Honolulu Record, August 19, 1948, vol. 1 no. 3, p. 7
By Betty Eshelman
The annual Achievement Day of the Kona Home Demonstration Clubs was held August 7 at Kona Maluhia Camp, Keei, Kona, with 52 members and guests present.
Sister Gregoria of Honolulu spoke on home life in the Orient. Having spent four years in Japan, she has become familiar with the life and customs of the people there. She also speaks fluent Japanese.
Mrs. Esther Nicol gave a report of the Kona clubs' participation in National Home Demonstration week when two Kona club members spoke over station KIPA in Hilo.
Mr. John Iwane, County Extension Agent for Kona, also gave a report of the work accomplished during the year.
Stunts and a coffee bean guessing contest followed. The Kealakekua club was awarded the prize for the best stunt; the Holualoa club received first prize for the most original stunt; the Napoopoo club was awarded first place for the best musical number.
In the coffee bean contest, Mrs. Margaret Gaskill received first prize, Mrs. Ann Crisafe won second prize and Mrs. H. Yamamoto received third place.