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aot4, anmeha' ee <br />In 1909 an organization known as the "Literary Society" was formed by a group <br />of some 30 Ramsey farmers and their families. Its aims were community improve- <br />ment and social "get-togethers". James Wilkinson was the first president and meet- <br />ings were held in the Ramsey Union Church. <br />About 1915 the first county agent, L. 0. Jacob, was named and farmers' clubs <br />became popular with many being organized. The Ramsey group then changed its <br />name to the "Ramsey Farmers Club", members and purposes remaining the same. <br />Mrs. W. B. Wilson who was still living and had the deed to the Union Church present- <br />ed it to the Farmers Club who owned the building until 1963 when it was sold. <br />With money earned through community projects, the building was improved by <br />the Club, and here families and neighbors met on the second Friday of each month. <br />These gatherings were appreciated during the war years when many boys were in ser- <br />vice and members met and compared notes. The clubhouse was always open for <br />religious services. <br />Membership grew to about 100 and a 4-H club was organized. Other activities in- <br />cluded booths at the Anoka County Fair and booths at the state fair, picnics, wedding <br />anniversary celebrations, bridal showers, and social events for young and old. Members <br />were active in organizing and building the first farmers' telephone line in the area. <br />Membership dwindled to about 20 and meetings were later held in members' <br />homes. <br />In addition to James Wilkinson other presidents have included, Clinton Doty, <br />Fred Sachs, Ed Harvey, John Overbaugh, Henry Wilson, Will Schenk, Ed McArdle, <br />Guy McFee, Clifton Clark, Sherwin Schenk, Walter Scroggins, Harry Warneke, <br />Ralph Etienne, Dave Goddard and Einar Larson. <br />28 <br />