Historical State, 125, NC State University, one hundred twenty-five years of shaping the future

1954

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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.
L. R. (Lera Rhinehart) Harrill (1897-1978)
Title continues: Charter club members taking part in the ceremonies were (left to right) Dr. Raleigh W. Parker, C. A. Worrell, E. C. Hill, Charles W. Parker, Henry T. Browne, J. Raynor Moore, and Troy Newsome. Also on hand were T. E. Browne (fifth from left), who helped to recognize the first club as superintendent of Hertford County schools; and I. O. Schaub (right), who was State Corn Club agent in 1909 [L. R. Harrill is also shown at far right].

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