with a tea at the Fairview Methodist Church. Helen Hollingsworth, a member of customer relations with the L. S. Ayres Co., of Indianapolis, will be a featured speaker. >From the start of six clubs in 1928, the local home demonstration organization has grown to 34 clubs with a membership of approximately 630. Mrs. Joretta Morrison is the home agent now working with the clubs.