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Farmville's choice

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Lera Harrill receiving a 4-H award

About the photograph

Among many other awards, Lera Harrill was named “North Carolina Man of the Year” in 1950 by State magazine.

In 1957 Progressive Farmer also gave Mr. Harrill that honor.