Commissioner of Agriculture L. Y. Ballentine, Governor W. Kerr Scott, and Director I. O. Schaub (0000040) : Historical State

Commissioner of Agriculture L. Y. Ballentine, Governor W. Kerr Scott, and Director I. O. Schaub

Date:	1949
Description:	Commissioner of Agriculture L. Y. Ballentine, Governor W. Kerr Scott, and Director I. O. Schaub are shown above as they look over the silver trophy cup that will be presented to the winning state in the 1949 corn-growing contest between Virginia and North Carolina. Donated by the National Fertilizer Association, the trophy has been on exhibit in several North Carolina counties for the past few weeks. Ira Obed Schaub (1880-1971): Ira Obed Schaub graduated from NCSC in 1900 before attending Johns Hopkins University for his Doctorate. In 1909 Schaub inaugurated 4-H Club work in North Carolina and eventually became (in 1924) Director of Extension Service. Schaub served in that capacity until his retirement in 1950. Schaub was also Dean of Agriculture from 1926-1945 and Acting Director of the Experiment Station from 1937-1940. Lynton Yates Ballentine (1899-1964) William Kerr Scott (1896-1958)
Contributor:	North Carolina State College. Agricultural Extension Service
Original Format:	Black-and-white print (photograph)
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