San Diego Tribune
September 26, 1967

GUY L. NOBLE
NATIONAL CITY - Services for Guy Lee Noble, 79, a founder and national
director of the 4-H Clubs America until his retirement in 1958, were to be
held today at Greenwood Mortuary.
Mr. NOble, of 3030 Sylvia St., who died Friday, provided leadership to the
4-H Clubs from their founding in 1922 until he retired during the 36th
annual National 4-H Club Conference.
Born in Iowa - During World War II, he also selected the name "Victory
Gardens" for the family food-raiging program.
Born in State Center, Iowa, he was graduated from Iowa State College with
a degree in dairy husbandry and went to work for Armour & Co. in Chicago.
Awards Given Yearly - Publisher of the national 4-H Club News and
president of the non-profit (4-H) merchandising firm, Mr. Noble was also
instrumental in providing college scholarships to thousands of youngsters
and in reviving state and county fairs where 4-H members display their
projects.
He was active in local 4-H affairs since retirement. Awards in his name
are given to outstanding club members each year.
A member of the Lemon Grove Presbyterian Church, he is survived by his
widow, Adah B.: a son, Newell H. of Chula Vista; a daughter, six
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Guy Noble